June 3, 2008
Posted: 12:47 PM ET

(CNN) — Barack Obama has picked up six additional superdelegate endorsements so far Tuesday: four from Michigan (each with a half-vote), one from Massachusetts, and one from Missouri.

CNN has also confirmed that six of the 13 Florida delegates pledged to John Edwards are now backing Obama, giving him three additional pledged delegate votes.

Obama now leads Clinton by 166 delegates in overall delegates, 120 in pledged delegates, and 46 in superdelegates.

The Illinois senator is now 35 delegates short of clinching the Democratic nomination while Clinton is 201 delegates short of clinching the nomination.

There are 31 pledged delegates up for grabs in the remaining two contests (Montana and South Dakota on Tuesday night).

There are 193 superdelegates who remain uncommitted.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Anonymous   June 3rd, 2008 2:41 pm ET

The dead-enders make me giggle.

IT'S FINALLY OVER NOW FOR THE REAL BEGINNING   June 3rd, 2008 2:41 pm ET

I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THIS!!!!!!!! IT'S BLOWING MY MIND BUT I BET IT'S BLOWING THE HILLARY SUPPORTER'S MINDS IN A DIFFERENT WAY SORRY FOLKS WE FEEL BAD BUT COME ON OVER TOTHE OBAMA SIDE FEEL ALL THE SUNSHINE THAT'S RAINING DOWN ON OVER HERE.

Luckyj   June 3rd, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Hey Obama haters. STOP HATING.
Can we all get along???

PEACE

B   June 3rd, 2008 2:41 pm ET

She's only leading in the popular vote if u count some states and dont count others…..do her supporters realize that when they say "she's winning the popular vote". By the way over 17 million people voted for Obama too, so give credit where credit is due and stop being cry babys!!!!

Democrats 08!!!

abib   June 3rd, 2008 2:41 pm ET

To all clinton's supporters:
she is not losing, she is not
a loser.She gonna only lose or be
a loser if you defeat her or deffect her by voting for gohn bush,excuse me, john mcsame,oh sorry mcain.
A DEMOCRAT=A DEMOCRAT
OBAMA+CLINTON=DEMOCRAT
Do the MATH=

Dana in Maryland   June 3rd, 2008 2:40 pm ET

I find these newly independent voters interesting. They seemed to wait until their candidate wasn't going to win to switch parties. I've been an independent for years because I didn't see anyone I wanted to vote for, only against. This fall I waited too long to decide on who I liked and wasn't able to change my party affiliation in time for the election. I didn't get to vote in the only election I'v actually wanted to vote in in the last 30 years. If good independent candidates were running, it might make sense, but independent is not a third party. It is everybody else outside of a party structure. It is a good way to not have a voice in who gets elected. As an independent, Hillary wouldn't have a chance against McCain. She's already had her run against Obama and couldn't pull that off. How she could expect to win with half the democratic vote ( or less ) is beyond me.

Lee   June 3rd, 2008 2:40 pm ET

We would have a civil war if Obama was in Hillary position. You would hear all kinds of complaining from special groups.

Obama 08   June 3rd, 2008 2:40 pm ET

HRC DOES NOT HAVE THE POP VOTE THERE IS NO SUCH THING AND THATS NOT HOW THINGS WORK IN THIS COUNTRY ANYWAY JUST ASK AL GORE!!!!!!!!! WE DO NOT KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE COME OUT TO CACACUS (WHICH WAS ALL GOOD UNTIL BARACK STARTED WINNING THEM) I do not think we need superdelegates anymore than we need another 4yrs of Bush. The whole primary and election process does need to be updated but until then the RULES say the person with the MOST PLEDGED delegates WINS!!!! Mich is not even counted in this so called pop vote so HOW CAN HRC CLAIM to have something that does NOT exist!!!!!!!! Sit down already!!!!

YES WE CAN AND YES WE DID the Dems were split between the two candidates and thats why this race lasted so long so dont act like the Dems and Independents in this country did NOT want Barack Obama. Your candidate came up short and thats that. And last but not least HRC supporters please stop saying Barack supporters are mean it cuts BOTH ways.

John in Virgina   June 3rd, 2008 2:40 pm ET

To those who keep saying Clinton is ahead in the popular vote, no she is not. She has left out roughly 257,000 caucus state votes in her count of popular vote. You just have to know when to let some things go. Congratulations to Senator Obama for making history.

Sean Lloyds   June 3rd, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Woo Hoo,

As long as HRC never ever ever steps foot in the White House I am quite satisfied !!

and please don't persuade Chelsea to run for politics, we the people have had enough of America's greatest under achievers..The Clintons!

CC   June 3rd, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Hillary should be on the ticket as she has the experience and the drive to make changes. Obama should make no mistake that he needs her if he is the nominee.

Gil   June 3rd, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Go Hillary!!! Go home and try baking cookies. Although I doubt that you know how. Take Bill with you. He proved who and what he really is.
We are through with the Clintons. Thank God!
Go President Obama!!!

denise   June 3rd, 2008 2:39 pm ET

my say on the obama/ clinton is if hillary is not on the ballot i will not be voting this year. mccain or obama is not my choice, why can't all of them be on the ballot? at least if they are all on there people then can make their choice of who they want, and actually feel like they have a say, and feel like their vote means something. I think it is a shame that we can't have that opportunity to go and vote who we want to vote for. i am not the only person who feels this way.

Why?   June 3rd, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Why does it matter who wins Demo party anyway??

Somehow, the Repubs are gonna cheat into office again like they have the past 8 years…

Edia   June 3rd, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Hillary takes our votes with her. Obama will lose like KERRY did. I find Obama's arrogance offensive. Money people are backing him up, just like Bush had. HILLARY, DON'T GIVE UP!!! THE PEOPLE STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET DEPEND ON YOU!!

eb

MD FOR OBAMA   June 3rd, 2008 2:07 pm ET

ALL HAIL TO OBAMA!

Proud1of 26% in WV   June 3rd, 2008 2:06 pm ET

If she gets 16 of the 31 delegates tonight she will only need 185 of 193 supers that are left.That is only 96%.It's do able .If she can pull that off then I'll vote for her. Not !!!

new independent voters   June 3rd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Vote for Hillary if you feeel she wasn't out-campaigned, out-strategized, out-fundraised and is running a campaign with with a negative balance.

Altoid   June 3rd, 2008 2:05 pm ET

actually, it's 31 now. but who's counting?

oh wait — EVERYONE.

issac   June 3rd, 2008 2:04 pm ET

After tonight no more primary ! Democrats let's unite. let's heal the wounds.

Tony, Miami   June 3rd, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Obama is now 33.5 to clinch the nomination, time to be united

Truth   June 3rd, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Yes we can and we will
Change is coming soooooooooooooooon
What a wonderful day in America

HATERS GET SOME HEART   June 3rd, 2008 2:04 pm ET

How can anyone Not vote for Obama if He and Hillary stand for most of the same issues? It just goes to show you how some people are true haters to the core and I read you haters loud and clear. So with that said I'm glad Obama will win and I laugh in your face.

Joseph, NY, NY   June 3rd, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Hillary run as an independent and really make this race historic.
Pull a Lieberman, he also was backed stabbed by the democratic party and won.

Keisha T.   June 3rd, 2008 2:02 pm ET

May God Bless you Obama! This country is ready for the "CHANGE"

AfricanforObama   June 3rd, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Can you feel it?
Can you smell it?
I can but do Hillary and her supporters do?

Come on Obama you can do it.

Vote Obama 08.

Unite Dems, we need to beat McCain!!!

charlie rodriguez   June 3rd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Obama is the right choices for 08 president of US and maybe Hillary for vice Pres. So this ends today :)

Reality Check   June 3rd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Listen right now a dead dog can beat McCain. Lets face it no one wants another Repub. in office. Obama win win easily Sorry Hill fans. Get Real.

REALITY CHECK!!!!!

Karl (Germany)   June 3rd, 2008 2:01 pm ET

In 6 hours + x everybody can sing: now the carnival is over

Not McBush   June 3rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

I understand HRC supporters having emotions about the race. It was a good one. I hope that they can put this behind them and support the big picture of getting rid of Bush's failed policies and supporting change via the democratic party.

I voted in Michigan and I do not feel like the DNC could resolve the issue in the flawed elections in Michigan and Florida. I would love to have voted for real. HRC supporters, we need you to help make the change that is needed.

Democrats Unite.

dennis from texas   June 3rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

when the dnc has a decision on florida and michigan before the primaries are over this definitely has an effect on clinton's ability to win wonder why????? now it is rumored she is pulling out of the race while people are still voting in south dakota and montana where did that come from?????? should of had a revote in florida and michigan paid for an outside group but NO BAMA said no /// I rather take away your votes then give them back later so i will look like the chosen one…….. reminds me of george bush do anything to win especially in florida GORE/Bush all over again where is the democracy to that…. got my flag pin ready NO BAMA willnever win without clinton she has the woman vote the hispanic vote and the rational vote

Barbara GA   June 3rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Obama has been a total gentleman in this race giving Hillary all the respect in the world. I think we get the media views mixed up with Obama's views. What do you want him to do? You must accept the fact that he is in the lead and Hillary does have a valid point that he has not achieve the required amount of delegates giving her every reason to stay in the race. Who we should question are the super delegates! Why are they prolonging the race if they know that is almost impossible for Hillary to achieve the delegates? If the super delegates have not made a decision by tomorrow, this is going to hurt the party. This why she is still in the race because she feels like the super delegates has not made a decision to support Obama. I have much respect for both Candidates. I am just ready to get this over so that we can move on and focus on McCanin for the general race.

Scott   June 3rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Sen. Dianne Feinstein just because you endorsed Clinton and think that Hillary Clinton should stand tall, as women and she need to be the VP. I disagree with that, If Sen. Barack Obama was last would you say the same thing "NO" The Clinton's has too much bagged. Bill cannot keep his mouth close. That will Mess up the "Yes We Can" & the word of “Change” Obama stands for and work hard for. The Clinton keep thinking that they are the one's who can Beat McCain I don’t think so she voted for the War, NAFTA, the credit card rates; we cannot forget the $800. 000.00 Bill got for trade he was working while wife was running this champagne. It is time to move out all the old and put the new in office. The time is here for use here in Californian to vote Miss Feinstein out. We as American have to look the pick with a real eye on things NOT with someone else on look. And why would Hillary take the VP slot. She keep saying she is the only one the can beat McCain so why waste the American time.

Obama All The Way

fairandstraight   June 3rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

It's amazing how people think there is a matter of importance in the millions that voted for Clinton, but think the millions that voted for Obama are not important.

In a race, there must be a winner and a loser. In this case, Sen. Obama is the winner and Sen. Clinton is in second place.

This really shows ignorance in the Democratic party. Ron Paul is still on the ballots for the republicans. Does anyone hear him trying to derail McCain? No; because it's about unity. Together we stand; divided we fall.

for Obama   June 3rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

I am Sen. Clinton supporter. And Sen. Obama is a winner. So I WILL VOTE for Sen. Obama.
I love my country and I say NO, NO, NO to McCain.

Please, Clinton supporters… just one question… What do you love more – your country or Hillary Clinton?

Good luck!

Andrea E- Atlanta   June 3rd, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Well Jon and Newly Independent in Oregon,
I would have the two of you know that popular vote does not decide the General Election either. It is based on the electoral college. Inside of being upset with the process why not try to do something about. We all want to blame others for our shortcomings instead of pointing the finger at ourselves. Senator Obama ran a better thought out campaign which is the reason he is in the lead. 15-months ago nobody even knew who he was. He came on the scene and began drawing young people and old, white and black, rich and poor and before anyone knew it, he was in the lead.

tjb   June 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

TO ALL CLINTON SUPPORTERS THAT SAY THEY ARE VOTING FOR MCBUSH/MCCAIN GO GET HELP PLEASE—- YOU ARE ALL SORE LOSERS—-ANYBODY WHO VOTES GOP AFTER 8 YEARS OF BUSH IS A IDIOT

curtis   June 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

TO All hillary supporters go ahead and vote for McBUSH and we Obama supporters can guarantee you that she will never win any form of election in 2012 or any other year.You must remember we are over 18 million strong and growing each day as young people reach voting age.

santos chege   June 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

i think is time to move foward and put our focuse on mcain so hillary is going to endose obama today or tomorrow

Ramzi, KY   June 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

No.

Senator Clinton is not being self serving … she's just giving us one last snapshot of her character (just in case we had any doubt)
I've waited this long … guess I can wait till tonight's party to celebrate!

Obama All the WAY!!!

Angel for Obama   June 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Great news for the Obama Camp. Way to go. FIRE IT UP and we will prevail

"Obama 08 enough said"

Anthony Flint, MI   June 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

To "Getting Close:"

I agree with placing Senator Clinton as either Sec. of State or Health and Welfare. She would be outstanding in both capacities, and could do true good for the people. I am an avid Obama supporter, but also know Clinton is NOT the "devil incarnate." Hopefully this can all end tonight…

Lizz from Texas   June 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

USAF Staff Sergeant wrote on June 3rd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Can you smell it? I can.

Yes, I can smell the filth & crud (nice version) coming from the Obama camp. Can you?

Orlando   June 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

OBAMA/SEBILEUS 08

John McBush were have our eyes on you and we are going to kick that *** in November. You are a slow, angry, fearmongering young man who is going to get it. Thanks Hillary for all your hard work as a GREAT PUBLIC SERVANT. WE LUV YA BUT IT TIME TO ROCK ON WITH BARACK.

P.S.
Tell Bill we will forgive him one day soon but we still pissed at right now.

Barak Obama and KATHLEEN SEBILEUS 08

Dee   June 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

What a shame…He keeps losing contests and gets the nomination…Unbelievable..I will never vote for NOBAMA…He will lose and lose miserably when a large portion of Hillary supporters vote for McCain..Its a shame the DNC and the media had to steal her nomination

Peter from Oregon   June 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

I agree with you Fee from Phili that the trash talking definately needs to stop. Obama and Clinton are very similar on the issues and both are juxed opposed to McCain.

I do not agree with you on the joint ticket however. While said ticket may appease some clinton supporters, it would turn off the host of us who are independents, republicans looking for something different, or newly added democrats. Among this camp there is a perception of the Clintons and their brand off politics that we are tired of.

The overwhelming criticism of Obama is his lack of experience. while I would like to see an Obama/Richardson ticket, he will most likely need to team up with an older white male from a middle or sothern state. As one of his main talking points against McCain in November will be on the war it is crucial that his running mate has a similar voting pattern as Obama on this issue. Clinton does not fit the bill. I doubt we've seen the last of Sen. Clinton, right now it just isn't her time.

Do not doubt the effect of an extremely unpopular president on McCain's chances for election. America is ready for dialogue, we are ready for economic reform, we are ready to get out of Iraq.

