June 11, 2008
Posted: 06:20 PM ET

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A new poll shows signs Obama is winning over former Clinton supporters.
A new poll shows signs Obama is winning over former Clinton supporters.

(CNN) — A new poll out Wednesday suggests Barack Obama is picking up support among older female voters, a demographic that largely voted for Hillary Clinton in the prolonged Democratic primary race.

The findings could be a sign the Illinois senator is making significant strides among that bloc of voters, who had been fiercely loyal to Clinton and potentially ambivalent about supporting Obama in the general election.

WATCH Analysis of why Clinton supporters are moving toward Obama

According the new survey out by Gallup, Obama now holds a 6 point lead over McCain among women over 50 nationwide, 47 to 41 percent. That compares to a 3 point lead (46 to 43 percent) McCain held over Obama in a similar poll taken last week just days before Hillary Clinton conceded the nomination.

WATCH Clinton urge her supporters to back Obama

Extended to all female voters, Obama now holds a 13 point lead over McCain, up 8 points from this time last week.

Eight days after the Democratic nomination officially came to an end, Alan Silverleib, CNN Senior Political Researcher, said the poll provides "solid evidence that the wounds of the Democrats’ long primary season are already starting to heal."

“Obama will need most of Clinton’s women supporters to beat McCain in November," Silverleib said. "Fortunately for Obama, many of these supporters are apparently rallying to his side.”

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain


Rapid   June 11th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Is this the part where we're supposed to act surprised?

C'mon, after all the barking from Limbaugh to switch sides, the media swearing off Hillary's votes to anyone but Obama, didn't anyone else figure that 8 years of Republican rule would be enough to unite the Democrats behind their candidate regardless of who it turned out to be.

The writing's been on the wall on this for a long time. Ask anyone out there if they are better of now after Dub-ya's reign of stupidity and you'll see the fuel that will light a million votes against ANY republican presidential candidate. John McCain may have the worst timing in election history right now and is standing in front of a freight train with no brakes and a desire for a change of policies. The continuation of those now being spewed out of the White House is gonna grate a lot more than the Dems this fall.

Expect a few Republican's to jump the fence.

anne-marie   June 11th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

that's a lie. my husband and his family will never vote for Obama. I heard many people saying they won't vote for Obama. I have been shattered since Hillary was out. I am shattered by the way the democratic party treated Hillary. I feel as a woman that in the way the media and the democratic party and the people treated Hillary is a very good reflextion on how women are treated in this society. I am broken hearted and I will never vote for Obama. and the cnn media has been cencoring my posts for months, because I support Hillary. This has been the most unfair campaign and the women voices were shut down just like you normall do to women in this society. such a shame. but now it is revenge time and you will see coming November that a a lot of people will vote for McCain instead of Obama. these are all lies. the media and democratic party have been manipulated the people so well. but coming November the voices of the wonded women and senior citizens will speak up and McCain will win not Obama.

Tom   June 11th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Loyal Clinton voters switching to Obama is an oxymoron, moron. Truly loyal Clinton voters couldn't possibly vote for Obama. Heck, his wife knows that because she said she wouldn't vote for Hillary if the situation was reversed.

living without health insurance   June 11th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Oh yes. Obama, the great uniter - unless you happen to be one of the 18,000,000 people who voted for Hillary - and unless you happen to be one of those who won't get coverage under his health plan. So much for UNIVERSAL health care. Obama - the great uniter of a third of all America!!!!! If I wanted a split country, I would have voted for GW.

Mike Kaplan   June 11th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

This is indeed good news- as most of us hoped, most Hillary supporters realize that McCain is pretty much the opposite of Hillary in every way.

Many of you who CLAIM to be Hillary supporters who would support McCain over Obama, even after Hillary's very gracious and wise speech the other night, are either very stupid, or else you're just Republicans who are trying to stir up trouble for our side.

You republicans must be desperate. I'm going to REALLY enjoy watching you lose to Obama.

Remi   June 11th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Don't call yourself a Hillary supporter and cast your vote for John McCain…call yourself oppressed.

McCain has an abysmal record on Women's rights, he voted "no" on The Equal Rights Amendment, "no" to women in the military, but "yes" to the trillion dollar war. Fiscal Coneservation…my patootie.

John McCain: Experience we can't afford.

He also left his paraplegic (ex) wife to date Cindy McCain. Nice.

k knowles   June 11th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

and exactly who are they asking? I fanatically supported Hillary but no way will I support Obama, read the news people, we're on the verge of another war, now with IRAN!! Sorry, my life is more important than my checkbook at the moment. Obama wants to "HAVE TEA and CRUMPETS" with the enemy..?? I say- NUKE EM MCCAIN!!

Slash   June 11th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

There's only three kinds of people still rooting for Hillary to be President this year: people trapped in wells with no television, groupies who care more about visualizing themselves in Hillary's place as a means of psychological fulfillment than her issues, and Republicans trying to pull a con on everyone (far most numerous).

Anyone who looks at McCain's abysmal record on women's issues (including a zero rating from Planned Parenthood and voting against pay equality, funding for outreach programs to prevent teen pregnancies, and stated his desire to overturn Roe v Wade as recently as 2007) cannot say they're voting for him because they're fighting sexism. It's a bald-faced lie. Don't kid us and don't kid yourself—you don't care about Hillary or the issues she believes in, or you'd vote for Obama—winner of the primaries and next President of the United States.

ryan   June 11th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

YAWN

Debbie   June 11th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Let's be clear here - Obama supporters don't like Clinton supporters, and Clinton supporters don't like Obama supporters - we all know the reaons why so let's just get over that now!
The state of the country is in jeopardy here - we need to unite and take back the WH.
Let's stop all the back and forth - it doesn't accomplish anything.
There are bigger issues at stake than who said what about whom - we have a very serious problem with our country and we need to do something about it now!
Let's get Obama into the WH first and then argue about who get's what post in his administration after that!!!
If you are a Clinton fan and still threatening to vote for McCain - then shame on you!

Nicole   June 11th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

I love Hillary with all my heart and I wanted her to be the next president because I loved her as 1st Lady! But if you think just b/c she didn't win I will vote for McBush like alot of her supporters or fake republicans posing as her supporters say you are CRAZY!!!!!

A vote for McBush means my sons going to war b/c they will need someone to pay for college since I won't be able to afford it!

PRESIDENT HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON   June 11th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

I am horiffied at watching the work of the stupifyingly biased big business media attempt to destroy the very good name and lifetime of public service of HRC.
This was supported by the Democratic hierarchy and because of the fact that they refused to count our votes and give the rightful winner the nomination I withdrew from the party. The democratic party is over.
They now share the corruption of the Republicans who stole the election for Bush, they are no different! My vote will be a write in for Hillary Clinton or McCain.
The rampant corruption, anti Americansm and aggression spurred by Obama and his flock are the worst I've ever seen in a primary. He is the devil in disguise.
NOBAMA NO WAY!

