June 8, 2008
Posted: June 8th, 2008 01:15 PM ET

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Sen. Hillary Clinton suspended her presidential campaign on Saturday.
Sen. Hillary Clinton suspended her presidential campaign on Saturday.

(CNN) - With Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign officially over, she is focusing on making sure her supporters back Sen. Barack Obama's bid.

Throughout the primary season, Clinton and Obama expressed confidence the Democrats would unify once a nominee emerged.

As Clinton closed her campaign Saturday, she urged the cheering crowd of thousands to support Obama in his run for the White House, saying she and supporters should "take our energy, our passion and our strength and do all we can to help elect Barack Obama ... I ask all of you to join me in working as hard for Barack Obama as you have for me."

Her endorsement was met with a scattering of boos and thumbs downs from the crowd at the National Building Museum in Washington.

In a CNN poll released Friday, 60 percent of Clinton supporters said they would vote for Obama, but 17 percent said they would vote for McCain and 22 percent, said they would not vote at all if Clinton were not the nominee.

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Kim PA   June 8th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

it is a tough decision....

McCain for 4 years means Hillary can run in 4.....

Obama Pres and Hillary VP means dems are in and she can be in for 16 years....

I'll vote for the Obama/Hillary ticket. But NOT for Obama and anyone else.

I want her to be ON the TICKET, or wait 4 years for a come back.

king from toronto   June 8th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

cnn!! if u continue this?ur goin to lose a lot of bloggers!an viewers!!

Voter   June 8th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Obama has been the most hypocritical candidate not just of this campaign, but in all campaigns in American politics. Now he has become the most hypocritical nominate in America. If elected, he will have become the most hypocritical president in US history. Hillary is out. Although McCain is old, abrasive and so boring, I still feel more comfortable with him.

Lyonn from SF   June 8th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

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Wow! Everybody is praising us "Clinton Supporters". Let's not forget how they treated us during the course of the primary election.

As a Clinton supporter, I will not vote for McCain but will simply just stay HOME. Now is the time for all OBAMA supporters to WORK. After all they have disowned and ridiculed us before. They have to fight for their man alone just like we did for Hillary so they will experience how hard we struggled for our candidate!

Now that she is out, I am wondering why Hillary is still in the news frontline. I bet this website will never have the same number of visits without her. I guess they still need her just to keep Obama's name sound good!!!!

Now CNN, you better post this. Hillary will get my vote and nobody else. We beleive that she is the strongest most dedicated candidate and been a victim of media and Obama supporters insults!

Sofia   June 8th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Can someone explain where the guy who posted the first comment gets his facts? When did Obama say "I want all of my followers to spew hatred!" ? He didn't. Why do women hate Obama. It's not his fault if there are sexists out there. He didn't campaign on "HILLARY'S A WOMAN" He campaigned fairly and won. WHy hate him, he hasn't ever said or done anything to disrespect woman.

Linda31   June 8th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

To those that say that Obama disrepected Hillary, I ask you when? He has been respectful of her. They BOTH said and did things duringt he primaries to garner votes.

I think people are missing the point that this primary was to choose a Democratic candidate and we did. The fact that your candidate did not win does not mean that their issues and policy can not stil make it to the white house. One of the things Hillary said was that we are a family. She knows this better then most.

To say that you would vote McCain instead of Obama goes against EVERYTHING Hillary Clinton was fighting for. How can you undo what she worked so hard to do, because that is exactly what a vote for McCain is.

Yes, I know that there are a lot of Republicans acting as if they are Democratics. Pitiful thing that they can't agrue based on their own issues instead of hiding behind others.

Renee   June 8th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

My soul is NOT for sell!!

I will NOT vote for Obama! Nor will I support the Dems until they change leadership, starting with the chairman!

Dems, PLEASE do not send me any more mail asking for donations! I am going to give you the same thing you gave Clinton and her supporters for 16 months------ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!

I refuse to support the UNDEMOCRATIC PARTY!

Alex Williams   June 8th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

As a HRC supporter I will listen to Hillary but Obama has to earn my vote. There are reasons why I and many like me supported Hillary and Obama knows what they are. How he and his supporters treat Hillary and her policies will be very important for me. Currently I am favoring McCain a bit but Obama can win me over if he tries hard. Obama is too liberal for me. With a strong Democratic Congress we can keep McCain in check on things like Supreme Court nominees. What Hillary says under pressure does not make much of a difference. .

Obama supporters looking for Hillary to help them win the White House shows a lack of confidence they have with their candidate. He has to move to center to win us over and is willing to do that!!

Alex Williams
Akron, OH

Peace   June 8th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Who cares if you want to vote for Obama we will win the GE without you just like how the Lord turn the five fishes into thousand he will turn baracks millions into trillions so please dont get it twisted we will win the GE it as been written.

Obama 08-12.

Lyonn from SF   June 8th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Wow! Everybody is praising us "Clinton Supporters". Let's not forget how they treated during the course of the primary election.

As a Clinton supporter, I will not vote for McCain but will simply just stay HOME. Now is the time of all OBAMA supporters to WORK. After all they have disowned and ridiculed us before. They have to fight for their man alone just like we did for Hillary so the will experience how hard we struggled for our candidate!

Now that she is out, I am wondering why Hillary is still in the news frontline. I bet this website will never have the same number of visits without her. I guess they still need her just to keep Obama's name sound good!!!!

Now CNN, you better post this. Hillary will get my vote and nobody else. We beleive that she is the strongest most dedicated candidate and been a victim of media and Obama supporters insults!

Portia B   June 8th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

For me this race is like choosing the lesser of two evils. I don't particularily care for either candidate, and because of what I am about to say I am not going to disclose who I am backing.

Was I the only person who noticed that Hilary said. "I will SUSPEND my concession." ? Along with the numorous remarks she has made during her campaign this leads me to believe she has something up her sleeve.

After looking up the laws on Presidential Concession, it doesn't suprise me that she attempted to make a comparisson of RFK and her husband. For those of you who don't know; Presidental Concession laws state that the Nominee is a civilian until he is officially sworn in, and that should he take ill, die, or otherwise the Democratic party may choose another nominee to take his place and the election will be POSTPONED.

Doesn't suspend mean the same as postpone?

Odd... no? At a time like this Hilary needs to choose her words more carefully.

Leah DiMarco, Texas   June 8th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

The divisiveness in the democratic party IS Hillary's fault. Senator Obama has always had good things to say regarding Hillary and Hillary constantly was saying demeaning things about Obama. Hillary several times praised McCain while in the same sentence bashed Obama. This mess is Hillarys to fix and if she fails she will be blamed if Obama does not get into the White House.

s   June 8th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

If disappointed Clinton backers vote for McSame it just shows how immature and absurd US politricks has become.

Larry   June 8th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Its unreal how those think that we will just change our minds and back BO. If i dont like a certain food , no one can convince me to like it. This is basically the same thing,, i dont like BO and i dont think he has any experience and i dont like the way he played the race card even though most think the Clintons did.. It is just the way tha BO can spin the words to hurt someone else. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the comment that Geraldine made when she said that if he was white he wouldnt even tried to be president. And people like Opray wouldnt have backed him either if his skin color was different.. Black , white, green, red, the person should have some kind of experience!!!! Vote McCain 08

sheep   June 8th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Dont be surprised that most of the negative comments coming on here directed towards democrates from both supporters are not coming from democrates but from MCCAIN supporters loving all the rift there causing because there then the winners and OBAMA AND CLINTON supporters are the losers ..And AMERICA will suffer thru 4 more years of wars because of a party who thinks war is the answer to PEACE . T HIS MENTALITY will bring about the death of thousands of more men and women ..and our troops being brought back burned and wounded beyond repair ...You live with your choice based on your dissapoinment ..And as the body bags are brought back you wait there with the grieving families who just suffered another great loss

Larry P, Cape Cod   June 8th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

More math problems for Obama:

The latest poll shows that 40% of Hillary supporters will not vote for Obama in November and this after she asked them to. No way for Obama to win if this holds up. And why would those 40% change their minds? Not likely since their vote is either a feminist vote or an anti black vote, both deeply ingrained feelings. These are "one issue" people.

to Timothyt   June 8th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

18 million republicans posing as angry Clinton supporters.

Propaganda does not work.

The hate worked... to drive us away in droves.

meghan   June 8th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

YOU HILLARY PEOPLE SUPPORTING MCCAIN or not VOTING. HILLARY LOST THE ELECTION because she ran a POOR campaign. This election is bigger than all of us you IDIOTS!!! PEOPLE are dying in all over the world for freedom to vote and you are going to vote in protest. SHAMEFUL!!

