June 7, 2008
Posted: 12:58 PM ET
Sen. Clinton was warmly greeted by her supporters Saturday.
Sen. Clinton was warmly greeted by her supporters Saturday.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York announced Saturday she was suspending her presidential campaign, saying in a speech to her supporters, "I will continue to stand strong with you every time, every place and every way that I can."

She urged the cheering crowd to support Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, presumptive Democratic nominee, in his bid for the White House.

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Allan   June 7th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

NO obama, NO obama, NO obama

Mari - New York City   June 7th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Oh Glen – get a life

kay   June 7th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

cathy from illinois,you are one of those people who want to see or hear something nasty that is why you are not happy to see there was no nasty comments. Here comes one for you keep your nasty mouth shut and dirty fingers away from writing. there is enough bad and evil going it is good to pray for good and yes we can.. Sandy from pa iagree with you fully .

Becky, KS   June 7th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Gee Sandy, the post right about you indicates Obama supporters have outstretched hands for us to join him. You are the reason why many of us won't be joining. You are nasty, hateful people. Obama needs us and he won't be getting all of us. Clinton was very gracious with her speech. Obama was not; he went golfing. Very telling.

Jesse   June 7th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

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What do Clinton and McCain have in common… NOTHING!

Why would people be so dumb as to say they would support the complete oposite?

Anyone who is a Democrat would never support Bush/McCain

I'm just wondering if people are really that self centered?
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georgia   June 7th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Suspended ??? lol

scott   June 7th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Now that was a speech with substance not just about what is wrong with america and empty wishes for Hope. I think the DNC has done a wrong but all will get blamed on her when he looses in Nov. Good night and Good luck our party will need it in Nov. the true Dems didn,t just vote for nthe first time this year. we have been through this before. looking back if it wasnt for BO not being vented until after super tuesday. I really honestly think he would not have won

Arly   June 7th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

I'm afraid Hillary's speech today was not enough to make me feel "warm and fuzzy" towards her or belief in the sincerity of her words. She is the queen of manipulation, and I saw a few instances of that in a few things she said and didn't say in her speech today. Her actions and words will need to be closely watched going forward to be considered for the position of Obama's trustworthy VP.

Arden   June 7th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

HRC's speech was superb. Now it is time to move forward to elect Barack Obama. If Obama had lost I would have been just as disappointed and upset. I even considered staying home and not voting. However, the worst thing that her supporters can do is give John McCain any opportunity to keep the White House. I would have voted for HRC anyway so long as I know that we will not have four more years of Bush politics. Its time to grown up and do the right thing. Support Barack Obama.

NORA, FLORIDA   June 7th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

CNN STOP SELECTING POST THAT PUSH YOUR AGENDA FOR RATINGS. POST ALL COMMENTS!!!!

As a professor, I would have given the speech a C- because she was still to focused on herself and her campaign. If she was not ready to give a sincere speech, then she should have just stayed home.

For those that were booing, they will be sobbing if McShame wins. They will be begging for mercy. It is amazing that so many can be so blinded by their selfishness and their emotions. McCain or Obama?? Don't let your nasty feelings ruin life for everyone else. Instead of throwing your vote away to McCain, just stay home

Fadi   June 7th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

She's not quitting. She is suspending so that when more dirt gets unearthed about this clown from IL, she can resume her campaign and become the next president.

AER   June 7th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Unless Obama puts Hillary on the ticket as VP, my vote will go to McCain. I want someone with experience. If McCain puts Connie Rice or Colin Powell on the ticket as VP, he's sure to win.

Shame on Obama for playing golf as Hillary went on the record to support him. It shows his lack of respect to her and to the 18 million Democrats who voted for her. The Democrats made a grave mistake in selecting him as the Party's nominee and they deserve to lose. I do not want the people who ran the Democratic primaries running this country. Hillary was their only saving grace. The reason the Democrats keeping losing the Presidency is because they have so many stupid people running the party.

As an Independent with no political affiliation, I would have liked an opportunity to vote for Hillary as President, she truly was the best candidate. Now that I no longer have that option, the Republicans with McCain look better than the Democrats with Obama. The fact is…John McCain isn't George Bush, but Barack Obama is Barack Obama.

Emma in Texas   June 7th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

WELL..she did say that she endorses Obama and will work hard to get him elected.

However, I feel that she STILL talked about herself too much. It left an underlying message of how she felt that she is STILL the better choice for President.

It appeared that she felt that " this is a woman thing" and that is why she lost. WRONG !!!! I am a woman and I do not feel that way.

Bottom line…YES, she did endores Obama..BUT…it is still about ,"ME", Hillary Clinton.

Hopefully, in the days to come, she will HONESTLY accept the facts and really unite and work hard for Obama.

She did work hard, she is a fighter and NEVER gave up. I must give her credit for that. Here's hoping that she does the same for Obama.

THANK YOU Hillary !! I know how hard it must be for you. However, for the good of our country and ALL Americans ( including the 18 mil of your supporters) give your FULL support to Obama. THANKS !!

GO OBAMA…WE ALL SUPPORT YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DJ, Los Angeles   June 7th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Why not Tuesday when Obama official clinched it? On what legal grounds or basis did she think she was entitlted to continue the fight…
when Obama decisively won the required number of delegates?

I don't understand why she let herself get mired deep into debt or why she felt mathematically there was a chance for her to win…now she expects the DNC or Obama to pay her bills – when the writing was on the wall weeks ago that she was going to lose.

disappointed   June 7th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

The Clinton people are disappointed now. All democrats will be disappointed on Nov. 5, wondering what could have been……..

Hopeful - LA   June 7th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

She fights for the country, for the democratic party. She was brilliant today. As an Obama supporter, I congratulate her for this step toward unity. The next big fight is against the war, poverty, inequality — the republicans will not give you the answer.

NOBAMA   June 7th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

can't support him, sorry hillary – woulda voted for you…but from what you pointed out in your speech….

the democrats can't seem to pick the right candidate….

welcome to 4 years of mccain.

Loretta from California   June 7th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Now, Senator Obama may have to make a similiar speech if Senator Clinton is on the ticket. There are an awful lot of his supporters who will be just as angry as hers. We need to come together, and I'm beginning to think an Obama/Clinton ticket may be what is needed to heal some of our wounds.

I'm sure that Senator Obama and Senator Clinton would work well together, and compromise where there are differences that exist between them.

Jen   June 7th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Lynne, you know very well yourself how Hillary Clinton played the game outrageously with lies. She only got what she deserved from time to time.

Quincy   June 7th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Clintons speech was interresting, but not al that surprising.
Also, the things said about Obama playing golf is rediculous. He may already read the speech, and who knows if he didn't watched it there.
Clinton praised Obama for a speech that he didn't even gave, the Obama campaign has the decentcy to wait until the speech has been given.

But the message is Clinton speech is clear, very, very clear.
All clinton supporters, you voted democratic with a reason, you made History, yes voting for Clinton made as much history as voting for Obama. But now, the history making is over, and it is time to prepare America for the future, a bright, clean, rich future. Leaded by a Democratic, in this first instance Barack Obama (aided by Clinton, if I may add). Then in the Future maybe Clinton becomes president, we do not know.
So please supporters of Clinton, don't feel betrayed because the system didn't work for you. And then going to the enemy. Vote for Obama, because he is closer to Clinton then any one else. Voting for McCain only support the fact that you voted for Clinton, not about the issues but for the fact that she is a women.

Shannon Bowling Green, KY   June 7th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

The reason that she suspended her campaign rather than ending it is quite simple. As long as her campaign is suspended, she's still technically a nominee and can fundraise to pay off her debts. Plain and simple, no hidden agendas.

Micheal   June 7th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Who is listening to late speeches. Just speeches?

Evan from NJ   June 7th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

To Cathy in Illinois and others like her:

Please remember that your average 'supporter' that you see in Internet message boards and blogs does not represent the real Democrats that support one candidate or another – and this goes for both sides! Heck, half of them are probably Republicans or just forum trolls anyway, trying to cause dissent.

The vast majority of us simply thought that Obama would be the better candidate in the general, and have no disrespect or vitriol for Clinton. Please, listen to the words of the candidate you preferred and stand up for the Democratic Party in the fall, regardless of who you liked better in the primary. In the end, that's what matters. Every vote counts, including yours!

SONI4HILLARY   June 7th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

God Bless you Hillary
God Bless Big Dawg
God Bless Chelsea
and
GOD BLESS AMERICA

Clinton or McCain 08!!!

Obama Supporter   June 7th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

As an Obama supporter I congratulate Hillary Clinton on her campaign and admire her for starting to bring us together. I fully believe Obama will change this country for the better. In 2016 if Hillary runs I will vote for her. We must keep the republicans out of the white house.

DEMOCRATS '08

Monte - Ex Democrat   June 7th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Even now, you Hillary haters won't give up. What do you want her to do? Many of her supporters will never vote for Obama and the more you keep trashing her, the more will move over to McCain.
This is for the news media and hundreds of pundits that trashed talked Hillary for 17 months or more – DON'T now start speaking in glowin terms regarding Hillary…..it's too late. You can continue kissing up to Obama. We no longer listen to you, will be voting for McCain.

maryann   June 7th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

What a great lady. Superdelegates hope you were watching because this was the person to push over the line not Obama. He is weak and to day proved that so much more. Where was he, golfing. How cute.The democratic party has made a huge mistake. Good Luck in November you are really going to need it. If I were her I would not agree to the V.P. spot if offered. You people sold her down the river let your candidate win on his own. Very doubtful if he can. I doubt if her supporters will back him..

