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June 3, 2008
Posted: June 3rd, 2008 08:59 PM ET

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (CNN) - Barack Obama will take up the reins of the Democratic drive for the White House on Tuesday night, calling on Democrats to come together for a "common effort to chart a new course for America."

"Tonight we mark the end of one historic journey with the beginning of another - a journey that will bring a new and better day to America," the Illinois senator will say, speaking in the city where Republicans will officially nominate his GOP opponent in September.

"Tonight, I can stand before you and say that I will be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States."

Obama went over the top in delegates earlier Tuesday as many of the remaining uncommitted superdelegates flocked to his side, making him the first African-American candidate in U.S. history to lead a major-party ticket.

According to the text of his speech obtained by CNN, Obama will laud his chief Democratic rival, Sen. Hillary Clinton, downplaying divisions sparked within the party by the difficult campaign fight between the two and reaching out to voters who strongly supported the former first lady.

The country and the party "are better off because of her," he will say of Clinton, who he said is driven by "an unyielding desire to improve the lives of ordinary Americans, no matter how difficult the fight may be."

"And you can rest assured that when we finally win the battle for universal health care in this country, she will be central to that victory," he will say. "When we transform our energy policy and lift our children out of poverty, it will be because she worked to help make it happen."

Obama will note millions of new voters who came to the polls in record numbers understanding "that this election isn't just about the party in charge of Washington, it's about the need to change Washington."

Obama will reserve the bulk of his speech, however, for the presumptive GOP nominee, John McCain.

"I respect his many accomplishments, even if he chooses to deny mine," Obama will say of the Arizona senator. "My differences with him are not personal. They are with the policies he has proposed in this campaign. Because while John McCain can legitimately tout moments of independence from his party
in the past, such independence has not been the hallmark of his presidential campaign."

Saying that McCain "decided to stand with George Bush 95 percent of the time" as a senator last year, Obama will say "it is not change" for McCain to back Bush's current economic policies and Iraq strategy.

"So I'll say this," Obama will say. "There are many words to describe John McCain's attempt to pass off his embrace of George Bush's policies as bipartisan and new. But change is not one of them."

Obama will call for a foreign policy that "requires not just our firepower, but the power of our diplomacy" and "an economy that rewards not just wealth, but the work and workers who created it." He will chastise McCain for contrasting his own many trips to Iraq with Obama's single visit during his 3 1/2 years as a senator.

"Maybe if he spent some time taking trips to the cities and towns that have been hardest hit by this economy - cities in Michigan, and Ohio, and right here in Minnesota - he'd understand the kind of change that people are looking for," Obama will say.

Obama also will pledge that his campaign would not be "governed by fear, and innuendo, and division."

"What you won't hear from this campaign or this party is the kind of politics that uses religion as a wedge, and patriotism as a bludgeon - that sees our opponents not as competitors to challenge, but enemies to demonize," he will say. "Because we may call ourselves Democrats and Republicans, but we
are Americans first. We are always Americans first."

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain


maureen   June 3rd, 2008 10:37 pm ET

HE doesn't need us?
He'll make George McGovern look like a winner!

Arkansas Undertaker   June 3rd, 2008 10:27 pm ET

All those who feel like you cant support Obama, he doesnt need you anyway. I hope all of you get what you deserve.

Thannk God Hillary didnt win the Nomination!!!

maureen   June 3rd, 2008 10:20 pm ET

we are lifelong Dems in this household, We are voting for Nader.
Can't support the empty suit.

Lynnette-Missouri   June 3rd, 2008 10:20 pm ET

Future President Obama:
Please NEVER, EVER pick Hillary for VEEP or anything else in your cabinet. She should have conceded tonight, but wanted to rain on this historic night for you and for America. Soooooo like a Clinton. Because, it's all about them, you know.
Sincerely,
Another white woman from the midwest

Arya   June 3rd, 2008 10:20 pm ET

I really doubt if obama can win. Some one who is a centrist is more likely to win. I am also doubtful if he can really live up to all this expectations and hype if infact he is the nominee.. I wonder who will be calling the shots in democrat administration led by obama..

I dont believe he can take strong decisions. or stand. he is hoping he can talk his way to bring people together..

