June 3, 2008
Posted: 10:35 PM ET

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(CNN) — Hillary Clinton has made her vast experience a central theme of her campaign – and among those voters who said that was the top quality they were looking for in a presidential candidate, she was the undisputed choice in tonight’s exit polls: they chose her over Barack Obama by 93 to 7 percent in South Dakota, and 94 to 4 percent in Montana.

Barack Obama, meanwhile, has built his run around the need for change – and won large majorities of voters who said that was the most important quality in a potential commander-in-chief, beating Clinton by 67 to 33 percent among those voters in South Dakota, and 79 to 17 percent in Montana.

But even though they split tonight’s contests, it’s clear the advantage in this area was Obama’s: one in five voters in both states said experience was of paramount importance, but half of South Dakota’s voters, and 55 percent of Montana’s, said the ability to bring about change was essential in a candidate.

In Montana, voters who said having a president who cares about people was their priority split their votes almost evenly between the two candidates: Clinton had a 47 to 43 percent edge. But in South Dakota, which Clinton won, a significant majority of those voters – 60 percent – gave her the edge.

Former President Bill Clinton spent a lot of time in the state in the days leading up to Tuesday’s vote telling voters that his wife “cares about people like you.” It looks like that message sunk in.

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


Defining moment   June 3rd, 2008 11:22 pm ET

No she doesn't!!!! All she cares about his herself … forget the party, forget the nation, it's all about her egomaniac and narcissist deranged personality.

This is why half the entire country view her as divisive and toxic. She keep proving them right.

Go President Obama '08 & '12

KG   June 3rd, 2008 11:22 pm ET

I have learned to judged people very well ,I begged people not to vote for bush and look where we are now. I have begged people not to vote for obama and look where we will be. I can see the good in Hillary, though it doesn't come out to a lot of people. You can't judge people that make nice speaches like obama and think they are wonderful. I once lived with an alcohilic, woman beating, man and he could make good speeches to. This is where I learned to judge a person ,and not by there cover. I will Not vote for obama,with all of his question marks and nice speeches ,I may take General Election off this campaign year.

larry   June 3rd, 2008 11:22 pm ET

I will vote for McCain..not because i like his politic,,but i distrust Obama more…to many hidden things that will come out in the campaigning in the future. Hilary or McCain!!!!!!!!

NEVER MCCAIN THE LIAR   June 3rd, 2008 11:22 pm ET

Viva OBAMA!!!!!!

Less Austin, Texas   June 3rd, 2008 11:21 pm ET

To all you Hillary supporters:

I hope you think hard on the direction you choose to go, because if McCain becomes president, you are going to have to develop a secure insight of your children being sent to war in the near future, and for what? Then the consequences of what your children will face coming out of a war.

McCain is all for war, which equals death and destruction.

What if?   June 3rd, 2008 11:21 pm ET

ALL MOTHERS ARE…DA!!!!!

Genevieve Costales   June 3rd, 2008 11:21 pm ET

I think Hillary has done the right thing. She has a lot of people that rely on her for their voice to be heard. Hillary just wants her supporters to know that she has not given up on their cause - that she will do all that is necessary for them. She is just waiting for the right moment when she knows her supporters will feel safe with the transfer to Barack. I think this is a sign of a true leader, one that doesn't give up on the people that rely on her in the times of trouble. People need to feel good about the decision to transfer from one candidate to another and Hillary is waiting for that moment before she lets her supporters move to a new leader - Barack Obama.

candy   June 3rd, 2008 11:20 pm ET

concerned, my question to you is are the 92% of African American in Mississippi, 91% in Indiana and 90% in Pennsylvania who voted for Obama voting for a better country or the COLOR OF SKIN?

HC4Prez   June 3rd, 2008 11:20 pm ET

Unless she's Obama's running mate, on the General Election ballot I'm writing in "Hillary Clinton" to be my choice for prez : ).

Sam   June 3rd, 2008 11:20 pm ET

HillaryClinton.com states that she won the popular vote and links to the realclearpolitics which shows:
Obama Clinton
18,006,275 48.1% 17,965,326 48.0%

OK? Hmmm Hillary, it looks like you lost the popular vote! Do you really think the American people are that stupid?

Clinton Supporter   June 3rd, 2008 11:20 pm ET

Continue dismissing Clinton supporters as you Obama types love to do so much, and watch us put McCain in office.

If you really want to win over the other half of the Democratic party, you might want to revisit your technique.

[TOM   June 3rd, 2008 11:20 pm ET

I AM A REGISTERED REPUBLICAN IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA WHO HAS SUPPORTED HILARY CLINTON AND INTENDED TO VOTE FOR HER, HOWEVER, NOW THAT OBAMA HAS BEEN CHOSEN THE NOMINEE I WILL BE VOTING FOR JOHN MCCANN. I BELIEVE THE DEMOCRATS HAVE JUST CANCELED THERE CHANCES OF ELECTING A DEMOCRAT FOR PRESIDENT. I WOULD NEVER VOTE FOR OBAMA BECAUSE HE IS THE ULTIMATE POLITICIAN IN SHEEPS CLOTHING. THERE IS NO WAY ANYONE CAN GO TO WASHINGTON AND CHANGE THE WAY THEY DO BUSINESS. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE LOBBYISTS AND ANYONE THAT THINKS DIFFERENTLY IS NOT DEALING WITH REALITY. MOREOVER, HIS INEXPERIENCE, AND GIVEAWAYS WILL SURELY SET US BACK FINANCIALLY FOR DECADES. I THINK HIS WIFES STATEMENT ABOUT THE COUNTRY SPEAKS VOLUMES ABOUT HOW THEY BOTH FEEL ABOUT WHITE PEOPLE AND THEY HAVE PLAYED THE RACE CARD THRU THEIR CHURCH. THE ONLY REASON WHY COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE VOTING FOR HIM IS BECAUSE THEY WERE IN DIAPERS WHEN BILL CLINTON WAS RUNNING THE COUNTRY AND DID A FINE JOB, BUT THEY WOULD NOT KNOW THAT SO THEY HAVE FALLEN FOR OBAMA'S RHETORIC. IT WILL BE A SAD DAY FOR AMERICA IF HE BECOMES PRESIDENT. JOHN MCCANN IS FAR BETTER SUITED TO BE PRESIDENT. I BELIEVE THAT ONCE AGAIN FLORIDA WILL BE THE DECIDING FACTOR IN HIS LOSING FOR WHAT THE DNC DID TO THE FLORIDA VOTERS.

li   June 3rd, 2008 11:20 pm ET

Not that wome all just FAKE only fool trust her fake

Smarter than that   June 3rd, 2008 11:20 pm ET

That is a joke and so are these polls. Where did you get them from.
A Hillary campaign office. Save your bogus, baseless, untrue articles.

johnny   June 3rd, 2008 11:20 pm ET

The only people who will vote for McCain are bush supporters.Obama/Hillary ticket would be the greatest of all time.This would unite the party,the country.No to 4 more years of (bush)McCain

John   June 3rd, 2008 11:20 pm ET

You people are SO ridiculous.
1. She DOES NOT have the most votes, thats a lie. How can she count Minnesota, when he wasn't even on the ballot, and SHE BROKE THE RULES, NOT HIM. That called CHEATING.
2. Both sides say the SAME thing, if their candidate doesn't get the nomination, they'll vote for Mcain… So? Your point is what??? So say Hillary had won the nomination… Obama supporters would vote for McCain… duh… C'mon, grow up. Support your party or move to another country you traitors.
3. You say Obama is a loose cannon and will "destroy the country".. this is the stupidest stance of them all. What are you baseing this ridiculous claim on??? He has done nothing but GOOD for our country in his entire political career… Uh, do a little research you ostriches with your heads in the sand… read up on the ENORMOUS list of scandals, cheating, lieing, and sell-outs (like big business healthcare) that the Clintons have been involved in.
4. After reading some of your comments in here, it's PAINFULLY obvious that you people have NO CLUE about the history of Hillary Clinton. You're just blindly supporting her, or you're a total idiot.

thefireman101   June 3rd, 2008 11:20 pm ET

THE VP CANDIDATE FOR OBAMA, SHOULD BE JIM WEBB OF VIRGINIA.

