..*** A healthy Relationship BEGINS with communication *** …

Let's hope it was positive and works to build a better America..

I have to agree…Hell, all this talk about Obama not having the experience….We need to ask ourself…What has experience got us the last 8 years? Definition of insane…To do the things over and over again and expect different results…how's that one for you ANGRY WHITE WOMAN? I think there is a deeper reason for your hastily defection…Hmmm. You tell me and please try not to "Mispeak"

Go!!!!!!!!!!! Barack, I know you can deliver, and change our nation by the grace of God.

"She served them water?" No details!!

If you're a true Democrat and beleive in the Democratic platform then voting for McCain doesn't help in any way. All it shows is that Democrats are divided and bickering. Go ahead, be a soar loser, vote for McCain - the Republican - and throw away women's rights. That's not what Hillary stands for and not what she would want.

Democrats stand united and we WILL take back this country we love so much from a third term of Geroge W. Bush.

Yes, we will. Obama for President!

Praise be the Lord!! So it our time. "We the people…", get ready for deliverance from the grip of the neocons who have picked our pockets and used our children as cannon foddor to enrich themselves in an unjust war. Praise be the Lord!!

I AM GLAD THAT THE 2 OF THEM WERE ABLE TO TALK AND HOPEFULLY COME TO SOME POSITIVE AGREEMENT.
I REALLY HOPE ALL THOSE STAUNCH HILLARY SUPPORTERS WILL VOTE DEMOCRATIC NO MATTER WHO THE VP IS. WE ARE TALKING ABOUT THE POSSIBLE OVER TURNING OF ROE V WADE
OUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS THE FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN AND THIS WAR IN IRAQ. THESE ISSUES ARE SO BIG THAT IT WOULD BE DEVASTAING TO US AS A NATION TO VOTE MCCAIN OUT OF CHILDISH SPITE. PLEASE PLEASE DON' T SEND US DOWN THIS PATH. THESE JUDGES HE WILL PUT IN PLACE WILL BE THERE FOR LIFE SO ONCE MANY OF US ARE DEAD AND GONE ARE CHILDREN AND THEIR CHILDREN WILL BE STUCK FIGHTNG AGAINST THEM.
PLEASE THINK AND TRY NOT TO BE SO REACTIONARY.

""So bill wasn't there…..i wonder if he refused or she didn't want him there?""

Why would Bill be at Dianne Feinstein's house?

His presence would only further demonstrate that Hillary's political career was only made possible by Bill's political career.

Which is of course true, but why demonstrate it?

Way to go Hillary and Barack! Now, all of us who have supported Hillary or Barack need to follow their example - get it on the table and then move on to support the Democratic nominee into the White House.

PS - Anyone who was a Hillary supporter and says that they will support McCain you need to take a second look… If your candidate can move on and support Obama I would think that you could too. By supporting McCain you are supporting the war continuing, you are supporting the economic policies that have this country going down hill fast and you are supporting to continue the policies of the current Administration. I know that you really don't want that for yourself, your children, your grandchildren, your country.

It is time for us Democrats to come together. Let us please STOP all the divisive comments about one another. Obama does need Clinton and her supporters to win back the White house. i am quite sure the Hilliary will play an large part in a Obama organization. Her roll will make or break us Democrats. Our children need Obama in the White House. There are millions of people that dont have health care or suitable heath care. One month ago I lost my Dad to cancer. The pain is still there for me. But his insurance didnt want to pay for certain drugs or procedures. It is time for that to end. Woman voting for McCain will end your right to choose. We have a war that many are being killed or injured. And what is the government doing about it? Not enough. It is time to end this war. It is costing $12 billion dollars a month. Just think of what that money can do right here in the United States. I would like to see my nephews and nieces get the education that they need. I dont want to see no one else have to bury there son or daughter due to this war. Let us come together and vote for Barack Obama. Please

I'm an Obama supporter, and gardless of the last few months, Obama/Clinton seems to be the best option for democrats in general.

so please fellow supporters, just like you want her supporters to embrace our nominee, think open-mindedly of senator Clinton being VP, and you all know so well, its for our own good.

PLEASE UNITE!

One can only hope that Barack told her in no uncertain words she WASN'T going to be part of his TEAM! In spite of her supporters vowing to vote Bush 3 (who really cares) with the right choice as VP we can overcome those turncoats an whiners…….

Well looks like the worst case senerio of Hillary running as an independent is out of the window. But we'll see what she says tomorrow. Democrats Unite.

OBAMA '08

I have voted republican for over 30 years, but I am looking forward to voting for Barack Obama. He sounds like just the person this country needs. The few delusional Hillary Supporters, that say they would vote for McCain instead of Obama, always sound like they are speaking for the entire 18 million Hillary Voters. They don't seem to realize that they are in the minority. The majority of Hillary supporters would prefer her but will become loyal Obama supporters soon. I have noticed, that on all these blogs, it is usually the same few hate filled people that respond over & over again with their delusional comments. Wake Up People, Let's get this country moving in the right direction.

every hillary supporter I know and they are a lot of them told me they will vote for Obama in Nov

Democrats will unite! And we will begin to work together, because frankly with the mess the Republicans have gotten us into, if we can't pull it together to work together, we don't deserve to win. I mean please–an endless war, our $ devalued, our production base decimated and jobs exported, millions without healthcare, politics being pushed into the Supreme Court with right-wing judges, need I go on? Frankly, I was an Edwards supporter. Ya think I didn't have to face disappointment when he pulled out? But I put on my big boy pants and decided to support whichever Democrat won the primary. Hillary would have gotten 100% of my support had she won. Barack will now get 100% of my support.

I LOVE THE DEDICATION AND CONCERN FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. I AM VERY HAPPY THE OBAMA AND CLINTON HAVE TAKEN THESE STEPS TO UNITE OUR PARTY.

THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE BITTER BECAUSE THINGS DIDN'T GO YOUR WAY, NEED TO GET OVER IT. GO, VOTE FOR MCCAIN. IF YOU ARE THAT CHILDISH AND INSECURE THEN OBAMA DOES NOT NEED YOUR VOTE AND HE WILL MAKE IT WITHOUT YOU. NOTHING LOST. EVERYTHING GAINED. STOP YOUR WHINNING AND JUST GO.

