June 13, 2008
Posted: 02:30 PM ET

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Sen. Hillary Clinton suspended her presidential campaign last week.
Sen. Hillary Clinton suspended her presidential campaign last week.

(CNN) – After eight years of a Bush White House, Will Bower was looking for a Democrat to move into 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in January 2009. But not just any Democrat. Bower wanted Hillary Clinton to win the Democratic nomination and move back into the home she left in January 1993.

After a bitter primary battle Clinton conceded the race to Barack Obama last week urging her supporters to back her rival. Bower heard the message, but he is not going to follow it. Instead, he said in an interview he plans to vote for Republican John McCain and has formed “Party Unity My A–,” otherwise known as PUMA to express his frustration at the Democratic Party.

WATCH: Hillary Clinton throw her support behind Obama

The initiative he said is “to unite voters who don't want Barack Obama as president.”

The 36 year-old Washington resident said his anger is not just directed at Obama, but the party as a whole.

“[The] Democratic Party has thrown away democratic principles through this primary season," charged Bower, who pointed to the delegate sanctions levied by the DNC against Michigan and Florida. "If parties won't uphold democratic principles; who will?"

The group is predominantly comprised of female Clinton supporters, said Bower. The Clinton-turned-McCain supporter said he has also helped launch the “Just Say No Deal,” a nationwide coalition he estimated has two million voters who are also vowing to ‘say no’ to the Illinois senator come November.

Bower acknowledged Obama will be crowned the Democratic nominee at the party’s August convention, but said he holds out hope that the GOP will uncover potentially harmful information between now and then. At that time, “the party might be desperate for another candidate," he said.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


TRUE DEMOCRATIC?   June 13th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Bower heard the message, but he is not going to follow it. Instead, he said in an interview he plans to vote for Republican John McCain and has formed “Party………….. Just coming out the CLOSET,I respect his
DECISION …………….. jt……………… It is the EXPERIENCE!!! WONDER IF EXPERIENCE is RESPONCIBLE FOR THE out of control GAS and FOOD PRICES………IF the truth be TOLD some DEMS are not ready for an AFRICAN AMERICAN PREZ …………NO ANGER just FACTS !!!!

Mary   June 13th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

PUMA ??
Very interesting, although I think the Democratic Party has gotten too big and needs to split into two parties…one for the left wingers, and one for the more moderate Democrats.

A lot of Dems feel left wingers Howard Dean and Nancy Pelosi treated Hillary unfairly by working on the inside to promote Obama. In past national conventions the superdelegates have voted in secrecy, but in this primary election, the superdelegates were pressured into deciding early and making endorsements. This influenced the voters by the media rants. Also, more states were given caucuses while they had held primary elections in the past. Hillary did not do as well in the caucuses as she did in the primary voting states. I don't know why the DNC even has caucuses because the Democratic way is one vote for every person. That is how the general election will be held (with all the electoral votes going to the winner), so why would you want different rules when selecting your party's nominee? It's no wonder the Dem's have lost so many past elections when they go by their wacky precinct delegate apportionment rules rather than selecting the candidate with the most votes.

A lot of Democrats will vote for McCain because they feel he is more of a moderate and, although they do not share all of his views, they feel comfortable that he will have a more centrist view on several of the issues they care about. Age will not be an issue because McCain is younger than Reagan was when he ran for his second term and won. Experience will be an issue because Obama does not have a voting record to match the views and rhetoric of his speeches.

I have been a lifelong Democratic, but sometimes I feel the party has gotten too far to the left from the party I used to know. In catering to the environmentalists, the left wingers have not found common ground that will appeal to all. If countries like Canada and Norway can drill for their own oil and still have areas of pristene beauty, why can't we? We should be oil independent even as we continue our search for green energy sources. Also, in the left wingers agenda to save everyone from themselves, they seem to tax us to death to find funding for all their social programs. They seem to forget that America is not about government intervention and welfare, but about retaining the freedoms of our constitution so everyone has the right and empowerment to succeed. A lot of the people that the left wingers want to tax, are people who worked hard and pulled themselves out of a poverty existence. There must be some common ground not to penalize these people for the sake of those who have yet to find their potential.

I'm not sure who I will vote for, but I find some of the Democrat's platform hard to swallow. During the recent interogation of the oil company execs, I found it rather scarey when the California Rep. Maxine Waters told them… "guess what this liberal will be all about…about socialize…about basically taking over and the government running all the oil companies".
WHAT ???!!!

This left winger thing is beginning to smell like a Hugo Chavez socialist party. Isn't that what Chavez did with Venezuela's oil companies?
SCAREY !!! …and people wonder why some Democrats say they will vote for McCain…….at least people knew the Clintons are not extreme left wingers that want to socialize everything!

AKMtnGirl4ever   June 13th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

For all of you who say that we're all about "identity politics" and not focused on the issues:

I would have dearly loved to have a candidate who I could embrace come November. Instead, you were all swept along on Obama's wave of emotional rhetoric and have lost all ability to reason. Stop and LISTEN to him! He doesn't SAY anything! WHO IS HE???

As horrible as four more years with a Republican will be, Obama is terrifying by comparison. No thanks.

Hillary Supporter for McCain

Bob   June 13th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Why is CNN giving this one guy such prominence? When I saw this headline, I thought, my god a DNC member, senator, congressman, etc who is not supporting Obama? That's bad….

No, it's one guy with stationary and a letterhead, wow….

Where is my story, I will be voting for Obama, bringing others to vote for him as well, donating and campaigning for him because it is the only way to stop the slide of our great nation….and guess what, enough people will join me in November that PUMA's efforts will be for naught…

Paula Diane bitterness the root of all evil   June 13th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Clinton supporters who are truly this bitter that they would vote for a man (McCain) who does not carry one shred of the beliefs of Hillary or the Democratic party..you sound like a bunch of kids fighting in the school ground! Wake up people.. this golden chance of retaking the white house will not return any time soon.. your country is falling to bits around you and that had nothing to do with Barack Obama so give your heads a shake. This is not a dress rehersal.. get real. Alberta Canada

Lisa from Austin TX   June 13th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Texas allows write-ins and it's going to be Hillary. I cannot vote for either Obama or McCain. I can't stomach the thought of either of them even though McCain is not the worst Republican they could drag up out of the muck. Obama's followers are clueless sheep, too lazy or too dumb to realize he is nothing but a con-artist. Makes me sick. What suckers. Baaaaaaa.

Texas Independent   June 13th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

I see the same 100 – 200 bitter Clinton supporters on these sites talking about the millions that will vote for McCarin this November. Most of the Clinton supporters are people with common sense and will vote with their party in November.

Perception is key here, if Obama lose in November and these supporters appears to have a hand in it, Hillary is doomed in 2012, if Obama wins and his supporters feel they win without her supporters, she is also doomed in 2016 (especially if he lose re-election in 2012). This is not a good place for her supporters to put her in, fortunately, it is a small group, but they can damage their candidate for the future

Marie   June 13th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Yes indeed, McCain will win and be a one term President.
Hillary supporters will make sure it happens. I can't say that I blame them either.

Kim, Dallas, TX   June 13th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Don't you wish some of these people could have an out of body experience so they could see just how ridiculously immature they look? Geez, maybe the DNC needs some work, but what was done was done fairly. Can you imagine if they would have done something to override the support Obama has? He won the majority of delegates, the most states, tied with the popular vote or won it depending on the measurement used, had the support of the superdelegates. If you use Michigan as your catalyst for complaints, that's just plain immature. Obama followed what the DNC expected. Clinton was the only one who defied and left her name on the ballot. It would never have been fair to give that entirely to her. Those that say they are voting for McCain as a result are very immature and selfish. Obama and Clinton stood side by side on issues. By the way, the Republican Committee didn't give full delegations to the states that defied the rules either. They were seated at 50% too…so your arguement to follow McCain as the more respected party lacks quite a bit in common sense.

why not admit that you are just angry, disappointed, but willing to support the candidate that MANY in the Democratic party support due to his stand on the issues; which are identical to Clintons but worlds apart from McCains.

myrtle   June 13th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

obama appears to be fake to me im a hillary voter and now i will vote McCain

Scott   June 13th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Anybody who claims to be a Clinton backer and doesn't follow who she emphatically endorses, is not a Clinton backer at all. They are letting their own bitterness get in the way of what they know to be right. What a waste. We need everyone! There can be no question that Obama is the candidate most similar to Clinton left. How could you vote for anyone else?

Yes We Can   June 13th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Sad. It's funny how the rules were perfectly fine with everyone going into this thing and once Hillary was getting punk'd, all of a sudden people ar crying foul. And how can the Hillary supporters honestly take credit for Mich & FL when Obama didn't even go there. Who's to say those are the numbers you would have gotten had all things been equal. She should have won but didn't. If her game was all that, she should have CRUSHED Obama. I was for Hillary long before Obama came along but his message of something new & better got me. I don't care how much exprience you have, there's no way to get experience for the job exept by doing the job. And as far as experience goes, we've had experienced people in the WH and look what that has gotten us. I like McCain, would have voted him over Bush or Kerry cause he's really just and old salty version of Obama in my mind, something new. I'm not voting for Obama because he's black like me, I'm voting for him because hopefully he'll try something new. I'd rather have hope than the b s we've been getting.
This guy is pathetic and a sore loser. Use some common sense and be real. I'll take my chances with the guy with the funny name vs the bitter chick any day

W Sellnow   June 13th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

We, Women here in CA, will support you, sen. McCain. Either Hillary Clinton or McCain.

Dedrick from Atlanta (in Portland)   June 13th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

To Oscar P (among others): "This is the first democracy where majority does not rule, where people's rights are counted as half votes."

Get real. This not the reason you are "objecting" to Barack Obama becoming the nominee for the Dems. If the supers overturned the true popular vote winner (where would that leave the 18 million + 1 voters who voted for Barack? This has never been a majority rule democracy. Infact we only call the US a democracy; it is truly a republic. Look up the difference betwenn the two. Majority rule didn't help Gore did it?

If you want to complain, then do something other than casting your vote for McCain. Instead do something about the electoral college for starters. Then work to reforms all voting events within our Great Nation.

No   June 13th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Sunny florida,

Pepople like you just disgust me……..don't expect that from educated typical-white.

John   June 13th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

This guys an idiot, plain and simple, and it's a joke that CNN would promote this kind of BS. How can a person that supported Hillary actually turn around and support everything Hillary DOES NOT stand for. This is hypocrisy at it's root, and clearly an act of desperation by a pathetic, cry baby that didn't get his way. More would be expected of a 12 year old spoiled brat. ENOUGH SAID.

Here's a guarantee for everyone…. If Barack Obama is perceived to lose the Presidential race because of bitter Hillary supporters doing an about face, Hillary will never, NEVER, EVER have an opportunity to run for President again. No party, or non-party, would ever be stupid enough to risk it.

American politics, NO WAY! Unless you are trying to suggest Americans are all a bunch of low life hypocrites like this guy.

Drewman   June 13th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Wake me up when they form the Romney Voters for Obama group, to go along with the Rev. Hagee Supporters for Democrats and the Mike Huckabee Lovers for Barack. Look, I get it- you supported a candidate who didn't win. Every candidate and every candidate's team knew the ground rules for the election well before it started. Obama's campaign ran a smarter race than Hillary's group, but that is all hindsight. It all boils down to Iowa and her third place finish. If she had just skipped Iowa if the caucuses weren't her strong suit, she wouldn't have given Barack and Edwards any momentum. But to say that you'd rather lose the White House and continue the same policies that have Democrats so energized is S-T-U-P-I-D. And what goes around comes around. Who do you think will get the blame should Obama lose in November? Remember how Democrats were running through lilly fields with joy at the quality of their presidential candidates back in the fall of '07 and at the start of the primary season? It changed when Hillary's campaign became negative and divisive. So if he loses and she runs in 2012, don't count on his supporters helping her at all. That is why you'll see her doing everything she can to get him elected, but Mr. Bower and his crew just don't get it.

kayla   June 13th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

for all you bitter hillary supporters, why don't you and mcsame pay her debt. if you really want to help her? bunch of cry babies. voting for mcsame will not help her.

Just Sayin..   June 13th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Just proves people have nothing better to do with their time. First off this is rediculous and childess. Bower will be responsible for ruining this country like every other GOP memeber.

I ask you one question bower…HOW CAN YOU SLEEP WITH YOURSELF AT NIGHT?

Any McCain supporter deserves all thats coming…

Mr. AL   June 13th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

I am a Hillary supporter and I am African American and that being said, I will vote for McCain because he is the best choice we have. I do not share OBAMA's Liberal views and he is just too inexperienced to run our nation.

Eric   June 13th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

IVE SEEN NEWBORN BABIES THAT DONT CRY AS MUCH AS THESE HILLARY SUPPORTERS!

L Stewart   June 13th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Not a chance Mr. Obama. We will support you Sen. McCain.
Former Clintor suppoters.

Doug from PA   June 13th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

I wanted Hillary too, but not enough to vote for McCain and risk another four or eight years of a republican administration that has led us down the wrong path economically, Foreign policy wise, and with respect to balancing our security with the constitution. If for no other reason than the Supreme court justices that will be nominated, I will honor Hillary's endorsement and stand firmly behind Sen. Obama.

Alex B.   June 13th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

I will look at the issues as soon as Senator Obama's HUGE character flaws get out of the way!

Erika, KS   June 13th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

It's not that we're going to McCain out of spite, rather he is the more experienced candidate. Obama isn't. Obama is not the best candidate.

byron l   June 13th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

how can they want unity from the democratic party but they are crossing over? this is just ignorance! Obama won! if Clinton would've won i'd vote for her. get over it.

Roscoe Drywall   June 13th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

This is a very weak article about a sad egomaniac and a few self righteous prigs. It is not news and belongs in "People" or "The National Enquirer."

The article claims, '“Just Say No Deal,” a nationwide coalition he estimated has two million voters who are also vowing to ‘say no’ to the Illinois senator come November.'

There is no substantiation for the claimed two million voters, but if McCain should win, I look forward to watching them celebrate Hilary's "victory" at his inaugural ball.

Jim in San Jose   June 13th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Poor Will Bower. The sad little child's candidate lost and now he's going to take his marbles and go home and pout. We should all pat him on the head and wish him well.

GROW UP PEOPLE. THE FUTURE OF THIS COUNTRY IS AT STAKE.

Hillary agreed to the rules at the beginning of the race and when they no longer suited her, she tried her best to change them. Obama didn't win, Hillary lost, by her own and her team's own admission.

Obviously Mr. Bower isn't suffering like the rest of the country under Bush, or he wouldn't be throwing his temper tantrum. Where is Super Nanny when you need her?

The Lady   June 13th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

For all the EX Clinton supporters please just go right ahead and vote for McCain, I am sick of hearing your threats. The race was over almost two weeks ago and obama won can we just move on. We get it you don't like Obama and you will never vote for him.

NC Love Obama   June 13th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

WHEN Obama WINS IN NOVEMBER, He should send all of the PUMA members to Iraq and send OUR TROOPS HOME TO THEIR WIVES AND CHILDREN

SH   June 13th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

The Globe and Mail is reporting that Colin Powell told a Vancouver BC audience that he might vote for Obama. Just thought CNN might want to know.

Ann, MI   June 13th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Get over yourselves. You are willing to throw away your values, and frankly Senator Clinton's values, because your candidate didn't win?

10 candidates declared that they wanted to be president. But only one can be first. That's why its called a race.

annie   June 13th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

There should be more people like Will Bower in this country!!!!! He is not alone with his feeling about obama, dnc and the demo party. I was a demo but never again – GO McCAIN!

Zion   June 13th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

If people like these want to leave the party because their nominee did not win, fine…. They love Hillary so much until they are willing to destroy her party in order to prove a point, fine… I was angry with Hillary but you better believe if she had won, I would have voted for her because she shares my DEMOCRATIC BELIEFS. Bower was on Fox News…THAT SAYS IT ALL.. Roger if you have to mention you're educated….Chances are..you're not.

Jason   June 13th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

These people weren't Clinton supporters—they were Clinton groupies. They cared more about the person than their stances…and when Hillary endorsed Obama, they were more concerned about their own hurt feelings than her.

McCain is the polar opposite of what both Hillary and Obama stand for, so a vote for him is a sign of a very immature person. And in the end, they won't make a bit of difference. Obama will still win by a landslide.

Tim from Eugene OR.   June 13th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

To the weak A _S person above "Anonymous" tell Rush and Hannity to be thankful Obama is going to be president or they probably wouldn't have a job over the next four years. "anonymous" just pathetic that you can't even create a name.

Hillary Supporter for McCain   June 13th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

I will vote for McCain because( I unlike many of the people in this blog) am able to put my country ahead of my party. I am American First, Democrat second.

Cheryll   June 13th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

I am not a sore loser..I am doing what I think is best for this country. Obama is not it. He is a racist, sexist and will turn the country into a socialist country beyond imagine. He will tax, tax, tax. That is the only way all his programs will be supported. Obama ran a clean campaign? Has anyone looked at the blog by his blank eyed followers. They in and of themselves will never allow me to vote for him or be party to their hatred. What they truly fear and hate is anyone who thinks for themselves and refuses to get on their bandwagon…

I feel sorry for them..they gave up their individual right to think nad make their own decisions…now they just keep repeating hate, hateful, and hate filled insanity…

andrew s. rostolder   June 13th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

another moron willing to give up his well being to make good on a grudge. ultimatly we get what we deserve………..this idiot will hopfully get what he deservs

Kim   June 13th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

How can any self respecting woman vote for McBush. When he returned from the war he was a womanizer who cheated on his wife who had waited eight years for his return. He then dumped her when she bacame ill and he married a young rich Barbie Doll. He has been heard and recorded , calling his current wife by foul filthy decriptive names. McBush is a bitter and dangerous old man who will put this country in worse economic condition and never ending war.

the other jd   June 13th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

what an idiot

Eric   June 13th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

MAYBE SOMEONE SHOULD SHOW HILLARY'S SUPPORTERS THE DOCUMENT SHE SIGNED AGREEING TO THE FACT THAT THE VOTES FROM FL AND MI WOULD NOT COUNT. SHE ONLY DID THAT SCANDALOUS MOVE ONCE SHE FOUND OUT SHE WAS NOT WINNING. IT WAS NOT OBAMA'S FAULT.