Anonymous   June 7th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has remained selfish until the end. People are saying she was generous to Barack Obama but simply telling people to elect Barack doesn't equal generosity. She spent most of her time, as she usually does in her speeches, talking about herself and talking about being a woman. The amount of time she spent talking about being a woman just emphasizes the divide. I have never heard Barack constantly talking about being black. Barack never focuses on himself. He focuses on the people of America. I'm tired of political pundits who are too scared or illogical to just tell it how it is (at least on CNN). Everyone on CNN sugar-coats things, even when they're saying something negative. Roland Martin is one of the only ones I've seen who, on occasion, will just say it how it is without sugar-coating. Just tell it how it is. She wasn't generous. She was selfish, as usual!!! She kept the divide going with all the talk about being a woman!!!

And, for anyone reading this who is thinking that this must be written by a man or a non-white woman, you're wrong!!! I am a white woman who is 37 years old and I've been disgusted with Hillary's dishonorable, unethical, and illogical behavior throughout her campaign. The fact that so many people have supported her just emphasizes how messed up the world is because if you're supporting her, then you're basically saying that her dishonorable, unethical, and illogical behavior is acceptable. Thank God she didn't become the Democratic Nominee!!!

Registered Independent   June 7th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Sandy
Suspending her campaign is just a technicality, which will still allow her to raise money to pay off her debt. She has endorsed Obama, and its time to move forward. Lets just hope she backs it up with her actions. There is alot of damage to undo that only she can fix.

Scott   June 7th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Hear is why she only "suspended" her campagine…

NEWS QUOTE "It also means she could reopen her campaign if circumstances change before the Denver convention, but gave no indication that was her intention." Of course that's her intention!

Hilary will stop at nothing for the nomination and is holding on to an 11th hour smoking gun dirty secret (is that so hard to believe?) on Obama she hopes will end his chances.

She and Bill are just waiting to play that card…you'll see!
Listen to Rush Limbaugh

Olga Frias   June 7th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

I will have to do a lot of soul searching before I vote for Obama. This is a democratic country, yet is not the mojority who rules… Well then, I will let the super delegates and the electoral colleges do their thing, and I'll stay home saving gas.

SONI4HILLARY   June 7th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

we love you hillary!

we are going to fight on!

a. hillary
b. mccain

america first

aisha   June 7th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

I am a 28year-old female first time voting and as Democrat. I will never forget, or forgive the way the mainstream media has treated or trashed Hillary. So all you phony's, don't bother coming out now with your glowing remarks about how Hillary ran her campaign, or how brave she was etc. Because all you are doing is making yourself look bad, and making people like me even more angry.

Michael   June 7th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Senator Clinton gave an excellent speech; I was touched deeply by it. I hope this mess about voting for McCain will end now. We cannot afford to give up on healthcare, ending the war in Iraq, the list goes on, and I am with Senator Clinton in her support for Obama. McCain is the wrong man; we do not need another four years of isolationism, war, high prices, foreclosures and division, time to bring this country together.

Tod   June 7th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

is you want to vote for Mccain go for it. But dont cry later!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nasty Comments   June 7th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

I keep reading the comments from all you Clinton supporters who keep claiming Clinton was treated unfairly, and you keep saying how nasty Obama supporters are. Well, I guess none of you have been really reading these blogs and reading the things Clinton supporters wrote about Obama and Obama supporters. Obamabots, Empty Suit, Mr. Speeches, on and on. Go through and read the stuff that was just posted today alone.

Hillary Clinton ran a nasty, untruthful, and spiteful campaign. Her supporters spread lie after lie – everything from Obama is a Muslim who was sworn in on the Koran to doctored pictures of Obama in Muslim garb, to planting a lie about Obama saying he would not stop NAFTA – something that was actually said by CLINTON!

So don't give me your hate for Obama. Look at yourselves and the hate, spite, and venom that came from your own candidate and your own campaign.

THAT's why Clinton lost. That, along with the Clintons long and detailed history of lies, scandals, and corruption. None of which is hard to find information about, even with the simplest internet search.

SONI4HILLARY   June 7th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

all of you -hill supporters –pls pls pls

send her postcards (thank you)

make phone calls to CNN/ FOX/ MSNBC/ to show her life and documentry again ,,

and ofcourse don,t forget

PUMA

Venus   June 7th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Great speech Hillary! And, thank you!

Obama/08

Kay-Arizona   June 7th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Here they go Sandy PA….she suspended her campaign so she can retire her campaign debt. What nasty stuff spews from your comments. You must be a very unhappy person. Im sorry 4 you.

I do not think John Kings comments about "Hillary auditioning for the Vice presidential seat" was appropriate either.

Where do people get off that Hillary Clinton owes the Democratic Party of Barack Obama ANYTHING? If she contributes her time to campaign for Barack Obama its because she is a good person. She owes you nothing Obama supporters…Nothing !!!

Joe (Uneducated, hard worker in KY)   June 7th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Cathy in Illinois, the only nasty comment I see on here is NOT from an Obama supporter and it is wrong to attack them now. Did you hear the speech at all? Sure, she had to give a speech, but no one forced Hillary to give THAT kind of speech. Those words were clearlyfromthe heart. Hillary supporters, and you Obama supporters too, must now work together. To paraphrase Hillary, don't waste time looking backwards! I am with David from Georgia. There is just too much at stake.

Lee Allman   June 7th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

I wish Hillary had made the point in much stronger terms that what must be done is to defeat the republicans. I believe that the point must be made by Democrats that conservative notions and politics are wrong and have led us into economic depression, war, religious intolerance, and partisan intractability. These kinds of occurances are corrosive and must be addressed. She lost the race for the nomination, but she must back Barak Obama in leading America toward a new direction. Democrats must unite behind 'a new direction' for this country and get over the bitter feelings of Hillary's loss.

Eric Thornley   June 7th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Guess what Soni, she just gave up.

ms. sims   June 7th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Thank you Glenn for making that point…I've been screaming that for a while. If Clinton supporters go to McCain and then hope they can come back in 2012 and win the presidency….It aint gone happen. Jus like you said there are 18 million striong behind both candidates! And the most important thing is… I wish people would stop protesting for Hillary to be VP. Has it every occured to some of you that she doesn't WANT to ve VP? Let both of them make their own choices….

Welcome to the Clinton supporters! Let's Get OUR country back!

David   June 7th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

No, Cathy, we have nothing but respect for the supporters and Clinton. We can continue finger pointing, and saying which camp was nastier or which supporters started it but that is not productive at all. Lets discuss issues. We cannot afford another republican presidency, no matter what some bonehead said under the pretense, be it false or true, of being an Obama supporter. Half the people on these boards are muckrakers simply trying to prolong the infighting between Obama and Clinton supporters to create an irreconcilable rift. Don't encourage the trend.

Sunburn   June 7th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Remember that, people.

Roly   June 7th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter and I must say I respect Senator Clinton for what she has done, however, for those of you not voting for Obama and still bitter about her not winning. You not voting at all is a vote for McCain, fine let's have another 4 years of unemployment, another 4 years of people going below the poverty level, another 4 years of warmongering, another 4 years of trillions of dollars spend on wars, another 4 years of failed foreign policy, another 4 years of increased hatred towards America. Thanks to the republican party this country is in horrible shape and a future for our children seems as dark as ever before.

OBAMA is the only person among in this terrible economic and social situation that gives me HOPE that a better future could be near and that he truly CARES about the american people.

I'm yet to figure out and get an explanation on why some democrats and Hillary supporters dislike him so much and I can't believe you would not vote or vote republican after what this government has done for us over the past 8 years.

SONI4HILLARY   June 7th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

HILLARY -
u inspired me,gave me confidence.

pls pls pls —never give up on us ,

even though we are feeling invisile already without you .

David E   June 7th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Great speech Hillary! Look forward to seeing you back working hard for the American People soon!

OBAMA '08!!!!

Darryl   June 7th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

I have suspend my campaign! Wow big deal! Where is the I now Direct my delegates to support our next president and winner of the democratic primary "Barack Obama" . This is still the "Games People Play" or same old politics. I guess Senator Clinton Just doesn't get it, "Change We Can Count ON".

I'll take my 18 million voters and hold you hostage, because I am greater than the democatic party. Yes despite I said you can't handle the job and I'm more electable than you and America showed me different, Bill and I know what's best and will show you one way or another.

Did I mention you had better run every idea and news release by us until we decide we can't hurt you anymore. Now about this Co-Presidency I proposed, this is the new face of the election process when it ends this close. Wait until you tell America this was your idea and Mc Cain will just go to his retirement home in peace.

P.S. Don't forget what we agreed on about that campaign money, $20 million plus 18%.