OBAMA/CLINTON ALL THE WAY 08′

Secretary of Health and Human Services for her. Not VP !!

This makes me feel good about the process and our party. It sends an important signal and is the beginning of true unity in the Democratic Party.

Bravo! Hillary and Obama.

I hope Obama will not choose Clinton for his running mate. That would not be a "dream ticket", but a "nightmare"!

This is not a good move on Obama part !! Please try to avoid these kind of meetings. This could create some negativity.

I love the part where she served them water. That was really exciting to read about. What juicy details! Both candidates are garbage. They will give the government more control and people less power over their own lives. And will spend more of our money to do it. McCain is also an idiot. It is a lose-lose situation for the next 4 years.

The thing I find interesting about this meeting is that the PRESS was outraged because they were not included…..I hope both candidates tell the press to bug off somethings are not any of their business so get over it…..

Hillary may have lost the nomination, but she still has a lot of power in the Democractic Party, and she has connections all over the country. Obama may not ask her to be VP (he's have to put up with Bill) but he's not a stupid man. She will be on his team. You watch. He will offer her an extremely high Cabinet post, such as Secretary of State (which is more powerful than VP anyway) and she will take it. The two of them, will form a formidable team that will scare the hell out of the Republicans and turn McCain's hair white….oh…wait…well, too late on that one…but you get the idea.

Hillary should not be VP. That's a slot for people like Dan "Potatoe" Quayle". Hillary can do a lot more, and have a lot more power if she's the Secretary of State, or the Secretary of Health. Put Edwards in as Attorney General, and put Bill on a plane as a permanent good will ambasador, and you've got the beginnings of a really good team. Give the VP slot to some political lackey that did a good job for the party (like they always do).

How silly. It sounds like ten year old girls dishing gossip.

i will vote for Big-Mac

IF NOT HILLARY THEN OBAMA!!!

Good that it happen but still no V P PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who cares why they met. Definitely a losing combination. You DemocRATic clowns need to understand that Barack Obama cannot win the presidency because he will not carry a single state in the south against McCain. I don't care what the pundits say. The south is still very much divided along racial lines and that is the way it is going to stay. A black man aligned with a much loathed Hillary Clinton creates a losing ticket for the DemocRATs. It is so funny watching you DemocRATs fumble all of yourselves. The irony of this whole situation is that when you guys lose this election it is just going to solidifiy the national mentality that a "black man" or a woman is not prepared or qualified to lead this nation, thereby setting back the possibility of attaining this goal anytime in the near future. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to kill two birds with one stone.

If Obama and Hillary can meet and come together, the voters in their parties should be able to do the same. After all the infighting is over, everybody has to realize what the bigger picture is… making sure those who support Bush policies aren't allowed to continue enforcing them.

The Dems infighting needs to be over. We need to shake hands and all get on the same page, because we are family. If we don't, 2 years from now, we'll think what's going on now in this country was "the good ol days. We need to shut down the lies, the rhetoric, the sexism, racism, and all the other ism's that are dividing up the Dem. Party.

With all the voters that both Obama and Hillary can bring to the table, we should win in November. But the question is to Hillary supporters, how bad do you want it? Protest votes, and no votes equal at least 4 more years of suffering. I personally don't want to suffer another 4 years, so I'm putting my money with the "presumptive nominee"

People are saying that Obama needs Hillary to win in November.

HOW SO?

He won the Democratic Presidential Nominee so he can win in November without her. Many Many people who were Clinton supports will vote for Obama. Not all of her supporters think only of themselves but for the democratic party.

Time for you people to Grow Up !

I am getting extremely sick and tired of bitter, divisive HRC supporters constantly making "voting threats" against Obama. I absolutely don't feel Obama should bow and kiss the butts of HRC supporters to get their votes! After his nomination, if bitter HRC supporters refuse to support Obama ONLY because it's "a woman's turn", or because he bested the Clintons politically at their own game, or because his campaign followed the rules laid down and still won or because he's an African American, then DON'T VOTE FOR HIM!

If Obama loses to McCain, then he loses! But this is HIS election to lose, and no one else's. He should pick his own VP and the HRC supporters should suck it up and stop sniveling! Obama is his own man, will pick his own VP and will develop his own platform and agendas. Let him lose during the GE if bitter HRC people don't support him. But Obama should NEVER kowtow to HRC supporters who threaten not to support him out of racism or bitterness. Either you people accept him, or vote McCain, or stay home and save the gas! Stop posturing and threatening about voting for McCain and JUST DO IT! Vote for McCain! Git er done, then let's ALL suffer the consequences because of the bitter, the ignorant, the selfish and the racist ones!

I don't understand what HRC supporters want from Obama. Do you want him to quit the race and hand it over to Clinton to satisfy your selfish lusts for a female president? I watched C-SPAN coverage of the RBC proceedings and was disgusted the way HRC supporters behaved. They behaved liked street thugs…same as the FL Republicans in 2000. As a lifelong Democrat, if the DNC loses the GE because we're still divided, then we DESERVE to lose and only have ourselves to blame!

Obama & Clinton go to a secret location after working hours…
Hmmm, it makes your wonder if they were doing more than just talking politics (wink).

Democrats United.

Angry white woman,

You're a fool. McCain's Supreme Court appointees will do more to undermine you as a woman than your protest vote could ever be worth.

Please be realistic when you make that statement. The media is not "nice" to anyone. Don't let the way they handled and continue to handle this issue sway you vote for McCain out of anger. That is only going to hurt all of us if we have another 4 yrs of a Bush administration hidden behind the name of John McCain.

Hopefully there will not be others that defect like you because of anger or any other issue just because Obama is the Democratic nominee. In reality, Obama and Clinton's platforms were not that different, you should want CHANGE over any thing McCain promises. Please don't make that mistake.

I was going to comment about Mike's statement, but I think the board handle it beautifully!!!

I thnk it is wonderful to see these two human beings (cause I think we forget that) come together, minus the political ruckus is a great thing and say good things for are future.