YOU HILLARY SUPPORTERS ARE A BUNCH OF WHINNERS, I KNOW WE ARE SUPPOSE TO BE PROMOTING UNITY THROUGHOUT THE PARTY, BUT AS LONG AS YOU CRY ABOUT SOMETHING TO INSIGNIFICANT AS THIS, YOU PROVE US TO BE RIGHT!!!!

No BARAMA   June 13th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Keep drinking the kool-aid. Clean campaign. Obviously, you are very delusional. Give a big shout out to the DNC especially Dean, Pelosi, and Brazile for aiding and abetting this mess.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   June 13th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

BUSH DIDN'T V.P. MCCAIN FOR HIS TWO TERMS SO THAT BRINGS TO QUESTION, WHO'S THE SMARTEST, BUSH OR YOU?

I AM WITH BOWER   June 13th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

AND THIS IS WHY:

OBAMA’S OWN WORDS IN NOV/2004 WHEN INTERVIEWED AFTER BECOMING IL NEXT US SENATOR AND ASKED BY A REPORTER WHY HE HAD RULED OUT RUNNING NATIONALLY:

OBAMA’S RESPONSE: “YOU KNOW, I’M A BELIEVER IN KNOWING WHAT YOU’RE DOING WHEN YOU APPLY FOR A JOB AND I THINK THAT IF I WERE TO SERIOUSLY CONSIDER RUNNING ON A NATIONAL TICKET, I WOULD ESSENCIALLY HAVE TO START NOW BEFORE HAVING SERVED A DAY IN THE SENATE, NOW THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE WHO MIGHT BE COMFORTABLE DOING THAT BUT I’M NOT ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE.

I called the DNC a couple of days ago and asked them to elaborate on SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY MR. OBAMA (FROM THE TIME OF HIS INTERVIEW IN NOV/2004) that they felt qualify him to run nationally, I was SO SHOCKED, the person that answered the call said he could not think of something at the moment but that he would RESEARCH my question and call me back later!

JP   June 13th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

OK, so when McCain stacks the Supreme Court with more conservatives who overturn Roe v. Wade, continues the war in Iraq which leads to thousands of more American deaths, and continues to strip away our civil liberties, we can thank the PUMAS. And if BO loses in 2008, what makes you think the Dems are going to nominate HRC in 2012? It will never happen.

Obama All The Way!   June 13th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Good! It's a good thing they are leaving the democratic party. Better to weed out the riffraff now than later. We don't need any traitors who are flipfloppers and unreliable for the good of the nation.
And to those who say Obama isn't qualified or too young or too green, just look at your current president! That's what you are voting for in November. Maybe you like $5.00 + gas!
Go away and don't come back!

PHONY BALONEY   June 13th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

A real Hillary supporter and a real democrat would not be able to vote for McCain. This guy must've only been in it for the money. McCain has vowed to make overturning Roe a priority. He has persistently voted against women rights, civil rights, service people and homosexuals and voted with GW 95% of the time during the past eight years.

This jerk can go FH!

Roc   June 13th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Is this guy a racist or just plain dumb? The differences between the policies of Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton are a difference without a distinction and because his candidate lost the primary he wants to vote against his best interest (if he was truly a Clinton supporter).

What an idiot along with all the other people that feel that way? I hope McCain wins and gas hits $10 per gallon, 2 million more homes get foreclosed on and we end up in a war in Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. What idiots????

Experience…the same experience that led McSame to support a gas tax holiday that every economist in the country said was a dumb idea. If that's what experience gets you, you can keep it!!!

Joe - Chicago, IL   June 13th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Can't really blame the Clinton supporters. If Clinton won the nomination, I would not have voted for her. She voted in favor of war in Iraq, which is a disqualifier for my vote. She's also related to an ex-president and I hate political dynasties, a reason I've voted against my Chicago's mayor each time he's run since I've been old enough to vote.

Clinton's political tactics can best be compared to a Suicide bomber. She unleashed issues to harm Obama that could also harm her, and she damaged the party she was counting on to help her win the general election. I suspect many democrats will remember that next time she runs, and it will make it very hard for her to win. So ultimately, PUMA is damaging Clinton as much as it damages anyone else.

I forsee a November win fueled by the outrage of Clintons supporters. I forsee a McCain second term, despite the fact the country will feel pretty apathetic about giving him a second term. I forsee the overturning of Roe v. Wade. I forsee more cramping down on our civil liberties in things like the patriot act. I forsee corporate interests put above those of the working American, and I forsee the disasterous foreign policy decisions that will bog our military down in senseless engagements while we fail to address to the real threats facing the world.

Do I blame Clinton or her spporters for this? No. Its just American politics.

jeff   June 13th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

vote McCain and suffer another 4 more years, don't complain economy and the war in Iraq.

Sandy   June 13th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

It makes me laugh, you call the Hillary supporters cry babies but look at who’s doing all the name calling.

I am a Democrat who will be voting for John McCain.

california kid   June 13th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

well I'm not voting for Obama either. I will go McCain in November.

Voice of Reason   June 13th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Although I supported Obama in the primaries, I resolved early on to support Hillary should she win the Democratic nod. I admit, I grew to hate her and her mismanaged campaign tactics, but greater than my hate for Hillary was my fear of McCain's total willingness to embrace the failed policies of the Bush administration. Were you supporting Hillary because she was potentially the first woman president, or were you supporting her because of her democratic core values? Were you supporting her because of her famous last name or because she would have initiated change in he current style of government?

I hope that you supported her because she is a Democrat and because under John McSame we can expect to see fuel prices rise to $7 per gallon, lobbyists still in control of the White House, a cold shoulder foreign policy program towards certain Mid East countries and an ongoing war in Iraq. Come on people, do not cut off your noses in spite of your faces. Like it or not, Senator Obama will be our next president, and I think it is fair to say that Hillary will support him. Don't you think you should too?

DC   June 13th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Anybody who claims to have supported Hillary and now says they are going to vote for McCain has a hidden agenda. I believe some of them, like Bower and the members of 'Justs Say No Deal," the other group he helped launch are liars and supported McCain all along, but are trying to lure Hillary supporters to vote for McCain with their false message. The American people rejected Hillary's negative message and backed Obama's positive message. Hillary would have done better is she had talked about her vision instead of focusing on attacking Obama. Just like Hillary, these people with their negative message will be rejected. People resort to attacking others when there is really no substance to their own position. If somebody shares their vision for why McCain should be president, by all means give them the respect to hear their point. If somebody simply trashes the other side, but has no vision to share, you should suspect their motives.

wyoming dem   June 13th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

then why doesn't he change parties???????

Mike   June 13th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

PUMA ? Pre menstrual, upset, man hatred, alliance ? Get over it ladies. Das Grupen Fuhrer Bower is just using you for his nazi racist agenda.

H.Skank   June 13th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

BTW, if McCain wins due to the anti-Obama Hillary fans, Hillary will lose AGAIN in 4 years because payback is hell!

CM   June 13th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

This nut should probably consider leaving the country!!! What an idiot as is anyone else intending to vote Republican just because Hillary is not the nominee. What happend to party loyalty? Idiots!

kay   June 13th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

SORE LOSERS!

Jan   June 13th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Democrats face the music , WE NEED HER to win and get us out from under Bush. The candidates are close in views and the jabs were not close to what Republicans are going to do. She is more than worthy, shes has EARNED an invitation to the Vp job. If your man is close to what you say he is HE BETTER ASK.

Alex   June 13th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Who the heck is Bower? Whoever he is, he has the same name as my Pitbull whose name I now have to change.

Anonymous   June 13th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

What was that? A group of females who idolized Clinton and hate Obama? Their group is called PUMA. Pre menstrualy upset men hatred alliance?

H.Skank   June 13th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

What a loser

"The 36 year-old Washington resident said his anger is not just directed at Obama, but the party as a whole"

And this is why he is starting a group that doesn't want Obama to be president. Look jerk, vote for who you want but don't lie about it.

I'll be casting my vote for Obama. I don't agree with everything the party has to say, but I'll support him. And if by chance liars like this dude prevail and McCain is elected, then Roe v Wade will be overturned which was the only reason I supported the Republicans so long before abandoning them 4 years ago.

Vote for whoever you want and I will do the same. There are benefits no matter how this turns out but recognize this, if you vote for McCain, any deaths in Iraq from the time he takes office are on your head.

The Mid West Sends a Message   June 13th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

In his St. Paul victory speech, Barack Obama pledged again to pull out of Iraq. Rather than "continue a policy in Iraq that asks everything of our brave men and women in uniform and nothing of Iraqi politicians. … It's time for Iraqis to take responsibility for their future."

This is the kind of lies that Obama is quite familiar with. He will lie to get in the White House, then he will come up and say, "Well, we have to stay in a little longer." Obama will tax us also.

I suggest, if you value the truth and your wallet go to JohnMcCain.com and sign up for a stake in a new America.

An Independent Hillary   June 13th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Face it. Obama does not have the experience that Hillary has. Yet less than qualified men constantly gain good jobs over more qualified women. Absolutely nothing has changed in this world.

Will the arrogant Obama grow into the greatest President this land has ever seen?

Or will McCain lead us all into the pit of World War 3 and appoint judges to reverse Roe v Wade?

I don't like the looks of this…

Alice   June 13th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Hillary better come out of seclusion and set the record straight. SOON.

Or it will be her fault if we get 4 more years of Republican rule.

Impartial Jury   June 13th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Wow. What a loser. Any Democrat who supports McCain because Hillary lost is a fool. A third Bush term can not happen.

P, CA   June 13th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

This PUMA thing is just hate, pure and simple. 'Nuff said.

ben   June 13th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

What a pathetically sore loser. Hillary lost legitimately and because of her own shortcomings. Boo-hoo-hoo. What a laughable person.

MORE WAR AND DRAFT   June 13th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

I apologize for for the previous typo Jack…

Wang LI   June 13th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Go Obama !

Tommy Hussein in St. Louis   June 13th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Will somebody please point me to the website where all the bitter conservative Republicans are threatening to vote Democratic this year because McCain got their nomination? What's that you say – that website doesn't exist?

I guess that's because Republicans have too much respect for themselves and their country to actively vote against what they see as their own and their country's best interests. Instead of throwing a big fit and picking up their ball and going home, they maturely resolve to try to influence McCain in a constructive way if they seem him going astray (in their eyes) when he is president.

It's pretty sad when it can honestly be said that manipulative and self-serving sophists like Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Mark Levin, and Laura Ingraham have more integrity than you.

MurphyMorseJohnson   June 13th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

If gender voters want to, they can vote for the Republican economyhigher priced gas and energy, escalating mortgages, escalating food prices, less regulation over health and safety, joblessness instead of jobs, health bills instead of health, and global warming. They can also vote to support the indefinite spending of trillions more in Iraq and adding to countless lives lost. That will be that their privilege.

However, for the good of America, we will vote Democrat, Democrat, and MORE DEMOCRAT !!!

anonymous   June 13th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

@everyamericans, I want to see how YOUR SORE LOOSER will win without us. Take out your calculator and multiply 18,000,000 by 0.4 to figure out that 7,200,000 people will be subtracted from Obama's total number of votes. ( 23% WILL VOTE FOR McCain and another 17% will stay home=40%) Doesn't seem like a small number to me. WE HAVE A NETWORK NOW OF 80 WEBSITES FOR US TO GET TOGETHER AND TALK ABOUT THINGS AND PLAN TO VOTE AGAINST YOUR BABY BOY!!! GET READY TO LOOSE BIG TIME!!!

Bob   June 13th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

People this stupid would have voted Republican anyway.

John Smith   June 13th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

This mentality goes to show the "educational and emotional" levels of the Hillary's voters. I would like to respect "all" fellow DEMS, but this level of responsibility leaves me in total shock!

Jen in LA   June 13th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Great…then Hillary will be blamed for costing the Democrats the election in 2008. It was pretty much handed to us by GWB. Do you really think that Hillary wants to be remembered for all of her spiteful angry supporters that were so supportive of their Democratic candidate that they voted for a Republican? I think she would prefer to leave her legacy as a woman that got far, fought hard, and was able to rally the Democratic party to a strong victory.

And she will be far more useful in the Senate with a Democratic president in charge.

Brent   June 13th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

I too wanted Hillary and am unhappy with Mr.O. I will however wait till later, listen and reserve my decision. I do respect Mr. McCain for his honesty, I very much believe he will do as he says. I really do not know what Mr. O. stands for or how he hope to accomplish his goals.

ep-ny   June 13th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

The DNC didnt do what was right or Hillary would be the primary winner she showed her self to be. They had to drag Obama over the line as Hillary pounced him 25 to 40 points in race over race. He raised great amount of money but out spent her all the way only to lose anyway. Hello?? The way to White House was in there hands but they went with apeasement. How many times I heard cannt take it away from AA's. Now we lose in Nov. No one has to lead us thats the thing Obama cannt understand. Everyone falls in line. we didnt in Pa., Ohio,Wv,Kentucky,PR,NY.,Fl, Mi so many more.Private investagation has to be called on for new registrants. They are finding thousands dead people on books and yes some voted.Hello??I am voteing for McCain cause this isnt the party i loved. Hope it comes back soon.

MORE WAR AND DRAFT   June 13th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

I am a Hillary Supporter all the way. But, voting for McCain means you were never a democrat in the first place.
Even according to Hillary……Her views are not much different than
Obama's. Any of you that vote for McCain in November could not have shared any of Hillary views since Hillary has an unrefutable stance against The Republican perspective. You would be contradicting everything you say you stand for with Hillary if you vote for McCain. Don't hide behind politics and use some lame excuse which completely mutes sound logic. Simply say you would never vote for Obama because he is not white and then we can watch housing prices fall even further thru the floor to record lows unimaginable to man, watch transportation become a luxury for the wealthy when the average american will not be able to afford fuel to get to work, and watch your children become available for the draft for the 100 year war. Then at least your being honest with your self and with society as well. I am a full red blooded white american. And if McCain is voted into office I will leave this country because I don't want to be a part of a de-evolving country that is rooted in 18th century stupidity. That is not American at all. And all of you hiding behind it need to crawl back into your caves where you belong. I know that most of these "so called Clinton Supporter" are older whites who lack education beyond the 8th grade (go figuree..democrats voting for a REPUBLICAN).
This is why there should not be healthcare until these old worlders have left this world. It is because of them this country cannot evolve.
The youth matter the most in any country because it is the youth which are the future. I strongly encourage all youth to get out and vote and negate any effects the "Old Worlders" may have in the up coming election. "It is time "

JK   June 13th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Oh VOMIT. Don't worry, Will Bower is a loon. He has no credibility.

Anonymous   June 13th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Get a life Bower!!!!!

Do you not understand that the Democratic groups from both states came up with those proposals. They even went against Sen. Clinton's wishes, because they knew it was the right thing to do.

Also, they were punished just like the states that jumped for the RNC. So, where is your logic? I am lost!!!!

Talib n GA   June 13th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Support HILLARY by supporting OBAMA…
If you are a true Hillary supporter than you will support her decision to back Barack Obama. Imagine your Hillary being the reason for the democrats to fall in 08. If you decide to vote for 4 more years of this Republican nonsense then go right ahead. There is no way..JMcCain doesn't even write his own speeches…can he think for himself? He does as he told and reads what they tell him to read. Go ahead and support that…

baljeet   June 13th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

without hillary obama will stay lord of the slums in chicago.

Mccain 2008
Hillary 2012 2016

Eleanor   June 13th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

How sad to sit around and wish bad for a worthy candidate(Senator Obama)
Says a lot about will Bowers character
Rather immature and pathetic!!!

S   June 13th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

You can bet Hillary's behind this in some way, shape or form!

Abbey   June 13th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

You all keep tellling us we must vote for Obama because he and HRC are vitrually the same in their policies. Then you say Hillary couldn't be the candidate because she wasn't about change. Which is it? You have presented me with an enigma.

anonymous   June 13th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Jan,

DNC is nothing, but a group of corrupt business men. Like you said correctly "did what they thought was right". Well, we are people and we think what's right for us. We don't have to agree with DNC and follow them blindly. This isn't Russia or Cuba where the elections are held when the leader is unable to rule the country and there's only one person on the ballot. We are THE GOVERNMENT RUN BY THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE–It's in the Constitution I believe. That's why DNC is finished. FOREVER!!! If you like what they "decided" then why don't you participate in COMMUNISTIC elections in one of the countries run by dictators.

President Putin in Russia, says that people are voting for their President. It's complet bull s**t. He presented Medvedev as his successor–PUTIN DECIDED FOR THE PEOPLE WHAT WAS RIGHT!!!
I CAN'T STAND OBAMA AND WILL NEVER VOTE FOR HIM!!! HE THINKS HE CAN BUY ME–WRONG!!! MY VOTE BELONGS ONLY TO ME!!! Get ready to face his big loss in November.

Anonymous

Anita from Arizona   June 13th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

What is wrong with you people. Your taking your power of voting and poisoning it. Base your vote on the issues at hand not rumors you hear or some hidden agenda you may have. I feel like I'm talking to myself here.

repub for OUR republic   June 13th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

so they're saying they've organized 2,000,000 racists and/or sexists?

for them to vote for mccain that has OPPOSITE views than hillary???

you dems make no sense but thanks for the bump

Iggy   June 13th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

This attitude is what is going to save us from being sold to the Arabs. Obama had almost exactly the same stance as Hillary? Because he repeatedly concurred with her response or took her positions as his own creations! He just isn't that smart folks. I would rather 4 years of Mc Cain and live free than end up being an annex of some Middle East nation.

TH, Watkinsville GA   June 13th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

there's one smart man!

Mox   June 13th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

It is this name calling from Obamas people so he can call himself clean is one reason I wouldnt v ote for him. Brazile and Obama people have this locked up ask them. Dean,Palosi and other top dems going public to campaign for Obama is pathetic. This kind of stuff wont fly.They tried to shut her down for long time and she just kept winning even when they told her voters it was over, Obama lies, is doubletalking(transparency gov. than holds closed religous and fund raisers)has no ethics and his judgement is flawed to put it nicely. He says knuckleheaded in the Rezko deal. All the people surrounding him. No thanks. to anti american,law breakers,terrorists and raceist. Not what i see in my white house. Obama is the selected one not elected one.

