June 4, 2008
Posted: 08:24 AM ET

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Sen. Barack Obama on Tuesday told supporters he will be the Democratic nominee.
Sen. Barack Obama on Tuesday told supporters he will be the Democratic nominee.

NEW YORK (CNN) — Barack Obama made history Tuesday night when he became the first African-American in U.S. history to clinch a major party's presidential nomination. But the Illinois senator faces several challenges as the campaign now turns to the general election — notwithstanding a first order of business of helping to heal the wounds of a deeply divided Democratic Party.

Obama offered an olive branch to rival Hillary Clinton on Tuesday evening, telling supporters at his victory rally in St. Paul, Minnesota, that the country and the party "are better off because of her." He added that Clinton has "an unyielding desire to improve the lives of ordinary Americans, no matter how difficult the fight may be."

Obama and Clinton rounded out the 2008 Democratic primary season by splitting the final two states: Montana and South Dakota. And despite his loss in South Dakota, Obama gained enough delegates to cross the finish line an hour before the Montana polls closed.

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EXPERIENCE ?   June 4th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

JOSH………..This country can not afford to have Obama, who is deeply unexperienced and naive, running this country…..OH say can you see
What experience has caused…. WAR - Higher Gas and Food prices ….We can"t afford 4 more years of BUSHED and MCSAME

cheri   June 4th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

GOD BLESS YOU OBAMA…WE LOVE YOU!!!!

sw36   June 4th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Today has to be one of the happiest days of my life! I'm so proud of Barack Obama and what he has been able to accomplish during his run for office. I'm very disappointed in Hillary Clinton. She didn't even take a moment to congratulate him on crossing the finish line last night. I do not wish to see her name on any future ballot. She is too devisive and her campaign hasn't been about the American people at all, but it has been about her selfish desires. I'm supporting Barack Obama all the way to the White House. He's a uniter and has started a movement unlike anything I've ever witnessed. We can make America better. Under his leadership and vision I say YES WE CAN. I have no doubt that he will be the next president of the United States and I plan to be in Washington at his inaguration to witness it with my own eyes! What a wonderful day to be alive in America!!! We love you Barack! Keep taking the high road. We are behind you 100%!

did not make History   June 4th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Obama stole the Nomination to make a History see the explanation below!!! see it to beleive it!! He stole the nomination since superdelegates couldn't do the electrol map math right. Obama supporters and superdelegates who has endorsed Obama canot do the map math. see below!!

To rest of the Undeclared Superdelegates:

Do the electrol map Math right otherwise we wil be screwed in Nov!!! This is a last chance that you have

Obama shouldn't be and will not be the nominee if democrats want to win the White House. Do the electrol Math and not the pledged delegate Math. Then question yourself who is a better and stronger candidate to win the White House.

If you do not do the map Math right and endorse Obama then "Democratic Party is committing suicide". Then John McCain will take the white house. The result of this will be that you will make the American people suffer for a day to day life for another 4 or 8 years as we are doing now with Bush's Administration.

If (Obama is the Nominee)
then Bush administration= McCain Administration
American People = "suffer for day to day life"
endif;

Go Hillary 2009-20016!!!!!! We need you at this time of Crisis!!

RONNIE   June 4th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

BARFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF .

unbelievable   June 4th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

If this is not about race then why is the fact that he is African-American over and over again? He is all for change but i yet to see what all his changes are suppose to be. We American really have no one really to vote for. I guess one would vote for the lesser of two evils.

White man from North Carolina   June 4th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

i'm from north carolina..served 4 years in the united states marines…2 tours of iraq..and i can honestly say.. for the first time in my adult life…i'm proud of our country…for having the courage to elect a person that could potentially be the president of the century…

go obama..you got this white guys vote…

Anonymous   June 4th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Obama: Another Black making positive history. Whether you like him or not, black people have come a long way in this country–where many still face the woes of institutional racism.

Terry from NJ   June 4th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Pivots to general election only to lose the general election.. If Hillary isn't his VP.

al   June 4th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

There are still people who live in a cave. Vote or don't vote for Obama because he's black. Let's not make this just being historic because of the color of his skin but having a potentially great president.

al   June 4th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

The only history that obama makes is that an experienced politician promising change without substance can get the nomination.

Then again, the american voters have been proven to be stupid, by electing george bush twice.

Anonymous   June 4th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

So all the fear mongering about electing a black man didn't work, he gets the nomination, and now he's "half-white" or "not 100% African-American"?

You're just not letting African Americans have anything, are you?

