June 3, 2008
Posted: June 3rd, 2008 07:42 PM ET

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(CNN) – The youngest and oldest voters in South Dakota’s Democratic primary overwhelmingly support their candidate – but as in many contests this primary season, both groups have landed on opposite sides of the Democratic divide, according to early exit polls.

The youngest voters, those aged 18-29, supported Barack Obama over Hillary Clinton, 65 to 35 percent. Voters 65 and older had the exact same level of support for Clinton, voting for her 65-35 percent over Obama.

It’s a problem that’s plagued Obama all year: how to make his case to seniors, who have been critical to Democratic presidential hopes in past campaigns. Can he win them over by November?

Filed under: Barack Obama • Bill Schneider • Exit Polls • Hillary Clinton


Smarter than that   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 pm ET

OBAMA WON THE PRIMARY AND WILL EASILY WIN THE ELECTION.

HILARY IS A HINDERANCE TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND SHE DOES NOT RESPECT OR CARE ABOUT THE PARTY. THE FACT THE SHE WOULD NOT CONCEDE NOR CONGRADULATE OBAMA SHOWS HER CHARACTER. SHE SAYS SHE WANTS TO FIGHT FOR THE PEOPLE, BUT INSTEAD SHE IS FIGHTING AGAINST HER OWN PARTY.

NEVER EVER SHOULD OBAMA MAKE HER VP. SINCE SHE MENTIONED PRAYER, MY PRAYER IS THAT OBAMA FINDS A SUPPORTIVE RUNNING MATE THAT KNOWS THIS RACE IS NOT ABOUT HER OR HIM, BUT ABOUT AMERICA AND CHANGE AND THAT IS NOT HILLARY. SHE IS NOT A UNIFIER OF THE PARTY. SHE IS THE WORST AND BIGGEST GULF THAT DIVIDES IT.

Sue   June 3rd, 2008 11:08 pm ET

Et/Al,

I am not a democrat, but watching what took place in the United States of America in reference to the Democratic nomination brought tears to my eyes and touched my heart in a way that I will remember and speak to the generations to come for many, many, years.

I hope that the Clinton camp and everyone that voted for her will come together and do the right thing and embrace this moment and move forward.

I have always been honored and proud to be an American, but I am especially proud today.

Take Care,

Sue

maureen   June 3rd, 2008 10:35 pm ET

It has nothing to do with age it has to do with substance.
I still think Obama is an empty suit.

Clinton Supporter   June 3rd, 2008 10:06 pm ET

You can have the Democratic party. It's all yours. It no longer has any relevance for me. Women should ALL leave the boys to their circular firing squad. How any self respecting woman can cast a vote for that slimy excuse for a candidate is beyond me.

Marie in California   June 3rd, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Obama's problems are just beginning. He's not going to get Hillary supporters like me, even if he adds Hillary as VP. Simply put, Obama has nothing to offer that I want to have. And that has absolutely nothing to do with age.

I'll vote McCain. At least McCain is an honorable man with a long and respected history.

Plus....the DNC will get a copy of the document when I re-register as a Republican this week. My anger and disgust at the DNC, especially after this past weekend, is way beyond repair. I'm done with them.

Signed.....professional Ph.D. female who doesn't sip latte.

And.....Go McCain – 2008!

Sophie   June 3rd, 2008 9:14 pm ET

dude, that babie has tape on it's head. Ouch.

a very good visual metaphor on how painful her presidency would be for babies, and all humans alike.

On a much more important note: ANYONE who voted to authorize the Iraq war, in my opinion, IS NOT qualified to be president.

Sally, Minnesota   June 3rd, 2008 9:11 pm ET

The young people of this country, the post-baby boomers and younger, are tired of the direction has been headed in for quite some time. The past two two-term presidents have been baby boomers. We have experienced the most divisive time in modern history.
We are the generations that are going to have to deal with all the messes created by our elders: wars, economy, environment, etc.
I hope and pray we get together and take the reins from the greedy, selfish CEO types that have gotten us to this inglorius point.
The Democratic party has a chance, now, to show that we are progressive and to move past this generational stranglehold on our democracy.

RJ, CA   June 3rd, 2008 9:01 pm ET

I am so tired of young people bashing the "older: generation (by the way, what is "older"? I know a lot of young people who act older than the oldest person I know) .