Lets keep our eyes on the prize!

silas   June 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Jon

she has ran a very good and exciting campaign so I am very proud of her.
Obama too is selfish, all politicians are selfish but I guess you and I know is time for her to concede and support Obama so we could all move forward and work together in November.

Sapphire   June 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

I feel that at this point in the best interest of the party Hillary should go ahead after the primary tonight is over and if Obama has the numbers she should conceed (sp) to him. I feel that if the shoe was on the other foot people would be decrying for Obama to drop out long before now. What has Hillary done that is so great that she deserves all this coddling and special consideration. If she wants to play in the big arena and play hard ball…, she should recognize when the game is over and pick up her marbles and go home. Hillary.., leave with some shred of dignity.

Obama has run a magnificent campaign one that will go down in history, raised more money etc. the list is long. He has been a prefect gentleman to her. He's played by all the rules laid out before him and still he's not good enough for some of you haters. Stop letting your prejudices against this man of color cloud your judgement. Pick up his book "Audacity of Hope" and read it so that you can familiarize yourselves with your next President of these here United States.

Most of us writing here are in no position to vote for 4 more years of McCain.

Obama '08/'12

Manuel Esquevedo   June 3rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Perhaps Hillary and Bill (and their friends the Bushes, and the CIA) know something we don't. Perhaps that is why she will not drop out. perhaps a "miracle" will happen. Perhaps there is one final ace to be played in order to continue the Bush/Clinton dynasty. Jackson Stephens is a very powerful man. I, for one, will not breathe until it is over.

Nousha   June 3rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

I feel very sorry for Obama supporters. We all wish that we could believe that Mr. Obama will be the agent of change. However, with his record of extreme fanatic leftist ideology, McCain will bury his rhetoric by November. Obama supporters are in for a reality check. Check #1 will come in the form of the continued fear among most Americans that we need someone experienced during war time. Check #2 will come in the form of rural voters who racist or not, can't bring themselves to vote for Obama. Check #3 will com in the form of Karl Rove's attack machine which will surfuce every connection he has to the Chicago Mob (most well-read Americans understand his direct business relationships in Chicago).

Here is the finally tally for all all Obama fans:
25% of Hillary voters will vote for McCain
20% of Hillary voters in states like California and New York (states that are easy to win any way) will vote for Obama
5% will just stay home.
100% of Independents will support the their CHAMPION…Mr. McCain (everyone knows he has been their favorite guy for years). No way independent voters will believe leftist Obama is a uniter.

Good news: Hillary Clinton will run again in 4 years and make Obama her Secretary of State.

femi   June 3rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

I've head that all HILLARY supporters will vote for McCain, well go ahead , IFyou guys are true Democract, you will throw your vote behind OBAMA to defeat McCain in NOVEMBER and also OBAMA have won by out smart the CLINTON but all yao are sour losers and please spear me..Go and vote for McCain and you will leave to reggret that..for MaCain who says he does not have clue about economy but WAR and remember WAR is not the answer all we need is LOVE for our enemy to change their way. So go ahead and for vote for WARMONGERS LIKE MCCAIN. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR VOTE.

KK   June 3rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

UNITY DEMS. Let's take the high road–rally around the Hon. Senator Obama and knock the hell out of the GOP! HURRRRRRRRAH!! YAYO!! DAWNING OF A NEW DAY…

Jack Walden   June 3rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Jon,
If Hillary wants to count number of voters she needs to join Republican Party. On Democratic side it is the pledged delegates that count, not number of votes which, the woman, by the way, had agreed to before the elections started. To not play by the book is nothing new in the Clintonian world who with their scandels are in a constant state of spin and have created for themselves a far flung parallel universe, full of delusions and far from reality.

yetunde oshiyemi   June 3rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

slow and steady wins the race; Sen Obama, you have been chosen as the best candidate to represent the party, it doesn't matter if the other candidate is refusing to give in, just remember slow and steady wins the race

R.   June 3rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

An Obama supporter recently told me he sincerely believes HRC is out to physically harm Senator Obama. Its sad. I think people forget that we are talking politics, a job thats all about talk and spin (mean-spirited and exaggerated, to be sure, but just talk/spin none-the-less). Politics has always, and will always, be this way. I can't think of a single election won on shear honesty alone – ever. I felt like I was speaking to someone who believes that the govt created AIDS, is talking with aliens, and orchestrated the 9/11 attacks. Seriously, if people believe someone like HRC is truly capable of such horrific acts, why haven't they fled the country in fear or at least written their leaders (those who support Obama anyway) to have her arrested and sent to Gitmo? How are we as a country supposed to change for the better, to have real hope, when our own perceptions lie in such apocalyptic fantasies? Again, its sad.

Nick from San Diego   June 3rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

The VP position commands a lot of power. Look at the havoc Dick Cheney has been able to wreak….

Let's get Edwards back in there for VP! or maybe Jim Webb! Someone who seems reasonably honest!

Word.

MM   June 3rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Come on Clinton supporters — get on board and let's win a Democratic presidency.

kill the competition   June 3rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Please screw Hillary some more.

We have all just loved how gleefully the DNC, the Obamas, the Obama campaign, the media, the DNC, the Obama supporters have trashed our chosen candidate.

We love fixed and unfair elections. We enjoyed watching the BEST candidate be throttled. What fun… a public stoning. Keep the show of bias and hate going.

We love being called ignorant, stupid, inbred, racist morons. We have truley been inspired by the propagands and the straategy of hate- to vote for the weak and unqualified hypocrite, Obama.

INXIPRE   June 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Anyboby ever wonder why the name of delusional mentasisis infected clinton supporters always come as: Ron, Pat, Mike, Linda, Mary, Tony…

Go to any blog and see those who rudely interupt an otherwise good discussions on this sites. They are the same rabid clintorites supporters. Sometimes a discussion that does not remotely concern Obama would come up before the next 2 to 3 post you would find a nitwit individual making mention of that good man.

This only goes to show the mindset of some people who still populate this country. They rightly know in their minds that Clinton is not the best candidate (not by any measuring means) but they would rather vent their brainless anger on an innocent individual. No wonder the suicide rate is climbing.

Bridgette-PA   June 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

OMB….so close. Can somebody say "13 more super D's before 9:00 PM tonight!

OBAMA / SEBELIUS -08!

Timber   June 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

I am also leaving the Democratic party and joining the Independent party. I can not stay in the party in good conscience. I will NEVER vote for Obama and never send a nickle to DNC.

Sue in CT   June 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Let's not forget the caucus states! Hillary, how about it? Your math is thumbs down!

Barbara   June 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

After reading some of these blogs over the past weeks, I can't believe anyone wants to be the leader of this shrieking, venomous, tunnel-vision population – my only hope is that those who don't bother to write are sane and are in the majority.

Watchful Eyes   June 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Hillary is not selfish, she just wanted her opportunity no matter what. Oh, that is selfish, but in fairness to her, she know American politics. She referred to the WV's as Hard Work White Americans, she knew that would work and used it to her advantage and it did work to her advantage.

Bonnie   June 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Hillary has the Popular Vote, there is no doubt.

A democrat, for 33 years, my vote in November will be for Hillary Clinton… Yes, if that means writing in her name; then it will have to be…

Under no circumstances will I support the nonsense that reminds me of the last eight years.

The media wants to get ratings… Oh, what an upset that will be! This is not a War it's called democracy and the right to our VOICE AND CHOICE!

My family chooses Hillary…

"We the People" the number of voters have spoken… It is called FREEDOM…

If the Republicans get the White House in November; then the party elders deserve the shame that they have cast on the party!

Hillary is not selfish, she's just not a quitter. She is remarkable and will get things done. It's called EXPERIENCE!

VOTE FOR HILLARY IN NOVEMBER!

Doug in Iowa   June 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

If Hillary stays in the race after today, Jon, she will be selfish because somebody has got to win this thing so that the Democrats can turn their attention to the Republicans. Obama also represents the will of 17 million + voters and has such a delegate lead that it is for all intents and purposes impossible for Clinton to take the nomination from him. Staying in the race keeps her 17 million people and Obama's 17 million + people fighting with each other instead of uniting as a party. That is what is selfish.

The arguments like this that I keep hearing seem to suggest that somehow only Clinton’s supporters and voters count. Bear in mind that Obama has at least as many supporters (and yes, the caucuses do count–if we wanted to change our system in Iowa, we would. Thank you very much.) So at least 17 million people are going to be unhappy either way. It's tough to loose a basketball game in the conference finals by 2 or 3 points, especially when your team has put on something of a 4th quarter rally. But politics is like basketball. Someone has to loose and someone has to win so that they can go ahead and play McCain for the National championship.

profecy   June 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Hillary will win, it's inavitable. i never vote and i never will. I am above the stupid game that everyone believes in. US economy will go up fast, reserection of the doolar willl take a very long time, but the warr will end and new fiscal approach will take place in 2009. We all will re-adjust to the new system, it's inevitable.

Tubby The Tuba from Texas   June 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Pretty soon we can all say "we're over the HIll!"

Rebecca   June 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

History is in the making? What is that, a statement just to put an African American in the white house? I will not unite.

Tom   June 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

mmm… yummy.

..the sweet tears of Hillary fanatics

DC Kansas city   June 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Let tonight be the night that Obamas' let the nation know that he IS the party choice, where you at superdelegates?

Cathy   June 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Sad day today if Hillary quits. Possibly our best candidate for president that we have had for so long.

William, from Cali   June 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

I for one, will be glad when this process is over. The Democrats, will then have to do something. Its their election to loose, but the "Waters" will be dangerous. The World is changing every day; "Just Words" will have to give away to postive actions. Good luck Democrats, for all our sakes; you're going to need it…………………………..

berksdan   June 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Face it, Hillary ran the best campaign her money could buy.

Unfortunately she did not win the nomination.

I am hopeful that she will run again in 2016.

Pam   June 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

I'm not voting for Obama under any circumstances. I'll sit this one out. As will many of Clinton supporters! At this point, who cares. The country is doomed with either of the two remaining options!

rayvenintexas   June 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

All this talk about Hillary being an independent is CRAZY…what did the Democrats do to Hillary Clinton. NOTHING. Barack Obama won fair and square. Even if they seated Michigan the way they wanted to…4 delagates wouldn't have helped her!

derek   June 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

The nature of progressive politics is to hope and look ahead. The nature of conservative politics is to hold onto the past. As democrats, let's heal as a party and move forward. The real battle is not about the personalities carrying our beliefs, but in making sure that we have the opportunity to put our hopes and dreams into action.

Dems '08!

Ed   June 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Lesson for Clinton …never underestimate the power of the people( which is derived from a sign of hope) in every circumstance from depression, recession, war and peace..

People's hopes is what makes the world go round….

Peace and love to hillary !

Take a nice bow Senator!!

Meenie   June 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

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YOU ROCK CLINTON!

s for obama   June 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Keep the number coming. I beleive it is time for Sen. Clinton to unit the party not divide.

Obama '08

Denise   June 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

So, Sen Obama will get about 13-15 delegates out of these last 2 primaries. He would need not-even-a-hand-full of super-delegates to commit.

But something tells me that Sen. Clinton will push the issue that a verbal commitment is not valid. I think she will demand the official vote at the convention.

Sue   June 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

I'm looking forward to some super delegates switching to Hillary Clinton. She's by far a better candidate. She's clearly a stronger leader and a very determined individual. Obama doesn't even seem to have the determination to completely quit smoking after all of these months. If he doesn't have the willpower for that, how is he going to have the internal strength to run the country?

p Coleman   June 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Don't know why they are Super delegates, they sure can not make up their minds and don't have the guts to say what they think. Everyone in politics are just drawing big pay checks and doing nothing. Wonder why this country is in such disarray no one can make a decision or stand up for what they think is right ,just follow like a herd of sheep.

deborah   June 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

The delegate counts have become a joke. Florida was penalized to the letter of the rules Saturday, losing 1/2 of their votes (by seating the entire delegation and giving each delegate a 1/2 vote) and I would have no problem with that except that the committee decided in their headlong rush to end the political contest that Sen Obama should be rewarded for a political miscalculation (taking his name of the ballot, this was entirely VOLUNTARY no one told him he had to or should, he did it thinking it would show "respect" for the voters of Nevada and South Carolina, but it was a purely political move not required by the primary rules), so the DNC decided to break their own rules and REWARD Sen Obama not only with the uncommitted delegates from thier primary (some of which would likely have gone to Edwards and Richardson if they hadn't also removed themselves from the ballot) plus GAVE him 4 of Sen Clinton's delegates. So I guess the rules only apply if your name is Sen Clinton. Sorry, I will NEVER vote for this "gentleman" and I use the term loosely as he has been anything but a gentelman during this primary season. Additionally, saying goodbye to Trinity is too little, 20 years too late. Anyone who attends a church that is so openly RACIST, must be a racist himself and his failure to admit that he AGREES with the teachings of his church just means he has decided to stay in the CLOSET for political reasons. I will vote for either Gravel or Nader in November or Sen Clinton if she runs as an independent. Good bye DNC, this life long democrat is calling it quits.

Ralph   June 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

At this point Hillary is not being selfish, she is wrapping things up. The time for her to bow out was two months ago, not a day before the primaries are over – that's just stupid.

Tubby The Tuba from Texas   June 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

What is the hold up with the super delegates? Clinton is being so bossy, nasty and beligerent about not letting go, she is putting the party in jeopardy…and the super delegates respect her that much? Are they afraid of the Clintons? Obama can count his supporters for his presidency now.

sheep   June 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

It would be scarry having MRS. CLINTON V.P. to say the least ..I observed her ,,supporters saturday???They want her there so bad that if shes V.P. there capable of doing anything to him to put her there ..And we all know alot of people have no respect for an african american person.And having MR. CLINTON around all the time I think hes in the early stages of ???Anything can and does comeout of his mouth ..I'm a white women and I hear unreal things said by other people ..We still have a huge way to go towards equality for all. I actually laugh when women supporters of her's talk about all they've had to endure through the years . Look at the history of the african american you cant touch the horrific pratices we've used on them ..History is a past well that would be true if we still didnt have so much hatred in this country . I live on the west coast have only been to the east coast 2 times , The exposure to the east coast superior mentality white versuses black leaves me wondering how far we've come ..I'm sorry to say east coast ,,you need to grow up . period , and I hate to tell you we all bleed red , and your no better then your fellow man ..period end of story

Ron   June 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

In Hillary's position, I would wait until every last superdelegate has declared who they support…I want to know who my enemies are.