Carlos   June 7th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

to Cathy in illinois- I read most of these blogs every day and tell you flatly that the vast majority of them are posted be miffed and dissilusioned Clinton supportes.

You are way off base here!!!!

Cole   June 7th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Hillary made her supportes very proud today. She took a few moments to give women their due. That is what we wanted was acknowledgment that this was a historic race for women too. Women are tired of being viewed as an afterthought or an also ran. Hillary proved a woman can be every bit as tough as a man and that when a woman loses that is hard too.
Hillary (and Bill's) comments about the sexist media and pundit coverage of the campaign was never said as an excuse for not winning. It was said to get the media to review their actions and to make it better for the next female candidate.
Hillary was gracious today. There are those who will always try to spin this to make her look self serving, but remember is the roles had been reversed NO ONE would have been demanding a black candidate CONCEED. The media would have been walking on eggshells. but when it's Hillary the standards that apply her verses to Ted Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Gary Hart are very different. We truly wonder is it all women or can the media just not be objective about Hillary? Today Hillary is my hero. Thank you Hillary. And now I will say for Hillary YES WE CAN. God Bless Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton and God Bless America.

Amy, IA   June 7th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Bill from Cleveland to others urging her to go independent, please give me a break. Remember Nadar she would have to run against our old and timeless friend on that one too.

Anonymous   June 7th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

I have suspend my campaign! Wow big deal! Where is the I now Direct my delegates to support our next president and winner of the democratic primary "Barack Obama" . This is still the "Games People Play" or same old politics. I guess Senator Clinton Just doesn't get it, "Change We Can Count ON".

I'll take my 18 million voters and hold you hostage, because I am greater than the democatic party. Yes despite I said you can't handle the job and I'm more electable than you and America showed me different, Bill and I know what's best and will show you one way or another.

Did I mention you had better run every idea and news release by us until we decide we can't hurt you anymore. Now about this Co-Presidency I proposed, this is the new face of the election process when it ends this close. Wait until you tell America this was your idea and Mc Cain will just go to his retirement home in peace.

P.S. Don't forget what we agreed on about that campaign money, $20 million plus 18%.

fojohnson   June 7th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Why did she not concede completely? By suspending her campaign means she has something up her selves. All the delegate and Obama watch out. In her speech she spoke more about herself than Obama. When her supporter boo when she call the name of Obama. I wonder why she did not tell them, I know some of you are upset for my support for Obama, I want all of us to unit behind him to be the president and take over the white house. .

Please CNN post my comment

Alba   June 7th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

SHE IS MY HERO!

bob   June 7th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

time to move forward and unite the party.

and no cathy from illinois, no nasty comments from anyone, except for you that is.

Everywhere you want to be   June 7th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Obama Bumper Sticker – $2
Obama Campaign Contribution – $100
Fillup gas tank on way to polls – $50

Hillary Clinton's Concession Speech – PRICELESS!

pizzaboy   June 7th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

In my book suspends doesnt mean quit. So she has temp stop her campaign. I dont get it. If you lose, how u gonna accounce a suspension of campaign. She doesnt have a choice anymore you lost. And to cathy, obama supporters have never been nasty to hillary supporters, its been the reverse. You guys have made case after case of why not to vote for this man, even after your candidate lied to you over and over. Go by facts people.

Barack Uda   June 7th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

…and now to squash all of the Repugnants' chances for a third term.
God Speed America!!!

Sandy - PA   June 7th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Why suspending? Why not "ending"? Why can't she admit that she lost, and IT'S OVER? This is the kind of arrogance that has turned me off of Hillary Clinton. She and her husband think they rule the world, that they can make up whatever rules they want, and everybody else is just supposed to fall into lock step.

Goodbye and Good Riddance.

NoShame   June 7th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

It is not whether we win or lose but it is all about how you play the game. As an Obama supporter I would like to take my hat off today to Hilary Clinton. She is a winner and there is no doubt about after her speech today.

Connie   June 7th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

All Obama supporter stand with out stretched hands to welcome you!

Cathy in Illinois   June 7th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

What?? No nasty comments from the Obama supporters yet? We know they'll come though, don't we?
The attitudes of many Obama supporters is one reason I won't even be voting this year. You guys may have just given the election to John McCain. But then I'm sure you'll want to blame Clinton for that too. Take a good long hard look in the mirror first because that's where the problem started.

AN AMERICAN POLITICAL (R)EVOLUTIONARY   June 7th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Senator Rodham could make a wonderful president in the future.

David from Georgia   June 7th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Now lets move forward people. As bitter as some of us may be; can we really afford another republican in the White House. No way. Lets all come together and make sure we end this Bush White House. Not voting for Obama or voting for McCain is an endorsement of the Bush policies. I LOVE MY CHILDREN TOO MUCH TO GIVE THEM AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE WITH MCCAIN. NO MATTER HOW MUCH I WANTED HILLARY TO WIN, I MUST PUT THE WELL-BEING OF MY KIDS FUTURE FIRST.

OBAMA '08

Bill from Cleveland, ohio   June 7th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

It's so sad, Clinton Should be the next President, but instead

we may be stuck with the "Yes We Can" man.

Hillary please go independant…YOU WILL WIN>

Glenn   June 7th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Hillary's supporters who booed and gave the thumb's down sign at the mention on Obama's name was raised need to know one clear point. If Obama were to lose this election because Hillary and/or her supporters are only luke warm in their support or their sit it out altogether or vote for McCain will seal her political fate completely. If Obama loses, Hillary will never ever win a national level position again. Just like Hillary and suppoters flaunt her 18,000,000 voters, remember the flip side: Obama has 18,000,000 voters who won't forget their lack of support for Obama. What goes down comes around!

Former Clinton Supporter   June 7th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

I will be supporting Obama because I think it is time for a change of direction for this country. Obama will end the war and get health care for all of us. McCain will keep the current administrations policies with no end in sight for the war and no promise of health care.
Obama '08

Joe (Uneducated, hard worker in KY)   June 7th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

What a great speech by a great leader, a great candidate and a great woman! The Clinton and Obama campaigns are two of the greatest political campaigns in history, imagine what they will accomplish when they come together as one dynamic campaign to change America! John McCain…be afraid, be very afraid. To those that would boo and say they will vote for McCain. Listen to Hillary. Think about the last eight years, think about our future and, if for some reason, you still can't support this amazing movement that Hillary and Obama are now both aa part of, please just don't vote at all. The rest of us MUST join hands and make history!

Adriana   June 7th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

That's good;if she really wants to unite the party she has to work harder to help Obama get her supporters suppport.After all she was the one that caused all this chaos.I know she will work hard to unify the party.

Thanks Hillary for your hard work during this election process,u inspired many,and we wish you the best of luck.

Democrats '08
Yes we can,yes we will!!

SONIA   June 7th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

HILLARY –

I am one of those 18 million cracks —

my whole family loves you .

we wish you ,bill,chelsea all the best .

I LOVE YOU -HILLARY   June 7th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

HILLARY

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED

Lynne   June 7th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

The mainstream media and nearly all their guests and political commentators have trashed Hillary Clinton throughout her entire campaign so they could move the voters toward Obama. Now that she has lost, they sure have a lot of good things to say about her. Just now I heard Carl Bernstein praising her. He's got nerve.

I am a 58 year-old female Democrat. I will never forget, or forgive the way the mainstream media treated Hillary. So all you phony's, don't bother coming out now with your glowing remarks about how Hillary ran her campaign, or how brave she was etc. Because all you are doing is making yourself look bad, and making people like me even more angry.

Nat Apir   June 7th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Hilary is one of the greatest American alive today. I mean this woman is full of candor and grace. If she had started out like the way she delivered her endorsement speech today, i bet she would have won this race.

My admiration for her has gone up. Great Woman.

jone   June 7th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

thank you hillary for your support,
democrat 2008.

Phil   June 7th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Why couldn't the media have used more pictures like they used today throughout the campaign. It seems like every time i saw Hillary's pictiure in the paper or on a website is was terribly unflattering. today they picked shots that looked natural and appealing. Maybe its just paranoia but it seems like now that its over they finally allowed her to be seen as a person.

Denise DeCarlo   June 7th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

I thought the speech was, as I expected, very well presented and incredibly inspiring. Hillary's tenacity and grace should be an inspiration to anyone. She did the best possible to inspire her supporters to support Obama. One aspect of this I never hear on CNN is the fact that many Clinton supporters voted for her because of experience and a long-time track record of working for and being an advocate for civil rights, working people, children, health care, etc. Promises from Obama in a campaign will not replace that support Hillary has earned. I will be more confident if they are on the ticket together.

Lucca   June 7th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

If I had been an American I would have voted for Hillary. The world needs more women leaders that can and will stand their ground.
But as Hillary has suspended her campaign, who else would one vote for the Obama, he is strong and young and has like Hillary fought a good fight and has written world history. We the world not just American needs leaders that have pure hearts. Leaders that can give hope and that will fight for a better world for everyone.

Lucca, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina

George in Arizona   June 7th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

If she were really intending unification and loyal support for Obama she would have released her delegates. What 's up with that?

TK   June 7th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

In my head I know we can't risk or afford another 4 years of Republicans in the White House, but in my heart it's a different story and if the general election was today I just might vote Republican – just out of spite (I have to admit). Like many women I feel betrayed and robbed or our chance!

