June 5, 2008
Posted: 11:15 AM ET

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(CNN) — Several of Hillary Clinton's congressional supporters have nixed their plan to write a letter to Barack Obama advocating he ask the New York Democrat to serve as his running mate.

According to Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the supporters felt the letter would be misunderstood as them demanding the Illinois senator choose Clinton.

"We've decided to communicate our views informally," Schultz said Thursday.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


CD   June 5th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Speaking numbers Obama simply cannot win. 1. 1/2 of the voters that will not for him that would have voted for Hillary are not going to vote Obama even if Hillary is on the ticket, they simply dislike Obama that much. 2)There are more older white people in this country than younger college people and older (retired, etc) are more reliable voters. 3) Even if Obama gets 100% of the black vote , which he will not, it is still not enough.

Thje Wright thing is going to haunt him and cost him the White House. And apparently there is a video tape out there with Michelle O. giving a speech a Trinity that is not complimentary. Moderates have a greater chance than liberals to win the Presidency. Obama in no way shape or from is a moderate. And for all of ou who think ANY President will be able to just pull out of Iraq, you are very naive.

The last thing - in head to head town hall debates McCain has a great advantage. Obama speaks well with a prepared speech but other wise he stumbles. This is not to mention that according to The Wall Street Journal article which is very accurate. Obama has to raise taxes on the middle calss by about 15-20% to cover all of his social spending. This is on top of the enormous amount he will raise taxes on the upper income people.

This is not about Obama and the color of his skin. I wish he was a moderate or slightly left, I would vote for him. But, he is extremely liberal and his ties to radical black theology are going to bury him regardless of what MSNBC says to the contrary.

I think America is ready for a multicultural President, just not Obama.

White, Female, & Republican for Obama   June 5th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

To all Hillary supporters: Come on! You know darn well that Hillary is too arrogant to ever take the 2nd place spot!! If Obama is elected in November, we will be out of Iraq and ready to set a course of rebuilding our country and defending AMERICAN soil…not every place in the world that McCain seems to think shotgun democracy will work in… If McCain wins, we will just continue our meddling and middling in the Middle East!
Use your heads! Unite this party of yours and make a difference in November!
I'm voting for a Democrat for the 1st time! Obama WILL lead this country to better days!!!

Fran   June 5th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I am only so glad that my grandchildren aren't able to understand all this nonsense. I have never seen such a "drama queen" in my entire life.
This "bad" loser attitude of hers is nothing I want to teach my grandchildren.

Does this mean we teach our kids that if you have had a "wonderful" ball season but lose at the tournaments, it is okay to walk off the winner and take time to deal with it?????!!!!!!!! But then, come back 3 days later????! NONSENSE!! She really blew it at the end.

What a big, big, cry baby. In my opinion, she has disgraced herself and her family. We keep hearing all about her 18 million votes!
HELLO…………he also got 18 millions votes but MORE delegates.

You lost………………..!!!!!!! NOW DEAL!

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

MOST OF US IN THIS GROUP HAVE BEEN EXECUTIVES

IN MEDIUM TO LARGE CORPORATIONS.THE TYPE OF

RHETORIC WE HEAR FROM HILARY SUPPORTERS,

IN A CORPORATION WOULD GET YOU FIRED IMMEDIATELY.

IT WILL MEAN THE END OF A POLITICAL CARREE IN THE NEAR

FUTURE AS WELL. THAT ACCOUNTS FOR THE TYPE OF

VOTERS SUPPORTING OBAMA. THEY UNDERSTAND THAT

WE ARE IN HEAD TO HEAD COMPLETION WITH THE ENTIRE

WORLD & THE ONLY WAY TO STAY AHEAD IS TO STAY

TOGETHER. ONE AMERICA ONE PEOPLE.

Lisa   June 5th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Marge Hibbing,mn I find your comment offensive you are angry and you are mean you need to watch a soap opera or something that will calm you down. Vote for McCain if it will make you feel better. I guess another 4-8 McBush years are not going to bother you!!!

Independent in Iowa   June 5th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Rena: You are dead wrong.

He owes 18 million of her voters. He split the party and he has to make the right decision to bring those of us that have left back into his court.

If she isn't on the ticket we will send your rock star right back to the Senate; you will see the democrat party discinigrate. I've already left the party due to your hateful comments towards her.

Go ahead, try us. I'm sick and tired of the badgering Hillary and her supporters have received from you over the past few months.

mususbahu GERMANY   June 5th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

what the hell does this woman wants.my God,why cant she accept the fact that its all over .she should step down like a hero but not like an idiot

WILMA   June 5th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

THE QUESTION IS -WHO REALLY WON. MORE PEOPLE VOTED FOR HILLARY. DON'T WORRY , WE DO NOT WANT HILLARY TO TAKE THE VP….WE WILL VOTE MCCAIN ANYWAY , BECAUSE WE NEED TO BALANCE THE POWERS AT THIS POINT. MCCAIN IS MODERATE CONSERVATIVE AND THE DEMOS ARE NOW EXTREME LIBERALS IN CONTROL OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE. SOO…..

kr   June 5th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

No Hillary No Vote for OBAMA

LB   June 5th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

It is Obama's choice to choose he wants. I do think the Hillary supporters need to get behind Obama just out of respect for Hillary. If you don't vote for Obama you will be leaving a terrible legacy for the Clintons in the History Books. It will go into the books that the Clintons were the ones who ended up loseing this for the Democratic Party. Is this how you want history to be written??? Someone has to win and someone had to lose. We need to unite and not let McCain win in November. EVERY women should not want that. Anyone who has a child 10 or older could and most likely will end up in Iraq over the next 8 years if McCain wins this election. That is like signing a death wish for your own child.

abby   June 5th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Obama is a FRAUD - and will NEVER be elected - he is far too radical - and seems to attract the same types.

McCain will take good care of us.

Alicia   June 5th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

OBAMA DID NOT DO A THING TO HILLARY YOU HILLARY SUPPORTERS!!!!! HE NEVER WANTED HER OUT OF THE RACE. HER 'FRIENDS' ARE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT THE COUNTRY THAN HILLARY…..THEY CALLED HER AND ASKED HER TO BE A PROFESSIONAL AND CONCEDE LIKE ANY DECENT PERSON WOULD HAVE.

IF YOU FOLLOWED THIS ELECTION TRULY, HILLARY WAS SURE IT WOULD BE OVER FEBRUARY 5TH. SHE MISJUDGED. SHE NEVER REGAINED AFTER THE CAUCUS STATES. HILLARY'S CAMPAIGN FAILED. FACT. HILLARY'S CLOSE CIRCLE BEGGED OTHER SENATORS, REPRESENTATIVES, ETC. TO ASK HER TO THINK OF THE COUNTRY AND NOT HERSELF. MOST OF THESE PEOPLE ARE HERE ARE McSAME OR LIMBAUGH(GO BUY SOME VIAGRA). I WAS FOR HILLARY, BUT IF I HAD BEEN FOR OBAMA AND SHE WON…I WOULD VOTE FOR HILLARY. $4 GALLON OF GAS; FORECLOSURES; STAY IN IRAQ UNTIL WELL PAST 2013…THAT IS MCSAME'S POLICY…BUSH PART 2!