HES THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR BECAUSE OF HIS NATIONAL SECURITY EXPERIENCE…….

HILLIARY CAN GO HOME

Dave   June 3rd, 2008 11:20 pm ET

Wow…

Listening to hillary speak… was so… vomit inducing.

NEVER have I seen a more low, selfish human being..and I thought Bush was bad…

You had a moment, with simple words, to restore your family respect and legacy, and you wiped your bum with them…

Please… Hillary, Find a deep hole, slither back under it… and never come out, selfish and hollow, Hungry only for Power…

flat out truth.. YOU LOST… the better PERSON won…

Goodbye, good riddence….

Keith Wilson   June 3rd, 2008 11:20 pm ET

Hillary's claim that she won the popular vote is based on ignoring caucus states which didn't report their popular vote tallies. She needs to get behind Barack Obama, the person who has shown that he has what it takes to win a campaign. Those who think that Hillary should run as an independent obviously don't remember when Ross Perot split the Republican vote and lost the election for the Republicans. As for judgement and naivety on foreign affairs, Obama correctly foresaw the consequences of a war in Iraq, while McCain thought that we would be out in six months, and that there would be no house-to-house fighting in Iraq. Hillary Clinton merely parroted the administration talking points. Obama attracts independents and disaffected Republicans, and brings Americans together with style and charisma. I look forward to seeing him and his family in the White House.

Nasreen WMaiwandi   June 3rd, 2008 11:20 pm ET

I'm a Hillary girl. If it's not Hillary, I'd NEVER vote for anyone else. I'm one of those frustrated Clinton voters that care less what happens next!

Rita Rolfe   June 3rd, 2008 11:19 pm ET

CNN coverage is disgusting. Hillary Clinton came inches away from the nomination and decides to tell us once again how much she cares for our country and it's people and for that gets trashed by a panel of so called "experts". You even admit to the fact that listeners may think this and then continue. We are thinking, intelligent people. WE DO NOT NEED TO LISTEN TO OBVIOUSLY BIASED OPINION. I'M CHANGING THE CHANNEL, I would suggest that you shut up the woman on your panel who can't get over herself. Even David Gergen is over the top tonight. I will pressure OBama to give her the VP position.

RYL   June 3rd, 2008 11:19 pm ET

i wonder whether BO gets the nomination by playing the same dirty Chicago politics as he has always been, i.e., shoot your opponent, then claim to be the victim to get the public's sympathy….. and do it again and again.

Jill OConnor   June 3rd, 2008 11:19 pm ET

You all on CNN should be ashamed of yourself. How can you ask the Hillary supporters to back OBAMA when you all can't even respect her in your comments about her. Good Luck! The more you slam her the worst it will get for OBAMA. Keep it up! McCain will get the cross over vote….Who really is the strongest candidate. Millions believe it is Hillary Clinton and I am ashamed and disgusted of your coverage and obvious bias on the issues. The male that sits to the left of Donna needs to be fired for his comments. Disgusting…..Unity I don't think so…….and it starts with you all too! What a joke….I am sad to be a democrat.

Paul   June 3rd, 2008 11:19 pm ET

To all of you brainless twits. If you don't like Obama vote for McCain. You deserve 4 more years of Bush"s failed policies, more death in Iraq, more debt, less jobs, higher gas prices, worthless dollar against other currencies and having the private sector dictate policies in this country. Go ahead make my day. Thank you very much.

BV   June 3rd, 2008 11:19 pm ET

It's sad that it's still all about her. I was hoping for better. I would have gained some respect for her had she given the night to Obama.

Steve   June 3rd, 2008 11:18 pm ET

Wolf is the only one who wants a "dream ticket". I am a registered Republican but know better when I see a sell-out and that is John McCain. The NeoCons have hijacked the Republican party and I will not vote for McCain's pandering to them. However, I will NEVER vote for a Obama/Hillary combo ticket. CNN needs to look at how the independents will vote in their stupid electoral college projections. There are a lot of independents who feel the way I do. Hillary should get behind Obama tomorrow morning.

Rae in Iowa   June 3rd, 2008 11:18 pm ET

Feminism is about fairness - being fair to everyone regardless of gender. Hillary has not been fair to Barack. She had a fair chance.
CNN and MSNBC have covered her fairly (I don't check the other media outlets regularly.). Her speech was all about Hillary. Barack's speech was about all of us.

Suzanne Dawsey   June 3rd, 2008 11:18 pm ET

I appreciate so much that Barack Obama is the first African-American candidate to win a primary. I think in your comments you are forgetting that Hillary Clinton is the first female candidate to get this far in a primary. Why would she NOT want to make this HER night in the only chance she will get. I think this, in no way, reflects her willingness to support Obama in the General Election. I think some of your pundits were a little remiss in recognizing this. Thanks for your time.

NY   June 3rd, 2008 11:18 pm ET

For those who said they will vote for McSame, I'll suggest you look at the bigger picture and not be selfish and closed minded. I expect children to act like this when they do not get what they want NOT adults. I'm from New York, NY and even though she did not win I will vote for Senator Obama because I'm a Democrat. I am not dumb to vote for McSame expect a different result. Hell things are bad enough!

If you vote for McCain I hope you would be able to live with that decision!

Jackie   June 3rd, 2008 11:18 pm ET

Despite what Hillary says with her mouth, her actions suggest that she is primarily concerned with she and her husband's political agenda. Both Clinton's need to learn to lose as graciously as they have when they have won many elections. She cares more about promoting her own agenda that uniting with other Democrats to win back the White House. When the primaries first began I said I would be comfortable supporting either Hillary or Barack because they were pretty close in terms of the policies they were promoting. Now I have lost all respect for Hillary and will not ever vote for her.

In all fairness...   June 3rd, 2008 11:18 pm ET

So NOW the biased media is finally acknowleding that Hillary has something to add to the country. Until now, it seemed "forbidden" to say anything 'nice' about Hillary. Obama has been the favored one, and Hillary was smeared left and right.

Now that the delegates have been pushed to declare… I guess CNN
thought it was "safe' to express their honest opinions. Shame….

And our country will suffer for it. Hillary is undoubtedly the most
experienced candidate.

Hillary Supporter no more!   June 3rd, 2008 11:18 pm ET

You Hillary supporters, you are wack!

