June 4, 2008
Posted: 07:15 AM ET

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The big question now: Will Clinton offer her full support to Obama?
The big question now: Will Clinton offer her full support to Obama?

NEW YORK (CNN) – Over the next several days, one of the main questions will be how much help Hillary Clinton will offer Barack Obama in his effort to win back the White House, which has been under Republican control ever since her husband Bill Clinton left office in January 2001.

Two top Clinton supporters told me Tuesday evening they are ready to get behind Obama once the New York senator officially acknowledges that her Senate colleague has won the nomination.

James Carville said he is ready to open up his wallet to help Obama build a political warchest to take on John McCain in November.

“As soon as she gets out I am going to write him a check,” Carville said.

Clinton campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe said earlier in the day – prior to CNN projecting that Obama clinched the nomination – that he too would help out the Illinois senator.

“If he is the nominee, listen, I will help,” McAuliffe said. “I have helped Democrats now for 30 years, and I will continue to do so.”

Carville and McAuliffe both predicted that the two Democratic rivals would join together to help unify the party, but Carville noted that there needs to be a healing process as the party prepares for the general election.

“I think the easiest Democrat to win over is Senator Clinton,” Carville said. “She will be as helpful as she can be.”

But Carville also said that the burden to bring the party together needs to be a joint effort, noting that feelings from this competitive primary are “still kind of raw.”

“She is going to do her part, and he is going to have to do his part to,” Carville said.

Carville is a CNN contributor.

McAuliffe predicted that Clinton and Obama “are going to work very close together,” adding that “They both need each other.”

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Miss B in Texas   June 4th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

All of you OBAMA haters guess what, according to the polls OBAMA's percentages are higher than McSame even without you. It will be harder to win the presidency….but it can be done! YES WE CAN…YES WE DID….YES WE WILL DO! I know all of you Hilbilly's were just waiting on an excuse not to vote for OBAMA any excuse, see how cool he is, he has worked that out for you so that you can have a reason to vote republican. I hope you know that the Republicans do not want you either. The18 million supporters for HilBilly should really think about going independent. I think that is the answer for you. WE AS DEMOCRATS DO NOT WANT YOU EITHER…GOOD RIDDANCE. HILLARY IS MAKING IT VERY HARD FOR ALL WOMEN WITH HER CRYING AND WHINING. GIVE IT UP GIRL.

OBAMA-08

DNC   June 4th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

really wish that we could come together as Americans. The results of the campaign are now final, and Barack Obama is the Democratic Nominee, accept it and move on. Hilary Clinton ran an excellent campaign, and Congrats are in order for her, but there is still so much work to be done in order to begin the "Change" that Senator Obama so often speaks of. It really saddens me to know that so many of you are so vindictive that you would actually switch parties and vote Republican, just because Senator Clinton did not win. If this is your attitude now, then you were never true Democrats anyway. Senator Obama followed every rule, ran a clean campaign and won, how can you be upset with that? Floridians, Please, For The Love of God understand that your state broke the rules and you had to suffer the same penalties that any other state would have been held to in the same situation. Who are you to be upset with having half a vote, when they could have stuck to their guns and given you none? Lets put the negative behind us all and move forward.

semajdun   June 4th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

First I am very proud of Obama. Secondly, for all those peoples who say that they will never vote for Obama because Clinton was not the nominee this will be a sad time in america history all because peoples (Americans) can't won't put their pride aside and do what's right for our country. It's amazing that the people who call themselves try american can't come together as americans and support Obama.

THEY WOULD RATHER ELECT JOHN MCCAIN whose willing to allow us to go through four more years of suffering through gas increases, mortgages forclosurers, food prices increases, our troops overstaying the tour then united behind Obama, ALL I CAN SAY IS SHAME TO ALL YOU. I HOPE AND PRAY THAT WHEN YOU LOOK IN THE MIRROR EVERYDAY AND SEE THAT YOU COULD HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE, BUT CHOOSE NOT TOO BECAUSE OF YOUR PRIDE AND SELFISHNESS, THEN YOU ONLY HAVE YOURSELVES TO BLAME.

e.j. mohammed   June 4th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

I do not understand how Hillary supporters can say they will vote for McCain his platform is opposite of what her s is! Her historical running is just as historical as Obama's . Her campaign will have been run in vain if her voters abandon the party she has fought all her political career for! That's not respecting her or what she's fighting for. I'm sure she will be out in whatever capacity she's is called to campaigning for the nominee and for the party that she so loves. Please no McCain we have enough alienation with the current administration!
E.J. a Democratic supporter

dion   June 4th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Why hasn't anyone realized Hillary's main objective in staying in the race? Yes she probably wants the VP slot but she doesn't have to stay in the race for that,as long as her campaign is active she can still raise money for it. Her campaign is in debt and she loses all of her personal funds($20 million by some estimates) she invested if she doesn't recoup them by August. So that final call to visit hillaryclinton.com to tell her what she should do & help anyway you can was a call to get donations.

Jack   June 4th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Clinton backers who are party officials won't be enough to help Obama…. Obama needs the votes of Clinton Democrats (actual voters) who are ready to get behind McCain over Obama

The People   June 4th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

TO: RACE IS NOT OVER

FROM: The People

Please note: The race is over. Barack Obama won. Please turn out the lights on your way out.

Thanks,
The People

Race is not Over   June 4th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Its not About Hillary or Obama its about American people.

CNN,

If you care about American people be unbiased and post this.

Obama is not the nominee until all superdelegates are declared.

To Undeclared Superdelegates:

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!!

Doron   June 4th, 2008 10:49 am ET

NEVER EVER FOR OBAMA!

Chris   June 4th, 2008 9:00 am ET

Superdelegates should be banned or go with their state, another hanging chad and americas voise was not heard.

Texas Voter   June 4th, 2008 8:57 am ET

All the people who are posting they will vote for McCain because Hillary did not get the nomintation are acting like idiots. Are you a democrat? If so, then act like one. The popular vote strategy is another weak attmept. Not all states "popular votes" are counted in the party's numbers. Look up Washington St.. She did not have more votes. Obama beat her in every category. As for Florida & Michigan, they broke the rules. What do you teach your children. It's okay to break the rules when it benefit's you? Is this what you teach them. I do not like Hillary after the way she has run her campaign, but I would not be upset if she if the VP candidate. Just please tell Bill to shut up and sit in the corner. He's shown his true colors (as Hillary has) during this nomination process. You want to help bury America, vote for McBush, you want to change America, vote for Obama and the Democratic party.

Maggie   June 4th, 2008 8:42 am ET

I'm so sick of all the anti-Clinton comments. Why don't all you Obama supporters listen to your own candidate who stated that Clinton is a leader, a great member of the Democratic Party, etc. in his speech last night? You claim to want change and to unify the party, which is what your own candidate has been saying throughout this process, yet you yourselves continue to post horrible comments about her. What hypocrits you are. Yes, Clinton has political goals. So what? Doesn't every politician have political goals (Obama included)? If you think not, then you are even more of a hypocrit. So Clinton didn't concede last night - so what? She confirmed last night that she had more popular votes and her supporters deserve to be heard. Yes, I know that the popular vote "doesn't count" but it does show that she was a very viable candidate who isn't going to just be swept under the rug as all so many Obama supporters seem to want. I am a Clinton supporter, but as it stands now I will vote for Obama in November to get the democrats in office, mostly because we need a democrat in the Supreme Court. If Clinton is not selected as VP, then she will be in some other position of power, perhaps as Supreme Court Justice or Secretary of HHS. Clinton is a great politician and she is here to stay. So quit your complaining about her and acknowledge that fact.