Women Rule   June 11th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Al, get it straight Obama didn't cheat the voters in Michigan and Florida. The politicians in these states took a chance and in doing so screwed themselves and their constituency.

You also need to take a look that both these primaries were moved up wih the blessing of the Republican governors who are in office. Any yet still we are still fighting amongst ourselves. Get straight and re-direct all that anger towards the Republicans who help create that mess.

Get it straight and vote your conscience. If you believe what the Republicans are selling; then vote for them, but if you don't ,vote for Obama.

Obama 08………………….

teral   June 11th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

not for obama ,he will raise taxes ,where do you think all those billions he want to spent is coming from, our pockets ,he does not want to drill here in usa for oil , but want our billions go to people who hate us, he is a wolf in sheep clothen ,,beware ,do not fall for his trick talk ,the only change he will do is another CARTER TERM ,

purplemonkeyrocks   June 11th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

If I was a vegetarian and I ate some bad tofu, should I start to eat meat? No.

You should have a basis of morals that ideally represent you. It's more understandable to not vote, but to basically vote opposite of what you were supporting is irresponsible. You should vote for a candidate because you support his or her ideals, but not because of aggression or defiance. How could you support Clinton, then change allegiance to McCain?

Obama won the nomination. He won the most votes, states, and delegates (when you consider caucus states and give Obama at least 3/4 of Michigan's 'undecided'). Clinton ran a competitive campaign, but in the end Clinton's and Obama's policies are very similar and Obama is clearly ideal to McCain.

Obama 08!

Cindy in Boston   June 11th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Ofcourse they will join and support Barack. No thinking tank will vote for McBush except his crooks and those living inside a box.

Monica for Obama in Indiana   June 11th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

I don't believe Hillary had all those women voters People said she had in the first place. Everyone act like women over 50 are stupid.

Go Obama 08
No Hillary and No Bayh for VP

Speider   June 11th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

So, the media is to blame, Obama is a liar and if you don't get your way, you'll vote for McCain out of spite. If so, be ready for no social security, sending, another generation (or two) of sending our children to war, the abolishment of Roe vs. Wade and continued decline in wages and personal rights and ever growing costs for food and fuel, just to name a few immediate problems.

After this all takes place, will you have the guts to proudly announce you voted for McCain because Senator Clinton wasn't the democratic nominee/VP or will you silently sit and realize that your immature views caused more problems our children will inherit? Are you one of those people who spit on troops returning from Vietnam but now have several "support the troops" magnets on your SUV?

What really scares me is that the proper thing may be derailed by illiterates who seem unable to spell the simplest of words or form a basic sentence, as many who posted their drivel here. We are in trouble as a nation when the lowest common denominator of humanity rules our destiny, or at least believes that it does.

Meg   June 11th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Hillary should run independent!!! Obama does not have this vote. Get some more polls!

Tammi   June 11th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I'm a woman and a Hillary supporter. Although her speech was great, I can not, and will not, vote for either Obama or McCain. I will not bend anymore to this patriarchal society that runs women's lives. Where is my equal pay? What about my respect? Who will be my voice?

Lee   June 11th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

More media spin and lies

Over 50 Woman   June 11th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

All of you Hillary fans should listen to your choice of candidate.

She's asking you to support Obama and the Democratic party.

She is not spewing sour grapes for losing and asking you to vote for McCain or to stay away from the polls. She wants you step into the voting booth and do what's best for our country.

GO!!! BHO 08

Desert Fox   June 11th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I voted for Clinton, now I will vote for Obama. McCain is a nice person but he will not change many of the current policies.

A Democrat No More   June 11th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Unlikely.

Phil   June 11th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

To all Clinton supporters supporting McCain I have one question. WHY?
He is the total opposite of all the issues that have been a central part of Hillary's campaign. Reproductive rights, the economy, the war, healthcare, etc.
How can anyone who has paid any attention to this election switch from Hillary to McCain. It's like a little kid who would rather break his toy rather than share it. Totally irrational.

Vote Democratic 2008
Vote Obama and his choice

Frank, San Francisco   June 11th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

NO CLINTON ON THE TICKET - NO OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT
Obama has NO substance. Go back and watch the debates- it is obvious who has a better grasp of the issues. Obama was sold to the people by the biased Media who have always hated the Clinton's, but somehow have given Bush and now Obama a free ride.
I will pick prose(the ability to govern) over poetry(the ability to give a good speech-off a teleprompter) any day.
NO CLINTON NO OBAMA

And to all of you Sebelius supporters- What is your rationale. Any woman will do. Give me a break. That would be the ultimate slap in the face to Clinton and her 18,000.000 supporters.

Ric   June 11th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Clinton Democrats for Mc Cain '08

Ian   June 11th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Like Obama needs those losers.

Meg   June 11th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

This is the first election of my lifetime that I have even considered voting republican. I don't understand the attraction to Obama, he does nothing for me. I guess America's hiring policy….. the wrong person for the job., is here to stay. Sad.

Rosa   June 11th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

This makes sense unless the Clinton supporters were just voting for a woman as opposed to the issues.
This country cannot survive 4 more years of republican domination.
I welcome the Clinton supporters to the Obama group.

jason   June 11th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

"Haha! you were fooled by republicans into voting for them, and now you're too poor to breathe!"

I've been looking forward to the day when stupidity becomes painful. It almost sounds worth being subjected to the results of other peoples' bad decisions, just to laugh at the situation they got themselves in. Such terrorists (i.e. people who are responsible for america's pain) do not deserve a better world anyway…

Hillary Supporter   June 11th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

No Hillary for VP, no Obama for president.

NickNas   June 11th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

WOMEN are NOT STUPID!!!!

Women Rule   June 11th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Common sense and women are synonymous………

We may not like the hand we are dealt sometimes, but common sense 9 times out of ten dictates our actions.

Obama 08

Clinton/McCain   June 11th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

lol. He certainly doesn't have my support, my father's, mother's, brother's, his wife, my parent's friends and their three children.

RONNIE   June 11th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

NOT this one Obama! Still voting for Hillary.

Nancy   June 11th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Another wishful thought….Obama does not have our votes…if we had wanted him we would have voted for him to begin with. His lack of experience, poor judgement in social events, mentors, and churches, is someone I can not trust with my future. We can all paint a pretty picture with words and promise anything to anyone. Say what you are going to do and do what you say is not one of Obama's qualities. I am a Clinton supporter and even if Hillary was in the V.P. seat on this flight to the White House I won't fly. In fact the D.N.C. has once again snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. I have jumped over the fence and choose to vote for the lessor of the two evils McCain.

