Comments on: McCain team reaches out to disappointed Clinton backers

By: DH

DH — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:13:01 +0000

Let's get something straight, you Obama supporters, i'm not changing over to McCain, because Hillary lost, so please understand me and alot of others when i say this..understand"i will not vote for Obama because he is not the right person to lead our Country, he totally lie to our faces and insisted that in the 20 years he and his family attended Revend Wrigths Church he didn't know really what kind of person he was, he and Michelle never heard him preach, negatively???? That totally makes me sick! i'm not buying it, you people can, like i have said so many times, (because he is new, and really shouldn't have all this baggage coming into this campaign, he did, his supporters knew this, he especially did everything he could to hide this from us, and you all know it! and you are asking me and others to look the other way? like it isn't true?? Sorry Hillary! you mean the world to me and millions of others, but we cannot go for Obama.

By: JohnK

JohnK — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:12:53 +0000

Let all of them vote for McCain. Let them keep digging Hillary's future under. If anybody does a search for news when Hillary decided to run everyone in the news said the same thing, she was the winner even before the primaries began, so this whole made up idea that the media was against her is not supported. Was it possible that people changed their minds for themselves because they felt someone else might be better?
Viva the Hillary Republic, forget about democracy

By: Michigan Voter

Michigan Voter — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:12:44 +0000

Beware, Soniaforhillary is on this blog 16 times, (aka-Repulican)

By: Barry

Barry — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:12:38 +0000

For all the Clinton and MCCain supporters who claim Obama does not have enough experience.

Can any of you, please tell me which of the following have ANY EXPERIENCE as being the President of the US?
A. Sen Clinton
B. Sen McCain
C. Sen Obama
D. Pinky, from Pinky and the Brain

....take your time....
What's the answer? D. > Pinky! Yes, there was one episode where he actually won the Presidency of the US.

So, please tell me how all that experience translates to being ready to be POTUS?

That means, the only thing we can really measure is judgement.
Who showed better judgment concerning the Iraq war?
Who showed better judement concerning the Gas Tax Holiday?
Who shows better judgement concerning diplomacy?
..etc, etc.

In my book:
GOOD JUDGEMENT TRUMPS OUTDATED AND OUTMODED EXPERIENCE.

By: No McCain!

No McCain! — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:12:31 +0000

I have a hard time believing TRUE democrats are willing to vote for McCain this fall. Especially considering Hillary and Barack are almost exactly the same on the issues while John and Hillary are completely opposite.

Seriously, why are you punishing Obama for Hillary losing the campaign? Why do you acting as though he stole the nomination? He won the majority of delegates, that's not stealing. He won, get over it.

McCain supporters always say, "he isn't a third Bush term." Think again, it says he votes with Bush on over 80 percent of the issues! Saying he is exactly like Bush is a little extreme, but he is incredibly similar.

Bush's policies only caused problems in America. We need change!

Obama '08!

By: Angelino, CA

Angelino, CA — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:12:30 +0000

Hillary has always been my one and only candidate for the next president. I was totally devastated when she lost the primary. After her concession speech on Sat, my emotions were running pretty high the whole day and night. Her defeat felt like my personal failure. I didn’t think I was a feminist. But, why do I feel so frustrated and dissatisfied all of sudden? It is impossible for me to think about voting anyone besides Hillary now. McCain, NO WAY! Obama, NOT YET!

I think I will still go out and vote. I will write down Hillary’s name on my ballot even though she has zero chance of winning this coming election. It’s a show of support and a message to Hillary. I’ll be waiting for her in 2012.

By: Texan for Progression

Texan for Progression — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:12:29 +0000

To "Selected no Elected": There was no conspiracy. Sure Clinton had 18 million votes, but so too did Obama. Obama won based on the RULES (how delegates are awarded)...even after the RULES had been compromised to benefit Clinton. To Clinton and Obama supporters: Let's not get too far ahead of ourselves. Sure there are those who will defect to McCain based on pure, unbridled hatred, but my bet is that they are far and few in between. In time, most Clinton supporters will come to the logical conclusion that of the two remaining candidates, Obama most closely represents all Clinton-supporters' interests, including the interest of those who will vote McCain. If I'm wrong and there is that much hatred in the hearts of that many Clinton supporters, then America is already doomed because the problems here at home is not isolated to "Washington Politics", but is at the core of the American people. Obama's platform is predicated upon the belief that the American people are good, but that American politics are no longer representative of the people. He intends to change that.