First of all, it is because of the older generation that you are here. It is because of them you have the freedoms you enjoy today. It is because of them you received an education. It is because of them that you now have the fredom to "bash" them.

Have you served in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam? Of course not - YOU didn't have to, because the "older generation" did that for you.

I, too, used to be a part of the "younger generation," And I really didn't know a heck of a lot until I lived long enough to be part of the "older generation."

And you know what? I wouldn't go back to be a part of the "younger" generation for all the tea in China. I absolutely love being "older," because now I have wisdom, which is knowledge perfected through experience.

But remember, being a part of an "older" generation one day is also YOUR destiny, as sure as day follows night. So treat your elders honorably and with respect. Because remember: What goes around comes around!

Finally, remember the biblical commandment: Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother. Know what? THESE are the "older" people.

Helen   June 3rd, 2008 8:53 pm ET

To the Guy
A stupid remark like 65 year olds should not be allowed to vote means either your are about 10 yrs old or a total moron. I am 66 and just let someone try to stop me from voting. Even though I am writing in Hillary!!!!!

Mike   June 3rd, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Hi, folks. I've read the comments and must say, I'm really saddened that so many of you want to just equate racism with the majority of older voters not drinking the Obama Kool-aid. The reasons are multiple, but the main one is undoubtably his lack of experience and/or his being too liberal. THAT'S IT. This explains why so many of us decided to vote for Hillary in the primary, and why many of us may just decide that in the end we are better off with John McCain. As a lifelong Democrat whose first vote was cast for Carter in 1976, my #1 problem is a Republican-controlled Congress because I dislike privatization of SS. So, I'm considering voting McCain and then Democratic for any U.S. Congressional and Senate races (we'll have one in Texas). And I urge anyone reading this who feels that Mr. Obama is either too liberal or too inexperienced for your comfort level, then get creative with your ballot in November. We now face a decision of who to vote for, so we are now the swing voters, just like Independents, whose support Obama has been steadily losing since Texas/Ohio primary night. I'm going to vote my conscience, I'm not going to waste my vote with a write-in which is not allowed in some states if they lost the primary, and I'm not going to sit it out, no way. McCain is a proven moderate and a compromiser who will reach across the aisle. My God, he was courted by Daschle and Co. in 2001 to pull a Jeffords and become a Democrat. With a divided Congress or a Dem-controlled one, it will be a centrist governance and to me much wiser a choice than a huge expensive lab experiment into total liberalism. So please don't insult yourselves by accusing racism when maybe it's because you lack the experience and wisdom to recognize the difference!

WOMAN THAT BELIEVES HILLARY IS A PARTY SPOILER!   June 3rd, 2008 8:49 pm ET

Those older ones will catch on once their liveihood is threathen by McCain's policies.

I am watching him now he is the biggest joke there is, This man is on national TV talking about how our govt. is not in tune with our needs he is the one who gave the address to our economic needs by stating 'Just get a second job" well all of those old Hillary supporters that think this is the right answer for them can go right on over to him otherwise they can learn to appreciate Obama's policies that meets their needs such as no senior making less than 50 ,000 should pay taxes. Health care that they can afford. They had better get to know and understand who is really for them and chose wisely.

WE DO NOT WANT HILLARY AS VP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Female, Republican   June 3rd, 2008 8:45 pm ET

The only thing that will stop me from voting for Obama is Hillary on the ticket.

Allen   June 3rd, 2008 8:43 pm ET

Get with the program oldies!

Obama 08: Female, 60, white   June 3rd, 2008 8:38 pm ET

Let's see...women for Clinton say they will not vote for Obama, yet will vote for a man who represents a party that has not has a woman run for leader of their party and which has very few women in the roles of leaders in the Congress.....that sounds like a really wise way of thinking.

I can't help but believe that the examples of your "movement" portrayed at the DNC meeting on the weekend probably turned more voters to Obama that away from them

You are really acting like the female stereotype that we have fought so hard to combat Shame on you for being such sore, hysterical losers.

Anonymous   June 3rd, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Obama should pick McCains mom, whos like 90 to run as his VP, thatll convince the old folks.

