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


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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!

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

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.

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 !!!

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.

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
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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.

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.

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 .

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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