KMAN   June 13th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

To any Democrat voting for McMaverick … do what you will, that's your right as an American … just don't try and claim any moral high ground by voting for someone that represents the exact the opposite values as Hillary. You are simply immature individuals who choose to cut off your collective noses to spite your collective faces! You truly are pathetic losers and are showing disrespect to your candidate!

GROW UP!!   June 13th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

If ny kids acted this way after they or their favorate team lost a game , I'd threaten them with time-out for a week.

But goody for me, my kids are pretty bright and they would quickly see how childish they were acting. They'd apologize for being so spiteful. They'd recognize that nothing good comes out of sulking and pouting. And most importantly, THEY"D GET OVER IT AND MOVE ON WITH THEIR LIVES!!!!

ah86   June 13th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

These petty, and childish grudges are what is destroying america. That and ignorant, lazy americans who buy into whatever is spoon fed them. If people actually did their research on the supposed, "majority vote", they would've seen that clinton was weighing the vote in her favor…….IT WAS AN EMPTY CLAIM!!! Yet, the public devours it is fact because its what they want to hear. You clinton backers who can't move on, are just like those who were up in arms after the 04 elections…..I hate President Bush, but, because we live in a country founded on the principles of a democratic republic, he took the vote due to the majority vote. I wasn't happy, but I moved on. I was hoping to end this war OF terror that is being fought in our name through the democratic party, but the beligerant children who can see the bigger picture have destroyed this……Thanks a lot guys.

FOREST FOR THE TREES   June 13th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Don't be fooled by these people. These people are lying! If it had been another white woman or man that beat Hillary they would have liked their wounds and sucked it up. Their pride can not take the fact that Hillary was beat by a Black man. well guess what? If Obama loses in November, we won't forget either when she decides to run again.

Mariann Pepitone   June 13th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Kelly: Good for you. You think like me. If thousand's of Hillary's voters would all join together and vote McCain ObamaOsama would lose the election. He acts like he is the president now. Making plans and selecting who would be in his cabinet. He may be in for a shocker. I read on the internet that there is going to be a big demostration against Obama and the superdelegates in Denver at the convention. Obama is not officially the nominee as yet. The demostrators want Hillary to be president and they are suppose to go after the superdelegates. Nancy, Dean and Reid are all underhanded and made deals with the superdelegates to support Obama because Nancy wanted to be the only woman in power.

@everyamericans   June 13th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

HILLARY SUPPORTERS CAN KICK ROCK FOR ALL I CARE……….

OBAMA IS GOING TO THE WHITE HOUSE WITHOUT THIS SORE LOSERS!!!!!

BONEHEAD!

divad   June 13th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

It never ceases to amaze me at how stupid people are.
Why would anyone how supports Hillary vote for McCain?
It makes no sense. No wonder this country is going to crap.

Barbara-California   June 13th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Let Hillary rest. It was a long campaign. She made an abundance of "mis-speaks" and her supporters/workers are among the dumbest yet. What a legacy she has to overcome now, with all the "stupids" saying they will vote for McCain rather then the Democratic candidate selected by choice of the people. I am sure she is taking a well deserved rest at a good spa….and she and her daughter are enjoying the last trickle of money from supporters to do so.

You know that she is plotting and planning while resting, so never fear—she will be back—the other shoe will drop! She only "suspended" her campaign you know, she didn't say she would completly quit–she only said she would cooperate with asking people to support Obama, she will be doing that now that she has demanded to be made Vice President in the campaign—mark these words, she plans to be in the Cabinet closest to the President so she can step in at a moments notice…..Watch—Wait—-and then weep!

Sam in Seattle   June 13th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Hillary signed to NOT let FL or MI votes count. She only whined after it turned out she needed those votes. Had places been reversed she would have fought against having them count. Get off your high horses people. Hillary is not a saint. McCain is a loose cannon ready to blow us into another war. Obama is our safest bet by a long shot.

Tracy, Chicago, IL   June 13th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Obama ran as clean of a campaign as he could and now I really wish he had gotten dirty and thrown the kitchen sink at Clinton. He probably wish he had too, since being gracious to her didn’t do any good at the end. Clinton and her supporters were very nasty to Obama and his supporters since the beginning of this primary and when we returned the insults, they didn’t like it so much. I thought he was too nice to her and her supporters since they were to ones who started all this nastiness and most of the rumors/lies about him were started by her supporters. I am one of those “young voters” and I’m very disappointed with some of my elders. They have definitely taught me how to change the rules when convenient and how to be a sore loser when I don’t get my way. I always hear them complain about how terrible we are but what ever is wrong with the “youth” it is because they were terrible parents and we are a result of it. Obama will probably lose because of their spite and I and his 18 million supporters won’t forget it and we won’t let our children forget either.

Zander in Colorado Springs, Co   June 13th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Wow, I guess Obama was right, some voters are BITTER!!!!!

Roger   June 13th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Welcome to the Anti-Obama train Will Bower.

By the way, I am educated.

Don in Florida   June 13th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Those supporters of PUMA think about this. IF you damage Obama's chances this November, how do you think that's going to help Clinton's next run for the senate, white house or any elections going forward? Are you really trying to help her? If so voting for McCain is not your answer. I for one will never vote for her again.

anonymous   June 13th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Dear Mr. Bower,

Thank you for sticking with us. I am a proud member of PUMA. Thanks for everything that you're doing. Obama is the worst thing that can ever happen to our country. Let's go and support John McCain. He's a great guy. He's holding tele-conference tomorrow. I'll be on it. The info is on his website; link to Citizens for McCain.

Stop this game   June 13th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Even if Obama looses because some Hillary supporters would vote for McCain, then we will make sure 4 years later, that Hillary will never win.
Either we have a party or no party at all. Forcing your opinion this way will not frighten us. You have a single vote like all other democrats and threatening with voting McCain will not make us change the nominee.

Jaun   June 13th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Clinton not to nominee so quit crying.
Guess Hillary is proud of you guys…got her blessings rite?
Get over it…you selfish bunch.
AMERICA FOR OBAMA.
OBAMA 08.

Chicagoway   June 13th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

From support of Clinton's principles to backing Mccain. Why is an idiot like this in a position of political power? I thought going from supporting hillary's policies to backing mccain was reserved for the few morons in the general public that are on a crusade to spite obama even though mccain will destroy the country. However, i have now learned that some that hold political office are just as stupid. How very sad for this man and the country.

jason   June 13th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

some things:

obama won the popular vote (yes, caucuces count – sorry).
obama won the most delegates.
obama won the most states

hillary suspended her campaign and backed obama. As predicted, of course, not all of her supporters followed her. They liked her when she was being negative towards Obama, but now that she is no longer being negative towards Obama, her "supporters" do not care about anything she says, and are more interested in continuing to hate Obama.

Bah Bah white sheep…

Mariann Pepitone   June 13th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Mario: you are so right about Obama. He is underhanded and cunning. He knows how to wheel and deal and learned it from Rezko his crooked business man whom he was attorney for. Let go on record to say Dean, Nancy and Reid did not want Hillary to be president, especially Nancy because Nancy wants all the power. Plus I believe all three including Obama went behind the scenes to talk the superdelegates into voting for Obama for favors granted. John McCain is a good man, well experience like Hillary and knows more about politics that Obama hasn't learned yet. Obama only knows the crooked businessmen like Johnson. I am sorry to hear about Tim Russert but its very strange that first Kennedy had cancer, Byrd went into the hospital and now Russert collapsed and died. Russert was very extremely hard on Hillary in the debates and I believe he wanted Obama to win. Obama has a habit of stammering when he's ask questions and that is because he can't think quick enough to answer. That's the Harvard graduate that suppose to be brilliant. And he was not a law professor he was a lecturer only.

Carmen, Florida   June 13th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

You can count me in and all my family and friends from NY,NJ and Florida for McCain.

How can we have a president in US name Barack HUSSEIN Obama. Sounds like from the middle east musslins not american.

This message comes from my big military family and friends.

Sheri   June 13th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

And here is the President of the United States:

BARACK OBAMA

Ganesh   June 13th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Given ppl like this, is it any surprise that Democrats have not won the elections more often… Obama stands with Clinton on most of the issues but clearly this person doesnt care about the country, the policies or the party. He cares about Hillary in the White House. What sort of idiotic mentality is that?

Gerald for Obama   June 13th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

What is so funny is that this guy says, "his anger isn't directed towards Obama", but he hopes that the GOP will do something to Obama's creditibilty???? lol…. This guy is a joke.

Obama should say, "Don't let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya".

The Delaware Oracle   June 13th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

We need a grown up for the presidency of America. Obama is just too green for me.

He has no experience in anything, except running his mouth off and I have to admit he does a good job of that. His speeches are fluff and cotton candy that are nice to hear but will never be enacted.

Watch this candidate, i don't believe his deeds will match his words.

You too can join the McCain Campaign.

Please join John S McCain during this campaign year and help elect him as our 44th President. He will bring security and experience to the table, while defending America, your values and your wallet.

linda   June 13th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

How do I join PUMA? Please let me know as soon as possible. I am voting mccain since Hillary is not in the race.

jason   June 13th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

"The 36 year-old Washington resident said his anger is not just directed at Obama, but the party as a whole."

no, not as a whole – not at the hillary supporters. his anger is directed at the Obama supporters. How dare they not vote for hillary! what were they thinking? why were they thinking? no thinking allowed in politics, people!

John   June 13th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Will;
You don't even get 15 minutes. Who cares how you vote? Losers always want to claim they are right. Michigan and Florida broke party rules and had to be called on it. Clinton wanted to change the rules from delagates to popular vote, knowing well that many states used a combination of the two.

You and any followers you may have will fit in very well with the GOP crybabies. Be warned, the GOP doesn't like gays.

JAZZ   June 13th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Many people can and will vote for John McCain because he is a KNOWN maverick. Obama is a self-described "blank screen". That cast of characters he surrounded himself with for the last twenty years
fill that screen with the prospect of unwanted change nationwide. Fair or not , the feeling is out there and is growing.
The incessant insults shouted by Obama fans will help McCain's crossover votes increase daily. As if the interpretive voting of the DNC wasn't enough. It's country before party, people.

No McBush in 08!   June 13th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

your candidate looses so you cry foul and switch sides?

i hope you vote for mccain and enjoy four more years of war and economic suffering you cowards

Don in Florida   June 13th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Some people think that if their candidate doesn't win they will desert the democratic party. If that's the case why bother having a nomination process? Why not just determine who should be the party nominee by say a show of hands? It sure would save a heck of alot of money.

Jerry   June 13th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Obama, McCain, Hillary
God help the USA if any of these three get in the White House.
Higher taxes, Higher gas prices, More unemployment, Larger government. This country is going to hell in a basket with the path we have been on for the last 30 years.

Kick every one of the liars out of office and start over with people that have some common scents

Jay   June 13th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Mr. Bower was probably refused her mom's titty growing up.

Gabrielle   June 13th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Uniting people who don't want Barack Obama in the White House….

That is so childish, but everyone is entitled to their opinion. Too bad his reasoning is not sound.

phil   June 13th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

if only people like this vow to do what they say and move to canada with every election they don't like. maybe if clinton didn't lose 12 contests throughout february she'd be the nominee. maybe if the clintons weren't notorious liars…she'd be the nominee. too bad so sad….winner winner chicken dinner!

Vet   June 13th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Hi everyone,
I think this video displays their bitterness to the fullest. Go Watch it and send it to your friends. What say you?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz8AuAAyRY8

Cheers,

-V

Don in Florida   June 13th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

I guess i dont understand when Clinton turned McCain supporters say they dont like the way the DNC handled FL & MI delegates. As it turns out it's the same way the RNC handled FL & MI. They both halved the vote. So what's the real problem? He didn't get his way so I guess he wants to take his ball and go home now. That's the way I see it.

Same old Politics   June 13th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

This guy is total nuts and should be rejected by the entire Democratic party.

Gabrielle   June 13th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Who is he??? Oh just somebody who doesn't understand politics…I see.

Nicholas   June 13th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

ARE YOU KIDDING??? This is such childish behavior…are the principles that enjoined you to Hillary so weak that you'd actually abandon what she stood for? You'd actually vote for a candidate who doesn't reflect the ideals she stood for? That you stand for? You so easily abandon the ideal of better health care? You want the war to continue? You want the country you say you care so much about to suffer more years of bush-o-nomics? Just because the candidate you wanted didn't win? How childish! ARE YOU STOMPING YOUR FEET AND POUTING? it's no wonder our rights as citizens are eroding. It's time to grow up and let go of such childish behavior!

Lisa CA   June 13th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Hey Dustin, I think your $8/gal for gas scenario is going to come into play with Obama not McCain!!! It's the Republicans who blocked the bill in the Democratic Congress that would have raised gas prices by another $1.50 per gallon, and it was Obama who insinuated in a town hall yesterday that the rise in gas prices was good for us, but he just wished it would of happened more gradually.

All you youngsters out there drinking the Obama koolide better wake up and smell the starbucks your drinking, because if Obama becomes President were in for a bumpy ride (on our bicycles).

Mariann Pepitone   June 13th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Good for Will Bower. He is thinking like me. There is no way I would vote for Obama to become president of this country or any candidate that was a racist from an early age disliking white people and attending a racial white hating anti-american church with a racist pastor for 20 years. What does that tell you. Mistake? That was no mistake. He would have left that church like Oprah did. Now he wants to leave it? And the people in this country need to wake up and smell the coffee. They are too busy listening to his RFK speeches and not screening him when he talks. Hope and change are the words of RFK and not the words of Obama. What changes can he make. He missed the senate 130 times voted present and he was not there when the issue came up on the war. But he lied to the public saying he was against it. Give me a break.

marcy   June 13th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

I agree with puma no omenbama

Indiana Bob   June 13th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Where do I sign up!! Go PUMA!! Will Bower sounds like he is in complete agreement with my wife and me. We must stop this cult leader (Obama) from taking over OUR country.

jermaine from SC   June 13th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Some of you have some serious issues to deal with. If you want to vote for Mccain then shut up and do it! Get of that old news, shut up, and vote fo Mccain in November. My Goodness!!! This Bower guy sounds like he has some racial motivated agendas behind his issue with Obama, and so does these other so-called Clinton supporters. If you ask me, I think these so-called supporters are undercover republicans trying to stir up drama within the dem party. IF YOU'RE THAT MAD ABOUT HILLARY LOSING THEN VOTE FOR MCCAIN. Its your right. Stop moaning about it and put your $$ where your mouth is. DEMOCRATS UNITE AGAINST THE MADNESS. IGNORE THESE PEOPLE AND LETS GET OUR COUNTRY GOING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION AGAIN.
peace

Vince   June 13th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Come on people. This Bower and PUMA stuff is just a Republican propaganda ploy. They want the msm to spread the myth that even millions of Dems don't trust and will not vote for Obama. This has nothing to do with HRC. To all HRC supporters – how does supporting McCain help her. With a republican POTUS, HRC will be just another Senator for the next 4 to 8 years. With Obama as POTUS, she could be a cabinet member, VP, or Supreme court justice. She can have a must stronger influence that just a Jr. Senator from NY. So fellow Dems, DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE!

Tim from Eugene OR.   June 13th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Wow, is all that comes to mind after reading these comments. I can actually understand people that are Hillary supporters that are so anguished over her not winning that they just don't vote at all. But to vote for someone who doesn't share a bit of Hillarys views to the further destruction of our country? Must be Rush's ditoheads writing in here, or are you just biggots, or are you just STUDID?

If I were like some of the folks writing in here, I guess I would say that if you succeed in getting McCain elected that I will call and encourage my senators, and congressman to vote and support every single issue as well as Supreme court nomoinie that will go against womans rights.

What a bunch of low rent people who love Hillary so much that they are gonna vote for someone who goes against everything she stands for. If it is just so we can all suffer for four more years while we wait for her to run again, then see what happens when you need the help of the other 18 million voters who supported Obama.

She may still end up on the ticket, but I am sure to gain her help and support Obama will give her any cabinet possition she desires. No it must be right wing idiots that are writing in here, thats all that makes sense. If you are not rich and you vote for McCain then you are just as studid as the 20 something percent of the people that still think Bush is doing a fine job.

Theresa in Minneapolis   June 13th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Minnesota is not for PUMA – Julie, my dear, Obama won Minnesota at 67%

FEDUP   June 13th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I would prefer he encourage all Clinton supporters to write her name on their ballots in November. I cannot vote for McCain, and will not vote for Obama. Just because I'm a democrat does not mean I will forsake my country, to a know nothing politician. Obama is not what he appears to be. Yet he appears to be all things to some people.

JC   June 13th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Who cares what this idiot has to say!

Experience…. Obama will have plenty when he becomes president.

Go ahead and vote for McCain, which will go against everything a true dem stands for and push all of what has come about healthcare out of the picture.

Seriously, another Bush term just because they don't want a black man. You KNOW that's what it is.

Barack won by all accounts. It was not stolen. Idiots.

I M DUN   June 13th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Get of it. It is not about Obama, but about our country, women's rights, the economy, universal health care and vision. Ask yourself "will McCain provide any of this?'

Ian   June 13th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

She didn't move out of the White House in Jan 93, she moved INTO it in Jan 93.

Frustrated with the Dem. Party   June 13th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I have had it with the Democratic Party and Obama supporters! The man has 2 years experience in the Senate and now you want him to be President of THIS country? Would you be cheering on some smooth talking, new hire at your job to take the CEO position of your company over you or another hard working, experienced employee – I do not think so. And THAT is what has all the Hillary supporters so angry about this nomination and the attacks on Hillary, especially from the DNC. Think about think, the DNC voted to dismiss FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN, just so Hillary would not get the nomination – it was just not worth disenfranchising the Democrats.

I will vote for McCain for president and vote democratic down ticket so the Democrats can keep congress – this will keep things balanced for 4 more years. I encourage all Hillary supporters to vote this way.

Hillary 2012!!!