Marie   June 7th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

I was very impressed by Hillary's speech. However, I remain the same in respect to not voting for Obama unless she joins him on the ticket.
I have great admiration for her strength and courage.
Having said that, she changed any thoughts I may have considered for voting Republican.

Obama-Clinton 08

Velora Evans   June 7th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I thought it was a heartfelt speech Hillary gave and I feel thier was more she would have like to say because she left that feeling . I wonder if the two of them had plan this in order for one of them to become our leader. I just get the feeling that Obama and Clinton are closer than they have lead us to belive. Just my true feeling I like them both.

ANGIE   June 7th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I MUST SAY I AM VERY PROUD OF HILLARY CLINTON ME BEING A WOMAN I THOUGHT HER SPEECH WAS WONDERFUL!!! I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AN OBAMA SUPPORTER BUT HAVE MUCH RESPECT FOR HILLARY I WAS WILLING TO VOTE FOR EITHER NOW IS THE TIME DEMS TO UNITE REMEBER IF YOU VOTE MCCAIN OUT OF SPITE THAT WILL ONLY HURT HILLARY SHE WONT BE ABLE TO ACOMPLISH THE THINGS SHE HAS WORKED SO HARD FOR THAT WOULD BE LIKE HER LOSING AGAIN AND I DONT THINK YOU SHOULD DO THAT TO HER OBAMA WILL BE ABLE TO HELP GET HER HEALTH CARE THROUGH WHERE MCCAIN WILL VET VETO

Tony, Miami   June 7th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

She finally did it and I think it was a great speech, one of the best I ever heard from her. The Republican Party doesn't have neither one of those big public figures Obama or Clinton in their camp. The democratic party will prevail and we are going to have a democrat at the white house in January 21. 2009.

AJ Edge   June 7th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

I know what she said today, heard it loud and clear and it was a great speech. BUT I do wish it was different. I do have issues still with Obama and he needs to address all of them to us (Clinton supporters) to get us on board with him.

Also, the Obama supporters need to apologize to us for the harsh comments posted about Clinton.

I do want Clinton on the ticket with Obama, but I do know there are differences there and I don't know if they and WE can get past all of them. I'm going to watch Obama very closely to see how he handles himself and how his supporters who have been SOOOOOOO harsh to Clinton supporters will be from now until November. I guess what I'm saying is that I'm still open to writing in Hillary's name in November.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   June 7th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter, but Hillary speech showed first and utmost she is a great First Lady without any doubt.

G. Royal   June 7th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

The Clinton speech was very gracious and I appreciate that it had to be one of the hardest speeches that she had to make, however I think that we all as Americans must realize the significance of this primary. This primary was significant because we had two “minority groups” represented and both caused a significant increase in involvement and awareness in this political process. As an African-American woman I choose to look at this election in that way simply because of the one point of contention that I have with Hillary’s speech. Several times in Senator Clinton’s speech she stated the significance of there being a woman or an African-American as our next president, and while I certainly agree with statement to some extent what of the African-American woman? I would venture to say that the country would truly reflect the constitution of this country when we are able to move beyond speeches like this one. I look forward to the day when we can have a candidate for president who believes in the possibility of this country and is willing to work on the behalf of us all without any consideration of their gender or race. The day seemingly should have come and gone when a man or woman whether they are an African-American, Asian, Latino, Native American and any other “minority group” can represent us all by holding the highest position in the land. Until that day, this country still has quite a way to go. I wish Hillary all the best and am certain that she will have continued success in the future, and while many have expressed the significance of having Senator Clinton on the ticket with Barack in the upcoming election I am hoping for another momentous ticket in November – Obama/Richardson ‘08

Mr. B.   June 7th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Thanks Hillary………

America Is ready
Obama 08

Foreign observer   June 7th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Hillarys go on the river – on the river of no presidential return !

Darlene Handley   June 7th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Look, the primary season is all about making a bid to position yourself above the other guys right? Both Clinton and Obama have weaknesses – but the bottom line is that they are both on the same side of the line. Any remarks made during the primary season should be left at that – a bid to outdo the other guy.

Clinton should not have to back up why she said Obama wouldn't be prepared for a 3AM call; the same as Obama shouldn't have to back up why he selects Clinton as his VP.

This ticket makes the most sense – if not – Clinton should be offered Secretary of State or some cabinet position should she want either of them.

Pete @ Wisconsin   June 7th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

I'm glad that Hillary was able to begin unifying the rift that was widening during the primary season. Hopefully all of her supporters see this as genuine and will follow her support by supporting Sen. Obama. It is imperative that we all are together in this, as another 4 years of the same will be devastating for our country.

Ethel   June 7th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Call it suspension or stepping aside from the presidential campaign train, Hillary's speech is simply amazing as well as breath-taking. Race or gender not withstanding, the Democrats have gone a long to prove to the world that what matters most is the innate qualities which is in each one of us and not the colour of the skin or sex. Her speech shows her indeed as a woman of substance and of good courage who inspite of the bitterness and dismay she may have suffered from the loss at the primaries still decides to move on and not to continue to look back at what would have been. Live is indeed short and time really precious. Democrats should move on now and go for it as this is indeed their time.

j   June 7th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

It's was a much better speech than I had expected and I think she did a good job of it.

D   June 7th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Any Democrat now stupid enough to vote McCain must have some deep rooted racism issues. I can not think of any other reason for Clinton supporters to now throw the candidate they voted for under the bus and switch sides. Rise above an lets get a Deomcrat in the White House.

Tamara, Chesapeake   June 7th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Great job, Senator Clinton! I now only hope that her supporters will put the good of this nation first, instead of hard feelings. As a woman, I think that Hillary has opened many doors for women.

Don't destroy all that she has worked for by voting for John McCain; that makes absolutely no sense!

Democrats United 2008 and beyond!!!

Swiss in Canada   June 7th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

NOW I UNDERSTAND why so many people voted for Hillary Clinton.

CB   June 7th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Great speech. Well done Hillary!

JOYCE   June 7th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

she did wonderful
god blrss her

Mother in NC   June 7th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter and I have to say that Hillary Clinton just gave a wonderful, gracious speech. We tend to forget how hard it must be to admit defeat in such a close race. I have tremendous respect for Clinton and applaud what she did today – remind people that the common goal is to rid our country of a Republican White House, point blank. At first, I was against Obama choosing her as a running mate, but if she works this hard to unite the party I'd support it.

judy jepson   June 7th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

I am, and have supported Barack Obama. Hillary's speech was fantastic and I thought very solid. We need to unite as democrats NOW. As a women it saddened me that we still have so many people who are wanting us to go back to the kitchen. (That was for Wolfe Blitzer.)

Thanks
Judy Jepson

jenna Stephens   June 7th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Good Speech Hillary.Had you delivered that speech earliar.YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN ON TOP OF BARACK
Good LUCK

Keena McGowan   June 7th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Kudos to Senator Clinton! She did a great job with the speech. Although there were a few moments where she continued to plead her case….? Overall it was pleasant. She's made history and is a woman worthy of admiration and much respect. I look forward to the much needed change she and Senator Barack Obama will bring to the Whitehouse. Preferably with her as a Cabinet Member – rather than the VP!

c   June 7th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

yes we can 08 good campign hilary clinton

Glad to be an Independent   June 7th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

No matter how you felt about about Hillary Clinton, her campaign was historic. She is figher. Even I am an Obama supporter, she was a formidable opponent. She showed that what many of us already knew that a women has the ability to be president. That will be her lasting legacy. I did not support her this time because I liked another candidate more. Even those she lost, she has earned everyone's respect.

John MC   June 7th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

As a republican i have to admit that Hillary is one of the most disliked people on our eyes and normally would hope no democratic Hillary follower would vote Republican since we do not need them. That being said I now hope they do, so that the democratic party fully breaks down.
Specially if this means we can remove the tag of race based voting our republican party has not deservenlgy carried and can now show who are the ones that really vote depending on race.

McCain/Lieberman '08

Larry   June 7th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Yea. Better late than never.

Joe   June 7th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

What a great speech by a great candidate and a great woman! These are two of the most amazing political campaigns in hostory. Imagine what we can accomplish when they come together as one! Republicans, we have seen what you have done over the last eight years…be afraid, be very afraid.

barb   June 7th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

I have watched American politics with great interest. Although I felt your country and the world was not ready for a WOMAN PRESIDENT
and I am not a fan of Hillory Clinton, HER EXIT SPEECH made me realize just how strong of a woman she is capable 0f being, should she had started her campaign as she just ended it I believe although it is not the time my interest in her would have been much different.
She has proven and opened the door for many woman to take on a stonger role in any field the choose, right to the TOP JOB IN THE WORLD THANKYOU

Proud   June 7th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

One of this rare time when I am proud of Hillary!

randy   June 7th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Well that's for the start the endorsement is a start let see what,s gonna happen from here on.

Eric in Ca   June 7th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

As a Obama supporter, I was very proud of Sen Clinton and the speech she gave.
Democrats, Independents, and frustrated Republicans – lets change this country! Our future depends on it!