Park More, New Orleans   June 3rd, 2008 11:17 pm ET

We will not vote for Obama even if our candidate Hillary is the VP. He was pushed by the DNC regardless votes of American People. So on general election, our vote will go to McCain and I will love to see DNC politicians face, especially Dana Brasil

SAD   June 3rd, 2008 11:17 pm ET

Well "concerned" I would hope this country is past being worried about the color of skin, otherwise how can we even possibly expect to have a united democratic party. One might ask YOU the same question, are you to wrapped up in the color of skin????????

Mark   June 3rd, 2008 11:17 pm ET

You must be kidding me.

Carrie   June 3rd, 2008 11:16 pm ET

I am very disappointed in Hilliary. Why not accept that she has loss and extend an Olive Branch to the American people and the Democratic Party.

Rosalie   June 3rd, 2008 11:16 pm ET

I am surprised that Hillary's speech did not focus on his win. She has such a difficult time letting go. I do believe that if she ran with him she will bring the party togethe. Hopefully she can flush her ego down the tube. His speech reaffirmed for us all, young and old, the land of democracy. As a senior adult, I think our country will be the filled with young ones supporting and working in ways that hasnt been down since the 60's. From an old hippie

Sally, Minnesota   June 3rd, 2008 11:16 pm ET

How on earth can anyone tell that she is more caring from the perspective the campaign trail. Of course Bill Clinton would say that because he knows her personally.
That comment is equal to voters saying they would rather have a beer with Bush; for one, Bush does not drink, supposedly, and two, these rich politicians would no more spend their free time with us than the man on the moon.
Calm down and don't take this campaign so personally.
Obama and Clinton are both good and smart Americans who are equally worthy of being President.
McCain is a continuation of the present policies and therefore is not a good choice.

s.boat   June 3rd, 2008 11:16 pm ET

Hillary Cant Spin This!

phil   June 3rd, 2008 11:16 pm ET

shame on hillary clinton for selfishly saying this was her night.. it was Baracks! Hilalry should have conceded and given her full support to the candidate the crossed the finish line first.

She acted selfishly and - we believe should NOT be the VP candidate… she insulted Barack on this historic day.

shame on you Hillary Clinton.

G   June 3rd, 2008 11:16 pm ET

If Obama choses Clinton as VP, I will vote, otherwise I am not voting. She has a lot of people behind her and deserves to be in power to help all of us reach our dreams as Americans.
The race was so close, so it is fair to have them both working together.

Rob R   June 3rd, 2008 11:15 pm ET

Hillary was very selfish in her speech tonight. Tonight was a historic occasion for this country in nominating an African American for the first time and instead of allowing Obama to relish the moment she continued to want the attention focussed on her. I realize that she has a huge following and attracts a different set of voters than Obama does - but she can't say in one breath that she wants to unite the party and in another ask people to visit her website and tell her what to do next.

She is posturing for the VP slot at this point but I don't think she is doing it correctly. She is saying, look, I've got 18 million angry voters, so you better do what I say, or else you can forget about them voting for you. That is now way to bring party unity.

And to you crazy Hillary supporters who think not only that she should take it to the convention, but could actually win the Presidency at that point - don't you think that in doing so, she would piss off a lot of people - namely the 18 million that have voted for Obama? Do you not think his supporters would then turn around and then not vote for her?

Hillary's supporters unfortunately have a big say in the outcome in November. If they want to act like spoiled children and not do what is right for the party then surely McCain will win even though he doesn't share hardly any of the same political views as Hillary or Obama.

Obama is going to have a tough time now deciding if she should be on the ticket. Before tonight's speech I thought she should be. Now I am not so sure.

dg   June 3rd, 2008 11:15 pm ET

if CLINTON is not top on ticket McCAIN gets my vote

Glenn   June 3rd, 2008 11:15 pm ET

The only thing that Hillary cares about is Hillary! It is all about Hillary. She once again showed that she lacks character and intgrity to make the critical decision. She showed tonight that this election was about Hillary, not the Democratic Party, not her supporters and certainly not about the country. Hillary is truly pathetic!

Sara from Arizona   June 3rd, 2008 11:15 pm ET

Isupport Obama cause I dIslike Clinton very much. I will vote McCain if she is running as VP. NO MORE CLINTONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dana   June 3rd, 2008 11:15 pm ET

I feel betrayed by these elections. It is so obvious that more people want Hillary. This is not right. She should run till November. She is admirable, no matter what her haters say, she is strong, wise, smart, caring, great lady.
people will cry for her if she will not be our president. People will cry.

LS   June 3rd, 2008 11:14 pm ET

A crazy quilt of Democratic party rules has produced a nominee with no overwhelming support and how can someone who had a contender nipping at his feet till the last day of the Primary calendar hope to win the White House?

Now that superdelegates have decided to give the nomination to Obama, there are many of us - women, men, old and young who would rather see an experienced person of great character and integrity in the whitehouse. So, my support is for McCain from the day Hillary Clinton closes her campaign.

poodle   June 3rd, 2008 11:14 pm ET

I am not happy about Obama winning the Democratic nomination. I am happy about Hilary not giving up. She is a remarkable woman. She has won the popular vote. Tough as a bull. I am voting for McCain now that Obama has won the Democratic nomination. This nomination has just made it easier for McCain to win. If Hillary had won I would have voted for her. Well what are you going to do. The kids have come out in droves. When I was a 20 year old I didn't even now what was going on. These kids hear CHANGE so they have come out in voted because of the war . That's all they know.. But come November these kids will not be voting and I have heard this on CNN numerous times. For the first time in my life I have been involved in this race glued tom the TV.

To sum it up I am not happy and I WILL be voting for McCain. Obama is going to loose if Hillary won I would be voting for a Democrat.

Interesting timing DNC superdelegates   June 3rd, 2008 11:14 pm ET

Hillary for Independant- Don't give up! Don't vote for Mccain- vote for the strongest candidate-

NEVER MCCAIN THE LIAR   June 3rd, 2008 11:14 pm ET

Hillary then………..OBAMA now!!!!!

s.boat   June 3rd, 2008 11:14 pm ET

Hillary Is A Loser!

parker   June 3rd, 2008 11:14 pm ET

CORRECTION-Try to understand, Obots. Hillary did not take votes away from Obama in Michigan. Obama CHOSE to remove his name from Michigan because he was polling behind Hillary there, and thought he couldn't win so he would blow Michigan off. Also, both Hillary and Obama didn't put the names on the ballots in either FL or MI; the Michigan Democratic Party did. Obama was the only one stupid enough to take himself off. He was not asked or forced to do. He also wanted to ingratiate himself with the Iowa party leadership, and throw more money into Iowa because it was the first one. Typical, Obama disregards everyone who is not immediately useful to him.

Marlene Waddell   June 3rd, 2008 11:14 pm ET

First of all, I would like too extend my congratulations to Senator Obama and say to him that not only is he a fine and decent man but John McCain had better get ready for the fight of his life because this isn't going to go exactly the way he is expecting it too. Now that I have gotten all that out of the way. I think it's time we all stop trying to analyze the what, when, how and who's of the campaign and just admit that the better person won! Senator Obama came up to bat for the opposite team and when the ball was batted to him he knocked it out of the park. weather Hil-Rod knows where she will go next or not the fact remains- the tortoise won the race. She showed her true colors in her speech when she congratulated him for the race he had RUN and not WON! Apparently she didn't get the memo. Hilary, The Primary is Over!! Barack is the Winner America has spoken and once again you weren't listening!

