June 3, 2008
Posted: 07:30 PM ET

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  It is still not clear whether Clinton supporters are likely to throw their support to Obama.
It is still not clear whether Clinton supporters are likely to throw their support to Obama.

(CNN) — Will angry Hillary Clinton supporters take their disappointment out at the polls this November by voting for presumptive Republican nominee John McCain over Barack Obama, or staying home altogether?

Roughly three out of five Clinton’s South Dakota supporters said they’d vote for Obama this fall, in early exit polls. Sixteen percent said they’d vote for McCain; roughly the same number, 17 percent, said they’d stay home altogether.

Among all Democratic primary voters in South Dakota, 55 percent said the party had been energized by the long primary season; 39 percent said it had had the opposite effect.

The tough primary slog may have taken a toll on party unity – is it temporary, or will it cost Democrats dearly this fall? Time will tell.

UPDATE: One more quick note: Clinton’s Montana voters were even more leery of Obama — one in four said they’d vote for presumptive Republican nominee John McCain this fall. And just over half in both states said they were not pleased with the party’s evident presidential pick.

Obama has his work cut out for him – and the level of Hillary Clinton’s support for him will be the big variable in this election-year equation.

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


Raz   June 3rd, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Can I ask why Hillary or McCain ? Do they have the same views?

Raz

KE   June 3rd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Choice A Hillary
Choice B McCain

Those two have run legitimate campaign. The MSM and the DNC can have their candidate.

stranded in fl   June 3rd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Vote Republican for one.

JB   June 3rd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Who cares what they do. We can without them! They couldn't stop the nomination, even with all the lies and rules manipulation.

Robert in MD   June 3rd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

This life-long Democrat will be voting for the most experienced candidate and that would not be Obama. Call me a racist, say I was never a Democrat or whatever other hateful things you have in your pocket, last I checked I still have the freedom of choosing who I vote for or is that going to change under the great uniter? It won't be easy I have never voted for a Repbulican my entire life but Obama can list that among his accomplishments (Getting more lielong Democrats to leave the party than any other candidate).
Hillary will be back for sure after another landslide election where the Democrats carry only DC, Maryland and Illinios. His lack of doing anything as Senator including not even one oversight hearing on Afganistan will make even the most open minded politically correct American pause.

Sink with the Titanic.   June 3rd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

America can't afford another Bush. People voting for McCain deserve whatever fate befalls them under a failing economy, and a 100 years war if the Republicans win again.

Kris   June 3rd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

I don't care what they do. If they are foolish enough to vote for McCain and he wins, well, his policies don't hurt me directly. I'm male, single, no children, and highly salaried. I will actually benefit from what he brings to the table just as much as I would from Obama's policies. Yet I vote Democrat, because this is the only party with a soul…unlike those vile Republicans.

Gary   June 3rd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

NO NO NO !!! Not Hillary for VP.

What a travesty it would be to all who believe in the things that Obama is for.

What a kick in the head that would be !!!!

spencer   June 3rd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

I will only vote Obama if Hillary is the vp choice………..

Voter turn Obama   June 3rd, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Fired Up Ready Too Go

Gonzalo, California   June 3rd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

I think that Hillary clinton should not be obama's VP, and as far as what clinton's voters should do is support obama, unless you want 4 more years Mc bush, in which our economy is only going to get worse.

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!

observer   June 3rd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

I don't believe that it would be wise to have H.Clinton on the ticket as VP. If B.Obama wants to deliver change to the us of a & the world he needs an open minded partner at his side and also a flexible and open minded cabinet. There is no place for the clintonians.

Make space for change -> forget Senator Clinton

Voice of Reason   June 3rd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

How old are these Hillary supporters? Stop throwing tantrums and grow up. Your country is at stake.

Steve   June 3rd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Obama's gotta pick Clinton if he wants to unite the party. If he doesn't the party will remain split.

