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."

Angel   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

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

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!

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

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?

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Obama v McCain   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

This is all garbage. She is going to SUSPEND her campaign. She is working with the GOP in hopes that something terrible will come out about OBAMA so she can come to the rescue. Then, if all goes to plan she will ne nominated and go up against MCcain(which was their hope all along)

NEVER TRUST A CLINTON.. HAVNT WE LEARNED THIS TROUGH THE YEARS?

Richard   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

Of course if its anti-Clinton CNN will jump to print it.

Signed:
Hillary supporter against Barack Hussain Obama!

Clinton/McCain 2008!

Hillary: The Real Nominee   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

More attempts by the media to suppress the vote in these primaries. At least the press is correcting themselves on this one. What next?

Les-Wa   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

In addition, caucus is financed BY THE PARTY! If you have a lot of money to fund caucus, you'll win; that's how Obama did it. The truth of the matter is this, in general election there is NO CAUCUS, people cast their vote using SECRET BALLOT. If superdelegates are fool enough to push for Obama because he's one of the boys instead of Hillary who is the MOST qualified and electable candidate for Presidential election; Obama will lose against McCain, the Democratic Party will lose their majority, many of these superdelegates who endorsed Obama will be voted OUT of Office. I will vote out four people here in my state when they'll run for re-election, that will start with our Governor.

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

McCain will bring the Republicans out of the wilderness of a 14-year tyranny of Neo-Conservative nonsense and its misuse and abuse of power (Neo-Conservatism, 1994-2008 B.I.H.).

Obama will make pretty speeches that will make Democrats who are politically ignorant and who lack happiness in their own lives feel good about themselves. Those Democrats will be sad when Obama loses the presidency in November. The rest of us Democrats—the majority of Democrats—will have gotten past our anger at the Democratic Party’s incompetence and embrace the Renewed Moderate Republican Party.

The Republicans got lucky with their nominee.

The Democratic leaders and the mob that they have stirred up for their own interests got stupid.

Witness the Rise of the McCain Democrats.

Never underestimate the ability of the Democratic Party’s leadership to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

McCAIN DEMOCRATS ’08

Lorna, NY   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

She will concede, she won't concede? What is the matter with this campaign…they are all disfunctional. I think everyone of them should seek psychiatric help on Wed.

KRA   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

This is more evidence that it's all about Billary, and not about the democratic party. Unfortunately, her supporters follow suit. Which is it? Is it more important to vote anti-Obama than pro-democrat? This isn't about individuals people. It's about our best chance at recovery from the recent administration. Just think about it sincerely for a minute…

JFK   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

Good for her! Mr Obama has not convinced us all he is a leader.

appleboat   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

Want a good laugh,….read all the crybaby Clinton supporter comments in this list of posts. Losers!!!!!!

Ed   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

Oh poor Hillary ..when did the popular vote become the nominating factor?

Delusions ..delusions ….

Laurie Velez   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

Why does this campaign continue to pay games with public. Good lesson they teach our young adults who will some day vote not only about following rules, but respect. all are the same from Papa Bill to the rest of the family. WOW, Senator Obama has the patience of an angel.

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

CNN Omitted ONLY one word – IF

But then, CNN is full of air-head, prejudiced, talking heads.

We need journalists !!!!! NOT gossips.

No Hillary   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

Whetehr she admitts defeat or not … just look at the numbers and u can see that she is DEFEATEDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!! SHE IS DONEEEEEEE!!!

Corey, Maryland   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

Thats just mean CNN. With the last story you got my hopes up and now you dashed them. Thats no fun at all lol.

Obama Richardson 2008

Marc in Canada   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

The report is 100% incorrect. Much like all of Hillary's campaign.

Let's review:

1. "I won the popular vote". No, you did not.
2. "I was under fire in Bosnia". No, you were not.
3. "When I am elected President". You never will be.

Does she even understand reality? What world does she live in? I wonder if Bill is faithful there….

Shane   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

She's going to concede. This is just her campaign making it seem like they're waiting for every vote to be counted when in reality they see the writing on the wall.

I hope she comes out and debunks a lot of the myths and storylines she's propagated in recent months. The whole sexism storyline was a farce or, perhaps more politely, was completely offset by the racism storyline that existed but that the Obama campaign chose not to lean on like a crutch.

The popular vote storyline was a farce, because you have to disenfranchise 4 or 5 five caucas states to arrive at that number AND you have to give Obama 0 votes in Michigan, even though any logical person knows that some large portion of those uncommitted voters were Obama supporters.

She needs to come out and 100% throw her support behind Obama. She needs to convince her followers to embrace the Democratic nominee. Obama supporters have to welcome Clinton supporters into the fold with zero arrogance. Clinton supporters need to unite under the blue flag and leave their sadness at the door.

Anybody who is considering giving their vote to McCain out of spite because they think Hillary got gyped need to seriously consider where their priorities lie. The division and partisanship cannot be destroyed if people embrace bitterness and hatred.

jayjay   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

More Power to Hillary…….. never give up….if it what you truly believe in. Most Americans should be able to understand that. Most mothers….

Seminole3232 - Atlanta   June 3rd, 2008 11:43 am ET

Snooooooooooooooooooooooze

DAVID MC DOUGALL   June 3rd, 2008 11:43 am ET

THIS RACE IS SO CLOSE. SHE DOES HAVE A CHANCE WITH THE SUPER DELEGATES, SO WHY IS EVERYBODY SO QUICK TO JUDGE HER. SHE DOES NOT DESERVE ANY OF THE REMARKS THAT I AM HEARING. FROM THE THESE SO CALLED SMART PEOPLE. I THINK TOMMORROW YOU SEE HILLARY TO THE RIGHT THING IF SHE DOESN'T DO REALLY WELL TONIGHT. SO PLEASE LET HER DO WHAT SHE AND 17 MILLION PEOPLE WANT HER TO DO.

ORLANDO   June 3rd, 2008 11:43 am ET

FIFTH PAGE

Hillary and Bill just to make it clear! the party will never forgive you for turning your back on the Democratic Party. If you were smart you would quit will your ahead because your political lives will be over if you do not stop this maddness…….. Make the right choice Bill and Hillary or pay the price and join the unemployment line if you are responsable for getting John MCnutt elected. I tried to not offend anyone with my post and if I did I apologize but I hope you understand what I was trying to say. God Bless!

Michael in Lorton, Virginia   June 3rd, 2008 11:43 am ET

She hasn't learned anything. Her continuation with this process will only alienate her when she returns back to the Senate…….and that's another battle she will have to fight. Her arguement, if she petition the credentials committe, is without merit…….the math is correct……and the delegate count is what matters……..not the popular vote. Let it go Hillary, otherwise it will consume and destroy you. It is not to late to do something correct…….you have to start somewhere.

Josh   June 3rd, 2008 11:43 am ET

Just start calling him President McCain. The Democratic party is as broken as Washington.

Ed   June 3rd, 2008 11:43 am ET

The bogus AP story was a typical plant placed by the Obama camp. Just another disgraceful example of the depths that they will stoop to in order to steal the nomination.

To Denver and Beyond!

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 3rd, 2008 11:43 am ET

Hillary,

FIGHT ON!

HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES '08

Hill will win in NOV   June 3rd, 2008 11:43 am ET

Good for her.

She is the best qualified of the three, to lead.

Obama has the smallest lead in the history of democratic primaries- at the most conservative counting of the Hillary votes- he leads by 0.8%- yep that is 8/10 of 1 percent or LESS.

Some mandate for God's gift to the USA, huh?

ORLANDO   June 3rd, 2008 11:43 am ET

FOURTH PAGE

Obama has proven that if you have the will and the drive even in the face of people out their in the world that dont want to move into the future, that he can still dust himself off and get right back up and fight for himself, his family, you and I and a better America, so we have no more excuses… It is Obvious that Hillary will not only lose black votes, she will lose White, Hispanics, Men, Women old, young, rich, and poor. We as black folk know that we are a very forgiving people but if Hillary and Bill dont apologive for all of this white Blue-Collar Race and Gender baiting mess We might not forgive and will not ever forget.

Michael Berry   June 3rd, 2008 11:43 am ET

The Democrats have two wonderful candidates. Neither candidate could have been so successful without competing with the other. Both candidates want to win but they both know that it is logical to continue at least until all the primary results are ready. Both are ready to support the other even if not on the ticket together. I wonder how Obama supporters would be reacting if the order of the state primaries and the acceptance of all states had put Clinton in the lead up to a point in which Obama could still win enough votes for the nomination (even if it looked like he couldn’t). Would they want him to give up? Would he want to give up? Could he turn his back on his supporters?