Rj   June 3rd, 2008 11:13 pm ET

GO DETROIT PISTONS!!!!! I THINK WE CAN STILL WIN THE 2008 CHAMPIONSHIP!!! EVEN WHEN IT'S OVER, IT'S NOT OVER. GO PISTONS I'M BEHIND YOU ALL THE WAY!!!

john,IL   June 3rd, 2008 11:13 pm ET

I am a registered democrat from chicago since 1998.
I am voting for Mccain because Obama people stole the nomination from Hillary.

jill   June 3rd, 2008 11:13 pm ET

obama is a chauvanist pig who loves to look at himself in the mirror.

Berta A. Gutierrez   June 3rd, 2008 11:13 pm ET

Senator Clinton's speech is truly a shame. Do American women, white collar workers and hispanics that support her truly feel that this is the candidate that best represents them?

I disagree. Being a hispanic women, and having a family of white collar workers only makes me want to mobilize stronger for Senator Obama and future President.

I had initially contemplated the vice-presidency for her…..not any more.

Berta Gutierrez
Fort Lupton, Colorado

KE   June 3rd, 2008 11:12 pm ET

The media has done a good job dividing up the country. Don't blame Hillary. Blame us. Keep spinning.

Still for Hill   June 3rd, 2008 11:12 pm ET

obama supporters,
"Hillary Supporters, even though you are uneducated and racist, you need to vote for Obama!"

See, that is why he will loose and you will never understand.
There is no change, no growth, just bullying. Nevermind what you are saying, what he is saying, what he hasn't accomplished. Everyone that is not bullied gets called a name and threatened.

Obama supporters threaten like the best of them, with war, death, economy.

These blogs are becoming sick. This issue is wide open, and this will continue.

Francie   June 3rd, 2008 11:12 pm ET

YES! We NEED the "woman's touch" in government.
We NEED Hillary in the White House.

Sam   June 3rd, 2008 11:12 pm ET

Hillary Clinton blog site is a propaganda site. They don't even show posts that are not angry at the DNC.
It is an anti-Democratic party site. She is out to destroy our party and hand the country to McCain.

Hillary, I wish I can take my vote for you in the primaries back and vote for Barack, you will never get my vote again, not in 4 years, not 8, not in a 100 years.

parker   June 3rd, 2008 11:12 pm ET

Try to understand, Obots. Hillary did not take votes away from Obama in Michigan. Obama CHOSE to remove his name from Michigan because he was polling behind Hillary there, and thought he couldn't win so he would blow Michigan off. Also, both Hillary and Obama didn't put the names on the ballots in either FL or MI; the DNC did. Obama was the only one stupid enough to take himself off. He was not asked or forced to do. He also wanted to ingratiate himself with the Iowa party leadership, and throw more money into Iowa because it was the first one. Typical, Obama disregards everyone who is not immediately useful to him.

Garth   June 3rd, 2008 11:12 pm ET

It looks like the Republicans disguised like Democrats are out in force tonight. Figures, they like Hillary because they think they can beat her. Obama is a tough one to beat. They don't understand someone that is a gentleman and above the gutter politics that Rovian Repubs love.

I'm so glad this is over…..It is over right? Hillary will concede right? please? And we can start ot work to get a Democrat into the White House and Bush out on Pennsylvania Ave right?

Chris from Canada   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

It's absolutely ridiculous that people would rather vote for someone that doesn't represent them in the slightest simply because they feel humiliated.

It's time to grow up and accept responsibility, Obama won. You can argue the circumstance all you please, but at the end of the day, it's the plain truth.

Stop letting your petty insecurities fly in the face of undeniable logic.

Kenneth Woodard   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

Hillary
I see Hillary
What is Hillary's next move? What is her strategy? Will her supporters follow her? Will she quit the Democratic Party? She should 'cause she has a huge following.

What are the political gods conjuring up for us this fall?

I can see it now:

Barr (libertarian)
Clinton (Independent)
Obama (Democrat)
McCain (Republican)
Paul (Whig)
David Duke (Constitution)

Media ratings will skyrocket.

Which would you choose?

Syndi   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

Hey Helen of New York - and like you deserve to be the next president? How sad when uneducated people have so very little to offer.

sweetpea   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

It's too bad Senator Clinton does not know how to be a gracious runner-up. Instead of congratulating Senator Obama on his nomination she proceeded to talk about me, me, me. She certainly is self-absorbed and doesn't appear to want unity in the Democratic Party. Her speech tonight does not make her a likely candidate for vice-president.

J Davis   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

I will not be voting for Obama. We don't know what it is about him yet–but there are many of us who realize that he is not what our country or our world needs. It's a sad day. A sad time. We do need change.

TONIGHT SPEECHES   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

Summing up tonight's speeches…

MCCAIN: "HIM, HIM, HIM"
CLINTON: "ME, ME, ME"
Obama: "US, US, US"

R. Squibbs   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

I've become convinced that the woman is a sociopath. So is her husband. Chelsea seems to have turned out ok, though.

Agera   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

my wife gets her furr coat.

Phil   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

Hillary can be President of Puerto Rico, you know the territory that doesn't vote in the general election.

Michael Parrish   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

What would happen if Hillary bolted the dem party and ran independent?

Stewart   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

If Obama wants to unify the Democratic party he needs to shut up the angry blacks like the two on Anderson Cooper's panel tonight who did nothing but bash Hillary.

Hearing those two on Cooper's show, I'm now hesitant to support Obama and I'm sure many millions of other Democrats are feeling the same way. Personally, I'll never go vote against him by voting for McCain, but, I may just not vote at all in November if Obama backers continue this negative campaign against the Clintons and I certainly will not be sending him any money.

Stewart in Kentucky

Brenda   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

Your commentary about Hilliary Clinton throughout the primary process has been unfair and borders on total disrespect. I admire her courage as well as her right not to concede. She has run an outstanding campaign; so has Obama. I hope Hillary holds her head up and continues to make America proud.

ABG   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

I am a long time Democrat who will not fall in line and vote for Obama.

He won this nomination due to underhanded campaign tactics at caucuses and blocking the FL & MI votes.

Hillary is the only candidate for me! I wish she would run as an Independent.

Small Towner, South Dakota   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

The DNC has not done things they way that things should have properly been done. It was an old fashioned political contest. I am so angry with the delegates around the country who vote for themselves rather than the people of whom they represent…
HIllary won South Dakota: however Obama gets more delegates because there superdelegates cannot seem to pull their heads from their backsides and go with how their people voted!

And to OPEN EYES, my vote is not based upon race, it is based upon who I believe will be better for America and our decreasing standard of living… Republicans ruin the economy but I liked Hillary's position on the political spectrum best and McCain sits better on that spectrum than Obama.

Jeff R   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

Barack himself sealed the deal on Clinton supporters and party unity. He was so intent on "winning the battle" with the FLA and MICH debate that he lost sight of the big picture and there fore will lose the war. He gave all HRC supporters a "legitimate out", they can now point to the FLA-MICH decision and say that is why they are not voting for Obama. If he had given Hillary what she wanted in regards to FLA-MICH than the only reason for HRC supporters to not support OBama would be that they were sore losers (ie bad democrats).