Jack Mpls   June 3rd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Even WIth Hillary as VP for Obama I would never vote for him. My vote goes to McCain Obama might as well pick someone else.

joann   June 3rd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

I will vote Mccain instead of Obama. Make sure you count me in your survey.

truth now   June 3rd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Well, her supporters can continue their scorched earth policy if they want but, what goes around comes around. If fellow Democrat's help John McCain win the nomination in their name they can look for the same thing to happen to her when she runs. I guarantee you that.

Jan MI   June 3rd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Donna Brazille (one of the "Best" Political Team on CNN) threatened to leave the Democratic Party if the Superdelegates picked the nominee (because they were leaning toward Hillary). Now that the superdelegates have picked Obama as the nominee I am wondering if she plans to leave the party?

Paul   June 3rd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Voting for McCain?!?

I guess they want 4 more years of Bush. They want the health care crisis to not be taken care of. They want our troops to continue dying in Iraq. They want government to be run by lobbyists for the benefit of corporations.

What kind of Democrat is that?!? Sounds like they were Republicans to start with!!!

Texasgyrl in MD   June 3rd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

And, he definitely DOES NOT need to make her his VP. No way.

JoJo   June 3rd, 2008 7:52 pm ET

How could anyone with a clear conscience vote for 4 more years of Bush…oh yeah I forgot children don't always act reponsibly. However despite those Hillary or McCain threats despite how empty or full they may be nobody expected Obama to get this far! Just watch this movement is greater than spite, greater than jealousy, greater than stupidity.

Now Obama supporters, let's not worry about those who don't REALLY care about the direction this country is going and focus on our strength, THE AUDACITY OF HOPE. We hoped, we fought, we gave and YES WE CAN!! YES WE WILL because no weapon formed against us will prosper…and I'll take that to the bank!

Time to Learn   June 3rd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

I don't understand some of you. Why were you supporting Hillary? Because of her view on the issues, or because she is a woman? If you are supporting her stance on the issues, there is no way you can then go ahead and support McCain. If you were not voting issues, then shame on you anyway. That should be the reason to support a candidate, not his or her color, gender, creed, etc.

s.boat   June 3rd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Nothing For Hillary!

Ann Romero   June 3rd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

CNN please let Donna Brazil cast her vote for Obama, we are waiting he just a few votes away.

Ann Romero   June 3rd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Vote for McCain, Vote for McCain

No white house for Obama unless Hillary is VP

Marie   June 3rd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Obama is not a racist. Ignorance is alive and well bred on this commentary board. If you don't vote for Obama, just because Hillary lost or is not on the ticket. The you are not really supporting the Democratic Party, You are basicly supporting the Republican Party and should have been voting for McCain all along. You have essentially wasted your time and energy spent learning the issues of the Democrats/Hilliary and have wasted your votes. Now you are pouting like a child who can't have his/her way. Screaming life isn't fair….. Such a shame……

Adil Florida   June 3rd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

If Obama thinks he is the best nominee then he needs to do it on his own. Hillary should step down and lets see what happens. He will have a big surprise in November. This is real now. We should have learned from past mistakes. ( Gore, Kerry) Florida will come in play again and Obama is going to loose and then what. This is a sad day, democrats are repeating their mistakes and hiding behind dreams. I m afraid I cant go thru this again. I m switching to Independants and let everybody earn my vote.
Adil , Orlando

Clinton as VP   June 3rd, 2008 7:50 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.

Eric in Lincolnton, NC   June 3rd, 2008 7:50 pm ET

I would consider voting for Obama ONLY if Hillary is on the ticket!

Tracey in Las Vegas   June 3rd, 2008 7:49 pm ET

We have five months to get past all of the problems we've had during the primary season. Once we stop looking at the differences between Obama and Clinton and start looking at the differences between Obama and McCain, it will be a very clear choice for anyone who considers themselves a Democrat.

Obama is the change we need to see in Washington D.C. and McCain is just four more years of the same old song and dance from the Republicans. Time to change the tune.

Nick   June 3rd, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Hillary supporters who vote for McCain: Any American who dies in Iraq from 2010 on … that's all you.

jr   June 3rd, 2008 7:49 pm ET

I will vote OBAMA, this election is NOT about HILLARY…It's about issues. They supported basically the same issues…PUTTING MCCAIN in office is 8 more years of this war and a failed economy!

