June 7, 2008
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Supporters of Sen. Hillary Clinton lined up Saturday outside the site of her anticipated concession speech. Photo credit: Getty Images.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign tells CNN that 6,000 people signed up on the New York senator's Web site to attend her endorsement speech of Barack Obama Saturday in the nation's capital.

Braving oppresive heat, supporters began lining up mid-morning outside the National Building Museum, to hear Clinton exit from the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Clinton is scheduled to address the audience at noon, but looks to be running at least 30 minutes late.

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jake   June 7th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

18,000.000 voted for her……… Minus 2,000.000 absentee ballots that people have been dead for ten years and still manage to have their names on the ballots .. Go figure!!!!!!!! I heard that 18,000.000 more than 25 times but she still lost……..

Viva Obama 08   June 7th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

A Vote for Barrack Obama is a vote for Hillary Clinton because they support the same cause.
A vote for John McCain is a vote for a George Bush third term more wars, bad economy and more country will not want to deal with our country. If you were really a true Hillary suppoter that want a better America for this generation and the future generation you must vote Democratic this November. Please do yourself a good favor and vote for the Democratic nominee this coming November.
No hard feeling because Hillary has none against Barrack. We must put the Republican out of the white house.
As you can see, we are in a big reccession and that will get worse with a John McCain.

Scott M   June 7th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

She did not have anything "stolen" from her. Clinton and Obama both agreed to the "rules" before anyone voted and he won. Stop blaming him and start thinking about what is best for our country. If you support Bush's policies and want four more years of it, vote for McCain. If you think that this country should go in a different direction and want change, vote for Obama. I myself don't want four more years in Iraq and thousands more killed because I am mad that my candidate did not win.
Obama '08

Tamara   June 7th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Hey Obama supporters I suggest you tone down your nasty comments. Obama wants to win this election and your comments do not help him. If you know any thing about politics you should know that he needs her to win in November. Without her voters, the States that she won, he will be going back to the Senate. Wake up, she has the power to determine the fate of the Party.

Let's try to move foward and hope he picks her to be VP so we can beat McCain in a landslide.

Proud Democrat   June 7th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

I would have loved to have been there, I watched it and I am very PROUD to be a Hillary Clinton supporter, I was upset as I am sure millions are to hear Senator Obama supposedly went golfing while you gave your speech. The man who has been cheered for his ability to speak would have learned a lot today listening to you, in fact I believe he should have been there and heard in person, and showed you the respect you gave him in your speech.
I hope he is a wise man and makes you his VP, America needs both of you , this mess the REPUBLICANS have made will take everything two of the greatest Democrats of our century have in them.
Together you two are unstoppable …
Together you will bring greatness back to America.
Together you will break barriers for millions.
Together you will lead the world .
and only
Together you will win back the Whitehouse …

diana   June 7th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

HRC gave a great speech and if she can ask us all to come together for the sake of our nation don't you think all of her supporters should honor that. Obama and Hillary have MINOR differences compared to Obama/McCain. I suspect the majority of the hate filled blogs we see her are sent by Republicans trying to divide us even more. Don' t buy into it.

Geri   June 7th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Its over so Obama supporters can you shut up and act like human beings who care about their country. We have listened to your nastiness for months on end and its time to stop.

Timothyt   June 7th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

DEMS UNITE! Do not allow the media and the republicans posing as angry Clinton supporters divide us. They trying to manipulate their way into a victory. Not This Time!!!!

Obama 08/12
Yes We Can!

Clinton Supporter   June 7th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Dear Henry Ellis:

You're what's wrong with Obama supporters and the DNC. Insult everyone, then when they don't bow to your wishes, attack them some more.

This will be my first time out voting Republican, and I'm looking forward to it. It's because I'm "petulant, angry, divisive and power hungry to the end," Henry.

It'salso because the DNC is a shameful bunch of well dressed thugs, riddled with sexism, willing to take big bucks for senators and congress members while bragging about no lobby money for the presidential race. (Guess what, Henry, lobbyists never even see the president -their audience is those senators and congress members, and BO won't shut off that tap - he wants those $s. He knows better.

CHANGE-sure, Henry, I get it. Do you?

pam Eugene OR   June 7th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

ENOUGH CNN!
There are at least 10 stories about Clinton. Obama won the nomination.
Give it a rest Wolf!

george   June 7th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

If you run a campaign with no strategy or obeying the rule, then this is what happens later.

Perk   June 7th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Hillary has ended her campaign, yet still Obamabots are trashing her. Why would any of the Clinton-supporters rally behind Obama?