Roger   June 8th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Obama supporters are trying to make out like it was all Bill's fault that Hillary lost. Bill hasn't said anything that wasn't true. He has done a wonderful job supporting his wife and if anything, their marriage is stronger now than it ever was.

to Timothyt   June 8th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

I'm just posing as an Angry Clinton supporter.

Think again all you smart educated Obama followers who though HATE would work to force our vote to Obama.

We believe in freedom and justice and fair play.

Rape my candidate... and I am outta there.

Montana is Obama Country   June 8th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

UNITY for AMERICA...

Unity for women's rights

Unity for the Supreme Court opening

Unity for our Teachers

Unity for Seniors

Unity for the children

Unity for our law enforcement

Unity for all other first repsonders

Unity for the soldiers

Unity for ALL Americans

Unity for Prosperity .............

Yes...We..Can...

Ashlee from Virginia   June 8th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

I forgot about the comments about Superdelegates going to Barack. It is actually kinda ironic considering that there was no way HIllary could have possibly won unless superdelegates voted for her. Barack had already won a majority of the pledged delegates. Why would superdelegates go against what a majority of the people won't...seeing as that Barack DID WIN THE POPULAR VOTE.

Think   June 8th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Make no mistake: many of these illogical arguments against the Democratic nominee are right wing puppets loyal to talk radio direction.

As an independent, I certainly have seen ugly and unfair treatment of both Democratic candidates.

I suggest not responding to the absurd "now-I'm-gonna-vote-mccain " drivel. It's ill thought at best and a scam at worst. Time to support the American system of compromise and get behind Obama!

William, from Cali   June 8th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

I for one, don't buy it. There are still some really "Bitter" people, in the Clinton camp.Add her and Bill, to that list of bitter Americans.... To me, it was the only ;"Politically Correct" thing, that she had left to do.That speech was really a look, into her "inner workings, to stay viable, in American politics""(Just Words!)........"If it sounds, like a "rattlesnake", but you "can't really, see it"............it probably is one. Keep your enemies, close........You can judge a tree; by the "fruit", it bears.......................................

Ben   June 8th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

So 40% of Clinton supporters have no idea what she stands for?
Some of these McCain voters were always going to vote for him. They just pretended to be democrats during the primary.
The rest – I can think of no rational explanation for. What's that? Experience you say? How about you try doing 5 minutes of research on that subject. You will find that many of our most effective presidents have had less government experience than Obama. If your still afraid of the scary black man then I can't help you.

Olivia   June 8th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

The US abolishes century old clinton dynasty – I hate to burst your bubble but I can guarantee you it is more than 5000. And, for all you nuts out there that are saying how Clinton is so disliked why is it that she won but only at the end sold out by the DNC – what about 18 million voters I guess they just were so disgusted in her that they went out to vote some for the first time in their lives.

to Timothyt   June 8th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

HOW have you learned that there are many Republicans posing as angry Clinton supporters?

I commit my vote to proving you wrong.

Funny... but I have learned there are many lifelong democrats who will now vote republicans.

Democrats need to learn this lesson: DO NOT trash your own best candidate and expect loyalty.

Do NOT hate fellow democrats and expect our vote.

DO NOT agitate division among the party and then call for unity.

I'm not an Angry Clinton supporter... YEAH right.

Ed   June 8th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I feel sorry for you, Megan (the second person who commented above). You sound like a bitter person. KEEP YOUR VOTE but don't persuade others to thread your shameful path.SHAME ON U!

j   June 8th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Those loyal 18,000,000 would better server Clinton by voting Democrat. Unless of course they want to give up Roe v Wade, universal health care, better jobs & wages for the 94% of Americans that aren't wealthy.

Andrew E Franklin   June 8th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

I'm one of Hillary supporters. I'll not vote for Obama. Obama is the biggest cheater. If he become the president of the United States, it will damage this great country so badly. Please, Please, Please
wake up American!!! To whatever you can to stop his bid.

Life long DNC member.

Dave G   June 8th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

To all who are considering voting for McCain, not voting, or writing in Hillary's name in November, please know that this will hurt Hillary Clinton. If she is perceived (rightly or wrongly) as dividing the party and losing the November election to McCain, then her power and influence as a Senator and future candidate will diminish.

At this point, the best thing we can do for Hillary is to do what she says and vote for Obama in November.

On the other hand, if you think another 8 years of war in Iraq would be a good thing, then go ahead and vote for McCain.

ObamaSupporters   June 8th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

WOW! I guess there are a lot of Obama haters reading news today.
Hillary I do thank you for what you're doing. I respect you for trying to bring the party together.

Let's all get behind Obama and unite the party.

j   June 8th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Yes she can! I'm now in favor of her being the VP nominee.

AJ   June 8th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

WOW and they call Obama supporters zombies...you all want someone to blame for Hilary losing ...try blaming ... hilary and her campaign staff...no doubt in my mind she would have won if she was prepared after super tuesday to contend in those 11 straight contest she lost...

Pennsylvania   June 8th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

When you campaigned in PA you promised you would take it all the way to the convention. You did not hesitate to attack Obama and the ads you sponsored were by some standards harse and dirty, but they were present to us as the truth.

Hillary, why should I believe you now? Seems to me you are just trying to keep your political life afloat and are hoping for a place in the Obama administration.

You are in it for You and not Us.

?unity   June 8th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

I voted for Hillary because she had the VERY best platform- domestic and foreign. And the ONLY universal Health care plan.

I will not vote for any less. I will wait patiently 4 more years.

Hello McCain.

Larry P, Cape Cod   June 8th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

As an Obama supporter, I'm worried about the math in November.
Here's why:

65% of the people dislike George Bush & his policies

McCain is 4 more years of George Bush

Obama only leads McCain by 3 points–he should be leading by 15-30 points.

What''s wrong here?

Caitlin   June 8th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Objectively, Clinton and Obama share the same views, are pushing for basically the same policies, and follow the Democratic Party principles that any registered, educated Democrat would believe in. To be a Hillary supporter and not vote for Obama is both ignorant and childish.

julie mn   June 8th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

i got an e-mail from corrupt dean yesterday, I sent him one back. I said NO THANK-YOU TO THE UN-DEMOCRATIC PARTY. I then went and donated to McCain, a true American.

Julie   June 8th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Whole lotta gop spammers out today – trying to spread trouble between the Clinton and Obama supporters. It can't work – McCains positions on the issues are radically different from Clintons. It'd be wrong to vote against the democratic candidate that mirrors Clintons positions. Not just wrong, ridiculous. Would you rather continue with Bush policies just because you're angry your candidate didn't win. That's ludicrious – that's why the folks (dems) spouting their intents to vote for McCain have to be spammers for McCain – the dems aren't typically that gullible.

?unity   June 8th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

I will vote for Obama, when Michelle Obama casts a vote for Hillary.

Last I saw, she scrunched up her nose at the thought.

That is unity? That is loyalty to party?

Thank You   June 8th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

To those reading this blog:

Please do your homework before reading the posts from the supposed "Clinton followers" above. Pleaes, go to Google and type in Obama or Clinton and you will find stories like the one from the Texas Democratic Convention where Obama and Clinton supporters joined hand-in-hand to chant "Yes We Can" and "Yes We Will." I also encourage you to visit the Obama Web site to see Clinton and Obama supporters posting positive comments, together. The "Clinton followers" above are either repugs trying to keep the divisiveness alive or really are Clinton followers who do NOT represent the spirit of Clinton's campaign. Why do I post this comment...because I am one of those Clinton supporters who took my fellow Democrats hand in Texas, to raise our voices as one. We will not fail this time....

Democrats in 2008!

Shame   June 8th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

LOVE you Hillary.

Shame on the party and Obama and his supporters for the abuse they heaped, for the trashed they talked, for the hate they inspired, for the attacks they indulged in.

No vote for Obama.

I'm stubborn... don't try to guilt trip me into voting for the party.

The party needs to grow some virtue and integrity. Till then, I am gone.

Only Hillary will EVER get a vote from me for the democrats for the last years of my adult life.