Shannon Bowling Green, KY   June 3rd, 2008 7:49 pm ET

If Hillary isn't on the ticket, I'm voting for McCain. I won't, in good faith, vote for someone of Barack's character.

Tyler   June 3rd, 2008 7:49 pm ET

You people are crazy to vote for mccain, research the issues.

Ann Romero   June 3rd, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Vote for McCain, no votes no white house for Obama

1 of The 17 Plus Million Who Voted For Obama   June 3rd, 2008 7:48 pm ET

They'll miss one hell of an innaugral victory party come January 2009!

Pat   June 3rd, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Reagan Republicans and Reagan Democrats are pretty much the same. Both are MODERATE, as is Hillary Clinton. Most moderate Democrats, like me, will switch to McCain (yes, also a moderate, much as the media would like to portray him as conservative) this time and then re-register as Independents. No more of this ultra-left-wing Democrat garbage — the DNC showed us indelibly what that's like!

And when I, a lifelong Democrat, don't vote for the corrupt Democratic party (a la Chicago party bosses) this time, trust me — I'll sleep very well at night!

Allan   June 3rd, 2008 7:48 pm ET

4 years of McCain better than one day Bo.

Anton   June 3rd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

I'm a Democrat, and I'm trired of the liberal arm of the party taking control…they've done it with Kerry, Gore, and if you want to go back to McGovern who lost 49 states, looks like the Democratics will be losers again. Hillary has the best chance for the White House, but the Democrats constantly shoot themselves. I will not be voting for Obama, a man who instantly dismisses his Reverend who married him and baptized his two daughters, another priest he's known for twenty years and then dismisses his church that he's gone to for the last twenty years and all so that he can look good to the American public. When he loses the election, he'll dismiss all you Obama supporters, you can count on that.

Mark   June 3rd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Calmly watches as thread after thread gets Hi Jacked by REPUBLICANS, posing as democrats..

CNN get your login credentials up to snuff…

ask for Name, Age, Party Affiliation, and Email address…

at least this would cut down on the number of people coming here with 50 names posting as if they were all different people…

Old School of Thought   June 3rd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

I just can't see myself voting for Obama. Sorry but, it's either Hilary Clinton or McCain as plan B.

Unfortunately for Obama, if he wins the democratic nomination, many democrats will vote McCain in November. This is America, isn't it?

Dungus , Montana   June 3rd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

I personally don't care WHAT they do. Their vote is theirs and they
can stick it where the sun doesn't shine as far as I'm concerned.
Each American has that right. To use your vote as a threat against
someone else is throwing away your own personal freedom. That's
as stupid as it gets. To vote against your own interest. The spoiled
brat attitude doesn't work in politics. Just remember that when its roll
call time for another war, and little Johnny just turned 18.

right in pa   June 3rd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

boy some people dont know bush isn't running\
we are in deep trouble wake up people i know you didnt finish school
but you do have a brain act like it once

Michelle, Indiana   June 3rd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

IF she's willing to do whatever it takes to get a Democrat in the White House, they'll follow her lead and back Obama. This will be the true test of her dedication to the party.

Sue   June 3rd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

If Clinton is VP, I'll vote Dem…otherwise, I'll stay home.

Ted S   June 3rd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Im a 00 and 04 voter for Bush and you can bet Ill be voting for Obama.

McCain sold out. I could care less if he is a war hero and "experienced". Experience doesnt mean anything if your going to carry on the policies of the worst President in the last 100 years.

There are 300 billion dollars in wasted war and 2 trillion dollars of wasted tax cuts that need to be on saving this country from decay.

- Ted Schneider
Oregon.

Peter E   June 3rd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Obama supporters criticize Hillary supporters for picking McCain instead, and yet they don't see their own hypocrisy when they say they'd not vote democrat if Hillary is on the ticket…

Anonymous   June 3rd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

I am a dedicated Democrat and cannot even think of voting for a Republican for President. I used to vote for who I thought was the best candidate no matter what party they belonged to. But since George W. Bush took over and practically ruined the country financially and politically with the rest of the world, I will never vote for another Republican.