Lette   June 3rd, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Belle,
If more people voted Clinton than Obama, she would be the nominee. Have you seen the pledged delegate count? This is a delegate race you know. Have you seen the popular vote that the networks, opposed to Hillary's camp, have reported?

Manny   June 3rd, 2008 8:33 pm ET

I remember being young, in college and rabidly for McGovern. I knew those old people were so out of touch with the issues. I guess I showed them didn't I?

Aliou FL   June 3rd, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Obama our next president. White, generations, blacks will come to their senses and forget about their particular hang ups.

It only makes sense.

Karen   June 3rd, 2008 8:31 pm ET

When this race started out I was for Hillary. This is in large part because I didn't know anything about Obama. After Iowa, I started paying attention to why he won that state. I started to listen to him. He moved me. I still supported Hillary. However, she has gotten so negative that I can no longer support her. I also don't believe she would be any good as VP. I would consider her for Sec of State.

MORE THAN A GENERATION GAP EXISTS IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY   June 3rd, 2008 8:26 pm ET

First, I love the photo with this article! LOL

I think there are HUGE divisions within the Democratic Party right now. I am a Hillary Clinton supporter, but I congratulate our first African-American nominee in history, Barack Obama, tonight. I hope we will also have our first Woman Vice-President as well this year. We have waited a very long time.

Obama-Clinton 2009!

Lette   June 3rd, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Older people tend to be set in their ways and don't like change. They also grew up in a time where "coloreds" shouldn't have power.

Johnny West Palm Beach   June 3rd, 2008 8:26 pm ET

So Democracy is Racism now? If we chose not to vote for Obama becuase he has not been in politcs that long and we do not feel that he has the experience to run the country were "RACIST"? shows how badly the human element is. Stupidy reigns on that front!
Obama/Clinton 08

CR   June 3rd, 2008 8:25 pm ET

when are you Hillary fans going to wake up, read the media reports, and realize that Clinton, only in Clinton's mind, has the popular vote. She DOES NOT. No popular vote is recorded for caucus states, and Obama won them handily. But the fact that those votes are not recorded is the reason that only delegates count. Do you get it yet? If not now, when? You're fallling for Hillary's snow job and her hope that you continue to not know what's what.

Independant now   June 3rd, 2008 8:25 pm ET

No.

K.L. Sullivan   June 3rd, 2008 8:24 pm ET

I agree, we women will not forget this circus either. Howard Dean made a huge mistake deciding to write off the womens vote. He will pay for this on election day..........we will NOT be back.

Former Hillary Supporter, Now for Obama.   June 3rd, 2008 8:24 pm ET

To all of so called democrats that are gonna vote for McCain just because Hillary lost....GO AHEAD! There are so millions of Republican's that are also sick of the GOP and like Obama, and Millions more that have been inspired by Obama to vote we don't need you. Also there are enough Democrats that are RATIONAL and would vote based on issues, not sour grapes. You children are a small minority who won't stop the change that most Americans want, and your vindictive ways will get you nowhere.

Ken   June 3rd, 2008 8:18 pm ET

I think that most of the over 65 people are in favor of Clinton because when her husband was elected president 16 years ago, that meant that they were 49 years or older and they probaby made alot of money during those years. Of course, what they don't realize is that he had nothing to do with it. It's the economy, stupid! Remember that? And as every economist will tell you, the economy is cyclical.

I think what the polls are telling us is that the younger people are so sick and tired of the same old Washington bureaucracy. Things just don't seem to ever change. The dem's won't work with the repub's, and the repub's won't work with the dem's. The way it would work would be if they didn't look at what party their fellow congressman or congresswoman / senator is affiliated with, but what their idea represents for the good of the American people. Too many times they let their party dictate how they should vote, and that is a real shame.

Maybe, just maybe, with Obama as our Commander in Chief, he will be able to begin to instill something that hasn't been in Washington (or very rarely found anymore) – and that is integrity.

Take the purple pill   June 3rd, 2008 8:17 pm ET

I like the Obama/Webb ticket I would be so disgusted with a Clinton on the ticket. The Clintons have left such a bad taste in the mouths of so many. The fact that she has been so back-handed. Wanting votes from ballot he wasn't even on. Wow. Despite her own supporter made the choice Obama ended getting blamed by the psycho clintonites. But all that and so much more unsaid, I would vote a Obama/Clinton but I'd be so pissed and disappointed in Obama.