TrueDem   June 13th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

This is just another SAD attempt by Republicans to get democrats to squabble and divide. He is a Repub posing as a Democrat…a wolf in sheep clothing!

You never intended to vote democrat and you realize that McSame has no chance at winning unless we implode. Guess what? You and your tactics are exposed! And while you are casting your vote..check on the economy and let me know if you and Repub-America can survive another 4 yrs of Bush.

Rights   June 13th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

It don't matter blacks had to fight for civil rights for over 400 years and one more year wont' hurt.

There were a few good whites folks, and others in this country that fought for blacks during the civil rights movement and we didn't have the majority then and won't have the majority now to stand for change.

Go ahead and set this country and women’s rights back another 200 years that’s right go ahead and make my day.

peakarach,des moines,IA   June 13th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

NOBAMA.
NOREV.WRIGHT.
NOBILL AYER.
NOLOUISE FARRAKHAN.
NOTONY REZKO.
NOAL SHARPTON.
NOPFLEGER.
====================

MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

kathy in ohio   June 13th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

more of us to follow

Fabienne   June 13th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Senator Clinton's supporters who plan to vote for McCain give credibility to the idea that Senator Clinton was never a progressive and that she has more in common with Republican values than with Democratic values. Voting for McCain means support for a long-term stay in Iraq, tax cuts for the wealthy, no chance for universal health care, the possible repeal of women's reproductive rights, and the rest of the Republican agenda. It's an individual choice, but it's very strange to say a voter supports what Senator Clinton said she supported and vote for a person who will do the opposite. Perhaps they've known all along that Senator Clinton will not do what she says she would do? Nonetheless, it is a voter's right to vote how she or he wants to vote, however disconnected from reality that may be.

After further review,Texas.   June 13th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

MARIO.Please dont insult New Jersey when we know your really a Limbaugh lizard from Florida.I checked your isp.

jaylo   June 13th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

This is bigger than Obama. It is about the corruption and influence from big money groups like moveon.org. How the DNC has be dishonest, unfair and undemocratic. The biased and unfair coverage from the media. Obama wasn't elected-he was selected. Everyone has underestimated the determination of Clinton supporters. If it had been a fair nomination process it would have been easier to get behind Obama, but the whole thing reeks of corruption.
To make matters worse, Obama acted as if he was the nominee before it was decided. He is under qualified and over ambitious. He is strong arming his way in just like he did in Illinois. This guy is so far from being a different kind of politician. All the DNC cares about is the money he is raising-who really knows where it all is coming from. Now he wants to take the headquarters to Chicago so he can practice more back door politics. It is scary.
A PUMA member

Donkey Party   June 13th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

There is no point in trying to rationalize with an extreme radical Hillary fundamentalist. There is no way you will crack those nuts. Hopefully, the smart voters will prevail in November and take back our country from these delusional lunatics.

Jim Richmond   June 13th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Count me in!

JAMES HUEGLI   June 13th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

I am 61, want to get out of Iraq and have universal health care, not to mention a WOMAN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE.

My wife and I are voting for Obama who has the message and direction we want for our future.

Kathleen   June 13th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

For all of you saying Obama's policies match Clinton's – you are dreaming. He hasn't been in the Senate long enough to have policies. He has NOTHING to back the empty words coming out of his mouth. Yes, he copied Hillary's policies, but has NEVER done anything to show that he can back up those words. We are not yet stuck with him. Open your eyes and we can take back this party in August at the convention. Obama's lack of judgment will derail him eventually. And what those of you whining about how "we NEED a Democrat in the Whitehouse" – you are dreaming too. The DNC and Obama have gang-raped the Democratic party and there are millions of us who refuse to put up with the abuse.

Steve   June 13th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Florida and Michigan BROKE THE RULES. The DNC told them exactly what would happen if they did it, and they did it anyway. How is that controversial?

The irony, of course, is that if Florida and Michigan hadn't been completely stupid, their primaries would have been incredibly significant. Idiots.

I understand being bitter about a primary loss….you think any of the Dean supporters were really excited about voting for Kerry? But we did it, because at least the democratic candidate will be closer to your core political values, even if you're not crazy about Obama. It's better than the alternative…

peakarach,des moines,IA   June 13th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

NOBAMA ADS IS ON THE YOUTUBE RIGHTNOW.

MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

pt darwin   June 13th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Question to Sen. Clinton supporters…

Will Sen. Clinton actually have any 'pull' within a Mccain Administration?

Sen. Obama seems to be experienced enough to realize that he would need her help in an Obama administration.

Susan   June 13th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

What a loser!!! His candidate did not win, so he is going to take his toys and go home. I hope he taches his daughters that women are second claas citizens, just lki McBush! Who care what this bozo thinks anyway!

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT   June 13th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

BOWER
you are one sick a– person. you are not a demograt or you would not be saying these things. you are for the person not the party. and hillary has a lot of work to do because if barack looses in nov. (he want) she will be blamed and will be the end of her politics. can you people not understand that. she has been a gracious looser and for you to go against her wishes is pure sick. go ahead and wait till 2016 see if she wins then. it want happen. you talk big but you are small/
threats and the idea of wishing something bad to happen to obama before august, my god man, he has 2 little children. you need to be in a sike ward forever or priosen grow up/get on your knees and ask god to forgive you

cnn please post this so it can be shared

Chris   June 13th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

This guy is a snake who cares not a cent about democracy.

JAMES HUEGLI   June 13th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

I am 61, want to get out of Iraq and have universal health care, not to mention a WOMAN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE.

Sure   June 13th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

PUMA!

LA   June 13th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

No Democrat is going to vote for McBush.

Dave in Houston   June 13th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Bower, you need to grow up!

Hillary Clinton herself urged you to support Obama. You evidently don't care about issues, because Clinton and Obama are very similar on the issues and McCain is diametrically opposed on almost every one.

You must be in some sort of cult of personality, but one that is so weird that you go against the wishes of your revered figure. You are a nut.

Zagazaw   June 13th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

How can someone willing to vote for anybady except Obama, and try to convince soneone that they are not racist? think about it McCain or Hillary, or anyone else but not Obama, how is that not racist? please explain, You are willing to give Bush and cheny a 3rd term before Obama. what do you make of that.

Matthew 12:37
For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.

R.S.-St. Paul   June 13th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

I am totally with this guy!!!!! I am voting MCCAIN IN 2008 also! I will encourage all the other Hillary supporters who are digusted with the DNC to also vote McCain because the DNC doesn't give a crap about you, so why would you care about the DNC??? We can send a message to the Democrat Party about how we will not support corruption by voting MCCAIN in 2008. Don't sit home and not vote, vote McCain. Still, if you listen to the media, and the DNC, they don't care about the females who supported Hillary. They don't even mention our names, so to speak. They continue to minimize our impact, but we can show them our strength and impact by voting out their candidate, and voting in the rival-John MCAIN. McCain is a patriot, he loves America, he will fight to keep us safe from the terrorists, and he is socially conservative and will appoint Supreme Court Justices that won't change this Country into another "France", if you get my drift. Support the move to McCain. Hillary supporters unite behind McCain.

Jan   June 13th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Bower you have the choice to vote for whomever but why poison the minds of good citizens who want change. Hillary wasn't about change and she didn't find her voice until she realize she was losing this race. The DNC did what they thought was right and if you are so much of a Clinton then hey vote for McCain. Just remember that what goes around comes around and if you don't think so ask the Kitchen Sink Lady Hillary.

Aileen Hudgins   June 13th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

just dont vote at all. the democrats are a crazy bunch !!!!

peakarach,des moines,IA   June 13th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I THINK ALL 18 MILLION OF US STRONG MUST UNITE AND JOIN MCCAIN CAMPAIGN NOW. WE MUST HELP MCCAIN TO DEFEAT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA,DNC,SUPERDELEGATE AND THE WHOLE LEFT WING MEDIA IN THE FALL AND KEEP BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA THUG OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE FOR GOOD.

MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY12!

kelly WI   June 13th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Go PUMA.
We don't want our great nation reduced to a 3rd world country.
McCain 08

sunny florida   June 13th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

This bitter, typical-white, college-educated, disenfranchised Floridian-sweetie plans on voting McCain come November if the DNC doesn't wake up and smell the koolaid. Hillary is the only choice for me but I will not vote for a racist, inexperieinced, sexist, elitist typical politician who talks a good line and looks nice in a suit. "Keep the change".

Now that's real   June 13th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Vote McCain and Die!
Vote Obama and Live!

MrsKelly   June 13th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

The campaign was exciting and I think we're winners either way. Both democratic candidates acted with dignity and civility. Sorry we can't say as much about some of the followers. To vote republican for such a shallow reason as spite is to condemn the entire country to more of the misery we're in now. From the sound of it this guy must have a lot of stock in Exxon.

Tropical Dave   June 13th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

OMG. Seriously people all this is very disturbing. I can't believe that there are people out there that are willing to cast their vote based on anger and spite. You cannot change what happened in the past the. McCain, and Obama are the presumptive nominees, and come November those are the two options that we are most likely going to have. To all you PUMA members, please vote McCain if you believe in the republican party and in what he stands for. Voting McCain just because you are angry that HRC is not the nominee is stupid. Just stop and think for a sec, what good is it going to do for HRC if JMc is pres.At least as long as a dem is in office HRC will be able to be involved in the administration, and enact some of her policies, and make a run in 2016. Finally, think! would the 18mil that voted HRC really be better off with JMc in office. I think that it would be a insult to the 18mil by voting JMc, and not even giving HRC a chance to be involved in the administration. We have to be a united dem party. Seriously how many huckabee and romny supporters do you see going around saying that they are going to vote for a dem.

Don't Hate the Player   June 13th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Sour grapes. Period.

ami   June 13th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

It will take a lot for me to vote or give money to any Democrates after the way Mrs Clinton was treated by the all boys Democratic party. Call me bitter,I am mad as hell and I'm black!!

LadyDawn   June 13th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

As a Senator how do you plan to get elected again with such vague and stupid thoughts. I hope the people who voted for you do not share the same views. You are pathetic and your views are very disappointing.

Mary in CT   June 13th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

PUMA people should grow up, stop dwelling on their bitterness, and do something constructive for this country, rather than waiting for some misfortune to befall Barack Obama. From everything I have seen they are nothing but partisans looking for an excuse to pi** people off. You must not get much satisfaction out of your own life to be so gleeful about sabotaging this election and installing McCain — which won't happen, by the way, then you'll really feel stupid, if you are capable of reflection on any level.

David Newport, OR   June 13th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Some people will never allow themselves to vote for a person of a particular ethnicity. What else can it be given the fact that both Obama and Hillary's policies were so similar? Surely this can't be about breaking rules and thinking you should not be punished. And why hasn't Hillary been a leader and telling them to unify? Hmmmm…pieces of the puzzle just don't fit the rhetoric they are spouting.

Nia - female from AZ   June 13th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Blueray: The hill – Bill's are not going to be at the top of the ticket so you might as well get over it now. By voting McCain you and others like you are going against the very values, and the type of country Hillary has "faught" for. Don't let all her hard work go down the drain because of your own selfish spite.

Dusacre   June 13th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

If my candidate doesn’t win, then I go to the other side. It sounds so childish and divisive. We have supported the Clintons through very hard times and good times. A lot of us still love them, but we are democrats before all. If you want to vote for McCain , then go ahead …

jim   June 13th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Me too! I wiil be voting for Mc Cain instead of any Democrat unless clinton is on the ticket

John, OH   June 13th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

PUMA sound like a girls club, like 'COUGAR' for older women dating younger men. This is another GOP gimmick like the "gas tax holiday".

Dale Anger   June 13th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

The premise and the facts of the case do not bear out your argument.

Dameon   June 13th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Happy Day! Senators, leaders, and supporters everywhere are standing on principle to show Obama is a problematic nominee. Many will follow.

Way to go girls .. with the effective voodoo death spell today. Hope he confessed all his lies before he spends eternity in purgatory.

Go blog.pumapac.org!

Crush Rush   June 13th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Those switching because they are RACISTS,please raise your hands.Didnt think so.Just like Limbaughs pinheads always gutless and hiding under sheets.

Franky   June 13th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

To tell you the truth, the Dems are not as bad but also they shouln't be upset as well because quite frankly, the Reps are not feeling it as well. My best buddies(Reps) in the whole world are not perfect, TRUST ME! LOL! But you sure do see the many faces of government….

Judy, FL   June 13th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I hope that these supporters should realize that Hillary can't run her own house so how can she run the country. Now we know who would have been the Chief. Bill and James Carvile. Hillary would only have a signature on everything but not knowing what she is signing. Like the war in Iraq. People some of us is pathetic beyond belief.

RD   June 13th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I read articles like this one, review the comments section, and simply shake my head in disbelief. There are so many problems in our country today. It seems many are not focusing on these issues when determining who should be the next president. Instead, there's anger and resentment because their candidate of choice is no longer in the game.

I'm an independent and will remain undecided while I take the time to review all information available regarding each candidate's position. I'll make a decision based on what I believe is the best approach to fixing our country's major issues. I'd advise more take the same approach.

Instead of bickering or blaming the candidate or system, you should be concentrating on what happens now and not making an uneducated decision. Otherwise, no change will take place and the issues we face now will only continue to worsen.

stephanie, Washington   June 13th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

All my families will join PUMA in November to vote for McCain to get rid of Obama because he is inexperience president. We don't want another Jimmy Carter in the white house. We don't know what kind of change he will bring to Washington. DNC and Obama treat Hillary without respect and force her out before convention. Why they didn't force Ted Kennedy and Gary Hart before?

Missy, South Carolina   June 13th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

I think this is a form of haterd for a cause that has no place in the American Justice System. How can we move forward when we have idiots like this Senator acting like a spoil child. What did the Clinton's promise you that you will not follow her in the Dems house. Well my view on this is if you want to like in fear then yes vote for McCain. I hope that these supporters should realize that Hillary can't run her own house so how can she run the country. Now we know who would have been the Chief. Bill and James Carvile. Hillary would only have a signature on everything but not knowing what she is signing. Like the war in Iraq. People some of us is pathetic beyond belief.

a women for Obama   June 13th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

waaaah waaaah pitiful sore losers is what makes the party look bad, not our nominee

Carl Sloan   June 13th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Number one, who is the guy? And number 2, why the heck should I. or anyone else who can read, actually care?

Tnorton, ND   June 13th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Go ahead and cry your way over to John McCains camp, Im sure they'll be more then happy to have you. The Obama camp DOESNT NEED YOU!!!!! For every one of you Clinton supporters who turns to McCain, Obama gets two defecting from the Republican side because they realize how stupid voting for John McCain really is. So go stick with the rest of the people who are sticking with McCain because you obviously dont have any grasp of the issues or what is at steak, your just bitter little children kicking and screaming in the cereal isle.

Linda31   June 13th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Funny thing about Democracy, the people get to decide. If you eliminate the superdelegates, Obama would still win.

I'm been to this site and they do not allow other views, only one of hate and anger. They do not talk about the issues and what is good for this country.

Do they really think Clinton would be proud of this group?? Really?

DEMOCRAT FOR MCCAIN   June 13th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Hey Obama Supporters…

WE ARE THE SILENT MAJORITY…

Our party ruined our "democratic" process….THANKS TO DEAN

and we are angered…to the point…yes, MANY of us

WILL VOTE MCCAIN

You have to read this!!!   June 13th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

First, this is a silly article. CNN should not provide this individual with a forum because A.) this person is not really paying attention to candidate positions. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton from a candidate position standpoint are very similar (please check their respective positions on Supreme Court justices, educational policy, foreign relations, healthcare, etc. there are superficial differences between the two, however, please go to John McCain's site and check out his articulated differences; B) there are several crafty republicans who are masking themselves as Hillary supporters to try and trick disgruntled Clinton supporters into supporting McCain. For example, a person who identifies themselves as Judy from Florida could be Barry from Texas; and C) for former Hillary supporters who think they are punishing the democrates are really punishing themselves by supporting a candidate who's positions are diametrically oppossed to Hillary Clinton. But in the end please vote for whoever you want, but let their articulated policy positions be your guide.

Ernest   June 13th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Bye! Bye! Punk

I've been blacklisted   June 13th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

So now we are to leave the party when we are disappointed. Ok.

B&B in Nevada   June 13th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

This guy has issues, the first being that he needs to get a LIFE…

Jeremy   June 13th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

I have effectively removed the bumper sticker on my car and yard sign bearing Hillary and replaced it with that of McCain. I made my first donation to McCain and will continue till I MAX OUT. Come November McCain gets my vote. Not only did Obama steal this nomination by playing the race card. The DNC committed a fatal error of judgment.

Michael   June 13th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

For all of you who are so willing to vote for McCain because Hillary lost, I just have to ask you if you've all lost your minds??? Have you no concept of what McCain stands for? How can any of you who were true Hillary supporters now turn and vote for McCain who is opposed to Roe v Wade, opposed to civil liberties, opposed to health care as espoused by Hillary and Obama, opposed to nearly everything Hillary stood for? Go ahead, vote for McCain and shoot yourselves in the head at the same time! It's the most idiotic thing I've ever heard. You want more right wing Supreme Court justices? Such stupidity!

Brad   June 13th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

The PUMA people are just a bunch of crybabies who didnt get their way.

You guys should count yourselves LUCKY the DNC even gave half-votes to FL and MI. These states knew the consequences and broke the rules anyways. Hillary agreed to that, and only started campaigning that their votes count *after* she failed to win on Super Tuesday.

Youre upset because you say not picking Hillary means youre throwing away 18 million votes??? First, do you know how an election works? People vote on a choice, and the choice with the most votes wins. Second, Obama had 18 million + votes too, and MORE than Hillary. So you would throw out Obama's 18 million votes? How is that not extremely hypocritical? Why are Hillary's 18 million votes worth more than Obama's 18 million? I thought EVERY vote counted???

Now, on to the ridiculousness of the claim that Hillary cares about "every" vote. She doesnt count the caucuses. How is that fair? She bashed Obama for a "48 state" strategy, but then she only counts the votes of 36 states??? What? HYPOCRITICAL!

And how can you count the MI vote when Obama's name wasnt even on the ballot? Yeah, real fair to count votes in a one candidate race. Real democratic.