Timber   June 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

They have been trying to push Clinton out since Iowa!! What is wrong with this country?! Let all the primaries finish before trying to push her out! Are the voters of SD and Montana not worthy of a vote that actually counts? If Obama wins this nomination, McCain will win in November. It breaks my heart as I can never vote for Obama even if Hillary was VP. He went to a racist church for 20 years and only left them because he was running for president. Don't be fooled, he would still be a member if he was not in the spotlight. Why did it take 20 years to leave them? If he was white, he would have been knocked out of the primary LONG ago by this scandal.

pauline   June 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Barack is really barack. he is chosen by God. Let praise God

Jenn   June 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

why CNN you little creeps you modirated my comments about what hypocrites Obama supporter right out of this blog

Ed, Santa Fe NM   June 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

HILLARY CAN GO SUCK A EGG

Jeremy   June 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Fellow Obama supporters;
You aren't helping anyone by disrespecting Senator Clinton. It is all but certain that Obama will get the nomination. Every true democrat should support him in November but every true democrat should also admire Senator Clinton. She has been a champion of our party longer than many of us have been alive.

Democrats '08

WC   June 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

EXCELLENT – but who knows what tricks HRC is plotting…..

hypocrits all   June 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

It is Hillary's right to run her campaign and stay in the race.

She has the right to take it to the convention – just like all the white guys before her did. Ted kennedy was behind 800 delegates and this pillar of democratic liberalism took it to the convention.

More Bias?

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   June 3rd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Jon,

Just because you do not acknowledge how divisive a prolonged campaign is, does not mean it is not so.

Clinton has 17 mil. Obama has 17 mil.

The Democratic nomination is decided by the number of delegates.

Obama has them. Clinton does not. I am not sure if you have READ the posts on this blog… but to read them, is to conclude that the party is divided. Once it is clear you cannot win (and it 'has' been mathematically clear since February), STAYING IN ONLY CAUSES FURTHER DIVISION. That is not placing party over self. THAT is placing self over party. "self – ish"

And again… it is, what it is.

Eugene, Oregon   June 3rd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

It has been so utterly irritating to have CNN calling for Clinton to exit for months. CNN has no right to put its own political agenda ahead of the people's. It disgusts me that the race has been perverted by the constant calls to drop out when the discussion should always have been about who is the best suited to win the presidency with the final decision made at the convention as it historically has been! Superdelegates who pledged betrayed their party by not keeping an open mind until the convention since any number of things could have changed the race. Perversion that will be paid for by a loss to awful McCain in the fall.

JEarl   June 3rd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

you know it's really a shame that the leaders of our country are allowing this battle over who gets enough delegets to become about race and gender. if these hillary supporters are true democrats instead of only caring about what they want to see happen then we would have a totaly different game. they feel that she's been robbed, of what! 4 delegeates give me break she would still need 190 or so delegeates to even get the nomnation. so all of those middle aged women who support hillary listen to the youth. if we wanted her as our prez then we would have pick her. Its your kids trun to chose you guys have messed up enough!

Latha   June 3rd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

As of 1:52pm EST, Obama is actually 31.5 delegates away.

Leericists   June 3rd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Is it a dream or this primaries are finally getting close to the end ? It was really nice to be alive at a moment like this one and i'm pretty sure 30 years from today i'll be telling my son about how exciting it was to see the first black person be President ogf united states cause i believe Mcsame absolutely has no chance of beating Obama.

Yes we can !!!

DJ - Texas   June 3rd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Given an even split in SD and MN, Obama will get 16 more pledged delegates…
35
- 16
_____
19

19 more supers can settle this thing today.

And Jon, the answer is simple. She is being selflish because she CANNOT win the nomination. It is crystal clear now. Nothing but selfishness, self-centeredness, and other self-isms would drive a person to go on at this point.

Moe   June 3rd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

What does it say that your owns supporters are publicly stating that the race is essentially over?

HC supporters. Both sides ran a strong race. The race was for delegates, not popular vote…Once again, THE RACE WAS FOR DELEGATES, NOT POPULAR VOTE. HC lost — or will officially lose so. Don't be duped into believing anybody was cheated.

Obama did nothing wrong. He ran a positive campaign and continues to praise HC. He played by the rules and campaigned for delegates. He has got them.

End of story.

Michael   June 3rd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Umm, Oregon, he won the popular vote. Clinton uses screwy math to come to the conclusion that she won it. Kind of funny that someone who claims to want all the votes to count doesn't count them all in her math.

Save the Dems 08   June 3rd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Clinton Supporters quit falling for the "fuzzy math", and encourage your candidate to bow out for the sake of the party.

dbacchus   June 3rd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

2 Jon.

1) Clinton does NO LONGER represent 17 mln. people. The situation has changed since the beginning of the race. California, Arizona and many other state now would simply not vote for her.

2) She still represents a lot of people – point taken. However I fail to see how does THAT qualifies her to be the nominee? What about those (the majority) who voted for Obama, what about the fact that Obama leads by 10 points in all recent democratic polls?

3) If that is a talk about Clinton being VP, then I would refer you to the Constitution. The nominee (and only the nominee) is to chose his/her VP. Perhaps Obama will chose Clinton. Or maybe not. But that is irrelevant right now: the nomination should take place first.

Marilyn   June 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

So sad. The Democrats will, once again, nominate an unelectable candidate. The party does not deserve to win, and will NOT win, in November. I plan to change my voter registration next week from Democrat to Independent. I refuse to be a part of the Democratic party any longer!

rayvenintexas   June 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Eddie G I wouldn't worry about that. He didn't campaign in WV and KY because he knew that he didn't stand a chance. In SD Tom Daschel has been working hard for him, so he will be fine.

Defeated   June 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

have all of you obamabots heard about michelle obama's speech at trinity? she used the word "whities" supposedly the republicans will be releasing the tape tomorrow.

pat   June 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Obama and his supporters had a problem with the superdelgats when Clinton was a head now he all happy for getting them…. What a process give him more delegats from Michigan he deserve it just because the blacks will be happy and not leave the party .

Mac in Hawaii   June 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

The time has come for the Democratic party to come together as one. The only way the Deomocrats can defeat the Republicans is to unite.

Cal   June 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Because she can't win. She's supposed to be a Democrat first and for the good of the party, and for that matter the good of 300 million americans she needs to step aside and get behind the democratic nominee.

Cayman   June 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

I JUST READ ON YAHOO…THAT THE AP HAS SAID THAT OBAMA CLINCHED THE NOMINATION.

CONGRATS OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

shirley   June 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

For Jon – As you have seen in the Republican Party this year and the Democrat Party in past elections, when a candidate falls behind and has little chance of securing the nomination, they concede and move the process to the November election. Hillary has received many votes but she does not have the delegates to move forward, instead of moving aside she chooses to divide the party by claiming she has somehow 'won' the popular vote and encourages her supporter's to riot by claiming she is being forced out of the campaign. The facts do not support her claim but she feels entitled to the nomination regardless of the facts. Guess those people who voted for Obama do not 'count' along with the States he won by double digits.

TyWebb   June 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Obama could pick up 35,000 superdelegates (if available) and it wouldn't matter to Hillary.

Charlotte   June 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Obama, in my opinion, cannot pick any woman over Hillary. People have suggested other women and I feel this would indeed split this party to its core. That would be worse then it already is. Hillary has fought long and hard for this nomination, against the odds. This country is not ready for a strong woman to lead. It is sad indeed when the best, is regulated to second place. However, women have had to swallow this bitter pill for a very long time. We have had to sat back and watch men, far less qualified, get the nod for promotions. I will vote only for Hillary, if she is not on the ticket, then as a write in.

Jenn   June 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

I also would like to say I was someone you would not vote for Obama no way no how, I would just not vote in this election but I do know that it would hurt this country to much if enough of the Hillary supooters did that. He needs to pick a good VP canidate
in order to win my vote and it does not necessarily have to be Hillary but no Super Deligates that support him need apply. If he is so much into change and doesn't give it to Hillary or Edwards but to some super delagate looking for a favor, that is not change just back door politics as usuall

Chris   June 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Jon,

She is being selfish because she can't win.

She is also being selfish because she should be back in DC working on that gas tax thing for us…you know…that solution of hers that hasn't been too effective yet…

Donte Newsom   June 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

It seems that Clinton's superdelegate begging is not working, and I suspect she will do the right thing after tonight and concede the nomination to Barack Obama. While the race has been over for quite some time, I find it admirable that Clinton has continued to fight, and disagree that it is hurting the party because she hasn't been attacking Obama as she once was. There is still plenty of time before November, and Obama continues to add to his lead in polls over McCain. As an Obama supporter and proud democrat, all I can say is YES WE CAN, and YES WE WILL win in November. Clinton supporters, we need you to do this, it's time to come together. divided we fail, and the country can't afford another Republican like McCain in office.

Ian   June 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

"I'd really like to hear just how Hillary is simply being selfish by staying in the race, when she is representing the will of over 17 million people."

she is perpetuating a race that at this point she pretty much cannot win. By doing so, she is making her party look divided and giving tonnes of ammunition to the Republicans. She is putting her interests as candidate ahead of the interests of her political cause. Frankly, I think if the choice were her becoming nominee and losing in November, or Obama becoming nominee and winning, she would pick her losing.

Stop the Trash   June 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

To my fellow Obama supporters:

Stop the trash talking on Hillary and her supporters. They've fought a hard and very competitive campaign. We need them, and they would have needed us if this primary went the other direction, so let's treat them with the respect we would expect if Clinton won the nomination.

To my fellow democrats and independents supporting Clinton:

Quit saying Obama won and cheated. He didn't have to cheat in the caucus states to win those delegates; Clinton had no organization there. The DNC decision was voted on overwhelmingly, including 1/2 of her most staunch supporters. Obama and Clinton have a lot in common, and both would want the other to win over McCain. Let's stop the madness and get together.

To everyone:

Obama is not a racist with radical friends. If you think so, you're ill-informed and only follow selectively what information is available.

Clinton is not a sexist; she has been wonderful for the woman's movement, so stop bashing her for appealing to woman's issues and rights, it's important that she does.

Both can lead this country forward, versus McCain who is moving us backwards.

Let's come together to get what we all care about done.

Democratic Unity '08

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   June 3rd, 2008 1:50 pm ET

"Jon June 3rd, 2008 1:34 pm ET
I'd really like to hear just how Hillary is simply being selfish by staying in the race, when she is representing the will of over 17 million people."
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I also don't think that Hillary is being selfish by staying in the race. But she is going to have to face the fact that she is too far behind to catch up in a few hours. We expect Barack Obama to have enough delegates sometime tonight, or at least the next few days. It's fine if she stays in until then, but after that, then she would be branded as selfish.

hit me in the butt, door   June 3rd, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Thank god.

now I can back the puppet so that I can save Roe vs Wade, make sure the supreme court doesn't get even more conservative, so I can help get the NOT universal healthcare plan up and running.

Yeah right…

I am 53 years old and to be perfectly honest, the republicans reflect my interests better now. I earn over $120,000, I have 2 college degrees, I own my home outright, I can afford to pay for my Health Ins, I am too old to procreate and too old to draft.

So this year, Obama is all the push I need to end my lifelong loyalty to the democratic party. I can not stay with such a hateful and corrupt party. The Obama supporters drove me away with their vulgar hate and vitriolic insults.

Watching Hillary be raped, and listening to all the insults directed at other Americans….this was the reward I got just for always voting for what helped the majority of Americans, even if it did not benefit myself.

Shelli   June 3rd, 2008 1:50 pm ET

I will be so glad when this is over and we have the democrats united and can get ready for McSame….everyone needs to pull together and get along!! Trash talking isn't hurting anyone but our own party..don't do what the GOP WANTS us to do!

Pro-Hillary "only"   June 3rd, 2008 1:50 pm ET

I can tell you by a coalition I've committed to, that UNLESS,
Hillary is in the ticket, Obama has 17,000,000, constituents to worry about. He might win a few over but NOT ENOUGH, to win the candidacy. So all those Obama supporters who are Hillary haters and have been so nasty to her throughout the campaign with your cockiness, better start praying that she is including. My coalition, is sitting it out this year in November is now up to 538,000 and growing, mostly in the swing states. Good Luck, you're gonna need it, unless Hillary is included. Enough of he uphill battles due to the hatred you show her.

Michael   June 3rd, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Can anyone explain why the Obama's web site, CNN and MSNBC don't have the same amount of delegates needed to win?

Dieter Zerressen, Denver, CO   June 3rd, 2008 1:50 pm ET

The ego on HRC is unreal. How can you be 2nd in the delegate count, 2nd in votes, 2nd in number of states won and 20 million in debt and still claim to be a more viable candidate in November?

If sleeping with a President qualifies you to be the Commander in Chief then I say vote for Monica Lewinsky.

At the beginning of the Dem campaigns I said I could vote for any of the Dem contenders but Hillary has worked very hard to lose the support of 1/2 the Dem party. Now she whines about unfairness. The press crowned her for two years as the undisputed front runner with nothing more than her last name to qualify. Then she stumbled in Iowa and she's been blaming everyone else ever since. Sure she came on strong at the end but as in horse racing it's too late to be making your move when the leader is already crossing the finish line.

John Smith   June 3rd, 2008 1:50 pm 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?

A Texas Voter   June 3rd, 2008 1:50 pm ET

He is 30.5 away now from the latest reports, not sure what time this was posted. Gonna be a long day today. Everyone just a bit more to go, OBAMA '08!!!!!!!!!!!!YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alex B   June 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

I will never vote for this LIBERATION THEOLOGY DISCIPLE!!!! And, I don't think Hillary should help him win in November either. Does any one remeber Michelle Obama's answer when asked if she would vote for Clinton if she was the nominee? She said SHE WOULD HAVE TO THINK ABOUT IT. Why should Hillary go out of her way to help Obama ? Many think she should do it for her party but the question is what has her party done for her? Her party has betrayed her big time!!!! Hillary should run as an Independent and blow both McCain and Obama out the water in November.

Hillary 08

sb   June 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Let's Unite our Party. This can be a wonderful time for us all. I hope Hillary joins the party and who knows become VP as long as Bill is not interfering. Obama 08

Voting Obama   June 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Keep them coming!! Stop the drama and vote Obama!! Thats right. I don't know about making her VP.If she did all of this to get in office Im not to sure what she would do if she were VP. Make him look like he doesn't know what he is doing. im cool off of her being VP!

Brian D Wichita, KS   June 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Jon, because she cannot win that is why she needs to capitulate, she needs the super delagates to back her to secure the nomination and dispite her fanciful math sencarios they are not going against the popular vote and in that Obama leads. Despite Hiliary claims with her selective math that she does, by Wednesday Obama will have the nessarcy delegates needed to secure the nomination. It will then be just a matter of selecting a VP, like all thinks Hilary this something she was adverse to earlier when she thought she had a chance to be the nominee but now apperas to be open to it. Just she was on the votes from Michigan and Floridia when she was ahead they should not have counted but when she fell behind the disenfranchised voters from MH and FL cry was uttered, anyone see a pattern here

william wilder   June 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Given that the democrats find it so difficult to design and run a primary election that produces a nominee after everyone has voted, why should the American People believe they can govern the nation effectively?

jo   June 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Representing the will of 17 million people ? so what is supposed to happen to the will of the more people that have voted for Obama. Democrats, let's realise that this is no longer about Obama and Clinton, it is about us winning in November !