Concerned Citizen for America   June 8th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Well, it's been a hard fought contest and it would be a shame to let all the excitement of the Dem race be for naught. While 18 million Hillary supporters have a vote coming in Nov, my job isn't to convince them who to vote for. They want more of the same, more power to em. I blame the media and the Rush Limbaugh operation Chaos for making this historic race a joke. It's disgusting when our country is in such bad shape, that this kind of nonsense goes on and the end result may be more of the same. The posts on these political blogs are very telling of the ugliness and bitterness that exists in this country regardless of region, age, gender, race, etc... I want my vote to be meaningful and whether or not I voted for Hillary or Obama, I feel the Democratic platform is the only way to move forward. The Republicans have had the majority for 12 of the last 13 yrs and they have squandered away our hopes and dreams and are now dividing us with silly games. I'm not letting them win over my vote.

Anonymous   June 8th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Megan,

Just dream on! Obama will win in november and lead your
country into the future like you never seen before.
You cant stay behind because you are a part of that future.
But you dont deserve such a president at all!

Europe for Barack Obama

With love from the Netherlands

or the good of the party line   June 8th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

See? Obama IS a uniter.

He united half of the DEMs against him.

It was the vile vulgar filthy attacks on fellow democrats that delivered his message of hope and change to us.

I hope against such change.

Travis Johns   June 8th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Not gonna happen- I've donated money to her campaign, made calls, and tried to help her as much as possible. I will NOT help her elect Obama.
McCain 08

Ashlee from Virginia   June 8th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

I can grasp the fact that some Clinton supporters will write her name in in Nov, but I simply cannot understand how they can vote for McCain. I'd just like to address some of the crazy notions they have been giving:

1.) Clinton was somehow cheated out of the nomination- First of all, every candidate KNEW and AGREED to the rules before the primaries even started. There is NO WAY you can say that they didn't. If you don't believe it look at the agreement they all signed. If ANYONE was cheated it was Barack who got the rules changed on him at the end of the game with MI and FL being counted AT ALL. And don't even tell me he shouldn't have gottten any delegates from MI, do you honestly think no one would have voted for him there??? Let's be serious

2.) The media and DNC were sexist and against Clinton so that's why she lost- So it's okay for you to say that Clinton faced sexism, but you say Barack is using the "race card" whenever race is bought up? You can't have it both ways. And as far as him not having media problems did you happen to miss the constant replay of Rev. Wright and MIchelle's comments for WEEKS??? And the media didn't give him a chance in the beginning they all but crowned Hillary the nominee before Iowa.

3.) Hillary won the popular vote- GiVE ME A BREAK!!! The ONLY senario where Hillary wins the popular vote is: 1. You only count primaries (don't mind the disenfranchised caucus voters) 2. MI and FL counts (but Barack receives no MI votes because he somehow didn't have anyone in MI vote for him) ...u cant be serious with this math. And for you people who keep saying he can't win without the 18+ million that voted for Hillary.....welll news flash...Barack also has 18+ million supporters, and did you just see the latest polls??? 60% of those 18+ million will support him as well....and that percentage will only increase.

4.) You'd rather vote for experience- Since when does so called "experience" mean you'd be successful running the country? Exactly how many years in Washington qualifies as being "experienced"... I mean the last 8 years should show how much "experience" counts for absolutely NOTHING. I think John McCain has so much experience it might be messing with his judgement already..seeing as how he can't distinguish between Iran and Iraq. And he's most definately not experienced in the economy which he admits he knows NOTHING about. Seeing as that our economy is issue #1 right now, that doesn't really seem to help us too much. I'm happy Obama hasn't been in Washington so long, at least we'll be getting a new perspective something besides the usual Washington politics. No matter how much so called "experience" he doesn't have, it can't be any worse than what the "experienced" politicians we've had previously have done to our country.

Mike   June 8th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

I am unable to embrace Obama, I am a STRONG Clinton supporter.

I respect Senator Clinton and her call to unite; I will not vote McCain, however I will have to sit this election out.

Regardless as to how similiar Senator Clinton and Senator Obamas views are, I find him to be smug and arrogant.

Michelle Obama is not the example of what I would define as "First Lady," sorry I just can't picture this duo in the White House.

lose your soul for the party line   June 8th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Each vote for McCain from a HRC supporter is a nail in the coffin of HE who inspired so much hate in a once unified party.

You do not sanction such terrible behavior from your party. You do not say it is okay to eliminate your competition to secure a win.

You do not disrespect and hate felloe democrats... and figure that in the end it won't matter- they will vote DEM anyway.

Sorry, integrity, truth, freedom and justice are at stake her.

Obama 08: Female, 60, white   June 8th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

It is really time to get past this disappointment and veiled threats if Clinton supporters really want to support Clinton's wishes and desires for the country.

She made an amazing speech yesterday and made a clear case that she was ready to work for all of the policies she campaigned so hard for. To lessen the chances of a Democratic win will be a sad result of her effort in this campaign.

I suggest you take some time and then look at the policies you will be promoting with a McCain presidency.

to win the world and lose your soul   June 8th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

I am from the wild west.

I stand with Annie Oakley and against he who gleefully- and very unpresidentially- mocked and jeered her. Is that what the democratic party has devolved into? Hate, corruption, cheating, contempt and injustice?

I am STILL for HILL: Me... I earn more than $115K, I have TWO college degrees. I have health insurance, I would never get an abortion anyway, I can't be drafted now, I own 2 homes outright. I never needed the Dummicrats. THEY needed me.

Now I am gone for ever more.

To my own self....

cynthia   June 8th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

I am a Hillary supporter and will always be, but I will give my support to Obama because my son has done 3 tours to Iraq and he has a little baby that will arrive next year. I want him to be able to be around for his child,and experience fatherhood.
This war has done some unspeakable things to his mind ,and it scares me so much. So if Obama can bring our troops home he has my full support and John Mccain will NEVER get my vote especailly since he wants us to stay there. I am a woman ,a mother and wife first,and will always a faithful democrat.
I speak for me,and I know that for a man who has declared getting conservative judges on the bench, and overturning women's rights is deplorable. To keep this war going, and making stupid comments of Bombing Iran. Who doesn't have a clue on the economy,and will not give us some kind of universal health care.
I cannot in good conscious just because Hillary didn't get the nomination give my vote to Mccain. I would be betraying everything that I stand for.So Hillary doesn't have to persuade me much because I already know what I Have and Need to do.

Connie   June 8th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

For the 60% that will vote for Obama welcome to the unity of the democrat party. For the 17% that will vote for McCain remember this.

We have just as many REPUBLICANS. who say they will vote for Obama. Just something to think about for you CLINTON SUPPORTES who won’t support OBAMA.

It sounds like an EVEN TRADE OFF TO ME, except the cross over REPUBLICANS is getting the better part of the deal. Just my 2 cents.

You are going to look real funny with your nose cut off.

For the 22% who will not vote at all. You still have a chance to make a difference by voting for Obama. We can not afford another 4 – 8 years of the Bush policy. If not for yourself make the chose for our children future. If you can not embrace the black half of Obama, then embrace the White half.

Now is the time to SHANK HANDS, KISS and make up to get ahead of the game.

Obama 08!

Swannie   June 8th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

WHY SHOULD WE ?? why should anyone ?? When the wanna be first wife said this?? "
When asked in February whether she would support Hillary if she were to beat Mr Obama to the nomination, Michele replied: "I'd have to think about that. I'd have to think about that, her policies, her approach, her tone."
NOW there is some party loyalty for you Well I might just think all the way to November and vote for MCCAIN insted of the demographic party selection cadidate
Thanks for asking

Obama?   June 8th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Obama? Wasn't he the guy that brushed Hillary Clinton and her supporters off his shoulder.

He does NOT need us now.

Try some respect for your opponent and her supporters next time around. Try fair play next time.

Drop the reverse- racism next time.

Steve   June 8th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

The people who are saying that Hillary didn't mean it when she supported Obama are indulging in blatant self-deception in order to justify voting based on hurt feelings instead of rational thinking.

She laid it out for you, folks. If you care about her issues, you'll vote for Obama. No whining, no excuses. If you choose to vote for McCain out of sour grapes, you are effectively spitting in her face. It's really that simple.

Of course, most of the people posting as anti-Obama Hillary supporters here are actually Operation Chaos flunkies. But to any REAL Hillary supporters threatening to vote McCain, I say: please don't betray the candidate you profess to respect.

Countless dead in Iraq. A tanking economy. Roe vs. Wade on the line. It's time for the Republicans to go.

Steve   June 8th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

No matter what fake bloggers go and comment here, we cannot have a non accountable 8 years as we have had.