Kenneth M   June 5th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Dear Voter: Fact is, she got more votes than any primary candidate in US history, including BO.

And what good did it do her? Taking a popular vote to a deleget fight is like taking a knife to a gun fight.

But I do agree with you voter, Hillary should sit this one out. Keep your support. We will do it with out you. Most Republicans dislike McCain so thanks but we will take it from here.

Mariela   June 5th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

I am Hillary supporter and so disapointment with the outcome of this primary special the DNC that gave Hussein 4more vote and they rule 1/2 vote we are not half people. THis is not democracy. I am so ashame of the democrats. Hillary is the best qualified person for this job she is smart, a fighter, has the experience and she is not socialist like Obama. I have talked to some Venezuelan people and they compare Hussein to Chavez on the speaches especially the one he delviery in Oregn. I am voting Mccain, there is no way i voting for hussein. He is worst than carter. His ideas are pure marxist socialst. He does not share my views, and I do not buy the he did not know about his pastor and all his radicals friend he has. USA deserve better than this. He is a extremely leftis liberal. he will be worse than carte.

My vote will be Republican

Mccain 2008

No way Obama he is not going to win. Hillary supporter will not support him even if hillary is on ticket. Hillary deserve more

DeeJam - Los ANgeles   June 5th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

I don't think Hillary is that concerned about the VP slot right now. She is letting this loss soak in and soon she will realize that she couldn't work under a president that she thinks she is better qualified than. I hope she bows out gracefully.

Barack the Vote in RI   June 5th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Thank goodness…..During his speech, he clearly extended the olive branch - she was the one who decided NOT to concede and back his nomination - something which whould have sent a clear signal that party unity was the key agenda - not her own. Picking her for the VP slot would be a grave mistake. Since Caroline Kennedy has decided to join Obama in his search, I really don't think she'd pick Hillary to watch her dog let alone become Vice President.

American   June 5th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Some of you people need to relax.
Obama or McCain.
Dem or Rep.
Pick one.

Move on.

Barrington of Cambridge   June 5th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Why would they want to be on the same ticket with a sexist who is bound to lose to McCain? I'm surprised Geraldine Ferraro has requested that Obama put Hillary on the ticket.

Is this how women operate politically?

Is this what we should all respect?

Not my mom, sisters and daughter … just Hillary and her female supporters which is HARDLY a representation of ALL women.

I've seen VERY LITTLE from Hillary to respect if I can be honest.

Nancy Pelosi, now she is a respectable female politician and a hero to me the female members in my family.

The Clear Thinking Independent   June 5th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Scrapping the letter would be best for all parties … especially those that hope Mrs. Clinton might be selected as VP

Mr. Obama knows who Mrs. Clinton is and does not need any additional information from her advocates.

If he requires additional info, he'll make it known.

Jerry from Tennessee   June 5th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

I have have been a Democrat for over 45 years and I cannot remember a time in which the DNC has shown so much negative bias toward one of their candidates and so much positive bias toward the other. I will not vote for Obama unless Hillary Clinton is on the ticket.

AW-NJ   June 5th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Obama's supporters, it is about Obama needs Hillary's support to win in Nov. If Hillary's supporters vote McCain in general election, then Hillary would have a good chance of coming back four year later. The VP spot to Hillary will secure Obama 8 year of presidency if he is elected in Nov.

Cat   June 5th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

For the Hillary supporters who say they will vote for McCain in November–consider this: McCain does not support women's healthcare rights. He does not support insurance companies paying for contraceptives. He does not support teaching safe sex practices, only abstinence. He does not support helping low income families the tools for family planning. He wants to overturn Roe vs Wade. You women who support Hillary now–is this really what you want to happen to all the progress we have made? Do you think this is what Senator Clinton supports? What is your motive? I don't get you at all. Voting for McCain is like biting the hand that feeds you. Listen to Hillary and support Obama now that he has the nomination.

True democrats   June 5th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

True Democrats will continue to vote for the very best candidate available to them.

They will protest the unfair election policies of their party.

They will support liberty and freedom and the RIGHT to vote.

They will write in Hillary Clinton in Nov.

Peter E   June 5th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Obama supporters don't care at all about their candidate's 'positive' message of 'hope and change.' All they care about is parroting old republican talking points about Hillary and trying to push her off the planet. For all the talk about party unity there are far too many of them declaring how they'd rather vote for McCain than have Hillary on the democratic ticket. They are blinded by their own hypocrisy.

gary   June 5th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

KENNETH M. GET A LIFE. WITHOUT HRC ,O.B. WILL LOOSE IN NOV. ITS HATERS LIKE YOU YOUNG HATERS THAT RUINED O.B.'S CHANCES TO ELECTED IN NOV. ALL YOU HAVE IS HATE AND TRASHING THE CLINTONS AND HER SUPPORTERS THROUGH THIS WHOLE RACE IS GOING TO BACKFIRE NOW.HRC HAS PROVED HER ABILITY TO RUN OUR COUNTRY. O.B. HASNT. SHE DESERVES TO BE VP. O.B. AND HER WOULD BE AN UNBEATABLE .IF O.B. WANTS HRC FOR VP. YOU SUPPORTERS SHOULD APPRECIATE THE BEST. O.B. KNOWS WHO WILL HELP HIM THE MOST. O.B. IS FOR UNITY ,NOT HATE ,LIKE YOU O.B. SUPPORTERS SHOW. IF O.B. KNEW HOW YOU SUPPORTERS HATED ON THE CLINTONS AND HER SUPPORTERS, HE WOULDNT BE TO HAPPY WITH ALL OF YOU. UNITY ISN'T HATE. JUST REMEMBER YOU HATERS. WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND. THINK ABOUT IT.

tedious898   June 5th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Barack supporters…..Don't be fouled …there are republican (neo cons) looking for a life on these boards. They need us to continue fighting with Hillary supporters for us to have a chance at McSame winning. John is a nice man. He just has it all wrong…old ways

Carl   June 5th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Obama should never even consider Hillary as a running mate. It was obvious when her campaign manager introduced her as the next president of the U.S. on Tuesday nite and then she didn't even conceed that she was still planning on continuing the fight for the nomination. She was still holding out hope that with the republicans going after Obama that just possibly there might be something damaging coming out or that national pools might show later on that McCain was way ahead in the pools and then the superdelegates would switch back to her in August. I don't fault her for wanting to win and not wanting to give up when there might be an outside chance later on. But having said that, Obama cannot say ok Hillary–keep up the fight and try to take this from me but you can still be my VP if stealing the nominamtion from me doesn't work out.

Wow   June 5th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

How unsupportive of one candidate, while advantaging the other, CAN the democratic party BE- and still claim to be democratic?

Charlotte   June 5th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

The Obama-bots who think we Clinton supporters are yelling unfounded sexism, please remember that in November and don't start yelling unfounded racism when he loses.

Mike   June 5th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Good thing because I am an Obama supporter and I would vote for Ralph Nader if she was on his ticket. We need change, we need people that do not have views of politicians over the last 35 years. We need new blood and take back America for the people. Hillary has too much baggage with her corporate ties.