Weak on Economy.. will be blackmailed by the ultra liberals and african americans to further their agenda.. which most of the country may not like

Ashley   June 3rd, 2008 10:05 pm ET

I voted for Hillary and all I can say is McCain '08
A LEADER we can believe in!

MW   June 3rd, 2008 10:05 pm ET

If Hillary is not in the race then my vote is for McCain. McCain will be the next president of the United States if Obama ends up running. If Mcain has to run against Hilary then Hilary will be our next president. McCain knows this.

Trasa, Texas   June 3rd, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Correction...

For those who say he's not experience and not ready, I'm sure you guys have been told that sometime in your life and all you were asking for was the opportunity to prove yourself. Maybe Hillary would have been better, maybe not but she didn't have that extensive amount of experience either. Mostly it was Bill and when you get Hillary you should be voting for her on what she can do for you, not her husband. He already had his time.

And besides, I've come to realize being so experienced HASN'T always done us well. Hell Bush was Governer of Texas and know look at what he has helped to do. But keep in mind, he wasn't by himself, he had other so called experienced people in Washington and now we have $4.00 gas, foreclosures, high food and energy cost, no healthcare for and whatever else. So Barack is right about one thing, it time to change Washington and that's with the help of every American.

Karen in Cape Cod   June 3rd, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has won the POPULAR VOTE! What part of that FACT do the "Super Delegates" NOT UNDERSTAND?

Florida not for Barack Obama - Ever   June 3rd, 2008 10:02 pm ET

Give Hillary respect or lose 18million votes

God Bless America   June 3rd, 2008 9:59 pm ET

United we stand, divided we fall!! Would you really rather vote for 4 more years of McBush?

KE   June 3rd, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Hillary a lady liberty has spoken

Healthcare for everyone.

Marlie:   June 3rd, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Congratulations Obama. Congratulations Obama upporters. God Bless all of you. from Canada

steven   June 3rd, 2008 9:56 pm ET

In his best child day care voice –

that was a good one Diane

Dennis   June 3rd, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Did Hillary even mention Obama in her speech? Did I miss it? If she mentioned him, I don't remember it?

Trasa, Texas   June 3rd, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Although I'm an Obama supporter and excited about his win, but I still will say congradulations to Hillary's win in S.Dakota. I truly hope some if not all of Hillary supporters will give Obama a chance. Some are not choosing him because his supporters are being mean, but we are both guilty on both sides. Some may do it for race or they simply just don't like him, but I hope you will at least go for him because of the issues. I didn't like to much of Hillary's character of late, but I do know I would have voted for her because her issues were in line with mine and after how she fought in the primary definitely proved she would have fought in the White House, but Obama will do the same as well. I'm not going to say we don't need you or convince you other wise, but Hillary did run a race that kept Obama on his toes and I will at least give credit that she is a fighter because I do feel she would have fought to do something for the American people. I will welcome Hillary support towards Obama if she chooses to and hope some of you guys will join in time.

Darryl Miller   June 3rd, 2008 9:53 pm ET

The sad story tonight is that Hillary Clinton will destroy the Demcratic Party.......

olga   June 3rd, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Congratulations Barak on your success, but please do not chose Hilary for V.P., You will end up lossing.

Jim   June 3rd, 2008 9:51 pm ET

What if Sen. Obama is unable to compete in Nov.? Who, then would be the one to go up against Sen. McCain??

Why can't we all get along.   June 3rd, 2008 9:51 pm ET

like Grandmother us to say.AND I quote.
Cut off your nose to spite your face!!!
To vote for Mc cain to hurt Obama and suffer another 4years is EVIL.
EVIL ,EVIL..Please let's work together to get things back together.
I am tired,I am weak and I am worn....God just know we need HELP.
...................................................................................May God continue to Bless.

California Women for Obama   June 3rd, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Congratulations Barack and Michelle for a job well done. For the first time in my adult life I am really proud of my country as well. Enjoy the evening you should and you will be fine as those Americans who don't like you will NEVER like you because of your skin color. So be it! There are many of us who will support you regardless.

I see HRC is still going forward, I for one am NOT surprised at all.