All you Rush and Hannity bloggers, you don't even hold your own party accountable for a complete failure in Iraq, Katrina, Terry Schiavo, gas prices, Harriet Myers, Dubai Ports, and failing schools. You stand there like a robot waiting to be spoonfed marching orders from the head RNC puppeteers. McCain's Vp will also be tied to the mess above.

Its time we elected Barrack Obama and move this country forward.
-former Hillary supporter and now fully behind Barrack Obama

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no unity now   June 8th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

You trashed and raped our leader. You forced us to watch.

Now you want her rag tag army to unite behind the people responsible for the hateful disrespect?

You killed the warrior.

We will kill the election of change.

Actions DO have consequences. Teach your children that.

Nita   June 8th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

I have to post a comment that I copied and sent to all my friends and family who support Ms. Hillary Clinton. It probably best descirbed how me and my siblings feel about all this.

1162.June 8th,
2008
11:17 am I debated whether or not to post my intense emotional recations following Hillary Clinton’s exit speech. But then it occurred to me that others might be interested to know that my feelings of frustration, feelings of pain, fellings of anger, and betrayal by the Democratic Party were expressed over and over and over again by many Hillary supporters at her website following her concession speech. If these posts are indicative of how the majority of Hillary Clinton’s 18,000,000 voters feel, all h–l will break out in the November elections!

Personally, I will not vote for John McCain. Enough of McCain’s views are diametrically opposed to what Hillary Clinton has fought so hard for throughout her political career. And, ultimately against my own beliefs. I will, however, write in Hillary Clinton’s name for President. That is unless Hillary Clinton’s name is already on the Democratic ticket as Vice President next to Mr. Obama’s name. My comments:

HILLARY: OUR JOAN-OF-ARC
You are our Joan-of-Arc, our champion, Hillary.
You have been betrayed by a weak Democrat National Committee Chair Howard Dean, and by his royal court the Democrat hierarchy and the press core. You have ultimately been sold away to Senator Barrack Obama, who only has been able to pull you down and defeat you, through Dean’s betrayal and continued American news bashing.
We the loyal 18,000,000 will never stop fighting for your vindication, for a restoration of your power until you are rightfully elected to the Presidency of the United States! We will never betray you.
Carpe Diem, Hillary,
Our Dearest Champion!

— Posted by Elaine E

Hillary Clinton can ask us to support Obama but we will not. I think I will join Elaine.

Roger   June 8th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

I guess we should give Obama a pillow to sit on while Hillary campaigns for him.

That's not her job. She made her speech just like John Edwards made his. She can go sit at her home and watch the soaps now.

william   June 8th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

After seeing the continued nasty comments from the obama followers i can only say we are still no closer to unity than before. As the saying goes you can lead the cows to water but you cant make them drink. She will do her job and talk up this fake and ask us to vote but once we get into that booth to vote we will be marking the box with McCain. Also Polosi relize this you have pissed off a lot of us Hillary supporter and Cindy is looking like a good replacement for you.

The US abolishes century old clinton dynasty   June 8th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

why is cnn continuing to enable this sort of division??
the voters who are angry and very bitter are about 5 thousand......

so please cnn, stop it...........
while you want to continue with the focus and spot light on your queeen
it is enough.

we have a big presidential race ahead, with two candidates now fighting to be our next president

just let it goo
let it go of your billary queen an d king..

you have done nothing in the aspect of reporting on Obama..........not a thing..
yet u continue to focus on booba, his affairs, the lost game of billary, blah blah blah, they already have plenty of money and contracts, and books to write, and they get money via their foundations, let them do that ... that is all they care and know about, $$$$$

clinton national news.. stop it.

truth   June 8th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

truth be told... the Obama supporters have cost him many votes.

But he doesn't need us old folks, us women, us racist rednecks, us morons, us poor – us TRUE democrats.

Good luck with your ideology of unity by division, change by force and corruption.

The only democrat I will vote for for the second HALF of my life is HRC.
I apparently wasted the first half of my life believing that democrats were not hateful, bigots but people who loved all people and worked for the benefit of all.

bk   June 8th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

We will not back Obama. All rhetoric and no experience. The DNC and the super delegates chose to put the weakest candidate out there. Let them figure out how they are going to get him elected.

Raymond Duke   June 8th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

I don't think hillary will be all that enthused to get all the people to support Obama. I know I wouldn't if I had been treated like her. She has just been gang raped by the democrat leadership of the party , the media especially cnn and msnbc and the Obama camp playing the reversed race card. I am an indepedent and would had voted for her but I will not vote for Obama. She can put on the front with a good face and play the game even if she knew she was screwed over but as a voter I don't have to plat no games. She cannot get us to vote for Obama no matter if she is on the ticket and no matter how much she ask it of us.. You see I identify with all them blue collar whites who were called uneducated racist so why do I want to reward aparty such as the new democrat party with my vote. I'll vote for the party that at least will apprciate my vote and not call me names.

Megan   June 8th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

I'm one of Hillary supporters. I'll not vote for Obama whatever Hillary will say about him and whatever Hillary will do to promote him. I know Hillary is forced to endorse him and it's the national grace that she has to do so!!!

The democratic party is the most corrupt party which I have finally realized through this race. This nomination was stolen from Hillary. They not only disenfranchised the voters in Florida and Michigan, but also forced superdelegates to support Obama to put him on top. This party deserves to lose in the fall. The whole nominating delegate system is flawed and the caucuses system is so undemocratic.

Hillary supporters, please take your actions seriously if you are thinking about voting for Obama. Please vote for your conscience, not for the party. Obama cannot fulfill his words. He just picks whatever people like to hear so that he can get elected. He's proven himself to be a typical hypocrit and flip-flop on day one.

KATHY   June 8th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

They all need to distance themselves from Bill Clinton – including Hillary. Maybe now is the time for divorce. He sabotaged her run almost from the start. I think the man is getting senile. He destroyed her almost single handedly. He wanted to be the only President Clinton in history and did everything he could to stop her. His comments were precise, they were calculated. If he's as intelligent as every one keeps saying he is – he knew exactly what he was doing. it was all a big joke to him. Hopefully his speaking engagements and fees will drop off. It is mind-boggling that people would pay his speaking fees. The man is full of it, can't believe a word he says and they pay to listen to him. Good Lord people, where's your common sense.

I never wanted Hillary for president, but she definitely has my sympathy. Obama has done so wonderfully on his own, that he doesn't need them nipping at his heels in a co-vice-presidency. Bill is out of control and Barack doesn't need him. Please, Please, no Obama/Clinton ticket.

I owe my own soul   June 8th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

The Obama people can continue to hate their way into securing my vote for their man.

I will be true to my principles and values.

NO trashing the "HO", not raping the "Bi–ch", no disrepecting our candidates. No sabotage of hate. No swifboating our own. No fixing it for the other candidate.

I'll be back when you are my party of freedom and equality and justice for ALL-

Rebecca Camdine   June 8th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

It is about time! She waited 4 long days and was still pumping herself up for the nomination which she clearly lost. Instead of supporting and endorsing Senator Obama she could not believe that she lost to a Black Man. I am a White Woman and I am 56 years old and I truly did not like the ugly tactics that she, her husband and her campaign used against one of supposed to be their own and saying that Mcshame was better. My 80 year old Mom was not pleased with her either so we have been in Obama's court all the way since they played the race card and drummed up ugliness on Obama.

Democrat AGAINST Obama   June 8th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

The fact that Obama was playing GOLF while HIllary was announcing her endorsement shows that Obama has very little respect for HIllary or her supporters. I was having second thoughts about writing in Hillarys name in November...but this just reminds me that he is not the person i want as our next president.

We're screwed.

Cindy,CA   June 8th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I think it is more up to Obama to try to get Hillary's supporters to vote for him.

I owe my own soul   June 8th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I've thought long and hard about this...

Hillary, yes.... Obama? naahhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Teach the haters that we will not vote for their candidate in the end- that would be to enable and to encourage more of that same methodology in the future.

They are counting on al of us to return inspite of the filth and hate they buried HRC with.

I am voting against the hatred shown to HRC and all her supporters.

I will wait for the DEMS to mend their corrupt and divisive ways.