Jeff from NY   June 5th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

I would like to respond to goamericaclinton, June 5th 11:31 statement about pulling out of Iraq too soon. Obviously you weren't listening to your candidate very closely. Hillar said OVER AND OVER that she would begin pulling out troops in 60 DAYS. If you are really a Clinton supporter, you would remember this and rescind your comments on Obama otherwise you're a hypocrite. It is ok to prefer one candidte over another but point out the differences, not the similarities. You need to get over your anger and remember how very much alike Clinton and Obama are on the issues. Remember that McCain is, amongst many other things, against abortion and wants to stay in Iraq as long as it takes.

tomagoose   June 5th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Wasn't Hillary VP under Bill's Presidency? She's probably thinking…been there, done that.

betty   June 5th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

No to OBAMA / HILLARY TICKET… she and Bill has been so disrespectful towards Obama and they are the ones who tried to play the race cards but it didn' work. They have done everything they could to try and bring him down it's has been disgracefull their true colors have come out. Hillary does not represent Change… she is all about self. No more Clinton's in the White House. She LOST and she is still trying to stay in the spot light

B   June 5th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

obama or mccain

Gene   June 5th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

The undemocratic party has threatened democracy not just here in America but around the world.
The DNC rules committee knew that when they stripped the delegates of Michigan and Florida that the people would not let it go and they knew that they would be able to swing this election and have more power than all the voters. They robbed me of my vote counting and I am not in Michigan and or in Florida. If they can do this in Michigan and in Florida they can do it anywhere. I can not and will not support a party that believes that it is appropriate to deny the voice of the people. This election in my mind has been rigged and staged. I could care less who was on the ticket Hillary or Obama, The Undemocratic party will never receive my vote, until they change the their own rules. A note to all the young people, you might like Obama and perhaps for good reason but if you vote Democrat this fall you will effectively be setting the precedent for your most basic rights to be violated. If you are not from Michigan or Florida consider that the rules committee has the power to take your vote away and they have done it before and they will again. This election is no longer about Obama, Hillary, McCain, the war or the economy.
This election is about confronting the serious threat to democracy.
The Undemocratic party is a socialist, and undemocratic movement and strong leaders in the party need to get involved and fix the problem.

Arkansas Undertaker   June 5th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

I think this was a smart move.

I thin Obama will choose Hillary as long as he doesnt feel pressured by her supportsor feel like he will have the baggagge know as Bill Clinton to content with.

Obama/Clinton 2008

Seth   June 5th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

please don't listen to the Republicans trolls pretending to be HRC supporters and suggesting that you write her in. That will only ensure McCain wins in Nov.

UNITE and BEAT MCCAIN

Alice   June 5th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Sure, because they realized that such a letter would be the kiss of death to Hillary's VP aspirations.

The more they try to pressure Obama, the more he has to resist to show he isn't weak.

Their best bet is to lay low and try to be gracious. (But I hope it doesn't work.)

ALuCaRD   June 5th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

These Fanatical Clinton Supporters Really piss me off all White Comments aside Father Pleger was right Seems somebody thinks their ENTITLED and Beside hillary doesn't want to be VP she wants to be Co- President

OBAMA O8′

Hillary 4 VP=Death Ticket

Donna in ID   June 5th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

This will never get posted.
I can not believe all the hate out there. You have all fallen into the Media thinking with out checking facts. Hillary was not the only one to vote for this dumb war. She sure as hell didn't do it her self. Look to the Republicans that were in control for that fieasco.
There needs to be some big changes made in the Democratic party. This whole delegate set up if flawed. along with Caucus'. I would also like to see the Electrol College done away with. You vote your vote should be counted. I have to admire anyone that gets into the political rat race and runs to the end so everyone gets the right to vote.
Thet is what this country has prided itself on for ever, But we have been getting more like 3rd world countries and the votes either don't count or they are stopped before the race is over.
Now if you all out there with so much hate in your hearts you better put it in the right direction. That is the public it self. We are allowing the Middle East and oil countries and companies to tkae over our country. They control us and don't even have to fire a shot. They are controlling the whole world. And we don't need them since we have more oil than they do. It is about time we as the people of the USA start making the contacts to get us using us to get back to being a self suffecient country.

The Lady   June 5th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Please let this go and let Obama choose who he wants to be his VP. The more you try to pressure someone into doing something the more they resent it, this needs to be his choice.

Michael   June 5th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

A rare moment of lucidity from a bunch of shrill, menopausal white women.

Peter E   June 5th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Amusing. Really shows what Obama support is about: they wouldn't care if Hillary made her concession speech now. They didn't care that within 24 hours of her loss she started campaigning for Obama. Heck, they even screamed 'we'd vote for McCain if Hillary is on the ticket.' Now you wonder where democrats get their 'hatemonger' label from?
Oh, and notice the utter lack of the 'positive message' in their posts.

DEM-OCRISY   June 5th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

SO the lesser candidate is installed over the will of the people.
Fair elections?

Bitter Tommy Hussein in St. Louis   June 5th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Well, good for them! I don't know how many ways there are to say this: Obama picking Hillary to be his running mate will turn his campaign into the P.T. Barnum circus. And you can't get Hill without Bill. And when Bill hits the campaign trail for Obama, when is he going to open his big pie hole and drive away some key constituency that Obama is seeking? After all, that's what he did to his own wife in the primaries.

Nobody will take Obama seriously anymore when he says he wants change, and nobody will take Hill and Bill seriously when they say "Vote for Obama" after they trashed him relentlessly for so many months.

Finally, it's bad enough that Obama is held responsible for what other people say and do (Wright, Ayers, Pfleger, etc.), but now if he picks her, he would be held responsible for all the Clinton scandals as well.

If Obama wants to shoot himself in the foot, picking Hillary as his running mate is the way to do it - he'll blow all his toes right the heck off.

larry buchas   June 5th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

You never know. She's still on the short list of candidates.

I'm waiting to see how Hillary heals the wounds and attracts all her supporters. Democrats need to realize what's at stake otherwise they turn into Bush voters.

Obama's the only choice we have!

Vicki NH   June 5th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Wake up people……The VP slot has to be voted on at the convention in August. It is not Obama's decision alone. With that said I think Senator Clinton would make more progress and do great things for our country in the Senate.

David, Santa Rosa, CA   June 5th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

I just don't see this Obama/Clinton ticket. Hillary can be more effective in other roles with more power.

The Fox   June 5th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Are you Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

What happens when the Democratic party is split?

A. Republicans sweep
B. Republicans sweep
C. Republicans sweep
D. Republicans sweep

MELMARIE   June 5th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Now that sounds better!

Gilbert, Los Angeles   June 5th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Obama 08′
Hillary needs to move-on, God Bless her.
NO NO NO, to V.P. I hope Barack Obama, picks someone else
besides Hillary. Obama was and is much, stronger than Hillary.
YOU Democrats NEED to be more Positive, Obama is your man.
GET OVER IT, Hillary is OUT.