Obama/Unity 08

Lisa   June 7th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

YES WE CAN!

YES WE CAN!!

YES WE CAN!!!

YES WE CAN!!!!

YES WE CAN!!!!!

MCBUSH DO NOT STAND A CHANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08

No More Clintons, CA   June 7th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Obama can defeat the giant Clinton machine with his superior organization and brilliant strategy, Obama can defeat McCain without the Clintons.

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER VOTE ANOTHER Clinton AGAIN!

KRA   June 7th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

We know it was difficult, but thank you Hillary. Thank you so much. Hillary supporters, we welcome you to the campaign with open arms. It's not about the individuals, it's about our best chances to recover from Bush politics. So here we are, extending the olive branch…

Scot   June 7th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

It astounds me that people say if Hillary doesn't win the nomination, they will vote for John McSame. They will be so stubborn that they will vote for a lopsided conservative Supreme Court which will ultimately take away a woman's right to choose (John McSame has already said he would appoint conservative judges). They would prefer we keep spending billions of dollars every month on Iraq for no reason which causes our economy to further slip into abyss and gas prices to rise. They would prefer our troops continue to die and our military continue to deteriorate….and on and on. It just doesn't make sense.

Hillary will tell you…..it's extremely important Democrats take back the White House.

If it's about experience, John McSame has the kind of experience we DON'T want.

No first term president has ever had presidential experience. The job of president is like no other job any candidate has ever held. It's much different. The president is surrounded by advisors… economic, military, foreign affairs, etc. When I vote for a president, I vote for the person. Their ethics, their character, their ability to listen, their desire to put America first before their own agenda, their desire and ability to reach across party lines to move this country forward into the 21st century. For these reasons I am supporting Barack Obama for President.

He has already moved to decline contributions to the DNC from lobbyists and special interests. Those groups shouldn't run the country and we should not be beholden to them. The oil companies and the drug companies have too much power in this country and John McSame is ok with that because they are helping finance his campaign.

Benny   June 7th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

If she were serious about "fully" supporting Obama, she wouls END, not SUSPEND, her campaign!

Venus   June 7th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

GREAT SPEECH HILLARY! THANK YOU!

Obama-Clinton   June 7th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Absolutely heart-wrenching speech by Senator Clinton. She is a very strong person, and would add so much into electing Obama president. Let's get the republicans out of the White House.

Obama/Clinton '08

Pat   June 7th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

I cried today for Hillary, for me, for the country. I love Hillary but no amount of begging will get me to the polls this year. I will not vote for OBAMA…..NEVAH EVAH. I hope the media, Nancy Pelosi, Donna Brazil, the cowards of the DNC, and all of the Clinton traitor friends are proud of themselves. They are the blame for this mess facing the Democrtaic party this Fall.. I plan to change my party to Independant. I can only pray to God that the public will stop drinking the Kool-Aid the media pours. What a joke journalism is today. I never thought I'd see the day I would have tp turn CNN off and watch FOX NEWS for unbiased political news coverage. I'm ashamed of CNN and MSNBC. I am beyond livid and I will not be getting over it anytime soon. If Hillary is not on the ticket Obama will lose the presidency. I hope he does. It will serve those who have given him a free ride, right.

Once again the Democrats have chosen an elitist for their nominee and the GOP will be all over OBAMA with the POW narrative and war and safety of the country. To which the Reagan Democrtaics will flock to this November.

Once again the public has let the media chose their president for them. They deserve everything they get with him. I for one will be proud to say I had better sense than to fall for the hype, and endorse him.

Maria Tiongson   June 7th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

An amazing woman.

I will always be proud to have cast “my very first vote” for Hillary Clinton. She inspired me to participate in our democracy like no one ever had. Despite her loss in the primary, I believe she will emerge a stronger, more influential voice in politics than ever before.

A woman for the ages.

Mike, Raleigh   June 7th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

My votes goes to Sen. Clinton or John McCain.and here is why.

My support to Sen. Hillary was for her issues that she promised to fight for. By her endorsement to Sen. Obama does not means much to me. Her issues are closer to John MaCain hence my votes goes to John McCain.

Joint ticket only makes me vote for Sen. Obama as there is a hope that she will push some of her issues that she promised for.

Voice of many Sen. Hillary Support ( I think so)

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   June 7th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

good….. now SHUT HER UP

Linda Schoenstedt   June 7th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

I was very impressed with Clinton's speech and will switch support to Obama. I am much less enthusiastic with John King's interpretation. Leave the "bulldog" imitation to Westminster and just report without all the second guessing.

MTR - Texas   June 7th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Thanks again, media and ultra-liberal wing of the Democratic party. To the media, instead of making us a truly informed electorate, you screwed us again. Just as you did in 2000, you have once again "selected" our presidential candidate. Of course, you were so successful in 2000, look what THAT got us. Thanks for nothing. To the liberals in the party who saw their chance to grab the power back from the more moderate Democrats who represented us so well through the 90's, thanks for showing your true blind ambition as well. Just as in 2004, you give America the most liberal candidate to run against the Rebulicans. Did you not learn your lesson? Even a bad – horrible – Republican candidate will win over a Democrat who is too far to the left. John McCain is a moderate. Where do you think all those people in the middle are going to go?
I'm now, after a lifetime of calling myself a Democrat, officially considering myself an Independent. For the ballot in Novermber, neither alternative is acceptable. I'm going to vote for the candidate of MY choice and the choice of almost 18M other voters in November. I'm writing in Hillary Clinton on my ballot because that's who represents me and she's the one and ONLY person I want to be my next president!

linda from South Dakota   June 7th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

about time hillary,, so you now see the light OR do you have other motives? support whose goin to get it,, OBAMA!!!!!!

jenna Stephens   June 7th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

I have listened to Hillary' speech,they need unity,she worked very hard
I feel hillary should be on the ticket.They both from the time borack & hillary started their campayne,their rallies were energized and excited
Jenna
St.Vincent & the Grenadines West. Indies
Good luck to you both.Its History for you both

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 7th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Hillary, Every single one of us will stay with you as long as you stay away from Obama's ticket. The sleazy weasel doesn't deserve and is not qualified for the office, and you should not ruin your career by descending to him.

Go PUMA PAC!

David Pippin, Santa Rosa, CA   June 7th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Great campaign Sen. Clinton! Your toughness and political saavy made my candidate better ten-fold. We need you. We need your skills. We need your abilities. Stay with us.

Thank you for your support of the party and Sen. Obama

Democrats 08′

Les-Wa   June 7th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

She's just suspending her campaign, she did NOT give up her pledged delegates and superdelegate. Hillary will go ALL the WAY to Denver! YESSSSS

You see, Hillary is holding the ACE CARD, she would be the MOST inluential woman in DC.

Chris Compton   June 7th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Clinton for VP !!
Clinton for VP !!
Clinton for VP !!
Clinton for VP !!
Clinton for VP !!
Clinton for VP !!
Clinton for VP !!
Clinton for VP !!
Clinton for VP !!

It's easy … 3 for 1 !!!!!!!!!

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   June 7th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

She cannot be his V.P. for these reasons and I say this with no disrespect to Hillary supporters. Obama is about change he can’t stand for change if he excepts Hillary as his running mate.

1. She voted for the war, this alone undermines his #1 talking point against McCain. The GOP/McCain will use this against Obama.

2. The rethughlicans want her on the ticket; this is why the Anti-American Fox News Channel keeps pushing her to be on the ticket. Her voting record and Bill Clintons past will continually be a distraction for Obama.

3. Her supporters are pushing this so they can prove Obama is weak and can be push around. They can possibly try to secretly undermine his campaign. Again; McWar and the GOP will say Obama is weak, he forced to accept Hillary on his ticket.

4. Hillary Clinton excepts lobbyist money, this is another issue that Obama’s trying to change his presidential campaign was not built federal PAC’s and lobbyist funds.

Seriously, she thought she had this election in the bag. She believed in her own arrogance and invincibility; she took this election process for granted and did not think Obama was the real deal!

Hispanic Catholic Texas Female First Time Voter For OBAMA   June 7th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Hummm…even though the media ia claiming this speech as "professional"; she should have made this "professional" speech on Tuesday. I am a female and little suspicious of her "true colors". I know this is politics but I am having a difficult time swallowing her supposed generous support of Obama. I feel this is simply the way for her to keep the doors open for later and she FORCED TO DO THIS SPEECH! How sincere is she really? She could have showed her true team loyalty on Tuesday! The media is so easily swayed…she is now the media darling according to CNN & MSNBC! I only hope the Clinton's will support Obama NO MATTER WHAT and not just be in the backgroung waiting to pounce and gather her delegates if something negative comes out to try to harm Obama!

aware   June 7th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has spoken, and it is now very obvious that the Democratic Party has selected the weaker candidate! This primary has revealed the underbelly of the now very left-wing Democratic Party and the left-wing media. :(

Only Hillary Clinton can bring healing, hope and balance to this skewed party and its extreme left-wing presumptive nominee.

I support Hillary Clinton all the way but Barack Obama lacks the trust, the gravitas and the character to be president of the United States of America.

Could a Barack Obama/Hillary Clinton ticket add some of the missing elements to the flawed Barack Obama?