And what about that span of time where Hillary was trying to get Superdelegates to vote her in over Obama, when she was still losing in every metric (no matter how you counted the votes), saying superdelegates could vote for whoever? All of a sudden it's UNdemocratic to have superdelegates pick a winner when just a month earlier, that exactly what Hillary was trying to do??? HYPOCRITICAL!

Although, come to think of it, you PUMA people are so hypocritical in your "logic" saying Hillary should have won, no wonder youre going to the party of hypocrisy and voting McCain. Youll fit right in.

Jim from Missouri   June 13th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

So sad, so sad. Let's see Mr. Bower…. You're a Democrat and your primary reason for not supporting Barack in this time of national and world crisis and need…. is that he lacks national experience…. Lincoln?, Kennedy?, Clinton? and hasn't been to Iraq lately…. And when was the last time you've been there…. and yet you have some type of an opinion about it… don't you?…. But what exactly is that opinion? Most Democrats believe we should not be involved. I would guarantee that most of the ladies you're trying so hard to take advantage of …. er…. organize… i.e.: you're "puma..ites", "pumites", pomegranites… whatever your nifty little acronym is… believe we shouldn't be involved in Iraq. But issues aren't really important to you are they, Mr. Bower?

Let's be frank, Mr. Bower. All comedy aside. You are either:
A. looking to make some money off of poor deluded, elderly Clinton supporters.
B. A closet racist who just hasn't come to grips with it yet.
C. Getting money on the side from the Clintons are McCain to raise a nice little stink…

And our winner is….. behind door number 2 … Mr. Bill (wee willy) Bower!!!

Nevada   June 13th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Yeah! Shame on the Democratic Party for forcing Clinton out when the only way for her to be selected is if they disregarded the person who won the real[1] popular vote, the most states, and the most delegates. I can't believe they would do such a thing.

[1]: Remember when Clinton cried and threw a fit because of Florida and Michigan? Then didn't get it exactly her way and she cried some more? Then the her new motto was to have every voice heard and every vote counted? Well… if she really wanted that she, and her supporters, would have to count every caucus vote as well which would give Obama the lead… how about that? There was no screwing after all. Just people who don't want to face reality.

Talib n GA   June 13th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

STOP THE PRESS…
How in the world can you call yourself a democrat and then support John McCain. Obama followed the rules and lead an awesome campaign. Since its not DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES that you will vote for what is the true reason why you don't like Obama. How different are Hillary and Obamas ideas? Doesn't the DNC align with both messages? If Hillary takes the VP spot then will you still support John McCain? I believe either these people are truely hurt from loosing the nomination or they would rather see some one white in the white house…

andersen   June 13th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Oops, the "Party Unity Pony" is missing a few parts, like 18 million, and counting.
One of 18 million
Independent PUMA (former Democrat)
This is no longer about Clinton or Mr. No Name. This is about our Democracy!

Nick Wright   June 13th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

This is an astounding embrace of the Sore Loser attitude.

Obama won according to the rules. The RNC has rules just as the DNC does, and to let that count against the legitimate winner is remarkably petty and immature. I hope that Bower, like other Clinton exclusivists, will one day realize how at odds with logic their policies are.

Gregsmalltown   June 13th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

I agree, this guy is a weenie. Don't vote the issues and what best to do for the country, vote for the opposing side because my choice wasn't picked. Traitors! And I keep hearing about what scary people the Obama team is (mainly Obama). What! Go find out about the candidate- don't just BELIEVE the trash that the Media and Clinton's group kept ramming down our throats (oh gosh he knows a 1960's bomber..oh he knows a slum lord ohh, oh gosh his name is weird and he is a Muslim). I know alot of seedy people, but that doesn't make me one of them (including my Pastor who went kinda bonkers and started exorcizing demons from people). Stand up for what you think is right in this world and STOP being told to be afraid. It's propaganda tactics that influence your basic fear level and paralyze your thinking (it's what the Republicans have been using for years). People that say that Obama is scary are just simple minded fools that are either scared of black people (oh gosh the black president can't be trusted..he may make us all slaves to the black population) or they just are sheep that are easily influenced by just about anything scary that someone tells them (there is nothing to fear but fear itself).

I've been blacklisted   June 13th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

So, now we are to leave the Democratic party when our candidate is not the nominee. Why didn't someone tell me earlier?

Eric   June 13th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

What they are doing is holding women back, McCain is going to pick supreme court justices that will have the same beliefs to set women back, remember Roe vs. Wade? The war in iraq costing america 3 trillion dolars? Tax breaks for the rich? They probably dont. Not to mention obama's beliefs and policies are very in line with Clinton where McCain's is way on the other side of what clinton believes. When we are paying $10 a gallon gas we can thank them not to mention they should be accountable to pay for the war that if McCain wins will be 100 years

JB   June 13th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

What a cry baby! These idiots think if McCain wins in November she can run again in 2012. If you are expecting much support then better think again. People don't and wont forget that quickly. I too would not be suprised if she was behind this propaganda

Truth   June 13th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

TO: Mario from New Jersey

McCain doesn't even know the difference between Sunni or Shia. He is delusional about the history of their conflict and their relationships with Iran. He is ignorant to the troops counts in Iraq, wether or not the surge is working, who is training Al Qaeda and who is killing them. McCain wanted to hold meetings with Hamas 2 years ago, now he accuses Obama of saying it when it was actually McCain. He wants to veto beers. He thinks people are bitter so they hang on to their religion and constitution. McCain probably can't even remember what day of the week it is today. That's the type of questions the press should be asking, what's 2 + 2 Senator McCain? Do you know where you are Senator McCain? Can you feel anywhere on your body Senator McCain? How many fingers am I holding up? Senator McCain is not qualified to greet customers at the entrance to the local Walmart, what makes him think he has the faculties to be president? Senator McCain is obviously in the deep stages of aging, and it shows up everyday with his confused speaking. Bush is too dumb to say what he is thinking and McCain just plain can't remember or doesn't know at all. So for you to imply that because McCain has been to US military strongholds within Iraq, that he knows anything at all about their culture and what is best for the people of Iraq, is laughable and absolutely wrong. McCain's simplistic military view of the world will bring a many more millions around the world to their deaths if he is elected and the sad thing is if you ask Senator McCain why he wants to start more wars? He simply replies "to save lives" just like Jack Nicholson in "A Few Good men". Choose carefully whom you represent good sir for your simple vote could be dooming not only yourself, but your children and your family and friends.

I've been blacklisted   June 13th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

So now we are to leave the party when our favorite candidate is not the nominee.

I see, why didn't someone tell me earlier?

huh?   June 13th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

I consider myself an independent, but the issues I support are most always in line with Democrats. I agree that the party has issues, but any democrat that votes for McCain is cleary clouded by anger or is really a closet republican. Who cares about parties, you need to look at the issues and Hillary and Obama are pretty much the same.

warf33   June 13th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Seems to me that Obama doesn't look quite as squeaky clean after accepting not only the uncommitted delegates from Michigan but four of Hillary's as well. This from a man who supposedly "plays by the rules". It wasn't just that his name wasn't on the ballot, he actually chose to take his name off the ticket himself. Anyone care to explain why he got any delegates from Michigan at all??

NORA, FLORIDA   June 13th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

TJ in Texas,

Thats just it. Rules are for certain people but the Clinton's scare politics failed and Florida nor Michigan did not get a full vote but what is even scary is that if any of those clowns were to go speeding and was given a speeding ticket, I guess the law should be rewritten to include their incompetence.

LOL. Cracking me up HRC supporters who are voting for McCain. You are not voting for experience, stop conviencing yourself of that. You ar voting because you are immature. "hmmm I take my toys and go home!" Okay don't let the door hit you in the split.

william   June 13th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

PUMA … what a baby. If my person doesn't win i am going to take my ball and go home.

What did this immature ball boy learn in kindergarten?

Get a life. go vote for ross perot,.

european bystander   June 13th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Folks, can you tell me why these guys can't stop whining about "not all delelgates seated" and "count all votes". Is it really considerable in the Democratic Party to change the rules in the middle of the game after having condemned FL + MI for not sticking to them when you find out this might help you personal ambitions?

I see the point of primary voters saying "we didn't break the rules, it were the state party officials who did".

I guess if you need to blame someone for psychohygienic reasons then probably the guys who deliberately decided not to follow party rules and hence caused all the mess.

Alex NYC   June 13th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

*waaah* I'm gonna take my toys and go home.

You want McCain to overturn Roe v. Wade. I get it. I think you're crazy, but I get it.

Honestly, look past your bitterness to what voting for McCain will bring down on us.

KevinDC   June 13th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

None of this makes any sense. I cannot understand why a number(probably small number) of Clinton supporters find having Obama as President so unthinkable that they would do something as ridiculous as voting for John McCain. It really begs the question what they are looking for in a President. This is a question for which I don't have an answer. Clinton is not that much different from Obama.

I think at the end of the day, these people just need to get over themselves. Clinton already has. This is the future of our country, and its too important for you to still be bitter about the results of the Primaries.

judy   June 13th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

I'm backing McCain also. He "speaks softly but carries a big stick." I want him as commander-in-chief.

jim   June 13th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

You Hillary sore losers are too much! The platforms of Hillary and Obama are so similar I can't believe you'd vote for McSame just because you can't get a grip on the loss. Yes it was close, yes, everything wasn't fair for everyone. But let's face it, Hillary's campaign made some serious mistakes along the way or she'd have won with or without FL, etc. If you're turning to McSame out of spite, then it's time you get some therapy. Jeez, bunch of babies.

In California   June 13th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

To Brandon,

Shame on you for your post on Tim's death. I pray to God people like you just leave these blogs and learn some kindness.

Tom   June 13th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Its a darn shame that a man in his mid-30s would act like this and goto the other side. Seeing how some Clinton Loyalists acted like this, and still insisting on taking this to Denver, if they do this and the DNC allows this, think back the conventions of 1968 and 1980. Obama won this fair and square. Its good in a lot of ways that we have someone entirely new running for president. I used to be a hardcore republican based on Reagan values, and after seeing what George W.Bush and his administration's and his party did to our country the last 8 years, a couple years ago I switched from being a Republican, to an Independant. Message to those Clinton Supporters and Bower himself, get over it and move on. Vote for McCain if you want, but I can tell you already being a former Republican in my opinion I would of backed McCain in 2000, but today I just do not think he has what it takes to lead the country and after learning about Obama and listening in on his speeches and policies earlier this year, at least I can say this man has a plan, in all the years I voted, I never put alot of money in a candidate's campaign, but after seeing him offer people alot of hope and direction, I did for Mr.Obama, I think Obama deserves a chance to do something good for the people. Another thing to Mr.Bower, you know the general election campaign is just heating up and Mr.Obama has not even selected a VP nominee, give the man a chance to prove to you. I was very skeptical of the primaries of Hillary, but after conceding to Obama and endorsing him, I now have warmed up to Hillary and think she could do some good for Obama, and now I hope he may consider her on the ticket or at least if he gets to be president that he give her a cabinet position. She deserves that much. I just see people like this and I feel they need to get out more and expierience life, like Hillary would want him. As for the comment Blueray 98 made, yeah their one scairy group of people, but I will tell you after seeing how the Clinton loyalists have acted for the last 16 years, at least the majority has finally spoken and its good that democracy is finally being restored back to its originality. The era of Republican and Democratic dynasties is over with for the next few years at least.

FactCheck   June 13th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Yeah that Obama sure is inexperienced. I mean, look at what happened the last time the elected such an inexperienced politician for president: Ronald Reagan. Oh wait…

Cynthia   June 13th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Bowers needs to just get over it. Senator Obama won the election fair and square. He won more states, more pledged delegates, more superdelegates and if you add in the caucuses – for which Senator Clinton didnot count in her totals. As far as hoping that the GOP finds unfavorable and the Democrats will be needing a new candiate (meaning Senator Clinton). After all the bellyaching the from the Clinton supporters and now this guy (who ever he is) it would be a cold day in hell before I would vote for her if this were to happen.

This is really wearing thin with me, all the hoopla over nothing.

I WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA   June 13th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Obama is a lier, me and my family and friends will not vote for him on november…. we will vote for Mc Cain or nobody

rose, texas   June 13th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

why get mad, remember obama doesn't need our vote , he can win without hillary's supporters.why all the name calling, i thought obama supporters were repectable people, what happen

Yobee   June 13th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

How sadly childish, yet indicative of the current state of American politics.

DS   June 13th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

MOST PEOPLE ARE ABSOLUTLY CORRECT,THEIR VIEWS ARE ALMOST IDENTICAL,THERE IS ONE LITLE DIFERENCE MOST CLINTON SUPORTERS FEEL THAT THE DNC MADE ALL THE EFORT POSSIBLE SO THAT CLINTON WOULD NOT GET THE NOMINATION,I STILL WILL VOTE DEMOCRATIC IN NOVEMBER
BUT A VERY BAD TASTE IN ME.THE SMART THING WOULD BE CLINTON AS VP,WITH IN OBAMAS TIME./////

AK in LA   June 13th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Count me in!

Unbelievable!   June 13th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

I cannot believe what I have just read! No wonder other countries laugh at us! Looking from the outside, I'm laughing too! I'm tired of the Bush bashing. I'm tired of all the bashing! When you bash the war, you bash our men and women that are there! McCain served for our country, and you bash him. You may be tired of the prices of gasoline going up, but why don't you look back when this all started…when the democrats took control in Congress! It's bad enough that on Clinton's last day in office, he had a hard enough time leaving to let the new president take office, but then it runs in the family as Hillary had a hard time leaving this campaign trail! Does anyone care about values anymore? You're asking someone to become president of OUR country, who barely got the seat as senator warm!

NORA, FLORIDA   June 13th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Oh WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. And why they are at, they need to schedule for their Brain surgery!!!

What a jerk!   June 13th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Bower acknowledged Obama will be crowned the Democratic nominee at the party’s August convention, but said he holds out hope that the GOP will uncover potentially harmful information between now and then. At that time, “the party might be desperate for another candidate," he said.

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What a jerk!!!!

Karen from Missouri   June 13th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Stop taking it out on Obama and the DNC. Florida and Michigan BROKE THE RULES — they knew they were doing it — they were told what the consequences would be — they went ahead and broke the rules anyway. If you're so upset over the outcome, vote the idiots who broke the rules out of office, but don't blame Obama or the Democratic party.

Jack   June 13th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

As a Clinton Democrat, I applaud this

jim b   June 13th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

WB convinces me that I have been right to support Obama. What would be really scary would be having people in the WH that will take the party, the country and maybe the world down if they can't have what they think is their due.

Mark M Kansas City   June 13th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

………………….Sounds like somebody needs a nap and maybe their diaper changed……………

saraJay   June 13th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Weird. What exactly are the policies that these PUMA people are campaigning for?

Are they all of a sudden touting the benefits of staying the course in Iraq? Do they suddenly feel that universal healthcare is NOT important? Have they decided abortion should be illegal and gays should not be allowed to marry?

My guess is "no".

They are not for ANY of the positions that McCain embraces.
The only "position" they hold, is beating the person that beat HIllary.

very sad. (but ultimately a side note i n this election)

Diane Panama City Fl   June 13th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Dear PUMA members:

Just bear in mind that when you vote for McBush you will be supporting a group tof thugs hat uses the US Constitution and our habeas corpus protections as toilet paper. I guess that tells the rest of us volumes about your attitude toward your civil liberties.

Richard, FL   June 13th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Hillary supporters for John "bomb bomb bomb Iran" McCain need to ask him if he thinks Chelsea Clinton has gotten any better looking.

It was reported that at a Republican Senate fundraiser in June, 1998 McCain asked “Why is Chelsea Clinton so ugly? Because her father is Janet Reno."

vw   June 13th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

You did a wonderful job.
Yes, we should choose a better candidate for our country, no matter he is Republican or Democratic.
Vote John MaCain is the best thing we can do for this country.

Alexander   June 13th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

I thought that I will be voting for the one who is wise and can do more good. It looks like now I will choose the one who has less energy to do harm.

Sam   June 13th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Well I guess we don't need this vote. Go ahead and vote for McCain. I guess you are not truly concerned about the country but only if your canidate wins. Way to show your true color.

Jan   June 13th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

never obama–too radical–lots of reasons not to vote for him–we need someone in the White House that works for the American people–not just college kids and elites and movie stars..McCain 2008

CATHY   June 13th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Me too.Iwill not vote for obama i'll write HILLARY"S name in or not vote at all.

Marie   June 13th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Ralph Nader was one of the reasons Gore lost, and that was a very small percentage of people. Imagine what the Hillary supporters can do considering there are many.

Happy Conservative   June 13th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Gotta love those crazies who say voting for Obama ignores 18 million votes for HRC. They intend to ignore the 18 million plus who voted for Obama. So they don't support democracy. They prefer demoCRAZY, the Hillary way. Get a life or at least a hobby.

Matt Kachaluba   June 13th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

What a bunch of morons.

Mark Webb   June 13th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Frankly, WHO CARES???
This guy doen't represent anybody than himself.
This is no news.

Larry Buchas   June 13th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

What a childish way to react.

The decision is yours. Now you have to live it on your conscience. How does it feel to be in the same boat as Joe Lieberman?

Brian   June 13th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

You have to play by the rules that everyone agrees to before the game. The DNC and all the states agreed to the primary calander. Michigan and Florida broke the rules. Clinton, Obama, Edwards, Bidon – all the democratic candidates agreed to the punishment of those two states by the DNC. Now, you're mad because Clinton wanted to break the rules and wasn't allowed to?

Havn't you had enough of that kind of government over the past 8 years – changing the rules when it is self-serving?

Take your group and jump for all I care. The rules were made by everyone; were followed by 48 states and all the candidates. If you're mad at anyone, be mad at the state governments in Florida and Michigan that started this mess!

Sean   June 13th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

How selfish and disgusting to put your own frustrations ahead of the lives of our soldiers, the preservation of Roe vs Wade, and the financial well-being of so many who would be negatively affected by a McCain Presidency.

Will Bower, you epitomize the word "selfish", as does every other so-called Democrat who chooses McCain over Obama because they're upset that their candidate didn't win the nomination.

Grow up.