The problem is not conflict between the two candidates but between supporters of the two candidates who use language differently but share very similar goals for a better American future. A solution will come not when one just gives up but when it is 100% clear that one gets enough votes and the other actively reacts to bring Democratic supporters on both sides together. Here we have a white woman and a so-called African-American man. Many who vote for Obama are being stereotyped to be against Clinton, a woman, and many who vote for Clinton are being stereotyped to vote against Obama, an American with black skin. What might we get from this? Active Democrats who want more gender and race equality as well as more social welfare might end up cutting each other’s throats, while the media will simply put the blame on Clinton for not giving up.

Michael Berry

Erika, Kansas   June 3rd, 2008 11:43 am ET

Absolutely, Hillary Clinton should not concede! It's really not over until it's over. If Barack Obama turns out to be the DNC's candidate, then Hillary should run as an independent.

She is not the one dividing the party. The media is, and Mr. Obama's campaign staff are the culprits. Hillary can tell her supports to support Obama all she wants, because it looks good. However, he's not the best candidate, so there's no way I can support him. Not going to happen.Go Hillary!

John Smith   June 3rd, 2008 11:43 am ET

Here is a simple question: How many Clinton supporters on this list KNOW that Obama is a Professor of Constitutional Law?

Here is another question: How many active Hillary supporters know that professors are more informed about issues (i.e., experienced) than the typical Senator or Member of the House?

How many people know that Obama, as Professor, has more experience in terms of US constitution than Hillary? Don't you need someone who better understands our laws to lead this nation?

ORLANDO   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

THIRD PAGE

We all know that life is not perfect and yes their are some dishonest people and yes their are gonna be people that use these issues unfortunatly to get ahead or as wedge issues, as we have seen clearly with these primary elections but I think the message has been sent loud and clear Americans, America! has and is moving forward and we are a better Country for it. It's now time for us as African Americans to also continue our part to break the old sterotypes about others and ourselves for that matter, that we are one America no matter your Race or Gender and we should all celabrate and repect each others differences and celebrate and respect the things we have in common.

Amanda   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

stop the madness!!! please. Hillary even a 3 year old knows when they lose a race.

Steve   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

I think I'm gonna turn off my TV today if it's gonna be like this.

Oh, and Hillary will concede this week. Mark my words. As for Terry, he's one of the people who ruined her campaign, so who cares what he thinks?

GoldenChica   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

He hasn't won the nomination and he won't. Just as simple as that.

Doug   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

CLINTON NOT PREPARED TO ADMIT DEFEAT!

I'm not prepared to pay taxes to the IRS… but I have to!
I'm not prepared to admit I'm overweight… but I am fat!

Hillary, just get it over with and concede! America is tired!

By the way… don't force your way on the ticket… you are already disliked and this will forever put a black mark on your career!

KPA   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

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

Big 'O"   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

Just when you thought it was over, the fat lady stop sining in the middle of the song.

No Hillary   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

I am afraid that she will not be ready to admit defeat even if Obama takes the Oat of office in White house. What an ignorant she is !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kelby from Houston, TX   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

wOw. Define dogmatic tenacity in the face of defeat = Hillary Clinton. The reason why she is still in this, is not because of the issues. She was through with the issues umpteen debates ago.
The reason why she will not quit is ego.

Hillary R. Clinton is EGO TRIPPING. She can't admit defeat, because as far as she is conerned, she has not been defeated. This is all about her.

SHE NEEDS TO QUIT

Robin   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

You've got to be kidding me.

What state exactly is her mental health in?

There is no way I would trust her. Even to make toast !

Tom   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

I`m wondering if this was some kind of a publicity stunt to get sympathy from the voters in Montana, and South Dakota? Hmmm.

Something sounds fishy here…

Donna   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

CNN didn't lie to anyone..the AP did…I would have been more shocked if she truly had "conceded" anything to Obama…I don't think that word is in her vocabulary….

Let's see..he should pick up abt 20 delegates tonight..he got two superdelegates this morning, plus the "large group" of superdelegates from Congress that are suppose to endorse him after the races tonight are done…

I think after all is said and done she'll be conceding…but it sure would have been a great birthday gift for me if she had done it today!!!

OBAMA BIDEN '08   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!

HAIL DOROTHY ER, I MEAN OBAMA YES WE CAN! SI SE PUEDE

Eddie G   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

Scott…what is your point. This race is about delegates, not popular vote. The number on the scoreboard at the end of the game is what counts…not the number of base runners, the number of yards gained, the number of shots on goal (ask the wings from last night), it is the score on the scoreboard at the end of the game/race! He will have the number of delegates needed. She will not. She needs to go away….far, far away. Maybe Shrek will take her!!!!!!

Avery   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

There you have it: She doesn't care about the party or the country, only herself.

Hillary will be President   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

Hiilary Clinton 08

or John McCain 08

We will see.

ORLANDO   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 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.

$10 bags   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

RE: AP-Clinton concedes delegate race to Obama…
What? "Clinton will admit Tuesday night Obama has won a majority of the delegates needed to win the nomination." This means nothing! Who does she take us for, West Virginians? He's had the nomination sewn up for months. Can't bring herself to say "I LOST ".
What a bag… No VP for Hil-La-Ry…No VP for Hil-La-Ry…No VP for Hil-La-Ry…No VP for Hil-La-Ry…No VP for Hil-La-Ry…No VP for Hil-La-Ry!

one nation under god!!!!   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

lol boy i just eat this up with a spoon

Tim   June 3rd, 2008 11:42 am ET

Is it possible that the news leak came from Obama's campaign in order to undermine today's primaries? Nahh – he's not smart enough for that. The Republicans are going to slaughter him with their verbal salvo's in the coming months and there is little the naive and inexperienced man can do about it. The Democratic leadership is going to regret their decisions to stand behind Obama instead of pledging their support to a stronger candidate who actually stands a far greater chance of running against McCain. When Democratic voters walk away disappointed in November, they can thank Pelosi, Dean, and the rest of the senior party members who turned their back on Hillary Clinton's campaign.

Sam   June 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

Ok which is it? I bet the AP report is correct. She's made a backroom deal now to be VP so she is ready to bow out of the race.

M. Andrews   June 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

She, Hillary Clinton, has done exactly what she wanted to do as soon as she realized she could not win… and that is to DIVIDE THE PARTY. The tactics done in the election with BUSH vs CLINTON in 1992 (Ross perot ran as an independent dividing the partty taking about 14-16% of the vote from Bush). Had Bush received the votes, Clinton would've lost that election. Hillary has the same motives hoping that she can run, A: as an independent, or B: in 2012.
If she was concerned with the democratic party, she would've dropped out way back when she only had a 4% chance of winning. She is in this for personal benefits only. WIth no loyalty to the party, or moral standings.

concerned4USA   June 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

………..And a job well done to the Obama Campaign Team. This is certainly the beginning of a new era in the politics of Washington!!!

HyeWave - Glendale, CA   June 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

Now that Superdelegates have given their answer to whom they want to vote, she (Mrs. HRC) will look for "Hyperdelegates" to "win" by all means!!! LOL

jane   June 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

Good for her! Until he has the delegates,which keep in mind 59 delegates should not be in His column. He was not on the ballot and those will be returned once she presents it to the Credentials committee. I am amazed CNN continues to have Donna Brazille on the site. I am watching other news stations more and more until that thief is removed. Ms. Brazille's selective waiver process created this mess. She gave them to 3/5 states, but not Michigan or Florida.

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia in CA   June 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

Obama can not win without Clinton.

OBAMA BIDEN '08   June 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!

HAIL DOROTHY ER, I MEAN OBAMA YES WE CAN!

JMV   June 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

I don't believe this.
There are alot of "SICK PUPPIES' on the Clinton side.

mjc   June 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

you people are so lame and blind.. drink some more kool-aid while you stare lovingly at your obama posters.

he is all about him as well you know, thats why he made sure he ran uncontested in illinois, slimebag move. thats why he wrote two books about his life and he's only 46. what a self obsessed fraud.

have fun with your loss in november, obamabots.

elvispresleyObamo   June 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

»VICTORY!…The great Senator Obama WON!…I knew it!…GOODBYE CLINTON!!…HURRAH!…HURRAH!…VICTORY!…

jojojjo   June 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

what kind of craziness is this?