Mari - New York City   June 7th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Needless to say – we Clinton supporters are disappointed. I for one thought she would ran as an independent – so that adds to my disapppointment that she did not. I was so for Hillary that i cannot see beyond that at this point. The only thing is hoping that she will ran again some day and i will be there to vote for her again. I believe in that woman and have seen her work in New York, she is a giant of a woman and very selfless. When she gets involved in something she wins and makes it work. The other side to this is that in as much as i know we lost and may be blame the way we ran the campaign for Hillary, i know CNN spinners played a big part in killing her morale. For weeks now you had spinners asking her to throw in the towel..so that has also played a part in her down fall. She will rise again and i hope she continues as an independent.

Olivia   June 7th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I love this woman. I would want her at my back anytime…anywhere.
I only hope that Barack Obama fully appreciate what Hillary Clinton has just done for him to continue to make his political footprint.

She continues to show the strength, loyalty,comittment, tenacity and dedication that is her trademark, and she will continue to get the love and respect I have for her.

Don't think that we are unaware of the powers that came into play to help defeat her and boost Obama. The moves were overt and effective. My decision whether to vote for Obama lies further down the road. As a woman and a strong Hillary supporter, he will have to earn it by showing me that he is deserving of it.

Vada   June 7th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I thought it was an excellent speech which was no surprise to me. I think it is time for Barak to learn a lesson from her. Stop taking time off and work as hard as a woman would! We have had enough of our leaders taking so much time off. If we are working as hard as we are, the least they could do is work just as hard!

Pat Mura   June 7th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Senator Hillary Clinton ran a great race for the Presidency inspite of all of the challenges that she inherently faced. As an American, as a Democrat, and as a woman – I am proud of her and what she has accomplished which will be stamped in time forever. I voted for her, and I would do so again. Thank you Hillary Clinton, for everything.

jeanette davis   June 7th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

If Hilary is not on the ticket with Obama, he will not have our vote!!!

Guy Incognito   June 7th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

"Suspend"?!?!?! Oh for the love of… Hillary… GIVE UP! IT'S OVER! What is her problem? Even when giving up she choses to use a word like "suspend".

Walter   June 7th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

I'm sorry. I love Hillary and I support her 100%, but Obama I cannot. I am one of few African-Americans that have not fallen under the "Yes We Can" spell. I need proof. McCain's experience provides more comfort than Obama's rhetoric.

MS Redhead   June 7th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Sorry Hillary—no can do. NO Dean, NO Pelosi, NO Reid, NO Axelrod, and for sure, NOBAMA. And, for all you hypocritical Obama supporters who have repeatedly stated you won’t vote for Hillary in 2012—well, I guess I’ll be able to accuse YOU of not being a “TRUE DEMOCRAT.”

Hillary ‘12

John Smith   June 7th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Well, the coronation is over!
I was expecting at least one million, not thousands to attend this coronation! Are there not 8 million supporters out there?

Think about it this way:
–8 million of Hillary supporters will not vote for Obama
–8 million of Obama supporters will not vote for Hillary
–85% of Republicans will vote AGAINST Hillary
–60% of Independents will vote AGAINST Hillary

Given these realities, Hillary (even as VP) loses. Oh, I forgot, the DEM party loses if Hillary is any where close to the DEM party!!!!!

Generation X   June 7th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Way to go Ms. Clinton.

jeanette davis   June 7th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

I am so angry with how the DNC and the major TV networks who worked hard to manipulate the election of Hilary Clinton for President so that she wold lose. For months the networks have done nothing but vilify her in every possible way with Fox News leading the charge. It has done nothing but cause them to lose their credibility as integral sources of news reporting. They all did everything they could to put Obama in the lead because they truly believe that due to his lack of experience and his color, he will not be able to beat McCain.

As far as the DNC goes; apparently my vote does not REALLY count! These delegates and super delegates have all the power!! They can be bought and sold to save their own hides when it comes to their own survival. As far as the states who voted early in the primaries, why didn't the DNC just punish their officers who did not follow party rules instead of the voters? Why take the votes away from the individuals? Hilary would be our next president if the DNC had not taken the votes away from her. After my whole life of being a democrat, I do not wish to be one any longer.

I will never view the policitcal TV programs with the same trust because I see how biased and dishonest they were against Hilary (because it's OK to bash a woman.) As far as Fox 11 news goes, it is nothing but a Republican TV station that broadcasts only trash through its hate mongering political newscasters.

Tara   June 7th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

As an Obama supporter, I have to say, this was a very beautiful, gracias speech. I got chills at a few parts. We welcome you, Senator Clinton, with open arms! We hope your supporters will join us!

Thanks for a wonderful campaign!

Christa   June 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

It was with great sadness that I watched Senator Clinton end her campaign just now. She showed tremendous grace and strength in her decision to do so and I disagree with Wolf's comments that she showed great 'bitterness' in her speech. Quite the contrary. Disappointment should NOT be confused with being Bitter.
I'm curious if supporters of McCain or Obama ,even these nominees themselves didn't get the sense of how powerful a leader she would and could have been for our country by being Commander in Chief. I think the American public just got a keen and candid look.
Looking forward, I will fully support her and will continue to back her and the goals she has for this country. I'm an independant voter from the State of NY (we are NOT allowed to vote in primary elections – State of NY, you need to change this!), and because she's such a strong and highly intelligent woman, I will continue moving my support to Barack Obama for President. Hats off to you Hillary for the milestones, barriers, tenacity and grace you have shown throughout this campaign. You truly are a leader and a role model for politicians and Americans.

joy   June 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

I am a white woman professional and I feel abandoned by the Deomcratic Party. I will vote for John McCain.

Jose Nsasi   June 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Good, good decision and may God bless you HRC.
You are a very great leader. Thanks helping to unit the party.

Lisa   June 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Hillary has raised her status to something I have never seen in my 47 years. This is an unbelievable time, and Hillary needs to be our President NOW!

Texas Woman for Obama   June 7th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

What a wonderful speech! I must admit that during this campaign my feelings toward Clinton were not so great, but today she gained my total admiration and respect.

I hope that Clinton supporters were equally moved by her strong words of unity. We've got to fight together to make the progress we all want to see.

joaquin   June 7th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

now let's stop mcbush from getting to the white house

Carrie   June 7th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has made me not only proud to be a democrat, a college student, and a woman but proud to be an American. I have supported Barack Obama from the beginning of his campaign, but I am so glad to see that a woman can make it this far in a political campaign, and that the world can see that America is moving forward. I very much hope to see Hillary on the bottom of the ticket and maybe on the top in 8 years?

Former Obama Supporter   June 7th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Hillary did everything you asked, so I don’t want to hear any of you Obama supporters to say that Obama didn’t get elected because of Hillary. When Obama doesn’t win, you all are still going to find a way to blame Hillary. You all forced Hillary to endorse Obama and it just makes me sick how you treated Hillary. I really don’t know why you all just expect us Hillary supporters to join you after reading all your hate filled comments.

Wise White Guy   June 7th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Thank you Hillary for showing that you can indeed do something for someone other than yourself. Today you did what was best for the party, the people, the country, and the world. I hope your supporters were paying attention and know that you would not support someone you do not believe in. The question is whether you can get your supporters to work for Obama and contribute. Their votes would be wonderful but I want to send a strong message to everyone and have a LANDSLIDE! Hillary and her supporters will have a great deal to do with whether this happens. Now i will wait for the anti obama posts who will be almost completely from Republicans pretending to be Dems and from those who are deep seeded racists both of which would have voted for McSame anyway. Again, Thank You Hillary!

Scott C   June 7th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

It was a great speech and step one in the process of unifying the party.

Clinton will campaign for Obama as she said, and will make Obama a juggernaut that will be unstoppable come November.

McCain better start shaking in his boots.

Stacey   June 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

I applaud Sen. Clinton for her gracious speech in uniting the Democratic Party. I know that she will have a very important role in his cabinet, I pray she is installed as the Head of the Department of Health and Human Services.. we really need her for Healthcare Reform. We really need her.. I applaud the Democratic party for even being open for a woman and african american as president of the United States.. and america… The Republicans would have never given either the chance to do so… Let's get this together and not let this be the end..of the chances of any american, chinese, indian, native americans, women, men, Older, younger… all people have a chance to be the president of United States.. I am a proud Democrat today..

Think Smart   June 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

I thought she did an ok job. I just wish she wouldve talk about Obama a little more. I pray the Hillary supporters vote on the issues and not out of spite. I am a Hillary supporter and know it would be retarded to vote against Obama because Hillary didnt win. VOTE ON THE ISSUES!!!

Paula   June 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

She was amazing! It is clear that she will be instrumental in electing Sen. Obama. She makes us proud!