By: SDunn

SDunn — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:12:27 +0000

Kelly I'm sorry but Obama didn't copy from Hillary. She copied from him and it was so obvious at every debate. At one point in time she didn't even have a timetable for withdrawal, but all of a sudden after the debate where she was stumped regarding that question, she had a timetable at the next debate. Obama had a timetable and presented his idea at the debate where she didn't have a clear answer regarding withdrawal. She only started talking about energy policy after Obama was drilling his in every stump speech. This is the problem: You've only been listening to Hillary all this time and that's why you think Obama copied her policies. Now is the time to research Obama and see that he was discussing his policies way before Iowa.

By: Renee Las Vegas

Renee Las Vegas — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:12:03 +0000

Do what you want.... Stop threatining! It's getting Old!
And I have a feeling there's so few of you, it really does'nt matter

By: Hill's still the BEST

Hill's still the BEST — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:11:41 +0000

The Obamas repeatedly are presented as coming from the AA perspective that is SO different from the easy ride all of us others have had in the US. All immigrants met with discrimination in some way or other.

I was born in Italy... and dealt with hardship and hate as an ousider when I came to the US at age 6. That is no excuse for a lifetime of reverse hatred and nursing my wounds and carrying a grudge against ALL OTHER Americans.

Obama an Michelle may well have difficulty representing the ENTIRE COUNTRY- an not just African Americans. WHAT happened to the melting pot.

HILLARY CLINTON understood that WE ARE ALL AMERICANS.

By: Clinton Supporter

Clinton Supporter — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:11:22 +0000

You people that think we are Republican and living in a dream world!!!

Bye, Bye Obama!!!

By: Smiley from Conyers, GA

Smiley from Conyers, GA — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:11:04 +0000

It is quite astonishing to see how many Hillary supporters are calling Obama supporters mean and nasty when HRC supporters were just as nasty. Is that the pot calling the kettle black? This double standard has to stop. The vitriol came from both sides. Get off your high horses and unite for the sake of the Democratic party and this country.

By: Obama 08

Obama 08 — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:10:39 +0000

I dont understand y people are so against Obama. As far as I am concerned he won fair and square. Hillary did not win popular vote, she did not in most states and he ran a clean campaign. So, give him his credit he brought down the democratic dynasty. I beleive even if a small amount of people switch from hi8llary to mccain he will still win in a landslide in november. If he can beat the clintons who his ideas are very similar I do not believe he will have any problem beating a lame duck candidate with drastically different views.

By: km

km — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:10:33 +0000

Don't hold your breath for Clinton in 2012...she created this mess by playing the victim and dividing the party. If he loses, she is done in the Democratic party.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:10:10 +0000

I think most of the so-called "Clinton supporters" and "Obama supporters" on here are Republicans in disguise. First, they posted to keep the party in distress and divided during the campaign. Now they are posting trying to convince the real Clinton supporters (like myself) to vote for McCain. And they are also posting as "Obama supporters" with nasty, divisive, anti-Clinton comments. Again, to upset the Clinton supporters and convince them to vote for McCain. Sorry, republicans, but your little game isn't going to work on me. I know that Clinton will get an appropriate job, whether it be VP or Secretary of HHS or a Supreme Court nomination. I did not and do not want Obama to be president, but I will vote for him because I REALLY do not want McCain to be president. I would urge the REAL Clinton supporters to vote for the one who is closest to her ideals, and that is Obama. And I would urge the REAL Obama supporters to not post anti-Clinton comments, but to admit that she was a formidable opponent who is a loyal supporter of the democratic party (and Obama himself has stated that he is a better person for having run against her). Thank you.

By: TrueDemocrat

TrueDemocrat — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:09:55 +0000

I truly do not understand HRC supporters who say the will not vote for Obama no matter what, when he and HRC have a platform that is basically identical. You can't even say that he played dirty politics because he pretty much stayed on the high road the entire time. If you would rather sit out, or vote for McCain, rather than vote for the Democratic nominee you are either racist AND/OR not a true democrat. My respect for Hillary deteriorated along the way, but I'd still vote for her if she were the nominee. Four more years of Bush is not an option

By: Tony in Douglasville

Tony in Douglasville — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:09:27 +0000

I'm tired of those Hillary supporters who lost the game and now want to take their ball home, I reach out to the willing but have nothing but disdain for the ignorant. Go vote for McSame, align yourselves with those who claim to be "Pro Life" but plan to take away your ability to choose. Keep sending our children to the incenerator that is Iraq, and be proud when those of us (THE REAL MAJORITY) that put Obama as the nominee hold her accountable in 2012.

