June 4, 2008
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Warner and Kaine are set to campaign with Obama Thursday.
Warner and Kaine are set to campaign with Obama Thursday.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama will kick off his general election campaign in the purple state of Virginia on Thursday – and two of the state’s most prominent Democrats, Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, will be along for the ride.

Another high-profile Virginia Democrat, Sen. Jim Webb, is remaining mum on whether he will appear with Obama tomorrow, even though the newly minted nominee has scheduled an event in rural southwest Virginia, his home turf. Webb has yet to endorse a candidate.

Warner, the popular former governor who is now the frontrunner for the Senate seat left vacant by retiring Sen. John Warner, will campaign with Obama tomorrow in the city of Bristol, just over the Tennessee border. Warner was elected governor of Virginia in 2001 partly because he worked to win over rural voters in the southwestern part of the state, the very place Obama will campaign tomorrow.

Obama won the state’s primary handily on February 12, but he lost overwhelmingly to Hillary Clinton in the state’s rural Ninth Congressional District by 33 points, the first hints of a pattern of vulnerability among white, working-class voters that continued to nag him throughout later primary states like Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Gov. Kaine will appear briefly with Obama tomorrow evening at a rally in Manassas. The event will take place at Nissan Pavilion, a 25,000-seat concert venue in Manassas that in recent weeks has hosted acts like Radiohead and Kanye West.

Kaine has been one of Obama’s most ardent backers, and was one of the first prominent Democratic leaders to endorse the Illinois senator’s presidential bid in 2007.

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TonyinKentucky   June 4th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

"If tables were turned, Obama backers would be reacting a lot worse."

WRONG!!!!

Obama supporters have consistently polled that they would support Clinton and indeed any Democrat in November. It has been Senator Clinton's fans (many have gone way past supporters), who have railed against the rules in place that all candidates agreed to. It has been Senator Clinton's fans, who have been spreading Hillary's "new math".
It has been the Clinton campaign that has sworn to leave the party to vote against their own interests out of spite, irrational fear based on God knows what, or using the nonsensical excuse of experience when no candidate has the Executive experience of a corner store manager and with their candidate having the least time in office of the available options.

The truth is that many Hillary backers are behaving poorly and selfishly, thinking NOTHING of their children or our nation and are making excuses for their tantrum. There is ZERO evidence that Obama supporters would be acting the same way but it's a good fable to help your self sleep at night.

Billiam the Kid   June 4th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Brisn from Knoxville, thats just a stupid statement. Lol….

Tejano   June 4th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Now for the main event. Those of you who believe that Barak has the votes to be elected in November will be sadly disappointed. Not everyone buys into his charm. He has no substance and will not win over the people who really vote in this country. What you will see in November is the same group of people that beat McGovern in 72 and will not allow the Marxists to control our country.

Jerry, Florida   June 4th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

You can campaign all you want. However, it will be very difficult to reconcile the rift within the Democratic Party. I for one will not vote for Senator Obama. Though, I have been a life-long Democrat.

The senator and his feel-good supporters have a lot of work ahead of themselves. I urge all disenfranchised democrats to register their displeasure with the Party. If we have not been respected by Senator Obama, his campaign, or worst, by the DNC, Pelosi, Kennedy, Edwards, Kerry, etc., etc., why should we continue to be lead like unimportant/ineffective voters?

Some of us will never forgive or forget the injustice that has been committed against Senator Clinton by elected officials throughout the nation as well as the flunkies at the DNC.

Donna Brazile, neutral, give ME a break! Our intelligence has been insulted enough.

People, we the voters WILL have the last word!

DC Kansas city   June 4th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

It's time to move forward, Obama has shown you a new way to lead and a new way to get individuals to take part in government. It's time to start anew, Obama can and will lead us to a new way of living and becoming better people> It was a great race and now is time for us to show the world how we can and will become the new leaders of the world, once more where everyone wants to live.

Mariann Pepitone   June 4th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Paul: This has been a dog eat dog campaign, the DNC did an injustice to Hillary so why shouldn't she strike back. Furthermore who cares if he is half African-American and half white meaning what he really is MULATTO. And Hillary should think of herself not the DNC because they deserve what they get for turning their back on her and endorsing Obama when they knew her long before him. Running as an independent would do justice for herself forget the democrats. He went behind the scenes to grant favors to the superdelegates if they would vote for him. He is crooked and underhanded like Rezko and learn that from him.

Aaron   June 4th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

i particually like webb or the democratic leader in the senate to be vp but i have the upmost confidence obama and his campaign will pick the best one…

for all the hillary supporter that are sore.. and willing to vote for mccain..vote in your economical interest… mc cain even admits he dosent know anything about the economy…

i'm not rich..i can see people hurting…i'm hurting…and at the end of the day.. it dosen't matter if u like the guy..or not.. it matters what they can do for you…

Strong Obama supporter Here..(white guy..served in the usmc 4 years..2 tours of iraq)

Obama makes me proud to be an american..

Independent   June 4th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Can everyone please stop the freakin hate against hillary? Im an ardent Obama supporter but people that say "QUEEN HILLARY IS FINALLY DOWN," and "NO HILLARY, NO HILLARY, WE HATE HILLARY" are JUST as bad as the crazy hillary supporters that cheer on the old, pro-war, anti-abortion, double talking McCain because they just feel like whining,

Hillary has run a VERY good campaign and atleast deserves respect. Yes, she lost, but she CAME CLOSE.

I ask all Obama supporters to give Hillary the respect she deserves-which is a lot. It has been a shakey road but hillary is a very smart person and will eventually do what is right

Joy   June 4th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

I hope as smart as Obama is that he won't let he Clinton Clowns push Him to select the pair of them.He would need extra body guards and a food taster to travel with him at all times .She will only bring down a good thing he has going . Joy

Leslie   June 4th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

I am ashame of how women in this country are behaving because Hillary did nto win. The sad thing is if she jumps off a cliff, I think some of them will too. No one person will ever have that much power over me, and yes I am a woman with a purpose in life. The Clintons have done alot of good and bad things, and sometimes it comes with a price. I am sure she has paved the way for other women and one day we will have our moment.

College Dem   June 4th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Nevermind, turns out he'll be in both places.

me votin man   June 4th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

mr. uncle sam,
Obama believes in God , Jesus Christ , the son of God . you know that. every body knows that. Even John McCain and Hillary Clinton KNOW that. do not pretend you do not know that. also for records he is an AMERICAN , just an American , just as you and I and everybody else who is an American.
we are all proud of our ethnic heritage , but when it comes to America's business , we are not Euro-Americans , Japanese -Americans , African -Americans etc , JUST AMERICANs. he represents every American. please do not try to steriotype him as an African American to seperate him from the rest of us. He is an American , a christian American , if it makes you feel good.

Ann Romero   June 4th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Jim Webb is a explosion of pure selfishness and Kane wants to take advantage of the coat tails of John Warner, which can not do type of attitude. Who wants these white guys anyhow?
Kane plans to tax virginia americans.

Anthony   June 4th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

I'm from Arizona, and I can't stand McCain. I really do hope Obama comes out on top. Clinton supports need to think with their brains and not their emotions. McCain would be a huge mistake for our country.