Janey for Hillary/McCain   June 4th, 2008 8:38 am ET

Stop the threats of Roe versus Wade, Obama supporters–that will not change–I see Obama supporters are as insulting as usual. I can't believe Obama can not make up a new speech-same speech over and over and over. Nothing new here. I believe McCain is much more qualified and will be voting for him in Nov. Call me anything you want–you may call me an Independent American. Since when does an American have to be loyal to an underhanded DNC who steals votes. My vote will be counted in November for John McCain as it was stolen in the primary in Mich by Donna Brazille.

Sally   June 4th, 2008 1:03 am ET

Did them prepare resume? why Hillary's people feel them so entitle?
They ran so badly compaign ,how can Obama hire them ?

Shirley   June 4th, 2008 12:09 am ET

Women need to listen carefully. Crossing over and voting for McCain will led to women all over the country loosing rights and freedoms they have fought for for years. More republicans on the supreme court would be a disaster for women. Forget the Hillary / Obama thing, think about the country as a whole. Vote for the democrate.

Will   June 4th, 2008 12:04 am ET

To all those Hillary supperters who say they will vote for McCain, that is fine if you choose to do so, But don't say you are a Democrat go sign up for the Republican Party. The Rules Committee made there decision, alot of people may not agree, but don't act like babies about it. Life is about disappointment so get over it. I've been a Dem all my life and I have loyalty to the party I believe in. So cut the crap either your a dem or you are not, don't be a dem just when it is convenient.

Renee, Seattle WA   June 4th, 2008 12:04 am ET

As an African American, I'm shocked and dismayed at Senator Clinton's speech. Regardless of the division she has caused in this race or the diplomacy Senator Obama has shown her through out this campaign she would choose such a great day to trash her legacy and that of her husband Bill! She speaks of being there for the 18 million voters, but she forgets about the other states…who voted for Obama. She complained about sexism, racisim and other crap. I'm hurt as a former voter of the Clinton legacy. Her husband has shocked me multiple times through out the campaign. It is crazy! Claiming cheating, and other obnoxious stuff. WOW, I can really see old politics at work. She is out of line, disrespectful and arrogant. WOW!

Indiana Voter   June 4th, 2008 12:04 am ET

Hillary did great damage not only to herself tonight but to the feminine cause as well. What some of her supporters are overlooking is not everyone who voted for her would ever vote for her again after the behavior she and her ardent supporters have displayed. This country is about all of the people, not just a handful of women who feel left out. Shakespeare said it best, power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Hillary has lost touch with a lot of us whose votes she would need to win the presidency!

Finally, Obama, whether you like it or not, won the most pledged delegates as well as superdelegates and under some scenarios, even won the popular vote. Therefore, this election was fair. Hillary lost because she ran a poor campaign and Barack ran a great campaign.

sunni   June 4th, 2008 12:04 am ET

my amazement at hillary clinton and her behavior in the past few months has reached new heights.

that she was so selfish and entitled as to ignore (and therefore, negate in her world) the incredible historical significance of an african -american roundly securing the democratic party's nomination, suggests that she cannot be trusted. it certainly gives me pause to wonder what exactly the clinton's truly stand for.

it makes believing in bill's legacy (hillary's vicariously) very difficult. what was his presidency about? what has any of their service to the american people been about? how in the world could either of them possibly be considered authentic or sincere?

hillary presents as an embittered old woman, unable to be gracious in defeat, throwing a grown-up temper tantrum because she has not gotten her way. i planned to vote for her until she began acting in such a pathetic, unseemly way.

i do not trust her, and i do not believe she has been wronged: she's simply been out-politicked. her math (regarding the popular vote) only works if there are states or caucases that aren't counted… it's just sad.

she is hurting the party because she's too proud and selfish to concede and do what's best for the party. hillary has lost ALL credibility with me, and clearly is doing what she believes is best for HER, not the american people.

Todd Grosh   June 4th, 2008 12:04 am ET

Hillary needs to get off her high horse and concede.The math proves she lost.The DNC seated the delegates from Florida and Michigan.All the candidates agreed with the DNC to punish both states from the get go.Obama wasn't even on the ballet in Michigan.In fact only Hillary and Dodd were on it.So how could it have been a fair election..Lets move on.Sorry Clinton Fans but it's over…….You'll vote for Obama after you watch a couple of the Obama/Mcain debates!!!!

robert sorenson   June 4th, 2008 12:04 am ET

The Clintons cite sexism against Hillary. I just haven't seen it. For as much as I would love to see a woman in the White House- that title will not necessarily fall to Hillary. What's with all the crocodile tears? This campaign was about looking beyond gender and race. So many people seem to have wound up wallowing in it. BE HEALED!

go for obama   June 4th, 2008 12:04 am ET

It is strange that why clinton did not acknowledge obama victory. I remember Mike Huckabe immediately acknowledging victory of McCain as soon as he hit the minimum delegate count. It looks to me that Hillary just wants the white house, no matter what. During her campaign, she used every right and wrong way to get nomination. She did negative campaign to its extreme. She tried to change the rules and regulations of Democratic party just to get nomination. I wonder if she cared about florida and michigan people, why did she not protested earlier when florida and michigan were announced to be violating the rules and punished. It is only because she was losing now, so she tried to use this trick to get nomination. A good sportsman is who plays the game fairly and admits the defeat gracefully. I hope she will show the qualities of a good sportsman.

Amanda   June 4th, 2008 12:03 am ET

Hillary is not posting all the comments. Only the ones that tell her to go on to Denver. She is a nut. And all you Clintonites need to go and get therapy. Its over. Lets move on. If you wont vote for Obama, then just go away, far away.

Raine   June 4th, 2008 12:03 am ET

I am so sick of hearing about the "poor way" Clinton has been treated.
I thought she was so tough!!! Why is her and Bill always crying about the "bad way she is being treated. She is acting like a spoiled brat!!!
That is why women never get in the White House because they are figgen big babies.
I feel Obama was treated unfairly but you don't hear him whining and crying like "THE CLINTONS".Get on with your lives and bow out graciously well you still can!!
Shame on you Hilary you couldn't even congratulate Obama tonight, and he spoke so nicely about you!!! SHAME ON YOU!!!!
That is why Obama will be in the White House and not you!!
Goodbye, and good luck in the future, now that Bill has made a spectacle of himself again, and again and again!!!

Jason B   June 4th, 2008 12:03 am ET

Please drop out Hillary.

What if?   June 4th, 2008 12:03 am ET

as i read these comments from clinton supporters, i have to say most of you are evil. I see why most of you don't trust anyone that does not look like you.

clinton speech tells it all, she was never for uniting the party, it always been about her, her. it don't matter if she lies, make false promises for the good of the party.

as i read these comments from clinton supporters, i have to say most of you are evil. I see why most of you don't trust anyone that does not look like you.

clinton speech tells it all, but as long as she is white, you will except her lame excuses, lies and her using you as a bargain chip. i hope when she finish using you, you will stop being color struck. she was never thinking of the good of the party. she only wanted to collect enough voters so she can wager them off for her own selfish want …..dummy.

Lisa S   June 4th, 2008 12:03 am ET

Missouri will NOT be a red state this year…I refuse to live in a state that goes backwards instead of taking a leap of faith and move forward.