KE   June 3rd, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Are the media going to ignore South Dakota and Montana?

The whole world will not forget this circus.

Belle   June 3rd, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Wow...Old people are now extortionists, folks that vote for Clinton are Racists, and MORE PEOPLE VOTED CLINTON THAN OBAMA!!!!!!

Tells you what the Obama Party thinks of the MAJORITY of the Democrats!

Lourdes   June 3rd, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Obama's supporters are YOUNG and STUPID, period.
We will teach you young folks a lesson in the General Election.

One more Hillary supporter for McCain, plus 22 family members. Arriba!

Carrie   June 3rd, 2008 8:13 pm ET

At roughly 6:45 ET tonight, PBS's evening news hour reported that Senator Barack Obama went over the "magic number" (2118) of delegates needed to claim the Democratic presidential nomination. He went over with superdelegates, and a new total of 2123.

Minutes later Fox News reported the same story, and NPR affiliates were not far behind. AP had actually broken the story PBS reported.

However, the evening news casts on the air at the time on all three major networks - ABC, NBC, and CBS - were mysteriously silent. MSNBC and CNN continued for the next 45 minutes to report Obama as lacking 10 delegates.

Why? Obama had planned a stagecraft to occur after the polls closed at 8PM ET in South Dakota, and the news agencies were cooperating with the fiction that elected delegates and not superdelegates had put him over the magic number.

SDB   June 3rd, 2008 8:13 pm ET

No, he will not win them over because they see through him...he would get rid of them if he could..it's another sci-fi becoming reality.

Katie   June 3rd, 2008 8:13 pm ET

This craze over Obama is unbelievable. The man did nothing in his voting career except vote "present" on many issues. Now all of a sudden, he is fit to be president? He has no experience that would make him a great president, his war policies are naive and presumptive. It sort of reminds me of the Britney Spears craze, the country went nuts over her, the paparazzi swarmed her, and look where it all led to. Are there really that many naive idiots in this country? I guess so...
If not Hillary, then McCain, he is the lesser of the two EVILS.

Denise Blackmond   June 3rd, 2008 8:12 pm ET

I've been listening to all the various commentators references on how much Obama might need Hillary to win this election, blah, blah, blah. It is becoming increasingly hard for me to understand why? Did he need her to beat her? There seems to be an extreme lack of confidence in a young man who has done the impossible to continue on doing just that. He does not need her, she needs him. To me, her stating that "she would be open" to being the VP is just another desperate ploy to get in the white house. But in my mind it was the people that got him there, not Hillary. All her incendiary remarks have not weaken him or swayed his stance. Her trying to cash in on his success is a non-interest to the public at large no matter how much it is catered to. In our minds, "stick a fork in it, she's done." Now, the game is on and it's the time for Obama to bring it and take McShame down. Honestly speaking, McShame catering to the psychos of Hillary's support is all for the good. That only means that they were not democrates to begin with. They were people with hidden agendas who really did not care about the course of making a difference. Being a democrate I can say this, because if Hillary had won, even though not my personal choice, there is no way I would have given it to another party.

Clinton as VP   June 3rd, 2008 8:10 pm ET

If Obama is smart, he will offer Hillary the VP spot. There is no other way at this point to pull the party back together, young or old.

Lisa   June 3rd, 2008 8:10 pm ET

COME ON PEOPLE LETS GET BEHIND THE NOMINEE

1926   June 3rd, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Dear darling Senator McCain, here we come. I will never vote for a jerk and his silly wife who hates America, and I expect Obama does also. You obama idiots are going to be so sorry.

Mary, Sarasota   June 3rd, 2008 8:08 pm ET

I'm inspired by Obama and would vote Democrat for the first time in my life. However, if Clinton is on the ticket my vote will be Republican.

American Girl   June 3rd, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Vote for Republicans... Vote for Division... Vote for 100 years of War... vote for Tax Cuts that cannot help fund thie 100 year war.... Vote for Ignorance speaking abroad....

Vote democrat.

Obama/Webb '08

james   June 3rd, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Cannot and will not vote for that sly sleazy racist Obama. He is not fit to lead this great country.

I am happy to support and contribute and campaign for McCain -
all for Hillary '12. Don't go on his ticket Hillary, don't do it.