Fred Lubin
Los Angeles, California

Indy   June 3rd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

The problem with a campaign this long is that supporters become wedded to their candidate. They easily accept negative criticism of the other candidate and criticism aimed at their favored candidate glances off like water on Teflon. So it is with Hillary supporters, some have unfortunately dug in and Obama may not be able to sway them to the extent he could earlier in the campaign. Obama's not their guy and criticism is more effective against him then it would be had Hillary backers transitioned earlier.

I want to give the republicans the boot. I think John McCain is compromised and not the proud free thinker he was years ago.

Craig A Texas Democrat   June 3rd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

I SAY SCREW ALL YOU DUMMIES MY HOUSE IS PAID FOR , MY CAR IS PAID FOR, I MAKE SIX FIGURES A YEAR, FREE MEDICAL AND DENTAL AND ON TOP OF THAT I WORK IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY I WILL PROFIT AND PROBABLY RETIRE AT 50 BECAUSE OF THE GREAT BUSINESS. WHEN YOU ARE STRUGGLING TO PAY YOUR MORTGAGE AND THEY REPOSSESING YOUR CAR AND THOSE BILLS ARE FILLING YOUR MAILBOX AND YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE BUS OR BUY A MOPED DONT CRY CAUSE YOU WERE SO STUBORN AND RACIST THAT YOU WOULD RATHER VOTE FOR A OLD WHITE MAN WHO IS RICH BY ALL MEANS THAN TO SUPPORT YOUR OWN PARTY. ILL BE LAUGHING AND ILL BUY YOUR HOUSE OFF THE FORECLOSURE LIST.

tbc79   June 3rd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

I'm with andrew

Katie   June 3rd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

I won't be one of the blind following the blind into Obamablivion. We all know very little about what makes him tick and how he sees other races. He has no wartime experience and frankly, that's scary. If Hillary Clinton is not his VP, you can count on me changing to a Republican and voting for McCain. I'd much rather know I am safe in a crappy economy than at risk in a decent one. Get off the Obama bandwagon…before it's too late!!

Lindsay in CA   June 3rd, 2008 7:45 pm ET

If they're smart, they'll vote for a Democrat.

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji   June 3rd, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Any american much less american democrat that votes Mc Cain this fall will simply be proving a popular american stereotype that is used all over the world- americans are arrogant and stupid!

EDW   June 3rd, 2008 7:45 pm ET

If you don't like the McCain timeline of getting out of Iraq by 2013 then vote democrat.

Johnny West Palm Beach   June 3rd, 2008 7:45 pm ET

I have said over and over as many of my friends whom are Democrat feel the same. No Hillary No Democrat, we will look at our other possibilities going into November. I commend Obama for his collection of delegates but it is not being nice that gets us to a better economy, resolution of the disaster of the last eight years. Think about it. There are some of us who like Obama some of us who like Hillary, but put us both together what we can do, pull us apart well "UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE WILL FALL"

Alot of us are deciding what we want to do, wheather we should do a "write in", ask Hillary to become "Independant", vote "Republican" as we know the republican candidate has more experience, or stay at home and do nothing, that is the beauty of "DEMOCRACY"

George, Los Angeles   June 3rd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Clinton supporters will vote McCain in November. We are angry with the ridiculous Democratic Party process, and the TRAITORS in the party. Enough is enough. She has done too much for the Democratic party to be treated this way.

I'm uring all Clinton supporters to vote McCain in November. This way, with an Obama loss, she can run in 2012 and show him how to win a general election.

Clinton 2012. We love her - for now and forever.

Concerned Citizen   June 3rd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

And this is exactly why Hillary Clinton should be choosen be Barrack Obama as his running mate this November. This will prevent enraged voters voting for McCain, because there wont be any enraged voters, they're will be excited voters. Voters excited for a truly "democratic" United States of America!