Scott, Newport KY   June 4th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

First African American? I thought he was bi-racial. Has he denied his white roots?

mike   June 4th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I am convinced that Hillary supporters will follow her lead. Unfortunately, this has been to continue to make a false argument about popular vote and to further inflame her own supporters against Obama. One thing I cannot understand is the animosity towards Obama. If you feel the media was unfair, OK then. If you feel Obama's supporters were unfair, that is true as well. But don't blame the candidate, and stop lying about him. And don't forget, both sides fought hard here. Hillary supporters have thrown their mud around just as much. Stop threatening. Show some respect to the new nominee. He deserves it too.

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA   June 4th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Hugh Brighton, why don't YOU run for President?!!! You would probably be about as good as our current one! LOL!

Bjoerlingfan   June 4th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

So many of you Clinton supporter make me SICK! You claim that Obama is a liar and a sexist. I would like to see one shred of evidence to back up this claim (and don't give me any of that "sweetie" garbage; it have friends from the Midwest and that's just the way people talk out there).

He won fair and square! Hillary got what she wanted. FL was seated as per the original primary (albeit at half strength) and she got her delegates from MI. Even if she had gotten all of her FL and MI delegates at full strength and Obama got nothing from MI he still would have been ahead in the delegate count! The Obama campaign conceded to almost every Clinton camp request when talking about FL and MI so don't you dare say that he stole anything.

Also, this popular vote thing is nonsense! Sure, she's ahead in the popular vote…if you don't count the caucus states and you don't give Obama the uncommited vote in MI…and you call Obama a liar?

Finally, it's never Clinton's fault is it? She's been divisive and antagonistic ever since she fell behind, and the media has reported it accurately. But of course it's the media's fault for always attacking her (um, does she remember the Rev. Wright fiasco? i'd say they're even), people are sexist, there's some kind of cover-up, blah, blah, blah. The cold hard truth is that it's CLINTON'S FAULT and no one elses. She's her own worst enemy.

Obama won fair and square and it's time for people to admit it!!!!

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA   June 4th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Now, we are going to see this country finally turn around for the better—after eight looooooooooooooooooooog years of the "Bush Administration"!!

Alex Pierson   June 4th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

We did it, yippee……………..
now lets not blow it this time. Obama is a once in a life time political candidate/leader. He is going to change the country in a good way. I am so proud to be a democrat. When he is elected he will change the face of America and how the rest of the world see's us. America will truly be the leader in this world. We can do this. Thank the powers that be who sent this man to us.

THE WORLD IS WATCHING   June 4th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

HEY ASHLEY MESSER…………..

GOOD……….. KEEP YOUR VOTE

WE DON'T NEED IT….WHEN ONE DOOR SHUTS ANOTHER OPENS

AMERICA IS TRYING TO GROW UP NOW..GET ON THE TRAIN OR BE LEFT AT THE STATION.

WE HAVE NO TOLERANCE FOR YOU OR ANYONES JUVENILE VIEWS.

OBAMA /SEBELIUS 08

VCARTER   June 4th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

winning a primary is one thing, but winning in November is quite another. The republicans are gonna tear him up. I feel real sorry for him. He won't know what hit him. Why do you think the repubs didn't want Hillary in. She is strong enough to stand the test. She has been through many political bites, and they just kept nibbling, but she always came out.
He will be like a deer in headlights. thanks to the dnc and their crooked minipulations, we will have another repub in the white house for four more years. I for one white 60 yo woman will never vote for a unknown, even if Hillary pushes for it. I will vote for mccain in November and a few months will not "cool me down". I will vote for the person I know. Who is Obama? someone that can tell gullable people that yes we can, and he doesn't even know himself. He has said just what the people wanted to hear. WOW. Intelligent people acting as if they are in a daze. If Obama told them to jump off a bridge or drink cool aid, they would. Hillary should not help him in November, she should not be VP. She needs to go independent, or just wait, those same people that sent him to the white house will be wishing in a few years that they had Hillary Clinton.