Sue   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

I am saddened by the lack of professionalism that HRC bestowed during the primaries. Every contest that Barack lost, he congratulated her. It was on rare occasion that she acknowledged her counterpart.

It is even more disheartening that the so-called democrats that will not vote for their party because she did not make it. I am a democrat and will vote democratic no matter who wins the nomination.

TPas   June 3rd, 2008 11:10 pm ET

She has not land yet.

CC   June 3rd, 2008 11:10 pm ET

He has the votes- even if you give her Michigan and Florida at 100%. It is over, she needs to heal the party. This is 94 healthcare allover again.

Most of my family voted for her in the primary, but now regret it and support Obama. I would bet many folks are in the same place as people like Sen. Feinstein. So that 18 million she is taking about, I would bet it is a shrinking number as I type.

Emily in Michigan   June 3rd, 2008 11:10 pm ET

Why didn't Hillary care about the voters in Florida and Michigan when she agreed months and months ago that their votes wouldn't count?

Why does she say let's count every vote, but then she doesn't count the caucus votes?

As a white woman I am very pleased that Hillary will not be representing my voice. I am not a hypocritical liar who will do anything to get what I want. I am an honest, hard-working person with integrity who admits mistakes when I make them.

Hillary is clearly extremely bright and extremely hard-working, and I admire her for that. But there are lots of bright, hard-working women in the world, and that doesn't make them fit to be president of the United States.

joe   June 3rd, 2008 11:10 pm ET

The evidence that "sexism reigns supreme" lay in the wide availability of offensive anti-Hillary paraphernalia in stores and on the Internet. From the beginning, Hillary has been demonized by the press and the talking heads. Let's face it, Obama wouldn't have gotten to where he got today if it weren't for the bias of the male media. In November, I will switch party, write-in or vote McCain.

young, gifted and black   June 3rd, 2008 11:10 pm ET

This care was not heard in her speech tonight, she should be trying to unite the party and not try to further her own political agenda…

DEMOCRATS UNITED FOR OBAMA 08

h   June 3rd, 2008 11:09 pm ET

She sure is more caring….more caring about herself and her political ambitions and making sure the family legacy is intact

Agera   June 3rd, 2008 11:09 pm ET

President John McCain!!!

SoCal   June 3rd, 2008 11:09 pm ET

Even now, Hill doesn't fail to disappoint. When she had the chance to be gracious, she only used the forum to toot her own horn about what states she won, how many votes, me, me, me, blah, blah, blah. Not one word to congratulate Obama, while he in turn congratulated her anyway. She never met a low road she didn't like.

Obama on the other hand, talked about the country, what we need. Clinton voted against the banning of cluster bombs, a move which would have saved thousands of children's lives. She gave speeches about a "victory" in Iraq as late as 2006. Being president of the Young Republican chapter at Wellesley hasn't worn off. She fights all right, just not for us.

Roberto Mori   June 3rd, 2008 11:09 pm ET

It is very sad to see how frequently the media so easily abandon their self-proclaimed impartiality. It has been done under George Bush Junior, helping him to build the Iraq case for war. Right before this, the media led in the lynching of Bill Clinton and in doing so immobilized him and America. Now we see it once more in the media's general attack on and undermining of Hillary Clinton, building her image as unfit to lead the United States. This is not democracy at all. This has a rather strong affinity with the way the media controlled by a dictatorial regime
functions. Let us hope that Obama can also change the New York Times and CNN along with Washington and bring them back to democracy.

Steve From Oregon   June 3rd, 2008 11:09 pm ET

So I'm wondering why all you "blah Obama" posters don't hang out at the FOX news comments section. Could it be your parents weren't married? Just something to consider…

Vote Obama in November!

KE   June 3rd, 2008 11:09 pm ET

This is the problem when the MSM endorsing the candidate.

But I suppose there is nothing the media can do at this point.

Hope everyone have a good night.

Angela Hunter   June 3rd, 2008 11:09 pm ET

He's right she is more caring, caring about herself and Bill's legacy. Not about the American people!!

Lyz in MD   June 3rd, 2008 11:09 pm ET

Helen NY is proof that some Clinton supporters (if they ever were sinceree supporters of any Democrat) are sure not caring.

She's for McBush. She's willing to vote for a hundred years of soldiers gang-raping little girls, a hundred years of men with untreated PTSD coming home and battering and killing their wives, a hundred years of violence against women at home and abroad. She's willing to vote for the overturn of Roe V. Wade, and a return to back-alley abortions.

She doesn't care how many women are raped, battered, and butchered, as long as she gets her revenge. She makes me sick.

Dusacre   June 3rd, 2008 11:09 pm ET

"More caring"? Give me a break. Something wonderful and historic just happened. Hillary did not even notice.

Shazia Arain   June 3rd, 2008 11:09 pm ET

Hullary needs to be pulled off the stage. It does not belong to her. Obama won ffair and square. He has repeatedle acknowleged her leasership and wins.. what does she want more.!!1Obama has made history ad will mmake it again in NOV 08. God Bless Obama. All the rest… need to put America and its future first not your selfish, biased, redneck narrow minded ideas!!!!

Parker   June 3rd, 2008 11:08 pm ET

Sorry Obama supporters my vote, my friends votes, my family votes will all be going to Mccain this November, Unless Clinton runs as VP, SHE WILL BE PRESIDENT. If not 08 then 2012 because without the help of Clinton supporters your Obama doesn't stand a CHANCE>

diana   June 3rd, 2008 11:08 pm ET

it seems strange to me that obama came out of nowhere until 5months ago. and with little to no experience has come to the top spot in our nation. to think he won't need someone on the ticket with him that has been in politics and knows how washington works is foolish. we all know how washington works and obama will be eaten alive and never know what happened.

Leo   June 3rd, 2008 11:08 pm ET

I can not believe the comments that I am hearing by your panel! Jeff has done nothing but tear down Hillary Clinton night after night. She is an amazing American! I am onr of the 18 million who voted for her!

RONNIE   June 3rd, 2008 11:08 pm ET

I have always liked Hillary.She is a tough women and she will be vp.

Will   June 3rd, 2008 11:08 pm ET

All you Clintonites should pool your money and go buy an island, that way you can have Hillary rule over you and your banana republic of America till the end of her days.

P.S a vote for MCshame means 4 more years of war; an opportunity to stack the supreme court with right wing judges (bye bye abortion rights).
Further erosion of civil liberties; economic depression.

Think long and hard about voting for him, because in the end you'll only have yourselves to blame

Moment of Zen   June 3rd, 2008 11:08 pm ET

It's time to step back and take a deep breath everyone. All this invective and vitriol toward Clinton or Obama is just as bad as I've seen from neocon blogs. Do you really want that? Think about your position. Think about your emotions. Are you really that angry?

I didn't have a favorite in this race, but I'm glad it's finally over, and I hope everyone can come to their senses and realize what's really at stake.

deidre   June 3rd, 2008 11:07 pm ET

The Democratic Party did not listen to the people who voted in their primaries.