Ellie, Boyds MD   June 3rd, 2008 8:08 pm ET

STOP THIS HOGWASH, this all will soon come to an END.

ALL democrats will soon be supporting Sen. Obama, it's NOT about Sen. Clinton anymore. She is NOT the focus here. It's about what's BEST for the country and a national poll clearly stated that Sen. Obama should NOT offer the VP position to Sen. Clinton.

I agree, there are a lot of other candidates who can bring the same factors to the table. Sen. Clinton is NOT the only option for Sen. Obama. Everyone is trying to FORCE Sen. Obama in picking Sen. Clinton. I don't think he should based on the pressure being put on him. HE has EARNED the right to pick WHO HE FEELS HE CAN TRUST and WHO BRINGS THE BEST QUALITIES TO HIS ADMINISTRATION.

Sen. Obama is about change, Sen. Clinton was not. But it's truly up to Sen. Obama to decide.

Dave Nittel   June 3rd, 2008 8:07 pm ET

As one who frequents CNN.com I must say it is amusing that there are obviously people who misrepresent themselves when posting comments in order to try and divide the other side of their issue. A) How can you sleep at night? B) If you can't make a case for your side with transparency- is it really worthy of supporting in the first place?

mike   June 3rd, 2008 8:07 pm ET

David,
the older generation, my parents included can't really explain why they are skittish about Obama. His policies are very similar to Hillary's. He has conducted a brilliant campaign. He, like many of the older generation, came from a very modest upbringing with a single mother and made something of himself. Is it possible that the older generation is intolerant or perhaps harbors some latent racism? I really have to wonder what it is. Hillary and Obama are both excellent candidiates. What else explains this animosity towards Obama from the Clinton supporters. Perhaps you older people can learn a thing or two from the younger people. They are a new generation that is not afraid to mingle with other races and cultures. Times have changed. Perhaps you are afraid of that.

P. Bell   June 3rd, 2008 8:07 pm ET

I just want to congratulate ALL the newsmen at CNN, MSMBC thay have pushed through another "accomplished nothing" person to become President beause they think everyone wants to sit down and and I have a beer with him, gushing over him and can't say a complete sentence without saying his name 2 or 3 times and seemingly haveing a sexual moment
I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR SOMEONE THAT HAS BEEN SELECTED BY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY SUPER DELEGATES or the Supreme Court. Been there, done that back in 2000. Don't they remember that Gore WON, he had the most votes. These parties are just alike, party first, country second.

I'll be changing my affiliation to party line very, very soon.

I hope Obama loses, just to teach a lesson. But they are too "smart" to learn anything.

Peter   June 3rd, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Hillary should iron Obama's shirt!

NoHillary   June 3rd, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Why would someone do that to that poor helpless child!? Branded with the mark of an idiot.

oregonrose   June 3rd, 2008 8:05 pm ET

5 MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama 08

Linned   June 3rd, 2008 8:05 pm ET

I do believe that the generational gap exists but I hope that once we have a nominee that it won't matter.

Kincas,MA   June 3rd, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Yeah ok "newly independant"… check you DB again :-)

charlie   June 3rd, 2008 8:04 pm ET

As a Clinton supporter I think tonight should just be Obama's night. I do not think she should make any public statement regarding asking to be considered for the vp spot. It just adds to what some people think about the Clintons being pushy,etc. It is a shame that because of non Democratic states like:Alaska,Wyoming,Idaho,Utah etc we are nominating the one person who i honestly think will not be elected. I wish I was wrong.

Laura   June 3rd, 2008 8:04 pm ET

If Hillary isn't the VP, then I will vote Green Party, or Ralph Nader.

Darryl Miller   June 3rd, 2008 8:03 pm ET

This picture shows how little people care about their kids exactly when you put a sticker on the skin of a baby. That not right. Love your baby don't share unknown chemical through the skin of a child....

Millie Gee   June 3rd, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Why is it not that voters over 65 is a problem that has plagued Obama all year. It would seem to me that Hillary also has a problem plaguing her - voters between the age of 18-29.

Dem in CA   June 3rd, 2008 8:01 pm ET

It means the young people need to show up if they want change, because the old folks always vote. Change takes action and commitment.