TESAP   June 4th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

As an Black person I am truly honored to have Obama as the nominee. I know many people think the Clintons ahould have won but they didn't, Obama won this contest fair and square, and for all you Clinton supporters vowing to vote for McCain I say go ahed, because your not voting for America your simply voting against a black man. None of you can name anything that Obama did to Hiliary during this campaign that would be categorized as dirty. None of you can say why you can not support him, that's because none of you are true AMERICANS, all of you are I's, The rest of us are CAN people, yes we can win in November, yes we CAN but our country first……….. NO ONE NEEDS YOUR RACIST VOTES, ITS NOT THE FACT THAT OBAMA WON ITS THE FACT THAT HILIARY LOST TO A BLACK MAN………. WE ARE PAST THAT THIS IS A NEW TIME, YOU ARE EITHER WITH US OR AGAINST US…………… DON;T BE STUPID………

Anonymous   June 4th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

This is in response to comment concerning the NAACP. I am an African-American who did not receive any money from the NAACP for college. My father worked two 8 hours jobs and so did most of my friends. I grew up in an integrated neighborhood of blacks and whites that were mostly professionals. I now work as a Social Worker in the northwest section of Pennsylvania. My largest clients in the Welfare-to Work Program that I case manage are white. You can verify this yourself by checking the statistics our for this section of Pennsylvania. This is the second comment that I have read in the past month that has made insinuations that mostly African-Americans receive welfare. Educated people know that it depends on the geographical area that you live in. I am very proud of Obama today and will continue to pray for his success.

Montgomery, AL   June 4th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

I am shocked and amazed by the amounts of racism and ignorance on here!!!! Ashley said that she would never vote for a black man ever! This is 2008, not 1958 why does the color of his skin matter. Another young white male said that all blacks do is use the system to their advantage. It is shameful that some of you would rather vote for John McCain, who can barely stand and read a teleprompter, has admitted his shortcomings about the economy, and will continue some of Bush's policies and tax breaks. Some of you are right, this is truly a sad day for America that some of you would rather continue to pay $4.00 for gasoline and have our soldiers die in Iraq than vote for change because the man is Black? I guess I can start telling my young daughter that this is what America has come to. Nobody will believe in your because of your color and you can just rip out those pages in your history book about Martin Luther King Jr. because his speech meant absoulutely nothing. I am ashamed of some of you disgusting racist people. But I pray for you nonetheless because apparently you have been misled along the way…..

Theresa   June 4th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

I see a lot of hateful messages here. I implore you, as Barack would, to stop the insanity!

Hillary's supportors are heart broken and they're angry. Let them get past it and hopefully decide to back the candidate who is most like her in platform.

It's his choice on a running mate. He may NEED to at least offer her the position. If he does, we should support HIS decision and not be another person or persons pulling at him to do what we want. He's earned the right to make that call for himself. He and his people have run a remarkable campaign. Let them continue to do so.

We can be happy, elated and over joyed but we do not need to "ha-ha" or rub this awesome victory in the faces of the Clinton Support.

She hasn't been the most gracious "loser" but we can be gracious "winners". The most important thing is that the Democrats WIN in the fall. Don't be a divider…

Dee   June 4th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

How great is our God? He couldn't have script it any better. For all the true Christians, think about it. Barack Obama is biracial (Black & White). It's sad we only think of him as black, because of a law that completely denounces his white family as if they are inadequate and a law that says black is superior, but more power to the blacks. All that aside and in spite of all weapons formed against him, this biracial man has been given the opportunity to be elected to the highest position in a country whose biggest downfall has been the bad history between the white and the black race. The position in which Barack is in now, is not of his own doing or anyone else, but because of the change God is about to make. Change to make His people, this nation one. WE ARE ONE

Nyna   June 4th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Either you're a Dem or you're not. If you are, then that's how you should vote. It is 2008, and if people haven't individually grown past disliking someone cause they aren't the right color, something is seriously wrong with their brains. Being mad because your candidate did not win and deciding to defect from the Dem. party to vote Republican is simply put: Cutting off your OWN nose to spite your OWN face. It won't hurt Obama so much personally as it will you when it comes right down to it. If Mccain wins it will be Bush all over again. Either you want change or you like things as they are. We all deserve a better America, and Dem can make that "Change".

Good Job Obama!

Jay   June 4th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

SOO, WHY PEOPLE ARE NOT JUMPING AND CELEBRATING THAT OBAMA CLINCHS THE NOMINATION???????????????

Beverly, NYC   June 4th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

I am an American who is very proud of Barack Obama. Last night I watched the coverage with my best friend and her 10 year old son. After Barack's speech I told him, as I usually do, he could be whatever he wanted if he put his mind too it. This is a chil with no shortage of positive role models. Usually I get the the pre-teen stand reply of "whatever" . Last night his reply was "Yeah I can" followed by a promise to do his best in school. After his mother and I recovered from the shock, I asked what was different. His reply, "Now I believe you." So for that Mr. Obama I say THANK YOU.

christina   June 4th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Congrats! The feeling I got when I found out was liberating. To know that the world WILL change is exhilirating!!

Obama 08!