Jeff   June 3rd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Regardless of which candidate primary voters have supported, I think we've all been shown that the democratic primary/selection process is an exercise in sheer lunacy. Having it drawn out longer than 3 months not only wastes vital campaign cash and media airtime, but after that length of time, nothing new is learned about the candidates; meanwhile, partisanship and rancor festers between the remaining camps. This process MUST BE CHANGED before 2012 (or 2016, presuming Dems win the presidency)

Scott   June 3rd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Clinton supporters do what you got to do, Obama shouldn't put her on this ticket. so stay home are vote for McCain. That just show you are NOT a DEMOCRAT. if you wont other a years of Bush do your thing…

Obama…08

jt   June 3rd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Because the DNC screwed Hillary, I will vote for McCain.

1/2 vote? That is crazy.

Eric   June 3rd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

For all of you saying 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.

Patrick   June 3rd, 2008 7:43 pm ET

These pro-McCain Hillary supporters are hilarious.

"Well at least McCain isn't sexist"

Sure…so that's why he called his wife a C word. It looks like these people need to do a little more research on their precious McCain. Anyone who votes for McCain over Obama is NOT a feminist and could care less about sexism, that is the TRUTH.

KS   June 3rd, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Great comments! If not Hillary then McCain!!
Another term for the Bush ideologies!!! Another 4 years of spending over war!!! Another 4 years to drive this country into depression era!!!!
Great thoughtfulness by Hillary supports. Just like their leader. It should be ME or else everyone should suffer the consequences. Wonderful!!!!!!!

rachel   June 3rd, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Its stupid that people say that if your a dem its your obligation to vote for Obama. I am not Obligated to a party I am obligated to my conscience.

Max in Chicago   June 3rd, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Congratulations Senator Obama! True Democrats will stick with the party! If not then were they really ever Democrats to begin with?? I guess that's the question Clinton supporters need to ask themselves.

Chris from Baltimore   June 3rd, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Right….

…and all the Huckabee and Romney supporters are gonna vote for Obama since McCain won the Republican nomination, like they said when they were throwing their little temper tantrums.

And now, a month or two later, not a peep out of them.

pam Eugene OR   June 3rd, 2008 7:42 pm ET

I think we need to wait a while and let this sink in for Clinton supporters. They are very disappointed and need time to heal.
That said….Go OBAMA

Monte   June 3rd, 2008 7:42 pm ET

What will Hillary supporters do in Nov. Crazy question….most will vote for McCain. Sorry to spoil your gleeful party you are having tonight, but come Nov. you will be eating your words!!!!

Anonymous   June 3rd, 2008 7:41 pm ET

I have said over and over as many of my friends whom are Democrat feel the same. No Hillary No Democrat, we will look at our other possibilities going into November. I commend Obama for his collection of delegates but it is not being nice that gets us to a better economy, resolution of the disaster of the last eight years. Think about it. There are some of us who like Obama some of us who like Hillary, but put us both together what we can do, pull us apart well "UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE WILL FALL"

*We have discussed what our options are should we vote for someone whom we do not believe in no matter if they are republican or Democrat, or should we do a "Write In", ask Hillary to become "Independant", Vote Republican cause as we know McCain is more experienced than Obama, or stay at home and not vote, that is the beauty of "DEMOCRACY"

B - NYC   June 3rd, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Obama needs her, she does not need him…

Ratgurl   June 3rd, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Is this a rehash of the Cafferty File? Does no one at CNN have ANY imagination?

Hillary or Macain   June 3rd, 2008 7:40 pm ET

VOTE for Macain!!!!!!!!!!!

s.boat   June 3rd, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Hillary Supporters! There Is Still Time To Join The Winning Team! Make Your Vote Count And Support Barack Obama!

Betsy   June 3rd, 2008 7:40 pm ET

The voters that are real democrats will vote democratic. The bunch that
are racists were not going to vote for him anyway. They can join their
own party. There are some that will vote republican and cut of their own
noses to spite their faces. And their are some who will use better
judgment and vote for the good of the whole party and this country.