Ed from Canada   June 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Okay, I was very impressed near tears by her speech and to be honest she has redeemed herself greatly..hey from a Canadian to my neighbours down south..a time to hold your heads high one again awaits you all…

Obama..go whup McCain's butt…

OBAMA RULES>>>EH????

fer sure…

Shelly   June 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

WARNING TO OBAMA: Don't put her as your VP. Too many people go missing around the Clintons. She will stop at nothing to be the president.

gary   June 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

YOU HATERS O.B. SUPPORTERS SHOULD CHOKE ON YOUR HATE. HRC IS MORE OF CHAMPION ,WITH A HEART FOR OUR COUNTRY.YOU WOMAN SHOULD BE PROUD OF HER ,INSTEAD OF HATING ON HER. THAT SHOWS THE YOUNGER THERE IS NO CHANCE FOR THEM IN THE FUTURE. ITS TIME FOR YOU HATERS TO GET A LIFE AND UNITE.

Ray, NM   June 7th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Obama and Clinton's path merged together. It's the democratic path to lose white house!

Rashida for Obama   June 7th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Finally. You did good Hillary thank you for making history!

PAUL PROVIDENCE RI   June 7th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

I thought she was still running the way she used her words. Hope that she can get her people over to Obama. Well then she will have another 4 years for her next run and she will. We will wait to see what happens in Denver.

Annette, Washington, DC   June 7th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Party unity now begins…Welcome aboard Ms. Clinton.

Dems be losers   June 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Suspend does not equal end….

Stay tuned……………

Tape at 11………

NORA, FLORIDA   June 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

As a professor, I would have given the speech a C- because she was still to focused on herself and her campaign. If she was not ready to give a sincere speech, then she should have just stayed home.

For those that were booing, they will be sobbing if McShame wins. They will be begging for mercy. It is amazing that so many can be so blinded by their selfishness and their emotions. McCain or Obama?? Don't let your nasty feelings ruin life for everyone else. Instead of throwing your vote away to McCain, just stay home

Kelano Forbes   June 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

I was very touched and moved by Sen. Clinton's speech. I truly think it was the best and most difficult speech of this historical campaign.

I have always supported Sen. Obama but this speech really made me see Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton in the same light when she spoke about the challenges of women rights and racism. It made me see and appreciate the struggle of both women and african americans.

Today I cheerish the words "Yes We Can."

Kelano Forbes
Turks & Caicos Islands

Democrat Forever   June 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

What a wonderful speech. Senator Clinton has truly done America proud.
Democrats 08

FrankSmith   June 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

I was expecting at least one million, not thousands to attend this coronation! Are there not 8 million supporters out there?

Sheri   June 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

HOLD ON TO THOSE DELEGATES HILLARY.

It's only a matter of time that the Republicans will tear him down and maybe then the stupid super delegates will realize the grave error they made.

Jim, Indiana   June 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

All our love Hillary and Bill!!! Stay with us please, we need you!!!

Kim Perdue-Sims   June 7th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Even though I have been a supporter of Senator Obama since the beginning, I do appreciate the strength and encouragement of Senator Hillary Clinton. She fought a tremendous battle and I am sure she will have a place in the Obama Cabinet.

I pray that ALL democrats come together to put Senator Obama in the White House. Time to put ALL the foolishness aside about color, race, religion and gender.

Keeping a republican in the house will NOT lower gas prices, educate your children, save your jobs or homes. We have to put a democrat in the White House and that man is Senator Barack Obama!

DEMOCRATS UNITE FOR CHANGE!

OBAMA 08 & 12!

Raindog   June 7th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

What a sad day for America when the most qualified and by far most talented woman loses the nomination to the likes of Obama. Hillary did what she had to do …..However, we as her supporters are not bound by the same sense of responsibilities to the party. I urge all good and true Democrates to show the party and the two faced old lions of this party the same loyalty that they showed Hillary. And of course there is this…unlike Obama's mindless supporters we do not take marching orders blindly from our candidate..We will not drink the political Kool Aid. Call us old..call us undereducated and call us unimportant….just do not be surprised if we do not answere when you do wake up and try to call us once more to save this party from it's own mistakes. One would think that the super liberals had learned their lesson by so many defeats in the past….given to us by the very same men who are so supportive of Obama. We can live through another 4 years of Republican control of the White House….Hopefully, we will win Congress….Congrats! Obama has just turned yet another life long Democrate into a solid Ind. When Oprah does her"happy dance" just remember that it will not be in the White House.

Kristen   June 7th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

The Democratic party threw away their chance to win tihs November to be the first party to have an African-American nominee.

The fact that Obama did not have that great of a "Bump" in the polls after winning the nomination, shows that he is not a strong candidate.

Regardless of what Hillary says, I do not plan to vote for Obama.

The only way i will consider it, is if Hillary is on the ticket. This is not black mail. We should have someone who has experience and knows how to run the Government on the ticket. Hillary is the best choice! She should be the President.

Kenneth M.   June 7th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

I saw the speach and thought she did a good job. Perhaps we can untie after all.

DSP   June 7th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Welcome Sen. Clinton! Thank you for your support.

Yes We Can!

Dems08′

Benjamin (Republican), San Diego CA   June 7th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

I could only imagine how hard that speech must have been to deliver. Hillary seemed to have covered all the grounds and issues with this speech. Indeed, that was a GRACEFUL exit.

Congratulations to Hillary and her supporters.

Democrats United '08!

Curt   June 7th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Great Speech…
I hope her supporters are not bitter enough to vote another Republican into the White House this November. I can understand why you are upset, but if you planned on voting for her if she were the nominee, why would you vote against the Democratic Party. All she stands for would be lost if John McCain is elected president of The United States of America.

"…we cannot let this moment slip away!" Hillary Clinton

Democrat 2008

Grumpy   June 7th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

aahemmm…Suspend? I hope Sen. Obama has eyes in the back of his head.

Ralph Osei, Montreal   June 7th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

The whole speech is a big WOW….Americans should be proud to have such dynamic people running for the Oval office…For us Canadians, it is at such times that we wish we were Americans…..God bless America and God bless Senator Clinton

GUY   June 7th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

"I will continue to stand strong with you every time, every place and every way that I can….. and lie and manipulate and control and…"

She fought hard for the role of democratic candidate… but her fight included lies and refusal to admit fault and pointing of fingers…. I'm thrilled that a woman was able to run and get this far. It's time for that. But, she is not the kind of woman I want to see in the office of President. It's historic and took guts but I'm hoping this is the end of her selfish, ambitious pursuit.

Oscar   June 7th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Hillary, no matter what we will stand behind you 100%. I am your supporter and always will be! ~ Your Decision will help unify the democrats and put this country right back on track. Remember You got my support in 2012!!!! :)

Obama For President   June 7th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

I Hope This Helps Unify The Party!

Bob   June 7th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

"Suspend" ???

MELODY   June 7th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

I THINK SHE DID WHAT SHE WAS TOLD, LIKE A CHILD IN TROUBLE AND TOLD TO SAY SORRY TO HER BROTHER OR SISTER FOR HITTING BELOW THE BELT. BUT SHE REALLY DID NOT WANT TO TO DO IT…..TOO BAD THIS WAS YET ANOTHER CHANCE TO BRING US ALTOGETHER I FELT THE SPEECH WAS JUST OK…….

Alee   June 7th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Yeah!! Lets move forward now

puntarenus   June 7th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

I just listened to Hillary's exit speech and she was fabulous. The way she spoke to her supporters and her continuing support for the Democratic Party was without any prejudices and regret. She will be a strong supporter for our party and the next president of the United States, Barak Obama

mark roberts   June 7th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Nice to hear…. Hopefully the next President will work heart and soul on bringing universal health care …..

Chris In California   June 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Hillary Clinton made this great speech in the midst of what has to be heartbreaking disappointment. I have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration for this great lady!!!

Linda K.   June 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

She did it with real style. Thank you, Senator Clinton.

Aaron, NC   June 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

As a strong supporter of Hillary Clinton, looks like I'll be voting for John McCain in the fall.

Christian, Tampa FL   June 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Perhaps a slightly rough start, but ultimately a beautiful and historic speech from Hillary Clinton. I've been an Obama supporter from the beginning, but today I am very, very proud of Mrs. Clinton.

walda   June 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

It was a great speech and I feel sincerity in all she said and believe she will do her part to ensure Barack Obama wins!!! OBAMA 08′

elderg   June 7th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Hands up!
Can we now go forward
think about it,
what message are you sending by voting for McCain if you are a hillary supporter. They believe in 2 diffent things. It makes no sense.
Penn, Kentuky, all those states we have to come together
Yes we can!
Obama '08
Dems Unite!

2Nurselady   June 7th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is a GREAT American and a GREAT person!

Obama-Clinton 2009!

susa   June 7th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

I thought she was amazing. NOW don't try to spin this as though she was auditioning for VP. She doesn't need to audition.
Great speech. She gets my total respect.

GUY   June 7th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Suspend? Seems like she won't accept defeat and is staging herself to step in at any moment and play, "I told you so…". Finally, she took a step away from the campaign and made a nice speech but I'm not convinced… she, and the Clinton name, don't do anything without a hidden agenda. We probably haven't seen the end of this… although I want to hope we have.

And if Obama has made, or makes, a deal with her taking her on as VP… it will go against everything he has said about change. I'm an independent who has voted more republican than democrat, if he takes Clinton as his running mate, I'm out. She's a liar and a manipulator – which has been proven over and over and over the past 12 months or so… She is not a good match for him and will cost him the race. Sure, strong democrats will vote but he won't get the indys and the repubs that are looking to jump on board.