OBAMA BIDEN '08   June 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!

HAIL DOROTHY ERR, I MEAN OBAMA YES WE CAN!

Ivar   June 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

She is on overdose of denial. I think once Obama has the magic number, she should just be expelled from the party if she does not toe the line of the democrats

Richard   June 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

cnn, what kind of lousy reporting is this? you have 2 different ticker reports, posted at exactly the same time, saying completely opposite statements.

Not Surprised   June 3rd, 2008 11:41 am ET

When I prepare to put $5 plus a gallon (and rising) in my tank after applying my "I voted for Obama" bumper sticker on my car I'll think of the Clintons and be ever so thankful I didn't align myself with their lot.

OBAMA BIDEN '08   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!

HAIL DOROTHY ERR, I MEAN OBAMA SI SE PUEDE

Dems Unite!!!   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

Of course not, how can this woman admit anything. I have great respect for her political skills but she just dosn't seem like a good decient person. Wouldn't want to be her child (sorry Chelsea)!

David Newport, OR   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

If this is the same story on Wednesday, then I will be surprised. The superdelagate support was trying to save face for her by delaying until she officially bowed out but will be swift and harsh if she doesn't. She is destroying her political career. Maybe I shouldnt be surprised.

OH BROTHER !!!   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

Just goes to show you how mixed up her campaign is. lol

We'll cross the finish line tonight, no doubt .

OBAMA 08′/12′

Kentucky   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

Hillary please go away

JAY CHICAGO   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

Hey Scott, stop spinning! It isn't about the popular vote Einstein, it's about the delegates. All caucuses weren't counted and you know what Obama did to her at those?! It's over! You and Hillar need to deal with it!

Word   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

No, she won't admit 'defeat' she'll simply call Obama the 'presumptive nominee' and say that he won the 'delegate race.'

She's not going to stop — she's too self centered and self absorbed having poured her own money to dig herself in even deeper!

Wonder what unsavory plans she's devising at this very moment…

Truth is that this race has been over for quite a while – she lost 11 contests in a row – and yet the self delusion continues…

This is NOT about the American people – it's about Hillary Clinton!!!

There's a fine line between self esteem and arrogance and Senator Clinton crossed that line LONG ago!

Nugent   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

Terry McAuliffe is the new Baghdad Bob. I guess he wasn't planning on working at any sort of respectable job after this is over. Maybe he'll do infomercials or provide attendance figures for NASCAR… jobs that require pathelogical dishonesty as core values.

Kim   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

sistalinda you are correct

Here we go flip flopping, should I or shouldn't I.
I would not think that the AP got it wrong… They probably spoke to one of Bills aides and now this.

Look for voting problems in South Dakota!

tidho   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

Why would she????!!!!!!!

Millions of women are going ot write her in. (so what if conervative judges reverse Roe v Wade)

Millions more will vote for McCain (who cares if the Iraq war continues four more years)

Obama is the guy attaching Hillary's character. (still haven't figured that one out, but so what if Health Care is never addressed).

Obama is a dirty campaigner. (not so dirty as to claim his party's nominee is unfit for office, but still really dirty!).

Obama has no experience. (because state and local experience is irrelevant when running the Federal Governemnt because the Fed never interacts with state and local governments).

Obama can't win! (not sure why that's the case, but pretty sure its olitically correct for – he's black).

Obama can't win the big states! (because its inplausable to think he might be a close second choice to Hillary and would still squash McCain).

Obama is not a fighter! (nope apparently he's just a winner).

Obama has divided this party! (takes two sides for division and its pretty clear who's spent more energy pulling away from the other).

Obama is going to talk to Iran! (cause talking never gets you anywhere in international diplomacy).

Obama is naive! (the value of experience is aplying it to make good choices – like not invading countries without a good reason)

Ross   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

Should've know better than to actually think Clinton would do something good for the party.

carol, san ramon, ca.   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

No matter who you support this primary season there is something wrong with the MSM….time and time again they come out with stories that ARE NOT TRUE!!! This is unconscionable…this whole election cycle has proven that America's journalists no longer verify their news…they spread rumors that serve no purpose whatsoever!!!

Unless of course that's the idea….and that's what's been so disturbing…they continue time and again to spread rumors….not news!!! I for one am worried about where we get our news….I don't trust half of what is written or said any longer!!!

Nik   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

She won't concede the race, only that Obama has more delegates and votes. In her mind that has nothing to do with who deserves to win. Don't people know her husband was once president?

elvispresleyObamo   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

»GOODBYE Clinton!…VICTORY!…VICTORY!…i knew it!…HURRAH!…VICTORY!…

OBAMA BIDEN '08   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!

HAIL DOROTHY ERR, I MEAN OBAMA SI SE PUEDE
YES WE CAN !

t-bone   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

That's what I thought. She will not concede until he offers her that VP position or until all the delegates are in.

Frustrated Florida Independent   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

Are we surprised? Hillary dared to mention that Bobby Kennedy was murdered. Is that what she's got on the back of her mind? Hillary and President Bush make me feel sorry for America.

I would vote for Ron Paul or Barack Obama. They represent the people's voice.

Hillary may have done 8 years of damage to America.

Juxtaposed   June 3rd, 2008 11:40 am ET

Which lie is it???

JAMMIN   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

Terry McAuliffe is an idiot. He consistantly contradicts himself and has just put his foot in his mouth AGAIN!!! Hillary knows it's time to throw in the towel, and Mr. McAuliffe's gravy train is now grinding to a hault. Please give it a rest!

OBAMA BIDEN '08   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!

HAIL DOROTHY ERR, I MEAN OBAMA YES WE CAN !

Mark R. / Bonn, Northhein-Westfalia, Germany   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

OH God, Hillary, read the writing on the wall.

It's over. There will be no battle of the bulge this time.

Chris Jones   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

SCOTT…….. You are not including the CAUCUS's…………..

JIM   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

You go Hillary and maybe you will become President Selfish. You will always be remembered for the destruction of the Democratic party. And it only cost you 20 million.

diva   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

Come on! Half the American public voted for her. It's a tied race, BO ahead by under 200 delegates. No one is dividing anything. The people are divided in their choice. She's a winner, big-time. And BO can hardly claim a major victory and mandate. Don't be so rash and cruel—-this is her day.

tracie mcpherson   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

Will somebody PLEASE tell Hillary to QUIT. this is ridiculous. Just let it go. She is the most self-centered person I know. She is doing all she can to HURT the Democrats. Hillary, if you say you are about the people,please step aside.

Cindy - Oregon   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

Go Hillary! Unfortunately America is not ready for a women President yet. Still too many insecure, threatened, white men in the world… You fought hard, showed integrity and I am proud to have supported you. The news media is responsible for picking their candidate. Hopefully they will not have to eat their words.

OBAMA BIDEN '08   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!

HAIL DOROTHY ERR, I MEAN OBAMA

Les-Wa   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 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 popular vote is NOT certified by Secretary of State of every state of the union. 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.

DemocracyNow2008   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

CNN which is it and which Campaign person told AP wire she is ready to concede defeat?

Whats going on within the Clinton Campaign should be your next breaking news .

To Concede or not Concede that is th question?

So is Hillary taking back her statement that Obama will have enough delegates to win the nomination?

I think Terry is living in a fantasy world .

Its over for Clinton tonight and she knows it .

Their must be a split of opinions within the Clinton campaign right now.

Hillary will concede if not tonight this week to the Obama campaign.

David, New York, NY   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

Super delegates, please put an end to this!

Clintin is a Joke   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

Which lie is it???

If not Hillary....then McCain   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

Thank you! Please do not concede. There is much to be done and we need you Senator Clinton! We believe in you and your message and we support you!

Left and Gone   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

McCain '08…Clinton '12.

IAMWMD   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

I was leaning towards Hillary for VP, but now that she can't admit defeat she doesn't even deserve a cabinet position unless it's with the Republican party.

It's just in her nature to be divisive and we've had enough of Hillary who's acting like she suffering from mental illness.

skylark   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

Typhoid Hillary strikes again.
No, typhoid is curable.
She is one of those super-bugs that is immune to anti-biotics and kills its host.