☺ GO OBAMA! ♪♫

College Dem   June 4th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Obama will actually be campaigning in the town of Bristow, in Northern Virginia, not Bristol, which is in the southwestern part of the state.

Venus   June 4th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Way to go! Let's get this show on the road to the White House Obama!

Ann Romero   June 4th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Obama do not pick Tim Kane or Jim Webb, the worst of all the bunch perhaps John Warner would do and the top of the short list is Hillary Clinton, the best of all.

kentucky   June 4th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Eightteen million Hill supporters don't like reading this crap. No wonder so many are going to vote for McCain. You people are SORE winners and the media's protection of Obama is sickening. Go McCain.

Keifer S.   June 4th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Obama won the popular vote too. Don't buy into Hillary's lies. She's counting full Michigan and Florida and excluding all the caucuses. She's a goal-post mover, always has been. No more Hillary, no more Bill, NO MORE LIES!

Paul - Seattle   June 4th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Hillary supporters need to be careful with their votes come November. Voting for McCain will be a slap in Hillary's face because it will go against everything she stood for in this campaign. Similarly, if they choose to write Hillary in, and Obama loses a close race, she will go down in history as the Ralph Nader of the 2008 election, and she will be remembered for potentially keeping the first African American from becoming president. In either case she will be remembered by history as a candidate that put herself before the party and helped the Republicans keep the presidency after 8 years of the WORST administration in history.

I understand the emotion, she ran a tough campaign and she was a great candidate. But it's time to think with our heads and not our hearts. A McCain presidency could mean the end of Roe v. Wade, a continuation of an unjust war in Iraq, and continued damage to the long term health of our economy and our country. Please consider the issues when you vote, not just the candidates.

OBAMA '08!!!

Nirak   June 4th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Emotions are running high on both sides. being it either on the side of the Sen Obama's or Sen. Clinton's supporters. If you are in your heart a true DEMOCRAT and believe in the priciples of the Democratic Party, please remember: UNITED WE WIN - DIVIDED WE FAIL … the United States.

Belle   June 4th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

The Rethugs are still trying to create division in the Dem party process. WHY, OH, WHY don't you praise McCain. That's right, you don't like him?

Concerned Canadian   June 4th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Vote McCain. The Democrats are a total mess. Their speciality is losing elections. Heck…they can't even run an election !

USA will do just fine under John McCain. He has the whiskers. He's got the credentials, experience, military service and he's fiscally responsible. Obama will raise taxes through the roof to keep the thousand promises he made.

Time to stop federal funding for the NAACP for a start.

Mariann Pepitone   June 4th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

marlon: Obama is not officially the nominee until August. That means the superdelegates could have switched at any time. However, I don't think they will. The are too afraid of Dean, Reid and Nancy big mouth. And what happened to Oprah, Kerry, Richardson. I didn't hear of them congratulating him on his win. Oprah's ratings dropped 7% because of her campaigning for Obama. I am sure Kerry and Richardson are looking for a job in Obama's administration if he is elected. And that's a big IF. Any commentor for Obama that thinks he can run this country without help their are fooling themselves. He is too inexperience to handle it. All he wanted to do is make history for himself but he hasn't made it all the way. He needs to be president. Furthermore he is not black or white he is MULATTO to stay.

I.H   June 4th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

AS FAR AS I AM CONCERN, THE MEDIA PICKED THE CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT. I SAY BIG MISTAKE WHEN MCCAIN WINS IN NOVEMBER. I FEEL THAT CNN, MSNBC, AND FOX SHOULD APOLOGIZE TO HILLARY FOR ALL THEIR NEGATIVE REMARKS , ESPECIALLY MSNBC. HILLARY WAS TREATED LIKE A NOBODY AFTER OBAMA WAS NOMINATED. THE U.S OF AMERICA IS FALLING APART, AND ALL YOU REPORTERS DO IS KNOCKDOWN HILLARY. SHE RAN A GOOD CAMPAIGN AND SHE DESERVE RESPECT. THINK ABOUT ALL THE WOMEN BACK IN THE EARLY 1800′S WHO FOUGHT LONG AND HARD FOR WOMEN'S RIGHT. GIVE THEM RESPECT AS WELL AS HILLARY. IN MY HEART SHE IS THE PRESIDENT. I KNOW WHO I WILL BE VOTING FOR IN NOVEMBER. J(J.M).

paul oregon   June 4th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

no to h r c for v.p. ther should be no rewards for her campain tactics

Erika   June 4th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

All you "Clinton" supporters who claim to be for "your" candidate are the most selfish people. When Clinton gives her support to Obama(she will wether she's on the ticket or not she will give her support), and she says to all of you that voted for her to support her and vote for Obama in November will you? From what I've read you selfish people won't. So that would make all of you hypocrites. You people would rather put up with McCain and never see our soldiers return home, just to keep a black person from becoming president. How sad is that. So all you "Clinton" turned McCain supporters just stay home November 4th. Real Americans who want a change don't need you.

OBAMA '08

Ted   June 4th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

I watched the news people where appalled that she would be so bitter and petty..

What a blunder???

Or is she trying to sabotages his campaign so she can run in 2012..

Pack up the Carpet bags and go away…

I.H   June 4th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

hillary clinton would have been the candidate to change and shape america, but the media, the deleggates, and the superdelegates knew all along what they were doing. hillary should not be open to the vice president spot, that's like a slap in the face. what a big disrespect to the woman that would clean up the mess after 8 years of bush and dumb, dumb chaney. the superdelegates should have made the decision for hillary to be nominated and obama for vp spot. i have a bad feeling about november, meaning mccain as president. as for nancy pelosi she should side with hillary knowing that she is the first woman speaker of the house. i hope hillary go back to live her life with her family, and let mccain and obama go at each other.

gary   June 4th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

REAL AMERICAN FOR OBAMA. YOUR A REAL —HOLE. KEEP UP THE HATING. THATS WHY O.B. WILL LOOSE IN NOV. YOU HATERS RUINED YOUR CANIDATES CHANCES. OBAMA SPEAKS UNITY ,AND YOU YOUNG SUPPORTERS ARE JUST FULL OF HATE.IF HE COULD READ HIS SUPPORTERS HATE AGAINST THE CLINTONS AND HER SUPPORTERS. HE WOULDNT THINK TO MUCH OF HIS YOUNG SUPPORTERS. POLITICS YOU DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO , TO WIN. OBAMA PLAYED REAL DIRTY CHICAGO POLITICS. IF O.B. WANTS HRC FOR VP. ITS NONE OF YOU SUPPORTERS BUSINESS. HE KNOWS THEY WOULD BE UNBEATABLE, AND SHE IS THE BEST CHOICE. OBAMA ADMIRES AND PRAISES HRC. YOU YOUNG SUPPORTERS ARE JUST HATE.KEEP HATING AND IT WILL BE YOUR FAUGHT'S WHY O.B. LOOSES IN NOV. WE ARE GETTING SICK OF YOU IMMATURE HATERS. WE WILL ALL VOTE MCCAIN. OBAMA NEEDS HRC MORE THAN SHE NEEDS HIM. YOU HATERS BETTER THINK HARD AND START GIVING CREDIT AND RESPECT TO HRC. YOU O.B. SUPPORTERS AND CLINTON HATERS RUINED THIS WHOLE RACE ALONG WITH THE MEDIA, DNC, PRESS AND SUPER DELIGATES THAT FIXED THIS RACE BECAUSE OF BIAS AGAINST A WOMAN PRESIDENT. WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND. KEEP HATING ,BECAUSE YOU YOUNG O.B. VOTERS REALLY SHOW YOUR MORTALITY. ATLEAST MCCAIN'S VOTERS AND HRC'S VOTERS DONT HATE.AMERICA GETS WHAT THEY ASK FOR.