Kwakwu Ananse   June 5th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

HILLARY, PLEASE GO AWAY!
HILLARY, PLEASE GO AWAY!
HILLARY, PLEASE GO AWAY!
HILLARY, PLEASE GO AWAY!
HILLARY, PLEASE GO AWAY!
HILLARY, PLEASE GO AWAY!
HILLARY, PLEASE GO AWAY!
HILLARY, PLEASE GO AWAY!
HILLARY, PLEASE GO AWAY!
HILLARY, PLEASE GO AWAY!
HILLARY, PLEASE GO AWAY!
HILLARY, PLEASE GO AWAY!

I AM AN INDEPENDENT!

a voter in New York   June 5th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

To Skeptic:
Your theory is flawed.
If Hillary is on Obama's ticket I vote McCain.

I will not support her in anything she does to represent me. because her entire attitude does not represent me. Anyone who sides with her type of "win at all cost" politics is not indicative of who I want representing our country.

I will not vote for her for the Ny State Senate I can promise. her actions during this campaign have been deplorable.

She has lost much credibility in too many eyes.

deM for olition   June 5th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Is the gang rape over yet?
Democrats are REALLY democratic.
Out the door i go.

Clinton Supporter   June 5th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Not sleeping at the switch June 5th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

This whole Media Storm that STILL promotes Hillary more than Obama reminds me of when that Black guy won on American Idol BUT the White kid who came in Second got ALL of the Jobs and Media attention from that day on!
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LMAO….CNN should now be named BNN for Black News Network or Barack News Network!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JIM...TX   June 5th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Not sending a letter for Hillary to be the VP nominee was a good move. We don't need a bunch of disalusioned Clinton fans trying to shove crap down our throats! She's NOT needed on this ticket in any way, shape or form. She be nothing more than a BIG NEGATIVE to Obama. To you who say he NEEDS her more than the other way around….BS!!!

Dianne in CA   June 5th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

come November, my vote will not be for Obama. Against McCain, perhaps, but not for Obama…Sadly, media sexism (including CNN), were among the many contributers to Obama's nomination…

As for the Veep, I'd love to see Hillary, but it is the nominee's decision.

Come November, only one word will decide the election -
FLORIDA.

Dal CA   June 5th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Let OBAMA choose the running mate. This will be done after vetting the running mate and seeing if the values match as well. Right now HRC and Obamas values do not match, hence she may not be the VP candidate.

prabir   June 5th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Here is the question from the "THE GREAT JACK"

who was and is burden of TRUE DEMOCRAT for the last four decade and who helps to bring the democrat in the power with vision, courage and self esteem and prosperity. Who help to resue democratic party from the political history. VOTE FOR A OR B.

(A) Kennedy / Carter / Kerry / Dashe / Leahy / Dodd and et. al

OR

(B) BILL CLINTON / HILLARY CLINTON et. al

MBFLA   June 5th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Who in the world would vote for 4 more years of recycled Bush! Vote for the Democrats for all of our sakes!

Hillary supporter from Texas   June 5th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

McCain 08…. Hillary 12

james   June 5th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

It is pretty simple Hillary's race is done. Obama has the right to choose the VP running mate. People trying to pressure him into taking her are quite simply wrong. It is back room clinton politics all about all the things wrong with Washington.

Mk   June 5th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

I am looking for some answers from Hillary supporters.
How can you say you supported a woman who has spent he entire political career fighting for you and AGAINST the Republican party and vow to vote for John McCain?
If you truly supported her why would you be so willing to insult her in this way?
Either you did not truly support her or you are not willing to treat her with the respect she has earned and vote they way SHE will vote, for the things SHE fights for and believes in.
I guess we watch and see if you really do support her or if it is all just talk.

Sharon Minnesota   June 5th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

I see the Obama network is up and running for him today as always. Hillary Clinton has no need to hang her head or capitulate to anyone. A pathetic media fires up Obama supporters unnecessarily by their constant negative critiquing of Clinton. It's to their advantage to keep the fires of dissent burning. So many simple minded people fall for the emotional fever pitch rhetoric, they are so predictable. Again, we ask where are the educated people in the Obama camp?? My advice to Hillary Clinton would be to run as far away from the Democratic Party as possible and take her family with her. She and her family have already been hacked up and picked over by the Obama campaign, the DNC and the media vultures during this entire primary race, not to mention her supporters and campaign workers. I am praying daily that the Clinton supporters, independents and all good Republicans will see through the Obama smoke screen and get on board with the only candidate left who can lead the USA to safety, President, John McCain 2008.

Nia   June 5th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Serves them right. What gives them the right to try and force they way on him.

Jon   June 5th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

I pray that the hate you have in your heart for Hillary will be turned to peace.

Jen-0-palooza   June 5th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Clinton's as the VP's (yes, that is intentionally PLURAL) would
RUIN Obama's chance at the White House.
Trust me, the Republican's are hoping/wishing/praying that Obama picks Hillary because it will totally SINK his chances.
Be smart, Democrats, quit falling for the Clinton spin, you'll do FINE without them!
Obviously, or Obama couldn't have come out of nowhere to beat her in this primary.
Clinton's are OLD SCHOOL and divisive!

Steve   June 5th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

The Democrats are going down in flames. The Democratic National Committee has no one to blame but itself.

RTB   June 5th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Obnoxious idea to begin with.
She lost ,he will choose the partner to run with.
Typical Clinton people- rude and devious.

Chris in Florida   June 5th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Wrong Caryn, WDC - we won't . We're not voting for Barack - get used to it and get to like McCain…..

Clinton Supporter   June 5th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

PS….you Obamabots had better state sending your money to the DNC or they will be going under….wil I LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike in Calgary   June 5th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

"SHAME ON YOU HILLARY CLINTON" to paraphrase your own words the day after she ended a debate by shaying she was "honoured, truly honoured to be with Obama", she goes behind his back and shouts to he followers " SHAME ON YOU BARACK OBAMA". She said Obama is two-faced about NAFTA in dealing with Canada. It turns out that CBC, the Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star and CTV report that it was in fact Hillary Clinton's own aides in a Pre-Budget media lockdown in Ottawa Canada, who said that the NAFTA talk was not to be taken seriously. Your are a shrill hypocrite and a disgrace to women, to Arkansas, to Illinois, Pennsylvania and New York and any other State which you claim to be your home state. It's obvious from photos over the last 6 months that this campaign has taken a terrible toll on you. Chill it so that you gain some perspective.

Your really did seem to be losing it … and I don't just mean the nomination contest! Chill out with Bill!

Mike

JOSH   June 5th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

AS A VOTER WHO IS BACKED BY MILLIONS, BARACK BETTER KNOW THAT WE DEMAND HER ON THE TICKET BECAUSE I AS AND MILLIONS OF OTHERS WILL MAKE SURE NO ONE WINS . JUST MCAIN!! PUT HER ON THE TICKET OR START WRITING YOUR OWN CONCESSION SPEECH OBAMA. WE GOT THE SAME STRENGTH AS THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS AND IF WE BACKED MCAIN HE WOULD WIN. DONT THINK THAT I CARE ABOUT THE PARTY CAUSE I DONT!!!PERIOD. YOU SEE HILLARY CANT DEMAND THAT SHE BE ON THE TICKET, BUT WE CAN!!!!THE VOTERS!!!