Pat   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

one minute she is leaving, another minute she is staying-talk about fixated on winning-just do the right thing a pull out-this is a circus

OBAMA BIDEN '08   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!

HAIL DOROTHY ERR, I MEAN OBAMA HEHE

David S., CA   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

Obama could be up there taking the oath of office and she would be behind him trying to take his spot, the woman is obsessed with getting power to the point I am beginning to think it is an illness. Someone that obsessed with being the President shouldnt be the President, we dont need a King (or in her position a Queen).

rich   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

Hillary's camp is schizo. Make up your mind already. Better, face reality. The numbers are not on your side. Deal with it, and stop putting people thru this emotional rollercoster.

Shameka Doles-Fulston   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

As an African American woman, I believe the race for the white house has been a long hard battle for bothe democratic candidates. I believe both have alot to offer, but at the same time as leaders they need to come to terms and work together. I hate that this country is still "stuck" on color! A person's skin does not define who they are or what they are capable of doing, this country needs a change and I am glad to see that it is coming!

skip   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

John McCain can thank the media for the nomination of Barak Obama which guarentees a Republican in the White House again no matter how bad the economy.

Sherry   June 3rd, 2008 11:39 am ET

I'm so glad this is just about over. Go ahead and pick her as VP. She can hit McCain hard and let Obama stay above the fray. I didn't like the idea before, but I could accept it now. Jim Webb or Chuck Hagel should be tapped for Defense Secretary. Gore should be in the best cabinet position to make the biggest difference on the climate change issue. It will be important to find a job for the former president as well. Obama will need to keep him as busy as possible to keep him out of trouble.

Venus   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

She won't have to say or do any thing for Obama!

Tonight's show will say it all!

Obama for president!

Then again…

Can any one really believe what Hillary's supporters will say?

Anonymous   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

In the spirit of Bill Clinton, hold on to the last minute, you will win!

Kentucky   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

If the Democrates loses this election it is because of Hillary- she is like a mule – she will not move.

Xavier, St. Louis, MO   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

Okay superdelegates, get off the fence and make a decision, so we can get this race over!
Basically, the Clinton campaign is saying that until Obama get 2118 delegates, the race continues. Time to end this thing!

Once again, get off the fence and man-up or woman-up and make your choice now!!

Le Sigh   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

UGH…

Soooo sick of this – JUST CONCEDE ALREADY!!

Back to the alternate reality McAuliffe and others have had us living in again…for now.

p davis   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

This is a selfish person God help her.

Rebecca   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

This whole popular vote argument is flawed from every angle. First of all, Rush Limbaugh's operation chaos has given Hillary illegimate votes and that has been proven. Counting Michigan, and even Florida, popular votes with no campaining by anyone is illigetimate. Clinton has her name recognition to give her the advantage while Obama was unknown at that that time. Also, those votes were not supposed to count anyway, except for Hillary's popular vote argument. The caucus states popular vote is unknown and can only be estimated or speculated. Quit using the popular vote argument. It is flawed no matter how you look at it and is to easy to "cherry pick" which states you will count and discount. Only the Clintons would try use this to their advantage.

@americans   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

if this woman dont go away quietly…she will have to be rolled out in a dump truck!

HSNP   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

This is just more of the Obama campaign trying to push her out the door and I believe trying to suppress her voter turnout in SD and MT. That's what the the Obamanauts are good at, suppressing votes, stealing delegates, glossing over hate speech, etc.

If he's nominated, it's McCain for me!!!!!!

NO-BAMA

Chris Jones   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

Hilary you do not have a compelling enough case to continue or to approach the "SUPERS", you do NOT have the popular vote if you count the Michigan ruling and caucus's, which you lost about 95% of them. He has you by about 65-95000 votes. Please quit lying like your husband. You are down in every category and if you think you are the stronger condidate then why aren't you winning this what should have been "lay down campaign", OH wait because your not the STRONGER OR BETTER. Time to turn in those rented Pant Suits and ask OBAMA to cover your 20+ mil campaign DEBT.

John in PA   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

This is America. She has every right to do as she chooses. Presidential nominees transcend parties. I prefer to vote for the person rather than blindly vote a party. Allow her the right she is guaranteed under the Constitution.

OBAMA BIDEN '08   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!

HAIL DOROTHY LOL

Ted R. from NYC   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

I cannot wait until this campaign is over so McAuliffe can go back to his job as a used car salesman. He and Ickes have got to be the most immature public figures today.

JAY CHICAGO   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

It's all about her, not the party! We shouldn't be surprised.

Truthteller   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

Ohh ok. SIKE!!!!!

Caligirl   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

This really is ridiculous. Obviously, Hillary has the right to stay in the race as long as she'd like albeit causing major damage to the party she claims to love and support.

fairandstraight   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

I wonder how much money is he being paid to keep the appearance of this race going on?

mjc   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

why should anyone defend this pathetic democratic party??

stop being DEMOCRATIC PARTY ZOMBIES, OBAMA CRY BABIES.

Rus in St. Paul, MN   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

This is the race that never ends,
Yes it goes on and on my friend.
Some people started running it, not knowing what it was,
And they'll continue running it forever just because —>

Linda Blackman   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

Heaven has finally smile on Senator Hillary; but I feel she owes an apologize to the women especially; knowing that we have always been raised that we must do what is right and play fairly toward one another in order that we may receive our reward whatever it may be.

Linda Blackman
Hampton, South Carolina

Christine   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

I knew ir….Until I see her lips saying the words I will not get my hopes up…

Hillary, I give you props you dont go down without a fight. You are a very strong woman. But your tearing this party apart….

OBAMA 08

F DE CASTRO   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

MR McAULIFFE,

PLEASE GO AND LEAVE THE EARTH. YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW WE DO BUSINESS HERE. PLEASE GO TO MARS!

Steven   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

Obama will never have my vote, and none of my Democratic friends will vote for him either. He cheated his way into the Sentate seat of Illinois, and he's a hypocrite using the same dirty tactics to fool this country into believing his empty promises when our country is at its weakest moment. Too bad the country will have to suffer 4 more years of a Bush term when they see that having Obama on the ticket was the worst idea possible for the Democratic party. But I can't wait to laugh in all those Obama supporting fool's faces when McCain takes office next year! And Obama can finally say goodbye to his political career, which will further reiterate that the DNC and the superdelegates should have listened to the American people instead of revoking our rights. McCain 08!! Hillary 2012!!

Olivia   June 3rd, 2008 11:38 am ET

MY GOD!!!!!!!!

The media is doing it again…..undermining Hillary's campaign…..and doing so on a very important day when people are going to the polls to exercise their right to be heard…..the opportunity given to them today by Hillary who refused to shut them up.

Vote Hillary today. You have just seen how important your vote is.

Eugene   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

America is ready for a woman president – just not Hillary Rodham Clinton.
America is ready for an African president – just not Barack Hussein Obama.

Luis   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

The Michelle Obama / Louis Farrakhan anti-whitey rant video is coming soon to a newscast near you. Democratic Strategist Bob Beckel hinted at this today

Except the Obama News Network (Formerly the Clinton News Network). They will ignore it…..

Vote McCain or Join the Insane

Neil   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

Her speech tonight will be far more important than his. It will speak volumes about her character . . . one way or the other.

You fickle folks   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

If not her then no one….divide and divide and divide…..so much for country and party …..

PatrickTM   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

Having done her best to damage the chances for Obama, she finally is willing to admit defeat that everyone knew was coming weeks ago. Now she should be a "good solider" and just fade away. The Clinton polictical machine is dead, and after recent revlations of BillyBoy's conduct and ethics, thank God he isn't back selling nights in the Lincoln Bedroom.

sb   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

LYING DIVISIVE PIG.

VCM   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

This is just sad. She is within less than 40 votes of losing the nomination. It is highly unlikely that the remaining superdelegates are going to select her over Obama. It is time to accept reality and move on.

KK   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

Honestly Terry, give me a freaking break! Your girl is old news and we don't have to wait another day to "find out" who our nominee is!! It IS none other than the HON. Senator Barak Obama. Kick rocks!!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD! HAIL DOROTHY LOL

Phong Nguyen   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

When the Party is stupid and divided, you have to take the lead!!!

A Texas Voter   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

I knew it was too good to be true. She will never go away, no matter what happens!!!!!!

alex   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

geez. just be a big person, admit it and start supporting him. what's wrong with this lady? she only cares about herself. i bet you she wants mccain to win in november.