Former Clinton Supporter   June 11th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

This is good news, but not a surprise. In the end, the democratic party will unite not so much for Obama but for the good of our country. We must have a change of direction. We can not afford to keep going as we have because the problems are too great to ignore. We must address the mortgage crisis, rising energy costs, the war in Iraq, healthcare, and global warming. We can not afford to wait 4 more years to begin working on a solution.

Penn State   June 11th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

To my understanding this is wonderful news and those who are still upset and bitter you can not says you are true democrat, myself voted HILLARY but we must come to term about the real issue here a vote for MCBUSH is a big slap in the face of HILLARY after all she was competing to beat MCBUSH in NOV, but never ment to be so unite and for OBAMA and if you still bitter about HILLARY lost, so are mine but we need to rise above that and vote for OBAMA.

Joe   June 11th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Why are you democrats fighting for? At least you have one of the two best candidates on the ticket in november. We republicans have one of the worst, John McCain. I will vote democratic.

notboth   June 11th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Give me a break!! If I hear once more that the democratic party conspired against Clinton, I'll puke. The democratic party was lined up *for* her (she had a 100+ superdelegate lead over Obama at the start of the race). It was simply her campaign's strategic and tactical blunders that cost her, not the DNC.

So, let's talk about her great experience? Eight years as first lady? C'mon folks! What about Bush's experience made him a great president? Nothing….

It's about who a president surrounds her or himself with and so far Obama has done a very good job. Going from being an unknown to the Democratic Presidential candidate is quite a feat, especially as an African-American.

bobby   June 11th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

I believe in Hillary. Hillary believes in Obama. I will follow her lead.

bet   June 11th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

The pollsters haven't spoken to any of the Hillary supporters that I know!!! The media has been reporting the slanted story in favor of Obama since the beginning of this. You helped him win the primary over Hillary, the general election is another story. Nice try,,,,,

Liz   June 11th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

No way will this registered Democrat support Obama instead of Hillaary Clinton…Too many unanswered questions about him..

whitemarlin   June 11th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

look at it this way: With Obama we live
With Mc old we will die
Democrats unite save yourself from the ruins
and to those of you who claim you are a democrat but won't vote for Obama then stay home and have mommy change your infancile diapers

Jerry Brown   June 11th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Not all of us are going over until we know Hillary is going to be his VP.

Anne E.   June 11th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

A wise choice, Hillary supporters! Had the tables been turned, you'd have all told us Obama supporters to grow up, suck it up, and get on board.
Those of you still firmly entrenched in the idea of voting for the guy who's getting older and having more senior moments every day……ask yourselves if that's what you REALLY want for your daughters, granddaughters, nieces, etc. as well as sons, grandsons, nephews. Do you want more of the same ilk on the Supreme Court as the five who gave the Lame (nee Daffy) Duck his job in the first place??? Do you want people like that dictating/deciding your daughters' rights, not to mention other important issues?
Please THINK before you go off half-cocked like the current occupant of the White House!

Lana, California   June 11th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to my fellow sisters in joining us to stop McBush from having George Bush's 3rd term. You have my gratitude and appreciation.

Women for Obama!

TL   June 11th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

fight the liberal media-

how in the world is someone a thug who was editor of the Harvard Law Review and taught constitutional law? Who lives in one of the most integrated neighborhoods in Chicago?

what happened to "if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen?" Got news for all of you bitter people–a lot of people voted for Obama TOO.

I would like JUST ONE person who claims they are voting for McCain (or not voting at all) instead of Obama (Clinton backers) to give me a coherent, policy-oriented answer as to why they would choose getting about 0-5% of their chosen candidates's agenda accomplished, as opposed to 90-95% (with minor differences in health care, which given a choice between HRC's plan and none at all, I think Barack would be happy to approve if you paid attention to the man).

I have yet to see one.

This means no answers like "he's a loser, an empty suit, he has no experience, he lies, etc etc" that we have already seen. WHY did you vote for Hillary (if it was just because she was a woman, that's really no better than someone voting for Barack b/c he's Black, which MORE people seem to have a problem with for some odd reason).

If it was because she's white, or she's better known, at least be HONEST. By the way, as a Black man, I say….It's OK to be a closet racist, just be true to feelings instead of making up excuses lol.

If it's based on policy position (you know, the stuff that actually affects our daily quality of life…duh), then WHY is it such a big deal? I really need to know.

We can and We will   June 11th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

We have tried the Republican way of economic policy for 8 years. It failed and it continues to the path of depression. We have to stop McCain.

By the way, someone is racking up record profit on Oil. They know the good time will end if Barack is elected president.

diane canada   June 11th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

It makes a great deal of sense for Hillary supporters to switch to Obama. I don't believe for a second that there will be too many like the bitter types that populate these blogs saying they'll never vote for Obama and would give their vote to McCain. I've been around internet blogs and forums long enough to know that the people writing in them are mostly the same all the time and of a limited number. We're not worried about the few dozen or even the few hundred writing in these blogs. Most Americans are sensible and are not likely to hijack their children's futures just because their favorite person lost.

Margaret   June 11th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

He would not get my vote . Too many boneheaded mistakes and I dont understand the change he talks about. He is wrapped around by Chicago and Washington Politics.Which one would anyone choose?

V Independent   June 11th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

I certainly won't be voting for Senator Obama so please media stop the hype as many of us who voted for Hillary will NOT VOTE FOR SENATOR OBAMA ) or MC CAIN.

KJ in Cedar Rapids   June 11th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

I don't get why some Hillary supporters refuse to support Obama. I would agree that there was some sexism during the primary season, but I did not see any of that from the Obama campaign and absolutely none from Obama himself. What I did see came from the media - you can't hold that against Obama. At the same time, I think it's fair to say that any male candidate with the exact same experience, credentials, and support as Hillary would have been forced to end their campaign much earlier than Hillary did. So to some degree I think her gender helped keep her in the race.

What's worse is the Hillary supporters who claim to now support McCain. If she were the nominee against McCain, THEN you'd see the sexism out in full force. And if McCain wins, you'll also see your right of choice taken away, along with your pensions, jobs, educational options, and probably your sons and daughters who are serving in the miltary.

If you cannot vote for your own interests, at least don't vote against them (or your fellow Democrats).

Elliott   June 11th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Well this is one Clinton Supporter who hasn't been won over and doesn't expect to be. The man is far to inexperienced to be put in charge of running this country. If all things were good…as they were in the 90's I wouldn't have a problem with him learning on the job…but that is not the case and the American people best wake up to that fact.

Alba   June 11th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

He is not getting my vote. I am a Hillary supporter and will always stand by her. However, supporting Obama will not be one of her advizes I am willing to follow. His campaign played the race card shamefully. The media was extremely biased and unfair to her. So McCain will get my vote because at least he is an honest man. Obama is not.