Jason   June 4th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

For the son of a white mother, whose black mate left early on, Obama is really stretching to use the race card now that he has secured the nomination. I guess this rules out a democrat President for at least the next four years.

Jacob   June 4th, 2008 11:52 am ET

He is not 100% African-American ,

Hugh Brighton   June 4th, 2008 11:09 am ET

As far as I'm concerned, BO can just keep on pivoting for all the good it's going to do him.

vw   June 4th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Yes, it is a history, from now on, USA will step down from the empire power…
Feel so sad about this…
God bless USA…

Debbie,NJ   June 4th, 2008 11:05 am ET

We are proud of you Obama. Not just because you are the 1st AA, that wasn't your hardest battle. We're proud of you for withstanding the Clinton/McCain attacks, for being a man of morals and integrity inspite of your adversaries, for not stooping to their ignorant, childess, unprofessional levels. You are an example for the youth in this country, youth from all backgrounds. Kill and destroy the old politics. Its politics like that that has our country in the state it is in. Caring more about their personal victories, names and statuses, dividing the country and only representing some Americans is what we have had in the past maybe 15 years. Its time for a change.

Michael   June 4th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Bad history.

Scott Glenn in Wa   June 4th, 2008 10:59 am ET

I've read so manny accounts of bitter nasty people so blindly proclaiming they will not vote, or vote for McCrutch.
To me it generates a vision of a child throwing a temper tantrum covering their ears and making obnaxious noises so they don't have to hear (listen) to what someone else has to say.

Robert M. Reidy N.Y.   June 4th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Congratulations Barack and Michelle Obama on a hard fought and brilliant campaign against the so called inevitable Clinton's.

I would like to suggest two up and coming women that do not represent the old political ways of fear, deceit and corruption.

Kathleen Sebelius the two term Dem. Governor of Kansas who has tremendous cross party appeal or the articulate, intelligent Senator
from Missouri Clare McCaskill we have seen so often supporting
Barack Obama on T.V.

Dani   June 4th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Great, dumb and dumber on the general election ticket. No thanks, I'm not voting. The mess we call government is just too far gone, too little too late. No thank you.

Shasta   June 4th, 2008 10:53 am ET

"Obama offered an olive branch to rival Hillary Clinton on Tuesday evening, telling supporters at his victory rally in St. Paul, Minnesota, that the country and the party "are better off because of her." He added that Clinton has "an unyielding desire to improve the lives of ordinary Americans, no matter how difficult the fight may be.""

And then Hillary got a standing ovation by the people in the Xcel. Take note, those of you threatening to vote McCain just to spite the democrats: This is what maturity and reason look like.

Scott Glenn in Wa   June 4th, 2008 10:51 am ET

All sad bitter people be advised………..

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

GO away if you are that blind and ignorant and support the blind and ignorant. Bush McCrutch; blind to reality and just ignorant!

Or wake up and unite for America. Come together for a greater cause and make this world this country a better place for everyone.

Be a part of the solution not a part of the problem.

David Magenheimer   June 4th, 2008 10:51 am ET

How come there has not been one word from anyone about the final vote tally? According to the data on CNN's website Clinton won the popular vote by 362,793 votes. Even if you give Obama all of the uncommitted votes in Michigan (only some of which were really Obama votes) then she still one the popular vote by 125,031.

What does this all mean? Nothing is going to change. However, the Democrats can no longer gripe about what happened to Al Gore in the 2000 presidential election when he won the popular vote and lost the election - the Democrats have done exactly the same thing this year. In other words, Clinton was "Gored".

David
Danville, CA

Angela Hunter   June 4th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Obam is a God send. Thank you God. What a magnetic and authentic candidate. We finally have a candidate who's running for the presidentcy.

s.boat   June 4th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Keep Going Obama! Leave Hillary Behind!

OG Straight Talk   June 4th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Sen Obama has been consistent! He took the high road and showed love to those who hated him and wanted to destroy his candidacy! "Evils that men/women do, lives after them"! If your hands are clean, those who are setting traps for you will eventually fall into their own trap!
Those who live by weapons, die by weapons!

Sue   June 4th, 2008 10:40 am ET

How could thinking democrats nominate an empty suit? Why didn't you nominate a person with a public record of achievements and substance?

VINCENT NWOSU   June 4th, 2008 10:39 am ET

The American people ,especially the non-Americans have shown that the American nation is way beyond this planet. They have demonstrated that there is no racism in American other than racial slurs that are prevelent in every society/community even within my own ethnic group.
As a his -making nation, I urge all Americans to be part of this great historical moment by sending Barak Obama to the White House come November.
You are all a marvelous people and may you continue to prosper.