Ed From Milwaukee WI- Swing State   June 5th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Stop trying to pressure our next president into making a decision. Its Obama's choice, not Clinton's suppoters.

jim   June 5th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

are we all still in junior high? man, democrats are such complete goofballs (i am one of them)… i just hear the theme song from "my little pony" when reading this article. talking about sending a letter from you all. man, grow up. give the guy a call and tell him what you think. don't make some big ridiculous letter with signatures, and smiley faces, and friendship bracelets… THIS IS WHY WASHINGTON IS SO MESSED UP. all the nerdy folks who couldn't get dates in junior high are now leaders of our government.

OBAMA MAMA   June 5th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Josh: That had to be one of the most ignorant responses I've heard so far today.

I'm starting to wonder if racism is playing a role in the decision of many of Hillary's supporters. Why else would you choose a "republican" over another "democrat". It's really sad. History has been made. Obama will be the president, not because ignorant people like you won't vote for him, but because people who want "real change" will. Go for it Obama. We got your back!!!!

McCain - you're TOAST !   June 5th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Mcain - time to change your diapers !

Lindsay in CA   June 5th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

These supporters are insane. It is not their place to offer up Hillary as Obama's VP. I believe they are being very disrespectful to the democratic pres nominee. Very tacky.

A.J. in Fla   June 5th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Mr.or Mrs. Setemup, please get off the " Cool Aide " and to Mr. Obama please consider a Republican for your VP choice as the best way to insure your best chance to get elected…!!!!!!

Bob   June 5th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Barak is in the driver's seat and the decision is his. If it is in the best interest of the Democratic Party and this country, he should choose Hillary, but it should be on his terms, not hers.

arc, Lugano   June 5th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Hillary Clinton or her supporters aren't in a position to demand anything at this point. She won't even concede the race with honor and dignity, instead 'suspending' her campaign while attempting to impose her will of relevance on the country into waiting to hear "What Hillary Wants". I voted for President Bill Clinton in '92 and worked as a volunteer on the campaign in '96. The manner by which they approached this nomination campaign has changed my opinion forever.

Sharon Minnesota   June 5th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

My advice to Hillary Clinton would be to run as far away from the Democratic Party as possible and take her family with her. She and her family have already been hacked up and picked over by the Obama campaign, the DNC and the media vultures during this entire primary race, not to mention her supporters and campaign workers. I am praying daily that the Clinton supporters, independents and all good Republicans will see through the Obama smoke screen and get on board with the only candidate left who can lead the USA to safety, President, John McCain 2008.

Clinton Supporter   June 5th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

quent97 June 5th, 2008 11:46 am ET

The best thing to do is to leave this up to Barack and his close group of advisors. All of this talk of requesting, or demanding, that Hillary be on the ticket needs to stop. What are we voting for a person or the issues that concern us? Personally both could have done a great job given their platforms so I don't see what the problem is. However, I don't like Hillary and her supporters holding the democratic party hostage. They are making thisng real ugly.

Once the dust settles I think the true democrats will show their support.
==============================

I hate to be the one to break this to you Obamabots….but there are Millions less true Democrats now….with what the DNC has done to our party will be changing to Independent….the Democratic Party of today is not the true democrats!!!!!.

You can take Howard Dean and the DNC and stuff them where the sun don't shine!!!!!

David from Bremen,Germany   June 5th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

According to HRC Barack Obama is not qualified to become President of the United States not to mention Commander in Chief of the USA Army. He should not even pick up that phone at 3 am when those children are sleeping deep!
So why should she want to become a VP of somebody who is not good enough to be P? Does she want to give him lessons every day about how to be a President?
NO BO/HRC TICKET !!!

Charnel in NC   June 5th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

This is a nightmare ticket. Obama will lose if she is on the ticket. Remember 1/2 of this country's voting age said they will not vote for her "under any circumstances." If she is on, oh, well… McCain will occupy the White House for next 4 or 8 years. Let's face it.

Independent in Iowa   June 5th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Rena: You are dead wrong.

He owes 18 million of her voters. He split the party and he has to make the right decision to bring those of us that have left back into his court.

If she isn't on the ticket we will send your rock star right back to the Senate; you will see the democrat party discinigrate. I've already left the party due to your hateful comments towards her.

Go ahead, try us. I'm sick and tired of the badgering Hillary and her supporters have received from you over the past few months.

Zachary   June 5th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Also Hillary has a lot of baggage with her husband and it would be easy to paint her as unmoral. Trust me i live in the south. people here hate her. I have met many people that like Obama but wouldn't vote for him if Hilary was on the ticket. One of them has been a republican his whole life. I do think Obama might should choose a women as his VP but i don't think it should be Hilary

Sick   June 5th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Any real democrat would realize HRC and Obama had very few differences in their stances on where to take the country. If many of you "Hillary" fans would stop watching T.V. and get to the issuues, you would realize there is no way a REAL DEMOCRAT could vote for McCain. Voting for McCain is voting against the Democratic Party not just Obama.

annieoakley   June 5th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

"literate" democrats know that misspeak = lie
Do literate democrats also know that I-attended-that-church-for-twenty-years-and-never-heard-anything-anti-american also = lie?
Yes, I am aware that I am paraphrasing.

maybe this word literate does not mean what I think it means

gl   June 5th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I blame all this negilative from Hilliary and her supporters this mess! Get out the race Hilliary so we can move forward. This is not just your world and it everybody. More on now already! Why do we have to wait until Saturday and then on and on. I will not believe it until I see it.

we need real change a "her-story" not another "his-story"   June 5th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I know senator clinton is a formost a staunch democrat and a party loyalist. But I really wish and urge her run as an independent and put the country first and your party 2nd.

we need a strong leader like Hillary Clinton to be the leader of the free world who will fight for all of us. finally to make "her-story" and not just another "his-story".

bernie   June 5th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

i can just see it now when mccain and the republican party makes a comment about obama the will say he is a racist.he wants change when the 527 people get on him he will see what nasty really is like.his wife aunt ester's comments will come out before long and we will see how she gets out of this mess.i have been a democrat all my life.but the way then d.n.c. and the press treaty hillary not this time.mc cain will get my family and my vote in the fall.

J. Sully, New York   June 5th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Hey Marge from Hibbing. You probably voted for George Bush.

SAY HELLO TO PRESIDENT OBAMA IN NOVEMBER YOU IDIOT!!!

Liar, Liar pants on fire   June 5th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Obama does not need your help to determine his running mate. Why do white people and others think they always need to offer their opinion to blacks? We are very capable. Keep your opinions to yourself. If he wants it, he will ask. Get over yourself!

Ken   June 5th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Someone mentioned that this was about Obama, but I disagree for it is about the American people and who they want to lead our country.

Unless Obama truly considers Hillary Clinton for VP, I feel that he is going to have a really a hard time beating McCain in November.

The Democrat Party needs to make sure that wanting to win back the White House, that they need the strongest ticket possible. In my opinion, I beleive that a ticket of Obama and Clinton would truly be unbeatable!

Obama/Clinton 2008

Desmond Sequeira   June 5th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

A more genuinely supportive response from Mrs. Clinton and all her 18,000 supporters would be: O.K. We have have made our point. Now, let's all join together and energetically support the chosen candidate irrespective of whether or not he and his team of decision makers choose Clinton or somebody else for VP.