Linda   June 11th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

The more name calling I read by the Obama supporters the more concerned I become. Folks, Obama is not God he is a man and he has baggage. Read the Time article that ran on the internet today. He is being funded by a major TV person. These funds have changed hands to the little people during the past year. The point is, he is a politican or he would not be where he is today. The democrats need to be prepared for the all the disclosures yet to come. If we continue to be blind and name call we will lose.

ceci   June 11th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I don't think so. Loyal Hillary supporters have not forgotten the treatment by BO supporters nor they will in November. I will vote McCain NEVER BO! Hillary can endorse him all she wants but I cannot bring myself to vote for a racist bigot like BO! And he didn't win this election fair and square - he got it by committing fraud. As a precinct capt for the Clinton campaign - I can tell you there is not too many us "loyal supporters" who will vote for BO. And I will not vote for him even if Hillary is VP - she would do all the work and he would get all the glory and if anything were to go wrong (which it will) she would get blamed for it because baby BO couldn't handle it and would give a press conference throwing his grandma, his pastor and now Hillary under the bus. And I can't stand ugly Michelle - he/she is not First Lady material.

Paul from AZ   June 11th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

To those of you claiming these polls cannot possibly be correct: just because the Hillary supporters who are vowing not to support Obama are the loudest doesn't mean they are the majority.

Bill   June 11th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I am one Clinton voter who will not vote for Senator Obama. Senator Obama has no experience and I do not trust him.

Christine D   June 11th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

This is just the media trying to spin it in favor for Obama again. Six women in my family will be voting for Nader.

People wake up...   June 11th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

The Republicans that are posting things thanking the "democrats" that say that they will vote for McSame come November because they are mad about hillary not getting the nom….They are SHOWING you guys what McSame is for…He's against women's right to choose, he wants us to fight Iran as well as Iraq, and endless war to push our values on others…READ what they are saying. Think about what you would be doing to our country by voting for McSame. Either vote democrat or stay the hell home. Geesh. This country is going to suffer if you guys don't wake up.

If you are really a democrat do NOT vote for a Republican. You are just punishing yourself and your country …and for what? Voting ? Omg.

Kristen   June 11th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

I was a hillary supporter, but I am going to vote based on my values, and Obama represents those values, Obama 08

Marie   June 11th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Hillary supporters go to JustSayNoDeal - No to Obama
This site will allow you to sign a petition to either not vote or vote McCain.
You can also search your state to see if you can write in Hillary if you wish.

Former Republican   June 11th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Upset Hillary supports please if you can “STAY ON TASK”
Let the bitterness go, it only clouds your mind.

Alfredo   June 11th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

REALLY…ANOTHER MEDIA TACTICS BY TELLING THE WRONG POLLS!!!!

NC for Obama   June 11th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

To any Hillary supporter that will vote for Obama I just want to say thank you. Democrats need to unite against McCain. This country cannot survive 4 more years of Bush policy and 4 more years of pointless war. Obama supporters be gracious towards our fellow democrats we are all in this together.

Karen in Fla   June 11th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

It isn't what McCain stands for that has us flocking away from Obama - it is OBAMA himself.

It isn't being a 2 year old,

it isn't having a temper tantrum,

it isn't being a Republican in disguise,

it isn't being a RACIST because we don't believe in the candidate or the DNC and

it is all about HIM and HIS WIFE.

It is a VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE in OBAMA

slokipoki   June 11th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Where does CNN get these polls? Not from me. I have backed Hillary for three years on Yahoo I would post "Buy one get one free Hillary & Bill in the Whitehouse in 08″. I will never vote for Obama. This was just like 2000 all over again the people don't get who they vote for. I will not vote or I will vote for McCain. Never Obama, not an Arab.

Michael in MO   June 11th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

This is nothing but propaganda. He may get a handful, but the truth of it is millions and millions of Senator Clinton supporters and voters are organizing against Obama, and will be either voting McCain or writing in her name. See you in Nov. and don't believe this ridiculous propaganda!!!!!!

AoA - Seattle   June 11th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Have you noticed that those who say they will never vote for Obama have one very basic common thread….they are not good at math.

Hey listen, there is this small thing called statistics where to get a general feel of the population, you need just poll a representative sample. Now I know there are some of you McCainites who insist they were never polled so the data cannot be true…now see what you missed for dropping out of school? Don't you think your kids deserve better :}?

Put in the office a guy with a vision, not a guy with a skin color that closely matches yours. If you were ready to vote Hillary, then Obama is the next best thing compared to Hillary. Don't cut off your right foot to spite your left foot. You are the one who will be in clutches if you do that :}

Cathy DFW Texas   June 11th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Well, I'm 60 and I'm a woman, so guess that makes me an "older female" voter.
Nope, BHO, I won't be switching my support over to you. I won't vote for McCain either. Right now, I'll probably just stay home on election day– for the first time ever since I was able to vote. Why? I just don't trust you. There is just something, some kind of vibe I get when watching or listening to you, that just makes me really really really suspicious of you. Well, and then there's the fact that your supporters at the TX primary caucuses were bullies who treated some of us like we were total idiots. I've been involved in election campaigns since I was in high school, and I've never seen such coercion and arrogance in my life.
So, no BHO, you won't get my vote. (You do know Texas is probably going to go "red" don't you. I think Clinton could have carried this state, but not you. That's a LOT of electoral votes to lose, too.)

Former Republican   June 11th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

little m
let me make it simple for you. Obama = change McCain = some old crap.

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 11th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Bush ran a tyrannical and unaccountable regime for two terms as president of the United States.

Obama Is to run a tyrannical and unaccountable regime within the Democratic Party.

AND BOTH WERE SELECTED, NOT ELECTED!

PUMA PAC

jason   June 11th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

don't tell me the hillary supporters are using reason, to cast their votes, instead of blind emotional spite. I thought they were supposed to be uneducated.

jack   June 11th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

I don't believe come november Hillary supporters will vote for Mccain. The media continues to stress this fallacy based on a subjective poll during the primary. The media should start surveying the number of republicans that will vote for Obama in november…myself incuded.
Randy, you are not a true Democrat if you are voting for Mccain because Hillary lost. Vote Obama in november for the sake of our economy and our country.

Shay   June 11th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Thank You Hillary supporters. I knew that you would come around. It will not be right to vote for McCain and she supports Obama. Regardless of whom he will pick for VP. Surely Hillary is a champion in her own right. Well done Hillary you put up a good fight and both candidates had everyone watching. Hold your head up high and keep encouraging everyone to do the same. Be not ashame.

To all other Hillary supporters,put yourself in her shoes, could you have done what she did? I know for myself I would have been drop dead tired but she kept on plugging in.