Liar, Liar pants on fire   June 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Matthew 19:30
But many that are FIRST SHALL BE LAST; and the LAST SHALL BE FIRST.

martin   June 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

c'mon supers!!!!!and jon:because she cant win.sorry..

Accountant Guy   June 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Almost there, keep the delegates coming. Yes we can and Yes we did!!

Obama '08

Sheila   June 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Because the primaries are not about the popular vote and Hillary is not winning by popular votes, no matter how many times she and her supporters tell that lie. Michigan didn't count and they don't report the people in the caucus states. If the popular votes is how we elect candidate and the President, then Al Gore would be the President.

It's over, she is just making people dislike her more. She could have gone down in history as this primary being a historical one by a women and a AA being the top runners in the primary, but her kitchen sink and playing the race and gender card and it now her campaign is tainted in the eyes of the over 17 Million people that votes for Senator Obama and the independent voters who could not vote in the primaries. This campaign was hers to lose and she did because of how she ran her campaign. Senator Clinton and Senator Obama's beliefs are not that different when it comes to running the country. It's sad because I was a big supporter of the Clintons and voted for her to be the senator, and because of how she campaigned, I have lost respect for the Clintons as many AA voters have.

Drew   June 3rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Clinton is selfish because she knows, and all of her supporters know, that she cannot win the nomination. If she goes on past June, she will divide the democratic party between her and Obama. This will leave Obama with virtually no chance of winning the nomination in June.

That is why she is selfish. She is not thinking about the Democratic party, only about her own political legacy.

Just wondering . .   June 3rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Jon . . . she is being selfish because though 17 million people voted for her a vast majority of those people don’t want a republican in office. She knows very well she is not going to win the nomination and the longer she stays in the harder its going to be for Obama to beat McCain. But she is misleading her supporters into thinking that she is still in it running so that she can jockey for a position and advance HER career. This is just a ruse for political gain at the expense of her supporters. I just hope to God that those deceived individuals are not also sending her money so that this millionaire can pay off her debt, THAT is how she is being selfish.

snn   June 3rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Please! Let's get this over!! It's time to bring a close to the contention between condidates and focus on winning the White House!

Hilliary, you ran a good race but it's time to fold!

Hannington   June 3rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Congradulation Obama clinching the Democratic presidential nomination. God Bless America.

Sue   June 3rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

You're really so proud of BO, huh, when he can't reach the number of delegates he needs? Maybe Sen Clinton will appeal the DNC decisions all the way to the Supreme Court of the US — she has the right. Sen Clinton knows what a national disaster BO would be as president; she knows he has not accomplished ONE THING as a US Senator, and nothing but black liberation stuff in Chicago.

Jerry in Fresno   June 3rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

The Clinton's and McCain, representatives of the past in each party, just don't get it.

Americans are tired of the gamesmanship.

If you are a divider, you're out.

You must be a uniter to win the presidency.

Obama '08.

Shelley   June 3rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

This is exciting CNN. Keep giving us updates so we can track this path to victory, minute by minute. It has been such a long time coming.

Billie   June 3rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

An Obama/Clinton ticket could go a long way to heal and unite the party. If Obama supporters don't think they need the 45% of the electorate that didn't vote for him in the Democratic Party's primary they are mistaken. This contest will not be decided by the nominee reaching the pledged delegate total. It will only come when the supers weigh in. The supers will not be able to push Obama over the top in November it will be up to the people alone.

I think the fact that Hillary has been counted out of this race for a long time and people are still voting for her in large numbers is a message from the people. People have some concerns. As Ferraro said, they don't mind that he is black but they don't like being attacked for being white. Don't expect the rank and file to just go along with the winner this time. Why take the chance and loose the general election? If Obama is all about uniting lets see him start by bringing the party together and offering Clinton the VP job.

NEVER HILARY   June 3rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

ITS OVER HILARY. STOP GOING BACK AND FORTH ON CONCESSION LIKE AL GORE DID IN 2000!

HILARY IS UNSTABLE IN ALL HER WAYS EVEN AT THE END

Josh   June 3rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

you wouldn't happen to have names of all 6 FL delegates would you? Us delegate trackers have 3, but we typically don't "officially" switch until we know who

Angelika   June 3rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Jon, what 17 million? Oh, you mean the over 50% of women who vote for her simply because she's a woman? Or those who use her to vote against Obama, but not vote for McCain? Gee, that sounds smart. You're just being a sore loser–your precious Hillary, who is pushing a Health Care plan that has failed already, a gas tax holiday that'll make the economy worse, and years of experience she DOESN'T have, wasn't coronated right away, and you're angry.

To quote my best friend:

"I would LOVE to see a compotent woman in the White House. We just need to find a compotent woman to run, first." – Priscilla

CMitch FW, TX   June 3rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

No Clintons in White House or on ticket. How can someone be so selfish and display it to the voting public? I do not trust her as a president or vice-president.

raymondo   June 3rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

No bad feeling kiss and make up and go after McCain, please no no and no to Republican. He is the choice of the people you have done the best you can no one can say otherwise.

Don in Florida   June 3rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

As an Obama supporter, i'm not thrilled with the idea of Clinton as VP. But if Obama thinks thats the best way to go then i'm all for it.

Emptynest in Chicago   June 3rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

It is time to unite… it is a "Great Day in America" History has been re-written in America and the world and it's a good thing. Let us all come together and move forward in taking the White House back for the Republicans. This should be our main goal. I am so chocked up… could Air Force On be coming to Chicago in the fall! Sounds good!

Please, let's all unite!

Becky   June 3rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Its full speed to the White house, there are people(sad that there are ) who will vote MC Bush because Hillary won't be nominee that is sad… if you care about your Economy. issues, real Issues, not Pastor's not things that Divide us.. then you know better to Vote Obama for a better home for the future American and Present

the media is bias everywhere   June 3rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

you know cnn You wont post anything I write today cause its all true. The superdelegates have picked this election and went against their states selections. WRONG FOR HILARY AND WRONG FOR THE COUNTRY. THIS IS GREAT TODAY ALREADY YOU HAVE POSTED WRONG INFORMATION, NOTHING LIKE TOTALLY SWINGING THE VOTE TO OBAMA . THERE ARE STILL PEOPLE VOTING… OR HAVENT YOU NOTICED.

Peter from Oregon   June 3rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Make that 8 so far today – DNC Jennifer DeChant (ME), and DNC Joyce Beatty (OH) both just endorsed Obama.

I forsee this bing wrapped up tonight.

Peter in NY   June 3rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

All the self-righteous Obama sheep and Barack himself should just give it a rest already. If Barack is so powerful and influential, why does his camp care so much about what Hillary does or doesn't do. According to his tone and all the media reports, she is already an after thought. So, why fight to get her blessing. After all, the Presidency is headed by one person, the President. Stop begging Hillary for her support. Work to get it yourself, the same way she had to. Too bad those superdelegates pretended not to have noticed and voted against their constituencies to begin with. That is the only reason why Barack will likely be the nominee.

concerned!   June 3rd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Diane

Shut up!!!! It is easy for you to say because you are the not the one working endlessly for the past 15 months. Hillary deserves a hell of a lot more respect than people have given her credit for. Her relentless persuit of dream should make people admire her. Through her candidacy every little girl can really say I can be anything I want to when I grow up even President of the United States. I am ashamed of how women on the Obama camp treated Hillary. We are women and we all share the common bond of wanting to be seen as equal to men in our society. Too bad you did not fight enough for her. Hillary is a woman, mother, daughter and wife and we all have one in our lives. WHAT A SHAME!!!

HILLARY YOU ARE A TRUE CHAMPION!!!

NO HE CAN NOT! SEE WOMEN DON'T LET HIM CONTINUE TO BULLY TO INTO SUBMISSION. HILLARY DESERVES THIS NOMINATION. YOU MUST WRITE IN HILLARY IN THE GENERAL ELECTION SO THAT OBAMA FEELS WHAT ITS LIKE TO BE ABUSED AS HILLARY HAS BEEN

andy k   June 3rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

how does delegates voted on by voters, pledged to edwards choosing to switch to Obama represent the will of the people? How did Obama earn those delegates? That just shows that the delegate count is a poor representation of the will of the people and because Obama gets the nomination due to that without winning the popular vote, I'll be campaigning against Obama and for McCain for the next 5 months.

sb   June 3rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

To Jon: You mean the will of 17mm dimwitted subeducated inbred people?

Alex   June 3rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Jon,

I think a lot of people have started hating Clinton, I think its not 17 million people anymore, but much less.. things change.. view of the people change…

Dena in SC   June 3rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Jon
Hillary didn't get the majority of the pledged delegates. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to see that! My 4 year old wanted Hillary but he understands that Obama is the winner. No one has stolen anything from anybody. This was a fair election.

Marc Wise   June 3rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Come on Dems. Unite!!

jenny   June 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Finally this circus is leaving the road its about time too. although I dont think that Obama should ask pants suit lady to be is veep,I agree with him that he likes to keep his enemies within sight because you cant trust them behind your back.He is the bigger person and my prayers are with all of them for safety during the coming weeks leading up to the inauguration.Lets get this country back from the bushes.Go Obama God bless you always.

FP   June 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

This is not the time for Clinton to concede. Obama's delegate count includes over 330 "super delegates". The "super delegates will vote in the convention, many of them have changed their minds switching from Clinton to Obama. How do we know that they will not change again? The end of the campaign is only at the convention unless one of the candidates has pledged delegates won in the primaries. Nobody has this and will not have enough "pledged" delegates by convention time. The logical conclusion is that the nominee will be chosen at the convention after the votes of ALL delegates are in. Until then, there is no certainty.
This goes without considering the challenge to the MI decision that really is preposterous, delegates are given to a candidate with 0 votes and to make it worst 4 delegates are stolen from Clinton and given to Obama. The party must understand that this is not the way to unity. Many of us are furious with the Democratic party and the way they have treated almost the 18,000,000 people that voted for Hillary.

MartaK-Florida   June 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

now it's 31.5

Debbie   June 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Yeah! Just 35 away! He should be the Democratic Nominee by Wednesday night. Hillary can keep fighting all she wants but she will only damage her political career & her standing in the Democratic Party. Hopefully Obama will choose another running mate over Hillary. That would never work. Time for her to take a nice long vacation with Bill & maybe have a couple of sessions of mental therapy. And I used to admire the Clintons. Obama! All the way to the White House!

Jomammabama   June 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Well, it looks like tonight is the night. Both camps ran a great campaign and both have millions of backers. I just don't want to see anymore pissy Hillary fans saying they are voting for McCain…Hillary and Obama are equal in many of their beliefs. Its time to realize Obama is the nominee, and move on.

Obama 08′ (w/ or w/o the clintons)

ang/Houston   June 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

iT'S NOW 32 TO GO…..

Thall999   June 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Jon, that's a very easy question. By neglecting the simple truth of the math! To stay around and keep repeating that Obama can't win does NOt help the party and her words will be used in General Election by McSame!

Only one person can be the nominee so no matter how many votes you have, if you don't have the most pledge votes to get the nomination, you'll be #2.

It's time to unite!

Selfish   June 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Those 17 million people voted for her to be PRESIDENT. That is not going to happen so by her staying in the race, she is saying that they support her, rather than what she stands for. That is selfish, in my humble opinion. Should Gore throw his name in the hat now too? He had lots of people vote for him at one time.

in boston   June 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Good God! Why in the world would Hillary come this far and back out at the last minute? Seriously. Stop the name calling and such – you all make Democrats look like a bunch of idiots…and after the DNC debacle, we don't need any more fuel for Republican fire!

bola   June 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

I think is time for us to come behind Barak Obama, and if the clinton's refuse to conceed it then means something that they prefer McCain to win so as to create chance for her in 2012. but God willing they will fail. Obama 08′

mjc   June 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

john – exactly. stop saying its all about her people, SHE GOT 17 MILLION VOTES…. she is representing THOSE VOTERS.

face it – its tied and she is actually leading.

obama won all those RIDICULOUS CAUCUSES that are totally lopsided and under representitive.

obama = loser

Salaam, Lawrence KS   June 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Hillary will call it quit tonight, and endorse Barack. She understands how the Democrats cannot afford additional weeks of speculation. She's going to thank all her supporters and donors tonight, and urge them to get behind Barack for the benefit of the party.

matt   June 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

hey hillary the obamastanies want you to drop out and unite the socialist party……….whoops i mean democrats

Jerry   June 3rd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

These delegates need to stop following the medias wishes. Hillary still has the popular vote and they should represent the populus. Not the media who keep saying she can not win. They know who the better candidate would be. I hope she fights to the bitter end. We need it. Stop Oprah, I mean Obama now.

Mark   June 3rd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Hill, thanks for toughing it out.
Thanks for making our guy tough as nails.
With out you in this race our guy would have cake walked through this thing. You are our Mr. Miyagi. But now's a good time to do the wax off portion of the training.
We are ready for the big show thanks in no small part to you.
Between you and Edwards? Not sure. But Lets all come in for the big win in Nov. Please take your parting gifts from Don Pardoe….

Pistoff   June 3rd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

end it today "Supers".

FREE DELEGATES   June 3rd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

I WANT 10 FREE DELGATES

Pedeen   June 3rd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Can you smell what OBAMA is cooking??? . The smell comes from the train of change parked in the station before leaving to the White house! Please, all agents of change a board the train, we just have few minutes before the train leaves! . Also don't forget to make room for Sen Hillary!! adios!

sabrina01   June 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Come on eeryone lets unite the party …..I was please that Hillary would show Leardership and jump on the bandwagon we can do it together Obama 08

Frank M   June 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

This is a prime opportunity for Dems to come together before the Dem National Convention. "One Band, One Sound", Let's stop the hate Obama/Clinton in '08

Robert in Toronto,ON   June 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

I predict tha Obama's gonna get enough by 10PM tonight to officially announce that he has won the nomination.

I also predict (even to the dismay of Terry McAllaugh) that Hillary Clinton will concede (errrrr….I mean "suspend") her run for the campaign.

Why else would she be on the phone with the Obama camp?

Too bad for her because tonight more of the focus in New York will be on Joba Chamberlin and the Yankees against the Blue Jays (hahaha – Go Jays)

felice, Fredericksburg, VA   June 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

it's over Hillary. I'm really starting to feel embarrased for you. I used to hold you and former prez Clinton in such high esteem, but you both have become caricatures of yourselves. I actually supported your run for president early in the process, but now you appear to be a whinny little brat who can't have her way and is pitching a fit. You seem more interested in winning and gaining power than following the rules of the process. It is time for a real change in Washington and you and Bill have shown us that there would be nothing but continued drama if you are back in the WH. Please for the sake of party unity and for the good of the country, step aside. You lost fair and square.

Denver   June 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Hillary represents the will of the 17 million voices in her head.

thrilled to lose   June 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

I am just thrilled at the prospect of having a Democratic nominee that a full 50% or more of his own party can not back.