Everett   June 3rd, 2008 9:48 pm ET

If you want unity, form a joint Obama/Clinton ticket.

Rick FL   June 3rd, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Congratulations Obama!

McCain tried to use "change"–ROFL. Sorry, but that's pretty weak and unoriginal for someone tied so closely to the failed Bush policies of taxes, war, GI Bill, torture, and more.

We need real change!

Dem '08

sadza   June 3rd, 2008 9:45 pm ET

I will never ever ever vote for Obama.
I am not ready to have Barack Obama as my president.

Lin   June 3rd, 2008 9:45 pm ET

I don't think Hillary would want you to vote for McCain. If you really want to support her vote Dem. Why would you want another Bush...McCain is sweet but not very bright. Pray for us all if you vote Rep. just to make a stupid point that she didn't get HER turn!

Phil Newton - Oregon   June 3rd, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Obama: A new vision for America. The candidate of change.

McCain: Voted with Bush 95% of the time. A candidate who needs changing.

J   June 3rd, 2008 9:44 pm ET

If, Barack can show that he cares about the concerns of white working Americans then he will get Hillary's supports (at least some of them).

Obama needs to show that he represents the concerns of ALL members of the Democratic Party and not just the "minority faction" if he expects to be elected to president in November.

Barack needs to convince me that he will represent a majority of white American workers before I'll support him – it's his challenge!

Ignore us and we'll be saying hello to President McCain!

Perla   June 3rd, 2008 9:43 pm ET

All you claiming to be Hillary-supporters ready to vote for McCain are really Republican trolls, trying to stage phase two of Operation Chaos. No sane Democrat repulsed by what the Bush Administration has done to our country and world could even THINK about voting for McCain.

Allan   June 3rd, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Only Barack Obama can stop Romney who wants to destroy Social Security.

JC   June 3rd, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Obama's V.P. has to be a governor.
Obama/Richardson!

Together they will reshape American education in science, humanities, social sciences, and engineering.

chad from mesa az   June 3rd, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Where is James Carville check he promised Senator Obama?

Lana   June 3rd, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Hey Koolaid! Make mine strawberry!

Fired Up! Ready to Go! Oh Yeah!

jibola   June 3rd, 2008 9:39 pm ET

It is momentous and history has been made.The prayer is that AMERICA for once will look beyond themselves and do that is right. If this is done,maybe,maybe there will be somebody in the White house who will feel what the underprivileged feel. Maybe. Maybe.

Hoping the world will be a better place with you as US President.At least there will be someone who feels the need for change in the way AMERICA is looked at at home and in the WORLD.May GOD help you because now the vicious campaign will really start to stop you but when the time for change comes......

Michael   June 3rd, 2008 9:39 pm ET

I cannot be happier about the way things turned out today!!! This is one white guy that knew Obama was my candidate from his first speech announcing his candidacy. And good God what was with McCain's speech tonight? I'd say on a sleaze scale of 1 – 10 McCain came across as a solid 8! He can say he's not a 3rd Bush term all he wants, but when you vote the same, when you support his current policies, that's what you are!

To Hillary supporters; I'm sorry for your loss; i know how disappointing it is when your candidate looses. However to vote McCain or not vote at all would be to go against everything Hillary stands for. Now I am an ardent Obama supporter, but I also realize what is at steak and I know we cannot afford to have McCain in office.

Sally, Minnesota   June 3rd, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Democrats that will not vote for Obama have that right. Working to elect McCain is your right, also. Americans are diverse and there is dignity in supporting individual issues.
Spiteful threats and hateful promises are not dignified; no matter who wins in November, tough times are with us that will have to be resolved. This divisive atmosphere, hopefully, will diminish after Bushs unlawful administration is gone.
Whether you vote for Obama or McCain, let's have a little more civility and less hate. We are all Americans.

Daniel, NY   June 3rd, 2008 9:38 pm ET

I'm fed up of Hillary supporters. Your candidate has lost, accept it. By the way, if you plan to support McCain instead of Obama because Hillary has lost, go ahead. You are not real Democrats, that's another reason to be happy with Obama's nomantion. We don't need the support of people like you. Obama did best, that's all, that's democracy!