You lost once, find solace in that feeling when McSame loses in November too. Change is coming, can you feel it?

Obama/Richardson 08

By: Clinton Supporter

Clinton Supporter — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:09:25 +0000

Kenneth M. June 9th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

SONIA4HILLARY, we are glad we could help. But you should not wait to start talking. Could have won if you would have started on your own. The best part is that in 2012 Hillary will be 70. Then she could be the oldest women ever to run for office.

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LMAO you do Obama math??? Hillary will be 64 in 2012!!! Young and if you recall...women live longer than men.

That is why there will be so many women voting against Obama in November!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: RC

RC — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:09:06 +0000

Obama is a Harvard educated Constitutional Scholar. He did four years as an Illinois Senator and two years as US senator. Also he gave up a lucrative career to perform community service. He has written and co sponsered hundreds of bills. He also ran a brilliantly run campaign and managed to clinch the nomination as a relatively unknown by working very hard so Stop talking about his lack of so called experience. The ones with 'so called' experience got beat and made bad judgements to boot. BTW, what ever happend to the gas tax holiday?

By: Gene

Gene — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:08:59 +0000

Hillary's supporters 're bunch of morons....You all 're blaming Obama for her downfall....Where were you all when she ran the worst campaign in democratic party history?? WHERE were you all when her campaign went in debt???WHERE were you all when she ignored 50 states and caucuses strategy? WHERE were you all when Bill and Hillary injected race...

REASON WHY HILLARY AND BILL FAILED!!!!!!!!!!

1. Arrogant, She underestimated Barack

2. Dishonesty, Misspoke Bosnia Sniper

3. She surrounded herself with old delusional politicians, and bad advisers. Such as Lanny Davis, Bob Johnson and Mark Penn.

4. Ignored 50 states strategy, never planned beyond super Tues...

5. Bill Clinton was a distraction throughout the campaign trail

6. Her campaign’re been run by the special interest and lobbyists.

7. Bill, Hillary and her surrogates injected racism and sexism-it backfires.

8. Kitchen sink strategy and summer gas break was a failure.

9. Hillary praises McCain on national security that alone angered a lot of democrats and elected officials.

10. Bill and Hillary declared war/ mouth wagging with the media and press.

By: Zagazaw

Zagazaw — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:08:56 +0000

Obama, you are the MAN, those who are for you are more than those who are against you.

By: 24 white male Louisville KY

24 white male Louisville KY — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:08:43 +0000

What is with you people who say you won't vote for Obama? Seriously what is the deal? He's a likeable guy and ran a brilliant campaign.

By: martin

martin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:07:56 +0000

losers searching support from losers.these idiots need their own country,somewhere in the middle east.iraq perhaps?

By: Bill Jay

Bill Jay — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:07:34 +0000

I'm voting for Mr. McCain and I'm a democrat...................

By: New Day

New Day — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:07:28 +0000

hmmmm.... I wonder if McCain will actually agree to universal healthcare or to maintain a woman's right to choose in order to court Hillary's supporters or whether he will prey on their anger to get their votes and then discard them.

Disgruntled Hillary supporters: Make sure you get a good deal from McCain before you mortgage your kid's futures.

By: Sean Lloyds

Sean Lloyds — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:06:39 +0000

a vote for McCain is a vote against Roe v Wade...

By: Linda31

Linda31 — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:06:30 +0000

Kelly – Glad to hear that you will not vote out of revenge. I just want to touch on a couple of thing s you said.

- How could Obama copy Hillary's positions? This is not high school and he was not looking over her shoulder. Maybe, just maybe he believes it and is fighting for this. Also, if you go to the library of congress you can see for yourself what he has been working on since being in office. Very similar to those positions he copied...

- Why exactly do you doubt his sincerity? As for McCain look at his past record minus the war. I think some have blinders on because of his service. Learn about his first wife, wuite telling about McCain's intergrity. Also the manor in which he treats his wife, well documented. And his behavior when Clinton was called out her name at his event....a laugh.

- I too believe that Hillary campaign her heart out for Obama. I also believe that she would not do it if she did not believe he would be better than McCain.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:06:12 +0000

The best thing for Hillary is for her to run on an incumbent ticket and not following McCain's shoes.

Hillary was not ready and did not organize her campaign to win and you want her to be President? All Obama did was put togther a better organization and win the nomination as a huge underdog. Seems like he is much more qualified than HRC.