Darren   June 7th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Henry Ellis, what an unfortunate, nasty, bitter comment. How any sane human being could have watched her milestone, inspired speech and then make that kind of comment is extraordinarily twisted. You are clearly full of hate and its eating you up, even now when you have presumably got what you want from her and she endorses her rival you can't let it go and be a little more gracious. You could learn a lot from her.

Operation Elephant   June 7th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

I thought she would support Ron Paul

FB   June 7th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Mary ann-

You say the SD's sold her down the river. Wasn't that the ONLY way Hillary would have been able to win, by relying on the SD's?

She lost in the battle for pledged delegates, so, the only way she would have been able to win would have been to ask the SD's to IGNORE the will of the people, the pledged delegates (those voted for by the voters), or the non elite delegates (those like you and I).

These HRC supporter arguments are based on inaccuracies, hypocritical statements, and just lies. Cut it out and go campaign for McCain. You will probably do more harm than good for him.,

Tell the truth   June 7th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

I want a Hilliary support to answer this question. I wanted some facts. Why would you vote for McCain. I wanted to talk about some issues like health care, war in Irag, housing market, social securtiy, bush taxes cuts, pro lofe or pro choice. Please can someone tell me how you supported Hilliary but now support McCain. I will post this messeage everyday until I get a real answer. Please just tell the truth.

maryann   June 7th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Hey Henry, not sure what your smoking. But today shows what a great lady she is and that she should be the chosen one. If you think he can win without her, good for you. I am entitled to my opinion and I feel she was treated awful from the media, democratic party and people like you. She has worked hard for the democratic party and helped alot of them get elected. I am not sure where you get entitlement from.

Antoinette from New Carrollton, MD   June 7th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Only 6,000 people

Obama draws more crowds than that

I think her speech was great. It showed character on her part

nancy O'hara   June 7th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

John mcCain is NOT like George Bush. he was the one who finally convinced them to get rid of Rumsfeld, and do the surge. It is working.
Think! You may hate the war, but we have not had any attacks since, and give Goerge W credit where cedit is due.
Why is the american public so willing to listen to the likes of the clintons, when the truth is right there in front of you, freee for a bit to thinking,.
The liberal press has no business selecting our president the bias is so obvious.

JOE M   June 7th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

It is time to support Obama. Hillary made that point. Obama and Hillary stand for the same message. Outside of their personalities their positions are about the same. The Republican's are counting on Hillary supporters staying home or voting for McCain. BUT we will not be fooled.
Joe M

John Bailey   June 7th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

I will support John McCain if he doesn't choose Hillary as VP

Henry Ellis   June 7th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

I guess (maryann) Her owing the party nothing stems from her sense on entitlement with regard to the nomination. The Supers will sleep well at night especially after the immature and divisive way in which she ended her campaign….petulant, angry, divisive and power hungry to the end.

The T   June 7th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Maryann I understand what you're feeling, when Gore and Kerry lost I felt just a bad knowing they were cheated…but as Dem we need to keep pressing on to get this country back on the right track…If Hellary had won I would've been just as disappointed but NO way would I vote for McClain this is too important….Ex Marine

maryann   June 7th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Just finished watching her speech. Just awesome. Hope the superdelegates can sleep at night after watching her. You and the democratic party sold her down the river.She owes nothing to your party but yet she stands with you. She is a bigger person than most of you.

Glenn   June 7th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

her supporters are whinny babies who when they can't have they way want to take their marbles and go home. Childish and immature babies.

Former Clinton Supporter   June 7th, 2008 2:13 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 of the war and no promise of health care.
Obama '08

Ben   June 7th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

HRC deserves respect..and recognition..but not her infighting advisors….likes of kiki and lanny davis..grow up..cause you let HRC down.

YES WE CAN! YES WE WILL   June 7th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Good Day I was beginning to think this day would never come, I was starting to have sleepless nights waiting for this day!!!!

GREAT DAY!

WE DO NOT WANT HILLARY AS VP, SHE CAN BE ON THE TICKET, BUT NOT AS VP!

THIS WOMAN RAN THE MOST DIVISIVE CAMPAIGN SINCE THE 60s. After reading yesterday where one of her supporters admitted racial division was purposely used as a means to win votes. This is unacceptable and goes against Obama's message of hope and unity.

Doris   June 7th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

A champion among women. I wish her the best. Now to research who I will support come November. It will either be McCain, Nader or Barr.