Sandra   June 8th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

I was shocked how badly and with disrespect the media treated Hillary Clinton. I admire her tenacity, her knowledge and her oratory skills. Whatever analysis the political pundits are making, there are three reasons she lost.
• The Media and its bias and disrespect portrayed.
• The Democratic caucus system(so mis-organized & the Obama supporters cheating)
• Obama getting help from Karl Rove where the strategy involves G.O.P. crossover voting to take out Hillary, marketing newcomer Obama. In Time Magazine, Republican Party activists have been organized to throw their weight behind Barack Obama, the democratic rival of frontrunner Hillary Clinton. Early in Obama's campaign, major G.O.P. fundraisers and at least one indicted criminal flushed his coffers with cash – something the deep pockets haven't done for any candidate in their own party. With receipts topping $100 million in 2007, the first-term senator from Illinois did astonishingly well, considering few Americans had even heard of him before 2006. The Time magazine article goes on to explain that rank and file Republicans in red states have switched their party registrations, enabling them to vote in Democratic primaries. The G.O.P. didn't even compete in the certain primaries, and Obama picked up most of his Super Tuesday wins in red states organized specifically for this purpose. Called crossover voting, the tactic has played a crucial role in the Rove push to deprive Hillary of the Democratic nomination. The Time article went on to explain that rank and file Republicans were switching parties this spring to vote for Obama in the Democratic primaries. Though not mentioned in the piece, a group called Republicans for Obama formed in 2006 to expedite the strategy, and the Obama campaign launched its own "Be a Democrat For a Day" campaign in 2007 with a campaign video was distributed in Florida, Nevada and Vermont explains the procedure.

SA in OO   June 8th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Unfortunately she created this monster, and now it will be hard to tame it. As she entered the last series of primaries, everyone knew the math. Her only chance of having the numbers go her way was to get most of the Florida votes and all the Michigan votes to count for her, to get nearly all the uncommitted super-delegates to support her and to get many of those already committed to Obama to switch to her.

Any politically savy person should havw looked at this scenario and understood that for this strategy to win would be tantamount to having the party establishment surreptitiously take the nomination away from the first black candidate to mount a serious campaign for the presidency. But she couldn't give up her dream. Rather than face reality, she chose to build the hopes of her supporter for a dream that was not realistic. She built a false hope and now these people believe the lie she told them. They weren’t smart enough to understand that Hillary’s plan was in effect an end run around the rules, or maybe they just didn’t care. They now feel she was the one from whom the election was stolen.

BUT THE BIGGEST REASON that it will be hard for Hillary to convince her followers to support Obama, is because she really doesn’t think he deserves the presidency. In her heart she still feels she deserves to be the nominee, and this isn’t going to change. It’s hard to sell something you don’t believe in yourself.

Karen   June 8th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

I do not want old experience in Washington!!!! I want someone who is new, young and willing to change his mind. I'm 64 and the republicans(of whom I was one) have sooooo messed up our country that it will take good, young, new quality judgement. After Hillary's speech, she would bring that mark of "experience" to the campaign, but she thinks like Obama. I wasn't to keen on the idea of her as VP. Guess what? I have an American right to change my mind and I do believe now they would be the "dream team". I scared for my grandchildren if McCain gets in. He's still fighting the VietNam War!!!! Obama/Clinton 08!!!!!

Sharon Minnesota   June 8th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Not going to happen for me. I've been thankfully over the Barack Obama/Hillary Clinton obsession for a long while now and on to a new candidate in John McCain. I would love to see the media (especially CNN) get over the abnormal repetitive brain wave reporting too. The bad habit of beating a subject to death has gone to the outer limits regarding Obama/Clinton. It's time to get on with the McCain / Obama race.

I am loyal   June 8th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Trash me, disrepect me, rape me. I will be loyal to you.

We are all family.

Why would I enable such disrespectful tactics with my vote.

Hillary I love you. You are already the winner. You are the best leader.

enuff filth for a lifetime   June 8th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

In this primary, democracy died,

Lady liberty or death.

I can not and WILL not encourage the same manipulative tactics of reverse-racism, trashing the "HO", and filthy comments about fellow democrats.

That was Obama's path to change and unity. I do not want to be one of his supporters. Why does HE attract and encourage such vitriolic hatred. Why does he inspire such vular filthy from all his followers?

Dr. Joseph Akomodi   June 8th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

As an Obama supporter, I seriouly urge Senator Barack Obama to intensively consider Senator Hillary Clinton as the Vice President. I am not saying he is not going to win the election without Hillary. We do not want what happened in 2000 and 2004 to repeat itself. He may win the election and the Republican may ring the election. They are well known in doing so. With Hillary on the tickect, Republican will find it difficult to ring the election when they are defeated by a wide margin. The closer the gap of the electoral college counts, the easier it is for the Republican to ring the election. For those who are actually bitter that Hillary did not win the party's nominee may easily consider voting for Obama because Hillary is on the ticket. Whatever the bagage Hillary may bring to the campaign is much lesser than Republican bagages.

Therefore, Senator Obama ensure you give a careful analysis so that whatever descision you make is what is going to unite the entire democratic party, rebublican and independent as well. God bless you in all your endeavor to ensure that American is back on its feet again.

mollygonz   June 8th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Hillary supporters need time to heal. I know if Barack was not the nominee, I would've felt the same way. Disappointed. What will happen though, I think, is that they will see the striking difference between Obama and McCain and rethink their vote. It's not just about the nominee, it's about the party and I think, in time, it will come together. No more animosity. That only makes it worse. There are 60 percent who say they will back him. I think that number will only increase in time. I love the Hillary supporters they interview on t.v. that say they will now back Obama with no hesitation. Those are the people who care about our troops and the people of our country. Not just themselves. If that were the case, they would vote McCain.

goawaymongers   June 8th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I have seen the complete adoration for HRC from her supporters. It is the same with we Obamabots (as they call us).
Her speech yesterday pretty much told the story. The country can NOT afford another republican administration. It's time to realize that the high calling and main goal isn't about a personality...it's about rescuing our country and taking it back.
We need to give her supporters the time and space to heal- and above all, be like Barack-a GRACIOUS winner. Being a sore loser is no worse than an ungracious winner.

Reese from NC   June 8th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Give her supporters a little time. If she had gotten the nomination I would probably feel the same way some of them do right now. When it was still uncertain I heard people say they would not vote before voting for Hillary, but I knew that was more emotion than anything else. I always looked at it from the Decrocrat vs Republican point of view not my candidate vs the Republican. I allowed myself to get personally attached to Obama and that hurts your ability to be unbiased, but I knew by November my personal anger would not help this country move in a better direction so I would have voted for Hillary had she been the nominee. It is hard to let go of something you felt was yours, but Hillary supportors must realize that because Obama and Hillary are 95% the same on policy everything she fought for will also be fought for by Obama. Lastly, Hillary supporters just listen to Obama speak without all the anger and you will see he is working for big things in this country, in this world, and in YOU.

Katherine   June 8th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Back to being a cheerleader and standin' by her man.

Not enuff   June 8th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Losing ONE election is NOT a big enough price to pay for having thrown the ideals of Freedom, democracy, equality and fa ir play away... JUST to secure the nomination for Obama.

Dems are in denial if they think we lifelongs will buy into that injustice and fall in line behind Obama.

If we wanted that... we'd be republicans.

This election I will take 4 more years of R- rather than tacidly approve the evil downfall of my own party. I'm doing fine- won't hurt ME at all.

Eric in Ca   June 8th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

As Hillary stated Saturday... "the stakes are too high" We must united a vote for McCain is truly a step backwards!
Forget about women's rights, economy, health care, continuation of war and the continued threat of more war, energy, environment, education, jobs, and most importantly... inspiration of a new generation of electorate!

Surely, McCain and company will continue the Bush administrations policies!

Stacy   June 8th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

As an Obama supporter, I would like to thank Hillary for her endorsement of Barack Obama. I have confidence that democrats will rally around him, because there are huge differences between he and McCain. We can not let fear or anger get in the way of making a smart choice come November.
The choice is clear Senator Obama will be the one to fight for the issues most important to us.... and it makes me so happy to know he will have the support from Senator Clinton and many of her supporters who are fighting to do what is right.
Unity is a good and powerful thing ; )

Still for Hill but now ONLY for Hill   June 8th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Hate and force and contempt and vulgarity and cheating to install a Male candidate- is THAT the change and unity you offer.

Sorry, I mixed race and your racist labels don't scare me.

Your attacks on HRC and fellow democrats just to win... THAT scares me.

By your hate have you lost my vote.

Rise, Hillary, Rise.

I hold you in my heart with the greates respect for what you endured from your party, the DNC, the so-called Obama supporters.