No Obama   June 4th, 2008 10:36 am ET

He will NOT get voted in as President im November!!!

Danielle for Obama   June 4th, 2008 10:34 am ET

As An African-American teacher, I can truly look my children in the eyes and say they can be anything they want to be! No matter what color, nationlaity, or gender. My father, a product of the civil rights movement, cried last night.

He never thought he would live to see the day. I just want to the nation to take minute and revel in the history. We go straight to the negative.
Look how far our country has come. Barack could not have done this without the support of all nationalities! Blacks are a minority in this country.

Yes…when I said the pledge of alligence today at the start of school, I had a whole new perception about the nation. It taught me that not all "whites" are the same, and they showed me that the "color" issue is slowly diminishing.

My children (98% white school district) were elated, and told me to order new history books for next year.

I was disappointed in Hillary and her speech. If overshadowed an issue much bigger than her. HISTORY!!! If he picks her as VP or not does not matter, he get's my vote for turning the page, and changing my mind about race in America.

Democrats let's put this behind us and look at what he has acomplished, that what makes America , America, we can disagree on some things, let's keep it civil and enjoy this day!

Obama '08 but most importantly
History despite it's wrenching pain, can be overcome '08

SOHAPPYCOULDCRY   June 4th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Sillary is a spoiler and she shamed us all with her incredulous behavior last evening.

Anonymous   June 4th, 2008 10:24 am ET

First of all, I dont even know how this happened. Because Hilary is a lot more experienced then Obama ever will be. She practically ran the office when Bill was in office. I'm a white 20 year old male brought up by a single mother who works two jobs and doesn't mooch off of the government like a lot of others do. Im going to college using student loans because I dont get a scholarship from an organization for being white, but black kids get them from the NAACP. Black people already look to the government and to the white man for everything they need whether its leniency in the court system, welfare, or just to be able to get away with a lot more then anyone else can because we somehow owe them? We dont owe them anything, and if this Muslim named black democratic nominee becomes president it will be a fearful day for every white person. Because then the ones that dont already feel like they're untouchable, they will. Because he says "Change, Yes we can" well what does he plan to change? I have a feeling that the American society doesn't understand that politicians act a lot differently once elected and in office. This I why I believe he will be like a lot of these other famous black people such as actor (Martin Lawrence) who once said, Im only going to help my people, being black people of course. I believe that the white society will be left out of the loot if he is elected. I wish everyone in America would be able read this, because I believe in everything I've just written whole heartedly.

martin   June 4th, 2008 10:23 am ET

i wish you all the luck.i will support you all the way.you make me proud to be an american .

arc   June 4th, 2008 10:20 am ET

This is the dawn of a new day in the history of this great nation.

The legions of Hillary's hateful supporters will not ruin this sunrise.

Scott Baclawski   June 4th, 2008 10:19 am ET

This is the inaugural Letter of the "Don't pick Her, Pick Him" campaign.

This is a campaign to send a message to Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama in the effort to impact his Vice Presidential Choise.

The "Don't pick Her, Pick Him" campaign is centered on the premise that Senator Hillary Clinton should NOT be Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama's choise for Vice President.
Instead, Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama's choise for Vice President should be
Former President William Jefferson Clinton.

concerned   June 4th, 2008 10:18 am ET

who cares that he is African American. How about the other races? Now we will be stuffed with AA all the time, and our cultures will be suppressed? Where is the freedom, the non-racism?

Wonderful   June 4th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Congratulations Obama. We all around the world are proud of you…feels like you're part of the family!!

A.M. Saqib   June 4th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Great! There should not be any consideration of 'Hillary Clinton' taking as Vice-President, and I think she herself will not want it. However anything else other than VP spot is okay, such as paying her debt off, or making her in-charge of 'Universal Health Plan'.

I am still of the opinion that about 25-35 percent voters of 'Hillary Clinton' were Republicans, and they did so to make things worse for 'Obama'. But they do not know that 'Obama' is not an ordinary guy, he is a true visionary, very smart, and extremely popular in new voters. He will be elected with landslide in November against John McCain.

Please do not be concnerned and with 'Clintons'. pitch of 18 million voters. Most of her supporters are true democratic party members, and have already started showing their supports, excepst for some few party seniors that those are still thinking and thinking for waht? Senior such as Donna Barzaile of CNN, Al Gore, and few other Senators. I request all of them to please be a true democratic leaders and show your support fairly and openly. Clinton not backing out apparently looks strange, but she might have her reasons and perhaps need her space, so be it. We respect her a lot and truly admire her as very afluent democratic member of the party. If anything she proved to be a much better politician and a candidiate and many ways she is better than her husband, 'Bill Clinton'

A.M. Saqib
Houston, Texas

Go Barak and Michelle Obama!   June 4th, 2008 10:11 am ET

FIRED UP
READY TO GO.