Chut Pata   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

Billary will not concede defeat even if Obama get absolute majority after today.

Ron Paul + Billary = dream ticket

Sandi   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

Please keep positive and pray Hillary wins the popular vote. Then more delegates. I will not vote for Obama and will vote for McCain. Her dumb husband needs to be more supportive and fight hard!

Donna in Sebastopol   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

As soon as I heard the first statement, I thought….

WHEN PIGS FLY.

This woman is now really scratching bottom. She can't get any coverage, so they decide to announce she'll quit, then take it back.

OTFLMAO

What a lunatic

Angie   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

Quit trying to push Hillary out of this campaign. This is a blatant attempt to take votes away from her in today's primaries.

Jon, PA   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

Hahaha Who didn't see this coming? Seriously?

"Clinton Campaign Ready to Admit Defeat"
5 minutes later
"Clinton: Whatever! My Campaign is Fine!"
5 minutes later
"Clinton: Hey- is this all I have to do to get free media coverage?"
Then…
"Clinton: I might be ready to admit defeat if more people pay attention to me!

mazola   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

I knew this LADY was evil…You just missed the VP slot…HILLARY ..You are done!!!!!!

OBAMA all the WAY….

tidho   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

Not really news she's been saying that sinse Texas.

Obama probably won't have the delegates tonight. I would guess they'll come tomorrow being that the returns on today's primaries won't be nknown until pretty late EST.

It will be nice not to see Terry on TV for a while – no offense.

3Stars2Bars   June 3rd, 2008 11:37 am ET

The media circus continues!

Soldier from Bamberg, Germany   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 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…

Unbelievable…!!

ENOUGH   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

I was just about to embrace Hillary and welcome her into the fold. But since she wants to take us all down with her, all that I have to say is…

Ding Dong the Witch in Dead!
Which old Witch? The Wicked Witch!
Ding Dong the Wicked Witch is Dead!

Anonymous   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

just give it to McCann. Thanks Hillary, kill anyone elses chances. You go! All Dems should be proud of your fight that is leading to the GOP win. Great job!! President Selfish.

Phong Nguyen   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

Never quit until a winner is declared! It is fair to keep trying until the result is determined properly! A word to the superdelegates: analyze the primary results until you can determine the best candidate for November! S. Clinton has won more large swing states and she has surged after Texas and Ohio… whereas, S. Obama has stumbled since… Make the wrong choice and the Democrats will pay in November…

Seymour Goode   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

"HC is "absolutely" not prepared to admit Barack Obama has beaten her in the race for the Democratic nomination for president, her campaign chairman said Tuesday."

But she will concede Obama has the necessary and needed delegates in this race?!?!?

How odd is that? Can only mean that she's not finished fighting for the nomination at the Convention in August. So I guess it also means she will not campaign for him as well.

Man, what a bummer – this is still not over (just when most of thought it was). Is she trying to wear everyone down until they "cry uncle" and give in to her demands so she can have her way?

Appears so.

Less, Austin Tx   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

And as for Hillary to admit it's over, not in her mind. That is why it wouldn't be a good idea for Hillary to be VP. She has too much of a power-trip.

Hillary needs to go home and take care of her husband.

Michelle, Indiana   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

Is Terry McAuliffe still talking to Clinton? AP reports she is conceding and he says no. Another example of a mismanaged campaign that needs to end.

Gary of El Centro, Ca   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

She will have to be dragged kicking and screaming from the stage. I admire her spunk, but give it a rest Hillary…….this was just not your time. Obama ran a better campaign and had the right message for the times. He has earned his victory.

Liar, Liar pants on fire   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

"She will stop her campaign……..she won't admit that Obama has won"??????????????????

Denial……..another example that certain people have a problem with the success of others who don't look like them. Also, another example that a woman's emotions can hinder her ability to be a president. This is all pure emotion.

THIS CAMPAIGN IS NOT ABOUT HILLARY AND BILL CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please get over YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!! This campagin is not about the people who think they are perfect and continually are provided excuses for their various areas of lack.

GET OVER YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To the media: THEY ARE NOT GODS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET OVER THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND STOP MAKING EXCUSE AFTER EXCUSE FOR THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just wondering . .   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

I knew it was to good to be true . . .the circus continues.

Sam   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

I hate Terry McAuliffe.

concerned4USA   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

Whatever! The race is officially over and the people have spoken!! She can go on saying what she wants to hear but the facts are there for all to see. Congratulations Senator Obama

Sue   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

The women of America do not trust Hillary is she's a bad role model for young women everywhere.

Hillary is not electable and COULD NOT win against McCain. She couldn't win against Obama, how could she win against McCain? Maybe in 8 years she can try again. It's never too late to grow up.

Jason   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

In other news, Hillary Clinton may or may not acknowledge that the Earth is in fact round.

Susan   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

Is CNN considering the AP as their source? As journalists, aren't you supposed to check your source to make sure they are telling the truth. CNN owes Hillary and the voters an appology, that you and the AP tried to stop from voting today.

Damion K. Miles   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

Listen, there's nothing wrong with playing the game until the buzzer sounds – that's what you're supposed to do. But, for all intents and purposes, the game is over. There are only reserves in the game getting garbage time. The stands are empty! The fans have already gone home! Winona Judd is warming up in her dressing room! Elvis has left the building!

Keifer S.   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

I knew it was too good to be true. Wow, that other blog was only open for 5 minutes. What's going on?

Phil From VA   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

Well, Obama will have it tonight and then she will concede.

Jon Doe   June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am ET

Not admitting defeat? What a scumbag.

Joyce in Florida   June 3rd, 2008 11:35 am ET

As usual, the news media is pandering and want you all to believe that Hillary Clinton will step aside tonight. What a bunch of jerks they are. Do you think that Clinton supporters are stupid? WE ARE NOT. WE have spoken and want Hillary Clinton as our nominee. Only she can beat John McCain. If Obama wins nomination, heaven help us all. He will not win the general election period. Keep fighting Hillary all the way to the convention. We still haven't seen results from Texas yet and their convention is pretty soon. Those results should be interesting. To me the race is not over yet. KEEP GOING HILLARY ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gabrielle, Lancaster SC   June 3rd, 2008 11:35 am ET

Obama had to fight a long hard fight to even be considered. Clinton was in the lead, and it was presumed that she would be the nominee by a landslide.

The election was not stolen. Sen. Obama just fought harder and was prepared to fight longer. She did not begin fighting until she realized that he was a viable candidate.

How is it that she can be a "champion for women" but Sen. Obama cannot even mention the word "black" without being accused of using the race card. I really wish people would open their eyes and truly examine why they won't support Obama.

Just be honest and quit throwing out these ridiculous allegations of conspiracy and him disenfranchising voter.

Susan MO   June 3rd, 2008 11:35 am ET

Great! Made my day!

GO HILLARY!!

Hillary 08

Christina   June 3rd, 2008 11:35 am ET

Hillary Clinton is leading in the popular vote. Obama only has a lead in delegates because of the caucuses, which DO NOT consist of votes by ordinary citizens. Caucus results don't even reflect counted votes, since they consist solely of political campaign insiders wheeling, dealing and awarding delegates, which is anything but democratic. If Hillary doesn't win the Democratic nomination, it would be a disastrous re-play of the 2000 election that was stolen from Al Gore. More than half of all Democrats actually voted for Clinton. Obama, should he be nominated, would be very wise to add Clinton to the ticket as V.P., especially since she has the requisite experience and could actually DO all the things he just TALKS about. Hillary Clinton has the support of the Reagan Democrats, and Obama needs them AND Hillary, if he's to win over McCain. They're his only chance, especially since he has no experience for the Presidency whatsoever. I will ONLY vote for Obama if Hillary is on the ticket. If not, I will write her in and become an Independent.

Maria   June 3rd, 2008 11:35 am ET

She is destroyng democrats! Liar! Pig! Where are the Supers to stop this mentally ill woman?

Ostriches burying our heads in the sand   June 3rd, 2008 11:35 am ET

This is so tiring!!

Democrats Rule   June 3rd, 2008 11:35 am ET

ARGHHHHHH – These people are psycho – Hillary – Muzzle Him and do the right thing! Let's get busy electing President Obama.

matthew   June 3rd, 2008 11:35 am ET

Way to go CNN!!! Keep up the excellent reporting!