Joyce in Florida   June 8th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Hillary Clinton gave a fantastic speech. As usual, she was gracious as ever. It will take me awhile to think about support of Obama. Wounds are still too fresh from the disrespect she received during her whole campaign. If Senator Obama is smart (which he seems to portray but I am not convinced), he should make Senator Clinton his V.P. If he does that, then I will vote for him in November. If not, I am not sure what I am going to do at this point. Still pondering. I will take my time and see what Obama does in the next few days. Until then, I remain a steadfast Hillary Clinton supporter all the way to the convention. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!

Anna, PA   June 8th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

No way Jose. I am voting for McCain. I cant wait for America's darling to lose in Nov.

Anna
Independent
Pittsburgh, PA

Moke   June 8th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Ho Braddah!
Dats mo hard den running one campaign!

Country first party second   June 8th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

There is not way that I would support Obama, no way.

Sorry Hillary. I do wish the democratic party would quit sending me emails and asking me to donate, I have emailed them twice to take my name of their democratic mailing list because I am changing my party.

Also why does CNN keep putting these same stories on the headlines, just changing the headline a little but the story is the same. I think they are trying to still cause problems or they just love the trouble these headlines start because idiots like me keep reading these.

CATHY   June 8th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I will never vote for Obama.I'm writting her name in in November and if there is no RESPECT FROM OBAMA AND HIS CULT towards HILLARY then I' voting for MCCAIN.Thank you HILLARY for everything that you have done for AMERICA.May GOD bless you and your family and keep you safe always.

Scoreboard   June 8th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

This isn't going to be an easy job for Hillary; after all, she was the one that villified him in front of her supporters and she's not going to use the same fervor to try and change their minds. It might also be that she says she'll champion for Obama but do so very half-heartedly in the hopes of a 2012 run.

What happened to this woman? I used to have so much respect for her...

DJ, Los Angeles   June 8th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Why such fanaticism? Are these the lunatic fringe left-wing? Since Clinton and Obama have such similar views/policies it's hard to believe these fanatics have such a gripe against Obama.

George   June 8th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Clinton was quite skillful at dividing and conquering along ethnic, racial and gender lines, now let's see how good she is at bridging the divide she created. The only difference between Clinton and Obama is race, gender and character, so those are the issues that her fans have to look beyond. Good luck!!

NOBAMA   June 8th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

NEVER....

I love YOU Hillary but I cannot support obama.

I'm voting for mccain.

Obama is too inexperienced and the democratic party did themselves a disservice when they selected him over you.

i will not get over it.

Foreign Observer   June 8th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Clinton for Secretary of State! plenty of 3 am phone calls to enter, a far more meaningful position than VP, and the right woman for the job.

Ron L   June 8th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Yesterdays speech was EXCELLENT and I know it was tough on her. It was an example of the Hillary I THOUGHT would be a very good if not Great President. Unfortunately, due to her campaign mistakes and the need to go into FULL FRONTAL POLITICIAN MODE, I loss respect for her and in turn switched my support.
In regards to the women who say the will NEVER vote for Obama, they need to FULLY REALIZE that once the election is over and IF McCain wins they have not only screwed Hillary, they have screwed themselves.
In short...DON'T DO SOMETHING SUPER STUPID BECAUSE YOUR CANDIDATE LOSS!!
The POLICY differences between Barack and Hillary are so-o-o-o-o-o small it is just plain DUMB not to vote for him now that he won the primary.

Shannon Shiflett   June 8th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

So what's wrong with 40% of Clinton supporters? Are they not really Democrats? Do they not care about the future of the country? Are they willing to give Bush a third term? Are they not true progressives? Something is emotionally distorted with these people... They don't seem to understand democracy at all.

mgoody   June 8th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

I know she will do everything she can to unite the party, but the fact is Obama has to connect with them. Its his job to bring them in. I feel so bad for her. First she has lost the primary and then its on her to bring her voters to him. Hillary is so strong. I think it will be years before there is another woman who will run for president because you have to be so strong and yet connect with the common person. She was able to connect with 18 million voters. I hope Obama puts her on the ticket. I wanted her to win so badly that It will be hard to vote for him. The only reason I will is for the troops and for universal health care.

JOHN   June 8th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

WE'LL TAKE 60% BUT WE WANT 100% THANK YOU SENATOR FOR YOUR SUPPORT. OBAMA/CLINTON 08

No change after all   June 8th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

A Black man is no change over WHITE men.

Color means nothing to me- I am in a inter racial marriage, I live in a state where caucacians are a minority (NM) and I lived and worked on the Dine Rez for 20 years.

Fixed elections, trashing the opposition, hatred of fellow democrats, foul, filthy, vulgar contempt for fellow democrats, cheating and strong-arming, reverse-racism....THAT does mean something to me.

Dems...purge the hate and return to integrity and the ideology of freedom and justice for all.

Then I will go back to voting for you. I am ashamed of the neoDEMS. After 35 years, I walk away from the party I once loved.

Hillary- YOU will always get my vote. I promise that. God bless you. God don't like ugly and he sure does know the manipulative foul tactics of hate that were used to secure Obama his "win".

Loretta from California   June 8th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

If Senator Clinton can reunite this party, she deserves, and should have any position she wants.

Beatriz Perez-Sanchez   June 8th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

It is unlikely that Mrs. Clinton will be able to deliver those voters whose support she received during the campaign with her not so subtle appeal to racial prejudice. As sincere as Hillary may try to appear now, it will difficult, if not impossible, for her to undo the damage that she has already inflicted on the party and Senator Obama. Neither African-Americans nor white racists are likely to forget Mrs. Clinton's suggestion that Barack Obama cannot win the support of 'hard-working Americans, white Americans'. For African-Americans, her statement was an enormous slap in the face. To white racists, it only served to vindicate their prejudice. She may have put on a happy face yesterday in her endorsement of her rival, but Mrs. Clinton knows well that she also sowed the seeds of Obama's defeat in November. Just like her crocodile tears in New Hampshire, yesterday's performance should also be taken with more than a grain of salt.

Bill from Cleveland, ohio   June 8th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I'm one of the 17% that will be voting for McCain and I have been a democratic for 40 years.

I don't trust Obama and how can you imagine Michelle Obama as
First Lady in the White House and having people play back her
speech of how she has never been proud of this country.

Obama has alot of people fooled with his "Yes We Can" speeches,
he is a racist, a liar and treated Hillary like she was dirt under his feet.

The Clinton's have done more this country that Obama could ever
do in a lifetime.

If I were Sen. Clinton I would tell Obama to go to H, and never support
him or help him in his campaign.

Obama is going to loose in November and we have lost our chance again.

As an American citizen I have the right ot vote for who ever I believe
in, and the Obama supporters can say what ever they want that we
are pulling the party apart, but Obama did that, not us.

Nevada Mom   June 8th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Maybe some of her "supporters" are those folks who switched over from the Republican party at the request of activist Rush Limbaugh.
Could account for some of the lunacy about supporting McCain if she isn't the one. Does that same poll ask if her supporters would have supported her in the general? Maybe they were planning to vote for McCain all along.
No matter. McCain doesn't have a chance in November. He's just so incredibly out of touch with what the people of this country want.
Get him another beer, Cindy.

Alexis   June 8th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Let the UNITY begin!!!!!!!!!!!!! We all need each other to help turn the page and reclaim our reputation in the world. THIS IS OUR MOMENT!!!!!!!! Thanks for your support in advance. God Bless

Christina   June 8th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

I'm proud of you Hillary!

OBAMA '08!!!

davis   June 8th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

CNN, please stop these divisive comments. Democrats are about to unite. However, I was reading bloggs from Hillary Clinton's website. Unfortunately, what I was reading was really really bad. I don't think those are hillary supporters at all. They are McCain's supporter's acting as angry hillary supporters. I am 100% sure true hillary supporters don't write that kind of staffs.It's very sad. If they are hillary supporters though, they are really disrespecting her (their candidate) and showing her weakness to unite.I hope they dont represent her at all. HIllary is all above that.

Davis from california

True   June 8th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

As an Obama supporter, who TRULY loved BOTH our candidates, I am appalled by the way HRC has been treated.

I am saddened and hurt by the hatred, reverse-discrimination, filth and contempt that has permeated the now UNdemocratic party.

This is the Change? These are the new people that Obama drew in?

Well I can't buy into that hypocritical message of unity by division any longer.

My heart is now with HRC. She was treated very unfairly by her party.