FactCheck   June 3rd, 2008 11:07 pm ET

Actually I don't give a hoot about Clinton supporters who want to vote for McCain. Go ahead.. you make your bed and be prepared to lie in it for the next 4 years or until death (whichever comes first).

spencer   June 3rd, 2008 11:07 pm ET

Cnn you need to quit bashing Hillary tonight…You are making things worse…Give the woman her time and respect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Samina from WI   June 3rd, 2008 11:07 pm ET

HEY..where's John KIng?..he was so good at the board. Not that the other John is bad .We're just used to seeing King and he should've been at that magic board on this magical night. :)

Brian   June 3rd, 2008 11:07 pm ET

I'll vote for him, but I think he loses in OH, FL, PA, MI and therefore loses the election. It's the electoral college in Nov. That's all that matters.

Hillary fan from NW   June 3rd, 2008 11:07 pm ET

This is s sad night for American people to be denid of a clearly superior candidate. The superdeligates did not even have the decency to honor the voters of South Dakota and Montana and wait for voters voice before they cast theirs. They jumped in and hand carried Obama across the finish line. Is this honoring the will of the people?

I am proud of the campaign Hillary ran. She fought hard for us and she will never give up. And I am so happy to see that again she proved the pundits wrong. She did not concede, she won South Dacota and she will use the strenght of her supporters to push for what is important to them. Now that is a fighter and a doer.

concerned   June 3rd, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Are the so called hillary supporters voting for a better country or the COLOR OF SKIN??????

TonyinKentucky   June 3rd, 2008 11:06 pm ET

EXCELLENT!!!

The more experienced (based on years in elected or even appointed office), more electable (Hillary has religiously loyal supporters, but nearly everyone else is somewhere between distrust and hate), and bright candidate (Umm President of Harvard Law Review, Constitutional Scholar, Magna Cum Laude Harvard Law ring any bells?)

1. Experience isn't gained by osmosis. Hillary has never held any office before she came to the Senate.

2. Empty suits do not graduate magna cum laude at Harvard Law nor do they become President of Harvard Law Review.

3. It's pretty hard to argue electability when about 50 more people than W. can tolerate you. Hillary inspires Republicans to vote, Independents to voter Republican, and about half or more Democrats to hold their noses.

The Hillary talking points are RUBBISH!!!

Texas Ivy   June 3rd, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Hilary Clinton has been accused and abused ever since this race started. I hope she goes back to the Senate and does the job she was elected to do. She can always try again in four years. They will be so sick of Obama by then she will be a shoo-in.

Hillary supporter from Texas   June 3rd, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Hillary 08!!

Lets take it to the convention.

Lana   June 3rd, 2008 11:06 pm ET

I’m afraid HRC is holding him hostage to get the VP nod.

I wish she would have just conceded tonight and help start the healing process.

Why does she have to be “rewarded’ for public service? If she CARES so much about the people of America, she would not expect anything in return.

Brian   June 3rd, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Well he may have enough delegates (supers can still change until the convention) but he's not going to win the swing voters in the swing states without Hillary, so he best figure out how to get her all over his ticket. That's a reality that rarely pervades Obamania.

Phil   June 3rd, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Tammy, the popular vote does count. And Obama has it. You've been lied to, time to let go of the mind control.

Hillary supporter   June 3rd, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Ok obama supporters enough is enough
u think we are traitors for not supporting ur candidate but look at how u treat ours, it is extremely direspectful!
if u dont stop soon and apologize im NOT voting for obama

Syndi   June 3rd, 2008 11:05 pm ET

Isn't it a woman's natural instinct to be more caring? Even a shark cares - about his next prey.

think people   June 3rd, 2008 11:05 pm ET

Whatever. Obama gave up the lucrative potential of a career post -Ivy league law school to do community activism and service. Obama didn't borrow others' experience to claim his own. He lived welfare. He lived student loans. He lived service. Tell me where he lacks understanding of the common American reality.

I respect Hillary Clinton's service and the legacy of Bill Clinton's presidency, although I don't respect the campaign she ran. I respect the feelings of disappointed Hillary supporters, although I don't respect those who rant and pout about voting for McCain when they clearly therefore never cared about policy or the direction of the country my children will live in. I respect John McCain for his service and patriotism, but not for his failure to look through a contemporary lens at the Iraq war rather than through a lens tainted by the posturing bravado from the scars of a VIetnam-era worldview.

Think, people. Where is your understanding of the American dream? your sense that someone can come from nothing–not privilege–and care, and make change, and alter the world? Where is your sense of history, of this moment, of the opportunity this offers? Where is your understanding of the incredible selfishness of Hillary Clinton's speech, versus the generosity of Obama's toward her, if you really want to get down to caring, and generosity, and selflessness?

Don't traffic in petty bitterness and punish us all in your attempt to punish Obama for your failure of vision. Join us in making America America again.

Lyz in MD   June 3rd, 2008 11:05 pm ET

Helen, NY:
What are you, a two year old? I hope you don't consider yourself a feminist. You are willing to vote, out of childish spite, for a man who would overturn Roe V. Wade, a man who wants to let us in for a hundred years of war (a war that has already resulted in a horrendous amount of violence against women, both at home and abroad– war is a women's issue, oh yes it is)?

You don't care how many women are butchered, raped, battered, and killed, as long as you make your little point? You make me sick!

Phil   June 3rd, 2008 11:05 pm ET

Hillary Clinton wanted to make history for herself. Obama wants to make history for us. That's why he won.

wood burns   June 3rd, 2008 11:04 pm ET

Griff,

your a tool. I don't know who for, but I know what kind.

Franky   June 3rd, 2008 11:04 pm ET

Did I miss anything guys??? So, we won??? We won! We Won! We Won!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOLY SNAPS!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!

I don't know what to say, what the hell happen??? Wait a minute, so he pulled off the upset???? OHHHHH…….MY….GOD!!!! Do you know how much one would wion if they had my boy as the Dem nominee?? I mean, I probably shouldv'e studied this election just like how I studied the Pats, Celts and other sports(if you guys want my picks, just holla). I can't believe it happen, I'm not lying, I'm schocked!!! I knew I shouldv'e studied this election before all the primaries have begun……I can't believe I didn't care at that time….

Ohhh man this is crazy guys!!! Party guys! Party!!!! LOL!!!!!! I can't believe it………this is amazing….

Unaffiliated   June 3rd, 2008 11:04 pm ET

Hillary can do no wrong, admit no defeat, can show no grace — sounds exactly like our current president to me. I'm voting for true change, not the same old garbage in a different party.

Betty   June 3rd, 2008 11:04 pm ET

Barack Obama's speech was as eloquent, heartfelt, and sincere as his campaign. An obviously selfless individual who looks for the good. His wisdom, insight, and keen judgment can carry us far as a nation. His strength can aid us in withstanding our most formiddable foes, while supporting the home front. Definitely a man of velvet and steel. His ability to accentuate the positive of those that have fought so treachously against him reveals signs of a true leader. I feel that what ever choice he makes for his vp running mate, will be the right one. I truly trusts this mans judgement and supports his decision.

Phil   June 3rd, 2008 11:04 pm ET

Les-Wa,

Thanks so much for the comic relief!

Gary Chandler in Canada   June 3rd, 2008 11:03 pm ET

I actually hope Obama and Clinton agree to Clinton in the Health portfolio, and I saw wording in both of their speeches towards that end. She was avoided a riot by not conceding.
(But, dang, it wouldn't surprise me to wake up and find out she is running Independent!?)