Jeff in Hampshire, IL   June 3rd, 2008 11:35 am ET

So this is news??? Did someone expect her to have an epiphany and change her mind overnight? CNN this is ridiculous.

Democrats Unite Against 3rd Bush Term   June 3rd, 2008 11:35 am ET

Just when you get ready to praise this campaign for a graceful, unifying exit, they throw something else at you…

This behavior highlights the reason why this campaign failed: THEY DO NOT HAVE A CONSISTENT MESSAGE!

Poor Hillary… She would have been much better off running her own campaign and not relying on her staff – who managed to fail her "inevitable" nomination.

Don't listen to Terry, Hillary… Just do your thing and bow out gracefully.

We still love you!

Jim   June 3rd, 2008 11:35 am ET

No wonder they closed the other thread…

Here's an observation. How the heck can you even think this woman can get our troops out of Iraq quickly and decisively if she can't even extract herself from a losing battle that provides its own kind of casualties?

Get real Mrs. Clinton, and gag your hubbie while you're at it. Just go away.

Jack Nixon   June 3rd, 2008 11:35 am ET

All I hear is that Hillary show have time to bow out on her own time and with dignity. She has been stomping on Sen. Obama this whole campaign, in which all the wimpy media has ignored. Shw has no dignity! She is a sore loser! Report the new correctly and stop trying to keep kissing Hillarys' –s.

Tanya   June 3rd, 2008 11:35 am ET

Seriously? C'mon…

Good For The Gander   June 3rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

So much for dignity and unity.

vera   June 3rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

This smells like the obama media trying to supress voter turnout in the states that are voting as we speak!! Just like the DNC rigged the RBC I am a lifelong dem that first voted in 76 for Carter and let me be very plain no one will ever tell me that Obama is not a George Bush kind of politician he has no clue about security policy or domestic issues. I have watched every speech by both dem candidates and he is nothing but more BUSH!!!! He even uses the I can unite the country spiel that Bush won on and look how well that turned out. McCain is my choice if I can't vote for Clinton.

JN   June 3rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

36 delegates away for Barack!! Yahoo! You won't be lasting much
longer!! You are dragging this on for NO REASON but your own political agenda! Give it up Billary, YOU LOST> You will never get enough superdelegates to win! I am so disgusted with you Billary that I hope to GOD you are kicked out of the Senate! You are a total disgrace to this country and to politics itself! I can now finally admit that I hate you!

Michael   June 3rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

Wow and here I thought she was finally going to bow out gracefully, oh well it's only a matter of time now….

Abby   June 3rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

Are you kidding me? Did they change the goal post? Didn’t they just say…

Oh what’s the point!

Obama 08!

Chi4Obama   June 3rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

Wow,
I think I just saw a herd of Superdelegates stampeding through the southside of Chicago to with a 6′4 blk guy on their backs.

Rumor has it, that they on their way to D.C. Pennsylvania Avenue to be more specific.

"The Great Elephant Is Wounded"-Kareem From Hampton, Va   June 3rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

What in the world?! Im getting a bad feeling about this….

USAF Staff Sergeant   June 3rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

That sounds more likely than her admitting defeat before he has the numbers. Soon though. Obama picked up 1.5 more already today. After tonight he'll probably need only twenty, maybe even in the teens.

Andy   June 3rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

Hillary: PLEASE end the drama!!!
WE the people want OBAMA!!!

Greg in Annapolis   June 3rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

It sure seems as if Senator Clinton and her team of rude, disgruntled fanatics aren't really prepared to do much of anything other than annoy the American public.

The fight isn't over...   June 3rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

Politics are still politics (no matter the affiliation), the media still thrives on running soap operas, and apparently voting & having your vote count is a misnomer. The DNC and RBC not only broke their own selective rules but they have killed themselves come November.

Hank   June 3rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

I will not vote for Hussein. I am a dem. and will change my party and vote for Mccain.

RH   June 3rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

Judging from her behaviour to date, it seems unlikely that she ever will. Other than Hillary Clinton, what is served by this? Outwardly, it *looks* like nothing more than ill-tempered scheming and conniving. If there is, in fact, more to it than that, why make it such a mystery? I'll be listening tonight for some legitimate rationale to justify dragging this out any further.

MD in CT   June 3rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

To All the Cowards in the Democratic Party and News Media (especially CNN)

It is time for the games to stop about the so-called popular vote and who has the majority.
The news media may benefit by the upset but what is wrong with the Democratic Party Leadership? This is what makes me wish the Republicans were not so selfish and self- centered so I could vote for them instead of a party that cannot stop bickering, the self-destructive Democrats.

I want someone to print the state-by-state vote total of all the primaries and caucuses, including all the territories as well as states and the votes that were mailed in from Americans in other countries. I want also to know the number of votes in caucus states where we cannot get the actual votes for Clinton or Obama.

I want it now!

Is there anyone with a backbone involved in this election? I truly doubt it.

Kim Perdue-Sims   June 3rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

Hillary Clinton is "absolutely" not prepared…PLEASE let this be over!! Senator Hilary Clinton PLEASE stop now. You ran an excellent race, you are an intelligent woman but it just wasn't meant to be.

OBAMA 08 & 12

Alex, Omaha NE   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

GIVE IT UP, CLINTON!!!!

She must have never played that game MERCY when she was a kid. If someone is twisting your hand, you say UNCLE!!!

LOL

shan   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Wow…such a spoil sport

Saed   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Will some superdelegates please put her out of her misery already???…Jeez…

Megan   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

The Clinton campaign exhausts me. If she was Hillary Rodham this would have been over and done a long time ago. Then again, if Obama was white he would have won NH and other states in a landslide. I can't believe any of her supporters would really vote for McCain, considering he's about 180 degrees apart from her views on issues. But the longer this drags on the more damage she does and she needs to stop.

DonnieJ   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

OK, Huckabee . . .

Leslie   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Hillary – pleeeeeeeeease leave.

what a crock   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

What is happening now – none of this is true! CNN is trying to figure it out about this report. Why not – always something when it comes to Hillary's Campaign!

Mike   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

CNN…quit playing with my emotions. One second I'm elated knowing she's gone, the next second the familiar gloom sets back in. You guys are better than this…check your sources.

csimp   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Wow, I knew it was only a matter of minutes before that story was gonna flop. Just as I was applauding her, here comes McAuliffe shooting me down.

Tammy - KCMO   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

I believe she will take it all the way to the convention and probably into court. She just can't understand why everyone didn't want to just hand her the nomination. I think she is out to destroy the DNC because of it.

Obama should not consider putting her on his ticket as VP. If she continues he should not consider giving her any job if he gets the noimination.

We don't owe the Clinton's anything. Yes the 90s when Bill was in office were good years but the negative things about his Presidency are too much to overcome to even think about allowing him anywhere near the White House again.

Juan   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

I personally can't stand her, but I think she should stay in…the alternative is worse. Really is this the best our party can do, when we are handed an opportunity on a platter.

The congressional leadership is a sham and now this. We need a new party!

Drew   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

This sounds like political spin to me. I think if she is going to exit gracefully it should be now. If this information is planted to the public and than she backs out…I think that would do considerable damage to her credibility.

Nando, Florida   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Who cares when he reaches 2118 The SUPERS WILL!!!!

enoch needles   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Obama was beating Hillary before he wasn't beating her. How do all those egos co-exist in a single room?

Never Obama!   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Good for you Mrs Clinton!!

NoHillary   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Breaking News!! Clinton announces divorce with Bill Clinton after she realized she can't use him anymore!!

skylark   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Arrrrgggghhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SLIMSISTA   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

PLEASE LET IT END….PLEASE…HRC IT IS OVER…..OVER…

J   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

And why should she be. Barrack did not obtain the needed votes to earn the nomination. This has to go to the convention and be decided there. It has been done that way for years, this is a political party with a history of going to the convention to decide things. What right does Obama have to say that suddenly he is the first candidate who doesn't need to earn enough votes to earn the nomination?

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

YESS!!! ITS OVER!!! NOW DEMOCRATS IT'S TIME TO STOP THIS CHILDISH BICKERING AND RALLY AROUND OBAMA SO THAT WE CAN BRING OUR CHILDREN BACK HOME FROM IRAQ.