Hillary supporter from Texas   June 8th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

McCain 08.......Hillary 12

Im sorry Hillary you should of been the nominee. You had the popular vote, you were the strongest candidate against McCain, and you won the key states to win in the general election. I think its going to be similar to what happend back when african americans got the right to vote and women didn't until 1920. I think its similar now, let the black man be president. And the women can wait later..............i dont think so.

Rick, MS   June 8th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

The DNC stinks because of what Hillary did, so if she has to clean up her mess, than so be it.

She's pathetic.

I will not help to pay off the debt that SHE made because she was too stubborn to get out of the race. Let her supporters pay, who I might add don't have the millions that she has. She is exploiting them, like she would exploit the American people if she could. Her supporters are crazy to support Hillary and her lies.

Hillary!!!   June 8th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

As a Hillary supporter I have taken her word for most things and this will be the same as well. I think she would have been the better president but not voting for obama goes against everything Hillary stands for.

I just really hope he picks her as VP-she would be the best VP pick for him

Clifford   June 8th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Democrats vote for Democrats, Independants vote thier choice, those who vote based on race, cultre or creed always have and always will,
so what?

The O   June 8th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

I really don't care what she does next she lost. and if her people want to go vote for mccain then go do it I don't want to hear about it. You are the same people who would never vote for Obama anyways your not fooling anyone. so go do what you need to do....

BARACK / SEBELIUS 08

BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!!!

AK   June 8th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Get her on the ticket to see some of them to vote for Obama. Or else history may remain history.

Bill   June 8th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Don't worry, she'll be back, exspecially after Americans get tired of paying $10 and $15 a gallon for gasoline because of the Democrat "treehuggers" that's controlling America's energy policy. Plus Americans will have less money to use to pay for that $10 and $15 a gallon gasoline because of the increase in taxes us "wealthy" Americans will start paying with a Democratic Congress and President!

independent and proud to be   June 8th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

the only thing i would like to say is how can feminist and all hillary's clinton supporters chose to get behind someone who laugh about a disrespectful comment about their candidate. remember when this McCain supporter ask how they gonna do to beat the B-word. don't vote at all or back your party, if you are a true democrat i think you all[clinton supporters] know what to do.

Clinton 4 Obama   June 8th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

I have utmost respect for Hillary and the campaign she's run. I will definitely follow her lead in supporting Obama. I know that he welcomes her supprt wholeheartedly, and I'm certain that she will play a huge role on Obama's team once he's in office.

It's really been refreshing seeing Hillary and Barack on one accord these past few days. It returns my state of mind to January when I remembered saying to myself "I would be extremely happy with ANY of these three candidates as president [Obama, Clinton OR Edwards]"

*opens wallet and goes to Obama's site to contribute*

Go home Obama   June 8th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Like Michelle Obama, I will have to think about voting for the OTHER candidate of the party.

The pummeling of HRC and the hateful disrespect shown to her by the Obama camp- including Michelle Obama- has turned me away from the DEMS.

Return to the idealogy of freedom and justice for ALL. Return to fair play. Return to respect.

Then I will return to the party.

I will never vote for a candidate that stirred his followers into such a frenzy of hate and vulgar attacks against fellow democrats.

Turnabout is Fair Play   June 8th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

"Clinton's Web site now urges visitors to "support Senator Obama today."

It may be that it takes some time to change the header of a website but I noticed on Hillary's website, it still shows "Hillary for president" at the top. It also still shows a big red "contribute" button for her campaign. Is this for her supporters to pay off her debt? I'm just confused.

I agree with the political analyst, It's not just Obama that has to reach out to her supporters, Hillary herself has to meet him halfway and tell her supporters to get over their anger and stop McWalkingcane and the Repugnican smear machine in their tracks come November.

Obama/Sebelius '08

Drew, OR   June 8th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Good luck, she trashed him for 6 months.

I don't think she is trustworthy and I didn't like her speech. The only time she smiled was when she was talking about herself. When she talked about Barack she looked as if she were eating laundry detergent.

Don't believe this woman for one minute and now that Barack is winnig she's going to try to hitch her losing star to his wagon.

Sara   June 8th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

My husband and I are"Hillary Democrats" that strongly believe Obama is not ready to be President of the US. He hasn't any track record of standing up and fighting for what he truly believes in other than speaking out against the war. Nor does he have any record of crossing the aisle to work with Republicans. He has done nothing but play it safe. He hasn't gotten his hands dirty, he is nothing but a good orator. Hillary Clinton and John McCain are both known for working hard, for standing up for what they believe in, popular or not, and for crossing the aisle to get things done. The Democratic party has made
a huge mistake! The country is not a left leaning country, it is center to right leaning. There is no way Obama will be elected in November.

Carol   June 8th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

If the press insist on placing Mrs. Clinton in a bad light then they also can look forward to saying Mr. President to McCain. Enough.

That knife cuts both ways.   June 8th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Michelle Obama said she would NOT vote for Hillay Clinton, in a taped interview.

I have the same option.

Obama followers don't even try the reverse psychology of loyalty to party and Country. THAT knife cuts BOTH ways.

I am protesting the WAY Hillary was thrashed and forced out of the race. Not the fact that she lost.

The DEMS lost my vote for the first time in my ADULT lifetime- because I am ashamed of the hateful tactics deployed to trounce HRC

California independent voter   June 8th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

I think that those who say they will vote for McCain will eventually change their minds and vote for Obama – they know well that this country cannot afford 4 more years under republican leadership. It is just like the ultra conservatives threatening to not vote for McCain unless he picks a conservative VP: give me a break, those folks will eventually vote for McCain because they will not want to see someone like Obama in the White House – it is just talk, in the end, people will do what is right: democrats will vote for Obama just like republicans (super conservatives) will vote for McCain.

Jake   June 8th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Why does McCain seem to be the 'fallback' for anyone who does not get what they want?

It seems as if Hillary and Obama supporters will go to any extremes to get what they want. However, if they don't... they'll kick and scream and act like petty high schoolers! Sure, it is understandable to be upset, but to go to the extreme of voting against the candidate you support... that is just silly. I respect both Hillary and Obama in what they have done.

You can either take the high road or the low road. Do not forfeit your values and beliefs to vote against everything you have build your feelings in.

seah   June 8th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Clinton is honoring her word.

She has more honor, commitment and a better person than any of the other Candidates.

She should be Honored and respected.

Knife of hypocrisy   June 8th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Michelle Obama stated in an interview that she would NOT vote for HRC.

That knife cuts both ways.

I will not vote for the party nominee, either

Why should I have loyalty to the party, to the country and to the nominee?

An Ohio Oracle   June 8th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

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We will miss Hillary yes we will.

Don't forget Mr. Barackl Obombus lost 9 of the last 12 primary elections and the majority of primary voters and to a woman. Sure, he won early and often in February, when most of us thinkers were trying to stay warm under the failed Bush policies.

But with the warm winds of late March garnished with the blooms of April, people actually awoke and started to listen to his cotton candy type fluff. The people noticed there was no substance to his empty words and drifted to the other side of the ballot.

Yes, he is the nominee, not elected, but selected by the DNC as Bush was
selected by the gang of Nine. Doesn't make it right, but makes it.

I think he is extremely weak on miltary, foreign affairs, taxes and the economy.

I worry that some Americans may get infatuated with this perennial campaigner running style for public office and disregard listening to his rhetoric. He could be a clear and present danger and a menace to our way of life. Be ware.