KE   June 3rd, 2008 11:03 pm ET

The media is getting a little bit like a cult.

Sen. Obama is getting all the attention and all the praise from the MSM all the time and I don't understand why the media is complaining about the Hillary supporteres. What do they want from Hillary?

jim   June 3rd, 2008 11:03 pm ET

Clinton has experience which is easier to see and measure for all that she has done, but how to know what change is? The change will be in the future and cannot be judged today. The change can be good or bad.

In 2000 elections Al Gore lost to Bush, Americans wanted a change then too. They did not care for the same party coming back. But what did we get from the change we got from Bush?
I feel Americans don't know what they are getting into when they say they want change. As long as they don't know it is ok for them. It looks like not knowing about the future and just asking for a change is the best Americans can do!

BVS Maine   June 3rd, 2008 11:03 pm ET

irrelevant … it's over.

Phil   June 3rd, 2008 11:03 pm ET

Frank, in politics A > B does not imply that A > C.

I hope you figure out what that means someday.

Also Obama won Montana, I guess that makes him the winner cause he like totally won a state.

Joshua College Station TX   June 3rd, 2008 11:03 pm ET

What??!!! I'm a voter, and I think she is a conniving faker. I think she paints on a veneer in order to come across as genuine, when she is in fact the very opposite. She is a power-hungry, ambitious woman with no willingness to cooperate unless it meets her own desires. She cries when it is opportune, and she changes her policy positions to falsely encourage potential voters when she has no intention of following through with her promises. She is a liar! I don't think Hillary Clinton cares about me at all. I am a single white 31 year old male in the lowest income bracket.

Shane   June 3rd, 2008 11:03 pm ET

ALL THESE PEOPLE THAT HAVE HATE. HILLARY RAN AN AWESOME CAMPAIGN AND WENT FURTHER THAN ANY FEMALE. SHE MADE THE DREAMS OF LITTLE GIRLS A LITTLE BRIGHTER. REMEMBER SHE IS A FORMER FIRST LADY AND STILL A SENATOR. PLEASE SHOW A LITTLE RESPECT. TO ALL THOSE PEOPLE BAGGING ON BILL, OUR ECONOMY WAS THE BEST IT HAS EVERY BEEN, DURING HIS ADMINISTRATION. WE HAD A SURPLUS. THOSE TIMES WERE A LOT BETTER THAN NOW

Democrats against Obama   June 3rd, 2008 11:02 pm ET

Please, we do not need another learn as you earn president!! Hillary could have saved us, now it's up to McCain. Obama and his cult just can not win (THANK GOD)!!!!

McCain 08

Sam   June 3rd, 2008 11:02 pm ET

If Obama loses in November, it will be due to the thousands of idiotic women who have suspended reason in the face of a woman nominee. That will be a just result too, since americans have shown over the last two elections that they lack any reason or judgement.

Sam,
Canada

Cheryl L. Swaim   June 3rd, 2008 11:02 pm ET

Do you think Obama will change things like Jimmy Carter did? Or will he change things like George Bush did? He's got a personality like George Bush does. So he won't be changing anything in that department. Poor America.

goawaymongers   June 3rd, 2008 11:02 pm ET

It is time for unity- and I think it's imperative for our Nation to elect Barack Obama as President. As far as "caring" goes, I believe that Senator Obama cares so deeply for this Country and Her citizens, perhaps more than ANY candidate I've seen in my 52 years. (The other candidate that cared so deep was Bobby Kennedy- )
The GE is upon us, and it's time to end the division and hate in the Democratic Party. ON TO THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!

marilyn lilly   June 3rd, 2008 11:01 pm ET

Hillary must be VP. Watch what you say or you will make Obama lose.

Josie WA   June 3rd, 2008 11:01 pm ET

If she were truely caring she would stop trying to challange the electabilty of our presumptive nominee. She would help her supporters to accept him instead of encouraging them to be upset and angry. She is selfish.

Michigan Voter !!!   June 3rd, 2008 11:01 pm ET

Hillary Take it All The Way To The Convention !!! . We Need A Strong President !!!! . No Obama !!!

Hillary , Or John McCain 2008

sally in cali   June 3rd, 2008 11:01 pm ET

This is the mother who would rather split the baby instead of letting the other mother have it.

Clinton is not a caring person. Face it. She is selfish.

This election is about the good of our nation. It's not all about her.

Still for Hill   June 3rd, 2008 11:00 pm ET

Hillary the Independent!
How can the superdelegate push be a win?
Makes no since.
Leaving the Democratic Party.

Ally from VA   June 3rd, 2008 11:00 pm ET

After seeing Clinton's closing speech today… she is only caring… ABOUT HERSELF.

Cindy   June 3rd, 2008 11:00 pm ET

Peace, people! Peace! It's a great night for Obama, and a rough night for Clinton. Just ride it out.

breh/California   June 3rd, 2008 11:00 pm ET

I smell the fear of those resistant to change. Hillary is not worthy of consideration for VP. SHE CAN'T BE TRUSTED!!!

Jesse   June 3rd, 2008 11:00 pm ET

Oh no! 4 more years of GOP.

Margeaux   June 3rd, 2008 11:00 pm ET

Heaven help the U.S. if that guy gets anywhere near the white house. I can't believe people have fallen for this empty guy.

Phil   June 3rd, 2008 11:00 pm ET

Don't worry Charlotte, she won't be his VP. And it isn't up to her. She can do whatever she wants but the election is decided, and it again isn't up to her.

If you think Republicans want you, try getting on McCain's ticket

I think you'll find out where they really stand on things.

Manuel TX   June 3rd, 2008 11:00 pm ET

Half the Republican party is not going to vote for Obama.

And it's very likely that a large percentage of Hillary supporters will vote for McCain or will abstain from voting. This will happen.

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J Fernsten   June 3rd, 2008 10:59 pm ET

One thing to be said of Barack Obama's speech, is it is very Kennedy-esque. Speaking to the future, not demeaning America's past decisions, he holds an upper hand when americans in general are in one form of pain or another. His only fall is not having a single issue to rail against (such as communism), but a Republican ideology. Standing against an idea is far easier than an ideology.

Rick   June 3rd, 2008 10:59 pm ET

When is someone going to point out that her whole point about going to her website and giving your views is a fraud since the only thing that you can do when you log on is to say you support her?

leadership for america   June 3rd, 2008 10:59 pm ET

Won't be voting for McCain. Will be voting for Hillary. Ark. Undertaker, you are the reason Hillary supporters will not be voting your candidate. You don't want us. You don't need us. Great. We'll do our own thing

Tim, Memphis, TN   June 3rd, 2008 10:59 pm ET

I've never questioned Hillary's concern for the issues on her platform and the people they affect. But now that the delegate count in in Obama's favor, I hope she will stick by her commitment to do what's best for the Democratic party. If Hillary Clinton is truly more caring, then she will do everything in her power to convince as many of those people in her corner, that she may indeed care for, to support Obama in November.