Obama gave an inspiring speech tonight. I have not heard Clinton's speech, but apparently it was self serving and not unifying…very disappointing.

I used to like John McCain a few years ago, but the more I have read about his policies, the more disappointed I am in him as well.

I will dance on the political grave of George "W" Bush…too bad he still has about 6 months to ruin this country.

I do want a more visionary president; I will fully support Obama.

***from a Middle-aged white Midwestern female***

Tupac   June 4th, 2008 12:02 am ET

As an independent voter McCain was my choice until I learned about Obama. Today I was even open to the idea of giving Hillary the VP. But after watching the 3 speeches not only is Obama the right candidate Hillary and McCain same old tired politics. The bitter Hillary and her supporters should go all the way to Denver because she does not deserve to be the VP.

Dave, Santa Barbara CA   June 4th, 2008 12:02 am ET

We can't afford to bring Bill and his harem along.

Dee   June 4th, 2008 12:02 am ET

God has answered my prayers. Barack Obama has won the nomination. He gave a wonderful speech tonight. Too bad that Hillary thought only of herself in her speech to her supporters. Sounds like she'll continue her drive, instead of backing Obama. Tonight was not about her….she lost. She is just a poor loser, and will do anything to make people think she's much better than Obama. Well, she better straighten up. Because it will only hurt her in the future. (not that I care.)

Monica for Obama in Indiana   June 4th, 2008 12:02 am ET

Dear informed voter from Florida, All of you should be counting your blessings for the one-half vote that was given to you. And to the "White women" who think that your vote is so important. Please stop fooling yourselves. It isn't

Go Obama 08

Vernon   June 4th, 2008 12:02 am ET

LOL….These aren't hillary supporters…..They're republicans in disguise!!!……LOLOLOL

Baby Boomer   June 4th, 2008 12:02 am ET

I was behind an OBAMA/CLINTON ticket until her speech tonight. It seemed it was all about HER not the party and she did nothing to reach out to Obama. She was still saying she is the better candidate. How can you say that when you lose?

Ed   June 4th, 2008 12:02 am ET

Stop talking about Hillary after tonight. She no longer matters. She is done.

brewme   June 4th, 2008 12:02 am ET

I hope and pray that Hillary continues the fight. McCain is sitting back and enjoying the squabble. He has had a tremendous head start. The DNC has made a mockery of their contest. They have a nominee who can never be elected in this country. The Hillary supporters want her as VP. That would be suicide for the ticket. The country is ready to be rid of the crooked Clintons.

Keep up the fight to ensure a Rebublican victory.

In regards to the promises, neither Democratic candidate can deliver without raising everyone's taxes. We are are the governments wallet. Don't be so blind to think the government is the savior. The global warming warming bill will make sure gasoline prices go to $6 a gallon. Electric prices will increase dramaticly. What makes anyone think that the Dems bill will not make this happen? Health care? How many billions would that take? Who is going to pay for that, (you and I) Do you want more of the same? If so, go Obama!!!

McCain 08

America   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 pm ET

I wonder how Obama can deliver all the promises of his campaign. He is politician, promises that will never happen!!!

Hillary, you should not withdraw. You are only counting the votes from affiliated Democrats, how about the non-affiliated voters.

Jolene   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 pm ET

Perhaps Hillary will think this over tonight and just didn't want to disappoint her supporters but I found her speech very arrogant, especially when both Obama and McCain spoke very graciously of her.

FL Voters   June 3rd, 2008 11:30 pm ET

I am not a Democratic candidate supporter. I am the best candidate supporter. If it is not Clinton, it is McCain

Less Austin, Texas   June 3rd, 2008 11:29 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.

Park More, New Orleans   June 3rd, 2008 11:29 pm ET

If Obama is the real Nominee it will be a big mess…. Go and read his wife' thesis, you will be surprise and I am sure you will change your mind and push for Hillary or Mccain

Charles   June 3rd, 2008 11:29 pm ET

She needs to quit……..go away………I am tired of her and her attitude. There are other women out there who can help the Democratic party in November…….and she is NOT one of them.

Clinton Supporter   June 3rd, 2008 11:29 pm ET

I love the way Obama crowns himself. I think Napoleon did that.

Anony-mouse   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 pm ET

The Trolls have come out in force today! I am betting that 90% of the so-called Democrats 'switching' to McCain were never Democrats - just trolls. What is sad is that so many have fallen for it and started calling names back. That means they win!

If the latest polls are to be believed, Obama leads McCain nationally - therefore all of the threats of crossovers to McCain are just empty rhetoric.

Juvie3   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 pm ET

Hillary knows Obama has the nomination, but she can not concede now because of two reasons: she wants her platform to be recognized through to the convention (aka Health Care) and she still has to negotiate a deal where Obama helps her pay off her campaign debt (which is actually very common in presidential races…I believe two or three previous candidates this year has been helped out by a remaining candidate) and by staying in the race she keeps some leverage. But give it a couple days or a week when she ties all loose ends…and she'll serve the party right.

Obama 08   June 3rd, 2008 11:28 pm ET

I have never posted but I feel compelled tonight. Hillary went too far and she has disgusted me. She is incapable of being graceful, thoughtful and has no respect for Obama. He should not by any means make her the VP… she can not and will not SHOVE this down his throat.
I do not want to hear from here again. I am ashamed of having her as my senator.

s.boat   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 pm ET

Hillary Clinton Will In Down In History. . . . I Take That Back. . . History Will Forget All About Her!

nate   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 pm ET

I am astonished by the degree of racism that still exist in America. It is time for us as a country to come together as Americans.

Dinesh   June 3rd, 2008 11:27 pm ET

Did you see that speach? I am shocked, that Hillary had the "chutzpah" as Harold Ickes would say, to not even acknowledge Obama's win. If she's fighting for the nomination still, doesn't she realize she has offended all Obama supporters? I knew she wouldn't concede, but you can't hide behind ignorance.

I don't get it.   June 3rd, 2008 11:26 pm ET

I don't get the "Vote McCain" if Hillary doesn't win. Wasn't the point of BOTH candidates to get Republicans out of the White House?

If you vote for him, NO COMPLAINING about the outcome. Ok?

You know you don't have to vote at all. . .yeah, voting for McCain will REALLY show Obama. . .and the REST of the U.S.

Scott   June 3rd, 2008 11:26 pm ET

Wow,
What a great speech from Democratic presidential candidate Obama, he spoke to all Americans unlike Clinton. I didn't like how Clinton continuously talked about herself. Me this, me that, I have fought for this, I have fought for that, my eight-teen million votes, my states. Obama was very generous to everyone and spoke about "us", together can do it. If he can't unify the country than I don't know who can with or without Senator Clinton and her supporters. I am an Obama supporter but I personally like Senator Clinton and would support either candidate. I still wouldn't mind her being VP, but she needs to help the Democratic Party unite and stop with the (what I believe to be) diviseness.
Scott, IN

Jason, TX   June 3rd, 2008 11:26 pm ET

She could have graciously dropped out tonight and congradulated him. She's amazingly arrogant…

Teresa, Georgia   June 3rd, 2008 11:26 pm ET

HRC could have reached out a little more and share this night with Obama and talk about working to bring the party together. I am very dissapointed in her remarks. She talked mainly about herself and what she wants. Selfish of her…a real turn off.