Jenny, Rio Vista, CA   June 3rd, 2008 7:40 pm ET

If Hillary suporters are really happy with the way things are going along then they will stay home or vote for McCain. If they want to go to war in Iran and they want our soldiers to keep fighting in Iraq they will stay home or vote for McCain. If they don't care about having Roe vs Wade overturned or their civil liberties put in jeopardy then they will stay home or vote for McCain. If they think the economy is in great shape and they don't care about the cost of gas, foreclosures, etc. then they will stay home or vote for McCain.

Easy choice.

David of Florida   June 3rd, 2008 7:40 pm ET

I will vote for McCain this fall. I have a right to vote for whoever I want to vote for even if it is a republican. Obama supporters do not want our vote anyway just like they do not want out candidate as VP. Obama will lose in the fall because of the Clinton supporters so get ready.

mik   June 3rd, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Will not VOTE IN NOVEMBER

Vicki   June 3rd, 2008 7:39 pm ET

I'm thinking the majority of these claims are supposed to be something like threats. I am thinking that the vast majority of people are going to vote for Obama over Bush..er…McCain.
I am not in favor of the Obama/Clinton ticket, but I'm thinking all of these unhappy Hillary supporters could be rallied with that plan.

Lars Larson   June 3rd, 2008 7:39 pm ET

If Sen. Clinton supporters truly wish to support her, they will listen to what she has to say about the November election. If people insist they will only vote for Sen. Clinton and not Sen. Obama for whatever reason, then they are not true Clinton supporters, but rather they have bought into all the media coverage.

Sen. Clinton has repeated over and over that she wants a unified party come November and will do whatever it takes in whatever role necessary to help the Democrats retake the White House. Sen. Clinton will tell her supporters to vote Democrat in November, and hopefully, if they truly support her, they will listen to her wishes.

Either way, Sen. McCain's time of getting let off the hook is over. Let all of his weaknesses come forward. He was a maverick in 2000 and will only be painted the same way in 2008.

martin   June 3rd, 2008 7:39 pm ET

hopefully they'll join the movement.if not i hope they move to puerto rico.

Roger May Philadelphia, Pa   June 3rd, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Vote for McCain or stay home if you want to, but let us be VERY CLEAR. If you allow McCain to be elected, YOU will have the BLOOD of my fellow military Brothers and Sisters on your hands!

Blinded by the Lie   June 3rd, 2008 7:38 pm ET

I hope so if they don't want to be broke for 4 more years…..

Dave Nittel   June 3rd, 2008 7:38 pm ET

It is not simply enough for these Exit Polls to say there are people saying they won't vote Democratic if their candidate doesn't win. It is easy enough for people to say such things in the heat of the moment, but I demand something more in depth! I can not possibly understand a Clinton supporter not voting Democrat- what political idealogy does she bring to the table that would make someone vote for her- that is not supported by Barack Obama?? Since these people are statistically significant (according to polls), I have to know what is driving them (other than the obvious spite- or is that redundant?)
Yes, this is a story request.

Anita - AZ   June 3rd, 2008 7:38 pm ET

They will do what they think is best regardless of they are red or blue.

andrew houston   June 3rd, 2008 7:37 pm ET

If Hillary is VP with Obama, i'll vote for her, else…i vote for John McCain! Period!

nh supporter   June 3rd, 2008 7:37 pm ET

I am Hillary supporter and I will vote for McCain if Hillary is not the democratic nominee. No Obama, sorry.

David Newport, OR   June 3rd, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Depends…will they cut their nose off in spite of themselves? If they really care about America, they will look at the 2 candidates and ask themself, which most closely represents me and my beliefs. If pride is more important, they will vote for McCain.

RickytheGriff   June 3rd, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Well, if they don't vote for Obama…. then they're willing to have eight more years of wars…. the overturning of Roe Vs. Wade…. and the complete distruction of the Bill of Rights.

Choice is yours.

The Lady   June 3rd, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Do the right thing.