Dummy DEMS working to get the unelectable elected.

Spin spin spin.

I will write Hill in for a Nov win.

She is likable enough.”   June 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Can i have some freedelegates too . I am a democrat . Do we have to buy them . hOW MUCH PER 1 DELEGATE —

Ronnie@Texas   June 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Turn out the lights! The Party is over! Republican for Obama!!!!!!!

Adamantia   June 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Time for Obama to pack up and go home.

Dandelion.   June 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

I understand that women are upset but supporting John McCain, who is against women's rights, is not the answer. Dems, please unite. Stop saying the party is ruined.

This is our year. Let's not blow it.

INXIPRE   June 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Jon "Moron" Wrote: "I'd really like to hear just how Hillary is simply being selfish by staying in the race, when she is representing the will of over 17 million people."

Simply because she is as deluded as you. That is the reason why. Your imaginary 17 million people perpetrated by the CNN-Clintion News Network, and other simple-minded people like you.

I never believed that one day I will wake up in the 21st century america to listen or read from people like you in my life. What a waste of corpulation!

J Kay   June 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

FOX news states AP announced Barack Obama has effectively won the nomination. Where are you FOX?????

steveda - poconos   June 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Jon, at this point none of that matterds any more. Obama will clinch within the next few days and we will all need to unite to make sure we don't have four more years of this economic and military disaster our beloved country has become.

The ones screaming for her to resign are – in my mind – simply worried thaqt the party will be unable to re-unite after this long and often angry campaign.

That is the only thing Democrats should now concern themselves with lest we have to explain to our children and grandchildren why they must pick up the tax tab for these horrific deficits and pay in blood to finish a republican war intended to make profits for the rich. If we fail to unite, and somehow allow McCain to take the White House, forget the fingerpointing within the party – we all need to remember who we will really have to answer to: our children and theirs and maybe even the next one as well.

compromise   June 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

I totally agree with fee. I was angry with Hillary clinton on how she treat Obama but she has made him a better canditate to defeat mccaine. Please obama put hillary as your vp. It is hard for me to accept her but the both of you will make history.

Chelsea - West virginia   June 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Hillary Clinton to the supreme court would make everyone happy…

eddie   June 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

All you Clinton Supporters. I respect your candidate choice. I like both Candidates. I'm from Canada and I can't vote in the USA. And never one of our elections has been more important and significant as yours. I envy you the importance of your choice this year. Because the USA has a more important role in global stability and peace than Canada will ever have. So this is my suggestions as a neutral observer.

If you don't want to vote Obama because of the man himself and not because of his ideas wich are basically the same as Clinton's. At least don't betray your democratic values.

Don't vote for McCain.

If you really can't stand Obama. Although I don't really see why, I respect your choice.. At least don't betray your democratic values.

Don't vote McCain.

If you plan to vote for Mccain if Clinton lose and because you hate Obama. Plz be honest. Don't pretend to be a Democrat. Just say you're a disgrunted Clinton Supporter. It is your right to be so. If you vote McCain, yes you will punish Obama and you'll have a certain degree of vengeance. But you will punish yourself even more. You will punish your children. You will punish the young soldiers. You will punish the women's rights. You will punish World peace.

Don't vote McCain. Vote an empty box. Or vote Ron Paul, at least it will upset the republican vote. Just don't betray all the others democrats. And don't betray yourself.

NC Mother   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Democrats Unite…… This long campaign is coming to an end. Despite all the harsh words, both candidates are well-suited for the job and I would have been happy voting for either. Now it's time for us to come together and get the Republicans out of office.

Marnie   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

To Jon: I'm not thrilled with any of the 3 candidates. But while you're stating that over 17 million people support Hillarious Clinton, bring to light that over 17 million support Nobama also. Just so happens that more delegates/superdelagates support Nobama.

Jim   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

35 votes away from ultimate defeat.

Alex from Philly   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Now it's all about getting crazy Hillary supporters (I'm talking about those people who cried and wailed and chanted in front of cameras on 31st) to vote for OUR Democratic nominee

Clare in Orlando, FL   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Republicans! Give it a break. Hiliary is not that selfish that she would ruin the Democrats if she loses. She can run with McCannot. We call it , "sleeping with the enemy." Obama can choose another female and win in the general election.

Jan   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

How many of the 17 million people would vote hillary now? I did but never again.

Obama 08

Craig   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

TICK TICK TICK……..

Dear Hillary,

Don't go away mad….. Just go away

Isaac   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

From the day of the Iowa Caucus, Hillary has ALWAYS been behind (not including the 120 or so Super Delegate advantage she had coming out of the gate). For the life of me I can't understand why so many people feel that Hillary is so entitled to win that she can even steal the nomination from Obama (who has done absolutely nothing but play by the rules).

Oga Mazi from Sacramento, California   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Now is the time for Clinton's really friends to step in. It is hard, not everyone is well equiped to handle disappointment. To a greater numberof us the line between fantacy and reality is so blured. Really friends please help.

T   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

I AM VOTING FOR HILLARY CLINTON PEROID!

CONNIE HANNAH   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

We simply should not allow a candidate who is unable to perform simple math skills to become our nominee. HRC's fuzzy math allows her to claim victory due to popular vote. However, in the party, delegates elect the nominee. If her husband had stayed out if it, she may have won the most delegates. Once again, Bill has screwed… up!

Interested   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

I am a white woman over the age of 65 and would never consider voting for Hillary – other women candidates yes – Hillary no

sumner   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Jon — because she CAN'T WIN! She put up a spirited battle, and came very, very close. But, she lost. Dragging it out will only hurt our November chances. She's putting herself above the good of the party (and the country). That's what's selfish.

conservatives win again :)   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

I truely hope evey Hillary supporter doesn't just give in this easy. He stole the election from her because she is a woman. You must write her in when you vote for president!!!!! dont let this MAN get away with treating a professional educated woman like this.

Kim Perdue-Sims   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Okay Super Delegates! Let's all get behind OBAMA and take back our country from the republicans!

I PRAY that the Clinton Supporters will do so as well. One thing Senator Clinton made VERY CLEAR we need a democrat in the White House. Being nasty, mean-spirited or spiteful is not going to bring down gas prices, stop the war or unite this broken country! If you believed in her, believe in what she said!
PLEASE DO NOT VOTE FOR McCAIN out of anger!

Let's ALL come together. Black, White, Brown, Red, Yellow, Blue & Green and make this country stronger and better! Time to stop all of the fighting & foolishness! Young, Old, Rich, Poor and in between! Let's do it together!!

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA 2008 & 2012!

Jenny Paull   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Hillary is not being selfish. She's letting the results in two
elections today be counted before making her announcement.

Leave her alone and let the process play out.

Jenny Paull

Steal away   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

The victory is near….
After a year of cheating and lying Obama will seal the deal.

After the superdelegates abandon their purpose and do the wrong thing for the party Obama will win.

After a whopping 0.8% lead, Obama the chosen, will finally be anointed King of the Democrats.

Never mind that his support is declining. Never mind that no one likes the man they are now seeing.

B - NYC   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Hats off to Senator Obama… He needed four times the money and all of the media on his side to do it but he did…

Now to ALL of THE OBAMA supporters that have been so rude and ignorant through the entire campaign… You need us, we don't need you.

You have all been offensive and divided the party… We will not support you.

No Obama 2008

Kim C   June 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

We can finally see the light at the end of the tunnell….and it is not a train (smile).

Obama 08

Boye   June 3rd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

My fellow Americans, It's a wrap. To the general election we go.

Candi SC   June 3rd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Hillary is basically staying in the race because of McAuliffe. He is a jerk and can cause the people who voice their opinon for VP not to elect her. Hillary please turn your light out now.

Luis   June 3rd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

and McCain replies, " Keep those Hillary supporters coming." and Obama's campaign, "Oh s h i t ."

Susan, MO   June 3rd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

I agree with Fee Philadelphia!

No matter who wins, let's stick together Democrats :)

Clinton/Obama

Logic Man   June 3rd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter. I'm very excited that he is very close to clinching the nomination. However, if he succombs to political pressure and picks Hillary Clinton, I will not vote. It will show me that he will do whatever it takes to win including selling, his own message of change, out.

Michael   June 3rd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Bye Hillary!!!!!!!!

Mable Bollinger -FL   June 3rd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Need to subtract all those delegates from MI that the DNC handed him. His name wasn't even on the ballot — at his choice.

roseann   June 3rd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I am a diehard Hillary Clinton supporter. I will not vote at all unless hillary is on the ticket.

jonny   June 3rd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Holy flood of delegates! Check out Obama's website. By his count they are 31.5 away. This will be done by the end of the day.

Obama/Gore '08!!

Donj, NJ   June 3rd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter but i'd like to see an Obama-Clinton ticket. McCain wouldn't stand a change and it'd be historic.

Obama-Cliton '08/'12

Mike Birmingham, AL   June 3rd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

The Republican bloggers are out in force on the Ticker. Don't listen to the nuts trying to pull Clinton supporters over to the Republican side – just more Operation Chaos b.s.

Republicans = convincing Americans to vote against their best interests.

TAHARI in CT 4 OBAMA   June 3rd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

HERE WE GO!!! I WILL HAVE POM-POMS IN HAND THIS EVENING STARTING AT 6:30!!!

Donj, NJ   June 3rd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I am an Obama support but i'd like to see an Obama-Clinton ticket. McCain wouldn't stand a change and it'd be historic.

Obama-Cliton '08/'12

Arlene   June 3rd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

It is 33 away!

nathanshadow   June 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Obama represents more people, more states, more delegates, more money, more donors. Clinton ran a tough campaign, but it's time for the democrats to unite and defeat McCain.

JB   June 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

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

Hillary Clinton would have walked away with this nomination IF:

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

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

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

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

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

2008/2012 No Pres.No V P 4 Mc Clinton   June 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Obama will be our winner keep them coming Superdelegates.

Feinstein we sure don't need /want your Hil-liar for VP …………………

No Hillary for V.P. that would be a NO vote .

C   June 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Obama should realize that he cannot win in the fall without Clinton, and Clinton should realize that the race is over. A joint ticket is the only solution to the mess that the Democrats have created, and the bruised feelings of clearly a support base that greatly supported Clinton. Obama and the Democrats stand to lose if he cannot see the light and offer Clinton the VP role.

THE INDEPENDENT CANDIADATE FOR PRESIDEN   June 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

hilary dosent owe this party anything. They blame her for everything that goes wrong and will continue it. The super delegates are not voting the will of the people, that truely disturbs me and they will be held accountable next election. Kerry ?Kennedy? your done.

Mable Bollinger -FL   June 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

The old Democrat Party has indeed made its first Obama "change". It is now the Black Liberation Party. No true Democrat will ever support this, even should Sen Clinton be tapped as VP.

Debby   June 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Well he will have it by tomm. I think Sen. Clinton did an outstanding job and brought in over 17 million voters for the Dems. for being outspent 2 to 1 by Obama. Congrats to her. Its to bad the stupids are rushing to Obama and don't see her potential. If the Dems. lose this one they have no one to blame but themselves yet again. It seems far left nominee's don't make it in the White House so they really have an uphill battle with Obama.

Liar Obama   June 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Gutless wonders will install the weaker candidate….

and in Nov they will wonder how the democrats could lose this election. Most of America want to vote against the republicans- and yet we install the ONE democrat that can alienate 50% of his own party.

Love was the speech- but hate was the method.

Change was the message- the same old cheating tactics was what he used.

Unity was the promise- division was what he delivered.

Obama so sucks, that this lifelong FINALLY found a democrat that I could not love and can not unify behind.

Emma   June 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

She is selfish because she can't win the nomination and is keeping the apparent winner from focusing on the general election. It is over and the only reason superdelegates have not made their votes known is that everyone is tip toeing around Hillary, afraid to hurt her feelings by expressing their true feelings and support of one candidate.

She thinks she is keeping the superdelegates at bay when in actuality they are showing her respect, but after tonight, kick her butt out the door. If she doesn't go voluntarily then a kick will do it for me and most of all for her!

akamoke   June 3rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Hellooooo

This contest is screaming to be over..Let's get this november show on the road

Ted van Tol   June 3rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Wat a great, great moment it will be when Barack Obama will be the nomine for the democrats and not only for them but also for all the Americans who are desperetly want new politics. Obama will be respected around the world and I am sure he will be one of your best presidents ever.
Here in Europe we are welcoming him as a real worldleader.
He is also a litle bit our president! I have high expectations and I know he can make them real.

Withe love from the Netherlands.

Raymond Duke   June 3rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Obama will get the superdelegates that he needsto put him over the number required . It was a fixed election for him from the beginning with cnn and msnbc playing as media surrogates to keep down the bad publicity and to make excuses for him and to try and controll the news good or bad. It was apparent in just a little while that the DNC leadership was in his corner. I have been a democrat for 35 years but not no more . I will vote republican for the rest of my life along with the other four voting members of my family. I will not vote for a party that selects a man and woman who hate America. Well now I can start now watching movies and will not have to spend my time watching the news especially cnn and msnbc except for Lou Dobbs who was always fair and unbaised. I will watch fox news for the election results when Obama loses the General and then switch over to cnn and pmsnbc to watch them cry and wonder why and call white America racist.

Jane   June 3rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

I only hope the Obama team doesn't hope to placate us with a "dream ticket." To have someone of Sen. Clinton's caliber taking second place on the ticket to someone as unqualified as Obama is would be a disgrace to this country.

Michael Lewis   June 3rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

I support Obama 100%, but the race isn't over until we have met the rules…that means Obama must get the needed delegates before the race is over and Clinton concedes. But by the 1PM on Wednesday he will have what he needs and then some.

SYM   June 3rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

I want it over! Be woman enogh to accept the results and end the bitterness. We dont need the negative spin.

Deb   June 3rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

I hope the superdelegates do the right thing and listen to the voice and will of the people!

We want the viable candidate who can beat McCain in the fall and keep 17 million moderate and conservative voters in the Party.

If they ignore the will of the people and select Obama, the party will loose in November and they won't have a base of moderates and conservatives left to rebuild with.

The Democratic Party will be over after today, depending on what they decide.

This is not a "threat" it is a fact. We will not be brushed off a shoulder and told to site in the corner and be quite and vote for a Left wing nut job in training pants.

We love our country too much to let that happen!

Hillary 08

S. Holt   June 3rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

I hope Obama will declare his win tonight. Why is she getting so much press coverage today about her speech and her non-concession? I think she's probably trying to figure out a way to pay out her campaign bills. She doesn't care about the dnc. It's what SHE will get out of it. And why do people have the nerve to think she would be considered for the vp position. She likes the limelight. She and Bill would run the ship if she was on the ticket. This is his day, our day, just the start of the general election.

Ann Marie   June 3rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Obama has won 33 contests out of 51
Obama has the popular vote
Obama leads in pledged delegates
Obama has money, and no debt
Yet Hillary has the audacity to ask the superdelegates to overide that?
I just cant understand her thinking.