By: skylark

skylark — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:06:05 +0000

I have a great idea!
Stop trying to convince these people. They are loving the attention, even the negative.
They are Reps, Lesbians and old ladies still in lust with Bill.
Maybe if we would ignore them they would go away. If not, lets just tune out. Let them talk to each other and we regular folks will find some blogs where discussion is civil. If not, Hillary has been blogged long enough. I am sick of looking at her picture.
She is history. Do not dignify their ravings by responding.
I won't. As an addendum, I personally prefer the posts on MSNBC. There are more level headed people there.

By: MD

MD — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:05:49 +0000

It should be simple. Clinton supporters sound like they are "threatening" not to vote for Obama. Ok, fine. DON'T. WHO CARES? If you choose to exercise your democratic right to cut your nose to spite your face, then go ahead and do it. Just stop blogging about it. You all are beginning to sound like the person you were supporting. Whinning didn't get Hillary anywhere, and it isn't going to get her supporters anywhere either. Sure, Obama would like Hillary supporters' vote, but I don't think he should beg for it. I think Hillary's supporters are feeling a false sense of power, and are milking it. ENOUGH ALREADY. DO WHAT YOU WANT. JUST STOP TELLING US ABOUT IT.

By: nnate, OH

nnate, OH — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:05:27 +0000

This race has been frustrating to both sides of the primary season, so it is not uncommon for fellow supporters to insult one another. This created a rift starkly evident in the last few primaries and the DNC Rules and Bylaws committee. For the Obama camp it was the forestalling of the inevitable, for the Clinton camp, the remaining primaries were a remaining hope that Clinton would be the nominee, or at least regain at least some part of her dignity.

To Clinton supporters,
Obama was stemmed as a racist, elitist, and sexist when there was few or no evidence of these accusations. He was also convicted of stealing the election, when he was merely following the rules of the DNC. Before you cast in your ballots, take a look at him as a person, and see how far he has come in America.

To Obama supporters,
It would be in your best interest to give Clinton supporters their space and respect, no matter how frustrating the season was. She had a great second half at the primary season, proving her mettle as the president of the US. She had the support of 18 million voters, for many other reasons besides just voting against Obama.

The first step of unity is mutual respect. Be objective in choosing your candidates and you will vote well.

America 2008

By: SDunn

SDunn — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:05:18 +0000

I hope that Hillary declines the write in vote. You all will be sorry for your McCain vote. You're only hurting yourselves and your family. You're not hurting Obama or Hillary because they've got money and they're set for life. You're voting against your own interests. Also, Hllary lost because of what happened during her campaign. She ran out of money quickly and her staff was fighting amongst each other. She ran a good campaign but Obama's was more organized. The media in my opinion blasted Obama more than Hillary. They followed Hillary's every lead regarding the Bitter comment, Ayers, Rev Wright, etc. The media discussed obama's scandals for months! They only talked about Bosnia for a week. Obama never brought up any of her past scandals and rubbed them in her face. This was Hillary's campaign to lose and she lost fairly. Obama won fairly because people voted for him and not because of MSM. Hillary is not even including Obama's caucus states that he won in her pop vote tally. You all believe everything that she tells you whether it's false or not. Go to fact check.org about her popular vote tally. But the fact of the matter is Hillary is a brilliant woman and she ran a great campaign. If she would've fired Mark Penn earlier she might have pulled this thing out, but she didn't. She lost fair and square and now it's time to support our nominee and focus on McCain.

By: YES WE CAN

YES WE CAN — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:04:06 +0000

NEW DAY...I Love your comment

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:03:57 +0000

McCain is trying to sweettalk Hillary's supporters on the rebound. It's really distasteful, watching this sort of pandering. I really really hope they don't fall for it... but, I won't hold my breath. People vote against their interests all the time, unfortunately. And that's how we got Bush for 8 years.

By: Barack the Vote in RI

Barack the Vote in RI — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:03:49 +0000

I think it's pretty pathetic and sad to throw your country under the bus so to speak, embracing a candidate who embraces war, openly acknowledges that "the economy is not one of his strong suits" endorses 95% of Bush's policies and stands for everything Hillary, Barack and all Democrats speak out and fight against – simply because your particular candidate loss the election. I'm sure your loyalty should be applauded but at this point, many of you HRC supporters are bordering on the insane and are acting like you need professional help.

By: my hero

my hero — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:03:37 +0000

No NOT McCain.

Hillary.

Anything but Obama now in protest to the terrible, slanderous, hurtful, hateful treatment of HRC.