That will show that you are ready for some real change in spirit, instead of a grudging delayed-as-long-as-possible concession which is hardly the way to demonstrate that you would make a good VP.

Sharon Minnesota   June 5th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has no need to hang her head or capitulate to anyone. A pathetic media fires up Obama supporters unnecessarily by their constant negative critiquing of Clinton. It's to their advantage to keep the fires of dissent burning. So many simple minded people fall for the emotional fever pitch rhetoric, they are so predictable. Again, we ask where are the educated people in the Obama camp?? My advice to Hillary Clinton would be to run as far away from the Democratic Party as possible and take her family with her. She and her family have already been hacked up and picked over by the Obama campaign, the DNC and the media vultures during this entire primary race, not to mention her supporters and campaign workers. I am praying daily that the Clinton supporters, independents and all good Republicans will see through the Obama smoke screen and get on board with the only candidate left who can lead the USA to safety, President, John McCain 2008.

Re Hillary: Are you Smarter Than a 5th Grader?   June 5th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

What happens when the Democratic party is split?

A. Republicans sweep
B. Republicans sweep
C. Republicans sweep
D. Republicans sweep

tedious898   June 5th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Hillary Supporters…Help Barack help our Nation. We Obama supporters beg you!

MD   June 5th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

If Obama were truely qualified,
If Obama were truely a unifier,
If Obama had not shown himself to be just another politician,
If Obama had substance,

Then Hillary would have already dropped out.

Obama is unqualified, divisive, inexperienced, and without substance. Hilllary is right to stay in the race. Perhaps the stuper-delegate, or even the elected delegates, will come to their senses.

Howard Dean should be removed from the party for allowing us to get into this quagmire.

Charnel in NC   June 5th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

No more Clintons, please!!
People with last names other than Bush and Clinton can run this great country. Obama earned his right to pick his own VP on his conviction. Please do not take that right from him. He earned it fair and square. He doesn't need this kind of nonsense!! Leave him alone. Just remember, NO MORE CLINTONS!!

GL, Bend, OR   June 5th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

To those Clinton supporters who want to influence Obama to accept Hillary as VP … come on, you know she's not a 2nd place gal. She needs a position where she can fully use her talents.

Now, if you really want to do something for her - Send a check to our local high school. The Clinton's have not paid their bill. Our Bend-LaPine school District has had to pay the costs for President Clinton's campaign visit, which includes having to pay for the two sign language interpreters who were to be paid directly by the campaign.

Now that would help education in our area. Thanks in advance!

Independant now   June 5th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

The difference between Hillary supporters and delegates is that the superdelegates didn't want to come out and support Obama until the end of the race. They were already for Obama. Most Hillary supporters will not vote for Obama.

NO more Clintons   June 5th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Since when is she Lady Liberty OMG you are dreamers wake up and see the world she did the damage speec s/ debates all we heard was her bragging on McShame and how great he is then add damming untrue remarks will not print that were so mean and nasty while Obama answered a few but let the rest of their wind blow her out of the race .
Willy was on anything negative he could dream up untrue he looked like he was so mad he would blow his cork .
Let me say the best thing when they were on was turn the dial we got fed up of their mean hallow negative speeches.
Now see how she has acted our children would get away with such conduct .
Give us a break if you want McCain vote for him and stop threatening you were only fallowing because of gender nothing less nothing more. If you dont have some children get with it in 19 years they can leave for a war she voted for Iraq .

Abbey   June 5th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

To Chris in FL,

We don't need you as much as you think we do. Quite honestly, you probably wouldn't vote Obama either way. I won't pander to people having temper tantrums. Vote whichever way you want.

David Goldman for OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

THE BEST THING THE DEMS CAN DO IS JOIN THE

THINKING AGE. THEY HAVE A GREAT & COMPETENT

LEADER IN BARACK OBAMA AND

THEY SHOULD BE TIRED OF BEING HOODWINKED

BY THE LIKES OF BUSH. IF MCSAMES POLLS DON'T GO

DOWN BY DOUBLE DIGITS IN A MONTH, WE KNOW

THE DEMS DOING THE SAME STUPID THINGS THAT

LOST THEM THE WHITE HOUSE LAST TIME. THOSE WHO DO

NOT COOPERATE TO STRENGTHEN THIS PARTY SHOULD

BE TREATED AS REPUBLICANS & VOTED OUT OF OFFICE.

Nopride   June 5th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Have some pride Hillary!! Your supporters should not demand it. Please leave yourself something for our daughters to look up to. Your speech two nights ago will always be remembered.

Rocky   June 5th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Probably a good move as this would only give the Obamites reasons to cite as to why they would not pick HRC as they are being "forced". Poor babies- give me a break. To have Caroline Kennedy as one of the search committee members for VP- this is all symbolism. No substance just part of the golden rhetoric. He's no JFK. I still can't believe a junior senator is actually being considered as the President of the US. Has everyone forgotten what a mess we are currently in after voting in the prior NEWBIE? Give me a break! I still can hear his wife saying for the first time ever she is proud of her country. Although she probably would not do this I am sorry that HRC doesn't run as an independant as right now it looks like our 2 choices are pick the least worse one!

Tjaye in LA   June 5th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

This is good. She is taking steps towards healing. I got her email this morning announcing that she is going to concede and support Sen. Obama.

Let's move forward team. We need to get our babies out of Iraq and focus on catching Osama "I'm ready for my close up" Bin Laden.

Obama/APPROPRIATE RUNNING MATE - 'OOO8!!

Kay   June 5th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

What next? Now the Clinton campaign is putting pressure on Senator Obama to put her on the ticket. After all the negative things she has done to Senator Obama and now she wants to be his running mate. Her supporters are women and people who have not realized all people are created equal and can't look beyond the color of ones skin. Senator Obama is about bringing all people together for a common goal.

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA   June 5th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

I can only imagine that such a letter had to have been written by Hillary Rodham Clinton! She is so overbearing!

Charlotte   June 5th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Obama needs find a weaker person the himself to be his VP. Good luck with that prospect.. I am a democrat, I am not a Republican. I have voted for Republicans in the past because the Democratic Party chose the wrong person in my opinion. It was also the opinion of a lot of other democratcs who crossed over to vote for Reagan. I do not believe Obama is the best person for the job. The DNC has been trying to force Hillary out of the race for along time. That is what I find objectionable. The media has given Obama a free ride. The Wright issue came out because they finally had no choice but to air it. I am not happy my candidate lost, that is true. Once again I am forced to choose an alternative to the nominee. I choose to write in Hillary Clinton.

shirley   June 5th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Hillary is manipulating her supporter's into a campaign to put her on the ticket, one wonders exactly what she is asking for in return for her support. Ambition is Hillary's motivator, always has been

ms.sims   June 5th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

I think all the Obama supporters should spend more time focusing on our candidate and not bashing Hillary and her supporters. Some of them will come around in the months to come and support Obama, other will choice to support McCain. And those who are voting McCain aren't really paying attention to the things you are telling them anyways so don't even waist you time. There are equally numbers of Independents and Republicans who will vote for him as well. Let's get focused on the general election!! I'm ready!