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Kathy   June 8th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

The DNC failed its constituents’ miserably in falling to acknowledge every vote cast and counted in Michigan and Florida..period. The principals for which the party was founded are simple…one voice..one vote. As far as the “rules” pertaining to the date of which a state is suppose to hold its primary-I say—to hell with these arbitrary rules put in place by political party elitists-they undermine the founding principles of the party by disenfranchising those who showed up to vote.
By disenfranchising the voter, they have intentionally disenfranchised and abandoned the strongest candidate to head the ticket- Hillary. She with her tremendous strength, knowledge and courage was tossed aside for an ill-qualified community organizer with two years of Senate experience. Let me make clear, I do not hate Obama however I firmly believe him to be the weakest candidate to head the ticket. Those same party leaders did not have the courage to realize this and they will pay a price for their stupidity. I have heard those same party leaders repeatedly say, well gee, what would we say to the African American voter, and all those newly registered college folk who backed Obama-that would be a against our principals to “take” the nomination away from him--BULL. I say to the 92% African American voter and those college folk-where have you been all these years when the party needed your votes in prior elections--then you stayed home, or failed to register and vote.
I have been a loyal supporter of the party my entire adult life-no more. You have shown me time and time again that you are gutless and have no clear clue how to win elections. You lack the vision and the wisdom to do anything other than pat your own pockets and run from the truth-for shame.
I do not speak for all Hillary supporters, though I do hope I speak for many of them when I say to the party…. you have failed us-you have failed Hillary, and you will once again fail to win the White House. I watched and listen to Hillary today ask her supporters to now throw their support to Obama-for the sake of the party. Hillary is a loyalist to the party-why, I’m not sure-because I am no longer so. Come Nov I will exercise my right and vote for McCain-two can play the same game. I respect Hillary tremendously, however the party and the process did her wrong and this cannot stand. YES THIS WILL BE A PROTEST VOTE. I am not afraid of McCain, I believe him to be a man of honor who will do his best for this country and its people. He is no Bush, and reason I will place my hope in him.

dems done gone   June 8th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

I marched and protested in the 1960s for civil rights, women's rights and against the war.

Just to see my party devolve into a party of hatred.

The campaign of personal attacks on HRC, denigration of women, reverse racism (stupid, ignorant, uneducated, racist inbred redneck morons..... you know) and dragging a limping Obama across the finish line by a superdelegate pile-on...

That went too far.

That corruption and hatred and bias and inequality and travesty of Justice in NOT the party I joined 35 years ago.

king from toronto   June 8th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

ok!! enough with the bill and hillary already.mcsame vs obama that's the fight.

Manny   June 8th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

I think it's the Obama camp's responsiblity to prove to the HRC camp that he is worthy of their votes. His supporters have been arrogant and insulting toward the HTC camp and to think now its HER resposibility to change that is disingenuous. Many people are more turned off by the DNC and will take their votes elsewhere. Case is point:Howard Dean NOW is offended by the sexism that was aimed at Hillary during the race. The only other people who could be oblivious to it would be the Gitmo prisoners and I might actually believe them. I wouldn't want Dean to run a birthday party let alone the Democratic Party. But with his fine judgement, Barack has chosen Dean to continue. Give me a break.

Rendezvous   June 8th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Hillary... I want to let you know that my love, respect and honor for you is paramount. Also, it is not transferbale.
Obama locked in the nomination, in notthe most honorable way ( Chicago politics), my vote is for McCain... my respect is for Hillary , always..

Love, Jess

Lim   June 8th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

"Clinton's new job: Persuading diehard fans to back Obama"

Good luck Hillary, selling an empty suit!

Mike, Iowa   June 8th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I really hope we can put our petty diffrences aside and work together as Democrats to take back the white house and our country. Choosing to vote against your party or against the candidate that you did not vote for in the primaries is a blaitant waste of everything that both candidates have worked for and stand for. Now i understand if you are truely fed up with your party and switch sides, that is one thing. But to choose someone else just out of spite is just plain selfish and iresponsible. Another example of why we don't get anything accomplished in this country. I am an Obama support and have been from the beginning but had Senator Clinton won the race I would have supported her as well. I don't trust republicans and I sure don't trust john McCain. If you are a true Hillary supporter then you are a true Domocrat and as a true democrat it only makes sence to support our Democratic nominee.

Michael from Boston   June 8th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Well, she brought it on herself and the party. Now she has to work hard to fix her mess if she truly wants to show that she loves the party.

No More Clintons, California   June 8th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Hillary DEMAGOGUE played DIRTY and purposefully stired up negative emotions of her voters! The Clintons are the cause of their supporters emotional INBALANCE.

The Clintons take no responsibilty of their FAILED campaign strategy but blame it to media and others.

To name clintons as VP is like to have 3 Dick Chennys in the White House. There will be endless dramas and disasters!

A strong Obama administration shall not give in to the THREAT of the Clinton LOBBYISTS AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS – That includes Larry King, Lou Dobbs and CNN.

4 more years   June 8th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

When the dust has settled... on Hillary.

I realize that I CAN wait four more years.

Maybe the hatred and reverse racism and the vile and filthy vulgar attacks on HRC will be purged by then.

Hillary is the champion, Obama is the installled nominee.

Rise from the dust of hatred and savaging attacks.

When you rise, I will return to the DEM party

Art   June 8th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Woman VP choice for McCain? Clearly the Obamites will select a nearly anonymous Mr. X for the VP and thumb their noses at 18 million Hillary supporters. Following this, McCain should select a centrist woman VP candidate for his ticket. Finding a qualified woman for this position should not be difficult. I'm sure there are many women on the Republiican side with qualifications that far exceed Obama's.

Matt in MO   June 8th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

I'M AFRAID FOR THIS COUNTRY. I'M A DEMOCRAT, AN OBAMA SUPPORTER, AND ADMIRE CLINTON'S WORK. JUST READING THE POSTS ON HERE JUSTIFIES WHY THE UNITED STATES ISN'T A LEADING COUNTRY ANYMORE. YOU GUYS BETTER GET EDUCATED AND STOP THINKING WE ARE THE GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD, BECAUSE WE ARE FAR FROM IT. IF YOU WANT THE US TO CONTINUE ON A DOWNWARD SPIRAL, THEN THROW AWAY YOUR VOTE (WRITE-IN AND MCCAIN). I FOR ONE WILL NOT LET THE FUTURE SUFFER ON ACCOUNT OF PERCEPTION AND SPIN NEWS.

I'M SICK OF THE HYPOCRITES POSTING ON HERE.

Terry, NJ   June 8th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

The ONLY way I'll vote for Nobama is if Hillary is the VP. Otherwise I'll write her in or vote for McCain. It's about who is best for the job, not who is most popular, what party, etc.

dave   June 8th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Senator Clinton, I have never being involved in politics like I did this primary and I thank you for that. I am a strong supporter of you and yes, I will vote and support Senator Obama now!

Robert   June 8th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Fellow Obama supporters.

Please, please, please. It's time to grow up and stop immaturely rubbing it in that we've won the primary. Hillary Clinton is already out of this race and the only person you hurt with this nonsense is Barack Obama.

Please CNN, you've never approved one of my posts.

unions are not stupid   June 8th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

It is not a job the differences between John Mc Cain and Obama are like day and night! They most loyal of her base the women voters are not going to vote for Mc Cain in any significant numbers. Women have a long established record of voting on issues not rumor and gossip and not on there feelings. They review facts investigate deeply then make and informed choice, and in this election a womens right to choose is what they will be voting for. There are some racist people that will not vote for him that was supporting Clinton but I do not believe they will be any significant number and lets face it I for one am glad to get them out of our party now just as I would have been happy to see all the sexist guys leave that would not have voted for Hillary no matter what.

Walt   June 8th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Let's see, the 60% are intelligent, and/or educated and/or African American, and/or true Democrats, and/or wise Independents..

Anyone want to guess the make-up of the 22% represent?

And, the 17% well let's just say, if you want to cut off your nose to spite your face...hey, its your face.

Thanks Hillary, that speech was strong! You are a woman of your word.

No more hate   June 8th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

To vote for the Democrats now would be to say that fixed and unfair elections are okay.

It is to say that woman bashing is acceptable while racism is not.

BOTH are deplorable and go against the ideals of the party.

The Obama camp is full of vicious and vulgar hate for fellow democrats from other walks of life.

I can wait 4 more years until the hatred that divided this party is banished.

matt   June 8th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

so now, what will you talk about her, Obama 's supporters? You killed a best chance of this party in this election. History will see this election as a biggest mistake ever of DNC and its supporters.

Haters one and all   June 8th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Months of seeing the campaign of hate waged by DEMOCRATS against their own and reading all the Filthy, vulgar comments about fellow democrats by the new dems, has driven my vote to the other side of the aisle.

I will always stand by Hillary. But I can not sanction the hatred and bias and swiftboating that she was subjected to just to secure Obama the nomination.

Bye Bye Obama

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   June 8th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

The less Hillary says, the better off we'll all be.... We're sick to death of this grasping woman.

Love you Hillary   June 8th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

It is not THAT she lost... It is HOW she lost.

Until integrity and the ideology of justice and equality for ALL is restored to the democratic Party I will not vote for any democrat.

Hillary will ALWAYS get my vote- but mend your hateful ways, "new DEMS" if any other democrat ever wants this lifelong's vote.

MM   June 8th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Come on guys - Follow Hillary's example – let's get a democratic as the president!

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