Leaving the Democratic Party now   June 4th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Well the Dems had a chance at November but not now.

Vy, California   June 4th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Obama, please don't add the Clintons to your ticket. Don't let them pressure you. You deserve better than Clinton for a running mate.

She'll stab you in the back when you're not looking

GO OBAMA 08

Obama all the way..   June 4th, 2008 10:08 am ET

YOU GO OBAMA!!!!!!

YES WE DID!!!!!

Pierre Bernard   June 4th, 2008 10:08 am ET

i always said that his the man of the moment, then he woth all he has made.and he will be the president of the century, not only because of his speeches but the way he also act.
Mc.Caine, wont bet him,because his more powefullthen him, but if it were clinton Mc.Caine will.then he wont have this change face to Obama.
that's my anlysis!
i'm am from the Haiti

Mainely Carol   June 4th, 2008 10:07 am ET

And the CNN's lead picture on the CNN 'home' web page is that of Hillary Clinton. ??? Why??? The rest of the entire WORLD placed Obama and his wife on the front pages.
CNN I belive you you have a problem. You persistantly find ways to put down this candidate and to not at least give this historic moment to the open pages of your web is bias reporting at a minimum..

YOu do have one good thing. Jack Cafferty…..Cafferty was right last night when he said after over 40minutes that it was about time to talk about the presumtive nominee and not the whining loser Hillary.. Listen to Jack… He's at least got the pulse of the people. CNN needs to get back to unbiased slanted reporting.

C. Hankins LV,NV   June 4th, 2008 10:07 am ET

The first shall be last and the last shall be first: Author, God

Josh   June 4th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Okay CNN we get the picture…Obama won! Can you force it down our throats any longer! CNN, I don't care if you support Obama, but that doesn't mean that I have to. This strong, Hispanic Democrat will be voting for MCCAIN! This country can not afford to have Obama, who is deeply unexperienced and naive, running this country.

kimere   June 4th, 2008 10:06 am ET

Giant slayer

Michael Lorton, Virginia   June 4th, 2008 10:06 am ET

If Hillary were only more of a lady……she would have conceded……but the word lady……well it is like is "is really "is."

paul oregon   June 4th, 2008 10:04 am ET

why is this abount obama always having to extend the olive branch to hillary. shouldnt she be the one to do the same .belive obama won
the nomitation didnt he??? no billary v.p. ticket the dnc needs to get there heads out of there @ss and tell hillary to either grow up or take a walk. it looks like we as democrates are going to loose out a gain.
apperently the american public is satisfide with our service people
dying and the econmy we are willing to sit around and play footsy with the clintons. the dnc isnt going to do anything. we the people
need to voice our opinions clearly. and we can do that in mores ways then one

Robert in Toronto,ON   June 4th, 2008 10:01 am ET

I love that guy! I have a man-crush for this dude. If I was in America hell yeah I'd vote for him.

Dennis   June 4th, 2008 10:00 am ET

A few thoughts:

The faux news panel yesterday looked rattled after Obama's speech. It was priceless. A couple of the pundits looked like they were trying to hide the fact that they too were inspired by Obama's speech but had to hold back because of who they were representing. They had very little good things to say about McCain's speech. Funny indeed. I don't remember a time when I saw the republicans lack that arrogant confidence that they have had for so many years. Talk about getting knocked down a peg or two.

Hillary Clinton must be living in a bubble and not watching the tv or reading the blogs and newspapers. I am starting to believe that she has isolated herself so much from outside opinions and news sources that she doesn't realize the damage that she is doing, or the ground swell of anti-Clinton support that is growing. Her inner circle needs to get off the pot and have a heart to heart with her before she does irrepairable damage to her legacy and political future. I have a strange feeling that the SNL skit this week is going to be a barn burner.

And finally, congrats to Team Obama. You have run a positve, and enthusiastic, campaign, and you helped to keep it real. Now it's time to go after McCain. If Obama wins the nomination in November, this black man will being crying all the way thru the inagaural.

Fired up!!! Ready to go!!!

Delta Dave   June 4th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Hillary Clinton does not have the personality to be anyone's deputy! Although her supporters may like to see her in the VP's spot, it is not a comportable position for either her or Barack Obama. What would be good for her and everyone concerned would be for Obama to appoint her to the Health portfolio with the specific task of overseeing the restructuring of healthcare in America. In that position, she would be able to create a legacy that would endure for all time.