Woman from Caribbean   June 5th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Congrats Obama! From the first win in Iowa I started looking at (white)Americans differently. I actually felt hope and could relate to Michelle Obama's statement of being proud of the USA.

That is, despite America's superpower status I always felt the majority would not come so close to electing a black president during my lifetime.

So now there is an opportunity to address Bush policies that have had a negative global impact AND elect the first African American (nb who has no black blood relatives in the USA!) to improve the overall image of the USA and people would rather vote McGain over Obama??
I am disappointed that Clinton's supporters being predominately women, undeudcated and poor would advocate such vindictive, backward attitudes! How do you think these 'fighting' now portrays American women to the rest of the world?

I consider myself progressive and a feminist but at this stage to watch American woman support continued division is not indicative of the true nature of 'women'. Yes we are strong and willing to fight but we also nurture and are willing to accept for now the strides we have made.

God bless you all!

HRC should bite the dust   June 5th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

You all are also forgetting that there are many other excellent VP candidates who could bring additional people from both Clinton and McCain camps out to vote for Obama… Hillary is a loser for the same reason John Kerry lost - lack of integrity and shifting positions just to please the audience.

annieoakley   June 5th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

"literate" democrats know that "misspeak" = lie
Do literate democrats know that I-spent-20-years-attending-that church-and-i never-heard-anything-anti-american also = lie (and yes I know I am paraphrasing) ?

Hmm… maybe this word literate does not mean what I think it means.

Tula   June 5th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

I am surprised that CNN would post such a discriminatory remark as the one posted by Marge Hibbin. People seem to forget that Senator Obama is just as much white as he is black. Now Marge Hibbin, the only time that you will puke is when you look at your flippin face in the mirror. People like you are a disgrace to society.

marine   June 5th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

I think Hillary Clinton's supporters would have been more willing to vote for Obama in the name of "party unity" if the media hadn't treated her so unfairly during this campaign, and if Obama supporters gave her more recognition for her accomplishments, rather than badmouthing her all the time…. .

Independant now   June 5th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

They can't be in a dead heat. I've talked to 100 people and they said they they couldn't stand Obama.

Jeff   June 5th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Hey America, do you have any idea how polls are conducted? I'll give you a hint: you don't ask 100 of your friends what they think (no matter where you live).

I'd also point out that you misspelled the word "derelict." Here's hoping (against hope) that this little piece of irony is not lost on you.

Burt   June 5th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

The paid Obama supporters have flooded the internet with garbage. McCain will be the next President.

Wayne, Greenville TX   June 5th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Marge Hibbing Mn June 5th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Like real true Americans we will never vote for scum….

Chances are you voted twice for George W. Bush, Marge, so you have already voted for scum.

JW   June 5th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Like Hillary or not, she is the only person that can ensure a democratic victory in November. If Obama is a realist, he'll suck it up and ask her to be his VP, otherwise it's "I, John McCain, do solemnly swear"

Zachary   June 5th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

People that claim that the media is sexist against Clinton are foolish. Clinton had my vote until Obama came along and now if some of your vote for McCain because Clinton lost is just sad and immature. What i suggest is listening to Obama message as though you believe what he is saying instead of critically because he is running against you candidate.

Clyde   June 5th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

We must ALL remember that Hillarys supporters in Congress and Senate NEED her to get a far as possible so they can take advantage of her position to help THEM in Their careers. It is the same with the Billionairs and corporate heads.

Hillary is not a valuable friend simply as a NY Senator alone and I am guessing many of her "supporters" have stuck with her this long banking on her Bid for President. Now that Obama is the Nominee her market value has plunged and as people do they will now flock to the person who CAN help them the most and that is Obama. Politics is a rough world and it is ALL about WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR ME? Right now unless you need something really bad in NY it will no longer be a Clinton.

caribbean   June 5th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Mr. Obama cannot win the presidency without Mrs. Clinton .The realty is Mr. Obama cannot win on his own. Watch for the V.P. I understand he is being use to continue the Kennedy legacy. "Be careful what you wish for."

MD FOR OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Good. the agony of da feet.

pa voter   June 5th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

And we all Know we have to tip toe around Nobama. For now the polls are tight, but I think the dnc screwed things up for their party. And I don't think it can be fixed till we get some new people in there and that will take a while. Clinton supporters like myself say this election for what it was……a fixed race. They took a big crap on us and having hillary on the ticket won't fix it for most of us. I think McCain can.

Burt   June 5th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Most of Hillary supporters will vote McCain. Obama, with the help of the un-democratic DNC, have destroyed the Democrats chances to win the WH.

Good luck to you President McCain ..

NJ for Clinton   June 5th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

I would have thought that Obama who says he is for change would do what is good for the party and NOT IGNORE 18 million Hillary Clinton supporters. If the Democrats loose in November it will be because Obama lost it for them. I will vote for McCain. We the people want our voices heard.

TK   June 5th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

This is blackmail. Obama should be allowed to choose a VP based on his own needs. I don't see any chemistry b/n HRC and Obama.

Walt   June 5th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

goamericaclinton

I certainly hope with that attitude that you are in the military, or that you have served in the military, or that you plan to join the military soon.

I also hope that all your children, and your children's children will fight in all the wars that you seem to think are necessary.

War is not necessary. I am not even sure how to describe a person who believes war is a must.

Diplomacy can work, once all of the world's cowboys and failed politicians are dispatched to the ranch.

signed
a veteran

Betty   June 5th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

I have never seen and heard so much mess in all my life! I have seen out right hate for Obama and his supports by HRC people. We are going to hand the race to the Rep in Nov because we cannot put this petty mess behind us. The bottom line is we have been lied to by the current administration, people are having to choose between food and gas. And for MCCain to even suggest the Dem Candidate go and visit Iraq when we have a crisis here is crazy!!! Please let us all be unified and do the right thing for America! Obama won get over it and let's move on!!!!

Independant now   June 5th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

I don't believe I will vote for Obama even if Hillary is on the ticket.

indy dem   June 5th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

If she really wanted VP she should have kept her mouth shut and let him come to her. Now he can't choose her even if it would be good for the party. She's her own worst enemy

Charlotte   June 5th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Obama must find weaker person then himself to be a running mate. Good luck with that prospect. I am a democrat, I am not a Republican. I have voted for Republicans in the past because the Democratic Party chose the wrong person in my opinion. It was also the opinion of a lot of other democratcs who crossed over to vote for Reagan. I do not believe Obama is the best person for the job. The DNC has been trying to force Hillary out of the race for along time. That is what I find objectionable. The media has given Obama a free ride. The Wright issue came out because they finally had no choice but to air it. I am not happy my candidate lost, that is true. Once again I am forced to choose an alternative to the nominee. I choose to write in Hillary Clinton.

nov08   June 5th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Come the Nov, the leaves will fall and so will the dems,,,again. Nobody knows how to lose an election better then us.

www.peopledemocracy.com   June 5th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

"You Quit, Hillary" Media says
People say, "Don't Quit, Hillary"

Allie   June 5th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

If not Clinton for VP, than who?