Terry Richmond, Va.   June 3rd, 2008 11:25 pm ET

For those Clinton supporters who willnot support Obama; I say you must have enjoyed these seven years with Bush as president. I am so proud of Obama and I hope he continues to be an upstanding america. The world is watching. If we cannot come together how can we work together against our enemies?

Tim   June 3rd, 2008 11:25 pm ET

If you say you'll vote for McCain just because Hillary didn't get the nomination, then it's obvious that you have no clue what you're voting for.

You're voting for a person and not the issues. You're voting for a personality and not an ideal. If you believed in the issues and the ideals of the Democratic party, then there's no way you could vote Republican.

And when you vote for a person, you are always going to be disappointed.

Try to think bigger. I know that's hard for many of the uneducated Clinton supporters, but you've got to think bigger than a person.

Jack   June 3rd, 2008 11:25 pm ET

I logged onto hillaryclinton.com, as she asked in her speach, to give my opinion she should drop out. The only option is to send a message of support to her. What's up with that?

WI voter   June 3rd, 2008 11:25 pm ET

Since Sen. Clinton won't let me post the following comment on her website, I guess I'll post it here….

Congratulations, Sen. Clinton, on this long and historic race. Thank you for your service and for what you have done to propel women forward.

You asked to hear from us: Please concede the race now that the elections are over and all states and territories have voted and Sen. Obama has reached the required amount of delegates, so that the party, and the country can move forward. We simply cannot afford not to have a Democrat in the White House next January. Please help to unite our country behind Sen. Obama and help us to begin to achieve the great things we both believe that America is capable of.

Gratefully,

WI Voter

LaRue   June 3rd, 2008 11:25 pm ET

This is a DEMOCRATIC PARTY comming together, so Hiliary get ready, we need you as much as you need us to defeat John Mclain

Josephine   June 3rd, 2008 11:25 pm ET

What a difference between the speaches of Clinton and Obama. For Clinton it was all about herself. Obama embrace everybody except McSame. She is too vindicative, too selfish, she thinks she is God gift to the world. As I already said the fairy that supervised her birth forget to endow her with grace, humility but gave a big dose of envy, hatred and jealousy. A woman like her is impossible to satisfy and will never be really happy. She is a shrew. Her thirst for power is "incommensurable." meaning a thirst no one can satisfy that's make scary to be in her company

Why   June 3rd, 2008 11:25 pm ET

My question is why would he want them? Look how poorly they ran her campaign and he would want them to help him? My god he is nuts.

spencer   June 3rd, 2008 11:24 pm ET

Shut those people up now……

Rick in GA   June 3rd, 2008 11:24 pm ET

STAN in (NC):

LIKE BUSH DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Clinton Supporter   June 3rd, 2008 11:24 pm ET

First tell Hillary supporters to "grow up." Then tell them to vote for Obama. Yeah. That technique will work.

Doreen Augusta Maine   June 3rd, 2008 11:24 pm ET

I have to say that I am disgusted with Hillary Clinton's speech tonight. It was self serving and extremely rude toward Barack Obama. Would it have really killed to admit that he is the presumptive Democratic nominee for President of the Untied States. She is so disrespectful of Barack Obama. In my opinion, in order to receive respect one must give respect. I certainly do not respect Hillary Clinton mainly because she is so self centered. She really does not care about anyone but herself — that is apparent from her speech tonight.

spencer   June 3rd, 2008 11:24 pm ET

Quit bashing Hillary and give her, her time and a little respect wouldn't hurt a little…Sick of you guys bashing her… Talk about biased……

AMERIKA   June 3rd, 2008 11:24 pm ET

Even thou we may have a Afican American for president this country is still extremely racist, you can tell by some of these comments. Obama is clearly the best man for the job. All these folks bragging about how much experience at running the country and look where it has gotten us!! Gas prices at a all time high, in a war that we should'nt even be in and probably the most hated country on the planet all in just 8 years, Wow, that proves that experience is'nt everything is it? And for those of you that would even consider voting for McCain because Hillery did'nt win this has got to be one of the most racist hateful thing you could do to the country you all claim to love so much, I guess anything is better than having a Black man as your President!!!

Yogi   June 3rd, 2008 11:24 pm ET

Ding dong the witch is dead. Obama best not put The Clintons on the ticket. He'd have to sleep with one eye open!
Obama/Sebellius '08

Bob Stephens   June 3rd, 2008 11:23 pm ET

Hillary Clinton tonight showed what a mean spirited and selfish person she really is, bu not congratulating Barack for winning the nomination. She is as phony as a three dollar bill. It will be such a pleasure to see her slowly disappear from national politics.

xddy4u   June 3rd, 2008 11:23 pm ET

First, how can anyone say the nomination was stolen from Hillary?
The reason why they say this is because they do not understand popular votes and delegates. Popular votes only get you the proportion of delegates that your popular vote of THAT state apportion you. The number of delegates Hillary got, was proportion to her popular votes, state by state. Every time you go to another state, your popular vote is Zero. You do not add all your votes from all the states and say I have more popular votes. The system just doesn't work that way. So please get educated on the voting system, and you want be making dumb statesments about the nomination being stolen based on popular votes. All candidates that lost the nomination says they are willing to fall behind the nominee, not Hillary. She's got to decide on "where to go from here", like she's not even a part of the party. As far as I'm concern, she can go to H-LL. Obama '08

honesty   June 3rd, 2008 11:23 pm ET

She has every right to wait. She carries with her 18 million voters and a sore taste in her mouth from the unfairness of this election from the pudints to elder "old Washington" ultra liberals who tried to shoved the inferior candidate down our throaths. Hillary, and her voters, were subjected to humiliation, a disloyal competition, and every possible adversity which gave the inferior candidate all the breaks. We Hillary supporters are not a herd of sheep that will follow BO when asked just because. ……
He had no substance then and he has no substance now. Just scripted oratory. If Hillary runs for VP with him, I will be very dissapointed. She should complete her senate seat and then run for Governor of NY state. That is what I think she should do.

MRS. H FROM STONE MOUNTAIN   June 3rd, 2008 11:23 pm ET

I feel that Hillary Clinton was a sore loser and still divisive and nasty. The things that she said was adverse and ugly. She is a person that does not like herself. She is spoiled and can't believe that she lost to a black man. She is holding on to her voters and delegates and I think that this shows that she cares nothing about the Democratic Party, just herself and what she wants. She will never be the VP of anything unless it's her own company.

Ian   June 3rd, 2008 11:22 pm ET

*sigh* All these Clinton supporters are so childish. You're like the small child saying that if you don't get to play, no one gets to play. If you vote McCain in, that's fine–I'm British, I couldn't care less who the next US President is–but if you elect him in and you lose your house, and your sons and daughters continue to die in Iraq, and you can't afford your parents' medical bills when they're aging and sick, you have absolutely NO ONE to blame but your own stubborn, bitter selves.

Juan from L.A., CA   June 3rd, 2008 11:22 pm ET

Clinton's speech was so disgusting and divisive!!! Please Obama don't give her even the chance!!! Its about CHANGE!!!

Philly   June 3rd, 2008 11:22 pm ET

Come on you so call women who are so bent on a woman being president, then you aren't looking at the big picture. Not taking anything from Hillary, if you are going to look at just a woman or are going to look at America.

democrat nc   June 3rd, 2008 11:22 pm ET

make her sec. of state NOT VP….

David   June 3rd, 2008 11:21 pm ET

this has been way over for a long time. Who really was hoping that she ran this into the ground. Her own political party members were coming just short of telling her to stop.