Sam   June 4th, 2008 10:00 am ET

McCain is going down.

What unites us is greater than our petty differences.

Democrats will you stand with me and say yes to Barack.

Ramesh Wadhwani   June 4th, 2008 9:59 am ET

What a decent Human being Obama Is. In victory He shows Humility and Grace and admires Hillary and Bill.
This is the kind of Person should be Leading the Most powerful country in the world.

Greg Pottstown, Pa.   June 4th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Congratulations to Mr. Obama ! It is about time we had a black man get this far under his own steam and to do so over a Clinton is saying something. That said, I look forward to a good election battle in 08.

Oh, No!   June 4th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Another JFK — nominated by a corrupt wing of the Democratic Party - outright bought with money (this time by JFK's boot-legging father and his cronies) — heralded by screaming ninnies and Hollywood's "Rat Pack." And then, in very short order, the first year of his presidency, came his disastrous Cuban Bay of Pigs invasion and near-nuclear war with Russia.

A lot America has to look forward to!

Lorna, NY   June 4th, 2008 9:55 am ET

I am still crying….I never thought I would see this in my lifetime. i am proud of the direction this country is going.

ca   June 4th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Obama was the best candidate Oprah could buy!

FrankSmith   June 4th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Let us FACE it, this Constitutional Professor– Obama– and his supporters DO NOT NEED Hillary, Bill and Chelsea. In point of fact, after last night, Hillary should be asked to leave the DEM party; she is not worthy of the praise given to her.

I like LEADERSHIP that will make me keep my moral integrity or values; Hillary or any of the Clintons can talk about "wealth" but NOT values.

Susie   June 4th, 2008 9:54 am ET

This is such a historic moment that I get emotional just thinking about it. Congratulations Barack Obama! Time for the movement to begin!

Proud American   June 4th, 2008 9:54 am ET

Extremely Proud American!!!! One more threshold and it will be proven that this truly is an America for All!!!

CJ/PA   June 4th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Congratulations to Barack Obama on his win as the Nominee. It truly goes to show that you can run a positive campaign, be up front and honest with the American people, tell the truth — and still come out on top!! I look forward to the same type of campaign in the general election which should help unify the party!

Independent white woman for Obama   June 4th, 2008 9:49 am ET

Obama makes history and Hillary makes absolutely no mention of it!
Just when I think the Clintons can't stoop any lower…

Say No To Hillary   June 4th, 2008 9:49 am ET

Obama sees Hillary for what she is and will not ask her to be on the ticket.

Likewise, he won't allow her to bully her way on. And he is right. She would be a fox in the hen house.

Jasmin, Georgia   June 4th, 2008 9:48 am ET

Did I miss something? Is Obama in the White House? What's all the celebration. He'll land on Mars before he'll get to the oval Office.

John Smith   June 4th, 2008 9:48 am ET

Let us FACE it, this Constitutional Professor– Obama– and his supporters DO NOT NEED Hillary, Bill and Chelsea. In point of fact, after last night, Hillary should be asked to leave the DEM party; she is not worthy of the praise given to her.

I like LEADERSHIP that will make me keep my moral integrity or values; Hillary or any of the Clintons can talk about "wealth" but NOT values.

Todd Independent Boston   June 4th, 2008 9:47 am ET

This is very excited, but this victory has been a sure thing for well over a month now.

Justme WV   June 4th, 2008 9:44 am ET

Congratulation Sen Obama…last night I told my little brown boy - yes you too can be President of the United States of America! Thank you so much for making that a true statement.

Ted van Tol   June 4th, 2008 9:43 am ET

I am so happy!!!!!!

With love from the Netherlands.
Europe for Obama!

Glenn   June 4th, 2008 9:43 am ET

The only thing that Hillary cares about is Hillary! It is all about Hillary. She once again showed that she lacks character and integrity 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!

Rick   June 4th, 2008 9:43 am ET

The super delegates should have waited until after the polls closed in Montana to endorse. So I guess the super delegates decided who the nominee will be instead of the will of the people. The super delegates system needs to be abolished. The party insiders are really decided who the candidate is and not the people.

REAL American for Obama   June 4th, 2008 9:43 am ET

Let's see if America is REALLY ready for change. Obama should run for President WITHOUT Hillary Clinton on the ticket. Whether he wins or loses, having her on the ticket will only serve to prove that the U.S. hasn't come as far as we all wish it has. He should be able to do this WITHOUT here.