Anita from Arizona   June 13th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

These are the same people who said "Good Riddance" to Tim Russert. Remember that. The same people. Heartless, non-caring, begrudging, spitful, hateful, spoiled brats who didn't get their way and now want to throw a tantrum. Your dirt under my shoes.

Mr. T.   June 13th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

"I pitty the fool!"

McClinton   June 13th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Demo(hypocritic) Party.

Go PUMA!!!

Kris   June 13th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Will Bowser?

Example of a double loser . . .

cevans, tx   June 13th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Please don't call him a Democrat!! STUPID is more like it!!

STUPID BOWER!! STUPID BOWER!! STUPID BOWER!! I is going with the heartless, selfish and untrustworthy ones. Forget the over 4000 babies that has given there lives for a pathetic lie. Never mine our children are without a good education and health care. Oh, and forget about the millions of people losing their homes because of crooks that the current government bail out instead of regulating.

Bower, "STUPID IS WHAT STUPID DOES"!! STUPID

Peter of NYC   June 13th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

I am sick and tired of Democrats who behave like the worst Republican.
If they think Hillary will be welcomed as a savior if Obama should fail they will be in for a rude surprise. Better to fail for the right cause than win with bitter bigots of Hillary's dead-enders.

Hillary's legacy has been to make all too clear that half of our Democrat party has never recovered from President Johnson signing laws to allow the children of slaves a vote.

As Hillary said the stakes are too high to entertain a McCain presidency. At least too late, she admitted the folly of her campaign of slander, lies and pandering.

Enough is enough, no more pandering to bigots. I hope that more of them leave.

Voice of Reason   June 13th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

How is voting for McCain going to teach the DNC a lesson? This guy's having a tantrum.

greg   June 13th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

I'm becoming more and more convinced that these Hillary defectors are fringe. Puma is fringe.

They will account for less than 3% of the vote in the GE as of right now. Even less come November. Obama beats McCain by 13 points with women already.

Must suck to be part of a movement devoted to tearing someone down, as opposed to building someone up. But for those who want to be part of the winning team, you'll always be welcome under Obama's tent.

FLGirl   June 13th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

I'm on board…Just Say No Deal!
Not to Obama.

PUMA in FL

Alex   June 13th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

What's your name again? According to the rules Florida and Michigan should have gotten ZERO votes. Seating all of them and giving each half a vote is a more than fair compromise. Anything other than this would have alienated and been unfair to Obama supporters. Obama won more states, won more delegates, and won the popular vote (if caucus states are included and Clinton rhetoric isn't). Where do you see the undermining of democracy here Mr. Bower? Are you that childish and selfish (and incredibly stupid) that you would vote for a party that has run our country in to the ground for the past 8 years? A party that pushed a country to war on lies and half truths? A party that has destroyed our image overseas? A party that has been subject to scandal after scandal? A party that has shown its incompetence time after time? A party that gives preference to corporations rather than your every day citizen? Are you that childish and selfish Mr. Bower that you would forego your own party and a candidate that is very comparable to Clinton just because your candidate didn't win? Does not the grave issues facing us today, and the supreme court hanging in the balance give you pause? You are a pathetic human being. The same goes to all of you "PUMA" people too. The country is more important than you.

Mary   June 13th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

How sad that an someone who calls himself a Democrat and claims to be concerned about "democratic principles" would actually say that he hopes "that the GOP will uncover potentially harmful information" about Senator Obama before August. I find that kind of behavior to be petty, childish, and disgusting, and exactly the reason I could not bring my self to support four more years of Clinton/Rove style slash-and-burn politics. Bowers and other like-minded people deserve exactly the government they will get if their hate-tactics prevail.

Judy   June 13th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

One thing Hillary's backer keep forgetting. You can't elect her either with just 18 million. Either way John McCain wins if the Dems don't get together. I am an Obama backer but I don't care if he wins or lose it really does not matter. He would twice as powerful if he doesn't become the President. In fact, if he lose to John McCain and the US goes to hell in a handbag Obama will look GREAT. So I hope the 18 million do vote for John. Did you see today's news. Iraq rebel armies are forming new armies. I really think Ron Paul got it right, I just wish Obama would adopt more of Ron Paul's stance. NO WAR, NO TROOPS ANYWHERE AT ANYTIME!!!!

wake up! Racist   June 13th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

All you people upset about Hillary not winning are so out of touch anyway. It doesn't even matter if you vote for him. Everyone know that there will be people whom wouldn't vote for him know matter what! They want to blame the DNC and Obama for winning the race to compete for the president of the US. The world is whacthing! Everyone will get a frist hand look at how the greatest country in the world is fill with a Racist. So Stop acting like you have a real reason not to vote for the man other then you can't come to grips with voting for a Black man!

Bob   June 13th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

And why does CNN see fit to give this nobody a forum from which to pitch his juvenile tantrum? Not a word about policy. Not a word about the stark difference between McCain and Obama. This is "taking my marbles and going home" to the extreme. Why doesn't CNN simply let him go home alone?

Mary   June 13th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

I can say this, if you were a democrat that is the way you would vote regardless. I think you have other issues that you need to deal with and it's not just Senator Obama.

If not Hillary....then McCain   June 13th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

PUMA, Just say no Deal, hillaryclintonforum.com, we are all out here and we are banding together.

Will Bower, thank you for your organization!

Committed to NOT VOTING FOR OBAMA!

bill in pa   June 13th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Vote McCain, who cares. When the body bags keep coming just know YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE. Whiny clintonistas.

ta   June 13th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Tennessee Dem Suggests Obama May Be ‘Terrorist Connected’

Read story on Fox news website

Mike SK   June 13th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

cut of your nose to spite your face! I guess these so called Democratic woman don't care that McCain has voted against equal pay for woman, is hell bent to get Roe vs Wade overturned and called his wife the C word. not to mention left his fat disabled wife for a millionare beer heirness. Woooo those are some good woman rights values.

We all know the PUMA consists of Republican plants these are not democrats. DON'T SHOW UP IN DENVER it's not your party anymore its Obama's!!!

boered1   June 13th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

By voting for him, I will be rejecting the will of 18 million Americans who have voted for Hillary Clinton for president. This is the first democracy where majority does not rule, where people's rights are counted as half votes
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I give you that but by voting against him you are also rejecting the will of the 18 million Americans who voted for Barack Obama, but since they are black and/or have been to school, or stayed home in MI and Fl to follow the RULES they are not important right?
Moronic Clintonista
now start with the this is a democracy line, we all (who ahve actually READ the Constitution LOVE that one, WE ARE NOT AND NEVER HAVE BEEN A DEMOCRACY WE ARE A REPRESENTATIVE REPUBLIC an voting in a parties primary is NOT a right it is a privledge if you break the rules you lose the privledge (unless the DNC caves to you to try their best to give oyu the election like they did hillary thank goodness there were enought REAL Americans on the DNC rules committee to prevent the travisty she wanted!)

jonny   June 13th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Any real democrat would gladly vote for Obama. The ones that dont are either angry who really wanted Clinton because she is a female, or a person who would never vote for a black candidate. Clinton was the one that played dirty. No real democrat could be for McCain over Obama. Whatever excuse they use, is used to cover their sexism or racism.

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 13th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Will Bower,

WE ARE WITH YOU!

Go PUMA PAC

Zach   June 13th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

I'm confused. Are you guys voting for McCain because of the platform he is running on or because Hillary is not the candidate?

Seriously, just looking for an explanation.

I'm just trying o figure out if you guys are just childish or ignorant. Thanks

Tx Dem   June 13th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

What this guy is saying is…

"God didn't give me what I wanted"
therefore
"I will teach God a lesson by throwing my support behind the Devil!"
"the world, and my children will now be better off for 4 more years"

Please look at the issues and what Hillary believes in – and it's not the GOP!

UNITE DEMS!!!

Ellen   June 13th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Sounds good to me. I will be right with him.
I see Obama supporters are still on this web saying bad things about Hillary. They apparently don't know much good to say about their own candidate or they would lay of Hillary. I keep hearing rules are rules but none of Obama's supporters are brave enough to say Obama broke the rules too. He advertised in Floriday before the primary which was against the rules. That was ok though because it was Obama. Can you imagine if Hillary had done that? if she had the DNC would have given aLL the delegates in Fl. and Mi. to Obama.
I resent that the nominee was selected by superdelegates who were bought and paid for. He was not selected by the people therefore I will never vote for him.

DG_NJ   June 13th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Who cares. Why does CNN and other media outlets continue to fuel the bitterness of the Clinton supporters. WHO CARES!! Just vote for McCain and shut the heck up!

Let the chips fall where they may. We have an election to win for those of us that actually want to take the country back and care about women's rights. Just stop whining

Terry from VA   June 13th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Who is this moron and why do you print this. If you want a story print this one.

" Senator from Illinois comes from behind to beat the frontrunner in a fair and square contest. He better managed his campaign and his resources to pull off the stunning upset. He won over 18, million votes and brought millions of new voters into the process. He did this while refusing to use false attacks and smears against his opponents The people of the Nation have responded well to his message of change and insistence that we live up to the American Principles of Government and the American Dream that you can win if you work hard and never ever give up."

Now there is a story you should print over and over again.

Politically Speaking   June 13th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Seems like these particular Clinton supporters are a bitter disgusting group of aged women who particualry can't reason their way out of a wet paper bag.

These radical Clinton supporters use no basic common sense and logical thought process. Instead, they evoke bitterness in hopes it will infect the nation. It won't.

As for those who geniunely do not like Obama's viewpoints on the issues, much respect. You are entitled to your opinion and vote. To those who hate simply because it's easiest and wish to whine as young babes sucking their mother's paps, we no longer have hope for you.

Emma, San Jose, CA   June 13th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Mr. Bower is warped and acting like an insolent child.

Mark, Phoenix, AZ   June 13th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Obama did have the most votes. Hillary did not win by whatever you choose as a gauge. Her supporters chose not to count caucus voters which is ridiculous on it's face.

Either way, to say that you are going to back McCain after your support for Hillary doesn't even make sense. The differences between Obama and Hillary are minimal, with the exception being that Obama is not divisive.

So to all you folks who want to continue the failed abysmal policies of the Bush administration, go ahead and vote for McCain. But know that you are in the minority and the ugly politics of yesterday are on their way out.

scott   June 13th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

@YO and by the animal!

Matt Meyer   June 13th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

It's funny how Mr. Bower and the rest of the Hillary-turn-McCain voters are actually hurting Hillary Clinton, her legacy or her chances of ever holding the highest office in the land with these public tirades. There has been so much talk over the possible rift in the Democratic party. At this point if Barack Obama loses in a year when the Democrats should kill the party will put the blame for this squarely on Hillary's shoulders. She will lose any clout she still has in the Senate and will not have the opportunity to run again. It would be in the best interest of all the Hillary supporters to get on board with Barack Obama, or even if you can;t do that for whatever reason to stop organizing groups like this. Keep your bitterness and your choice to vote for John McCain out of spite to yourself. Being vocal about your dissent against Barack "for Hillary" is truly doing her a disservice. If you would like to keep alive her chances at running again, groups such as PUMA will be the first to blame if McCain becomes our next President and the accountability for that will come back to Hillary Clinton. Help your own cause and at least keep you plans to yourself.

Wayne   June 13th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

The Republican party cut FLORIDA delegations in half for violating party rules. The Democrats wound up doing the same.

akaDoug   June 13th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

I hope CNN does an article on all the former Republicians (like me) that won't vote for John "more of the same" McCain…and are more than happy to throw their support behind a respectable man…Obama!

Hillary and her people think they are entitled and "more" special than the rest of the nation…but when the cold, bitter truth hits them they act like spoiled children!

Ryan   June 13th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

I hope that people realize that Hillary getting another chance at the presidency in 4 years is slim at best. Lest we forget that Obama is younger and the people that he has inspired to get involved are not going anywhere. If he loses this time, which is unlikely after the actual issues get brought up, he will be back in 2012.

boered1   June 13th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Yep to be expected her followers do not support what she stood for, most cannot even list you three major difference between the POLICIES of Obama or Clinton but they will all support McCain, who has only shared two policies wiht clinton, 1 a bogus "tax holiday on gas (I have yet to see EITHER ACTUALLY DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS) and that they cannot allow a black man in the white house. Other than that they have nothing in common, oops almost forgot they do have one more thing in common they are both owned and paid for by lobbyist and cannot see why that should change.

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 13th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Will Bower,

WE ARE WITH YOU! Puma PAC is proud to join the coalition of “Just Say No Deal.” We will all remember in November. And we will get our party back. Count on it.

Go PUMA PAC

A Latte Lover, Seattle, WA   June 13th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

What a bunch of silliness. The Democratic party will not be held hostage by a group of PUMA idiots. BTW, are you infringing on a copyrighted name here? I thought PUMA was a brand name of tennis shoes or something. BTW, I'm very ashamed of some of the comments I saw by some supposed Hillary supporters on the blog about Tim Russert. How pathetic you people are, and what a sad day for America and politics.

Right on Day1   June 13th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Americans are truly stupid.

matt from NY   June 13th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Hillary herself clearly stated on numerous occasions that both her and Obama both shared nearly the same exact vision for this country.

The 21 debates they had started to get petty and boring because they could not debate the issues… they were just to similar.

Why would anyone vote against their beliefs just because their choice for office did not get selected??? That moronic notion goes beyond throwing a temper tantrum…. it's just plain backwards thinking.

I agree that Obama does not have as much experience as Hillary or McBush…. but who here can't name 5 super successful presidents whose only experience was a term as Govenor?

I was a republic until these primaries. I would have been happy to support Hillary but I really grew to appreciate Obama. The man studied Constitutional Law at HARVARD!!! He was a state senator as well as a US senator.

If there was ever a time for a candidate to have strong constitutional values, a desire to change the way we think about politics, and an undeniable stance on the war in Iraq…. it is right now.

I will cast my vote this election for a Democrat. I am proud to support Obama and I urge all McCain and Hillary supports to have hope and strength and vote for Obama.

Matt from NY
Former Blue Collar Republican Male .

Esther De Garmo   June 13th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

I applaude you on this mission. I also will not be voting for Mr. Obama
come this November, I too, wanted to see The Clinton's back in the
White House, but, I will not be voting for Mr. McCain either. I don't like his brand of politics, he is just another George Bush.

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 13th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Will Bower,

WE ARE WITH YOU! Puma PAC is proud to join the coalition of “Just Say No Deal.” We will all remember in November. And we will get our party back. Count on it.

blog.pumapac.org

Lynn   June 13th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Here it goes. Let me put a little thought here. Let's say that through some strange circumstance, Obama loses the nomination at the convention and Clinton takes over. Has this ever happened before where the presumptive nominee did NOT get the nomination? Want to talk about a lack of party unity. If it happens, then McCain is more or less guaranteed the win in November. In truth, I don't like any of the candidates; my favorites both dropped out early on. It doesn't matter who gets in, either are going to make a mess of things. It is going to be a LONG four years.

Steve   June 13th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Mr. Bower, you speak like a true Democrat…a'la 1860 Alabama.

Marc PDX   June 13th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

More on civil liberties… why do so many Dems keep telling CNN to not report things that they don't like? I thought the Dems were the party of civil liberties. I say let CNN speak and quit whining! Most of CNN's stuff is already pro-left – so, learn to take it a little for cryin' out loud!

Monte - Ex Democrat   June 13th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Why to go Will Bowe!!! We are with you all the way. The DNC selected Obama against the will of the people and the Democrats will pay for it this fall. This woman will be voting for John McCain and then Hillary in 2012. BO has NO POLICIES of his own, he stole them from Hillary, tweaked a few words, and says "I agree with Hillary". Why on God's green earth the DNC chose Obama, I will never know. Apparently the Dems like to lose elections.

Pro-choice, pro-dem   June 13th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Who cares?

Obama is already leading and has nowhere to go but up.

Republicans don't even like McCain (he won most of the primary states with a plurality).

Black voters are going to come in record numbers because of Barack being on the ticket.

And all the Clintonista lemon-suckers can move to Canada. Or maybe they can go fight in Iraq since they approve of Hillary's authorization vote.

Polit   June 13th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

While we're at it, lets get the African-Americans to stop voting democrat as well. It will insure that there will NEVER be a democrat as president again.

Never Obama - Anti Obama movement   June 13th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

There goes the word "bitter" there is nothing more to say and that is why this CNN blog is getting smaller, and smaller with entries.

Ed   June 13th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Democrats are realy stupid.

Mervin   June 13th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Wow! I wish people would stop hiding behind the walls of bigotry and racism. You're not fooling anyone.

Chris   June 13th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Voting for McCain because Hillary didn't win out of "spite" hurts only the voter – for 4 MORE YEARS! aaanndd throws everthing Hillary stood for back into her face. Her nore the Democrats will NOT be able to achieve what is dearly needed in this country with another Republican.

The primary hurt supports on BOTH sides – but please unite or we are all doomed!!

Tom in CA   June 13th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

…and kids at 6 and 9 years old are scary!

If you think that, then you're a total buffoon! Go back to you're FEMA trailer!

Cole From L.A.   June 13th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

This man and others who do this obviously aren't grown up enough handle the responsibility of voting by knowing the issues and choosing a candidate that best represents their personal stances. They do not use logic or reason but only emotional attachments. I'm 24 years old and I understand you don't always get what you want but you still must vote by where you stand on the issues.

Bit   June 13th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

This is not about Hillary….It's about Obama's race….why else would someone want to vote another four years of the republican mess up?

Be honest people!

Carol   June 13th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

It amazes me that everyone forgets that Michigan and Florida were made aware of the costs of voting early. Every DEMOCRAT IN THE WORLD WAS AWARE. So, tell me why there is more so much disdain against the Democratic party for upholding rules that were made before the primaries. We want other people to be accountable and want to cry foul, but what would have happened if Barack had cried foul when he won 11 STRAIGHT PRIMARIES! Any other party AND or candidate would have conceded to him at that point. 18 million for Hillary, tell me about the 30 plus million for OBAMA. The math is easy, and it is correct and the fact that people want to blame everyone and everybody else for HRC not winning is STUPID. Tell the truth, we all know the true reason and it has nothing to do with FLORIDA or MICHIGAN. The people that are not going to vote for Barack are not going to vote regardless because he is BLACK. We still live in a racist society and race is an issue, it has nothing to do with gender. If Barack had been a "white man" after winning 11 straight primaries it would have been over. So, if you want to vote for the past, the war, poverty then VOTE FOR MCCAIN and not CHANGE for the FUTURE.