KAY   June 3rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

I HOPE HE IS NOT ACTUALLY CONSIDERING CHOOSING HC AS VP BECAUSE THAT IS SURE A DEATH WISH.

Kentucky   June 3rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Thanks to each superdelegate that is supporting Obama.

Obama 08

Mike Birmingham, AL   June 3rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

It's sad that people would change their vote to a candidate that is the exact opposite of their ideals just to spite the supporters.

This election is about the war and the lives of American troops, it's about the rampant cronyism that is the Republican Party, it's about the economy, it's about reproductive rights, it's about the future of this country.

It's not about your sour grapes and teaching a lesson to the DNC.

Amanda   June 3rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Jon Because almost 18 million have spoken and chosen OBAMA

What if?   June 3rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Well done President Obama, you are the real candidate that cares about all people, men, women, Latinos, the elderly, the poor whites, those lacking a college degree, Puerto Ricans, educated, African Americans, rich and poor of all races.

Do you honestly think McCain cares for Hillary as much as he has pretend to. Do Bill Clinton thanks that McCain and his crew really care about Hillary, they were praying she was going to be the democratic nominee. They was looking forward to having a field day with Hillary (and Bill baggage). Which incident do you think he would have came out right hock do you think he was hoping to use first….the Whitewater or the impeached of President Clinton, ect.?

Go OBAMA, GOOOOOOOOOOOO

Reality Check   June 3rd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

I'm writing this because the stupid other comment log closed.

What's wrong with everybody? What is this "well she didn't win the nomination…She deserves to be vice-president " business? What ever happen to freedom of choice? As in the nominee has the freedom to choose who they want to be vice-president. In the 1992 primaries no one suggested that Bill Clinton should have Jerry Brown as his vice-president. Get Real.

REALITY CHECK!!!

Ms. D   June 3rd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Obama have plenty of time for campaigning in West Virginia, Kentucky, and He has been campaigning hard in South Dakota. He will be okay!!

Barbara   June 3rd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

That's what I'm talking about……LET'S GO DEMOCRATS!!! LET THE GAMES BEGIN ON JOHN MCCAIN…..
HILLARY ARE YOU WITH US OR NOT!!!!!!!!!!! WE NEED YOU HILLARY AND WE WOULD BE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU JOIN US!!!!!!

Amanda   June 3rd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

We are on our way any minute now it will all be over :) OBAMA 08

bwl   June 3rd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

32 to go!!!

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   June 3rd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

She's wasted too much money already – needs to pay her bills and go back to the senate.

vic nashville,Tn   June 3rd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

CNN these news are no more important. Last Saturday DNC made clear statement to the voters DNC decide the nominee not the voter
But voters will send the message to DNC in November 5th that voter will decide the president not DNC
Hillary 08 change into Mc Cain 08

Mike   June 3rd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Just like watching Armageddon happen. I see why the Mayan calendar ends in 2012, the end of Obama's first term as president. The end of the world, well this country for sure.

do what you will   June 3rd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Do what you will to fix this for Obama.

He is now such a weak candidate that all the propping in the party can not hold this empty puppet up.

if Oprah couldn't do it… or the Kerrys and the Kennedys and the Celebrity bandwagon, and the free ride from the media, and the race-card playing, and the trashing and bashing of the opponent….
neither will the superdelegates succeed in creating the illusion that Obama can carry his own party much less the country.

You people need to grow a backbone and do what you were intended to do in such a close primary with a candidate that is clearly losing steam at the end.

Jot   June 3rd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Senator Feinstein is a great supporter of Hillary and we all love you here in California. Just to remind everybody the primaries are ending today so we don't need to be told that it should end. The delegates that were give to Obama from Hillary will be reflected in the November McCain's column, people watch

TJ   June 3rd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

All right! Lets wrap this up, unite, and beat McCain!

Ted (NC)   June 3rd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Why can't he "Win" it?

That should be the question. Obama has struggled since he won 11 in a row. They said 2 months ago it was over and Obama was going to win… but when?

He's limping across the finish line when if he was really that good he would have put this away 2 months ago.

Serious concerns for the Dems in November.

Jon   June 3rd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I'd really like to hear just how Hillary is simply being selfish by staying in the race, when she is representing the will of over 17 million people.

Fee, Philadelphia   June 3rd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Obama/Clinton '08

Let's unite and stop all of the trash talking. Just ridiculous! I know there are some bruised and hurt feelings, but it shouldn't blind us to the real opponent on issues that go against what most Democrats believe…and that is a Republican in office is the downfall of our country. Stop the wars!

D   June 3rd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

I hope Obama gets all the votes he needs by tonight so this mess can be all over with!!!

Getting close!   June 3rd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Unless something catastrophic happens, or there is a huge collective mind-change by the super delegates, it looks like Obama will be the Democratic nominee. Neither event is likely to happen.

The fight has been hard, and both candidates should be honored and congratulated for their hard work to not only win the nomination but for the way they have electrified the people, and gotten them to vote.

I frankly do not agree with Feinstein that Hillary should be VP. The VP position is largly ceremonial, and doesn't have much power to it. It is the "second string" position. Hillary deserves better. Hillary should be put in a position such as Secretary of State, or Secretary of Health.
In either position, she'd kick butt, and get some things done for the American people. She'd have a great deal more power, and she could work to reverse the deterioration of the last 7 1/2 years. Put some pretty boy (or girl) in as VP, and put Hillary to work where she can do a lot of good.

Democrats 08!!!!

Newly Independent in Oregon   June 3rd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

It's too bad popular vote (the will of the people) isn't the way we count winners in presidential elections.

What other screwball idea will they come up with to circumvent the will of the people when "super-delegates" is out of vogue?

Ptrick   June 3rd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

History is in the making……..who thought that this could happen in my lifetime?

Megan O. Toronto, ON, Canada   June 3rd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

YEA OBAMA!!!!!!!!

After the polls close and the contests are called people like Donna Brazile need to choose a side. It would seem according to Hillary's campign that she is not going to leave gracefully so SD should help her out :)

marie   June 3rd, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Superdelegates, what are you waiting for now?? Declare yourself or make yourself look bad. Obama is jumping hoops till the end because Hillary Clinton, even knowing she couldn't win with the numbers as they are, was not running her race with a sound, mature, selfless mind. She needs to be evaluated after all this, along with Bill and McAuliffe.

sb   June 3rd, 2008 1:32 pm ET

I hope Clinton doesn't concede. I would really like to see her and her husband the adulterer politically destroyed.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   June 3rd, 2008 1:32 pm ET

The numbers are stack too high against Hillary and she should give it up, there is no way she can win. The longer she stays the more delegates Obama continues to pick up, and none are going to her. Hillary is getting a gentle nudge to quit and Bill keeps flapping his mouth. Bill and Hillary please save the last bit of respect you have.

another one out the dem door   June 3rd, 2008 1:32 pm ET

I'm doing what Michelle Obama was going to do if the party nominee were to be HRC.

If the party nominee is going to be Obama, I will not vote for the party.

I have the same right to abandon my party as Michelle Obama has.

For the first time in 35 years, I am REALLY ashamed of my party. It fixed a primary and swiftboated its own best candidate.

I'm gone.

valerie   June 3rd, 2008 1:32 pm ET

POLITICS IS A DIRTY BUSINESS – WHAT IS THIS REALLY ABOUT? POWER – GREED – PRIDE – MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA

MartaK-Florida   June 3rd, 2008 1:32 pm ET

WRONG! He only needs 32 now. Don't you folks read his official blog?

Anson   June 3rd, 2008 1:31 pm ET

She could have gracefully end her race before the race actually ends to sho suppport of unity since Obama is going to win anyway. No one is forcing her out before time and should not. It would just have been great to show her supporters that they, as well, should unite behind the nominee. Now that the undeclared superdelegates see she will not back down until the last second runs out, they will come out sooner and endorse the winner – Obama

ariel   June 3rd, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Glory hallelujah!

FT   June 3rd, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Dems superdelegates know what to do to end this primary season, help select the nominee, unite the party, and start preparing for general election. Those who are still dragging their feet are just not humble enough to endorse the leading candidate. I believe they have some ridiculous reasons why they don't want to endorse until the last day of primary elections.

s   June 3rd, 2008 1:31 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter, and for the longest time I said I would not vote for Hillary long before the campaigning began. I just think she is fake. I am still not a fan, but I think Obama should offer her the VP spot. I guess I am getting a little soft in my old age.

Bulldog   June 3rd, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Obama is the democratic nominee, plain and simple. This race has been intellectual over for weeks now, but emotionally it has continued for Hillary and many of her supporters. They have had a very hard time to emotionally let go. When emotions rise people say and do dumb things. Hillary needs to give ample time to allow emotions to calm down before the general election so people will think rationally before going to vote.

Pam   June 3rd, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Tonight we will see Hillary Clintons true colors!!!

Is it about her and Bill or the democratic party???

We'll see!

Karen   June 3rd, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Not surrised at all that Clintons will take the fight to the convention floor. What they do not see is that they will be defeate more fully, humuliated more deeply, and wounded more fatally. Their legacy will be written as one of a kind of selfish, destructive politicians in American history. No surprise. This is their destiny.

Omaba needs no worry at all, because Clintons are self defeating by showing the true colors to their supporters. Many won't share Clintons' self interest and finally come to a conclusion that they have chosen a wrong person.

It won't surprise me if Clintons dig dirt of OBama themselves. What they do not know is that dirts will come to them even faster.

Y   June 3rd, 2008 1:31 pm ET

If Hillary does not know when to pull out of this race, how will she know when to pull out of Iraq? Her supporters are saying that they would rather vote for the war to continue then to vote for a fellow African-America Democrat.

A Hillary supporter at the Democratic committee meeting on Saturday called Obama an inadequate black man. My relatives in Canada asked me why are Americans so racist. I explained to them that its just some people. Most Americans are open-minded and bright. Lord help us.

Timothy   June 3rd, 2008 1:31 pm ET

It will be over for Clinton as a pres candidate tonight. Also, she will not be VP. Should would probably do better with a cabinet position like healthcare zar or stay in the senate if she can win her seat again. Congratulation Obama. We did it!

Yes We Can!
Yes We Did!
Yes We Will Continue!

Oregon   June 3rd, 2008 1:30 pm ET

And Obama will get about 17 pledge delegates from MT and SD. So, at this point Obama needs only about 20 super delegates from 200 which remain uncommitted. Put it another way . . . Hillary Clinton can only win if she gets about 90% of remaining super delegates. When has anyone gotten 90% of any bloc? Especially a candidate who's $20 million in debt and has angered important people within the Democratic Party.

She's toast.

Kris   June 3rd, 2008 1:30 pm ET

The primaries are almost over, now the REAL fun begins!

Obama-Junkie, IL   June 3rd, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Come on superdelegates! We need at least another 10 superdelegates by 3pm e.s.t. today and another 10 superdelegates by 8pm e.s.t. tonight.

For those states (like Illinois-3, Delaware-4, South Carolina-3, North Carolina-5, Oregon-5, Missouri-6, Colorado-5, Virginia-5) that already voted for Obama, those superdelegates have no excuses to be waiting on the side-lines! That would be 36 superdelegates right there alone!

Independant now   June 3rd, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Oh but CNN, your news is worthless. You post blogs that are 100% incorrect. Anyway, we can't really count the superdelegates until the convention.

Clare in Orlando, FL   June 3rd, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Very Good! Hiilary, keep the fight! You don't have to bow out, they will remove you. Thanks Hill for your support. :O(

fix it for the lesser candidate   June 3rd, 2008 1:29 pm ET

I love how the superdelegates will flock to Obama to create the impression of strength and unity.

Get real… this party is divided. If Hillary divided it, yes, we could come back to support the weaker candidate, Obama.

But Obama and his supporters were the divisive ones- and on a platform of unity and change.

Obama played the race card and recklessly divided the party by race, age, gender, income, education, and geography.

All those he mocked, jeered and alienated WILL NEVER COME BACK.

Even Michelle said she would have to think about voting for the democratic nominee if it were to be HRC. The rest of the party will have to think about voting for the democratic nominee, if it is the puppet Obama.

Who will vote for the unqualified, inexperienced, cocky, boastful, lying, cheating, hypocritical and racist panderer, Obama?

Stand up all those who believe in freedom and equality and Justice and say no to this fixed primary.

FRED, ATLANTA GA   June 3rd, 2008 1:29 pm ET

TIME TO UNITE OBAMA HAS THIS HANDS DOWN!!

OBAMA 08/12 YES WE CAN & YES WE WILL!!!!

unions are not stupid   June 3rd, 2008 1:29 pm ET

I wish someone in the party maybe Al Gore would come out in a very public way and slap down this lie that HRC has the popular vote yes she does if you don't count votes in several states! if you count all the votes with MI and FL he wins in the popular vote and will probably increase that lead tonight. Since when does the media not report the difference between fact and campaign rhetoric! or as i call them flat out lies to the American people. I have max out my donation to Clinton. I thought no matter Obama or Clinton we are in for much improved over bush. Then I have learned she can not open her mouth without lying. She is as bad as her husband.I never liked him because I can not stand the lying that goes on in our politics makes us look third world! she is a poster child for third world politics take advantage of people who don't know any better. Truly sad!

Fred up north   June 3rd, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Now! what does HRC have up her sleeve ? I Just don't trust that man ! OPS!!! WOMAN

???   June 3rd, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Oops! Looks like her Michigan plan backfired.

Cayman   June 3rd, 2008 1:29 pm ET

KEEP COUNTING…FINALLY THIS IS COMING TO AN END..CAN'T WAIT TO PARTY TONIGHT…I WILL HAVE FIREWORKS RIGHT OUSIDE IN MY YARD…TO SHOW MY REPUBLICAN NEIGHBORS THAT WE ARE COMING TO TAKE THE WHITE HOUSE IN NOVEMBER.

OBAMA 08

Don   June 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

YES WE CAN!

Debbie   June 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Jennifer DeChant from Maine also announced support for Obama today.

John   June 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

I am not a Republican or a Democrat, I am mostly undecided. I just left 20 years active duty in the military and thought it a conflict of interest to vote for a President, I serve under whoever the winner is, and proudly.

However, this election will be different. I see the Democratic party fighting about whom will be the best one to defeat Sen. McCain in November. It seems that an almost equal amount of Democrats voted for either candidate. So, each of them has support out their and they both can do well against Sen. McCain. My problem is that all I here are Sen. Clinton supporters whining about this and that and how they won't get behind party unity and Sen. Obama. Why? Your a democrat. If you won't support him Tuesday night when he gets the delegates then you are truly right, Sen. Clinton has the best chance to win. because about half lf the Democratic party will not vote for Sen. Obama. Its a self-fulfilling prophecy. Just unite the party, stand behind the Senator and let Hilary become Sec. of State or another cabinet position.