First thing she needs to do is pay the money back and stop being sleazy

I DO NOT think Edwards would ever want to serve on a ticket with Hillary. As you might have observed during the primaries, Edwards felt much closer to Obama than to Hillary. My sense is that Edwards, Obama, Byden, and most of the others simply DO NOT share the values of the Clintons. These people know the Clintons very well, and none has come out to support her. They will never serve on a ticket with her. I share in their values; thus, I will no longer support any Clinton in my life. The Clintons betrayed my trust and respect before they left office, and have continued to do the same!

Hillary supporters - Last nights meeting was about how to incorporate Hillary voters with Obama's, her role in the new adminstration, and also ….how to get paid for some of the debt she incurred. Hillary is 30 million in debt, at least 10 of that was money Hillary took out of the clinton's bank account. So for all of you who keep insisting that Obama needs Hillary more than she needs him, think again. If she doesn't get VP, she wants to be made whole again. She still owes staffers paychecks, and herself money. Obama may be able to buy her silence….

It is time for everyone to stop the back stabbing and back biting. We must unite, or we will loos more of our civil liberties in November.Democratics must stick together, or the rein of terror and war will continue. Kepp talking Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton. Let us all work together to crush the Republicans in November.

Initially, I was angry that Hillary lost. I was threatening to vote McCain but if Hillary is willing to work with Obama, I think I am more inclined to vote for Obama, even if she isn't on the ticket. Though if she is, I think it would be pretty powerful. With her on the ticket, its the message of "Change with Experience." McCain's campaign wants more debates because they know they can run circles around him on policy but if they have to debate Hillary on policy, McCain loses. Obama draws the crowds and inspires everyone while Hillary beats down the GOP on policy. Perfect match huh?

YOU HATERS GET OVER IT. IF O.B. PICKS HRC ,ITS BECAUSE HE KNOWS SHE IS THE BEST . YOU KEEP HATING ON THE CLINTONS , YOUR CANIDATE O.B. WILL LOOSE EVERYTHING. UNITY IS PEACE AND TOGETHERNESS , NOT HATE WHAT YOU O.B. SUPPORTERS BRING. THATS WHY O.B. AND HRC MET SECRETLY. THEY DIDN'T WANT THE BIAS MEDIA ,OR YOU HATERS TO KNOW. ITS HIS DECISSION. IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR COUNTRY AND CANIDATE, YOU BETTER START GIVING CREDIT AND RESPECT WHERE ITS DO FOR (HRC) AND HER SUPPORTERS. O.B. KNOWS HE NEEDS HER AND MAY EVEN PUT BILL IN A CABINET,POSSIBLE FOREIGN AFFAIRS ,WHICH BILL CLINTON NOWS ALOT ABOUT. ITS TIME FOR YOU HATERS TO GET A LIFE AND GET PAST YUR BIAS, AND HATE. THIS COUNRY NEEDS BOTH HRC AND O.B. TOGETHER.

To Hillary supporters, if you vote MCain, enjoy suffering the consequences. Obama can run again and will remain in the senate. You will only hurt yourselves. Please trust, that if you all and Hillary cause Barack to lose, we WILL NOT Support Hillary in 2012. Your nastiness can go both ways. Black voters put Bill in office 8 years, see if we help you in 2012 or beyond if you take this from Obama. Why is it people are so hateful toward Obama. The man won fair and square. Women voters, do you actually think McCain has your best interest at heart? Forget about your reproductive rights….

They need to run together, think people an African American and a White Female on the same card. They bring the best of both voters together, they would win by a landslide, Obama canot win with out the voters that Clinton brings

Guys it is time for democrats to unite and focus on the great challenges waiting ahead of us.

What is wrong with people.
The nature of campaigns is to get your opponent out of the race, and to win.
IF WE ARE HONEST WITH OURSELVES-Some of the attacks from supporters of both have been equally harsh and hateful. The two of them have enough integfrity to work it out & do whats best for the democratic party and the country. Together or on different fronts.
So haters see ya! and keep hating until you get sick, and the rest of us-the majority will work hard to win back the White House.

STILL, STILL, EVEN STILL

THE HRC SUPPORTERS CANNOT ACCEPT THE FACT THAT THEIR CANDIDATE LOST, PERIOD!

FOR THE LAST TIME, IF YOU FEEL LIKE SUPPORTING MCSAME, THEN GO AHEAD. YOU DO NOT NEED TO EXPLAIN TO US YOUR REASONS. BUT WE WILL NOR WILL SEN. OBAMA BE BULLIED, FORCED OR LOBBIED INTO "GIVING" THE VP SLOT TO HRC.

Whew! Apparently Mike of Raleigh doesn't realize that the that more Obama voters rejected HRC than HRC rejected Obama.

HRC had her opportunity to win the nomination and choose who she wanted as her VP. She doesn't nor do you get to choose or have a say in the matter at this time or any other time.

Paula, your comments are rude. No ONE including the media has coddled Clinton in this entire process. So keep your viciousness to yourself.

Oh man, the republicans are in sssssooooo much trouble. What a great thing Obama and Clinton did. Putting your feelings aside for the good of the country. Do you smell that? That's change a comin. Smells so good.

Obama/Whoever '08

They need to run together, think people an African American and a White Female on the same card. They bring the best of both voters together, they would win by a landslide, Obama canot win with the voters that Clinton brings

TO: "Angry White Woman June 6th, 2008 10:21 am ET

The fact of the matter is, that Obama won fair and square. OK, maybe Hillary may have been treated badly at certain points during the McCain. But couldn't Barck say the same thing?? That is just the nature of politics. And in the end, we are all on the same team.

So go ahead and vote for John McCain out of spite. The Democratic party doen't need people with your attitude anyhow.

Democrats forever (Obama-Clinton united)

John YOUR comment was just as offensive as Mike's. What are YOU BOTH trying to prove? That you are vicious?

Finally, Obama can relish in his victory.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obama/Hillary08

A true democrat will vote for the candidate that is most qualified to be our president. Senator Obama Iraq retreat policy will cause troops to be slaughter in Iraq and some might make it out of Iraq. I will vote for Senator McCain because his Iraq policy will protect our troops and bring the troops home with honor.

I am sure her VP offer is a done deal. Realistically, it is the only way to unify the party and beat McCain. She has a significant amount of the votes of the Democrats. It's not like she only has a small percentage. She has at least half the votes and more popular votes fromt he primaries than does he. He needs the support of her followers to win. He knows it, we all know it.