I think Clinton's divisive rhetoric hasn't helped the party at all, and hopefully the 65+ crowd will see beyond her opportunistic appeals to pit them against Obama in this primary. After all, he supports their issues as much, if not more, than she does.

But if not, then young people need to out work and out vote them in the fall.

Lynette   June 3rd, 2008 8:01 pm ET

sure he will have an older running mate like Webb who can win over older voters.

Felicia   June 3rd, 2008 8:00 pm ET

It's a sad day when so-called americans say they won't vote for Obama just because Hilliary wasn't on the ticket. What if the tables were turned and she did win the nomination, she still wouldn't win the general election if Obama supporters don't vote for her!
Does she even deserve to be the VP? She started all the mud-slinging and complained about the Fl and Michigan delegates being counted. Nothing she has tried to "win" this nomination has worked. She should be the woMAN she professes to be and campaign for Obama. I'm positive he would have done the same for her!

Bill, Covington   June 3rd, 2008 7:59 pm ET

What I would like to see from Bill Schneider, analyst is:

A study telling us when you think all those poor stupid 18 to 29 year old screaming fainting caucasian college girls so enamored with the obama will start droping little black and white off-spring in a tribute to their love for the obama. That would be an interesting statistic, and I'll bet all their parents will be proud.

Gin   June 3rd, 2008 7:58 pm ET

I don't want Hillary to accept the vice-presidency even if it's offered. She has too much to offer, is too far superior a candidate, to take a back seat to someone as unfit for the presidency as Obama. Obama is in no position to reject her; he can't win without her. No way. He and his surrogates have alienated nearly all of Hillary's supporters. He's a sure-fire loser in November without her on the ticket. Please, Hillary, don't accept his offer should it come. We can't wait to watch him go down in flames come November. Hillary 2012!!

Ryan   June 3rd, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Why are the Superdelegates allowing the weaker candidate to win, despite winning less of the popular vote? The delegates should be awarded on a winner-take-all basis, like it is in the General Election.

oregonrose   June 3rd, 2008 7:58 pm ET

GOD BLESS YOU AMERICA!!!!

Obama 08

THIS IS NO SURPRISE...   June 3rd, 2008 7:58 pm ET

The majority of the over 60 crowd will NOT support Obama. Not going to happen. Why? Remember, a lot of this demographic hails from the vestiges of the civil rights movement who feel blacks should “know their place.” A lot of them simply cannot fathom a black man as President. It’s not in their realm of thinking or experience. They’re retired or are retiring, so I don’t think jobs are a concern for them. The economy is an issue for everyone, so that’s a wash/toss-up. They also are not likely to have children serving in Iraq or have any that are of the age to serve in any war. I hate to say it, but as they die out, so too will this mindset. McCain will capture this demographic, dems, reubs, indys and undecided’s, by huge margins.

Tennessee   June 3rd, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Obama/Clinton ticket all the way. I'm for that....this will be a true dream ticket.

Mark   June 3rd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Yeah ok "newly independant"... sure ya are... or what you really mean is your a REPUBLICAN, posing as a democrat trying to divide us..

NOT WORKING SORRY, we are too smart for that..

Obama/Clinton 08'!!!

Mike in NYC   June 3rd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

shannon wrote:

"Old people tend to be extortionists..."

Your entry for low I.Q. statement of the evening?

Tracey in Las Vegas   June 3rd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

The over 65 Democrats have been Democrats longer than they have been Clinton supporters so I think they will join with the rest of us in November and vote for Obama. I'm sure we will come together when we go to the voting booth in November.

LA   June 3rd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

The elderly will not vote for the elderly to become president. On a daily basis, they live the mental and physical challenges that advanced age presents. Bush/McCain will not be able to climb that mountain, literally or figuratively. He is elderly, that's just a fact and a negative fact for a presidential candidate.

The Guy   June 3rd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

People 65 and older have no real future, and should be prevented from voting.

Newly Independent in Oregon   June 3rd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Newly Independent after over 45 years as a Democrat, retired teacher, college educated....that's me.

And that's me going to write in Hillary in November.

Nothing will change my mind.

Obama has his work cut out for him.

David   June 3rd, 2008 7:55 pm ET

The younger generation doesnt have a clue and I feel that they vote for Obama because he is cool.. However, older generation understands and remembers the good times when Bill was in the white house.

bearroller9640   June 3rd, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Why cant the American people see whats coming? They were so into Bush back in 2000 and now look at this country. it will happen again to us and I will be sitting here laughing at them!!