Sue in MI   June 3rd, 2008 10:59 pm ET

So much for the Obama people talking change. Change would mean you don't trash someone because they had the nerve to run a great campaign against you, and garner nearly a majority of the votes. Change would mean showing respect for that person's intelligence and abilities. All I read here is vitriol and hate directed at the Clintons. You people are a sham, like your beloved candidate. McCain will eat him alive in a debate, and when he throws the country under a nuclear cloud, maybe then you'll be happy. We'll try not to act like you and say we told you so.

sjp   June 3rd, 2008 10:59 pm ET

can't say you concede to obama, i highly doubt he will concede the VP to her.

Andrew (Toronto, Ontario)   June 3rd, 2008 10:58 pm ET

Hey Helen, you and some other Clinton supporters are showing how truly ignorant you really are. I'll check back with you if McCain wins the nomination and America falls into a depression shortly thereafter. Your attitude belongs on the playground, grow up!

California Voter   June 3rd, 2008 10:58 pm ET

A recall the news media has billing Al Gore as "stiff". Having seen and heard him in person, I would not describe him as such. Some of the media have characterized Hillary as "not likable". I would hate to think that Americans are not thinking for themselves in this election and have just followed the media. I admit Obama is a great speaker and has charisma, but even an actor has those qualities and who would elect an actor for President?? Guess I'll go for experience and vote for John McCain.

Loretta from California   June 3rd, 2008 10:58 pm ET

It's very unfortunate that this so called caring was not revealed tonight. I am so disappointed in her. And to think I voted for her in the primary. She is so into herself. It's time to Unite without her Democrats.

Connie   June 3rd, 2008 10:58 pm ET

I watched Obama's speech and I think he is full of it. I'd like to know how he is going to do all that he said, easier said than done, we do have a
Congress and Sanate ( not that you would thind so from the last two and a half years) and they have a say in what he is going to do on the other hand with a Democratic majority in the houses and a Democratic President I can see where we are haded NO WHERE!!!!!!!

Keith from Arkansas   June 3rd, 2008 10:58 pm ET

Hillary lost, and rightfully so. If you'll jump the isle and vote for a conservative because your candidate didn't win the nomination, that makes me question what kind of progressive values that you possessed in the first place. You'll throw all of the reasons that you supported Hillary out the window because your feelings are hurt? Enough of the "I'll vote for McCain" arm-twisting. It didn't work. Your candidate will support the winner for the good of the nation, and so should you.

Republican for OBAMA   June 3rd, 2008 10:58 pm ET

Thank God that we will not have close to thirty years of two families in leadership of our country! This is a democracy not a monarchy…
It's time for change not McSAME.
For the first time in my political life I am voting Democratic…
OBAMA all the way!

Chris, Middletown, CT   June 3rd, 2008 10:58 pm ET

Actually….Clinton is more calculated…if she thought for a second that tossing that baby on the ground would get her in the White House….little Suzy would be on the pavement….

I want to talk to a HRC supporter….I need to know how you ignore all the "misspeaks" - and how you parrot "experience" (when she has none) - I need to chat with you guys…(both of you)

Belle   June 3rd, 2008 10:58 pm ET

She started her speech with saying she was NOT making any decisions tonight. She has been campaigning and DOING MORE WORK in the Senate than ANY other nominee…for Christ's sake, give her a break, and give the hate a rest for one night…can't you?

breh/California   June 3rd, 2008 10:58 pm ET

The Clinton's don't represent the change that is needed in this country! Period. She continues to prove that she is not to be trusted. Obama was gracious in his speech, while she's refused to admit the obvious and continue to promote her own adgenda. She's truly a sad figure….just take all your millions go away Mrs. Clinton!…. and take Bill with you!

Georgia   June 3rd, 2008 10:57 pm ET

Obama, you do not get the vote, sweetie.

Chris   June 3rd, 2008 10:57 pm ET

Clinton supporters: if you don't want to join Obama's fight for the same things that your very respectable candidate believes in, then I will place the blame squarely on you when our country faces another four years of expensive healthcare, war in Iraq, and spiraling debt.

If you believe in democracy and believe that America needs to be put on the right path, you will put your grumbling aside and start FIGHTING FOR WHAT'S RIGHT TODAY!

sdnalednas   June 3rd, 2008 10:57 pm ET

so, amongst voters whom consider HRC "the top quality", she couldn't achieve 100%?? what exactly does this exit poll mean?

ML   June 3rd, 2008 10:57 pm ET

YEs, Hillary is more caring, more strong, more intelligent, wise, honest,
more pretty too. And she is a woman. Men fight, women care.
I want her to saty, I want her to switch to independent, to create new party, and run, and win in November.

dumb   June 3rd, 2008 10:57 pm ET

she cares about herself

Kris K from CA   June 3rd, 2008 10:56 pm ET

Clinton was so insulting in her speech tonight. I am ashamed for her. She was ungracious. She was adversarial. She was defiant. She was out of line. She doesn't get it and never will. She didn't win. The person she cares about most is herself. That is clear. Very clear. She will have the Democratic party so angry with her by tomorrow they won't be able to see straight. They want peace in the party and did not get it from Clinton tonight.

NEVER OBAMA THE LIAR   June 3rd, 2008 10:56 pm ET

Clinton would make the better president. My country is more important than my party. I will vote for John McCain. At least he is a decent man who loves his country. Obama is a very dangerous man with a very racist wife but hides his own well. Hold on to your seats folks you won't believe what this man will do if he becomes president of this country. Poor America. Hope all you obama supporters have good jobs so you can pay all the new taxes.

Jered   June 3rd, 2008 10:56 pm ET

You better watch your mouth Arkansas Undertaker! You may not be able to swallow what you just said in here!

CLINTON SUPPORTERS give this guy what he wants! And CNN, better post this comment!

Mish   June 3rd, 2008 10:56 pm ET

She certainly never displayed that in her speech tonight!!!
Was not even graceful enough to congratulate Senator Obama on the nomination
I am sure that must have hurt him bc to me he seemed really emotional when he spoke to night and there were times near the end
when I sensed he was close to tears

Dave   June 3rd, 2008 10:56 pm ET

Obama, you're so money and you don't even know it.

Hillary/Carter 08   June 3rd, 2008 10:55 pm ET

Hillary won South Dakota, the last state, that's the last word, that means Hillary wins it all!!

GO HILLDAWG!

Interesting timing DNC superdelegates   June 3rd, 2008 10:55 pm ET

June 3rd, 2008 10:52 pm ET
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Umm- I thought the superdelegates were not going to decide the nomination. Hillary for president 08- Independent- You won the popular vote and have the electoral map advantage. This long term decocrat will not vote for Obama unless Hillary is on a joint ticket.

xddy4u   June 3rd, 2008 10:55 pm ET

The way these polls are conducted they do not get you to say how you really feel, so you take the next thing to it. Polls of this nature can get the rub any way they want it. How in the name of goodness can anyone say Hillary is more caring than Obama. The only thing Hillary care abour is Hillary. This campaign has cost Obama dearly, and I'm not talking about money. But what has it cost Hillary? Nothing but money, she didn't have any church or friends to denounce. This poll is a dud.

No Obama   June 3rd, 2008 10:55 pm ET

We all have to Vote for John McCain since WE can't have Hillary!.

Mary   June 3rd, 2008 10:55 pm ET

I admire Senator Clinton a great deal but this is not her time. We cannot win on a platform of change with the Clintons along. There are other, better choices from among the nations governors.

Additionally, we do not need Bill Clinton and his off-the-cuff comments sinkin