I did not like Obama, at all, but I'm open to change, and new ideas, and being from AZ, and liking John McCain, I STILL LOVE the idea of ANY democrat in the White House. The world will rest easier. I do hope he chooses Hillary, or Gov. Napolitano. Either would unite the party. He needs a female VP.

Let's get these two on the ticket together and kick some McCain a*s. I'm a proud Hillary supporter, but I'm also proud to vote Obama in November.

If Obama and Hillary can meet and come together, the voters in their parties should be able to do the same. After all the infighting is over, everybody has to realize what the bigger picture is… making sure those who support Bush policies aren't allowed to continue enforcing them.

The Dems infighting needs to be over. We need to shake hands and all get on the same page, because we are family. If we don't, 2 years from now, we'll think what's going on now in this country was "the good ol days. We need to shut down the lies, the rhetoric, the sexism, racism, and all the other ism's that are dividing up the Dem. Party.

With all the voters that both Obama and Hillary can bring to the table, we should win in November. But the question is to Hillary supporters, how bad do you want it? Protest votes, and no votes equal at least 4 more years of suffering. I personally don't want to suffer another 4 years, so I'm putting my money with the "presumptive nominee"

She will complement the work that you've been doing.

Don't go it alone. It's a lot of work.

Obama/Clinton 08 &12

I wish their supporters would take a their que from them and see how they come together to talk, away from the media and supporters, away from the partisanship and the demands.

They truly are the leaders of our Democratic Party. My respect grows for Obama day by day and I was always crazy about Hilary. They are comming together and its time for the party to do the same.

Obama/ Clinton 08 or Obama/? as long as Hilary is in Cabinet.

What a man of Integrity! He truly wants what's best for our country and initiating this meeting tells us a lot about this man. I think he is going to make a great president.

I am glad to see that they can act as adults now. I do not want four more years of Bush with McCain, no more illegal wire taps, needless wars, etc. It is time for democrats to focus on the real problem and not destroy each other's candidate of choice. That battle is over, now the real contest begins.

Obama is too smart to put Hillary on his ticket, so if he does he will have been intimidated by the Clinton machine. If I were Obama, I would rather lose the election than be tortured, tormented and undermined by the in-House Clintons for four years. Forget about there ever being eight years.

I am an Independant in Minnesota and I ask–Why do we need a two-party electorate system in America?

In Europe, many parties are acknowledged on the ballot, in which case more people become involved in their elections.

I think Senator Clinton would do best in the cabinet position of Secretary of State. Hillary has the foriegn diplomatic experience when she served as the First Lady.

Whatever has to be done to win the White House! As Rick James would say," UNITY!"

if hillary supporters don't vote for obama,so be it! he's gonna be president,an it's gonna be on you guys,not being a part of history.what are you goin to tell your grandkids??

I can tell this talk of Clinton supporters voting McCain is ALREADY starting to fade. Well done democrats! We're sure to win in Nov!

A question from a curious. Without 'yelling' in capital letters (please) - can we initiate a serious conversation in the blog sphere about why Hillary supporters would possibly vote on McCain with the reality of Obama being the democratic nominee? My question is - do the majority of Clinton supporters really believe that Clinton herself would vote for McCain over Obama? I for one, as a democrat, do not believe Clinton would ever vote for any Republican over Obama as our President come the election in 2008. Please, do explain this phenomena - I think it would be a valuable debate (that I hope Obama supporters will have the poise to take without any sort of nastiness too (in the spirit of the debate that Obama seems to support))

Civility in politics! Nice example.

Hillary and Obama are sitting down talking to each other. Having a good time and parting on GOOD TERMS. Talking about how to unite the party and how to move the party forward and we are still fighting, name calling, Hillary bashing, Obama bashing, threatening to change parties, threatening not to vote or vote for McCain, etc. What's wrong with that picture?

Well said Anne….I agree…we need to let them sort it out…..

As a Clinton fan, I am very pleased to see them sitting down together to talk. He realizes she deserves respect for being who she is just as he does. I hope the rabid Clinton haters out there follow their leader's example. Remember most of what you are repeating about her is old neo-con mythology.

Mutual respect - interesting concept.

Give Clinton a nice Cabinet post like Secretary of Health and Human Services. That way she can drive her pet projects, and not be an albatross around the campaigns neck as the VP candidate during the General Election.

Obama 08

Mike, Raleigh

Your fuzzy math is disturbing. 10M, 18M votes WHAT!!!
You actually count like clinton which is why she could lose in every, EVERY statistical category and still believe she won when the race was long since done.

The times they are changin'…..

Hillary and Barack have already clearly changed the nature of American politics, showing that the Presidency is open to everyone. Now, he has stepped up and changed the way the DNC is funded by rejecting lobbyist and PAC donations. They will, together, continue changing the politic climate. She will always be a major figure in the Democratic party and a historical political leader. He will, with the support of his party and the American people, change the direction of our country.

Respect and gratitude is due to them both. Hillary supporters are understandably disappointed, and that is easily translated to anger. But they will see that any vote against Obama (McCain, Clinton write-in OR stay home) is a vote against a better future. Senators Obama and Clinton will show their commitment to change and bring their supporters to the voting booth in November, when Democrats will take back not just the White House but also achieve a functioning majority in both houses of Congress.

As for those (like Mike in Raleigh) who have rationalized illogical and emotional reasoning…and those who accept outright mistruths (like "Obama is a Muslim") well, you can't fix stupid….

I don't care what comes out of the meeting…
As a staunch and intelligent/educated Hillary supporter I will vote for McCain as a vote against Obama boy. He and his followers have insulted the best candidate and her supporters. They were childish and arrogant and outright inhumane.

So if Hillary even should want or accept the VP slot I am sorry but I will not be able to vote for that scary mystery of a candidate. No way.

Hillary - stay far away from him and run in 2012 if you can!!!

elmerg - well spoken.

… why would anyone at this juncture speak about 'moron Obama supporters' ? Its sad if we can not unite on the road to defeat the Republican rule of the United States, is it not?