Bob   June 3rd, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Hillary should wait until the convention. She should make the super delegates put their name on the line for their candidate.

Then, when Obama loses in November, we can then take the party back by voting out the ones who supported him.

Hillary 08

John Smith   June 3rd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Give it up, the BEST always wins; Obama has won. Therefore, he cannot but be the BEST.

Where did Hillary's experience get her in this process? She has loaned her campaign and is currently indebted.

If I were to do a psychological evaluation of these candidates, it will be simple:
Hillary: inadequate use of resources
Obama: effective use of limited resources.

Folks, this is what "opportunity" is all about in this nation; it is not about name recognition! So, give it up– this is Obama's and no one should take it away from him and his supporters!!!!

pam Eugene OR   June 3rd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

I wish the Hillary supporter would STOP blackmailing OBAMA. Don't threaten. Please try to make your case with saying how Barack can defend all of her negatives. Please start with Bill Clinton.

lacma   June 3rd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

yeah we need change in the white house, by getting all the old voters.

Many political pundits say that Obama should not have Hillary for a VP because it is against the idea of change... well if that's the case, then he doesn't deserve all those senior citizen voters who don't believe in his "change".

Like the old saying goes, political pundits, can't have your cake and eat it too.

Ms H.   June 3rd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

What a stupid article.
The numbers don't match the argument: the older white voters in North Dakota, Wyoming and Minnesota and Idaho voted for Barack...

Give it up you racist, narrow-minded, simpletons...and try some real reporting for a change. Oh, wait, that's right....

Reporters today are nothing but flacks working at various media.... read those press releases and regurgitate 'em without even a smidgen of thought....

RB   June 3rd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Too tough to teach an old dog a new trick! They can all go vote for John McSame and watch their grand kids go to Iraq! I hope they understand that IS the option.

Dave Nittel   June 3rd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Evidently the elderly see the name Clinton on a ballot and take comfort in the familiar; like a visit from an old friend. "Change" and "Senior Citizens" are not terms traditionally linked it's true... but to all older voters I say this: A vote for anyone besides Obama is a vote for the status quo; you are saying with your vote that everything in DC is just fine and we shouldnt change a thing. Sounds a lot like nails being driven into your grandchildren's caskets doesn't it?

Griff   June 3rd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

James R Jr??? Wo are you... Borack OBama will. do what;s necessary. HIllary Clinton will bend to his Wim.. Idiot.. Who are these people, that come on CNN and Talk Garbage... Borack Obama is Obsolite without Hillary Clinton... Hillary Clinton is everything, without Obama..... You still don't get it CNN..... You Break the New's..... YOu do not Make "The New's".... Hillary Clinton will still be an Icon, after: Borack Obama, is long Gone..... Live with it, even if Jack Cafferty can't....

Anita - AZ   June 3rd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Well, lack of experience is scary to older people, but look what experience brought us so far. Iraq War, bad economy, NAFTA, high unemployment, gas prices too high. I've had it with experienced politicians, Thank you very much. How about ones that have the people's best interest in mind? A novel idea, indeed.

Cynthia   June 3rd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Democrats unite to beat the Republicans in November.

jim   June 3rd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

No, Obama should not select Hillary Clinton as his vice president.

David Newport, OR   June 3rd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

If the elderly aren't smart enough to look at 2 candidates and choose which one is best for them (and America) then they aren't as smart as I think they can be.

Anonymous   June 3rd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Isn't it also Hillary's problem that she cannot win young voters? why is the emphasis only on obama and seniors?

Danny, Democrat from AZ   June 3rd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

20 years old or 70, a true democrat in this election is still a democrat. If they have supported Hillary on their issues and they have a shred of dignity and honesty in them, they will cast their vote for Obama. Hillary and Obama are more alike on their issues than Hillary and McCain will ever be. Again, those saying, "NOBAMA," or that they will cast their votes for McCain if Hillary does not win the nomination are racists and hard headed. That is all there is to it.

Pistoff   June 3rd, 2008 7:52 pm ET

TIME FOR CHANGE. Respect your elders, yes .... but allow them to decide your fate: NO.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   June 3rd, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Old thinking vs. new thinking, so what else is new!