Becky, KS   June 4th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

What is wrong with you people who say Hillary will do anything to be president? That it's all about Hillary? I'd say the same thing about Obama. It's crystal clear that everything he does and says is a deliberate manipulation to get what he wants. Whether he's qualified or experienced enough, just doesn't matter to him. It's all about him.
Pathetic.

spiderweb   June 4th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Congrats to Obama…sadness for H. Clinton. Warner and Kane will do well in their home state to support Obama. What does Hillary want? She wants the presidency and it alluded her even with the most popular vote. This is a telling story about historical landmarks. It also tells us that the people who supported her share her views. Hillary has displayed ugliness and it's because she has been planning for this for over five years. It's a hard pill to swallow. Yet, not only has she accomplished a historical feat….how greater is the historical feat of an African American running as President of the United States of America. I saw this white woman on TV said she would not vote for a black man. I prayed for her today. For if this is the only reason for her not voting for a black man is part reason why GW Bush became President. What a shame and McCain will have voters voting for him for the same reason. I prayed for all the lost souls who judge people by the color of their skin only.

Jim   June 4th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Both Warner and Kaine made promises while campaigning for office only to break the promises once in. Does this mean that Obama will do the exact same thing since he is allowing the two main democrats in the state the opportunity to "shine" with him?

Ian   June 4th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Do WHATEVER it takes Hillary. You are the BEST!!!!!!!!

Duncan   June 4th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

HRC supporters, how long can you keep crying about how well Hillary did at the end? It is like this, Obama has a 20 point lead going into the fourth period, he can afford to take his foot off the pedal to give you guys some dignity, then here you are crying about how you were robbed, quit crying about it already, 18 million other people back Obama too.

McCain for 2008   June 4th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Come on now folks

Obama is the second Carter term while McCain is the second Reagan.

Let's get real.

Who wants an Obama/Carter ticket? You think gas is high now? Wait to you see what obyama and carter want to do for you.

Watch your wallet

Rob R   June 4th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Gee Mike, and the Clinton's haven't had dealings with crooks? They are such honest trustworthy people? No wrongdoing has been proven between Obama and Rezko, so get over it.

griffin   June 4th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

How can a Hillary Supporter threaten a Obama supporter, I thought we were on the same team.
Look folks we can only have one winner and the race was grueling, but now is the time to unite. Did you forget it's McCain that has Bush policies, Did you forget Bush has the lowest Presidental ratings in history. Let's not forget this important cause which I thought was to bring respect, and dignity back to our government. This election is not personal - let's unite and move on.

I personally think it is a bad idea for Hillary to join Obama on the ticket, I think she should be in some form helping reform health care, but VP no way. It doesn't mean she is not qualified, it means that the vp's job have no say, they are to take all orders from the President, Hillary has a voice of her on and she can't be stifled in this manner. Have your voice Hillary you are an important role in our government, Join Obama and work this out.
Finally, democrats be careful we have republicans on these blogs pretending to be democrats to cause division between Hillary and Obama supporters, don't let this happen folks, there agenda has been all over the radio to cause such divison. Let's be unity and stand together..,

justbicycles   June 4th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

I'm also leaving the Democratic party to vote for McCain. Democrats don't need the empty suit Obama representing their party or this country in Washington.

Call me a Democrat for McCain.

Patty, Big Bear, CA   June 4th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Why the demand for instant concession? After the tireless campaining on the part of both Obama and Clinton, the end is here…why is she not allowed to say "I'll take a few days to consider what I am going to do for the good of the party"? Just because she isn't doing it the way the boys want, she is being "blasted" and criticized….get over it….maybe she wants to cry!! If it was the other way around you bet Obama would be forgiven, even encouraged to let us know when he is ready…..all of this is proving her and her supporters right when they say she is being treated differently.

MD in CT   June 4th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

To All the Working Women Who Support Senator Clinton:

Congratulations on the great success of your candidate and her campaign. You demonstrated tremendous loyalty and hard work.

However, unfortunately only one candidate can go on in the general election and that appears to be Senator Obama.

Some of you have said that you will never support or vote for Obama.

Remember, if McCain wins you will keep working but more money will be thrown into Iraq, America's Viet Nam #2. Since many of you will not be able to send your children to college due to rising gas and other prices, your children may have to go into the military to get veteran benefits for school. Vote Republican, then your children can go with your retirement money to Iraq. I hope at least your children will come back. Your money never will, except in the pockets of the filthy rich.

the other jd   June 4th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

McCain Democrat = moron

MD   June 4th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

If Hillary Clinton knew what was good for the Party, she would have conceded on Tuesday, and would have been campaigning with Obama on Thursday. She is very good at cutting her own political throat by constantly allowing her ego to get in the way.

That in itself is a sing of her rigidity, and complete lack of understanding the need to CHANGE.

Allison Marie   June 4th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Well, not everyone desires the same thing, and when it's forced on you it's just wrong!

Tamara   June 4th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

THE MEDIA HAS GONE CRAZY. LEAVE HER ALONE. Obama's camp is truly running scared. OBAMA step up and make her your VP. Carter has become so desperate not to have Hillary on the ticket, he is talking now about Obama's negatives. WHAT A JOKE. I have truly seen the inside of the democratic party. Obama move more to the right or you will be in trouble. I hope you have not sold your soul to the Lib left because they will suck the life right out of you,

Obama unite the Party by chosing Hillary and you will win in a landslide.

Bill PA   June 4th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Are liberals dopes?

Robinhood   June 4th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Obamba won't get the vote in Tennessee. He is trying to become a centrist. He will fail and lose the election. the whole primary season was then for nothing.

boered1   June 4th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Why all the crying avbout how obama has not won? the delegate count shows he ahs, clinton said when one of the candidates hits the required delegate count the race will be decided. last night at a bout 10pm Eastern Time that occured. Sorry but the facts are there.. what is there for her to "think about"? How to lose with dignity or how to lose without dignity?

BTW Clintonistaqs do the math (I know BAD word for you) after last nights votes, starting from hillariy's own outlandish numbers, obama is ahead in polpular votes by almost 2500 votes.. yep another bit of reality to interject in your delusional world

M C

Bob the FL   June 4th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Hillary supporters do not betray your candidate, stab her in the back and go against her saying that we must do everything to make sure republicans lose. This is our time, This is America's time to shine and, whether you call those advocacies of our candidate, speeches of hope and progress, or shams of false change you are a democrat and you agree with Hillary's issues and Obamas. As Democrats we as a nation united must rise up and transcend the negativity that has terribly affected the race for the highest position in the world and we must join, hand in hand to cast our votes TOGETHER for that candidate which best represents us. Thank you and god bless you

OBAMA/HILLARY 08/12

We got you here OBAMA!!! -NorfolkVA   June 4th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Navy Veterans for Obama!!! We did it!! Our voices can actually be heard!!!