MIKE AND FORMER DEMOCRAT
YOU ARE STUPID.
IT WOULD BE AN HONOR TO NOT HAVE YOU IN OUR PARTY.
GOOD BYE.

This was an important meeting that should remain private. I am amazed at how much coddling everyone is giving Senator Clinton. Can you imagine them all saying to give a man some time, room, space, etc. to work through this tough time before endorsing and backing the winner. Of course it can not be imagined because it would not happen. They would just face the tough situation immediately, do the right thing, and move forward supporting the Party. Fortunately, we have, in Senator Obama a person that rises above these slights by Senator Clinton. Why is sexism raised so often? Because my gender continues to push the gender difference and expect to be treated with greater respect then men are treated.

They're so cute together. Makes you wonder what brilliant strategies they are talking about.

OBAMA/CLINTON 08

Bitter Hillary supporters ask your self this question? Why would you vote for McCain, if his policies are completely opposite of Clintons. Please stop acting like a child, we are all adults. Did you vote for Clinton just because she was a woman, or did you vote because you liked her policies? Obama and her policies are completely identical, so what is the difference? Obama won this election fair and square he followed the rules. What is more important, remaining bitter and further putting our economy and safety in jeopardy or doing the right thing and noting voting for John 100year in Iraq McCain? Do you really care about bringing our troops home, decreasing gas prices, fixing the economy, restoring our status in the middles east etc.? If not, than you are selfish people who don’t deserve to vote and you were not true democrats from the beginning. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are coming together to unite the party, please make sure that you consider the options carefully or we will have 4 more years of the Bush policies via John McCain.

Mike from Raleigh. You have a small math problem. The 8.4 million AA votes would only be true if every single AA in this country voted in the primaries. That wasn't the case. Many are ineligible to vote because they are too young. At most, 20% of eligible AA's voted in the primaries. There is no reason to revisit that the 90% of AA's that voted for Obama in Iowa, a small number, hardly tipped the balance in his favor in this or other states which are predominantly white. This country faces many problems, including a lack of mathematical literacy among the population. Or more likely, fuzzy and irrational thinking.

Kiah,

are you saying that any dem to ever vote repub for whatever reason is not a true dem.

and you call McCain a hate monger!!!! take a look in the mirror .

To Mike, Raleigh,
PLEASE GO AND PUT YOUR COSTUME ON, YOU ARE A CLOWN

Mike, Raleigh June 6th, 2008 10:55 am ET

I could have sworn that we allowed black people to vote years and years and years ago.

By your argument, lets take out all the women that voted for Hillary, and then we'll see what that gets us?

Fail logic is fail.

Unite people, unite.

End the race Hillary. Don't just suspend it

To Mike in Raleigh and others who share the same…get your facts straight. Not all Africian Americans voted for Mr. Obama. Your soul is showing an it's not very pretty. Also, do you listen to the news? When the campaign started, Sen Clinton was carrying the AA vote; however, someone had to open his mouth with a "dumb" remark and oops - people (not just AA) switched. Also, did you not see the New York delegations on yesterday? Enough said.

Keep in mind, Sen Clinton is a TRUE DEM. Too bad, you're just a "hot air" DEM.

Typical ignorant Liberals, LOL

Keep drinking the Obama Kool-Aid guys and gals……this guy is the second coming of Jimmy Carter and his hidden agenda is not the bi-cultural nirvana you are hoping for.

No crying and complaining if this media created fraud gets in and turns us into a Third World country, OK?

Comical

Mike, people like you need to stop it; you need to wake up and smell the roses.

At the end of the day, this is not just about Hillary or Barack, it is about the party and America.

Everytime I read news articles I find these racial statements and other negative remarks.

Do you think Hillary's voters alone can win in November? Do you not know that Blacks backed Bill Clinton more than 90%?

I think it is time to use your head wisely and work toward togetherness. If for any reason you are bitter and want to vote for Senator McCain, please remark to his news and keep Hillary and Barack out of your statements.

After all this is said and done, come January we will be facing huge challenges both here and abroad. What you can do is help to bring people together instead of sticking a knife into each other.

If Obama puts Clinton on his ticket, he has to remember that Clinton is only ONE HEART BEAT away from the top spot. And she has the money and determination to make it happen. And everyone else who votes for THAT team must remember that also.

Good, I'm glad. I hope they can work out their differences and unite. "They were laughing" that is a good sign. Weren't they friends before all of this started???

Democrats unite, 08

@Mike, Raleigh

I don't believe you submitted such jibberish. Together, these two individuals garnered approx. 40M votes!! (Including Operation Chaos).

No matter the VP selection - when the party comes together, none of us will be losers - democratic or otherwise - we all win!!

~ Christina

He cannot win without her and he knows it. She carried him in every single debate, AND 40% of her followers will vote McCain if she's not on the ticket. He needs her FAR more than she needs him.

Mr. Obama won the election to be the presidential nominee for the Democratic party. No fraud involved. It is time to stop the mud-slinging no matter your conviction(s). If you are a democrat it is hard to believe one would not simply see it as terrific that we obviously are witnessing two great political figures who are capable of putting the matters of the United States first, above their own human desires. How about we let these people play it out in 'private.' The important thing is that we get the strongest possible ticket - the strongest possible White House. I will choose to believe Senator Clinton when she states that she do whatever it takes for the next President to be a Democrat. She has poise. Maybe consider playing tribute to this meeting instead of continuing the argument. It is over for Hillary 08 - now we are on to Obama 08.

BOTH Clintons need to show they can be team players if they truly expect her to be offered the VP spot. Play hardball, and kiss your chance goodbye!

I cannot stand the bitterness of the Clinton supportors. Come on you guys! If it were the other way around and if she'd come out ahead you'd feel the same as us and we'd feel the same as you. Sad…

I would NEVER in a million years vote for McCain. Your candidate has the same platform as ours. It's sooooo spiteful to say you'd never vote Obama because he stole the election. He did not. Be objective and realistic, PLEASE. It was very, very, very close. He ended up ahead.

Hillary Clinton is being respectful and Obama is being gracious. Stop the stupid bickering EVERYONE.

Obama supportors should be HAPPY and not feeling the need to pour salt in the wounds of the Clinton backers. It very easily could have been us sitting where they are. Quit being mean!