Race is over   June 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

They have refused to accept everything but reality – nothing shocking here…

John Karsten, Virginia Beach, VA   June 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

IF she will admitt that he has the number of delgates then she could stop it NOW. No way on this plant are the SD's all of a sudden going to back her. The next few days will be very exciting, at least if you support Obama as much as I do. So, I can stomach her for a few more days, then we shall see.

Democrat First   June 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

We have had to formidable candidates in both Clinton and Obama tyhey ran a superb race. I am an African American Hillary Clinton Supporter.
Now i throw my full support to Barrack Obama. I would Vote Obama in the general election so my candidate Hillary Clintons effort in the last 16 months would not have been in vain.

I know Hillary Clinton would NOT want the Republican that hate her so much to have the white House. Clintons don want McCain in the White House.

McCain IS NOT GOOD FOR OUR ECONOMY

Those who want to vote for McCain instead of Obama out of protest, You think buying $4 gas is bad just wait till McCain is in charge of the Economy, you think the Iraq is bad, just wait till McInsane starts a war with Iran and may be North Korea.

I would Vote Democrat, I would Vote Obama so Hillarys efforts would not have been invain.

I love you Hillary, I love the Democratic Party.

Larry, GA   June 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

"The advisers said Clinton has made a strategic decision to not formally end her campaign, giving her leverage to negotiate with Obama on various matters including a possible vice presidential nomination for her. "

Huh? So, it's not really over…is it?

Brian, RI   June 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

Gee, I didn't see this coming.

Jeff   June 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

Well, Bill Clinton is a scumbag himself.

PSmith   June 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

Thanks Hillary for the fight.

Come back in 4 years…

I am one of the 18 million who voted for you and there is no way I will ever ever ever vote for OBAMA!

McCain '08, Hillary '12

Mark   June 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

I did not have any doubt about that. Admitting loss requires a bigger persona that what Hillary has.

mjc   June 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

why should she quit tonight? stop screwing up your stories CNN. your reporting skills are lame.

obama = biggest loser since john kerry.

keep going hillary.

Cammi317   June 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

I take back my "thank you" on the previous blog. There is no grace and dignity in this back-handed acknowledgement. Let's see how many of your superdelegates jump ship as you are attempting to sway Obama's. I guess if you have to go out, you have decided to go out with a nasty bang.

Anthony - Morgantown   June 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

I really cannot stand Terry McAuliffe. With that said, this is obviously damage control because the Clinton Campaign didn't want the AP report released before the polls close. I'm just glad this is finally winding down.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   June 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

April fools!

Todd   June 3rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

I knew it was too good to be true

Candi SC   June 3rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

Well people here we go again. Hillary is doing something dirty. Let's watch out fotr the BackYard FIre. Hillary is very unstable at this point. Please somebody anybody get her to a doctor and soon.

Paul, Riverside, CA   June 3rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

I will not take anyone's word until I hear it myself. At this point, I feel as if she will be campaigning in November even when Obama has clearly won the nomination.

Adam   June 3rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

Hillbilly's campaign has never had much of a knack for damage control…

Ohio Ex-Dem   June 3rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

I absolutely LOOOOOOVVVVVVEEEEE the media.

DREAM TICKET   June 3rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

UNITED WE STAND!!!!!!!!!

Belle   June 3rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

What is this CNN?

Are you trying to change the outcome of TWO Primaries?

Who ARE the officials in the AP story? OBAMA's Campaign?

Bill in Illinois   June 3rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

Oh good grief! How much longer is she going to keep up trying to singlehandedly destroy her party?

OBAMA_4_PREZ_NO HIL   June 3rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

STOP PANDERING to HER !!!!!

Who cares if her feelings are hurt….Edwards,Richardson,Dodd and Biden all dropped out GRACEFULLY.

She IS,WAS and WILL be ALWAYS about HER !!!!!!

Super Delegates MUST STEP UP and END THIS.

Hil…start taking your medication…..think about REALITY

j   June 3rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

Too bad. They say party unity but they don't mean it.

JC   June 3rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

"The advisers said Clinton has made a strategic decision to not formally end her campaign, giving her leverage to negotiate with Obama on various matters including a possible vice presidential nomination for her. She also wants to press him on issues he should focus on in the fall, such as health care." – CNN

Obama does not need to accept unsolicited advice from Hillary, a failed politician on health care. She failed, because she does not compromise on anything. It's got to be her way, or no way. Then she laughed at the bill herself and Bill blamed the failure on the Republicans when it was a Dem Congress with a Dem president.

Obama has got a well-organized group of effective advisers. He doesn't need the Clintons' telling him how to run a successful campaign or how to run the country.

I am looking forward to the day we can consider a woman presidential candidate running on her own merit without perpetual lies, mocking, twisted facts, backstabbing and a former president. No matter how you feel about Dr. Conde Rice. She is a self-made leader. Nancy Pelosi had some family connections in politics, but she also succeeds on her own merit. I can't wait for a woman president, but definitely not Hillary unless she has a change of heart and mind for the better.

We really need to consider a new Constitutional Amendment on extending the term limit of two to include the immediate family members of a president.

No more Clinton or Bush!
We did not throw tons of tea into the Boston Harbor for nothing.

Why are we babying a hysterical selfish woman, who refuses to get off stage for us to move on? Isn't this clear enough whom she ran the campaign for? All for you, right?

REPUBLICAN FOR BARACK OBAMA   June 3rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

Hillary will still be campaigning when Barack Obama is being sworn in as the next President of the United States in January.

Hillary will never believe that she got beat. It was all suppose to be over in February 2008. It's all about EGO and POWER.

Hillary needs to take care of her marriage. It appears they both need medical help.

This is so sad.

YES WE CAN – WHEN WE UNITE

Clinton/McCain   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

Good. For the Democrats sake, she BETTER be the nominee. The supers shouldn't nominate the weakest candidate, and the candidate with the most questionable background (Obama). God help us all of Obama is the nominee.

Debbie,NJ   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

I knew she wasn't conceding. THe woman is going to run as an independent or she'll take the Dem party down with her. She is not going to give up the WH. Now how could you ever put someone like this on your ticket?

Crush Rush   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

Guess her chairman doesnt want to collect unemployment.

Beth form Jersey   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

I wonder if Hillary and Terry heard that great sigh of disappointment when they retracted the earlier statement that she was preparing to concede.

Jason   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

Way to go, double-talkers. Clintons trademark!

sb   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

Who spread the news that she was going to announce Obama as the winner in the first place? You know Hillary will not go out with grace in this race. Bill proved that yesterday by his angry comments.

MB, Maryland   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

Hilllary is not going anywhere. She is not going to admit defeat tonight. Watch. Don't you all get it by now. Everytime we think she should say or do the right thing…….she doesn't. I've could of told you guys this.

RC   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

complete and utter BS. Go away Hillary

Chicago Erik   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

20 minutes ago she is admitting she cannot win (which is the logical move) and now she is saying she won't admit defeat (the illogical move). Goes to show that Hillary Clinton is a sore loser and will ultimately do everything in her power to bring down Obama's election so she can run in 2012. For shame.

Eleanor   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

For Gods sake CNN get your stories straight before you release them or print them!!!

DJE   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

Hillary,

There has been some reporting that Barack Obama is going to help Hillary pay off her debt. Mrs Clinton, I don't understand how you can ask someone else, who has raised money for his campaign and the general election to help pay for your campaign debt. This makes no sense.

If this is true, it will mean taking money away from the general election and putting it toward your failed campaign. If this is true, it would seem that your support needs to be purchased. If this is true, it would really put you and President Clinton in a bad light. You both have reported making $110 million dollars since you left the WH.

Someone, please tell me this isn't true. Hillary and Bill Clinton have made enough money that they can afford to pay for this.

Tommy   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

What a joke this whole Hillary campaign is! Does she or anyone else in the campaign know what is really going on? Reports that she is getting out and then reports by her campaign manager that there is no way she is conceding defeat? WOW! Sounds like incompetence. Same as last 7 years with the Bush(ed us all) administration.

Oregon   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

Notice the weasel messages coming from Hillary Clinton. (A) She will admit he has captured enough delegates for the nomination. (B) She isn't ready to concede defeat. That means she will keep trying to rip away from Obama the super delegates who have endorsed him, all the way to the convention. In essence, she's saying "Just because Obama has enough delegates right now, doesn't mean I can't take them away from him – just watch me try."

Tony, Miami   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

Dreams are dreams and reality is reality. Unfortunately when there is a winner there is a loser.