She bowed out gracefully and backing Barack Obama 100%. She is going full speed ahead. What happen in the past is over and time to move on and not wallow in the gutter. Get up and stand up straight and be counted. Both of them went at it very hard. It was a race for the White House and surely there was one who will win and one who will lose. Both candidates are very concerned about our future and the future of the next generation.

Again Thank You

Joe   June 11th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

wow, 3 whole points

Life long democrat   June 11th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

I am a life long democrat and I will NOT be voting for Obama. There is something fishy about him that has not come out. It will and heaven help us when it does. I am telling you this man is as slick as a snake!

Hillary Supporter!!!   June 11th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

What a lie! There goes the media again. We may not vote for JM, but one thing is for sure we don't believe in BHO, his charm and his rhetoric! Voting for BHO would also be voting for Ophra, Wright, Pfleger, Michelle, Matthews, Dowd, Williams, Cohen, Dean, etc. etc. etc. If I was a supporter I would have told these people to keep their mouths shut. Next time they will learn to do so. My vote is my vote and it's not moving to BHO!!! It has nothing to do with being "rabid" as one said here, but more that we never have and never will believe in him. Those type of comments make me even more sure that I will not vote for him. Keep it up! You've done a good job. I told my self from day one I would never vote for him. I didn't just make that decision. If it were anyone else but BHO I would cast my vote, but it's not.
When he loses blame those that were fooled by his charm.

kelly WI   June 11th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Obama is such a fraud. Learn more every day about him.
Glad some of you are anxiously awaiting your taxes raised and jobs lost.
Some people are soooo short sighted.
The only poll I will pay attention to is the one done in SECRET on NOv. 4.
McCain 08

Former Republican   June 11th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

To:
(HILLARY WAS FORCED OUT BY SEXISM!!!)
Hillarey was not forced out by sexism she lost fare square. Stop making excuses.
And crying over spilled milk. If anything she did not play by the rules. Truing to count Fl and MI with she agreed that they would not count. I call that cheating

Democrat AGAINST Obama   June 11th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

This democrat, and thousands like me, will NEVER vote Obama. This is just another case of the media darling being crowned the winner before the race even starts.

Im sure CNN will call Obama the winner of the general election within the next few weeks. Hell why should voters even turn out. We should give CNN, FOX, ABC, NBC our delegates and let them decide who our next Preesident shold be…Oh wait….WE ALREADY HAVE!!!

Down with Obama….hes a racist, empty suit and Michelle is an American disgrace. I am especially sick of the JFK references. Michelle is no Jackie and he is no John…and Obama presidency would not be Camelot, Compton maybe but not Camelot!

Nic   June 11th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Congratulations Mary and all your friends. You've proven to us all that anyone older than 50 really is senile. Thanks!

Clinton Supporter   June 11th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

So much for those who thought Hillary's word was not good.

Jaybird   June 11th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

I have a 16 year old son. When I see Mr McDepends standing their with Joe Lieberman, all hot for going after that short little guy in Iran, Iwant to lose by breakfast. They see our sons, and our daughters, as cannon fodder…..when you feel bitter over your loss in the primaries, use that thought to clear your minds

Justice League   June 11th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

L-tran, that works out to 3 to 1 in favor of Obama. Sounds pretty good to me. Obama is the greatest! Together we can!

David, Silver Spring, MD   June 11th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Women supporters of Hillary Clinton who are saying they will back John McCain should realize this: An Obama election shatters the wall that historically has stood between everyone other than white males and the Presidency. Once that wall is gone, the way will be much clearer for others to ascend to the highest elected office.

You may be sorry that the trail is not being blazed by Hillary, but you should support the blazing of the trail. Where Obama goes today, others will follow tomorrow; maybe even Hillary.

Lynne   June 11th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

It's not Obama's doing. Most women voting for Obama feel like they have to. I haven't heard a word from Obama to start any healing. I'll vote for him because Hillary asked me to but I'm still angry and nothing is "healed."

Don in Florida   June 11th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

As an Obama supporter I won't take it for granted that we will automatically get most of Hillary's supporters without a lot of hard work. Hopefully this is a step in the right direction. For all of you Hillary supporters thinking about coming aboard the Obama Express I would like to say we want you and we need your help to beat McCain. If you help us now we will help Sen Cllinton if she decides to run in 2012. Both groups need each other to accomplish what each of us want. Please consider that. Also, beware of Republicans in Democrats clothing coming in here trying to stir up trouble between our two groups. Team Obama welcomes you with open arms.

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 11th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

The Obama campaign has used its financial resources to take over the DNC and is now beginning to patrol the internet for organizations that are opposed to the selection of Barack Obama as the undemocratic Democratic Party’s nominee. The website of our registered organization People United Means Action PAC has been targeted today for a sustained disruption. Their tactics of suppression of Democrats’ voices, so evident during the nomination process, are nothing less than sleazy. Anyone who even thinks about donating money to the Obama campaign must be made aware of the way in which their money is being used to fund a takeover of the Democratic Party and the voices of the people. Wake up now, before you discover that you have unwittingly supported the rise of a tyranny after it is too late.

where's my shovel?   June 11th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

What a load of bull@!#*
Clinton Backers are not moving to Obama.
What's the motto? "If you print it, they'll believe it"???

Brando   June 11th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Wishful Thinking CNN. The lies you tell, the secrets you keep. It's a national poll uhm?….IT DOESN'T MATTER! It's all bout the Electoral College, Stupid. Barack NEEDS 270 EV in Nov, he ain't getting THOSE.

Former Republican   June 11th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Mary
For someone who is 50 you sure don’t act like it. You say you support Hillary? And what she stands for. But you and your friends??? Are voting for McCain who does not care about you or any of your friends??? So this is how you show Hillary Love and Respect for what she had done. My dear Mary Hillary is not joining the Republican party…
Did you not get the memo. Im a republican and I know better then to vote for McCain.

Linda   June 11th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

It's always hard when your candidate loses, but, it is honoring Hillary Clinton to vote for whom she feels would be the best choice. Hillary backers that vote for McCain are doing her an injustice!! You will be sorry if McCain is elected and it's four or possibly eight more years of Bush tactics. Think about it carefully!!!

A phi A since 1906 waiting for Obama.   June 11th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Go ahead, vote Mcbush ladies over fifty, maybe you are just proving to all men that women can not make choices without involving emotions rather than intallect, sound judgement, and facts.

Women In California for Obama   June 11th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

KM June 11th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

For the die hard Clinton supporters. I am not mad at you if you don't support or agree with Obama, that is your choice and your right. However, I am mad and disappointed if you tell me that you will NEVER vote for him and vote for McCain instead just to prove a point.

I can respect you more if you did not vote for a presidential candidate at all.