RJ   June 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Tell HRC it is OVER! The writing has been on the wall for sometime now. Give it up, and lets get the REAL PARTY started!

Kim Lewis   June 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Way to go Senator Obama! I hope he gets the remainder of the delegates and superdelegates by tonight. I am so ready for this to be over. I wish Clinton would finally concede the nomination. She needs to try to help put the Democratic party back together rather than trying to tear us apart any more than we already are.

Dave   June 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

But by Hillithmtic… those are all reduced by a factor of 9, and the phantom additions go to her….

39 YR OLD WHITE WOMAN IN SEATTLE   June 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

I am sooo glad this is almost over. I hope and pray that HRC stands by her word and "back the Dem Nom" as she stated. Taking this to the convention will only contiue to devide. It is time to move forward and get the party ready for November!! Go Dems 08/12 and Obama make us proud!!!!!

Gina   June 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

I'm voting for McCain come November!! Don't try to convince me with the whole "McCain will overturn Roe v Wade" thing because I don't care, if you are stupid enough to get pregnant DEAL WITH IT!!! Hillary is the ONLY candidate that deserves to win even if she has to take her case until November! I don't care if she has to buy or steal the nomination she is the only one with the experience to lead! Sometimes the end justifies the menas.

Suzanne   June 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Actually, it's down to 32 and they will keep coming until we have enough to win the nomination before the polls close in Montana and SD. Tonight is the night to end this long process and begin the healing so we can win in November. Also stop with the VP talk. It isn't going to happen. However, Hillary would be a good person to work on health care; maybe head up Health and Human Services, if she can get over herself and become a genuine player.

Wayne   June 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

CNN. Please cover the fact that Obama is the first African American in history to win a Presidential nomination and NOT the fact that Clinton has lost. We have known that Clinton has lost for months now.

Also, please do not give the illusion that Obama cant win without Hillary. HE BEAT HILLARY without her help.

Its simple. McCain is for extending Bush tax cuts for the top 2% and continuing the war at least though his first 4 years.

That leaves the government no money to do anything about Healthcare, Jobs, the border, infrastructure etc. Obama doesnt need Clinton to make these points.

If Obama is the nominee he will repeal Bush tax cuts and end the war in Iraq. This will free up resources to improve healthcare, public education, jobs, roads, the border and all of the many other issues that need to be addressed.

This will be the reality voters will need to choose from with or without Hill as the VP.

One last thing . . .   June 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

OBAMA IS NOT A REAL "PROFESSOR" OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, as he likes to claim.

He is a "Lecturer," "Instructor," or "Adjunct" Professor. These terms are synonymous. These positions are NOT tenure-track positions, and their responsibility is only to UNDERGRADUATE education. Anyone who actually attended college or university understands that.

And now I'm outta these blogs — gonna live my life honorably again — gonna vote anything but Democrat!

john   June 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Obama will get the delegates today to be the nominee presumptive.

But what does it matter DIEBOLD has already decided who the President will be come Janurary 09. the voters are just a problem that has to be manipulated.

DIEBOLD is the real president

Rosalynd Florida   June 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Obama will clinch the nomination today or tomorrow. It is about time the Democrats can now concentrate on unseating the Replublicans. Go Dems, this Independent voter is rooting for you!

Concern Citizen   June 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Please Hillary let the fat lady just sing. You and your followers (old, PWT, and uneducated) are hurting the party. Just leave.

Sign
Concern Citizen

Eddie G   June 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Keep those delegates coming.

I wondered if Obama had done the right thing by turning his attention to the general election over the past weeks. He did not spend much time campaigning for states like West Virginia, Kentucky, South Dakota and also PR. But it was the right choice. In the weeks to come and all the way to the general, he will pick up more an more support to defeat McCain.

Andrea E- Atlanta   June 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Barack!!! OMG! Come on superdelegates. Make history tonight and let the GOP know that the Dems are going to take the White, Senate and House by storm.

Brian (Aurora CO)   June 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Here come the deluge. Hold on to your hats!

David   June 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Hillary Clinton groep has not yet come in terms with the reality.
They are racing against the time.

I propose we live them to go on with there campaign till 2012.

If Obama is wise he should not give her VP, because she will always like to destroy him or even prefer him dead in other for her to be president…

Female ex-Hillary Supporter   June 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

My fellow women!
We Are NOT Victims!
Stop acting like it – she wasnot treated unfairly, and she's done most of the attacking & dirt slinging by FAR.
She simply LOST.
Get over it.

OBAMA/DEMOCRATS 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ernest   June 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Thank God! It is time to put McCain in his position.

Anne   June 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

This is like pulling out a tooth slowly. Nothing will save the tooth, and it's time to stop the pain. The super delegates should do their job and end this thing.

Tyrone Brown, Seattle, WA   June 3rd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

He will get the 35 delegates and more before the day is over. It is a great day for the campaign, the movement and the country. We are ready for the next phase of the campaign to make Obama the 44th President of the United States.

Tyrone

Kiah   June 3rd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

I hear US coming…

Obama '08!

Pro Obama   June 3rd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

There is a high probability that Obama will win either tonight or some time this week. More Super-Delegates are supporting Obama.

Ross   June 3rd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

I think Clinton will concede tonight. It wouldn't make sense for her to have her campaign in political purgatory by saying he has the delegates but not clearly ending her campaign. One of the main reasons that she lost to Obama was that she is incapable of giving a clear simple response to simple questions. Remember the drivers license for illegal immigrants issue? And the lengthy amount of time it took for her to admit that her Iraq war vote was a mistake? It would be quite sad if she tries to have it both ways even in defeat.

Gerry   June 3rd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

now 32

Chyrel Wallace-Jackson, Chicago Illinois   June 3rd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

I'm quite happy for him, God knows this has been a long, exhausting, road traveled. I would also like to request for all the pundits and political figures to stop insisting that he make HRC his VP. He has earned the right as so many nominees before him to select who he wants as his VP. I can't see how that is even an option I don't care how many misguided folks voted for her with all of the negativity she has brought to this campaign. Give us all a break.

Chamorrita60   June 3rd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Our GOD is an awesome GOD for he knows the truth and the TRUTH shall always set YOU free.

Say hello to President Barrack Obama.

Let the people say Amen, Amen, Amen.

TonyNJHC   June 3rd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Enough is Enough!!! Hillary Clinton does Not have any reason to concede the contest for Dem Candidate for President of The United States of America. In my opinion, we are seeing an attempt to unfairly influence the voters of the Great States of Montana and South Dakota. I have faith in these good folks, Living in God's Country so to speak, to not be hoodwinked into not voting. In my opinion, as well as others, Hillary Clinton is the only Electable Democrat to win the election in November. Hillary is still in the running folks, and will protect our Democracy & The American People. Hillary Clinton has allot of Heart and will be a champion of both The American People and Liberty. This is why our country is so great, our people and liberty. That's why so many around the world wish they were living here. Hillary will also be a tough representative when dealing with governments overseas. Hillary is no pushover! She will make a wonderful President of our Democracy, and more importantly,she will keep our great nation just that, a Democracy!!!

Obama all the way   June 3rd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Finallyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy……..I am at work and I can't stay focus, I live on CNN…..can Mrs Hillary please calls it quiet, what is she waiting on…….the fat man to sing………….well I am singinggggggggggg, leave the race……move one…………..go home……….Bill is calling you.

superdelegates decide our VOTES WRONG...   June 3rd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

WRONG WAY TO END A CAMPAIGN DEMOCRATES. I WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO THIS RACIST SEXIST GOOD OLD BOY PARTY ANYMORE. I WILL VOTE INDEPENDENT FOR MY STATES CHOICE HILARY CLINTON. EVEN IF SHE IS NOT NOMINATED, I SUGEST THE SO CALLED SUPER DELEGATES, WITH ALL THEIR POWER, VOTE THEIR STATES. HEAR THAT KERRY AND KENNEDY? YOU HAVE DISENFRANCHISED YOUR OWN STATES, AND COME REELECTION TIME WE WILL NOT FORGET. I EXPECT OUR STATES LEADERS TO TAKE THE LEAD ON THIS, OUR SUPERDELEGATES SHOULD VOTE THE ALMOST 2 MILLIONM PEOPLE WAY WHO VOTED FOR HILARY, IF THEY DONT. THEY FACE OUR WRATH COME ELECTION TIME. TAKE THE LEAD FOR SOMETHING FLORIDA. DO THE RIGHT THING.

jake from NY   June 3rd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Wow, CNN has really been off their game today.

First they are playing a cat-and-mouse game of reporting conflicting stories at the exact same time.

Second they are not reporting on anything that matters tonight…. like the 8 or nine superdelegates that Obama has picked up today alone…. not to mention the 40-50 supers that are ready to publicly cast their vote toward obama.

I appreciate all that Hillary has stood for, BUT CNN, PLEASE GET ON WITH REPORTING ACTUAL NEWS, ENOUGH OF THIS NONSENSE TABLOID REPORTING!!!!

First time Dem voter

joe   June 3rd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

you think obama having radical friends is a problem, you wait till mcsame gives you a radical economy and send all your children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren to war because he wants to be in Iraq for over a hundred years.

Female ex-Hillary Supporter   June 3rd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

My fellow Women – let's put down the emotional reactiveness and get on board with OUR PARTY!
Remember? Democrats? Hello?
This is what HILLARY has been preaching all along…how much you REALLY support her will be evidenced by how you respond in the wake of her defeat.
Time to show we're adults & intelligent women, beyond those sexist sisters out there who were just for Hillary because of her gender!

OBAMA/DEMOCRATS 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

stacked deck   June 3rd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Well… it is easy to win when you cheat.

Not only is he dependent on Superdelegates to win… but he must have them go against their intended purpose and back him.

This Democratic primary was all about cheating, propaganda to create the impression of strength in Obama, propaganda to create the illusion of hate for Clinton.

Infortunately, propaganda works only on the young and naive and the gullible.

The rest of the party knew that Hillary was loved. We knew the media was being biased in their coverage. We saw the debates stacked in Obama's favor. We saw Obama cheat at caucus. We know that the early caucus wins created the impression of greater support for Obama than he had.

This was all part of the carefully orchestrated strategy by Obama. The race card propelled him to an early lead- only to backfire at the end.

When you cheat you can win. But the GE will be a different game.

odell williams   June 3rd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

I feel that it is time for this party to come together or die. Sen. Clinton talks about the party she is being totally selfish. There come a time when you should put yourself on hold for the party as a whole. This is only helping the other party not her she should drop out

Uncle Sam   June 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Former Clinton supporters for McCain '08

WFK   June 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

It's over.

Albert/MD   June 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

It is over months ago. It's over and it will be finally over tonight. Thanks and God bless America and God bless Sen. Obama (President Obama).

Sam   June 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

So that means he needs at most 20 super delegate enorsements to clinch the nomination today…it's happening. Obama has been able to beat the Clinton machine!!!!!!! OMG

Chris Jones   June 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

35 away NO PROBLEM, OBAMA no CLINton. He he still based on POLLS leading both of those states(Montana and South Dakota)

Clinton/McCain   June 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Thanks for the update! I will e-mail the supers and tell them the bad decision they just made and point out that they should make their decisions based on gut feeling and not because of political pressure.

Rebe   June 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Enough is enough. Someone in charge needs to sit Hillary down and let her know she lost . It's over and the fat lady has sung. She is getting ridiculous now thinking the superdelagtes will turn to her like Obama is nothing even though He has the most populat votes, delegate votes and super delegates votes. This is not a race for the presidency anymore for Hillary, it's a race because of race. Hillary can't fathom a black man who was almost a no name winning over her. I hope Obama annouces tomorrow that he has won and is the nominee. I can't wait to see what Hillary is going to try and do then but believe me she will try something that won't work like everything else she tried to discredit Obama. I say the news about that woman who shouted Mccain will win if Hillary is not nominated. I got news for her, McCain will NOT win and Obama will be her president whether she likes it ot not!

Hillary, Liar on day 1   June 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Hillary is trying to take the joy of Obama's win. She does not want him to celebrate defeating her. Another reason why hillary is mentally ill. She’s sick and the worst part of it, she's knows how mentally ill she is.

The WORLD would be celebrating this defeat including Obama. Clinton will NOT take the wind out of this sail. After today hillary will be reduced to an old bitter racist ugly mentally ill woman who has lost her bearings on reality

carolflowery   June 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

are you sure, lolololol, or is this another ap foul up

Griff   June 3rd, 2008 1:23 pm ET

To go with you're Country Song… Yesterday… I have another one….. It's no use running, when your on the wrong road…….

Venus   June 3rd, 2008 1:23 pm ET

CNN – you gotta move fast today!

Obama needs 33 SD now!

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   June 3rd, 2008 1:23 pm ET

He He He I'll be watching a different channel this evening.

Blitzer, Brown, Dobbs can stick HRC

Noelle   June 3rd, 2008 1:23 pm ET

It's high time Democrats united and moved forward to WIN the Whitehouse in November with Barack Obama as President.
GoObama, 2008. Noelle, Seattle, WA

Peterson   June 3rd, 2008 1:23 pm ET

this is good news, i am ready to celebrate tonight

Josh   June 3rd, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Well…this is typical of an Obama campaign…pushing everyone else who's campaigning against him out of the way or disqualifying them and making sure he's the only inevitable choice.

Obama, hate to break it to you, but you ain't gettin' this Democrat's vote…and I'm a 20 yr. old Hispanic. YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO THIS NATION! I have never supported you and WILL NEVER support you! I seriously hope McCain wins…that will put you off your high horse and give all Democrats a reality check…allowing them to re-think their decision making next time.

fairandstraight   June 3rd, 2008 1:22 pm ET

The rest of the superdelegates that decided long ago but didn't want to hurt Sen. Clinton's feelings need to cast their support behind Sen. Obama before the results of this primary are in tonight. Otherwise, the Clinton's will claim they gave him the nomination.

It would be better to give 20 or 30 delegates than 201.

Wow!   June 3rd, 2008 1:22 pm ET

This is so exciting!! Either way, no matter who would have won, we are seeing history in the making. I wish it hadn't been so ugly to get here, but I'm glad I'm here to see the day.

I'm a 42 year old Black woman and NEVER did I think that ANYONE who represented me in any way Black or Female would be in office before I was headed to the bone yard. If I weren't at work, I'd cry tears of joy. I think tonight, I just might.

Obama O-8/12!!!

marcinkus   June 3rd, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Congratulations, Obama

Sherry in Kentucky   June 3rd, 2008 1:22 pm ET

We are almost there! Keep them coming!

Jack   June 3rd, 2008 1:22 pm ET

It would be good for they party if the superdelegates commit by the end of the night and stand united in the morning with the two side by side ready to take on the republicans.

Bill PA   June 3rd, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Makes me sick.

MR-TN   June 3rd, 2008 1:22 pm ET

VIABLE…HOW?

THESE OLDER LADIES ARE KILLING ME…

WHERE WERE THEY WHEN GERALDINE FERRARO WAS RUNNING FOR VP?