Ludovic   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

So who is right and who is wrong ?
just wait and see tonight

SHIRLEY-OHIO   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

SUPERDELEGATES NEEDS TO GET THIS OVER WITH EITHER THEY CAN TAKE IT AWAY FROM OBAMA AND GIVE IT TO HILLIARY OR THEY CAN PUT HIM OVER THE TOP BY ENDORSING HIM AND END THIS. THE LONGER SHE EVEN SPEAKS REPRESENTING HERSELF, SHE IS DIVIDING THE PARTY.

Alia   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

She doesn't have to admit defeat. I'm sure it's crushing her that it happened irregardless of the denial. I'm glad she has had her comeuppance.

Never Obama - Anti Obama movement   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

She will so don't worry you Obama radicals!

Jackson   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

ike the previous article said: she will stay in the race but will concede he has the delegates.

word_on_street   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

Dont admit, or concede.. surround yourself with 'aye' sayers and dip that head deeper into sand..

That way turth will never catch up to you while you can hide away from the obvious.. What a startegy …

Dan , TX   June 3rd, 2008 11:29 am ET

Of course not. Obama does not have 2118 delegates yet. Call back tomorrow.

Alisha(Independent voter) MN   June 3rd, 2008 11:29 am ET

Give it up turn it loose, Hil. Keep it up and you will surely ruin any chance of getting the second slot on the ticket.

Matt   June 3rd, 2008 11:29 am ET

Keep on fighting! Clinton is our last hope! AP needs to learn to confirm their sources with real campaign officials! In fact all these news stations need to learn to confirm sources before reporting incorrect infomation with all these "unnamed sources". Unnamed sources are cowards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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!

JT   June 3rd, 2008 11:29 am ET

Jesus christ.

Obama supporter   June 3rd, 2008 11:29 am ET

Oh, and by the way, yes I am a woman femenist progressive supporting obama.

James   June 3rd, 2008 11:29 am ET

CNN, could you get the facts straight before posting rumors like the previous articles?

Becky   June 3rd, 2008 11:29 am ET

Oh good grief. Which is it? Her campaign chairman is probably just saying that so people still vote for her today.

Marc in DeKalb, IL   June 3rd, 2008 11:29 am ET

Cuckoo! Cuckoo! Cuckoo!

BRANKA   June 3rd, 2008 11:29 am ET

WILL NOT VOTE THIS YEAR

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 3rd, 2008 11:29 am ET

Hillary,

You are the candidate with the best ideas, the most abilities, and the longest experience.

Please do not stop fighting for what we believe in and for our ability to win the White House so that we can realize our goals.

Fight on!

HILLARY CLINTON '08

Enrique   June 3rd, 2008 11:29 am ET

You lost!!!!! Get over it.

Karen   June 3rd, 2008 11:29 am ET

Hillary thinks she is going to win – which is possible. Just have to wait until to night.or tomorrow. So hang in there maybe this whole mess will end soon!

Obama supporter   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

What is going on? Obviously clinton has lost control of her campaign. (Or her campaign has lost control of her).

Her mismanaged campaign is further proof that she doesn't have the skills to run this country. Can you imagine this kind of fickleness in our foriegn policy?

joe   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

Wait a minute – your people just said that you will be conceding the nomination tonight, now you're denying it.

If you can't control your own campaign orgainzation, how are you going to control your cabinet in the White House?

Soldier from Bamberg, Germany   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

good

Wayne   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

CNN. I'm disappointed. We are on the brink of the first African American nomination for a major party in American history. EVERY image on this page is of Hillary Clinton..the person who LOST.

We have known she was going to lose for months now. This election was over after Wisconnsin. Obama has been over 100 delegates ahead ever since.

Why are you not reporting on the real story. The historic event of Obama's nomination?

Mike, Ontario Canada   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

Spinning the headlines again: Clinton has said days ago that she'll wait for the primaries to play out, of course she is not prepared to concede RIGHT NOW, duh…

Franky   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

When Doves Cry………….When Doves Cryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!

Gabrielle, Lancaster SC   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

Oh… well let the drama continue…

I still hope the Clinton supporters really examine their reasons for not supporting Obama. He did not steal anything, so please where this sense of entitilement came from…

Because she was first lady…

Obama was not popular in the beginning. He campaigned hard to get his name out to even get people to consider him. So I really don't understand these cries that he "stole" anything. He was the better politician at the end of the day….

Dennis   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

Ha! I thought the other story seemed a bit premature. Oh well, the nomination will likely be locked up within the week.

Enlightened Voter - She does NOT have more pop vote   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

Why? He has beaten her and yes even in POPULAR Votes. That was a lie to keep you all hanging on, donating to her broke campaign. Check the real totals for yourself.

Chi4Obama   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

CNN,
Aren't your 2 headline articles slightly contradictory of each other:

1) Clinton not prepared to admit defeat, campaign chairman says

2) AP: Clinton will concede delegate race to Obama, officials say

How can she "concede" the race, but not be ready to admit that she has lost.

Kristen   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

CNN yall need to be more specific in reporting. Now Clinton will not admit defeat but in the post previous to this one she is will concede the delegate race to Obama. I’m sorry I need clarification on this? Or if you don’t know then stop reporting conflicting news.

Willam from Texas   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

What is it, yes or no?

You guys need to get your stories straight.

one nation under god!!!!   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

thats the liberal media for you dont let the facts get in the way.

Mar   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

GOOD for her. Run as an Independent Hillary. Your supporters will carry you to the White House. You will be unbeatable!

Marcia   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

Go away crazy lady! Do NOT expect Barack to ask you for any of your "help" in his administration.

Jim   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

All that matter is that we don't have four more years of the failed Bush policies. McCain will not solve the heath care crisis, he wants to stay in iraq, and his only plan regarding the housing crisis, is to help the banks who caused the problem in the first place.

AMERICANS UNITED AGAINST JOHN "McSAME" McCAIN

Obama Mama   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

na-na-na-na
na-na-na-na
hey hey
goodbye.

Jonny   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

Terry aKa Baghdad Bob!!!

Army Wife   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

—-wow,

——and that's shocking to you???!!!

————hillay only thinks about hillary………haven't you notice???

——————i never liked her, and i dont think i ever will.

SLO Bear   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

And she complains about disrespect. Disgusting–why diminish a well-earned night that is important for the party and country's future?

Kirk   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

hmmm… so the AP report has got it wrong, then?

Laidetea   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

She's wants to destroy the party. That's her goal now. DNC step in an show her the way out. Please

Monte   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

You are wrong….She will not concede tonight. Why do you rush to push her out while people are still voting?
I know you and ALL of your staff are Obama supporters, but why lie to the public. Enough is enough!!!!!

Gerry   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

she is, she isn't, she is, she isn't, she is, she isn't.

Does anyone really care!

LOL   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

this is funny

Bob Stephens   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

One of the problems that Hillary had in running her campaign is the morons that she surrounded herself with, like her present campaign manager. Talk about "out of touch with reality".

Emma   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

Which is it? Is she going to concede? I am sick of her and her campaign staff.

GET OUT OF THE RACE HILLARY!

GET OUT OF THE RACE HILLARY!

GET OUT OF THE RACE HILLARY!

Scott   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

have Hillary up by a very narrow margain in the overall popular vote..

popular Vote (w/MI
Uncommitted to Obama)** 17,627,421 48.7% 17,692,976 48.9%

I have her up by about 65,000 votes.. I think giving Obama all the uncommited in MI is giving him more votes.at the time John edwards was still on ballet,so all those uncommited did not vote for Obama.I would say it's cloer to 100K lead in popular for hillary.

either way over 35 million votes cast..and the difference is unbelievably close..less than 100K votes.

Tim   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

Ever have one of those scabs that just won't completely fall off? Ya know…crusty, gross, dried up, but still clinging to one little piece of flesh.

Yeah…I think you get the picture.

JeffRob   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

…for absolutely no good reason whatsoever.

Rob in Vegas   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

Can CNN please check their stories before putting up 2 ticker tape comments that are 100% contradictory?

boomonkey   June 3rd, 2008 11:26 am ET

Just when you think it's safe to go back in the water….

so lame.

told ya   June 3rd, 2008 11:26 am ET

So much for party above self.

Jackson   June 3rd, 2008 11:26 am ET

Are you serious? wow she wants to continue to divide us

sistalinda   June 3rd, 2008 11:26 am ET

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