Senator Obama gave a great speech here in Minnesota on Tuesday where he praised Hillary. We gave her a standing ovation. She is a great leader and will be key in Obama's administration.

Neither candidate wants to see this anger. We all need to be like them and take the high road and focus our anger at the real enemy. The Republican Party and John McSame!!

I Am Hoping That This Is The Begining Of The Party Uniting To Make Our Country A Better Place.

I think we should all take a cue from our respetive candidates and just calm down, talk civilly, and come together..

Americans must unite for a better tomorrow.

Jimmy,

There has never been a "drumbeat" of anti-Hillary rhertoric from the Obama camp, quite the contrary!! In fact Obama and his staff have been deeply respectful and have publically praised Clinton for her pathbreaking campairn. Is this more of the cult of vicitimization launched by some of Hillary's supporters? What we did see was a remarabley ungracious, narcissitic display by Hillary that disrespected Obama and his achievement. We also saw a public effort to use 17 mllion voters as leveridge to demand a VP slot, placing Obama in a very difficult no-win position., Is it possible for some Hillary supporters to stop dumping on Obama?

Obviously, that was the right things to do. So now, let's wait and see what Senator Clinto will say tomorrow…… Obama in the White House

how many of those 18million were white women, and AA's would be 20% of his total vote at the most…. ignorance is a disease

For your own safety, Obama, don't give her the VP spot. You don't want your heartbeat and your life to be the only thing between Hillary Clinton and the Presidency.

Mike from Raleigh…

Ummm…"A.A.'s" are actually people, you know…not to mention your figures are totally bogus.

What's most disconcerting is that you don't consider AA's actual PEOPLE. It's people like you who should be required to take a TEST before being allowed to vote.

A vote for Clinton wasn't a rejection of Obama…it was a preference for one Democratic candidate over another. Black, white, yellow, brown or red…many of us are Democrats…and need to support the Democratic Nominee. Period. End of story.

As for their meeting? I think both of these valiant candidates earned the right to sit down for a moment alone. They probably joked about idiots like you they EACH met, all across the country….

Mike, Raleigh — that has got to be the worst logic I have ever read. How did you fare in math in school? So, basically you are claiming that since Obama got votes from African Americans, they don't count as legitimate votes? Sen. Clinton also got votes from African Americans. Why would her votes from older, White women count more than those of African Americans? I don't even know why I am devoting time to your argument — it is flawed and obviously illogical. Please spend time making sense.

AWESOME !!!

GO DEMS !!!

Mike, Raleigh–
You are incorrect sir,

18 million did not reject Obama. The greater majority of them selected Clinton over him. There is a difference.
There are some (uneducated, racist) of the 18 mil that would not vote for him, but not as many as you would have people believe.

SLO Bear:

Typical Obamabot. Why don't you just shut up and let these two candidates try to work together.

So Mike in Raleigh

The votes of AA count for less than say old white women and uneducated white makes?? How much less…3/5's perhaps?

Well at least you're honest…I just haven't seen it posted so clearly before.

Hillary Clinton did NOT get more votes… only if you use a certain count and add in a count where Mr. Obama's name wasn't on the election list. People who use the "Hillary has more votes" are misguided and thick headed.

From This Clinton Supporter to another, you guys need to cut this Vote McCain Crap! we CANNOT afford to have McCain as president,the stakes are just to high, Senator Clinton is supporting Obama now so am I, I think a Obama/Clinton ticket will be a very strong ticket, and we could win in November!

Even if Senator Clinton endorses Obama, there will be no avalanche of supporters of hers going to Obama. It's going to be an avalanche of supporters going to McCain.

McCain 2008!!!

There is a spirit of selfishness and spite that has attached itself to our country. It will not be swayed by reason or logic. Clinton supporters know that Hillary has always said her and Obama shares the same views about key issues. They know that voting for McCain would be a slap in the face of HRC and every hardworking democrat in our government. They understand McCain's warmongering view on Iraq and his health (don't) care plan. They know that voting for McCain will most likely ruin Hillary Clinton's bright political future (if Obama loses she will be known as the Divider of 2008, she will not win in 2012 or any other year). Stop arguing the facts. They already know them. They will betray their party, their candidate and their country and allow the Devil to use them to destroy what is left of our great nation.

This is a battle in the spirit realm not the natural. I am asking all people of faith to pray for unity. Pray!!!!!!!!!!

@ Damion - Didn't know Jamaican's can vote for US president.

LOL, I agree though with what you are saying

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Ya know, it's nice to see some positive comments about these two. I was mad as hell that she lost the nomination, but if they can work together on this, I'll support him.

Hillary is an incredible woman. Even in the light of her supporting him, his die-hard supporters continued to bash her yesterday. That is not the type of campaign Obama stands for and I'm sure he'd have a word or two for those of you that make those comments.

OBAMA/RICHARDSON 08

We don't need a liar as VP

A literally private meeting between the two of them was a good idea. I imagine this has never happened in all of these months. Regardless of stategy and planning for the future, it seems very human for these two people to just meet with no preplanned agenda.

As an Obama supporter, Clinton as a VP would serve no one, and I hope that Obama can make a clean break and start anew, because that is why many of us support him.

and joyce in FLA will you please give it up with the "fight all the way to denver" its obvious that she isnt..,

turn the page and lets go dems

I love how huge this was that they sat down and talked - It sounds to me like Obama, in a very nice way said - this is my party now, not yours, if you want to be part of this then step up and stop acting like I owe you something -

I won't even try to guess what Clinton had to say - but I seriously can't see her being the VP -

Great beginning — let them work it out for themselves in peace, please. We need both of them — but NOT on the ticket! He can find a much, much better use for her talents than the relatively lack-luster position of VP. Put her where she can do some real good.

UNITE in the fall. Or be willing to take the blame for what happens over the next 4 years of republican rule.

Please don't be angry. Don't vote for McCain. You care about this country? Do you care about her reputation? McCain has a very similar image as Bush to the world. Remember how thousands of people worldwide gathered up and rallied against Iraq War? Yes, you might have forgotten that. The WORLD wants Obama because he brings hope and against Iraq war. Set aside your hate and other things and use your logic. Which man is going to improve US reputation back? McCain? Name one person who said McCain is going to bring back hope to US and restore… right this guy wants to keep Iraq war going and going for next 100 years right?