KM I totally agree with you. If they vote for McCrazy that tells me what they truly are.

Chut Pata   June 11th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Types of Clinton backers.

1) True democrats who thought Hillary was a better candidate. No doubt about them that they WILL vote Obama
2) Sexist. When they will realize that their liberation and their right to chose is in jeapordy, they will vote Obama, not McCain
3) Racist. When they will realize that a third term of Bush and his oil mafia via McBush would reposses their homes, their 401k (via crashed stock market) , their children (via Iraq war) etc etc, they WILL become color blind and vote Obama
4) Republicans disguised as Hillary voters. Who care? They would have voted McBush even if Hillary was the presidential nominee.

Jeff   June 11th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Where's the analysis on who MEN are planning to vote for? One would think that the womens' vote is the only one that counts in CNN-world. A little equal time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DonaldH   June 11th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Our upcoming presidential choices are no choices at all. Either we end up with a McaiNation or an ObabaNation. How about none of the above.

Nicole in NE   June 11th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

The "Welcome Hillary Supporters" comment says it all -

Did you really believe in Hillary at all people?
Because these comments are exactly how we elected BUSH twice! It is amazing to me.

To all those coming together - I am SO PROUD OF YOU!
Obama 08

Mitch   June 11th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

To those supporters that say Obama will give something to Hillary:
1) She has earned everything that could be offered to her
2) Who says she wants anything from Obama
3) Who knows what she will do next
4) How many Clinton supporters supported her cause she was only the least of the two evils
5) Do we really think Hillary even likes Obama

I have a no vote for Obama

NoMcSame   June 11th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

When I was a kid my sister and I got into fights and that was OK but if another guy was to fight with her we both would try to take his head off. Not one time do I remember her lining up with the other guy, who did not have her best interest in mind.
Enough said.
Obama08

gramma   June 11th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

I helped register voters this past weekend in California and we had one of the largest number of registrants in a long time, including a number of folks who switched from Republican to Democrat, even though there is no primary coming up. They wanted to "send a message" to the RNC. Also, the feedback was extremely positve re switching loyalty from Hillary to Obama.
I think when people get over their hurt feelings, they will vote for choice, for Social Security, for healthcare, for Obama.

Welcome Hillary Supporters!   June 11th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Welcome.

Thanks for staying with us, and knowing that McCain wouldn't give you anything for your vote - just a big laugh from the Oval Office.

Democrats in '08!

Woman's Rights   June 11th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

ALL WOMEN WHO CARE FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS UNITE!!!!

McCAIN MEANS OVERTURNING OF ROE vs WADE!!!!

McCAIN MEANS 30 YEARS OF CONSERVATIVE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES!

WE NEED TO SUPPORT OBAMA AS HE IS A DEMOCRAT!!!

Former Republican   June 11th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Ok Not all of the Hill’s girls are blind with bitterness. I know McCain and the folks at Fox New are pissed off!

$4.67 a gallon in Califronia   June 11th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

This will last until Obama names a VP candidate, and the name isn't Hillary. Then the firestorm will start anew.

Nicole in NE   June 11th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Terri - that is the funniest thing I have heard - I know about 20 people who voted for Clinton and they are now for Obama - because they are DEMOCRATS!

If people are voting for McCain because they feel Hillary was treated with sexism - that is honestly ridiculous. McCain DOES NOT support women's right, he barely has respect for his own wife.
Puh-leeeease!

Richard, FL   June 11th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

It is good to see that many of Hillary's supporters really do trust her and respect her judgement. It's pathetic that so many of her avid supporters just claimed they respected her but really didn't.

Former g.o.p.   June 11th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Bush destroyed the g.o.p. Vote for Bob Barr to send a message.

Michelle   June 11th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

"Bloomberg Warns Voters on Confusing Charisma, Substance"
(NY Sun)

P.S. Only the electoral college matters.

tedious898   June 11th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Thank You Hillary Supporters! God Bless each of you

Sandi from Michigan   June 11th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

I don't believe the hype that women voters are too emotional, too irrational and too personally connected to Hilary, to ever vote for Obama. Women who care about women's issues can't vote for McCain!

How did it happen that the first real chance for a woman in the White House brings this awful caricature of women voters?

Charlotte   June 11th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Not me! I still plan to write Hillary on my ballot. I'm so sick of this election. Race seems to be at the forefront of this whole election process. We can't see the race, because of race. I'm sick of being grouped, black, white, men, women, old, young, rich, poor, educated, uneducated. We seem to be going backwards at an alarming rate. Slavery is still alive and well in this country. People trafficking is as big a problem as drugs, if not worse. People from Mexico, Central America, Africa and other countries are being sold into slavery today. People who will pay for anything, can get anything. Greed is the driving force. If there were no buyers there would be no sellers. People would not steal a car stereo, if no one would buy it. I wish everyone would question a $600.00 stereo being sold for $50.00? The love of money is the root of all evil. If it seems too good to be true, it usually is.

New Day   June 11th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

yay!!!! I still think the country needs Hillary more as head of the senate more than as VP but, I will vote Dem regardless of what the ticket is. I think McCain is a great American and I have a ton of respect for him. But I do not agree with his policy of appeasement to big business. It has been proven over and over that businesses care about their investors, not their employees.

Pam   June 11th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Ok…here's a little spelling lesson. Loser is the opposite of winner. Looser is the opposite of tighter.

Brian   June 11th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Not any women I know - they say only now that she's out is the media adressing gender's roll in all of this — and only after she did what they said. They're pissed. I don't know if Obama will feel this fallout, but the entire media punditry should be ashamed of themselves. They think they're hip, making unconsciously sexist remarks while wearing pink ties (Oberman). As a guy, I am appauled.

California Girl   June 11th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

I'm still waiting for Obama to put Hillary on the ticket. Then my family will vote him; if not, we will write-in Hillary's name on the ballot.

Heart vs. head   June 11th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Should there be any surprise that BHO leads among those who vote with their heart? If only more voters used their HEADS!

Heidi   June 11th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO MARY. OF COURSE YOU WOULDN'T VOTE FOR OBAMA YOUR OVER 60 AND SINCE YOU CAN'T HAVE CHILDERN ANYMORE IT DOESN'T MATTER TO YOU THAT MCCAIN WOULD BE A SUPREME COURT JUSTICE ON THE BENCH THAT WOULD OVERTURN ROE VS WADE AND THAT YOUNGER WOMEN YOU HAVE SON'S AND DAUGHTERS IN THE WAR MAY COME HOME IN BODY BAGS DOESN'T MATTER TO YOU EITHER.

GET OVER BEING MAD BECAUSE YOU WON'T SEE A WOMAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE, TRY THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE AND THOSE WILL WILL COME AFTER YOU.