I for one will NEVER vote for an Obama/Clinton ticket. Hillary Clinton did not even have the courtesy or decency to recognize the historic significance of Obama's win. She didn't have to concede, but she could have at least sincerely acknowledged the importance of his win. The fact that she is now trying to use her "coalition" to muscle her way into the V.P. spot is reason enough to not vote for the joint ticket. She doesn't want to be V.P., she wants to be President. Why would Obama want his No. 2 to be a person who really thinks SHE should be No. 1?

I hope HRC's political career is over!

MD for Obama   June 4th, 2008 9:43 am ET

Bob Johnson needs to sit down and shut up! He degraded Obama in the beginning of the primaries and now he wants Hilary (and Bill) as his VP? Obama's campaign was about change and that means NO MORE CLINTON'S!

concerned!   June 4th, 2008 9:42 am ET

DON'T LET HIM GET AWAY WITH THIS CLINTON SUPPORTERS!

HE IS A SEXIST LIAR WHO STOLE THE ELECTION FROM CLINTO BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN. HE BULLIED HER AND BULLIED THE SUPERDELAGATES. WE ALL KNOW WHO REALLY WON THIS ELECTION AND ITS NOT BARAK HOUSEIN OBAMA!

WOMEN HAVE TAKEN ENOUGH ABUSE!

WRITE IN HILLARY IN NOVEMBER!!!

Chris in SC   June 4th, 2008 9:40 am ET

It's time for Hillary to recognize Barack Obama's accomplishment!!

Ralph   June 4th, 2008 9:40 am ET

Obama only made half history….he is half white as you should recall!!!!

All the way to the convention Hillary!!!

How come you are playing the race card again today by pointing out that Obama is black????

WhataHistoricMomentThatWas   June 4th, 2008 9:39 am ET

I saluate you President Barack Obama.

Didine - Maryland   June 4th, 2008 9:39 am ET

President Obama, you made history not only in the United States, but everywhere in the World. We are very proud of you and we all love you. With God Grace, you will be our next president in November. Keep up your hard work.

Obama '08

Th3rdpwr   June 4th, 2008 9:37 am ET

His speech was a sharp contrast to her "What I want" speech.

Earl   June 4th, 2008 9:37 am ET

I am really tired of this "popular vote" lie. They REALLY need to call her on it. I guess it's a moot point, but HRC is being VERY divisive when she tells this lie. OBAMA HAS WON THE POPULAR VOTE! He played by the rules in MI and FL!!!!!! I believe the NBA Finals start at 8:30 tomorrow night. If the Lakers start the game at 7:30 does that mean their points should count even though it is agreed that the game does not start until 8:30?? Would it be the Celtics fault they decided to follow the rules and not take the court until 8:30?????? Obama was not on the court!!!!!!!! He followed the rules!!!!!!!

Robert in Toronto,ON   June 4th, 2008 9:36 am ET

He's doing all the work to mend fences. What is she doing exactly to help HIS cause? "I'd like to congratulate Senator Obama on a well run campaign…."

That's it? That's all she's gonna say? Really….

I hope she enjoys watching her once proud family and legacy burn to the ground with her "scorch-the-earth" politics. Lemme put it to you this way - no one knew about "throw the kitchen sink" politics until Hillary Clinton came around.

Uncle Sam   June 4th, 2008 9:35 am ET

What does Barack Obama believe?

Margi   June 4th, 2008 9:34 am ET

He made history and the Democratic party and the media allowed Hillary to steal his thunder.

Black Woman from Canada   June 4th, 2008 9:33 am ET

Isn't it fascinating that now that Mr Obama has secured the nomination, it is okay to start talking about how "history making" it is for a Black man to win the nomination!
Seems to me that the American people (particularly BO supporters) and the media cannot have it both ways… It is either a race thing or it isn't…

Chris from NY   June 4th, 2008 9:33 am ET

I never thought I could live to see the day it happens. But thank God I am alive to witness this historic event especially in the area where the Clintons ceased to be the Democratic party leaders. An unknown figure from Illinois came from no where and pivoted to the highest position in the Democratic party onward to the national scene. Thank God for small mercies that turned into big victory.

james roman   June 4th, 2008 9:30 am ET

she better not listen to her fanatics and go to denver, dont they see its more important to keep mccain out then to keep clinton in!

JJ   June 4th, 2008 9:28 am ET

Listening to both speeches last night, Obama was gracious and eloquent as always. I was a little disappointed in Hillary's speech. She didn't sound like she wanted to unify the party at all.

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