We the People!!!

Obama!

Donna in Texas   June 4th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Can't wait till November so I can pull the lever for McCain and here is why…

•We have exploited the poor and called it the lottery.
•We have rewarded laziness and called it welfare.
•We have killed our unborn and called it choice.
•We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable.
•We have neglected to discipline our children and called it building self-esteem.
•We have abused power and called it politics.
•We have coveted our neighbor's possessions and called it ambition.
•We have polluted the air with profanity and pornography and called it freedom of expression.
•We have ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and called it enlightenment

Shukri   June 4th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

I was just thinking about how easily this could have went to Hillary's side…Just think about it…He won by just 200+ delegates. I mean, I would have been destroyed. I supported Obama since January of 07 when not many people knew who Obama was. I supported him because of the fact that he was different. I am from Somalia–and a half Kenyan man was running for the presidency of the United States of America–that was just amazing. This showed that America is really a land of opportunity. This could only happen in America. I believe in America's future because of Barack Obama. He has brought a love for America that I never knew I had.

He has inspired me to believe that we are one people…In his speech last night he said, "We are Americans First." I totally felt that. I cried for so long and this is a moment that I will never forget.

I can say that I am proud of the American people–I am proud of us for standing up for change and choosing a candidate that transcends race, transcends old politices. I love this country, and I love Americans.

Sincerely,

Obama's Biggest Supporter.

Shukri.

Marc PDX   June 4th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

I don't know which is the worst thing about Obama - lack of experience or questionable relationships. Both are cause for concern in a presidential candidate. He wasn't vetted by the media at all until Saturday Night Live pointed it out (jeez! what's this country coming to!). And his vetting is still lightweight at best. He is a catastrophic revelation waiting to happen - no one has really checked his closet still.

Lack of Experience: it's like graduating from college and going to work for a major corporation. Then, after three years, feeling you're ready to be the CEO.

Faulty Relationships: Wright, Ayers, Pfleger, Rezko. Any more coming? With friends like that is he really that nice of a guy?

Brian   June 4th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Woohoo go Obama!

park more   June 4th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Obama will loose no matter what… McCain will win……

Louise Olson, Washington State   June 4th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Thank you, CNN reporters, for finally shutting up Cafferty who has been so obviously biased against Sen. Clinton since the beginning. He needs to start showing some respect for the 18 million people who DO NOT SUPPORT HIS (CAFFERTY'S) OWN PERSONAL AGENDA!!

DAN   June 4th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

To hear Obama nuts you would think they're the majority when in fact Hillary has gotten 300,000 more votes counting caucuses too according to ABC news.. I guess you can call them the silent majority. It's going down to Denver that is the will of the majority the will of the people.

wacko jacko   June 4th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Rezko/Sinclair '08

Cris   June 4th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Does anyone wish that the news media would leave this election along for JUST one day? Let us enjoy the mark that the US Democrats have made in the world. You must know that, yes, the world is watching. Instead of talking about Clinton you could be looking at all the bills that Obama actually wrote or supported while in the congress. I'll be even you would be amazed. You could be doing your job of telling us about this man who can bring 75, 000 people to hear him speak. You could be looking back into Illinois and see why he had over a million votes from his state. But instead….you go on and on and on about Hillary. Give us the news and quit trying to take Obama's task of choosing his own VP.

Don   June 4th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Hillary supporters for McCain:

Who do you think you'd be hurting by voting for McCain?

You'd be cutting off your nose to spite your face.

Gimmee a break….

NEVER OBAMA   June 4th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

I will never vote for you you low life snake.You are truly the slim at the bottom of the barrel.

Charlotte   June 4th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Why can't anything anti-Obama get posted? He can not win in November, I and at least 30 more, are going to write Hillary on our ballots in November. That should not bother any of you Obama-bots you've said you don't need us and we sure don't want you guy. If our votes get McCain elected so be it.

joe smith   June 4th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

the recent revolation of Northwestern University exploring the movement of cell phones and their obvious owners, while spacking at privacy issues; we were wondering, what government agency did Northwestern University solicit to receive their grant to pull off this little adventure, or was this a pork barrel stipend under the patriot act agenda of gw..

Critical View   June 4th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

When did Virginia vote for a Democratic ticket?

Connie Moore   June 4th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Having Sen. Clinton as a Vice President would create numerous problems for then President Obama. The underminding and back stabbing from her would never stop. Also, there is Bill. What do you do with him?

The Clintons are always considered with what is good for "The Clintons".

amtFresno,CA   June 4th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Iam glad Obama does not need Hillary to win these states. He can win without Hillary. It's good he is campaigning there with these two prominent statesmen that can help him win in Nov. Congrats to Barack Obama, the next President of the U.S.

Ryan   June 4th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

This is For DEBBY !

I guess it's accurate that the clinton base is highly uneducated as I can tell you have no job or ambition and sit in front of your PC all day writing anti-Obama comments on every post. Maybe you should pull your hands out of the pickle jar, turn off Jerry Springer and and actually find some facts to back your empty claims.

Anyways GO VOTE MCCAIN and shut up. You obviously are to bitter to see reality.

GOBAMA / WHOEVER 08

AZ602   June 4th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

JimD said "

Please describe just one, one single meaningful accomplishment of presidential stature by the most excellent Mr. Obama. Other than talking real sweet and dressing real pretty, that is.

Answer:

Let's start off by not only beating Hillary by playing by the rules they both agreed on in the beginning! He's also about unifying not only our party but also the wold!!! HELLO!!!! This was a contest, in every contest there's a winner and a loser, unfortunately for you Obama WON!!!

And he will continue to win ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!

AJ - TN   June 4th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Obama/Webb '08. That's the ticket. No, never, nadda to HRC!!!

J. Brooklyn   June 4th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

suz!

I am happy that you joined the Republican ranks as of yesterday because you are no longer welcome in the Democratic Party. There are such stark differences between John McCain and Hillary Clinton that I still can not see how someone can go from Clinton to McCain. Obama and Clinton's policies are 95% the same.

Go ahead and vote for McSame, but that just tells me that you never really stood by democratic ideals to begin with. As for McCain beating Barack in a debate, that is funny (ha, ha, ha). As he demonstrated last night he does not have the oratory skills for such a task. Hillary Clinton may have been a match for Obama in debates, but I have no doubt that he will clean the floor with John McSame.

Obama/ ? O8

joanne   June 4th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

affluent supporter, I hope everyone reads your lines……….because they are true! it is amazing to see how many out there still dont understand the name of the game……..

Margeaux   June 4th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Obama will not win. I am not a racist, though I know you B.O. people like to invoke that drama. He is not right for the job. He is so over his head as it is. McCain will make him look like a schoolboy.

Signed a very well educated person.

Kim   June 4th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

If the tables were turned and Hillary got to the nomination as closely ahead of Barack Obama, no one would be arguing to allow Barack to "take his time" and "give him his space." As a 53 year old African American professional with a Ph.D., I wept at Obama's speech last night as a culmination of all my parents worked for and sacrificed. My mother is 88 and lived to see a Black man possibly become President of the U.S.A. and all Hillary could do was pander to herself and Bill to try once again to steal Obama's limelight. That was hurtful to me as a woman and as an African American. I am so over her. I do NOT want her on the ticket in Nov.