Johnny West Palm Beach   June 3rd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

The older voters are seasoned and feel what is best about politics, the younger feel what is best by what they are being sold and what they feel is best. No one has the correct answer we are in a year to make history in so many ways besides the fact that we have the chance to correct eight years of bad politics. We are not candidates nor can we think or know as they do, we have to trust that we are making the best decisions when we are putting our candidates out there to support our lives.

martin   June 3rd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

out with the old in with the new

Eric   June 3rd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

For all of you saying you will vote Mccain, hope you can afford 3 trillion after 5-100 more years for the iraq war, not to mention $10 gas and food cost out of the roof. If so please vote McCain, but I am not rich and cannot afford to keep the same policies we have today. Before you know it I will be in foreclosure when i was living comfortable before republicans took office.

Peter E   June 3rd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Quick, press the 'they're racist' panic button!

Kristen   June 3rd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

I agree with Mark, this is a non issue. Find a new story

David, Santa Rosa, CA   June 3rd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Oh my lord... is Bill S. gonna do another "love-fest" for Hillary tonight?

Are you a commentator or a reporter? Actually Bill Schneider must be a "repulsive-can't"

Hillary lost. Hillary will not be on the ticket. That would be two steps forward and three steps back. However, I'm sure Obama will use her in an effective way.

The Lady   June 3rd, 2008 7:49 pm ET

The youngest voters, those aged 18-29, supported Barack Obama over Hillary Clinton, 65 to 35 percent. Voters 65 and older had the exact same level of support for Clinton, voting for her 65-35 percent over Obama.

It’s a problem that’s plagued Obama all year: how to make his case to seniors, who have been critical to Democratic presidential hopes in past campaigns.
Hillary was not able to pull the younger voters all year either. All this will change in the General election.

baljeet   June 3rd, 2008 7:49 pm ET

congratulation's obama . And i will be voting for mcain this fall.Hillary clinton was the best candidate for the country but thanx to all you obama thugs i will vote for mcain . Hillary clinton spent her whole life helping poor and the blacks in america in turn they all stabed her in the back for a guy we know nothing about.

Thank you hillary looking forward to 2012 .

John Smith   June 3rd, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Give it up, the BEST always wins. Obama is the BEST!

That MoveOn.org Ad is PRICELESS!!!   June 3rd, 2008 7:48 pm ET

What a funny ad! It's the one showing McCain and Bush with the Patty Duke Show theme song, "Identical Cousins", playing in the background. What a hoot (and so, so so, true...)!

Gaia   June 3rd, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Younger people are the future for this country, I think we can trust them to make some new and better decisions than the older generations have.

Obama '08!

Sarah Jess, LA   June 3rd, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Hillary has the popular vote--18 million of them-–Obama can make her VP or lose-simple choice even for an idiot who thinks he'll get anywhere negotiating with Iran, the Taliban and Al Qaeda.

Jesse   June 3rd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

I sure hope he does not pick up Clinton supporters. I am a Clinton supporter and will only vote for Obama if Hillary is on the ticket.

CNN always says that once the issues come to the table and the primary fight is over, that McCain deflectors will come together and vote for Obama. Not me, nor my family. Never.

Josephine   June 3rd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Most definitely. If they are democrats all of them will vote Obama.

James Y in Saipan   June 3rd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Bill, PLEASE DO NOT PUSH THE IDEA. We all know that it won't work. Sen. Obama doesn't need the Clinton baggage to carry into November.

Mark   June 3rd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Once again NON STORY...

CNN untily ou compare the voting tallies of Obama vs McCain, the issue is a NON ISSUE, in the GE.

Obama/Clinton 08'

DEMOCRATS 08'

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   June 3rd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

She needs to apologize for Iraq vote and apologize to Obama and the Democratic Party; for all of her attacks. If she does that and shows she has some humility then Obama should give her a chance to make her case!

B - NYC   June 3rd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Once again, even at an end, it becomes about Obama... For Christ sake CNN... Give it a rest...
He can not win without her...

shannon   June 3rd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Old people tend to be extortionists...so it is no suprised that CNN asks the question...

Do you think she will extort her way into VP?

extort??? really?? hate Clinton much CNN?

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