I am questioning why Bill and Hilary Clinton have continued to spend millions and millions of dollars on something that has been clear to everyone and statistically insurmountable.

How do we take fiscal responsibility statements seriously from the Clinton speeh for a reason to be in the race?

s.boat   June 3rd, 2008 11:21 pm ET

If Hillary Could Spin All Of Her Lies Into Gold She Could Pay Back That Twenty Million!

Susan   June 3rd, 2008 11:21 pm ET

They should all turn to Barack Obama. Her speech tonight showed what a truly egotistical, petty, and sore loser that she is. she tried to steal a historice moment from the American people by her refusal to concede. I was a one time supporter of hers, but tonight made me realize how glad I am I chnaged my support to Obama. I hope the Democratice Party puts the hammer down on her and her spitefulness and pettiness. This speech was a prime example of why she is not fit to be President.

Michael   June 3rd, 2008 11:21 pm ET

I hope you all realize that these so called Hillary supporters or Rush Limbaugh listeners engaged in his Operation Chaos. Pretty funny how the right wing extremists never change.

vic oilsteems   June 3rd, 2008 11:20 pm ET

Whatever you think of Obama he is Einstein compared to Forrest Gump Bush!

No shame or integrity   June 3rd, 2008 11:20 pm ET

Hilliary has earned my HATE!
She's actually crazier than I thought she was. Watch your back Obama!

Congratulations Obama!!!!!

JT, AZ   June 3rd, 2008 11:19 pm ET

*Earlier, on NBC's "Today," Clinton campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe had said that once Obama gets the majority of convention delegates, "I think Hillary Clinton will congratulate him and call him the nominee." *

Notice that he said "delegates", not "votes".

Obama needs to get to 2210 before they'll concede, if then.

Rj   June 3rd, 2008 11:19 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!!!

Harry   June 3rd, 2008 11:18 pm ET

So sad for Dem. Congratulation Sen. Mc Cain, you're our next president not Obama. I will vote for you.

Griff   June 3rd, 2008 11:18 pm ET

I want to remmember this date…… 3rd of June 2008 20:17 Pacific Time….. History was turned upside down….. Go USA….

WOMAN THAT BELIEVES HILLARY IS A PARTY SPOILER!   June 3rd, 2008 11:18 pm ET

HILLARY SUPPORTERS ARE TOO MUCH LIKE HER THEY ARE UNTRUSTWORTHY. THEY CAN NEVER TELL THE TRUTH. THEY ARE ALL ABOUT THEMSELVES. THEY ARE DIVISIVE. THEY WILL NOT FIT OR FLOW WITH OBAMA'S. THEY ARE OLD STYLE POLITICS OBAMA'S IS ABOUT CHANGE FROM THEM, THEY ARE THE VERY ONES WE WANT CHANGE FROM !

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

Glenn   June 3rd, 2008 11:17 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!

Lyz in MD   June 3rd, 2008 11:17 pm ET

To the ILL-informed voter from Florida.

Real women, who are real democrats (and not Dittohead sock puppets or Dixiecrats and you are one of the other, guaranteed) do not want a return to the bad old days of back-alley abortions. We do not want a hundred years of horrendous violence against Iraqui women and girls. We do not want a hundred years of the increased violence against women that the war causes at home, especially when soldiers with PTSD do not receive proper care.

That is why we will work to prevent McBush, who would cause all of these things to happen.

And don't dare call yourself a feminist. You don't care how many women are raped, butchered, and battered in service of your nauseating infantile spite.

You make me sick.

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   June 3rd, 2008 11:17 pm ET

NO VP SLOT FOR THE CLINTONS

SEND THEM PACKING

D Nelson   June 3rd, 2008 11:17 pm ET

For all the talk of Hillary wanting to count all the votes and the importance of the rights of hearing the peoples voice, she certainly disregards a lot of voters (all the caucus states and all the Obama supporters in Michigan) in order to reach her popular vote "victory". If you count everyone, Obama has a good 300,000-500,000 votes up on her.

And have you heard the latest news. Obama has a double digit lead over Clinton in the latest polls in California - a state she won in the primaries. Her support is not growing - its waning.

JWD   June 3rd, 2008 11:17 pm ET

Attn : ALL DISGRUNTLED CLINTON SUPPORTERS;

PLEASE REMEMBER; IF YOUR NOT PART OF THE SOULUTION,
THEN YOU ARE DEFFIIATELY PART OF THE
THE PROBLEM…
PLEASE RECONSIDER YOUR THREATS TO VOTE FOR McCAIN…IF HE WINS: IT'S YOUR FAULT & YOU WILL HAVE TO DEAL W/ IT…
IF YOU ABSOLUTELY CAN NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA, THEN PLEASE JUST DONT VOTE!!!!!
DO NOT SPOIL IT FOR TH REST OF US BECAUSE YOU FEEL SLIGHTED

Franky   June 3rd, 2008 11:16 pm ET

"As soon as she gets out I am going to write him a check,” Carville said."

Checks??? What the??? Who uses checks???? I thought is all cash baby!! Is all cash, LOL!!!

Fired up!   June 3rd, 2008 11:16 pm ET

It's time people! I know a lot of people hate the way things have gone…and that is ok. However, it is time to put the hate and anger aside to do what is best for the country…for our children!!!! People have been persecuted, even killed in this country for small things like the color of their skin and their sexual orientation. but most of those people have learned to move on and forgive and keep going and doing what is best. How dare some people let the small things that have gone wrong in this campaign keep them from voting their conscience. Voting for a man that would WILLINGLY send your child to war and then refuse to help them when and IF they come home. I wish I WOULD allow John Mccain send my son off to war all because of a group of people who were mad that their candidate didn't win? That is just sick….or maybe some of you don't have children or just don't care about the future.

Debbie McQueen-Dothan, AL   June 3rd, 2008 11:16 pm ET

This is one of the greatest nights of my life…I shall sleep well tonight. I am just greatful to the people in this country who have actually risen above the petty racism and bitterness to vote on issues and ideas.

Angela Hunter   June 3rd, 2008 11:15 pm ET

Clinton math is trickory. Don't believe the lies(hype)

Michael   June 3rd, 2008 11:15 pm ET

What is so special about Hillary Clinton that everything has to be her way. I hope Obama tells her to take extortion and narcissism and jump in the lake. I'd rather go it alone than have her "me, me, me, I, I, I" until November let alone as V. P. for four years. God what and ego.

Amir   June 3rd, 2008 11:14 pm ET

She just wants to be in the race for white house. If defeated now, she would beg to be VP and try her luck after 8 years.

jm   June 3rd, 2008 11:14 pm ET

I feel so badly that Hillary won the vote, but had the nomination hijacked by the superdelegates and DNC. Now the dems deserve to lose in November, and I'll do my part!!!! McCain has always been an independent thinker who does right by our country. I will gladly vote for him.

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   June 3rd, 2008 11:14 pm ET

SHUT HER UP …. she's nuts…. What are her plans now to MOVER FORWARD?

She as delusional as Bush is and just as dangerous….

GEA   June 3rd, 2008 11:14 pm ET

Wow, nice to see people uniting for the greater good. There is only one God. Also as I know to be true this country was built on freedom , and separation of church and state. Grow up people , you are hurting us all with your ignorance.