Sheanne   June 4th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

What Obama supporters and the media just don't get is that the more you push Hillary the harder she'll push back. Newscasters were belittling her on camera and instead of being appalled they laughed.

Let her be. It was reported that Hillary will concede on Friday. If tables were turned, Obama backers would be reacting a lot worse.

I am re-registering my party affiliation tomorrow to Independant. May the one who tells the most lies win.

Mariann Pepitone   June 4th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

janey: I agree with you and yes, she would make a good VP for McCain plus her campaign workers and may of her voters would vote for MdCain and I believe he would win the presidency. I don't know if you are aware that Hillary was republican when she was younger because her father was a republican. Then she met and married Bill Clinton who was a democrat and she became a democrat. But she can revert to republican and get on McCain's ticket. McCain would win without a doubt. Or she can run as an independent and divide the democratic party. I think she should do that for the way the DNC treated her and Richarson, Kerry, Kennedy, Dean, Nancy, Reid and others and how the DNC went behind the scenes to make sure the superdelegates voted for Obama.

Al Ferdwell   June 4th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Hillary is a boat anchor at this point. She has gone over the deep end. It's time to go in a new direction. So, if it's gender politics we're all so concerned about, let's really go to the left side of the party and tap Barbara Boxer as VP. We're going to lose the reddest of the red states anyway, and it's time to give the country a real choice. We don't need Bill Clinton running a shadow government, or even the appearance of it.

Denise P Quinton   June 4th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Jim Webb is against women in military uniform so that would be someone great to campaign with OBAMA, I know that for a fact as I remember his comments regarding female USNA graduates! So he should really improve the status of how women relate to Obama…..do some research CNN and see if you can come up with something that is not against Hillary for a change….you seem to go so much out of your way to moderate comments against Obama and his entire followers can say anything and post the rudest, most controversial comments but the moment Hillary backers post, you either remove it or block it for some unknown reason…

Chris, Germany   June 4th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

If you are a Clinton Supporter, you are sharing her democratic views and agenda. The ONLY logical thing to do is to support Obama as he is much closer to that agenda than McCain will ever be!

A vote for McCain is irresponsible. Do you want your great country to continue to diminish in power? Do you want more of your fellow countrymen to loose jobs to overseas companies, because the US are not competitive? Do you wish for your economy to go broke? Do you want more fellow Americans to die in a war that can never be won, or else it would have been long ago? Well, then go ahead and vote for McCain, or stay home cause "Obama took your playtoy".

What America now needs, and this is the most important thing it needs, is a new wind, fresh ideas and policies, a fresh attempt at tackling the most pressing issues and challenges facing your country today. Don't throw away your future by putting McCain in the White House, or helping him by staying home. Go out and vote, go out and do what's best for your country, your economy, your children's future, your status and role in the world, your security, your healthcare coverage and your future - vote Democrat, vote for Obama!

thegoreyears   June 4th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

suz, why don't you tell us your WHOLE story? Which is, I am sure, the following:

Former Republican, then fake Democratic for Clinton, Republican as of yesterday!

Dave   June 4th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Hillary Dems will vote MCCAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

N orman Solow   June 4th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

I just heard it reported that Hillary will officially drop out of the presidential race on Friday.

BOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Norman

thegoreyears   June 4th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

yeah, Jane, you go vote for McCain and set women's issues back a few hundred years with his appointment of the next Supreme court justice. You go girl!

Pound Gap VA native   June 4th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Southwest Virginia will not vote for Obama even if Mark Warner is the VP. He is toast in this area.

His church of 20 years preaches hatred. No church I have ever been to does that.

Cheryl   June 4th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

I think Hillary Clinton should concede and leave the Democrate party, period. ..and take her supporters with her. The Dems have thrown her and her family under the bus and the media has run over her. The dems and media are so shameful I do not understand why Sen. Clinton would want to be bothered. I will never vote Democrat again and my vote will be a vote against the CNN and MSNBC and Democrat party.

The Clinton's should ride into the sunset and enjoy the rest of their lives and tell their supported to go to McCain.

Mike Mc   June 4th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

So some bitter Clinton supporters are supporting McCain now? Stop worrying , she will have a voice! Unfortunately it sounds like alot of her supporters are content with slicing off their nose to spite their faces …

3rd Party   June 4th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

I think Kenya just declared yesterday a Kenyan National Holiday. Wonder if Kenya will becoma a U.S. Possession now? Maybe Kenya will become the 51st state even before Puerto Rico.

(Satirism, wink wink)

Amy   June 4th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

I am a white. middle age woman. I was a Hillary supporter, however she has brought the proverbial 'I am woman, hear me roar' statement to another level.

It is very manipulative and destructive, the way she acted last night. The issue is not Hillary, Obama, or McCain.. it is really the Economy, War, healtcare, Education and Alternative Fuel Options..

McCain will keep the tax cut for the hard working average rich American. While the middle may not have tax increases, but they will have no job.

McCain will keep us in Iraq, he will make a stupid Bush statement and start a war with either Iran or N. Korea becore the end of his second term.

McCain does not want to provide healthcare to everyone, but prioritize it which will keep those who have no insurance without insurance.

Many American cities have high school drop out rates at 30+%. McCain will continue with no child left behind, he will not invest in education, even with vets because the republican goal is to not educate our young people. Therefore, when Barack explains diplomacy, the youth will not be educated enough to know that there is other options besides fighting.

McCain loves War! He will continue down the Axis of Evil path.

Lola   June 4th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Never has a nominee been forced to chose a vp. Obama has worked very hard over the past months in the field and at the end of the day he has earned the right to select whomever he wants.

TrueBlue   June 4th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

HILLARY 2008 !!!

Hillary you must run Independent, or we must vote for McCain. We moderate democrats will never vote for osama and his thug communists.

HILLARY INDEPENDENT PRESIDENT 2008 !!!

Mark   June 4th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Republicans will make mince meat out of Obama. This is a sad day for the Democrats. I'm switching my party affiliation from Democrat to Independent. I'm not voting for Obama, I'm not voting for McCain - I'm not voting… I'm not contributing to having one weak leader follow another weak leader.

suz   June 4th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

A debate between McCain and Obama would be great. Obama would have to think on his feet–without a speech writer–which we know he cannot do. McCain sure can though.

Former Democratic for Clinton, Republican as of yesterday!

rusty   June 4th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

The republicans are already making campaign commercials using Hillary in her own words degrading Barack. So, how can she be a VP for Barack, when the Republicans will be using her own words to campaign against him. For once in her life, she needs to be held accountable for her actions. And, by the way, it is time for her to concede.

Pistoff   June 4th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

It's too bad those kooks down in Christiansburg are so hung up on Nader. Virgina is coming around with the new wave of Democrats.

Affluent Supporter   June 4th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

All you HRC Supporter…Stop crying!!! Enough is enough. As much as I support Obama, I almost wish McCain would win so that the economy would go down hill and all you so call "Hard working Americans, White Americans" would suffer the consequences and wonder where your next meal is coming from. And let's not forget about those hardcore women's right activist that would not vote for Obama. Let see if McCain gives a hoot about you and your freedom of choice.