MY MONEY AND VOTE FOR OBAMA 08   June 3rd, 2008 9:37 pm ET

We have made history. We are a great nation and we have shown the world that. I'm a so proud to be an American. Just to hear that Obama has clinche the nomination fills my heart with joy and hope. Our nation is the greatest. Thank You to all that believe that we could make this possible.

LJ   June 3rd, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Lynn,
over 17 million do want him.

KE   June 3rd, 2008 9:35 pm ET

It's all about the mood.
Sen. Obama believes in creating the mood in the country where he lives in, no substance. I heard McCain's speech. It was good.

susie   June 3rd, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Obama stoled the election with the help of the superdelegates.

Dennis   June 3rd, 2008 9:34 pm ET

I disagree with the CNN talking heads. I thought the McCain speech was well done and defined the differences between himself and Senator Obama.

Terry   June 3rd, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Koolaid man... The only way I would vote for you is if you have Hillary as your VP. And that would be me voting for HER, not you. I didn't drink the Koolaid. If you don't have her as your VP you WILL lose in November... And than all your supporters who drank the Koolaid.. Will vomit the sweet but nonfufilling sugar in unison.

Trish   June 3rd, 2008 9:33 pm ET

I honestly hope Senator Clinton isn't offered VP because without her Obama's empty suit stands no chance of getting elected. He is terribly unqualified and inexperienced. Senator Clinton can run again in 2012 and win next time because the DNC won't make the idiotic mistake of nominating the wrong person again. She is by far the superior candidate.

Let me set the record straight for Obama supporters. When we vote for Mccain we are voting for experience, in a man we can trust whom we have knowledge about (we know so little about Obama other than he has surrounded himself with hateful corrupt people), a respected war hero who will protect this country and not meet with tyrants in these most dangerous of times. Obama could not even make a decision in the Senate so how we can trust him to govern our nation with the the challenges we face today. The DNC has imploded again.

SARA   June 3rd, 2008 9:33 pm ET

To all of the Democrats threatening to vote McCain, Did you hear that
awful speech. Now ask yourself if you would do this to your own
children?

billylee8   June 3rd, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Kudos to those Hillary supporters now voting for McCain. Let me guess – you also voted for Bush in 2004 because you didn't want to have a beer with Kerry? Your out-of-touch, warmongering candidate needs all the help he can get.

Linned   June 3rd, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Congratulations Senator Obama on becoming the Democratic nominee. I knew that you and the voters could do it.

PN   June 3rd, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Hillary needs to go Independant and take on McCain and Obama...I would think both Republicans and Democrats would also change...Think Independant people..

Jon151   June 3rd, 2008 9:30 pm ET

TIME TO TAKE ON JOHN MCCLOWN!!! GO OBAMA!

Victoria   June 3rd, 2008 9:29 pm ET

That's right. Vote for McCain, just because Hillary didn't win. That will solve everything. McCain is the polar opposite of Hillary, but you are willing to vote for him to spite the democratic party. You will only be hurting the country and yourselves in the long run.

Ron   June 3rd, 2008 9:29 pm ET

You don't need Hillary on the ticket to win in November. Leave all of the negative campaigning in the primary.

Congratulations Obama

Obama / Edwards 08

Tailor, FL   June 3rd, 2008 9:28 pm ET

I am a VERY proud Hilary supporter!! Have been from day one..
I feel strongly that Hilary would have made a better president!

But i am FURIOUS at fellow clinton supporters who say they will vote John McCain!!

They are dishonouring the one person they've been supporting!! They are Traitors..by all means, write Hilarys' name on the Ballot! but PLEASE dont contribute to another 4 years of HELL in America! I can hardly afford to feed my 3 young daughters thanks to the republican party..

CLINTON SUPPORTER FOR OBAMA!! (but you obama supporters have got to stop knocking hilary supporters, could cost you)

Don   June 3rd, 2008 9:28 pm ET

Hahaha, the Republicans who claim to be democrats have gone into

overdrive mode, hahahahaha

No McWar   June 3rd, 2008 9:28 pm ET

McCain says "I am blessed with such personal greatness..." blah, blah, blah.