Marc PDX   June 13th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Looks like fear and loathing in democratsville, based on what people are writing here. What ever happened to supporting civil liberties? Doesn't this man have the right to make up and speak his own mind? Or is that only if he agrees with you? Talk about hypocrites!

baljeet   June 13th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

mccain 2008
Hillary 2012 2016
obama 2050 2054

Down with Obama   June 13th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

TJ in Texas (Dallas) June 13th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Geeze, get over it. I don't get it. Rule are rules and Florida and Michigan broke them. WHat kind of worl dwould be live in if rules were made obsolete for certain people and situations?
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Giving Obama the 40% uncommitted in MI was NOT a rule…it was one just made up for Obama by the DNC and Howard Dean!!!

vic nashville,Tn   June 13th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Hillary 08 Or Mc Cain 08

Scot   June 13th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Do people constantly need to be reminded that in the beginning, Hillary agreed to the punishments for Florida and Michigan? Their delegates would not have won her the campaign anyway. Her loss is not the party's fault. She didn't get as many votes. Bottom line. I respect and admire Hillary Clinton and would have been eager to vote for her had she been the nominee. But she's not so stop blaming the Democratic party. The people voted. That's the way a democracy works.

No More Clintons, CA   June 13th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Looks like Hillary cultivated a bunch of BITTER sore losers who are tougher than those WWII Japanese soldiers who would NEVER give up long after the whole country had alreay SURRENDERED!

Obama needs SOME of Hillary's supporters, but, for sure he does not need ALL, especially those people who are apparently emotional disturbed!

Sally   June 13th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Bower is a total tool. For him to think McCain somehow represents Democratic ideals moreso than Barack Obama is a flat out atrocity. This article shouldn't even be posted on cnn.com Shame on both of you.

Katie, St. Louis, MO   June 13th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

PUMA will destroy Hillary Clinton's future in politics. If Hillary cannot even inspire and lead diehard supporters like Mr. Bower many will question whether she has what it takes to lead this country.

I voted for Hillary in the primary and regret unwittingly supporting the divisiveness she has chosen to create.

Tom in CA   June 13th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Hillary we love you.

…but now is the time to turn the page!

McCain?

Obama?

I'll go with the "O" man every time!

Glenn   June 13th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Go ahead and vote for McBush and the GOP! How many Americans will die in Iraq and Afganistan during the next four years of McBush? How many American will lose their jobs or their houses and God only knows wht else. Get over it. Hillary lost. Grow up. Be an adult. Go ahead and vote for McBush, no one cares. Just stop your whining!

Bodine, Flushing, NY   June 13th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

I am a strong supporter of Hillary Clinton; I had said from the getgo if my candidate does not get nominated I will vote for McCain. McCain is the one, after Hillary, who can be president. If he gets elected, and I know he will, it will not be a Bush-third-term like some people anticipate. He is his own man. He said it over and over that there are a lot of issues he never agreed on in the Bush administration. PLEASE VOTE MCCain in November.

McCain=the draft   June 13th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

If Obama loses, Hillary will be blamed for splitting the party. Forget 2012, she'll be done.

The GOP has started a fear and smear campaign of Obama and his family. Don't fall for it. Do your homework and get the truth.

Down with Obama   June 13th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

WE NEED THE TRUTH June 13th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Well if you were a true Hillary supporter then you would follow her now just as you followed her during her campaign run. SHE SAID SUPPORT BARACK OBAMA – YOU IDIOT!

Now just DO IT or you and all those other women supporters can thank McCain when you all get SCREWED over by him. Can anyone say Supreme Court…….HELLOOOOO!!!!!
===========================

Real Democrats don't drink the Kool-Aid…..like you Obamabots do!!!

Cat   June 13th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

PUMA…….Count me in. I am voting for McCain in November. I will never vote for OBAMA. His team and him and the DNC did everything to destroy Senator Clinton; including giving her votes to him. Shame on the DNC.

They do not like America and they are closet racists.

Joe the Troll   June 13th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

"The group is predominantly comprised of female Clinton supporters"

I'm sure none of these women would dare complain when Roe vs. Wade goes away.

Sasha Cha   June 13th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

HRC is not the boss of my Vote. I'm voting for McCain because I refuse to vote for a man with next-to-Nothing experience with a shady background. Hillary can support Barack Obama all she wants, I WON'T!

TEXAN   June 13th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

WHAT AN " A..H. !!!!!!!! We do not need people like him in the Democratic party. Obama will will anyway. so…. "BYE" !!!!!!!!!

MD in OK   June 13th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I knew it! He is a Republican in Democrat's clothing. Another Republican trying to stir the pot. If he's so frustrated, why not stay on and try to fix it with Obama? Remember, Obama is all about change.

Mary WA   June 13th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Oh, is that what Hillary wants? Not! You think this will help her career? Not! These people are spoiled brats! Hillary will be ashamed and blamed for this. IDIOTS!!!!

Robert   June 13th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I love all you Obama-nuts, none of you are even old enough to remember L.B.J., those of you who do should be able to see his "change" is just a recycled version of LBJ's Great Society. I know that our education system has failed us, because if it didn't half of you would realize it didn't work! Or "whisky" calling Mario a "guido", nice racisim from an Obama supporter. Typical, but some how he will turn it around on me, just because he brought up the subject of race. Put down the kool-aid people and slowly back away. We need "Regan Democrats", moderates are the way to go. The ultra-liberal left, and media are killing the Democratic party. Does anyone remember why Joe Liberman left, hello? We need a third part the American Moderate Party. People on both sides of the aisle willing to break party ranks, cut ties, and be brave like Joe did to make America better. Not the Liberal States of America, but UNITED States.

Belle   June 13th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Well, I can see from the comments, you Obama fans disagree with Bower. You got your vitriol out again. How sad that you can't be civil when you disagree. But then you have been inspired by the very best—Obama the inspiration behind all the hatred, animosity, and vitriol.

TonyNJHC   June 13th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Many Democrats shall be leaving the Dem party for similar and other issues. The opponent says allot, but in my opinion, the government printing presses would have to be printing money 24/7 and 365 days a year to pay for this, this, ….these so-called programs. Reminds me of the time of the late Huey Long. An excellent public speaker, in a way, an original. Read some of his speeches on the internet. He even wrote a song, "Every Man A King" later changed to "Every Man A King Every Gal A Queen". In some aspects, Huey was ahead of his time. Huey reached the zenith of his political role during the height of the Great Depression. I'll even give Huey credit for giving some hard times folk, a bit of entertainment. Huey's speeches were fine for the guy or gal sitting on the fence, having lost everything, and wondering what to do next. All is fine until someone gets stuck with the bill for the picnic. Who is going to pay for all of these future programs. The trick is trying to do the most good, without reducing the good old U.S. Dollar to being used as wallpaper. This actually occurred in the hyper-inflation periods of post WWI Germany, post WW2 Hungary and Argentina after The Falklands War. Before you folks cast your vote, consult your History books and pray if you are a person of Faith. This country needs jobs, not only to provide for one's family, but to regain something others forget and some never understand because they could care less, that being dignity. I don't believe President McCain will run the money machines into the ground. I believe he understands the word "dignity".

Its OK to be right   June 13th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

THIS IS SO SAD..BLESS HIS LIL HEART.

D Frank   June 13th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Unfortunately I have to agree with Mr Bower. I do not have anything against Barack Obama at all. But I question the Caucus and Primary process and whether Barack Obama’s nomination is legitimate.
I would have no problem in supporting Obama but the Florida and Michigan debacle has placed a cloud over the whole process. Also the Caucus process is simply not Democratic.

If the Democratic Party cannot uphold one of the key principles of democracy (i.e. citizens right to vote and have all votes counted), then which Party will uphold this key principle. Unfortunately when people like me decent and oppose decisions such as the one that has given someone like Barack Obama the nomination, we are labelled racist or whatever.

Most people do not seem to understand that it has nothing to do with race but this very principle is so important to the idea of democracy. I have as said nothing at all against Barack Obama and would have supported him had the primary process been conducted honestly. Caucuses do not belong in the Nomination process because they are not democratic and all states should have Primaries where all votes must be counted in the selection of a Nominee whoever he or she is.

Dekonti   June 13th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

This is why people look at the mainstream media and say that the have lost their standards. Why is this a story? What about the millions of Clinton backers who have moved to Obama?

God, why did you take Tim Russert so early leave us with these fools?

Someone please help us!!!!

Amy   June 13th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Thanks God not all Americans are stupid. If the Democratic party lost its principles, yes, it has to be reformed. And not by the hope-change-unity slogans.

Dave from Atlanta   June 13th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Two points:

1. Please explain how you were robbed in Michigan and Florida when Hillary herself agreed last fall that the results of both states WOULDN'T COUNT due to the infractions of both states. I don't get it — if something doesn't go the way you wanted or thought it was going to go, you go back on your promise and then blame others that you're being treated unfairly? Please please please explain this to me in a way that makes sense.

2. Obama may not have experience, but that's not the point. He is a uniting figure, and a president is only as good as the cabinet he appoints. If he does a smart job doing that, we are in for a really good eight years.

3. I would NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, EVER desert my party to vote for a Republican, unless the identities of both parties switch places. If I had my wish, you silly, childish PUMA people would never be allowed back into the Democratic Party — even though you'll be begging to be let back in four years from now if McCain wins the election.

Manny   June 13th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Who is Will Bower? like we care who the **** he votes for. These are dumb Americans who probably voted for Bush twice.

PROOF   June 13th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

This is proof that the Clinton's are just as corrupt as the Republican party. Anyone in congress that was for Hillary Clinton and is now turning to McCain is also corrupt. It is the institution doing whatever it takes to defend itself. They know that if Obama gets elected it could jeopardize their whole entire foundation of lies, fraud, and corruption that plague Washington DC. The GOP and their treasonous democratic side kicks, like Senator Lieberman and Will Bower, are all in it for the power, greed, and financial gains that comes with being in politics. They have too much invested in the corruption that permeates their entire existence, wether it be in the pharmaceutical industry, big oil, banking, mortgages, or the Iraq war, they all have way too much lose in the special interests sector to stop now. Truth shall conquer lies ,as good conquers evil and as light conquers night, when Obama is elected and the people of America will know once and for all the truth about what has been happening in Washington over the last 20 years.

OBAMA 2008!!!

Pedro   June 13th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Here's a pacifier for you, baby.

Brad - California   June 13th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

This article is a comedy piece, right? Is Will Bower a comedian or just a biggot? What a joke… and this garbage even makes news?

Fred   June 13th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

I'm a registered Democrat for Hillary but I'm voting for McCain!

The   June 13th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

there is stink in the democrat's house

STINK

I Say!

Alex   June 13th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

This guy sounds like a loser to me!!!! The process ran its course and he's not happy about the results. Good riddance….I hope he stays on the other side.

Liberal-Extremist   June 13th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

LOL …. that's all i can say …………

It's just all talk …………….

Colony14Author   June 13th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

My gut feeling is that the next President will serve only one term, regardless of who wins. The Iraq war bills will come due, and the feds will start up the printing presses in response, prompting inflation. Gas prices aren't going back to $1.75, with India and China now bidding for more of the product, and if we don't build more nuclear plants or refineries and drill here in the United States, we'll continue to be dependent on foreign oil. (And neither Obama nor McCain has a 500-mpg carbuerator up his sleeve.) The next President will not be able to control federal spending, because no one feeding at the public trough will give up their perks or stop buying off their Congressmen and Senators (from both parties) through PAC and union support. Any attempt at federalized health care will cost a ton of money we don't have and simply put more people on the public dole.

It isn't going to be pretty, and no one will be willing to make the necessary sacrifices to resolve the problems. By 2012 we'll be eager to toss out whoever gets elected this November, and you can bet Hillary will be in the wings waiting to say, "I told you so." If someone jumps off the Saint Obama bandwagon now, he's simply ahead of the eventual pack.

Truth be told, McCain and Clinton are closer in policies than one might think, so I don't know why there's such a fuss about Clintonites switching to McCain. Granted, her choices in Supreme Court nominees would be more radical and leftist than McCain's, but he won't have the votes in the Senate to put in any strict Constitutionalist anyway. Beyond that, McCain is a pretty liberal republican, one who would satisfy even many in the predominantly liberal media.

I don't care either way, I'll vote principle over politics (i.e., Libertarian) and sleep well.

Kenneth M   June 13th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

SHAME ON PUMA. THERE WAS A TIME WHEN BAD NEWS AT THE LAST MIN. WAS A SUPRISE. NOW IT IS A TACTIC, AN ONLY HOPE. IT IS BAD WHEN YOUR DREAMS DEPEND ON SOMETHING LIKE THAT. YOU SHOULD HAVE TOLD SLICK HILLIE NOT TO BRING A POPULAR VOTE TO A DELEGATE FIGHT, NOT TO LIE ABOUT SNIPER FIRE, AND NOT TO VOTE FOR THE BUSH WAR. THAT IS WHAT COST HER MOST OF ALL. SAY WHAT YOU WANT ABOUT SEXISUM, IT IS PART OF THE WAY THE GAME IS PLAYED. SAME WITH RACE BUT OBAMA HAD AN ANSWER TO THAT. SHE DID NOT HAVE ONE BECAUSE SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS A SHOE IN.

Debbie Maha   June 13th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I'm with you 100% Mr. Bower. I will not vote for Obama. I will absolutely vote for McCain when I have to.

jess   June 13th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I'm a democrat voting for mccain.

My vote is for my vote is for the better of the 2 candidates. I believe that Obama represents chicago strong arm politics, is reckless, lacks experience and has distrubingly poor judgement. I also believe that his having the white house, with a dem senate, a dem house, and the media is his back pocket, would be a very dangerous combination, especially considering how common it is for his campaign to demonize anyone who doesn't support him. Scary. So I will vote for mccain, a reasonable person with experience and good judgement. McCains stances on a good number issues may not be exactly the same as mine, but at least i won't end up in a country with a bunch of rabid chanting supporters that have bought into his marketing and cult of personality, calling me racist dumb b—c if i criticize the president.

McCain rates a 5 on a scale of 1-10 for me, but the Obama rates a -10. Therefore I choose McCain.

WHY??   June 13th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Voting out of bitterness is dumb to me.
Clinton and Obama policies are a lot closer than Mccain's. To put him in office out of bitterness is punishing yourself not Obama or the Democrats.

Ted, WA   June 13th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I wouldn’t worry as the same amount of evangelicals and independents who voted Republican last time will cross over. It’s a reshaping of the coalitions for both parties.

However, it is now clear that these people didn’t support Hillary over the issues. And if these people do have an effect on the election, expect payback from the other parts of the coalition should Hillary ever decide to run again. These people will ruin her career, one that still has so much potential outside the presidency.

Dilbo   June 13th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

If you hate black people then I'm not sure we want your vote anyway.

Helen, NY   June 13th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Bower, I am happy that you came out in public sooner than later. Who is Obama? What has he got? He is a kid in politics. Count me in. I will also be with you to make John McCain win in coming November.Obama is a fraud and there is nothing in his portfolio. Imagine strongest country in the world has such a miserable candidate for the Democratic party. When we have persons like Howard Dean and similar, you cannot expect the party to prosper. Vite John McCain.

bettee   June 13th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

So he was rootin' for Bill Clinton's baby momma,
and she dain't win.

Rose   June 13th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

This isn't about Senator Obama, not is it about Senator Clinton. It's about the self-rightous, condesending attitudes of the Democratic party members. Senator Obama, may certainly make a good president, Senator McCain most likely won't. But the attitudes of some Democrates is certainly enought for me to vote for almost anyone other than Senator Obama, not because of him, because of them! Please get off of your high horse, before all Clinton supporters turn their backs on Obama. If you think 18 million votes won't matter…you may want to rethink.

Billiam the Kid   June 13th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Lol. Thats just ridiculous. Some people are just vindictive for no darn reason….

jason   June 13th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

"After a BITTER primary battle Clinton conceded the race to Barack Obama last week urging her supporters to back her rival."

AH! whoever wrote this article said the word "bitter." ELITIST!!

Ken   June 13th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Count me in as well! The only way that Obama will get my vote is if he puts Hillary Clinton on the ticket as VP.

Obama lacks the talent, skills, knowledge and experience to beat McCain, let alone be our next president.

Obama/Clinton or else McCain!

Doug   June 13th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Wow, Ellie! Calling someone sub-hunman because they said something you don't like. Pretty arrogant. Hope you get it back in spades!.

Disgusting!   June 13th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

These are the same people saying ugly things about Tim Russerts death today. You should read some of the hate filled "Good Riddance" posts from Hillary supporters. Nice group. Good riddance to you. I hope Tims family not reading this stuff.

Tim   June 13th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

This is unbelievable. Barack Obama won more states, more superdelegates, and was first overall in the popular vote. His name was not on the ballot in Michigan.. Clinton left her name on the ballot to try and win extra votes. He played by the rules and won fair and square. Her's was a good run – but it's over! Either vote for Obama, or don't vote at all. Make your little groups and be angry and frustrated but I promise it won't solve anything.

JMO   June 13th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

It's so simple, I just don't see what the big fuss is about. Citizens should do their best to vote for the PERSON they think would make the best president. I choose Hillary. If she doesn't run, my second choice is John McCain. If he doesn't run, I hope he's replaced by someone I like because I will NEVER vote for bo. He should not be allowed in Washington DC ~ let alone allowed to run for president. He is an empty suit with a demagogue complex just like Bush and will get us into more trouble than Bush and Cheney ever thought of.

GP   June 13th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

I cant support someone who is supported by Hamas terror group and who's spiritual advisor is Rev. Wright who is a so called "christian" that hates America , the Jews and white people. If I was Osama Bin Laden I would support him.