If McCain wins and the economy keeps sliding down hill and there's no end in sight for the war in Iraq, I'll be laughing at all of you idiots who voted for McCain. It doesn't affect me as much because I'm rich!!!

Affluent Supporter

Clinton Supporter   June 4th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Barack, dude, lighten up. We know you were so nervous over Clinton's win in WVa that you staged a smack-down event to steal her thunder. So, HC wins her last primary (she's been wiping the floor with you time after time here), then wants to thank her supporters.

What does Barack do? He stages a mega-event in Minnesota and literally CROWNS HIMSELF. Forget the last two state primaries and the people who waited 6 months to vote in them. He's so scared something might happen, he does it for himself.

The DNC just dragged you limping across the finish line, which you couldn't do for yourself. Somehow they figured out that Edwards and others' votes in Michigan were really for you. Brilliant - and I bet that cost plenty. You should be grateful, dude.

I can't imagine why Hillary should play your I"m The KING game just because you behave badly. Take a hike, man. "I am the NOMINEE."
So what? You'll be the nominee in August. Jump up and down all you want - what an arrogant baby you are!

Hillary will get around to you shortly. She just pumped you up to the right wing Israeli LOBBYISTS you pretend you like. Take it and shut up!

J. Brooklyn   June 4th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter and I must say, people should ease up on Hillary. She is competed in a historic race as the first woman to receive such a tremendous response and almost 18 million votes. I think she should be applauded for that!

The bottom line is she has a tremendous amount of support in this party and should be a contender for VP. Nothing against Edwards and Richardson but they could not deliver the votes when they were running, so why do we think it will work out better to have them as a runningmate.

I think that we should not rule out solutions that will unify our party if they can deliver a win for us dems in November. McCain is horrible and must be stopped.

I am constantly becoming more aware that since McCain has been in Washington for so long people do not really look into what he represents. He is against a woman's right to choose, for privatization of social security and then there is Iraq. I think that those Clinton supporters who say they will vote McCain in the fall are not real dems.

Obama/ ? 08 Party Unity

chuckd   June 4th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Hey Brian & Lucy how about a little respect, Sen Obama won the contest fair and square. We all know that you both are republican voters trying to disrupt the democratic primary. You both had no intention of voting for Clinton or Obama.

Your work is done the party is split, you can go back to GOP now.

Go home where you belong, see you both in November.

Obama08 but...   June 4th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

If he puts Hillary on the ticket, he'll be basically going against everything he has ever said about changing Washington and I won't vote for him if the Clintons are anywhere in his radar. I thought that was the whole point of HIM being the nominee, not her!

Jonelle JerramParker   June 4th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Mine was the "Who does Hill think she is comment" just sent without my name and address - sorry!

jimmy velman   June 4th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

i MEANT COLIN POWELL CANNOT REFUSE TO HEED THE CALL TO BE MCCAIN'S RUNNING MATE…BEING A LOYAL REPUBLICAN TO THE CORE.

Bob   June 4th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

I would like to see a ticket of Obama/Powell.

Anonymous   June 4th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Who does "Hill" think she is? Hers has become the most self-serving campaign I have ever seen (and I'm a 60 year old woman). She needs to "woman-up" and let the presumptive candidate find a VP on his own terms. She could do this gracefully by encouraging her supporters to back off but just do it!!!!!

jimmy velman   June 4th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

COLIN POWELL IS A LOYAL REPUBLICAN : DATING FROM PREZ
REAGAN , THE ELDER BUSH AND NOW HOPEFULLY TO MCCAIN.
A MCCAIN-POWELL REPUBLICAN TICKET IS WHAT THE REPUBLICANS NEED.. COLIN POWELL SHOULD NOT AND CANNOT HEED THE CALL FROM MCCAIN FOR VP RUNNING MATE.

Bob   June 4th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

To Jim D,
If experience counts for something, then its experience fault, that this countries in the mess that its in. Lack of experience doesn't mean one doesn't have the know how. Question, on your job ,do you do a better job than some of the ones who have more experience or longevity? If yes, see what I mean!1

Maureen   June 4th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Whoever stops fighting first, always looses. Why on earth should Senator Clinton concede? This great country is about giving everyone a chance and she should fight until she is ready to stop!

There is something wrong with a person who urges someone to give up. If that is what YOU were urging Clinton to do then you should reexamine how you live your own life - are YOU a quitter when you believe in something?

noemi of reason, latina for obama!   June 4th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

please go to hillary's website and submit a comment: ask her to drop her insistece for power. she cannot be our vp after all she did against our party.

thanks!

jimmy velman   June 4th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

fORGET ABOUT OBAMA'S SHORT LIST ABOUT WHICH HE SAID hILLARCLINTON WOULD BE IN ANYBODY'S SHORT LIST.
YOU CAN ALSO ERASE hILLARY'S NAME ON THAT OBAMA SHORT LIST. BECAUSE NOW OBAMA HAS FORMED WHAT HE CALLS A VP SEARCH TEAM MADE UP OF (OF COURSE ANTI-CLINTON SUPPORTERS OF OBAMA.)
AMERICANS CAN SEE THRU THIS FARCE . HILLARY IS OUT OF THE RUNNING FOR VP ON OBAMA'S TICKET.
THANKFULLY ,HILLARY HAS BEEN SMART AND LOYAL AND CONCERNED FOR HER 18 MILLION SUPPORTERS AND ASK FOR THERI ADVICE.

tyrik   June 4th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

I don't see how Sen. Obama could put Sen. Clinton on the ticket with him after the way she attacked him in this primary season. First she said that he isn't even qualified to be president, then she says that she would accept the vp position. That just shows me that this race for her was about her and not the party or the voters. She won't even acknowledge the fact that she lost. In her speech she said that she want the 18 million voters that voted for her to be heard and not invisible anymore. But when Obama was winning all those primaries she basically said that those voters did not matter because " those were just small states". Please don't pick her as vp.

Margaret   June 4th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

I've been reading the same thing on ever blog from Clinton supporters who say they will not vote for Obama. That's your right, but I just need to say this…Obama did not 'steal' the nomination, he won it. FL & MI broke the rules but they still got a pretty good deal (those 4 delegates in question would not make a difference), also, Clinton DID NOT WIN the popular vote, in fact it was nearly a tie!! Obama also got over 18 million votes…everyone made their choice, please respect the fact that Obama won, fair and square…Senator Clinton is making herself look bad but being a sore loser.

God bless America, Democrats in '08

tracker   June 4th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

You people still don't get it…OBAMA will not become president no matter who campaigns for him….Hillary won the popular vote But Again it isn't the vote that counts…As far as the Kennedy's go who made them god??? I am sick of hearing who backed Obama..Lets see Uncle Teddy( a want-a-be president), Caroline,( because uncle Teddy ask) ( Dean (after his run he shouldn't be backing anyone we still hear his scream) Kerry ( what happened to his run??( I hear he is making Ketchup now) Richardson,(better hope he can get a job with Obama he will not be voted in again) Carter what a great president he was( NOT he is selling peanuts now) I can go on and on but you people are to stupid to hear the truth..We are hoping Hillary runs in depended so she can take the vote from Obama and McCain…She can do it without a doubt….We will not vote for Obama no matter what Hillary does We Can Not Stand Him….If i were Hillary I wouldn't give a concession speech either…OBAMA is the real loser here along with the democratic party…..No Hillary no WHITE HOUSE..Lets see if this gets posted with all the free press Obama got and this is against him I doubt it……

Scoreboard   June 4th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Janey,

It is obvious you are not smart. You obviously voted for Hillary on the sole purpose of backing a woman no matter how wretched a candidate she was, and now are backing her would be opponent because you are a sore loser. At the end of the day, Hillary is dominating the news not because of what she's done, but because of whagt she hasn't. She has run such a distasteful campaign that the media is waiting for her to undermine Obama for a chance to lose again in 2012.