Obama 08

Kristen   June 3rd, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Clinton supporters who vote McCain didn’t really believe in the policies Clinton spent campaigning about. McCain could not be any further from what Clinton had planned on doing if she had gotten the nomination. Makes no sense to go from supporting Clinton to voting McCain. Being a sore loser is not a good look, for Clinton or her supporters.

caron   June 3rd, 2008 7:37 pm ET

CNN — you couldn't force Hillary down our throats as President so now you're starting your campaign for her to be VP — Arrrrggggh!!!

DNC does the right thing - Ickes and Hillary No   June 3rd, 2008 7:36 pm ET

The War; Energy Policy; Healthcare; balanced budget; special interests; Supreme Court; Green Initiatives; Actual Enforcement from the Executive Branch; New Credibility Abroad by our President and State Department; A Justice Department that supports Civil Rights… and the list goes on and on… Need I say more about how INSANE it would be to vote McCain for another GOP administration.

pink - SC   June 3rd, 2008 7:36 pm ET

If they're smart…… and tired of losing soldiers to the Iraq War -

VOTE OBAMA 08.

Florida voter   June 3rd, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Will NOT be supporting Obama. Don't know if I can vote Republican but absolutely will not support Obama. Wish Hillary would take it to Denver. She and Bill owe this Party nothing after the way she's been treated.

SLO Bear   June 3rd, 2008 7:36 pm ET

They can relax and enjoy politics without the fatigue of Clinton manipulating their emotions all the time. No VP!!!!!

No Hillary   June 3rd, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Majority of Hillary supporters will back Obama (if they are true Democrats). Some may cross to other candidates or stay home… but there will be enough Republicans that will cross the aisle and join Obama (same as some Democrats crossed aisel to support Reagen).

WE WILL BE JUST FINE WITHOUT HILLARY…… TRUST ME!!!

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 3rd, 2008 7:35 pm ET

This Clinton voter will do the responsible thing and vote for the most qualified and moderate candidate on the ballot…

McCAIN DEMOCRATS '08

Gabe in TX   June 3rd, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Well I'll tell you what this and many other Clinton supporters will do in the fall: Write in Senator Clinton's name on the ballot. It may not be "Well with the Party" but that doesn't bother me. I live my life by my rules and not some stupid Party Rules. I think in time those who say they'll vote for McCain instead of Obama will consider writing her name in as well. Atleast I'll be able to say I tried to uplift my country and have a clear conscience at the end of this year.

Jay   June 3rd, 2008 7:35 pm ET

If Obama does not add Hillary as VP..We are voting for McCain.

Susan,   June 3rd, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Many will vote for McCain over Obama.

Obama has been losing in the last few primaries, and this will hurt his campaign,

Brenda   June 3rd, 2008 7:35 pm ET

I don't think she should run on the same ticket with Obama.

Clinton Supporter   June 3rd, 2008 7:35 pm ET

This Clinton supporter will vote for McCain in November. At least he is experienced and not a racist or a sexist. All pluses in my book. I would prefer to see Hillary as Secretary of State to VP. But if she wants the vp, so be it.

I could not care less about what Mr. O. wants.

Pistoff   June 3rd, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Pathetic. Hillary needs to put her people in line but backing Obama 100% in spite of him choosing a less divisive running mate.

This is clear proof that Hillary is the moist divisive figure in America.

Reality Hurts   June 3rd, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Screw Obama, voting for McCain.

LA   June 3rd, 2008 7:33 pm ET

If they are Dems, they will vote for Obama. If they are not, they will vote for Bush/McCain. Obama will win the votes of the Democrats.

Derek in Seattle   June 3rd, 2008 7:33 pm ET

You'll have to ask them.

Soo sad   June 3rd, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Go Democrats. KEEP MCBUSH OUT OF OFFICE…HELP HIM RETIRE EARLY!!!!

NEVEROBAMA   June 3rd, 2008 7:32 pm ET

MCCAIN OUR NEW PRESIDENT

OBAMA WILL HAVE TO EAT IT!

Linda, CA   June 3rd, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Even if Hillary is on the ticket I would never vote for a racist, sexist candidate like Obama. Hillary or Democrats for McCain.

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