WOMAN THAT BELIEVES HILLARY IS A PARTY SPOILER!   June 3rd, 2008 11:14 pm ET

To be truthful I would rather they went on their own way. Obama has ran a great campaign, they have not what can they really offer they bring confusion and lies with them they do not get along among themselves. I think Obama should continue as he has from the start.

They can get out there and tell those women to come on board, but if they are not willing that's fine to don't beg them and don't waste too much time with them stay focused on the ones you can reach. There are too many others that will take their places I am one of them the do not belong to the Dems, but I believe in Obama and so do MILLIONS OTHERS JUST LIKE ME, WE GOT YOUR BACK OBAMA EVEN IF THE OTHER SO CALLED BITTER DEM. DON'T AND WE ARE ADDING ON BY THE THOUSANDS DAILY.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK OBAMA

WE DO NOT WANT HILLARY FOR VP!!!!!!!!!!!
WE DO NOT TRUST HER, WE MIGHT AS WELL GO BACK WHERE WE BELONG IF YOU CHOOSE HER.

jan   June 3rd, 2008 11:13 pm ET

I will never vote for obama. I don't care if Hillary is VP . My vote goes to McCain. If will change my party tomorrow. obama forget it. This Hillary backer will not go vote for obama. NEVER……………………..

E-$   June 3rd, 2008 11:12 pm ET

how can u blame obama for the supers when the DNC rules were written by clinton supporters? bottom line, she underestimated him and has paid a heavy price for her arrogance. its not about his wife, or his church, its about his ability to lead….that's was being "presidential" is about. i just find it so funny how people look for the littlest thing to justify why they oppose his candidacy. if you want to make a statement to the DNC, go ahead and throw your vote away like we did in 2000 — just realize our country may not make it through 4 more years of Bush foreign and domestic policies so HRC can try again in 2012.

wood burns   June 3rd, 2008 11:12 pm ET

Don't need the help of those 2 Clinton supporters, particularly McAuliffe. When was the last time he actually helped a candidate win? He was the head of the Democratic party when the Bushies began to ruin America. McAuliffe was useless. Lost seats in both the House and the Senate. I hope he stays far away and aloof, just like he did when the Repubs took power. And now he's helped "The inevitable nominee, Hillary Clinton", into 2nd place. Congratulations.

Ron   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

Supporters of Clinton are willing to help Obama, but Clinton does not sound like she is onboard. Sounds like ransom, blackmail, call it what you want. The media is pushing the so called dream ticket. Let Obama decide for himself he has won the right.

vern for hillary   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

Congratulations to Obama and your fans, you have made history.

Savor this, because your victories are now over, unless you can convince Hillary's supporters to vote for you.

We have been pounded beyond belief for at least 6 months and you are going to have to work very hard to get us to join you.

When you and your brash brigade realize that the table is now turned, you are going to have to finally do some work. we will certainly vote for McCain if we keep getting "dissed".

good luck,
vern

ps: the patriots won the conference but lost the super bowl due in part to arrogance. time to grow up folks.

D Nelson   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

If you misguided Clinton supporters truly cared about this country, you would all now support Obama, and not McCain.

Switching from Clinton to McCain is like a person, in desperate need of shoes. They find two pair of identical shoes - one in black and the other in brown. The ask for the black pair, but receive the brown shoes. So they shoot themselves in the foot just for spite. It is insane, and just shows how uninformed some of these people are.

Personally, I am deeply saddened by Sen. Clinton's behavior in this primary election. I was a big supporter of hers until she started her lying and hypocrisy back in February. Her consistent personal attacks against Obama had no place in the campaign.

A write in vote for Hillary or a vote for McCain will not be people putting Country before Party. It will be people putting their bitter feelings before their country.

Obama is identical to Hillary on the issues and is nearly the same on the plans they have. Obama has more experience as an elected official (nearly 12 years for Obama including his time in state office), and has shown he can manage a better campaign (Clinton hired someone to run her campaign strategy who didn't even understand how the primary election works - he thought all the states were winner take all). Hillary is going to have to do a lot to earn back my trust before I would even accept her as a VP candidate, and she didn't do much of a job of it tonight.

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

I don't want Hillary in office period. She's the most hateful candidate i have ever seen.

lostin ohio   June 3rd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

man i can not believe you people hillary is trying to blackmailllllllllllllllllll obama into making her his vp after her speech forget her she is not worth it and all you turn coat dem go ahead weeeeeeeeee willlllllll winnnnnnnn without youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.

First Time Voter   June 3rd, 2008 11:09 pm ET

I really wish that we could come together as Americans. The results of the campaign are now final, and Barack Obama is the Democratic Nominee, accept it and move on. Hilary Clinton ran an excellent campaign, and Congrats are in order for her, but there is still so much work to be done in order to begin the "Change" that Senator Obama so often speaks of. It really saddens me to know that so many of you are so vindictive that you would actually switch parties and vote Republican, just because Senator Clinton did not win. If this is your attitude now, then you were never true Democrats anyway. Senator Obama followed every rule, ran a clean campaign and won, how can you be upset with that? Floridians, Please, For The Love of God understand that your state broke the rules and you had to suffer the same penalties that any other state would have been held to in the same situation. Who are you to be upset with having half a vote, when they could have stuck to their guns and given you none? Lets put the negative behind us all and move forward.

Ugot2Bkidding   June 3rd, 2008 11:09 pm ET

What a bunch of hypocrites on this posting! Vote for whom you want too!
Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States with or without your votes. Sorry.. the game is over bitter Hillary supporters.

Some are so blinded to the way this women has been orchestrating her campaign. Trying to get where she wants to be..even if it tears the party apart is ridiculous!!

Is it all about Us or all about her? Her speech proves it is definitely about her! She should have conceded tonight. It would have made it easier to bring her on board as Vice President. With her actions I'm not sure she will be his first choice now.

Congrats to the Obama campaign!!!

Elena   June 3rd, 2008 11:07 pm ET

I for one will not vote for Obama!

I will vote for McCain and for the first time in my life campaign for Mcain.

No way do I want an inexperienced person running the White House!!

word_on_street   June 3rd, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Mrs. Clinton never had the integrity, mettle, or experience to lead America. She acts immature, lies and does not represent the change thne next generation in yearning for …

Voters who will switch sides on sit at homes shows their mettle and integrity and still shows the ' Long live the Queen' mentality. They cannot see the future but rather wrap thier intelligence with political narrowmindness.

Vote for McCain if you want, but ask Hillary to be his VP. You can kill two birds with one stone….

Mike from Amherst   June 3rd, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Dear woman from Florida,

You make it clear that you a woman, and you seem to have seen Hillary as a champion for women and women's issues, which she certainly is.

However, if you really care about women's issues, at all, then you have two choices. The Democratic nominee, Obama, who most closely supports Hillary's ideas. Or McCain, who is against Roe V. Wade, and will appoint Supreme Court Justices that are against a woman's right to choose.

Or you could not stand up for anything and just not vote. But if you do, don't complain when we have another 4 years of failure. Without voting, you won't have the right to complain.

Chuck   June 3rd, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Charlotte - get your facts straight. Father Pfleger was a visting pastor- from another Church.