Barbara   June 4th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Barack, please don't pick Hillary.

I too have lost all respect for the entire Clinton family.

The Clinton's have called Barack everything but the "N" word in public.

Barbara   June 4th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Obama, I know that you are a very, very bright man, please do not
pick Sen. Hillary Clinton for your VP. Its like putting water into hot oil.
In her mind (only) she is a scorned woman. The sad thing about that is, she did it to herself. You are for change, she is the worst of the publitity correct. She cannot except being #2 to a black man period.

Everybody is seeing her now for what she really is all about. You can do it, YES YOU CAN/

Mariann Pepitone   June 4th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

s.boat: Where did you hear that story about Hillary''s supporters? Her supporters are waiting to hear from hear on what steps she is going to take now. If she is not on the ticket they will definately not vote at all or vote for McCain. That has been all over the internet. What have you been reading. I don't care who is going to campaign with Obama they do not know the first thing about running the country or foreign policy. Hillary has been to several countries and knows the ins and outs. She can also make or break Obama right now by declaring herself as an independent on the ballot. The would split the democrats and who cares. I am a democrat voting for McCain if Hillary is not on the ticket and I am advising all my friends to do the same.

B, New Jersey   June 4th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Brian in Knoxville:

I suppose no one should have run against Hillary, then? What would that have been like? You blame Barack for just running? And having the Audacity to win? Dang.

Hope begets Action begets Change.

Tracy   June 4th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Hillary go away already… DANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DIANE/GA.   June 4th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

I find it shocking…that hillary clinton is trying to strong hold obama…we need CHANGE not another clinton in the white house…enough with the fear tactics. abount the democratic ticket……OBAMA does not need clinton on the ticket…to win …the party will unite

p.s. no one considered that she is just lingering for further contributions to help pay her campaign debt.

Dissapointed   June 4th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Hillary supporters…only the ones who are threatening to vote for McCain…take your threats and vote for McCain…who do you think your intimidating…We will win inspite of your pathetic threats…

It's borderline childish…"waah waah, if you don't pick our candidate, we'll vote for McCain, waah waah."

PATHETIC…PATHETIC…PATHETIC

Nitemare   June 4th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

McCain will be next President thanks to all the people that was afraid of what might happen if they didnt let Obama be the nominee…such as the protest and riots that would had happen…after all they had Jessie Jackson on right away last nite

Harry C   June 4th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Janey God I feel sorry for you if you think Ms Clinton was the best candidate.. WOW! What stump are you sitting on???

Informed voter from florida   June 4th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

God himself can't help Obama win this thing. The truth about Obama will come out eventually.

Rex   June 4th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

As a FL Dem I feel Obama pulled a bush with the FL and MI voters.
After the LA debates I decide against voting for him as I felt he did not answer alot of qustions he danced around them.
Rex

Tracy   June 4th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

WE DO NOT WANT THAT WITCH AS OUR VP!!!!!!!! We want someone with morales and integrity.. She has neither.

Kentucky   June 4th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

If she becomes VP Obama will always be looking over his shoulder for her or Bill.

Tracy   June 4th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Mike, you sound like a bitter person. Guess what, we don't care abour Rezko. We care about issues that will affect is in the future, not something that did not affect us at all. And you notice how Obama has brushed you Rezko lovers off (literally) and decided to press forward. So that makes you look just as stupid as Hillary.

KP   June 4th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Uncle Fester it is so easy to call people names. Its harder for people like you (name callers) to have a substantive debate on the issues that face our country and the world.

Obama for America and America for Obama!

JC   June 4th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

It doesn't matter what Hillary said or did not say.
It's over for the Clintons.
We have to move on to the issues that matter to our nation.

Vote Democracy!
No more Clinton or Bush in the White House.

We need to have a Constitutional Amendment to extend the presidential term limit of two to include the immediate family members of a president.

Kristine   June 4th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

I find it quite interesting that Senator Webb hasn't backed either candidate to date. As a moderator to conservative democrat I would like to see who Senator Webb supports. It will be interesting to see if Senator Webb will show up tomorrow.

B - NYC   June 4th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

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With due respects to Senator Obama for running a good campaign, despite needing four times the money and the title of "media darling" to win.

His supporters need to realize a few things… They have been rude and disrespectful to Senator Clinton therefore, rude to her supporters… What they are failing to realize is that HE NEEDS HER, SHE DOES NOT NEED HIM and we will NOT support him, which means, he will in fact not have enough votes to win in November…

I would start being a bit respectful if I were you…

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Louise Spahr   June 4th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is doing a great job. Her strategy is flawless. I hope she does not accept a V.P. spot. I believe sincerely she is more valuable and can do more good for the United States on her own. And frankly, I believe that the U.S. of A. is now doomed to 4 or 8 years (if we last that long) of horrible, inconsistent, and reckless decisions.

I never cared for James Carville, but his support and contributing remarks for Hillary over the past months, have made him my "new hero."

If I never see or hear Cafferty again, that will be too soon. The man is hateful, but what else can you expect from a drunk.

Donna Brazil is funny…Anderson Cooper's Boo — that was great! Also, her neutral position impressed me greatly.

Ian   June 4th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

I don't understand these Hillary people who say they're gonna vote for McCain now… listen to Hillary's own words.

"We must work to have a Democrat in the White House."
"I will work my heart out for Sen Obama if he is the nominee."
"It would be a grave mistake to vote for McCain over Obama."

Do you not care what she thinks?

hrao   June 4th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

How about Obama and Patrick Kennedy?

Sara from Arizona   June 4th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

OBAMA, ON WITH YOUR CAMPAIGN, FORGET CLINTON.

s.boat   June 4th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Clintons Bandwagon Must Be On Fire! Everyone Seems To Be Jumping Off! Barack Doesnt Need Hillary Like Her Supporters Want Everyone To Believe! Its Another One Of Her Failed Attemps To Spin Her Own Failure! * You Better Pick Me For Vice President Or All Of My Voters Will Back The Republicans * Please! Thousands Of Her Supporters Are Leaving Her Camp Everyday To Back Obama! Her Bid Is Over And She Deserves Nothing!

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   June 4th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

As far a Mc Pain ..Just Put him on IGNORE..

Snore..Zzzzzzzzzzz….

marlon   June 4th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

hey mike ….go kick rocks….get over it already. he's the nominee. we all make mistake in our past. come off your high horse and go back in your cave. you sore loser hillary supporter.