Cathy   June 11th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Christine V from Dallas, TX:

You are just wrong for that Kool-Aid comment. Grow up!!!!

M.S. Indiana   June 11th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Give us a few more weeks and McCain will have no vote

Ron Paul 2008 !!!!

DCER   June 11th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Obama will lose in November. Just wait for the real fight to begin with the Republicans. He does not stand a chance. He's gonna need more than 18 million of Hillary's supporters.

ES NYC   June 11th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

For all bitter Hillary 'supporters' that say they will stick with Mc Cain, here is some findings for you:

Hillary 'supporters' that support Mc Cain will lose twice !

The Mc Cain/Hillary/PUMA = double losers

Women In California for Obama   June 11th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Well, not all HRC supporters are racists.

Steve H   June 11th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

So Hussein Obama picks up Clinton support despite his crumbling image.

Jim Johnson, the man running Obama’s vice presidential search team, stepped down after he had received preferential deals on Countrywide Financial mortgages, the company at the heart of the sub-prime foreclosure disaster.

Obama's himself got a sweetheart deal on a property deal from Tony Resko.

David Axelrod, Obama's political mastermind, worked for a firm that led a public relations effort for Exelon, the giant power company.

The man who helped convince Obama to run, former Senator Tom Daschle, works for a lobbying firm.

Hundreds of former lobbyists populate Obama's staff and current lobbyists offer him unpaid advice.

Yeah, that’s the kind of change you can bank on. All the slime without the experience.

Big gator   June 11th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Rus in St. Paul, MN

Is that the kind of man women can get behind?NO! McCainis the type Larry Craig would get behind

randy   June 11th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

very happy to here this because we all share one value as democrats .
not the other side .we democrats will come together a take back the white house.white,black ,hispanic,asian,indian.we all need stay together and win this election come november 4.if your 18 and above, please register if you haven,t so you can vote in november.

Anthony   June 11th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Why don't some hillary supporters get it? I thought we were democrats to vote for mccain is not what we need and they know it. Its time for a democrat to run this country, and if you support Clinton you will vote for a democrat period. This is our party Hillary is part of that party to vote for republican is to guarantee her a spot no where. Obama will give her a important job. Do you think Mccain will give her an important job? NO!
Please come together democrats. This is not what Hillary wants to see.
How can you guarantee her a spot if you wont vote for Obama. I have given money to both Hillary and Obama. I am a young voter who will vote democrat no matter what. I just don't want you guys to fall for mcbush's trap this is what he wants us to be mad at each other.

COME TOGETHER DEMOCRATS

B positive   June 11th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

What a bunch of bunk ! PUMA>>>>Operation Turndown!

art   June 11th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Is he really change? He is just another suit and i will not vote for him. Let the the Republicans fix their mess.

california voter   June 11th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

i would say rallying to his side reluctantly–under the direction of our first choice, hillary. i for one see obama as totally unqualified, uninspiring, unoriginal; but the lesser of two evils. no enthusiasm for this at all… only hillary's inspiring message could make me do this, and i hope the media will give her the credit she deserves for that.

NO McCain   June 11th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Great News!

Any woman in her right mind knows McCain's policies are anti-female……………we need Hillary in the supreme court!

If you are a Hillary supporter, it is hypocritical of you to vote for McCain since he stands for everything Hillary does not.

kelly WI   June 11th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Some of us have always known what he is. He is inept and corrupt.
All the media spin is not going to make us change our minds.
In fact, the more they push us to him the further we run.
The media should get out of their offices sometime and do some investigating.
Another Il Gov. in big time trouble. The third in a row to go to jail?
McCain 08

Kelby from Houston, TX   June 11th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

COME ONE COME ALL!!!!

FOLLOW THE PATH OF CHANGE!

COME TO THE LIGHT OF HOPE

ALL ARE WELCOME…ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

Now, if we can just get these other Clinton supporter to vanquish the bitter hate in their hearts get over they temultuous loss and unite for the good of the country.
If you really loved Hillary, If you really believed in what she wanted for this country, YOU WOULD REALLY BE WITH OBAMA NOW!

This is not about OBAMA This is not about Hillary.
THIS IS ABOUT ALL OF US

PEACE AND LOVE

DEMOCRATS '08 AND FOREVER!

ALECO1 -----NOKOMIS,FL   June 11th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

I WILL GIVE YOU SEVERAL REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE FOR JOHN McCAIN—-
IF YOU LIKE OUR 9 TRILLION DEBT AND MORE TO COME, JOHN IS YOUR MAN.
IF YOU LIKE THE WAR IN IRAQ AND A FUTURE WAR IN IRAN, THEN JOHN IS YOUR MAN.
IF YOU LIKE LOW TAXES BUT NO JOB, JOHN IS YOUR MAN.
IF YOU LOVED GEORGE BUSH YOU WILL ADORE JOHN BOY.

MY SELF, I'M VOTING FOR OBAMA, A YOUNG MAN WITH NEW YOUNG IDEAS.

DE   June 11th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Im not a woman, but dont count on my vote unless you have Clinton on the ticket.

MD   June 11th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

This is a no brainer.

As McCane himself keeps reminding everyone, the approach to issues have never been more stark than they are between him and Obama.

One major issue that does not get enough attention and debate is the Supreme Court appointments.

As a male supporting the women's right to choose, I think electing McCane will doom Roe v. Wade.

Women, specially Democrat women know this, and they will support Obama because they will never forgive themselves if they don't, and McCane gets elected, and overturns Roe v. Wade through his SC appointment(s).

Farrell, Houston, Tx   June 11th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Tell the truth, Obama is picking up McCain supporters. Look back at the senile blunders McCain has made over the past weeks. Clinton supporters haven't all weighed in yet, but they will.

Anna   June 11th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Not my support. Someone should ask Michelle Obama what her senior thesis was on.

Phil in KC   June 11th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Good grief, CNN, don't publicize it! You'll cause a backlash which will cause a backslide.

Dan   June 11th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

The fact that Clinton supporters say they will vote for McCain is hilarious since every issue Hilary has is different than McCain…hilarious

Peter Griffin   June 11th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

All these so called Clinton Supporters on this blog are republican trolls pretending to be Hillary supporters. These are same republicans who voted for Hillary as part of the operation chaos. If there any true Hillary supporters saying "McCain if not Hillary", they are very few. Of course, I am not even touching WV and KY. They both are different story.

Sam Houston, GA   June 11th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

"mary" used to be "charlotte"

har har har har har -

Linda, CA   June 11th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

I'm over sixty and when Hillary quit I logged on to McCain's web sight, joined and donated. I guess Hillary gave Obama her donators list because I got an email from his campaign asking for money. I emailed back to be removed from the list. I would never vote for a racist, sexist, socialist candidate.