Chris, Middletown, CT   June 3rd, 2008 11:06 pm ET

First..he wasn't qualified to serve drinks in the White House…now they are going to "write him a check" - politics is interesting….they supported Hillary…when she would lie each and every day….baffling

tisha   June 3rd, 2008 11:05 pm ET

When I read these comments I am just amazed at the ignorance. I am 32 I never thought I would see the day that a woman and a black man would be so close to being President, history was made in this election people. That is something to be proud of as Americans. When you have a contest somebodys favorite will lose. Barrack had a better campain strategy then Hillary, that mess in Fl and MI was more so the state officals fault then anything else, I don't know why I keep seeing people try to pin this on him. Barrack has been a gentlemen this whole time even in the speeches you could clearly see who was being more gracious. The bottom line is this it isn't about gender or skin color it is about our country .I'm scared I don't know about anyone else but our economy is in shambles, this war needs to end, Think of the future generations Mccain isn't ready to do anything about the issues that most of us our concerned about, so how can anyone who is a HRC supporter say they will vote for him that is crazy. The issues are what matters people that's the bottom line the issues take all personal feelings and put them aside and ask yourself what is best for our country. Cuz I can honestly say a man who wants to stay in Iraq another 100 years don't sound appealing to me in the least.

Jody   June 3rd, 2008 11:05 pm ET

It's time for Obama & his hateful sexist supporters to grovel for forgiveness for all their vile hatred at the feet of Hillary and her supporters.

Without Hillary & her supporters behind him, Obama will go the way of McGovern in November.

Let the groveling begin…

simpson   June 3rd, 2008 11:04 pm ET

People need to take responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to vote McCain, it is your choice and not because the MSM or the DNC or some poster made you do it.

You will have no one to blame but yourself if you do this. You should think about all the boys that will die in Iraq because of your vote. You will be held accountable and you and only you will be guilty.

rw in ct   June 3rd, 2008 11:04 pm ET

Skylark, I will get even in Nov. and I will be proud. Stop the scare tactics, they are getting old.

Let the big wigs learn that they cannot throw a primary to their less prepared candidate because they think they can push a woman around.

Get Real   June 3rd, 2008 11:04 pm ET

This 48 year old woman is ready for change! Go Obama! Even as an independent, I am excited about Obama! Hillary was a disappointment tonight. I do not want 4 more years of Bush! I am too afraid that McCain is the same. Get real Hillary!

Chuck   June 3rd, 2008 11:04 pm ET

Stan.. For our children's sake? You mean the children that have died in a war that never should have been sanctioned? You mean the children that have been left behind by no child left behind? You mean the children that can't afford education, health care, or the children growing up in a world hurt by George Bush's denial of Global Warming? Are you talking about UNITED STATES CHILDREN? Their best hope is Obama. Not McSame, the guy who flip flops, practices interesting family values, calls his wife the c word. If you can't see that based on the issues alone, then I finally realize how we had eight years of Bush in the face of the selling of heaping debt to foreign countries. Get your issue checklist out, and make two columns. I think you'll end up in Obama's camp over McCains.

Lakisha Washington of Florida   June 3rd, 2008 11:02 pm ET

Now its time to support OBAMA! Yes, a woman would have been nice but a good fight was faught now it time for grace and unity. Take a Bow Hillary and let's join camps( Democratic Camp).

s.boat   June 3rd, 2008 11:02 pm ET

Hillary And Her Supporters Are Trying To Blackmail Their Way Into Getting Her A V P Spot By Saying They Will Vote For Mac Same! Those Tactics Did Not Work Before And They Wont Work Now! She Will Never Be President! Their Are So Many Women Who Are Better Than Her! She Deserved To Loose!

Unbelievable   June 3rd, 2008 11:01 pm ET

ok people - no one stole anything - no party leader took something from someone who earned it. Even if you give Hillary those 4 votes - she still lost. By the rules, written by her own people last summer, those votes did not count, you should be grateful that they counted at all. Stop crying like a hurt toddler, grow up and realize you have a duty to do what is best for your country. Let's change the political face of America. And yes, Hillary will have an important role in it. What that is, we do not know yet, but be certain, she has a strong voice that will be heard, but let's join her voice with Obama's and make this nation great and strong again.

Obama supporters, Hillary supporters, unite to take this country back to the greatness it deserves.

Pablo   June 3rd, 2008 11:00 pm ET

This election has made me change from a democrate to an independent. Superdelegates have chose our candidate and have acted undemocratic throughout this election. I will vote for McCain unless the party agrees with 18 million voters who agree with Hillary.

akamoke   June 3rd, 2008 11:00 pm ET

For those going over to vote for McCain, doesn't that go against what Hillary's platform is, or are you just voting the personality of Hillary Clinton, and now that she is done, you are now bitter and cling on to McCain…like someone said, some repubs are jumping over to Obama so it would be a wash….

You can take Ms Christian (of 'inadequate Black man' fame) with you, she is a poster child for the unreasonable Hillary supporters who would vote their emotions

jason twombley-missouri   June 3rd, 2008 10:53 pm ET

WHOA !! Hillary did NOT win the piopular vote unless you use Clinton math..she couts only those results that benefit her and does not count cauceses and whatever Obama share from Michigan and Florida..more of Hillary ineptness, AND downfall.spin, spin, spin…

wayne(mi)   June 3rd, 2008 10:53 pm ET

its time for hillary to get over herself and do the right thing and bow out.

Vig   June 3rd, 2008 10:52 pm ET

I would never help Obama - Clinton had the nomination stolen. This is a national disgrace and the party insiders who conspired to eliminate Clinton will have 4 more years of Republican rule and you know what - you will deserve it.

skylark   June 3rd, 2008 10:52 pm ET

OMG!
Who are these people? Are these Americans? Threats, hate, racism,self involvement , bitterness and self destructiveness.
Yup. You self important boobs would destroy your country even further than you did by voting for Bush twice. Now you are going to vote for McCain. The country is already bankrupt because of you. We are into debt to China so deep it will take generations to pay back and you are ready to dig the hole even deeper because your lying cheating heroine didn't win? Traitors all. You want another 4 years of poverty and War? Do it then. I hope you choke on your pride. And then explain to your kids why they can't eat or get medical attention or go to college.
Tell them how you got even in 2008 and how proud you are.

Charlotte   June 3rd, 2008 10:52 pm ET

Please Hillary, do not be Obamas VP. He will throw anyone under the bus. You are too good to be second banana to this jerk. People do not want to see past the, yes we can, and fired up and ready to go. I went to highschool and attended many rallies and that is all Obama has going for him. The speakers inspired us and that is all they did. I understand the young people being inspired, a good speech can do that. But, remember they are just words. He resigns from his church because it is the political thing to do. Does that change his thinking? NO His mentors were Rev. Wright and Father Pfleger? Do you just suddenly stop believing what you have heard for 20 years? NO! He is a Judas who will turn on anyone to win. When he resigned from that racist church it was because of the damage their thinking was doing to his campaign. They and he still think that way, do not be fooled.
For the first time in my adult life I am truely ashamed of my country. How this nobody who is the biggest flake in history can be the nominee is unbelievable. God help us all. Maybe if we all write Hillary on our ballots in November we can stop this maddness

Independant   June 3rd, 2008 10:52 pm ET

Oh, and by the way, if Clinton does throw her support? Bet on the fact he paid for her debts. That's what's in the back room right now. He'll buy her support. It's worth nothing.

A New Republican   June 3rd, 2008 10:41 pm ET

noBama!!

C Colbert   June 3rd, 2008 10:41 pm ET

Great speech by Hillary tonight…the most Presidential of the night. Why in the world CNN political pundits are acting so surprised is ridiculous…they're so blinded by the idea of Obama, they can't evaluate the campaign fairly….same story as throughout the campaign.

rw in ct   June 3rd, 2008 10:41 pm ET

That's fine, that's their job, that is what is required of them. Nothing new with their statements. But, that means absolutely zero to the Hillary supporters. We have a free will and are free agents….I have already sign up my support to McCain.