Yes We Can   June 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Senator Clinton is right.

Democrats Unite!

idahosa, Canada   June 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

good to know that she has finally woken up from her dream. i hope it doesn't take this long for her supporters to wake up and join the winning team.

McCain, here we come!!!

Obama '09

Bonnie Niebruegge   June 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Did I watch the same speech as the pundits? Still an ego trip and sexism bitterness. Just barely good enough.

Lucas, Nashville TN   June 7th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

YES WE CAN!

KLM   June 7th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Though I'm an Obama supporter, Hillary made me cry with her speech. This was the best speech ever from her. For you Hillary supporters, your candidate put up the best fight against Obama than anyone ever could. She spoke so eloquently of the sexism and racism. I am sooo proud to be a democrat. I never thought I'd say this but if Obama wants me to donate to help her debt, then I will and I will do it happily. It won't be much but I'm a democrat first and willing to help other democrats.

Obama All The Way   June 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

I hope your supporters can take it on the chin, just like you did, Senator Clinton.

I was impressed!

banks   June 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Great Job Hill. I hope this is not the last time I see you!!!

Obama 08and12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ryan   June 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Obama/Clinton 2008!

Thank you Hillary for all you have done and for all you continue to do for our country!

You are an inspiration to millions! Now, let's take back the White House!

Go Democrats!!! time to unite!!!!

Liliana Peterson, California   June 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

If we have launch 50 women into space, one day a woman will be the president of the USA! We love you Hillary! Thank you for a great campaign!

Jam One   June 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

I am a supporter of Barack Obama and just watched Hillary Clinton's speech, all I can say is: "Well done Hillary".

Michael   June 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Hillary has to do what she has to do to stay politically viable in the Democratic Party, but I do not. I will not vote for Obama. Let McCain serve one term, then Hillary will run in 2012. If I have lived under Republican rule for 8 years, I can do 4 more.

Dokter   June 7th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

This is not about Hillary or Obama. This is about America, this is about american people, this is about the future. We have to get a democrat in the white house in 09. No questions !

If not Hillary....then McCain   June 7th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

A very sad day indeed.

Scott, Norfok, VA   June 7th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Hillary has endorsed Obama the party can heal now. Obama better thank his luckystars that Hillary has endorsed him. Without her endoresment and support and being on the ticket as the VP Obama can not and will not win the election. She is a force to be reckoned with, and might add some backbone to Obama.

Obama/Clinton 08

RYAN   June 7th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

I don't think her speech is coming from heart she keep on praising herself and women in general, and ignored to against MCBUSH………..

taylor   June 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Hillary just ended her speech, and if that's not a unity speech i dont know what is.

Lilarose in Oregon   June 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Great speech!

Then I turned off CNN and it will remain off as long as they need to analyze every word she said.

Obama's your guy, CNN, so let's see what you do to him, now.

Dan, TX   June 7th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

We love you Hillary. You will be a leader in the democratic party for a long time.

OBAMA '08

Noah   June 7th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Great speech..Hillary should be VP..

Ron   June 7th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

I'm completely astounded that Clinton would use this 'concession' speech to position herself as the champion of women's rights. If you play back the speech, and count how many times she said 'me' or 'I', you should be able to understand that this has always been, and continues to be, all about Hillary Clinton.

What a wasted opportunity.

Bettie   June 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Please tell Hillary to ask her 18,000,000 voters to donate one dollar ($1.00) each to cover her loss of campaign monies. The tax payers do not want to cover her loss. Why would she ask the "wonderful American people" whom she says she loves, to PAY HER BILLS?

Juan Carlos(Vegas)   June 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Hillary 2012 !!

JC   June 7th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Suspension of disbelief?
Finally, she decided to put away her Dem blue pantsuits.
She is not in the same rank as Romney who also suspended his campaign, but long ago.

The question is how many supporters Hillary really has or had.
How much did Rush help her with his chaos movement?
17 or 18 millions?

Chris M.   June 7th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

It was a nice speech.

Too little, too late.

shell   June 7th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

I'm proud of Hillary and all she has done for America (^_^)

~Kentucky~Democrat~   June 7th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

She is a wonderful speaker, very heartfelt and has shown how much she loves this country very much!

YES WE CAN! YES WE WILL   June 7th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Hillary did good today, thus far I'm still watching it, I just hope she will keep her promise this time, time will tell. However I still do not want her on the ticket with Obama, she is not in keeping with his message of change and unity. I must say this is the first time I have ever seen her being gracous I pray she is secere.

I wish her well and do hope that we all can now come together to win in Nov. It's ours if we do!

s.boat   June 7th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Why Does She Suspend Her Campaign And Not Concede The Race! This Is Why I Feel She Is Untrustworthy And Cant Vote For Her For Anything!

Happy she is GONE!!!!!   June 7th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

I hope she does not think she is still running later this month. She needs to wade away!!!!

Raymond Duke   June 7th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

She gave a great speech. I don't know how much it helped Obama but I bet it made a lot of people sat back and think of what a mistake they made. The democrats were fools . this election was theirs for the taking and they threw it away. When I say the democrat party I mean the leadership and the liberals. My family and all would have voted for Clinton but instead we will vote for John McCain

Alicia   June 7th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

HILLARY'S SPEECH WAS SO NARCISSISTIC AS USUAL!!!!

Suspend? Keep my delegates? October surprise that she will get the vote, yeah right ! LOL

**It was not because she is a woman. SHE LOST. SHE RAN A LOUSY CAMPAIGN BEING SO ARROGANT

The US abolishes century old clinton dynasty   June 7th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

ok that is it???
she did not concede,
she is still aksing her supporter to support her with money
her website is on..

and she will do something just wait and see, she will be at the convention in august saying she is still running
she is evil

BlameBarack   June 7th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Maybe it's just me but it sounded like Hillary was disingenious in her speech. She talked about women mostly. I guess i thought it was little biased and even more divisive.

Oregon Women for Obama   June 7th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

This speech was all over the place.
Is it about her?
Women's rights?
I guess the endorsement of Barack Obama was thrown in once in a while. Sheesh!!

RickytheGriff   June 7th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

We are a family. We must stand up to John McCain in November for the future of this country.

Obama 2008

Jen   June 7th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Her speech sound still like the speech of last Tuesday. Why ?
Concede Hillary Clinton, Concede now!

BARAKFORLIFE   June 7th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Finally! Good going, Hillary. Now, Let's get on with the business of winning the Whitehouse back in November!

cathy   June 7th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Ok, I have been against Hillary from day one. I was happy to see Barack Obama get nomination, and was totally against having Hillary. After hearing her speech, I would support and vote for an Obama/Clinton ticket.

dems unite   June 7th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I didn't realize that, dems have only been presidents 3 out of 10. Maybe people will start focusing on policies, and their economic circumstances in deciding who they vote for, we all see what happened with the republican presidency …

taylor   June 7th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I'm just at the point in hillary's speech, where she is using the "yes we can". So far the speech is emotional and strong, it's exciting to hear the way she's endorsing him. You would never think this is the same Hillary this hot stuff going on right now folks… i have to get back to the speech folks…LONDON.ON.

John Smith   June 7th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

What has this nation come to– worship/crown the loser rather than focus on the party? It is not about "pleasing" the nominee, it is about the party. Put nicely, Hillary lost and all these rituals for coronation are unnecessary!

Happy she is GONE!!!!!   June 7th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

GOOD BYE HILL!!!!!!!!!!

You are now old news.

Loveuclinton   June 7th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

This is a great dissappointment for the GOP.This puts hot water in thier seats.I now love this woman more than ever before and she has today regained her status as one of the most intelligent woman on the planet.

Willam from Texas   June 7th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

I will back Obama, and long as he picks Hillary for VP, otherwise, I will write in her name as my choice for president come Nov.

NEVER OBAMA   June 7th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Sorry Hillary, It's not the fact that I'm a woman or the party………….it's the man. I do not believe Obama has anything good to offer this country and it will take us years to recover from the mistakes and very far left agenda this man has planned for us. I find him to be a liar and a racist and I think he will say ANYTHING to get elected. I will not vote for this man…….NEVER.
John McCain is not G.Bush and I think he's a decent man who will be a good leader for America. And contrary to what obama supporters want you to believe, I do not find him to be a war-monger. John McCain will get my vote.
I will not write Hillary's name on ballot because I know it would be counted for Obama. They will try to steal this election too.

No McSame   June 7th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Obama is king but Hillary is TRULY THE QUEEN. As an Obama supporter I can say she would make a strong VP.
DEMOCRATS IN 08

fed   June 7th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Thank God she decided to go out gracefully. Things could have become an absolute mess if she had taken it to convention

AY   June 7th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Thanks Hilary!
This woman is wonderful!

John Smith   June 7th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Okay, I see that a Hillary cloonie is monitoring the blog for today!

wonderful   June 7th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Thank you Hillary! That's how you be a team player. What strength and courage you displayed. Thank you!

Helena   June 7th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Thank you Hillary Clinton!

You will have a highly respected position in Barack Obama's administration!

ErinOK   June 7th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

She is giving a great speech – Democrats 08!

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