No to swiftboating your own party's BEST hope and most qualified Candidate.

By: JohnK

JohnK — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:03:00 +0000

It is just hilarious, the republicans have always despised Hillary, now that they need the votes are "for her", lucky for them that Hillary followers blinded by hate are the perfect puppets.

By: aware

aware — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:02:46 +0000

I am totally disillusioned with the Democratic party this year. But, I always vote for the person who would be the best president in the general election.

This time the best candidate was Hillary Clinton but the current extreme left-wing Democratic party and media demolished her! So, now, McCain, the American hero and centrist candidate, more in touch with mainstream America is the best candidate!

This disillusioned Democrat, leaning Independent, will vote for McCain!

By: Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:02:41 +0000

I understand great disappointment by Hillary supporters but I completely fail to understand support for McCain. There platforms are complete opposites.

Illogical people.

By: Penelope

Penelope — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:02:34 +0000

51 percent. Get over yourself. The only reason you have any rights is because of you mothers and grandmothers and yes people like Hillary who held up the FDA approval to get the morning-after pill for general use. As if you haven't been handed enough from our efforts. Sorry, we don't need rock star, and maybe if you actually have to go out and fight for you own rights, you'll learn something. One more question-if all you young intelligent people are so smart, why do you need Roe v. Wade? Can't you figure out how to use one of the many types of birth control?

By: Carey, Richmond, KY

Carey, Richmond, KY — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:02:29 +0000

I am appalled to hear democrats say they will vote for McCain. And the Rowe V Wade issue is minor compared to the issues on the economy, healthcare, energy, etc. Think with your brain and let time heal the wound in the heart.

Our children are the ones we should be thinking about. Revenge never solves anything. Is that not what we teach our children? Do we not teach our children that our actions have consequences? What kind of role model are you setting for our children and grandchildren?

Seek out each candidates plan and decide.

I proudly support Barack Obama as the next President of the United States.

By: not this time

not this time — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:02:10 +0000

americans can be so gullible it's pathetic-

but not this time

i'd bet that most of these TYPES IN CAPS I'LL NEVER VOTE FOR OBAMA GO HILLARY internet strangers are republican operatives anyway- probably the same four or five people with too much time on their hands

democrats, indies, disaffected republicans: don't believe the hype, and focus on actual issues that affect us all

don't participate in this media-sponsored mind control experiment

By: Soul before party

Soul before party — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:01:54 +0000

Platform before popularity.

Candidate before Hype.

Party before allegience to one candidate.

But SOUL before loyalty to Party.

LADY LIBERTY OR DEATH.

By: YES WE CAN

YES WE CAN — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:01:47 +0000

Nobody had experience being the president until they become president. Stop harping on experience. When was McCain or Hillary president before?....umm how about never. JFK, Reagan, FDR, Washington, Clinton, Carter....yea none of them had experience of being president until they were. And actually no president has had experience being president until they became president.

Pick the candidate that will move America forward.

By: aware

aware — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:01:33 +0000

I am totally disillusioned with the Democratic party this year. But, I always vote for the person who would be the best president in the general election.

This disillusioned Democrat, leanining Independent, will vote for McCain!

By: Yolanda Diaz

Yolanda Diaz — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:01:09 +0000

No Obama for me

By: Generation X

Generation X — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:01:02 +0000

And don't forget HRC supporters, now we have to pay off the debt she left behind because most of her supporters are cheap! Obama Supporters- Don't respond to their threats, they are only speaking for the 25% that won't vote Obama. We can make that up by bringing more people in like me, first time voter or just let McCain be McCain and let the flood of pissed off Republicans jump ship! Don't let the "do nots""can nots" let you down, we will win!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:00:51 +0000

I have been a republican all my life and I have to say that I am outraged that the GOP stole the nomination from Mitt Romney and gave it to Mccain. I will never vote for Mccain. Come November I and all my fellow Romney supporters will be voting for Obama. Sorry Mccain, you are NOT qualified to be president.

By: TL

TL — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:00:36 +0000

Yah right. Until the day that we have the way to verify posters' identity and party affiliation, we will never know if those anti-Obama sentiments are real. After all, I don't know how many 18 million votes Clinton got are from Rush Limbaugh.

By: Debbi

Debbi — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:00:34 +0000

Ahhhh....excuse me

If you are upset that Hillary didn't win, instead of voting for more of the same with McCain, why not vote independent??

That way you can actually say that if McCain gets in, you had no hand in it because you didn't vote for him and you can walk away with your head held high.