IF THEY HAD ELECTED DUKAKIS, SHE COULD HAVE BEEN THE FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT!

YOU KNOW HOW THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN IS DIFFERENT FROM A MOVIE…THE CREDITS ROLE UP…THE LIGHTS IN THE THEATRE COME ON…AND YOU KNOW ITS OVER!

IT'S OVER!!!!!!

Yeaaaaaaaaah!!   June 3rd, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Way to go!

Garth   June 3rd, 2008 1:21 pm ET

I think this shows that everyone (except for Hillary and her idiot campaign manager McAullife) wants this over. I see a flood of Supers coming over to Obama today so that he wins tonight after the two primaries and we can put this to bed.

Griff   June 3rd, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Because the "White House" is Restricted. I have often Predicted… Borack Obama is Addicted… To Failure…..

Nancy   June 3rd, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Thank you for your support. I wish Hillary all the best in her new roll, whatever that may be. For the first time in my life (CNN want to spin that) I will be proud of the President and the First Lady. Finally, I can have some trust in our government. I am confident that Barack Obama can clean up the mess of the last 20 years.

JM   June 3rd, 2008 1:21 pm ET

CLINTON HAS BEEN TREATED DISRESPECTFULLY BY THE MEDIA, ESPECIALLY CNN & MSNBC.
SHE SHOULD NOT CONCEDE, SHE SHOULD TAKE THIS TO THE CONVENTION OR RUN AS AN INDEPENDANT

Vy, California   June 3rd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

go OBAMA!!!

Enlightened Voter -   June 3rd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

I wish Hillary would stop saying she has won the popular vote, she hasn't just another sniper, gastaxholiday lie.

colin- south africa   June 3rd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

viva obama VIVA!

faye, NV   June 3rd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

I think it is about time for the sups to tally up and get this party behind our next President Obama.

enomisa   June 3rd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Yeah… Obama can win

I mean… he's is Black… and the Country is in a real bad way and really really wants to vote DEMOCRATIC.

Unfortunately, you are installing the ONLY democrat who can actually lose in this ripe-for-democrat GE.

You people do not know how to win a GE. You just want to feel good about who you all have running. Obama is a candidate who can not win in a party that could not lose.

Now just watch the party lose the GE.

Afi   June 3rd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Hopefully she know how to cook.

Robin   June 3rd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

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

dana   June 3rd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

COOL……………Be ready to report the victory speach on time!!!!!!!!!!

Ratgurl   June 3rd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Barack, if I were a Superdelegate, I'd vote for you too. I'll go donate another $20 to your campaign now :)

Ed, Santa Fe NM   June 3rd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

TICK TICK TICK…… and Hillary hangs on like stink on a monkey

ClintonSpinsHerDonors   June 3rd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

what are the rest of the superdelgates waiting for we need to declare victory after the last primary in Montana and SD. Come on guy cast your vote you are not much important than the 36M voters who already cast their vote. Do it know and let's move our attention to the repulicans (false christians).

proud army and navy mom   June 3rd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

What this article doesn't say is the hillary needs 195 delegates to clinch the nominee. virtually impossible!

cnn tell the whole story and not just fractions of it. you'll are slipping.

Law O.   June 3rd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

After today that number will reduce to 15 or lesser delegates required

Enough Already!   June 3rd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Time for a Change!
Goodbye Clintons
Hello Barrack.

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   June 3rd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

To Hillary Supporters…

Please note the numbers listed in this ticker article. Hillary does not have the numbers. She has not had a numeric chance since February.

THESE NUMBERS WOULD BE WORSE FOR HER WERE IT 'NOT' FOR OPERATION CHAOS… (which NO news organization EVER mentions……. Rush actually kept Hillary's campaign alive)

it is now to the point where spin does not come into play. No more calling a loss, a win. no more playing the race card (as you accuse the other of doing it), no more playing the victim card, no more playing the gender card.

This race will be over by morning. And Senator Obama will no longer have to fight battles from both outside the party and within.

To those with their petty, funky threat to vote against the Democratic prty…

GO…. GET THE HELL OUT OF MY PARTY…. NOW !

WOW - Cedar Hill, TX   June 3rd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

OMG!!!! this is wonderful news…..this is history in the making…..

Obama all the way……..

Tony, Miami   June 3rd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

May be she read in the sky the 193 superdelegates who remain uncommitted are going to endorse her.

Eddy   June 3rd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

"CNN has also confirmed that six of the 13 Florida delegates pledged to John Edwards are now backing Obama, giving him three additional pledged delegate votes."

Does this mean that 6/13 of the popular vote for Edwards should now be attributed to Obama?

Cross sections of votes at any particular moment before the day of the general election tell you nothing about the ultimate electability of a candidate, but only how people were thinking on a particular day with a particular amount of information. The earlier the primary, the less information they will have. Everything that happens thereafter, including the increasing visibility of the remaining candidates, and the dropping out of other contestants, affects the final decisions. The only vote that really counts is the one in November.

Cynthia   June 3rd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Great! One of the other channels is reporting more but he will get there. Anything worth having is worth waiting for.

Joseph   June 3rd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

In 2000, the Supreme Court ruled that votes in Florida should be counted, but imposed a deadline–that they had to be counted by midnight of the day the Court issued the ruling. This was to protect the nation from any chaos, and it was a ruling that only applied to Gore v. Bush.

In 2008, the Democratic National Party and a host of characters have revived the ruling. In the interest of the protecting the party from chaos, they are saying that a candidate must withdraw prior to the votes being cast at the convention, where a legitimate argument can be made that Florida and Michigan delegates did not receive a fair hearing in the representation of their voters.

Which is more important–for the Party to be organized so they could beat McCain, or for the Party to nominate the individual who represents the will of the people?

The media conveniently forgets that many Super delegates that had previously committed to Clinton had switched to Obama. Until the convention, the reverse could also happen. It makes not sense for anyone to give up, especially when they are within striking distance of the nomination.

To the media, the pundits, the journalists, the Obama supporters–let the cycle play out, and try not to act like the Supreme Court of 2000 who gave us one of the most tragic and flawed decisions in the history of this nation.

Dee, St. Louis   June 3rd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

So close. I can not wait until tonight!!!

Kenneth   June 3rd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Good niiiggghhhttt, the party is oooover!

Obama 08 & 12

JJ   June 3rd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Let's go SUPERS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)

YANICK   June 3rd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

WE NEED TO GET BEHIND OBAMA TO BEAT JOHN MCSAME

Never Obama - Anti Obama movement   June 3rd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

which he will need the super delegates to reach the goal line….the voters have not picked Obama but Hillary since March 4th.

Innocent   June 3rd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

…..and the winner is…..OK, let's not mention HIS name until latter tonight.

Innocent (NJ)

Janey for Hillary   June 3rd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

I love it! The DNC have made Obama their candidate and Hillary steals the show! The people are hanging on her every word, still voting for her and sending her flowers…What a boring election this will be if democrat's 2nd choice runs against McCain. Ho-Hum politics as usual. Hillary brought us to the brink of excitement only to have us slapped down by DNC elite.Pathetic–McCain 2008–at least he has a sense of humor!

jfs Memhis, Tn   June 3rd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Come on Super Delegates…….Lets end this thing "Tonight "with a celebration !!!! We can show the Country and the "World" the Democratic choice . OBAMA the next President of The United States.

David, Silver Spring, MD   June 3rd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

How about Hillary? Has she picked up any delegates today?

arc   June 3rd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

It's truly an exciting time for the United States. Not just for Americans but for all citizens around the globe! The Eyes of the World will be on the future and the American General Election in November.

People no longer want to listen to the anger-laden, hate-filled rants of many of Hillary Clinton's supporters.

God Bless This Nation!

Hillary, Liar on day 1   June 3rd, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Hillary is one selfish woman.

This really shows how mentally ill Hillary is.

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

Judgment is not Hillary's strong suit.

United we make a difference, not through anger and seperation   June 3rd, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Like all Obama supporters, I'm very excited and happy to see this, but lets remember UNITED WE CAN MAKE A CHANGE.

BOTH sides of this primary race have made some very negative and angry comment toward one another, and their supporters, (statements of racism, sexism, cheating, and an amazing amount of mud slinging for a democratic primary) which accomplishes nothing. Lets try to be honorable and noble with our comments….something this country was known for, but some of it's actions/decisions have overshadowed that in the last 8 years.

If this is HRC's last night in the primary, then I thank her for her positive impacts and respect the drive of her supporters.

Sharon R.   June 3rd, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Go Obama, you have ran a good clean campaign and you will be the nominee. God rewards righteousness but not evil works.
Yes, We Can! Hillary needs to show some dignity and get out of the race tomorrow. Bill is getting pretty rough with his language. He has messed her campaign up to a degree. I doubt if she is the VP candidate. God bless Obama and please protect him and his family Lord.

Damion K. Miles   June 3rd, 2008 1:14 pm ET

I just want Hillary and her supporters to stop saying that she's still fighting. She's not fighting, she's just playing the game out. Barack Obama is 1st and goal on her goal line with under 2 minutes left, she has no timeouts and he has a 21pt lead already. She's not fighting, she's just on the field waiting for time to run out… and that should be about 10pm EST.

Paige   June 3rd, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Clinton should have saved face long ago. I don't think she'll be the VP pick, either. Go away, Hillary!

matt   June 3rd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

and clinton leads in the popular vote.. So now i ask to you

Would you honestly give me ur response ( forget the canidates)

How would you want us to count for the future of the democratic party.

Rather have DELEGATES OR POPULAR VOTE to win your election.

I pick Popular vote. For the future of our country, We are at a point where we can count the popular vote quickly and accurately.

Delegates no longer make sense for the people of this nation. We have the intelligence to decide who the better canidate is.

Venus   June 3rd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Count em' and weep Hillary!

You keep trying to control the Obama Express! Give it up!

You will not be able to stop his victory speech tonight!

Go Obama! I love how his team is always ahead of Hillary!

PSmith   June 3rd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

CNN!

Get a life!

Montana is Obama Country   June 3rd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

.. On the Whitehouse Express… here comes America for the people and by the people……!!

YES…WE…CAN…..

YES…WE…CAN….

YES…WE…CAN….

bill pike   June 3rd, 2008 1:12 pm ET

martin luther kind is looking down and proud of how far we have come, but so i abraham lincoln. obama won not because he is black but in spite of the fact he is black. i am 70,vet,white,small town american,ex republicn, who is proud of our country that this happened. actions really do speak louder than words.

for obama nj   June 3rd, 2008 1:12 pm ET

he' down to 30.5 now

manie   June 3rd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

The respect and the positive Obama's campain pay. Everybody should recognized it. That is the response of the superdelegate. Yes

Venus   June 3rd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Yeeeeeeeeehawwwwwwwww!

Come on Big Brown!

At this rate today – we won't need Hillary speech!

Come on MT and SD – give Obama a big win!

YES WE CAN!!!

Lovely in VA   June 3rd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

"They may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one…."

Party at my house tonight!!!

Race is over   June 3rd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Let's change the chapter now…

student   June 3rd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Given:
C. needs 201 to get the nomination.
There are only 193 delegates left.

Question:
IS SHE THAT CRAZY?

Mary   June 3rd, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Barack, NO DEAL WITH HRC FOR VEEP!

NO DEAL!

NO DEAL!

A better VEEP is just round the corner- a white woman of high morality and superior character, don't settle for the devil's choice.

Pat   June 3rd, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Selected.

Not Elected.

Shawn T   June 3rd, 2008 1:10 pm ET

BS vs TRUTH

BS – Hillary has more experience.
TRUTH – Her experience as first lady doesn't count

BS – Barack and Michelle Obama are closet muslims who hate America just like Rev. Wright.
TRUTH – Rev. Wright is a pastor of the CHRISTIAN Trinity Church, who does NOT speak for the Obamas.

BS – Hillary is the stronger candidate against McCain.
TRUTH – She's not even beating Obama, so how can she possibly be stronger against McCain? McCain directs all his attacks against Obama, he doesn't even mention her name. If Hillary was really the stronger candidate, would all superdelegates be flocking (even switching) over to Obama? What do you think SDs are stupid?

White Woman for Obama   June 3rd, 2008 1:09 pm ET

WOOHOO! IT'S OVER!
OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT.

tidho   June 3rd, 2008 1:09 pm ET

If those 17 Senators move tonight he might get there.

My guess is tomorrow when they can do prime time EST reporting on it.

NO-BAMA   June 3rd, 2008 1:09 pm ET

DONNA BRAZILE SAID SHE WOULD "QUIT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY" IF THE SUPERDELEGATES CHOSE THE WINNER…

SO, DONNA ARE YOU GOING TO QUIT ????

HILLARY
FIGHTING 4 US
WINNER OF THE POPULAR VOTE
THE TRUE WILL OF THE PEOPLE !

RAY BANZI   June 3rd, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I am a Democrat and a Hillary supporter. The way the media and the DNC bigwigs manhandled Hillary every step of the way leads me to vote McCain. Obama is a wolf in sheeps clothing! Go Hillary!

Rudy NYC   June 3rd, 2008 1:09 pm ET

This race will not be over until the final vote at the DNC convention.

If Obama puts Clinton on the ticket, I wonder what Independents are going to do in November.

Anna   June 3rd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Go Obama Go

Obama 08 and 12

Kristen   June 3rd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Can you send this little post to Clinton? Apparently she has not gotten the memo yet with her campaign chair saying she is not getting out of the race. Not that I would want her as Obama’s VP but delusion is not a good quality to have if she wants to be considered.

Batman   June 3rd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Who is the REAL loser??? The answer is we all are if we vote for McSame.
After the dust settles and if McBlame wins because of the brainwashed Democrats then we only have ourselves to blame. God I hope the few crazed Democrats that are planning to vote Republican this year don’t have kids. It’s a horrible thing to teach our little ones to vote for someone else because “Im bitter because my candidate didn’t win”.

Hillery and Obama have a lot more in common than McShame. Please read up on it before you decide. Just because you didn’t go to college doesn’t mean your expected to make stupid decisions for the rest of your lives.

Hillery,
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 its not too late because history can be cruel and you will forever be remembered THE GREAT DIVIDE
Good Luck Clinton

USAF Staff Sergeant   June 3rd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Can you smell it? I can.

Obama '08!!!!!!!!!

GO HILL!   June 3rd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Just got my NEW INDEPENDENT registration card!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bye Bye Democratic PARTY! You want BO, you can have him….by November you can put him on the list of losers for the democratic ticket….
McGovern
Carter…big time loser, what did he win 2 states in his second attempt?
Mondale
Dukakis
Gore
Kerry

I hope to heck Bill and Hillary Clinton start a new Independent party, start their own news organization, and RUN in November. BTW, CNN, you suck big time.

Jim   June 3rd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

All that matters is that we unite against the continuation of the failed Bush policies that John McCain represents.

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