Mike in Calgary   June 7th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

That estimate is not the first nor the biggest error made by the Clinton campaign team. They made one blunder after another!

Mike

John Smith   June 7th, 2008 1:40 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!!!!!

Obama For President   June 7th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

I Hope Her Speech Helps The Party Unite!

gary   June 7th, 2008 1:34 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.

Kat Colclasure   June 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Doesn't Hillary get it…..she lost, NOT because she was a woman, but she lost because she wasn't in tune with the Country????? Come on….move on, Hillary. Also, I hope Hillary gives that little girl back her money so she can go to Disney World !!!

FrankSmith   June 7th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

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

Proud American   June 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Lets Go Dems!!!!!

Fadi   June 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Now it's time to support and donate for the real change element. McCain!

bond   June 7th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

She didn't give a great speech, but she is just not a great speaker.

Obama now has to pick a great VP and make this campaign work. I guess if you like Hillary, then you just like her,, and if you dislike her, you just can't around to liking her. I used to love her, but I am really forcing myself to try and love her now. I am confused about her. She has been so mean in the primaries and I am just having a hard time forgiving her and loving her.

JC   June 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

How can it be?
6,000 only?

Hillary said she had 18 millions of supporters, who obviously did not give her enough donations. Votes don't cost much in the primary, but voters support a candidate seriously with their donations. That's why I doubt many of the 18 millions are Republicans or Independents.

I cry for the country   June 7th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

I weep for the Country.

You did a disservice to the ideals of democracy by the way you mistreated this great American Leader.

NEVER OBAMA   June 7th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Sorry Hillary, I still will nbot vote for obama. I will not write your name in because I fear the vote will go to obama. My vote goes to John McCain who is a far better choice than obama.
I also realize that your polical life would be over if you didn't say the things you are about to say today about supporting obama.

JC   June 7th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Nobody has ever run a presidential campaign like Hillary did.
That is her legacy.

Brian from California   June 7th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

The sad thing is that Democrats are not voting for anything because B.H. Obama doesn't have any platform other than change, they are just voting against Bush. Well how is that going to make our lives better. If I vote for anything I want to know what I am getting. if you look behind the oratory and see what you have in store for you with B. H. Obama you will see a huge effect on your life in the way of higher taxes. By the way the Democrats have been running the show in Washington since 2006, they deservetheir share of criticism of how high gas has become and how sluggish the economy has become. Pelosi and her direction has to be changed to one that is fiscally responsible with lower taxes and less government spending.

End the campaign   June 7th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Hope she ends her campaign. Need her to tell her supporters to vote for Obama whether she is VP or not.

Informed voter from florida   June 7th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Sorry Hillary. I'm not following you on this one. Barack Obama will ruin this country.

C. CONCERNED CANADIAN   June 7th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

one person does not constitute a Party. Certainly the party represents the vision of the leader but the evolution of the PArty will necessarily involve the incorporation of the sometime widely varied visions and asperations of allthe people that make up the Party.

Barack Obama is A very Smart man. He will surround himself with smart people, of similar and contradictory views; finally ariving at a platform that reflects the wishes of the full spectrum of Democratic voters.

This is the way politics should be run and, I believe, Obama will. This is in sharp[ contrast to the way Bush and his gang have run things over the past eight years.

A democratic vote is a vote for progress, global stability and, generally, a step in the right direction.

Carol MI   June 7th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

About darned time Hillary" bothered" to congratulate Obama after he has congratulated her after every single primary she won and only due to the pressure put on her by her own party.

She is either looking for HIS campaign money to pay off her 30 million in debt or begging for Vice.

She makes me ill.

Anonymous   June 7th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

This is one household that wants to say thanks for making Obama the leader of the free world. The treatment of Clinton was disgraceful for a news outlet of the caliber of CNN. Now if you can only get John McCain to concede then you can go ahead and crown Obama. Never will I vote for anyone that has so little experience in running this country.

michael   June 7th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Thank you senator Clinton,I will now support Obama. We will beat McCain.

Brian from California   June 7th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

That is great that enough democrats have been told of another speech. I still don't know how all these speeches are going to make my life better when the reality is that the Democrats have systematically given us bigger government and higher taxes.

We need to Change the House and the Senate it is full of tax and spend liberal Democrats. Let's fix this country and change the House and Congress to a Republican run. We need lower taxes and less government. McCain can provide the best change for all of us, especially those amongst us that have shown initiative in life and don't require handouts or the government to solve all of our problems.

ming   June 7th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Do we have to nice with Obama his supporter never nice to Clinton they seem like they did not care Clinton's supporter. Do we need to help them.