A leader we can believe in? I don't think so. He's barely able to get through his speech using his teleprompter without stumbling on the words in his monotone monologue. EW.

Whatever his service to his country during the Vietnam war, it doesn't make him somehow "Presidential" or qualified to be President. It feels more like he's stuck in that war – which is why he says stuff like "I will NEVER surrender" as if getting out of Iraq has to equate to surrender.

I think he's still pissed we left Vietnam.

I look forward to a new age of American politics with President Obama. While I don't support HRC as VP, I think she'd be an awesome Supreme Court Justice.

Obama/Hagel '08

bill   June 3rd, 2008 9:28 pm ET

congrats Obama. Clinton deserves Condo Rice's Position. Not Cheney's.

Diane   June 3rd, 2008 9:28 pm ET

That will be a cinch. Did you hear McCain tonight.

In his best child day care voice –

"Now gather round me girls and boys and I'm going to tell you a fairy tale, and you make a lot of noise. Okay? Here we go! Once upon a time..."

Then he proceeded in that same tone, batting his eyes (liar) and waiting for the prompter to change entertaining an audience of desperation, frustration, and despair–I'm sorry Republicans.

Quite frankly, I felt sorry for him. Senator Obama, go forward and present your proposed programs for real change to this nation, and God go with you. Be blessed.

MD   June 3rd, 2008 9:28 pm ET

If Obama is after party unity, he MUST NOT pick Hillary for veep.

God Help Us   June 3rd, 2008 9:27 pm ET

NO Way will I vote for Obama.
He does not have the experience and I do no wish to go through the next 4 years listening to racial allegations everytime someone speaks agains him.

Jackie   June 3rd, 2008 9:27 pm ET

God Bless America !!

patricia   June 3rd, 2008 9:27 pm ET

I hate the fact that I now have to vote for Mcain have voted dem all my life but I can not vote for Obama even if Hillary is on the ticket .I have spoken to a lot of people I work in an airport and they all feel the same so I guess it will be Mcain in 08

Admit the Obvious   June 3rd, 2008 9:27 pm ET

It's definitely Hello President McCain if Obama doesn't pick Clinton as his running mate. Even I won't vote for him. I'd abstain. He hasn't got what it takes. He's just in the right place ten years too soon.

lee   June 3rd, 2008 9:27 pm ET

unity? no way. . .i can't support obama and i'm a democrat.

i will write senator clinton's name in when i cast my ballot in november. . .she is the only one to beat mccain

Okela King   June 3rd, 2008 9:27 pm ET

THE INVISIBLE MAN IS INVISIBLE NO MORE!!!!

The moment that Black people have been waiting for, dreaming of and dying for has arrived. The never before seen but always dreamt of story is about to become reality. There is just one thing I regret about this moment and that is the ancestors are not here to experience the joy and pride we feel as a race and as a Nation but I know that they are here in spirit. The old girl Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, James Baldwin, Langston Hughes, Claude Mc. Kay, Marcus Garvey, W.E.B Dubois, and so many others have shed their blood and made so many sacrifices for this moment. Cheers to Obama, and much respect to his wife for having the strength to be his rock. Walk this mile Obama because it is your destiny.

May the Ancestors continue to watch over us. Ase

Cindy   June 3rd, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Congratulations, Senator Obama! This.. is your night!

Paul   June 3rd, 2008 9:26 pm ET

This could be one of the speeches for the ages.

The contrasts he will draw will be MAGNIFICANT.......

FINALLY, a robust liberal who is an elegant orator and a champion of unity and understanding, a doer who develops and will implement policy of economic incentive, social cohesion and diplomatic poise and understanding.

This 'my friends' (refeence to mcain for those who missed it).... THIS my friends is leadership.........

Hooray Hooray.

Lynn   June 3rd, 2008 9:26 pm ET

She just won South Dakota. He can't even win. He might pull off Montana. I think it is funny. He was way ahead in South Dakota two weeks ago. Over 17 million people does not want him.

L Anderson   June 3rd, 2008 9:26 pm ET

I am a democrat. I do not see Obama winning unless Hillary is on the ticket this is the only way I see him winning.