Sara   June 11th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Hillary was my first choice, but I'll happily vote for Obama over McCain.

KMAN   June 11th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

If Hillary's supporters agreed with her on the ISSUES … then any vote for McCain instead of Obama betrays their support of Hillary. Those would be defectors can say and do what ever they like … but they simply cannot claim any moral high gound by voting for McCain who does not represent their interests.

B Jiggy   June 11th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

McCain cant even lift both of his arms. Whats happens if he's in a stick up?

Hillary ONLY 08   June 11th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Sorry! There is only ONE WAY, I will vote for Obama and that is if
Senator Clinton is on the ticket! We'll see how much of a "uniter" he is! So far, I haven't seen it!!!!

The media has been "pushing" Obama since the beginning and they are doing it again. Maybe the "party" is behind him, but there are a lot of voters who are NOT! The media and the "party' can say and do what they want…they have made a mockery of this campaign.

No Bama without Hillary!

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT   June 11th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

BLAM! IN YOUR FACE MCCAIN!

Lyle   June 11th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

These numbers are not a surprise. Mr. Obama is likely to pick up a majority of Clinton supporters, but ultimately, it will not be enough. In order to win, Mr. Obama would have to garner nearly 100% of all registered Democrats as well as a large number of independents and a smattering of Republican cross-over voters and this is highly unlikely. Sadly, the DNC suffers from the delusion that they can bully voters into supporting their flawed and yet- to- be- vetted nominee and this is simply not so.

Jim in Atlanta   June 11th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Here goes CNN again trying to entice Hillary supporters get behind Obama by cherry picking the latest poll numbers. I don't know how any Hillary supporter could get behind Obama and his belligerent and vitriolic band of supporters. Although some falling in line would be expected, don't plan on those numbers going much higher than they are now.

Poll Schmoll, this white college educated urban Hillary supporter will be voting for John McCain come November.

Casey in Ca.   June 11th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

American women understand who has their best interests in mind and that isn't McCain.

From the war to the economy to women's rights, it's Obama - with the support of Hillary Clinton and other great women in the Democratic party, we will change the same old tired politics of fear and division and move ahead to a new America.

brian   June 11th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

CNN, quit trying to bs the American people, you guy's even let Obama advertise on your website, go Fox News.

becky   June 11th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

This is not about Hillary or Obama, it is about your children's future and your future.

I do not care how mad you are about her not winning, if you do not vote Republican you will loose also and I am sure Hillary does not want that.

Stop being so mad, get over it, it is not like she was going to burn her bra again for you.

Emma in Texas   June 11th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

GOOD !

After all is "said and done" and we get down to the " nittiy gritty"…we women want the best for all Americans and our country.

WELCOME " Hillary supporters" and THANK YOU for your support !!!!

POLLY   June 11th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

LIE, LIE , LIE , LIAR LIAR PANTS ON FIRE

jackie   June 11th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

i'm writing hillary in.
jackie

Chico in AZ   June 11th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

The MAIN reason I am voting Obama is because my Senator decided to stop running and endorse him. This demonstrates alot about Clinton's character and style. I mean, this gesture speaks volume. I am frustrated that the media did not cover her story like that.
It's done now and the main thing is for us Democrats to stand together and united. We are a family and that image needs to maintain regardless of an election year.
Senator Obama is a good guy. I just wanted to see a female be the first to break the mold of old Anglo males consistently leading this country.
To be honest I was going to vote McCain. But when I was watching and listeneing to Hillary's speech I thought…….that idea was plain wrong. Who am I to dictate what history is going to play out. There will be a change, but it's gonna be Obama. That's just fine with me. I am not the holder of the keys to history.
I AM a DEMOCRAT though. And I Latino living in the best state in the country, Arizona. And I will vote Obama.

Barbara   June 11th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

I'm over sixty and Obama has my vote.

I don't want my eightteen year old son–who just got his Selective Service notification in the mail–to fight in one of McCain's endless and unnecessary wars.

Let's figure out who is behind this puch to war with iran, and expose and stop them before it is too late.

Who wants the war with iran?

Alison, FL   June 11th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

—–Mary June 11th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

And yesterday, a news report stated that three million Clinton supporters had vowed not to vote for Obama. I am over 50 and so are my friendds and none of us will vote for him. He is a loser to us. He lies.—–

BEWARE OF THE REPUBLICANS POSING AS HILLARY SUPPORTERS SAYING THEY WILL NEVER VOTE FOR HIM…MARY, WHERE IS THIS NEWS REPORT YOU ARE REFERRING TO???? GIVE US A BREAK PLEASE!

Mike   June 11th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

The only remote way I could vote for Obama is if Hillary was on the ticket. However the most logical choice for me is McCain and then Hillary in 012.

Onari   June 11th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Dear Danny Democrat from AZ,
Your comment read volumes and shows exactly what you are trying to call others. You are pathetic.

lars   June 11th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Looks like some of these chicks are
taking their Midol and using their Canesten!
Oh wait, at that age yo don't need it anymore.

Markus from Austria, Europe   June 11th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

I think it is time for a change…not only in terms of national politics, military or the US healthcare system. It is time for a global change:

We all are human beings living on the same tiny planet and finally have to deliberate about our future - the future of mankind! As a global society, we have to overcome war, nationalism, capitalism, climate change, etc…

The US can lead the world into a better future! I am sure that Barack Obama will be the required and appropriate leader.

I will take November 5th off in order to follow the election live on CNN.

Good Night and God Bless America.

cevans, tx   June 11th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

oops!!! I did the John McCain…Had a senior moment….

HATS OFF TO THE DEMOCRATS!! NOT STRATS!!!

HAIL TO PRESIDENT OBAMA!!!

Polls Paid for by Obama   June 11th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

This poll is bogus!! Obama has been known for paying for polls that favor him. This is just another blatant attempt in hoodwinking the female vote. His distain and disregard for Hillary was a slap in the face for all women. Obama, along with Dean, Pelosi, Reid, Brazille, and the DNC all sat by and watched Hillary face the onslaught of sexism by Obama himself, his campaign, his supporters and the media. It wasn't just an attack on Hillary, but on all women. And, Hillary supporters had to constantly hear how insignificant we were and that Obama didn't need us. Well, America needs us. McCain needs us. So, we will support McCain because a vote for McCain is a vote against Obama, Reid, Pelosi, Brazille, the DNC, and all the illegal and undemocratic party like actions and behavior that has taken place over the course of the campaign. Obama and his camp suppressed our votes in MI and FL and said he was willing to count them if he was the nominee. He never wanted us to have our say in a nominee unless that nominee was him. This is not a person we want as president. Voting for McCain will change the Democratic Party for the better because the DNC will wake up and realize that we will not be quite. Silence is not spoken here!!!