The pompous fascist Howard Dean should have stopped the sexism, misogyny against Hillary the moment it started. And I am sorry, I don't like the ageism directed against McCain by the Obama camp. They should have stuck to the issues and not attacked the personal.

Hillary won SD and too close to call in MT….take it to Denver Hillary.

Annette   June 3rd, 2008 10:41 pm ET

It's too bad Hillary supporters don't read or research, or they would understand that she didn't win the popular vote. They would also wonder why she didn't fight against the war until she ran for presendent, or that she didn't fight for Michigan and Florida votes until a year later when she needed them, or that she didn't get that summer gas tax break, or has never sponsored a major bill that would help them…she is still a Senator isn't she? Why can't she get anything done while she was gaining all that so-called experience. She has learned well from her husband that uneducated people will believe anything is true if you say it often enough.
Obama 08!!!! from a typical middle aged white woman who is sick of Hillary manics speaking for me….

Jered   June 3rd, 2008 10:41 pm ET

Shut up Obama supporters and just celebrate your wins! Hillary has done nothing wrong yet you continue to damage both candidate supporters relationships. We will never turn the tide your way!

Allen Richards   June 3rd, 2008 10:40 pm ET

Any Hillary supporter who says they will vote for McCain was never really a Democrat to begin with. They are just unloyal Republicans who wanted to see the first woman president.

Dave SC   June 3rd, 2008 10:40 pm ET

Carville and McCaulife are jokers. They can join Barack bandwagon.
Who cares. Vote McCain.

A New Republican   June 3rd, 2008 10:40 pm ET

I don't know how or why you would stoop so low as to help a lying cheat! It's time for me and everyone else I can talk to to change jump the line.

VOTE MCCAIN '08!

Steve in Syracuse   June 3rd, 2008 10:39 pm ET

After all this time I still can't understand why Clinton supporters are so against Obama. You claim to be members of the Democratic Party, the candidates are very similar on their positions and yet you continue to bitterly and angrily denounce him. Do you really want 4-8 more years of Republican dominance in the White House and in this country? You need to look beyond your desire to put a woman in the White House because she is a woman, if that is your reasoning, and look beyond the barbs that were tossed around during this primary season. This is about the big picture. I'm sure this is not the end for Hillary Clinton. Our country is in a rather delicate position in my mind, a crossroads if you will and voting for McCain will lead down one path, while getting behind Obama will lead to another and hopefully better. Grow up please.

Dave from NC   June 3rd, 2008 10:39 pm ET

I guess we can tell who the true Dems are and not the turncoats that flee to support Bush Jr. Just because Hillary did not get the nod some of you are running to vote for four more years of Bush's failed policies. But after all it is a free country and you can vote for whoever you want.

Michael Maddox   June 3rd, 2008 10:39 pm ET

Darryl, if Obama had lost the primary, he would've immediately thrown his entire support behind her. Don't get it twisted.

Charles   June 3rd, 2008 10:38 pm ET

Congrats to Obama. Women who support Clinton now is the time to get behind Obama. All Clinto supporters it is now time to get behind Obama. If you are sincere in following what Clinto said and if like her want change away from the Republicans then you must get behind Obama. All of you Clinton supporter who agree with Clinton and say you do not want four more years of Bush policies from McCain then you must vote for Obama. The democratic party is bigger than one person. It is bigger than Clinton or Obama. Democrats must and need to vote for Democrats.

Inita   June 3rd, 2008 10:38 pm ET

Goodbye democratic party (some democratic party!!!!!!). I've already signed up to help McCain's campaign and have started registering friends and family. Missouri is going RED.

Wise Voter from Florida   June 3rd, 2008 10:37 pm ET

As a democratic woman, I know that my voice has been heard. I hope that democratic women and men will unite in making sure there is a democrat as the next President of these great United States.

The time for bickering, petty squabbling, and false feminism is over.

DEMOCRAT 08

Eleanor   June 3rd, 2008 10:36 pm ET

I am listening to Senator Obamas speech and he still astounds me
how he rises above the frey to stay positive!!
You deserve the nomination sir for what an honorable man you are
Sorry to say you cant say that about Hillary
I was very disappointed in her speech and demeanor
She never even had the grace to congratulate him on the nomination
I realize she worked hard and it must be painful but how sad she could not congratulate him on the nomination
Even in the face of defeat she instigates divisivness

Allan   June 3rd, 2008 10:36 pm ET

Obama loses last 12 contests and DNC nominates Him. I dive up my DNC m……s..p. First time will Republican. DARK day for our country today.

Stan(NC)   June 3rd, 2008 10:36 pm ET

Please don't help Obama win!

This isn't about Senator Clinton… this is about America.

Look at the proven war hero who LOVES America compared to the side-stepping, silver-tongued devil who deceives innocent people to get what he wants.

Please put COUNTRY above Party!

Don't let Obama lead US astray. For our children's sake.

Chris   June 3rd, 2008 10:35 pm ET

DEMOCRATS FOR MC CAIN

Barack Obama will never, ever get my vote. If Hillary is VP I will consider. Without her, I vote McCain in 08 and Clinton in 2012.

Go McCain!

Ike   June 3rd, 2008 10:35 pm ET

Now that it's over, I hope CNN could have the courage and apologize to Sen. Clinton for the unfair way its commenators treated her. If this doesn't happen, McCain will be my man come November. It's just that simple.

Kenneth   June 3rd, 2008 10:34 pm ET

Obama doesn't need her. He can beat McCain just like he beat Hillary "I got this primary locked up" Clinton. He will pick up the Democratic states, plus an added bonus for him is that Bob Barr running as a Libertarian will draw votes from McCain. All he has to do is campaign against the GOP economy, the GOP war in Iraq, the price of gas, the housing problems, etc. etc. etc.

maureen   June 3rd, 2008 10:32 pm ET

not this one.
I'll vote Green Party.

Swigg   June 3rd, 2008 10:32 pm ET

If he's so ready to support Senator Obama, then why did he introduce Senator Clinton as the next president of the United States? Senator Clinton is now trying to strong-arm her way onto the ticket… then what? Will something ""unexpectedly"" happen to Senator Obama, which the Clinton campaign has continually hinted at, that will cause Senator Clinton to become the next president.

I'm sorry. The behavior and the tactics of Senator Clinton and her campaign have been outrageous, and they are all totally disingenous at best. Based on the speech she gave tonight, the ambiguous messages by her and her campaign managers, and the arguments that they continue to make privately, I am highly skeptical and harbor serious concerns regarding their sincerity and support of Senator Obama.

NO-BAMA   June 3rd, 2008 10:31 pm ET

HILLARY CLINTON IS THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY NOMINEE DON'T LSITEN TO THE LIES COMING FROM THE MOUTH OF THE BLACK PRETENDER.

wiser   June 3rd, 2008 10:31 pm ET

For this Democrat no Hillary, no money, no vote. We will not fall in line!

Bridget   June 3rd, 2008 10:31 pm ET

It made me happy to see Hillary stand strong tonight. She still needs to take her case to the Convention and I am sure she will have millions of supporters backing her. Many of her delegates were hijacked and handed to Obama on a silver platter. I am certain that many Democrats will leave the party if she is left out in the cold.