PJ   June 3rd, 2008 9:26 pm ET

I, for one, think this is a great moment, and celebrate it. He has worked long and hard, and is working for the people who do and do not support him. I see beyond wanting to protect my privilege, and realize so many of us in the US do not have what it takes to survive daily life. They are who I'm fighting for, and thats why I AM VOTING FOR OBAMA IN 08!!

Congratulations to all of the Democrats who are backing McCain. I doubt I would be able to change your minds, because my voice is already represented on nights like tonight. So, BE HAPPY with your decision, and please stop beating us over the head with it!

Never Obama   June 3rd, 2008 9:25 pm ET

The move has already started....

Hillary supporters will not be supporting Obama in November if he is the nominee. This is a sincere movement that has already started through emails, websites, phone calls, and rallies throughout the country. Currently our projections have reached 54% of Hillary supporters who have pledged their efforts for John McCain in November.

Sorry Obots. We wanted experience. Don't take it personal. It is what it is.

DAN   June 3rd, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Oh ya after you told her she was likable enough and swept your shoulders gave her the finger and called her husband a racist. I guess 20 years at trinity has pay off for now. Well the democrats just lost the elections.

WOMAN THAT BELIEVES HILLARY IS A PARTY SPOILER!   June 3rd, 2008 9:24 pm ET

OBAMA WE WILL BE THERE FOR YOU ASLONG AS HILLARY IS NOWHERE AROUND AS VP! PUT HER SOMEWHERE WHERE WE WON'T HAVE TO SEE OR HEAR HER!

David Peter   June 3rd, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Obama, you inspire us all. McBush doesnt have a prayer.

Janet, 60+White Female American via Canada   June 3rd, 2008 9:24 pm ET

The Truth Has Arrive, and we are changing for ourselves! Too many hard days are coming to an end. The New Era and Positive Future for All Americans, beyond the eyes of Race and Beliefs!

Rev., Martin Luther King, John Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, Mrs. Parks, and all those who started and gave their lives – White, Jewish, Blacks, Hispanic, Asians, etc.,,,,,,," A Giant Steps for Us!"

Carrie Harris   June 3rd, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Run together we want
Obamas Hope and Hillarys Stability

Mark   June 3rd, 2008 9:22 pm ET

Jay its SOUTH DAKOTA< and he has not lost it yet, the population centers have not been counted yet...

This is History in the making!....

Obama 08'
Obama/Clinton 08'
DEMOCRATS 08'

We welcome Clinton Supporters with Open arms, now lets take down McSame!

Tracy   June 3rd, 2008 9:22 pm ET

I guess it's Hello, McCain.

Jan   June 3rd, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Any hope of uniting the Democratic party will have to come from Hillary. Senator Clinton knows the intensity of her supporters and she's going to have to convince us to turn away from her. I don't listen to a word Obama says as I feel he's silver-tongued, insincere, a flip-flopper, and I don't trust him in the least. I will never vote for him.

Brad   June 3rd, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Headline should be "Obama looks for unity with CNN against McCain"

You cut away from McCain's speech to let your talking heads worship Obama even though it's been known for weeks that he would be the nominee?!?!

Jay   June 3rd, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Good luck Tim..Never gonna happen

Marie in California   June 3rd, 2008 9:21 pm ET

What unity? It ain't gonna happen! Not even if Hillary becomes VP.

Formerly.....Hillary – 2008

Now......McCain – 2008

E.L.S.- NY   June 3rd, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Its about Time For A Change! Go Obama!

dennis   June 3rd, 2008 9:20 pm ET

To SoCal, it's custom and expected to give texts of your speeches to the media. Even before you make them. The President does this all the time. I'm hopeful that Obama will never get to do so as the President however. Be afraid of that!

Jay   June 3rd, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Why did he loose North Dakota!

Patrick   June 3rd, 2008 9:18 pm ET

If Clitnon isnt on the ticket McCain 08!!!!!!

Tim from Ohio   June 3rd, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Lord Help Us!!! I will do everything in my power to make sure Hillary supporters vote for McCain.

JC   June 3rd, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Obama/Clinton = THE Nightmare TIcket.

Obama/Hillary = the Nightmare Ticket.