Absolutely NO VP to the Clintons!

We do not need to watch Clinton BACKSTABING drama in the next 8 years. The Clintons are absolutely UNTRUSTWORTHY!

Obama has taken down the so-called indestructable giant Clinton machine by his superior organization and brilliant strategy. Obama can WIN the White House easily by keeping the Clintons and their attack dogs far away from him.

NO MORE CLINTONS!

What are you talking about Joyce? The election was STOLEN? FROM WHO? You anyone but McCain individuals are not true democrats and shouldn't have been allowed to vote in a democratic primary.

Get over it.

Obama and Clinton share almost identical values yet you want to vote for McCain instead? Give. Me. A. Break.

MIke.. your logic is twisted

They can call each other weekly for the duration of the campaign as long as they do not appear on the same ticket, we will all be happy.
This is Sen Obama's "win" not Sen Clinton's and it is long past time for her to have understood that and bowed out. She is not a debutante, she has been around enough to understand the facts.
If she is on that ticket, it will not be received happily by the voters. Change means new and she is definitely not new. There is plelnty of time for all voters to understand the issues and get it right by the general election. Democrat is Democrat and it is not one kind for that lever and one kind for the other one.

All this talk of treating her gently, respectfully, with respect, time to react, time to……where was all of that when she should have been exhibiting it?

If the two candidates can sit down and talk calmly, will the blogging community follow suit or will they continue to sniping at each other to vent some sort of pent up anger?
I hope the Dems can just put aside their bickering and work together to defeat John McBush in November.
That is the critical challenge ahead.

Mike in Raleigh, African Americans (not AA - which stands for Alcohol Anononymos) are not the only ones who voted for Obama and Hillary also received a share of the African American vote and I don't see that you subtracted those voters from her 18 million.

I had this nostalgic feeling like I was back in High School. Not a good one either.

why is Hillary Clinton given so much so called "respect/consideration, etc"? she tried every HATEFUL thing she could to destroy Barack Obama during the campaign. She kept all the negatives going on as long as she possible could & had to be reminded repeatedly to tone it down that it was giving the Republicans more & more to use against him in Nov. Her campaign was built around she was experienced, and Barack was not. But now since she lost, she wants to be on the ticket as Veep or wants to be in on the historical event. Clintons called Barack a fairytale, merely just giving speeches. How is it that now Barack is going to be Pres & she was wrong that she wants on the ticket? I hope she will not be on the ticket. WH NO PLACE FOR CLINTONS!!!

I am ashamed to be a democrat. I voted for Gore, I voted for Kerry, but I will not vote for Obama.

At every turn, Obama and his henchmen have tried to force Hillary out of the race. She has been called racist, a liar, a cheat, pretty much everything except a white woman.

All of Hillary's accomplishments for helping veterans, farmers, children, and women have been marginalized. She has been called the do or say anything candidate, devisive, and been accused of thinking she is "entitled".

Well, say anything you want about her, but I know the truth because I can see her record.

Obama, on the other hand, has no record. He is inexperienced and has no judgement. Answer me this Obama supporters: How can you say that Obama has the judgement to lead from day one? He was raised by a white family, but never noticed that his preacher is a racist who preaches white hate and jewish hate. I don't think so. Even if he doesn't agree with Rev Wright and his radical views, Obama would align himself with anyone to get elected. Talk about say or do anything to get elected.

Obama is not a new kind of politician, he is the worst kind. You "enlighted" people would disenfranchise voters, run the jews out of the democratic party, and alienate the Reagan/Democrats and Latinos to win. I think you are as ruthless as your candidate.

Good luck to you educated idiots. Too bad a college degree doesn't buy common sense.

A vote for McCain=A vote against Hussien

To Mike, Raleigh - poster above!

Just like Hillary ———– you are still dreaming about the total of votes!

Have you noticed——— the primary is O-V-A-H! And it's not about votes only!

The race is over and Hillary lost! Do you understand english?

Ya know, it's nice to see some positive comments about these two. I was mad as hell that she lost the nomination, but if they can work together on this, I'll support him.

Hillary is an incredible woman. Even in the light of her supporting him, his die-hard supporters continued to bash her yesterday. That is not the type of campaign Obama stands for and I'm sure he'd have a word or two for those of you that make those comments.

At last , Hillary behaves like 'a Lady' - let us hope she continues to do so - but????leopards……..

TO Mike:

Both your logic and your math are dumb. Get over it, Obama will be President.

MIKE

IS AN UNDERCOVER REPUBLICAN

I would be too if i caused this much damage to a country that i am suppose to love.

Its about the issues not who he picks as a VP - remember a VP is a vote of confidence not a decision maker and Hillary like Barack are decision makers…no matter what her position is there on the same team and have the same goals!

Now these are important details!!

They are friends and hopefully will run together. The two can beat McCain.

Obama/Hillary 08

This is the approach that should've been taken initially. RESPECT is essential in communication…

OBAMA/ ?…. 08

This is to Mike in Raleigh -

Okay, now reverse your ignorant train of thought. What if you take away all of Hillary's white votes? Does that make any sense to you. Hell, take away Hillary's Black votes. Do you understand that there is no single race that's going to determine the outcome of an election. Every vote is needed - white, black, asian, gay, hispanic, jamaican and so on. Your ignorance is amazing!!!!!

It is interesting and unfortunate that the current "respect" called for to unwind the Clinton camp and its supporters seems to require help with a reckless and unconscionable $30 million in debt and, I would imagine, myriad such unethical tactics, words, and acts. Perhaps a more legitimate form of respect could be honesty.

way to go democrats, way to go.
may the good force be with the party.

I am glad they had a nice time just hearing about it made me all fuzzy. right

I just don't know if she is sincere and could be trusted. There is always a hidden agenda behind her actions. SORRY

if obama and hillary can sit in the same room together, there is no reason obama and clinton supporters can't come together to ensure a democrat in the white house this fall.

democrats 2008!

Who would vote Republican or not Vote??

Jobless rate jumps!