Janey   June 4th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

I am laughing as hard as Carville–McCain and Obama are the "presumptive" nominees for President–both trying to steal "Hillary's women" and Hillary is still dominating the news! Because of the DNC and their manipulations, they have lost the best candidate they have had in decades. I have to say, I like McCain almost as much–I think Hillary should be his VP.

KE   June 4th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

I hope Sen. Clinton and her backers get some good rest, and from the media too.

I would love to watch Sen. Obama and Sen. McCain debate nex. We want to know more about Sen. McCain and Sen. Obama still.

Antonia in Bristol Virginia   June 4th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

We are members of the ninth congressional district and are over the moon because we have the opportunity to hear Barack Obama speak. I hope more of my neighbors come with an open mind and leave as impressed as we are with our Democtratic Presidential Nominee.

Growns Up Finally Taking Charge   June 4th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Hey Mike…I wouldn't get to morally superior considering Paul vs. Clinton has only just begun to get up to speed. Didn't the judge suspend Sen. Clinton from having to provide testimony until the election. Since she won't be running for President and VP is up in the air I'm sure she'll now have all the free time the world (Bill too) to do their civic duty.

Ferdinand   June 4th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

What a historic race. Unfortunately history tells me Democrats will not win when we are divided e.g. Carter/Kennedy 1980. I was a staunch supporter of the Clintons and had met Bill personnally and absolutely reveered the man until South Carolina. It is time the Clintons get with the program or get of the stage. It is about tne Democratric party.

Oboma 08

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   June 4th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Why Does Hellary want to be the VP to someone whos beneath her and she is better than?

hmm Go Figure….

Goran Shaw   June 4th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

I have one question and I hope that you guys discuss .may be you can also ask Jack Cafferty.
Do you think Hillary is saying in tha race to negativly affect Obama so he will lose and she can again run in 2012.

because if he wins she can not run until 2016.

Thanks.

LUCY TREDWAY   June 4th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Do we really know Obama. Better look before we leap.

Vote McCain for our own protection.

Real Democrat   June 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Why democrats still nominate Obama despite knowing that Obama is involved with so many corrupt/radicals/pathetic people in the world ?

Or are these democrats waiting for researchers to declare that Obama indeed is 6th cousin of Osma Bin laden.

Judy   June 4th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

I was so sick of you saying how historical this was last night I almost puked. What would have been historical is if a woman won in DC. Just another man won. So what he's black. Big deal. And he just barely won. You were all acting like this was a mandate or something. She has 18 million voters and WE DON'T LIKE OBAMA. She better take her time and think about what she is going to do with her 18 million voters because I have news for her, there is nothing she or he can say to get me to vote for him. If FL and MI had been counted in the beginning the election would have taken a completely different turn and she would have won. I feel like Al Gore in 2000. I won the popular vote but I lost and I was CHEATED! We hate Obama. He cannot win the electoral college. Just look at the states that he won. Look at the states she won. She won the electoral college. She did not concede because she is telling him I have 18 million voters and they don't like you much and I have no idea how I am going to get them to like you and unite this party. This was a 50/50 race. And the 50 of us that got cheated out of it are hopping mad and it won't get any better between now and November. I have not been this mad since Richard Nixon or Ronald Reagan won. I worked for the EPA then and every day was sheer agony as Reagan stopped us from doing our jobs. I know what hate is and this is hate. She can't do anything to bring the party together. The hurt runs too deep to get over. WE WOMEN WILL NOT VOTE FOR ANOTHER MALE.

Carl J   June 4th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

I have always been a democrat and during this campaign did not have any preference, I have always voted for the democratic candidates in my state regardless of their gender and most of the are female. I am sick and tired of the fanatics of Hillary and how they always end saying that her loss has to do with the fact that she is a female. When I finally decide to back Obama, why did I did so, because Hillary is the most selfish, arrogant, meanspirited candidate I have seen run for the democratic presidential spot. Before the primaries started I really thought she was going to win, but the only people to blame for her loss is her and her fanatics who tried to find any excuse to explain why they were not winning in order to blame others. To the point that if you did not vote for her the only reason had to be because she is a woman, there cannot be any other reason for them and if you cannot find a good reason to vote for her well the fact that she is a woman should be good enough. Even worst another important reason according to them was that she was the only candidate able to attract that very important democratic sector of voters that would not vote for Obama because he is black, yeah the famous racist vote. If Obama looses and Hillary thinks she is next in line, get ready because if their point that Obama cannot win without their votes is true the same goes in the opposite direction.

vw   June 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Paster Wright is the right person to act as your running mate.

Jesse   June 4th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Obama / Sebelius in 08!

Obama / Sebelius in 08!

Obama / Sebelius in 08!

PF Harlock   June 4th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

You're pretty naive, Mike. It isn't not possible to conduct politics in Chicago without dealing with crooks. It is a good thing? No. Is it reality? Yes. Will Barack Obama have the mandate and allies necessary to effectively battle that same problem in Washington, DC? Yes.

Michelle   June 4th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Hey Mike~
did you keep reading…Obama was never involved. Never summoned. Never indicted. Your dreams of scandal arent going to materialize.

Build a bridge and get OVER it.

Black Republican - New York, New York   June 4th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Obama has some popular white guys in his corner. This looks bad for McCain.

That said, if Obama wants to lose bgi time, he can go ahead and pick Hillary as his VP. The woman is so hated that a black unknown political rookie beat her! Geesh!

Hillary is prolonging her concession remark because she wants Obama to make her his VP on condition that he serves only one term and then she gets two run and serve one term in 2012. She may even ask superdelegates to approve this.

But Obama would do well to ignore this, because he is dealing with a devil in the flesh who makes promises she cannot and does not keep. Remember Florida and Michigan? Oh yes, she made a promise and then went back on it.

If Obama wins, and that's along shot right now - this should be his top five:

PRESIDENT OBAMA
VICE PRESIDENT RENDELL
SECRETARY OF STATE KERRY
ATTORNEY GENERAL EDWARDS
DEFENCE SECRETARY POWELL

McCain, meanwhile, should name Rice his VP and Romney his Federal Reserve Chairman.

???   June 4th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Why does everyone always harp on Obama's experience? How much experience did Lincoln have going into the presidency? In fact, the two Illinoisians have much in common.

Karen in Fla   June 4th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Akman, are you serious? PLEASE tell me that was sarcasm…

The so-called "Unity" that Obama thinks will happen - that everyone will just fall in line as soon as he says so - isn't going to materialize the way he hopes. And his snotty supporters are only making it less and less likely to ever happen.

Algoabob- Obama is not "MY" candidate. I have believed him to be too inexperienced since this farce of a primary race started and nothing that has happened has changed my mind. The last person who preached "CHANGE!" and had little experience has been in the Oval office for 7 1/2 years and see where that got us.

MARYANN Oswego IL   June 4th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Obama needs Hillary to win a BIG win!!!! To all of you Hillary bashers…Republicans are afraid of a OBAMA /CLINTON ticket …..not choosing her is forgetting about the over 18,000,000 voters who voted for her. Do not turn your back on us…

Bill PA   June 4th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

The girls of America, stay at home in November, your voice does not matter. Just ask CNN and other media pundits.

Bill PA   June 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Hillary for CNN

shelly   June 4th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

i'M GLAD TO SEE THE MOST COMMENTS ARE POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE OF nOMINEE oBA