Brian from California   June 7th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

That is great that enough democrats have been told of another speech. I still don't know how all these speeches are going to make my life better when the reality is that the Democrats have systematically taken away from us by bigger government and higher taxes.

We need to Change the House and the Senate it is full of tax and spend liberal Democrats. Let's fix this country and change the House and Congress to a Republican run. We need lower taxes and less government. McCain can provide the best change for all of us, especially those amongst us that have shown initiative in life and don't require handouts or the government to solve all of our problems.

USAF Staff Sergeant   June 7th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

These kids look like they're ready to shout "Denver! Denver! Denver!"

Kenneth M.   June 7th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Here is why we dont need Hillary dead enders.
Between the Obama supporters, Dems that voted for Hill but will support the ticket, the Reps that dont like McCain, and those who will vote for Barr, I am sure Obama will be just fine without the Hillary Talaban.

Kimberly   June 7th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

I love you so much Hillary, I will always support you. It is a sad, sad day for America.

cathy   June 7th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

She goes out as she has been—-rudely making people wait for her as it is now 12:35 and she has still not arrived. She did not even leave home until 12:25!

annie   June 7th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Hillary should tell the demo's to take a hike. The cnn owned democrats treated Hillary like crap - so why should she do anything for them. She should have gone Independent.

Terry in El Paso   June 7th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Obama was my fourth choice in this race, behind Edwards, Richardson, and Biden. Clinton was fifth. Both Clinton and Obama need to set their very large egos aside for the good of the nation. They need to come together, form a ticket, select a cabinet, and let the whole team campaign this fall. The nation is facing desperate crises - recession, oil, energy independence, health care, education, terrorism, Iraq, totalitarianism, China, Iran, the distribution of income, corporate malfeasance, product contamination, global warming, pollution, autism, diabetes, global pandemics, decaying infrastructure - just to quickly mention a few.

So far, Obama looks good but not great. He should not be believing his own press releases and neither should Clinton. All of us need to set ego aside and get to work.

Wendy in Texas   June 7th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

You are one awesome person. I have watched you do amazing things. For the good of the party you are getting behind the presumptive nominee and I hope everything works out for you. I have been an Obama supporter but I cannot help but be elated at all of what you have accomplished.

cleareyes   June 7th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Hillary is the best for our country. She is people's president.
WE LOVE HER SUPPORT HER ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE!

After further review,Texas   June 7th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

The story of her life "too little too late".The closet republican loser.

Diane Miller   June 7th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Ok - she's going to give a speech at noon. It is NOW 12:25pm and she hasn't left the house yet! I supported Hillary and even worked for the campaign - but NO ONE is so important that they should feel they have the right to be so rude to the people they are supposed to be meeting! The Clintons are famous for this and they need some lessons in ettiquite!

Caroline   June 7th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

She can't even show up for her speech on time.

Wise White Guy   June 7th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

It is 20 minutes after the concession/suspension speech was supposed to start and Hillary has not even left home yet. Is she crying, is she taking notes on msnbc so she knows what to say in her speech. it struck me why so many older women support Hillary. She does everything she can to make her life a soap opera. I will be glad when the drama queen is gone.

Marie   June 7th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

SHE HAS TO HAVE A BIG EVENT EVEN TO BOW OUT!

Annette, Washington, DC   June 7th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Now, that Clinton has gain the spotlight once again, I hope she has dealt with her ego already… let's move on with the business of battling the repubs. While all of this pomp and circumstances is happening the repubs are mobilizing people to batlle ground states…

Shannon Bowling Green, KY   June 7th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Just remember Hillary supporters, a vote for McCain isn't a vote against Hillary, but a vote AGAINST Obama. Once the Democrats lose this election in the Fall (and the will) it will be a wake up call to the DNC and Hillary can run again in '12. Keep your eye on the prize people.

McCain '08/Hillary '12

William, from Cali   June 7th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

That's 6000 more "BITTER" people,clinging to ???????????? Obama was right, after all……………….

Jill E.   June 7th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

IF HILLARY CLINTON WANTS US TO RESPECT HER
WHY CAN'T SHE RESPECT US BY BEING ON TIME
FOR HER NOON SPEECH?

seah   June 7th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Suspending Her Campaign and bid for Presidency will be Excellent.

Which is what she needs to do.

Clinton/McCain   June 7th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Hillary should run as an independent!

Betty   June 7th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Please post her speech so we can refer back to it.

Some people don't have cable, or have to work.

Thank you

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