The nation's unemployment rate took its biggest jump in more than two decades in May, according to a government report. The unemployment rate soared to 5.5 percent from 5 percent in April, the biggest one-month jump since February 1986. CNNMoney.com reports the study also shows 49,000 jobs were cut in May.

THIS IS THE FUTURE OF AMERICA WITH REPUBLICANS AND JOHN MCSAME IN THE OFFICE!

There is nothing bad that can come from these 2 sitting down and talking without any outside influence. Hillary is a brilliant woman and understands that it is time to turn this country around and if backing Barack is what has to be done, so be it. It's time for every democrat to put aside everying except policy. Look at the differences in the policies between Barack and McCain, they are worlds apart. There is no way that a Hillary supporter could feel good about voting for John McCain if the issues are what matter to you.

HRC and Obama need to tak privately without outside pressures. The VP nomination should be his to offer without external pressures. If offered, the VP nomination should be hers to accept or decline without outside pressures.

If HRC chooses to join the Obama team, then no more Bill, no more bitter feminists, no more James Carville. She has an opportunity to be herself, a strong woman who discuss her interests without having to front the interests of others.

Wake UP…Obama supporters,

Do not forget that there 18 million registered democrat rejected Sen. Obama.

Also, 92% of AA voted for Sen. Obama. Let's say that there are 10 million AA registered voters.

If I can put math together and take the race factor out, hence 84% of AA needs to be substracted from Votes received by Sen. Obama.

It means 18 million voted to Obama minus 8.4 million votes from AA.

Sen. Obama received less then 10 million votes compare to 18 million votes by Sen. Hillary.

Well, I hope it was a positive meeting between the two candidates. I still hope that the democrats will win in November. The only way to make sure is if Hillary Clinton is on ticket as well. I will vote democrat if that happens. If not, then I don't know what I will do with my vote in November. Still pondering. Really angry and upset all at the same time because I believe this election process was rigged and stolen outright. Keep fighting Senator Clinton all the way to Denver. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!

Well done on both of their parts.

I like that! Even her SUPPORTERS were left out as they should have been. This is about OUR DEMOCRATIC PARTY and if there are still some who don't understand or respect that then you need to change your party right along with your vote. Vote Republican and REMAIN a Republican and take all that goes along with voting that way.

Senator Clinton is showing YOU that she WANTS to UNITE THIS PARTY! She does not want a Republican in the White House, and to think that her so-called STRONGEST supporters would intentionally do something she is AGAINST shows your loyalty is no longer with her…but it's with your selfishness and lack of respect for not only HER WISHES but the parties as well.

So if this meeting wasn't a sign that she is ready to join forces with Obama then nothing will be and you all should register Republican and leave our beloved party for good!

Obama '08!

Clinton Supporters who will not vote for Obama in November Because of Race should be ashamed of themselves and note that, Obama represents the True American with both blood(so called black & White) in him. Your vote for McCain in November is a vote for more blood of American troop in Iraq and thier blood will be in the hands of those who are going to vote for McCain.

UNITE!

WE WILL NOT COMMENT ON THE SUBSTANCE OF THEIR MEETING.. IT IS THEIRS ALONE.. I AM GLAD THEY DID IT AND IT DOES NOT MATTER WHO INITAITED IT. THEY HAVE TO SORT THINGS OUT TOGETHER AND GET TO KNOW HOW THEY FEEL TOWARDS EACH OTHER AFTER A LONG PRIMARY CAMPAIGN.
I BELIEVE NEITHER ONE HOLDS ANY ANIMOSITY TOWARS THE OTHER. THEY WILL UNITE THE PARTY AND WILL BE WINNING THE PRESIDENCY. THAT WILL HAPPEN ONLY IF SOME OF THE MORONS OF OBAMA SUPPORTERS STOP BEATING ON HILLARY, WHO SEEM TO FORGET THAT SHE HAS WON OVER 18 MILLION SUPPORTERS AND WHO MAY BECOME DISENCHANTED AND MOVE OVER TO MCCAIN IF OBAMA'S CAMP AND SUPPORTERS
KEEP UF A DRUMBEAT OF ANTI-CLINTON RHETORIC.

CNN

Why did you report in the previous article that Sen. Obama met with Sen. Clinton at her home?

True Democrats will NEVER vote for John McCain.

True Democrats, please show your disgust for the "Website Clinton for McCain"

True Democrats will NEVER sign on to support this McCain Website!

A good move in the right direction.

Please give Hillary the strength to exit this her campaign peacefully and quietly. In not conceding the Democratic nomination to Obama, she's basically threatening to extort his VP choice by refusing to offer her full support to the Democratic nominee. Her unethical, underhanded, selfish, utterly manipulative, and egotistical tendencies display exactly why she shouldn't have any seat at all in his cabinet once elected. She basically seems to be pulling a Lieberman. How would those two even campaign together when their campaign style are completely opposite. He's shown a propensity to run a dignified, ethical campaign while she on the other hand has displayed a tendency to do the exact opposite. Aside from that, if we thought Chaney acted as though he were the President and not Bush, we will not have seen anything yet if Hillary gets chosen as the VP running mate. She's unethical, underhanded, egotistical, selfish, and uncompromising not to mention a few others. Obama has definitely won my vote but I would sincerely have to re-evaluate voting for any ticket which included Hillary Clinton.

As an Obama supporter I think Hillary would serve him and us better in the senate than as vice president. If she is truly going to support him.
That remains to be seen of course.
The vice president is more a stand in than anything else.
The support of congress and the senate is much more important.
The only reason these bodies have been showing no progress is
GWB vetoing everything that they propose simply because he can.
He is a little despot and McCain will be no better.

Once all the Dems unite the Repb are going to be in HOT H20!

Dems 08

I hope Ms. Clinton is not on the list of vp job we need change and if she is on the ticket what a mess. Edwards would have been a good choice for vp sorry to hear the bad news.

Hmmm… does this mean they are both appeasers?

Way to go democrats!!

Great gesture on the part of Obama and an small example of his character and leadership ability.

This is only the beginning of a better America as a whole and not a Republican American where the only people that count are owners of big business and big bank accounts.

George W Bush and Tales from the McCrip are joined so much at the hip that it's no accidnet that their hand gestures while speaking are identical.