Will Never Happen!   June 3rd, 2008 9:18 pm ET

REAL Democrats are outta here!

KAREN BOWMAN   June 3rd, 2008 9:17 pm ET

WELL CNN YOU HELP THE MOST FOR HILLARY TO LOOSE. I WILL NEVER TRUST ANYTHING YOUR BROADCAST AGAIN! YOU ALL HAVE HATED BILL & WAS DETERMINED HILLARY WOULD NOT WIN.

vic nashville,Tn   June 3rd, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Hillary supporter for Mc Cain

Jay   June 3rd, 2008 9:16 pm ET

I will NEVER VOTE FOR OBAMA!!

rachel   June 3rd, 2008 9:16 pm ET

I am one depressed clinton supporters. None of his backers ever acknowledge the way Obama and michelle treated Hillary.. the ever so cleaver scratching chin with the middle finger the childish brushing off of the shoulders the take care of her own house. Only when Obama admits that he is the typical politican will he get my vote with some honesty. POST

Frank   June 3rd, 2008 9:15 pm ET

This is totally unbelievable! The media gave the nomiation basically in a silver platter to a guy that is clearly not ready for the job and has a ton of baggage with him! I am a Democrat but I am ashamed of what my Party has done in this election and will fully support McCain since I am not willing, as many other people, to leave our great country in the hands of this racist inexperienced candidate. And it doesn't matter if Clinton is or is not the VP; we cann't afford another disaster for a President after Bush! Good luck to all you Democrats who think you have done so well by errecting this guy to be your nominee! I will do what ever it takes to make sure that people I know don't vote for him.

SoCal   June 3rd, 2008 9:15 pm ET

How tacky to proffer the text of a speech-to-be! Is that a CNN or an Obama? I think it's a CNN and the next obvious question is how exactly was this information obtained?

Hel-looooo! What if the man detours from the planned speech? I mean, this just gives me the creeps.

Republican posing as Democrat   June 3rd, 2008 9:14 pm ET

I am an REPUBLICAN posing as democrat and will do everything I can to keep people from uniting the party.

tblno   June 3rd, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Anyone voting for McCain rememebr these numbers 18-25. Why those numbers..........with our thin military . That is the first age bracket they always use in the draft.

Alex B.   June 3rd, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Keep looking for it.

Okela King   June 3rd, 2008 9:12 pm ET

THE INVISIBLE MAN IS INVISIBLE NO MORE!

The moment that Black people have been waiting for, dreaming of and dying for has arrived. The never before seen but always dreamt of story is about to become reality. There is just one thing I regret about this moment and that is the ancestors are not here to experience the joy and pride we feel as a race and as a Nation but I know that they are here in spirit. The old girl Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, James Baldwin, Langston Hughes, Claude Mc. Kay, Marcus Garvey, W.E.B Dubois, and so many others have shed their blood and made so many sacrifices for this moment. Cheers to Obama, and much respect to his wife for having the strength to be his rock. Walk this mile Obama because it is your destiny.

May the Ancestors continue to watch over us. Ase

New Day   June 3rd, 2008 9:12 pm ET

JJ – how nice...

CNN – cant we add a ditto-head filter?

Daniel, NY, NY   June 3rd, 2008 9:12 pm ET

We are doomed!

JJ-Orlando   June 3rd, 2008 9:09 pm ET

I am an X democrat and will do everything I can to keep people from uniting the party.

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@PrestonCNN: RT @PoliticalTicker: POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: March 12, 2010 http://bit.ly/9Tnpcx
Updated: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:53:44 -0800
@KuhnCNN: #FollowFriday our list of CNN reporters and producers on the ground at South by SouthWest: @CNN/sxsw-boots-on-ground #SWSW
Updated: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:28:53 -0800
@KuhnCNN: Packing for #SXSW ... can't wait!
Updated: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:09:42 -0800
@KuhnCNN: @douggrossCNN what book!?
Updated: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:45:45 -0800
@KuhnCNN: RT @dermotwaters: who's going to #sxsw? lets meetup especially if you've got some great ideas about how u & your company can work with #cnn
Updated: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:44:51 -0800
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