The idea of Obama picking Edwards or Richardson for VP over Hillary is laughable, given their poor showings during the primary…. I'm not sure how well Clinton and Obama can work together–that is an honest concern… but no one can deny that she has a VERY strong, loyal voter base. It's very ignorant of Obama supporters to write her off so quickly and say "forget about her", because she has a bargaining chip that could definitely add to Obama's campaign.

D Pflum   June 5th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

We must move forward. NO NO NO NO to Hillary being on the ticket with Obama.

Would those Hillary supporters just grow up and accept the fact that she lost. Did you ever see a small child scream and throw a tantrum if they did not get their way? That is the way a lot of Hillary supporters are acting.

Joe   June 5th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Like so many others - prior to Tuesday I felt selecting Clinton as the VP candidate was the best strategy to employ to unite the party and maximize our chances. But her actions that night - still trying to ignite indignation from her supporters - and stillnow when exiting the race (but keeping her name on the ballot for the convention) - make me realize she will never really support Obama.

She still hasn't even had the grace to call him and offer congratulations. I don't think she has a clue that respect is not a one way street. Much better for everyone if we move on and eliminate Clinton from consideration for VP

indy dem   June 5th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

If she really wanted to be VP she should've kept her mouth shut and let him come to her. Now he can't take her even if it would be good for the party. She's her own worst enemy… Just like 15 years ago when she couldn't make enough friends to get her health care plan off the ground

Rich In Seattle   June 5th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

For anyone who says Hillary was pushed out because of Sexism, the only people I saw using her gender as a weapon was Hillary. Now if she would have lost to a white male (or as you see them, the bad guys I guess), but she lost to a black male who didn't use race.

I firmly believe that if Hillary ran a fair and honest campaign and didn't pull the gender card (and yes, sometimes the race card even if you don't want to believe it) then I think she would have won easily.

Hillary lost this herself. She all but had it handed it to her, it took effort on her part to bring herself down.

Sam, Grand Prairie TX   June 5th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

To Clinton Supporters (Charlotte especially)

I would like to apologize for the comments that have been made by many Obama supporters. They have been bitter and divisive. Obama needs your vote but I need it more for the sake of my son, who fights for his country. Please no more war! Obama supporters please end the Clinton bashing and focus on McCain.

Robert NYC & Miami   June 5th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

PLEASE HILLARY,

RUN AS AN INDEPENDENT!

John   June 5th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Since when does the loser of any contest dictate to the winner of said contest?

By the way, Marge. With insight like that (the first comment), it's a wonder you are not a leader. What a wonderful vocabulary and disposition you have.

Ric   June 5th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Clinton Democrats for Mc Cain '08!!

jim   June 5th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

A fist bump buy our future fist lady what a joke.

FORMER HILLARY SUPPORTER   June 5th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

IT'S NOBODY'S DECISION BUT OBAMA'S…….

AFTER THE WAY HILLARY BEHAVED SHE SHOULD JUST TAKE HER DELUSIONAL SUPPORTERS AND GO AWAY .

SHAME ON HILLARY …..IF HILLARY IS A VP OBAMA WILL LOOSE THE INDEPENDENT VOTE INCLUDING MINE.

FEMALE FORMER HILLARY SUPPORTER

Caryn, WDC   June 5th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

I really glad that the people around Clinton are finally beginning to carry themselves with some dignity and intelligence.

We'll let the tide settle and most of her supporters will come on board.

America   June 5th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

The story about the poll where they are in a dead heat is complete garbage! I have asked 100 people this week and not one is voting for McCain and I live in UTAH!!! Do a real story you derelects!!!

Change for the better   June 5th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

I consider Hillary supporters to be on the fence just like the suprerdels. They'll come around, once they get to know McCain and it's time to vote.

Rena   June 5th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

My goodness, the man has won let him make his own decisions. He doesn’t owe Hillary anything. She overlooked the caucus states and it cost her nomination. Get over it already. She lost and he won fair and square; he out campaigned her. The media and all these people who keep pushing for Hillary to be VP, give her space, OH poor Hillary; nah give me and America a break; it's time for Hillary to go back to New York and do whatever she was doing there which was much of nothing. We are so sick of the Clintons hogging their way. They have served their time in the white house and now it is someone else turn. Who made them god of the democratic house; that's the problem we give people too much clot and then they turn around and expect everyone to bow down to them. This is what they get for putting people up on a pastel.

Barack step up to plate and run your own show just like you ran your campaign. The democratic house didn't make your plans to run and campaign; so you don't need them to tell you how to select your house for President. Whether you win or lose will are still proud
of you.

Ben (New York)   June 5th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Ann

Who cares what you think…..the superdelegates didn't!!!!!

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

WOW GREAT THINKING.

DO SOME MORE OF IT.

enoch needles   June 5th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Harriet Christian complained about an "inadequate black male". I guess Hillary has "inadequate blackmail" to ransom the VP spot.

Venus   June 5th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

I guess they got the message loud and clear yesterday that Obama's team has started the VP selection! In other words——— this is about Obama and not Hillary! Also - this Demo-Party is about the Party and not just Hillary! She can always leave her memebership card at the door!

It's funny that now ———– many of Hillary's supporters who said some pretty nasty things about Obama now feels like he should pick Hillary as his VP! If Obama needs her as his VP - he shouldn't be running for president!

Hillary supporters should be trying to figure out how Hillary is going to pay her bills! Her camp is almost $40-million in the red!

And——- considering how Hillary has conducted herself in the primary– NO to her for his VP or any where near D.C.!

Go Obama! We trust you to make the right selection!

Hillary Supporter   June 5th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

And you somehow think that after your potty mouth remarks about Hillary that her supporters should support him? Think again you stupid people. Hillary is no longer in the game, so just shut up about her. We really do not want her on the same ticket as him. We would accept it only if she accepted and wanted it. I think she is just trying to keep her promise ot unify the party and that if she was asked to do it she would. The beauty part of all this is that her supporters do not have to worry about their jobs in politics - we can do whatever we please and boy will we ever. And one more thing, get off our backs about Obama and unifying the party, blah blah blah. Too bad for you nasty people now. I hope the media and the dem. heavies (and Oprah) learn a good lesson about sexism when we do vote for Obama. As far as Oprah's happy dance goes - hope is doing that same dance when her ratings drop even more than they already have.

Hillary Speaks 4 me   June 5th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

MCCAIN over OBAMA ANYDAY ANYTIME!!

McCain is not like bush. He doesn't lie and he is an honorable person. In the short period we gotten to know NOBAMA, he has way too much baggage.

WRIGHT=REZKO=AYERS= REPUBLICAN IN WHITE HOUSE 08

Sarah   June 5th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Let move one step at a time…
1/First Hillary will endorse Obama this Saturday.
2/Next Hillary will start campaigning for him in States where she is stronger such as Florida and W Virginia
3/ As a result the tension will be low and supporters of both sides will come together for the common good of the party and the country
4/ By the time we go to the convention, Obama and his Supporters will be running towards Hillary to be his running mate. Decision about VP need to come later
5/ That means democrats will have the coming 16 years of presidency

Yes we can and we will

Mary Sunshine   June 5th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Oh, those terrible Clinton supporters. I see BO doesn't seem to getting the usual "lift" in the polls that comes with crowning yourself. A dead heat, they say.

Well I guess you're glad we "nervy" Clinton