Bulldog   June 13th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Vote Democrat across the board both locally and nationally unless you like liars. The Republican party as a whole is down in the gutter and would rather lie and smear canditates to win rather than help the average American struggling just to get by in this horrible economy. Call it politics if you like, but when you have to make up outrageous lies and then blame it someone else, that is corrupt politics. If you want corruption go Republican. I personally would like to see this dirty corruption out of Washington and all government. That is why I will not vote for any Republican this year. The party is absolutely corrupt.

Freddy   June 13th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

I read all these blogs that say that Obama's views are just like Hillary's. Of course they are. She said them first. He's been riding her coat tails on every topic now. He doesn't have one single thought of his own. I think that's why he won't have a town hall meeting with McCain. Nothing will be scripted for him. He would actually have to have an opinion and he doesn't want the American people to know what kind of fraud he really is.

Christian   June 13th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

This is not American Idol, this is an election for the presidency of the most powerful nation on Earth. This primary season was a very divisive one, but it was ultimately a triumph of democracy that it ended fairly and peacefully with a fairly elected nominee. I know you Hillary supporters are bitter and upset, but voting for McCain because of these feelings is a rash decision and unwise. Were you supporting Hillary because she was a Clinton or because she was truly best for the country? If it was for the latter, do not forget the stark similarities between Barack's and Hillary's positions on a wide diversity of issues. The world is watching, and the future of the country is at stake. Listen to wisdom, prudence, your own feelings, and even Hillary and unite.

Another Obama supporter   June 13th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Funny, isn't it, how Clinton inspires her supporters. If Will Bower is a typical Clinton supporter, thank goodness Hillary lost. And thank goodness McCain will also lose in November.

CALI DUDE   June 13th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Who is Wil Bower and why should we care ?

Ginny, CA   June 13th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

I'm in, Mr. Bower. Thank you.

SueC   June 13th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

How can you be so vindictive that you would allow your country to continue it's downhill spiral into hell just because you didn't get your way? Waaa waaa waaa! Think about this country before you make a mistake we all have to pay for. Shame, shame on you.

Down with Obama   June 13th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

There are a lot of Clinton backers that are turning to McCain!! Just watch and see!!!!!!!!!!

Prasad   June 13th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Here is one more democrat for McCain.

Barry   June 13th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

What's this I hear about Hackabee joining Fix News?

E for Obama   June 13th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

All of these FOOLS need to be SLAPPED!!!

Clinton News Network   June 13th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

CLINTON NEWS NETWORK! Why don't you just endorse McCain, CNN?

Daniel   June 13th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Awesome…. So democrats don't like Roe v. Wade, or national health care, or ending the war, or helping the economy. I thought the democrats were the smart party. Everyone who follows this Puma move is dumber than people who ACTUALLY believe in republican ideals.

Chi4Obama   June 13th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

So let me see,
Most of John McCain's views on things like healthcare, the economy/taxes, and Iraq, directly contradict those of Hillary. But yet, PUMA supporters would still rather vote for McCain than Obama. Yeah, that's logical…..

Mike   June 13th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

How stupid are we? I can't remember the last time so many grown people whined like this. This experience argument is silly because I believe it was experience that got us into all this trouble in the first place. Lets all put on our helmets and hop on the short bus!

Steve   June 13th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

The man is entitled to his opinions, no matter how faulty or nuts they are….

Hillary is very bright and at the end of the day is a Democrat through and through. I am sure she is laughing at PUMA's rediculous statements. She most certainly does NOT want McCain in the White House, even though she didn't get the nomination. Those that think they're doing Hillary a favor by voting for McCain should remember what she said in her concession speech. "Vote Obama."

STILL FOR HILL   June 13th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

CARTER=BUSH=OBAMA

Far Left or Far Right have their own agendas. That's why we need people like McCain and Hillary running this country.

PUMA'S UNITE!

Abbey   June 13th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Obama's policies matched Hillary's because he basically copied them ver batim. She would be asked a question first, give a very detailed answer and he would simply say "I agree with Hillary".Today when he speaks about troop withdrawal he even uses her exact terminology.
Has anyone heard if Donna Braziel has resigned from the Dems She flatly stated she would if the supers decided the nomination. We're waiting Donna, you can join us a PUMA.

Dan , TX   June 13th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Well, thank God we know this is the low point for Obama. All the Clinton voters are polling for McCain and Obama still has a lead.

marie   June 13th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

All of you complaining about the DNC and their rules…you do realize that the RNC did the same thing to FL and MI dont you?

RT   June 13th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Whaaaaaa!!! Whaaaaa!! Whaaaaaaa!!!

Awe, does widdle baby need a diapy change?

What a loser.

Tim   June 13th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Idiot!! Enough said!!!

Cici diAngelo   June 13th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Mr Bower, I feel your pain, so to speak. Sure, you wanted to support your party but understandably any right-thinking American does not want an unknown/untested person like Obama to be elected to lead our country. Hats off to you because you are doing something about your politics, not just complaining…a true American patriot you are!

Who IS He   June 13th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Who exactly IS Barack Obama? Arrogant, condescending, no experience, flip-flopper with questionable character and judgment as evidenced by his choosing to maintain 20 year ties to some of the scariest people in our country? And we would want this guy to be our President? Sorry..but NO!

PUMA People United Means Action PAC

Bulldog   June 13th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

I was an independent when this whole Presidential campaign kicked off. I am proud to call myself a Democrat now after seeing and listening to all of the dirt and lies from the GOP and Republicans. I like Barack Obama and don't trust a word coming from the GOP. They are mud slingers and liars. Not only will I now vote for Senator Obama but will vote entirely Democratic because of the low ball dirty lies and horrible things coming out of the Republican party. What I've seen is that the Republicans like to call names, make false accusations, lie, smear, and anything they can do to win. I'm sure there are some integral Republicans out there, but overall I am disgusted with this party as a whole. They will not get my vote both locally and nationally.

Annette, Washington, DC   June 13th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Get over it. Had Clintion won, that would be the same message again, get over it. It's like children fussing because they did n't get their pick of the candy jar. To be upset with the DNC is foolish. The stakes are to high, in the end.

Xavier, Saint Louis, MO   June 13th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Will Bower is a moron and those that follow PUMA are morons also! Obama's and Clinton's policies were very similar, especially compared to John McCain. How dump can you PUMA followers be?
I hope you all suffer under John McCain. You bunch of racist, you deserve what you get!

Puzzled   June 13th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

I always vote for the rightward, most viable candidate. What is it with you democrats? Clinton and Obama both seem worthy of support if you're a democrat. I think you're becoming so accustomed to yelling "sexism" or "racism" and using them as bludgeons against everyone that doesn't agree with you that you forget and use them as bludgeons against yourselves.

Seth in Jacksonville, FL   June 13th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

To ALL Democrats – moderate or liberal, educated or uneducated, men or women, straight or gay, black, brown, or white, urban or rural, Clinton supporters or Obama supporters, and those in between:

Please recognize the importance of putting Obama in the White House and keeping McCain out of it. This is hugely important on so many levels. John McCain just doesn't share our vision of change and progress in America, and with all due respect to him and his service to the country, he is not the best person for the job.

Please vote with this in mind. This is our year. Let's band together and prove it.

Heather in Florida   June 13th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

TJ in Texas – easy for you to say "rules are rules." the voters disenfranchised by the decision had NO CONTROL over when the primaries or who was on the ballot. Slavish devotion to rules does not promote the kind of freedom and respect for individualism that I thought our country was made of.

Toni Castillo, Romeoville, IL   June 13th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Why should Hillary help Obama win the White House? He is a big guy he can do it himself. Shouldn't all the people, delegates/super delegates that voted and supported him to win the nomination continue to have faith in him??? Remember, Obama keeps saying that he is the only one that can bring change and unite the people. Then let him prove it!!!! Prove it that you don't need Hillary!!!

As a Hillary supporter, I won't vote for Obama because he is a not for the "bitter" people. He is for the "rich".

Roger from CA   June 13th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

I really try not to get emotional about these persons who (allegedly) are Democrats but would vote for McCain over Obama, but this is just SHEER IDIOCY!

As many folks have pointed out, Clinton and Obama are nearly identical as far as their policy positions.

But this imbecilic drum beat of sore losers who invested themselves in the Clinton personality rather than the policies she and the party advocates is maddening!!

Good God! Clinton supported the sanctions against FL and MI, and only "got religion" about their "dignity" when it served her ends! And I am so tired of these ridiculous complaints about systematic sexism, and trying to blame Obama for anything there might have been.

McCain is NO answer for the issues that Clinton advocates.

There were rules (including the exclusion of FL and MI) for determining the nominee that Clinton and her supporters knew from the start, and, by those rules, Obama won. So either support Obama or stop pretending you believe in the principles of the Democratic party.

Phil in KC   June 13th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

What a whiny, sour grapes, turn-coat! He is so spiteful that he will turn against his own party and his own self-interests to support the very policies that Hillary has been fighting against. It's called cutting your nose off to spite your face. Dog in the manger attitude also comes to mind. I was raised to believe both were very bad behavior.
If Obama loses this election because of the "disaffected" Hillary voters who chose to cross party lines and/or stay home, I guarantee you Hillary will not be the nominee in 2012. There will be such a back-lash against her, she won't come nearly as close as she did this year.

bob in L.A.   June 13th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Well, I gotta say, there are a lot of us out here who feel similarly.
Hillary is a moderate, Obama an ultra liberal and McCain will appeal to many of the Hillary people.
Personally i hope Mr. Bower thinks farter ahead than November and looks at the appointees for the Supreme Court and vote for sanity in the courts- not for a party or a man

Nikole   June 13th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Why would CNN give this man the time of day? Who is he? What has he ever done? No self-respecting woman, especially a woman for Hillary Clinton, would vote for McCain. That is an act of self-hatred.

Jeremy Swearingen   June 13th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

I find it hilarious that people feel Hillary got robbed. Before she was losing she backed the DNC's decision to strip Florida and Michigan of their delegates. Before she was losing her campaign said the contest was about delegates, not primary vote. And any claim that she made about having more votes than Obama was very, very misleading (didn't give Obama any votes in Michigan and didn't count caucuses). You people who are so bitter need to get a grip.

Marc   June 13th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Keep fighting the good fight, Mr. Bower. It amazes me how so many of the Obama kool-aid drinkers are still trying to bully Hillary supporters into voting for this usurper.

BTHogan   June 13th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

"Mario From Jersey: How long did it take you to type all that, let alone come to that conclusion? I'm guessing since you're a guido from Jersey, a few hours. Ay- Oh!"

Unlike Mario, I don't support McCain, but I find this comment to be disgusting. CNN, you're complicit in this racist hate-mongering for publishing the comment.

Chi4Obama   June 13th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Hey McCain "PUMA" supporters – GROW UP!

Luke Brown, Charleston SC   June 13th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

This nobody warrants a national story? Get real.

Spencer   June 13th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

I find it really REALLY funny that these PUMA peopel say 18 million strong and will never vote for Obama and wait 4 years for Clinton
but didn't do the math to see 18 million also voted against her and will again she will not win in '12. and if you are homeless you can't vote anyway so see what heappens when we are in the toliet because of vain stupidy.
i hope you can pay 8.00 for gas and when we have the draft again i hope it makes an exception for him to go, because if you are not willing to put your life on the line for this belief please don't put mine or my families!!!!!

Republican for Obama   June 13th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

PUMA IS A JOKE!!!!!!! Rules ARE rules, and Hillary LOST. And if the roles were reversed, Hillary would be FURIOUS if someone tried to change the rules…just like she had the DNC rules committee do.

PUMA? um no, PUMA "MY" A–!!

Obama '08

Amy Kathleen   June 13th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

How can someone who championed a female candidate also support a man who is not only against a woman's right to choose, but is against birth control in general? They are either very, very stupid, or the greatest hypocrites the world has ever known.

Just another reason to remain a sane independent, rather than a party sheep incapable of intelligent thought.

larry   June 13th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

i feel for all your kids as they go off to iraq

Mike, ATL GA   June 13th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

If these people would spend half the time they are spending on opposing Obama trying to make a difference in this world, we could be a lot better off. Just selfish….. Oh and who cares who you vote for?? That's your right. Just keep it too yourself. I for one am tired of you complainers. GET A LIFE!!!!

tina   June 13th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

I am a republican and I was planning on voting for McCain UNTIL I came across this peie of information about him. I was unaware that after his first wife stood by him while he was a POW and and stood by him after his return and helped him deal with the repercussions of that horrible ordeal, that whn she had a stroke and was left crippled that he divorced her and married Cindy just four weeks later. Now call me old fashioned or whatever you wish but for me that speaks to the kind of character that Mr MCCain has. It is no wonder that just today he is pronouncing that everyone should LAY OFF the wives. He doesn't want people to dig into his past wife situation. I have voted republican in the past not so much on the issues, but I guess for other reasons. But this year I am taking this election very serious and I am now listening to Mr OBama and I like what he stands for and I believe that he is honest and I think he has the best interest of the nation at heart.

Oren Ovadia, California   June 13th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

California for P. U. M. A !!!! Don't you love it… Democrats are more United than ever!!!! Pelosi you are sooo right when you said that the Democrats will Unite. Frankly my Dear, I don't see it.

Dan , TX   June 13th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

So a republican broke ranks to vote for Clinton and now that Clinton's out he's going back to the republicans.

And why would any democrat follow him rather than Clinton? Just trying to understand – are they all republicans?

Republican for Obama   June 13th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

As it is now, about 17% of HRC democrats will vote for McCain. That will probably drop to 10%, which is usual in most elections. I bet more than 10% of republicans will vote for Obama so the two will compensate each other. In addition, republicans are much more dissatisfied with their party choice then democrats and a lot of them will stay home.

Obama will win and Hillary will be gone forever. Let's hope these puma nutcases leave with her.

Loretta from California   June 13th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

I am learning so much this election year. It's not like Senator Obama is the only American candidate for President that has had little experience IN THE POLITICAL ARENA.

After ALMOST 30 years as a Democrat, I'm learning how I am expected to vote, when my favorite nominee is not selected.

And what you asked have I learned? I HAVE LEARNED THAT I SHOULD VOTE FOR THE OTHER PARTY.

Rena   June 13th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

What an idiot!! Remember is not about Hillary but about the American people as a whole. Wow!! These are the type of people running our country; I shouldn't be amazed this is why our country is in the state it is in. Yes, this is the result of Hillary Clinton. If is quack like a duck and it sounds like a duck then it is a duck. This is one of Hillary's babies she delivered. Please grow up!!!

Ralph   June 13th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

That reminds me, all you who voted McCain in spite of Obama, come years the clintons will still have their millions and not feel any inconvenience while you will be flipping burgers all night long to make ends meet. Nitwits !!

Rich   June 13th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

It is simple. When you vote, look at the issues. Obama and McCain are total opposites. Hillary and McCain is total opposites for that matter. Vote on the issues. Let's be adults here and be good examples to our children. If you vote on the issues, Hillary Supporters will vote for Obama. It is just that simple.

Matthew, Houston, TX   June 13th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Thank you, CINCINNATI, OHIO! I was trying to come up with an appropriate meaning for that and then saw yours. It is not only clever but true.

Of course, there is another meaning for PUMA and most men know what it is . . . ;-)

Mike in NOVA   June 13th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

How hard is it for people to comprehend!!!

The DNC's decision on Florida and Michigan and the "1/2 votes" HAS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH HILLARY LOSING!!!

YOU COULD"VE COUNTED FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN 100% AND OBAMA WOULD HAVE STILL LED IN PLEDGED DELEGATES (and unpledged)…

18 million people may have voted for Hillary, but MORE THAN 18 MILLION PEOPLE VOTED OR CAUCASED FOR BARACK OBAMA!

Josh MN   June 13th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

How is this even an issue amongst rational humans? How can people vote against everything they were fighting for out of spite?

Let me present an analogy to bitter Clinton supporters:

You want to improve your health and have the choice to eat an apple or orange. You prefer the apple but due to various reasons your grocery store only carries oranges. You become angry and eat a bag of skittles instead, causing long-term damage to your health so you can feel vindicated against the decision of the grocery store.

Key for uneducated:
Health = US economy,enironment, etc, apple= Clinton, orange = Obama, skittles = McCain, grocery store = democratic election process

A Real Democrat from Georgia   June 13th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

When I saw this story I had to blog. I cannot believe that CNN would waste page space with this garbage. I won't resort to name calling even though there are several that apply to this "gentleman". I respect Hillary Clinton greatly for all she accomplished but when I see stories like this one, I think I may have identified one of the problems with her campaign. Maybe she should have required people that worked for her campaign to at least be Democrats and share democratic ideals. It seems that many of the people that were on the Hillary train just wanted to see her elected and truly did not care about her proposed policies or campaign platform. HILLARY SUPPORTERS, PLEASE LISTEN UP PLEASE. HERE'S THE TRUTH.
1. BARACK AND HILLARY'S POLICIES ARE VIRTUALLY THE SAME!
2. NEITHER BARACK NOR HILLARY MADE THE RULES BUT BOTH AGREED TO ABIDE BY THEM BEFORE AND AFTER THE VOTERS VOTED.
3. DON'T BE DECEIVED, REPUBLICANS KNOW THAT THE ONLY WAY TO WIN IS TO DIVIDE THE TRUE DEMOCRATIC PARTY BY PAYING CRACKPOTS LIKE THIS GUY TO DRIVE A WEDGE BETWEEN US.

The Democratic party has always been one of inclusion. Whites have stood with blacks, jews have stood with christians and muslims, gays have stood with the straight and men have stood with women.

We are one Party. We are the True Democrats and we will WIN.

A Real Democrat

Chandler from Arizona   June 13th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Whoever else out there that is democrat turned Mccain is foolish and its obvious that they have no common sense #1This guy has said in the past Loud and Clear that he doesnt have knowledge on the economy #2Mccain has voted 8 straight times not to raise the minimum wage…..#3 Mccain cant read his own speeches from a teleprompter #4 He's voted several times against having a holiday for MLK….HELLO! MLK was a man who played a major roll in bringing americans together!

OBAMA FOR CHANGE 08!

People make no sense   June 13th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Will somebody ask if the republicans penalized Florida and Michigan in the same manner and the DNC? Ask him, why didn't 5 if Hillary supporters on the DNC board vote against giving both states delegates full votes recently? Ask him, didn't the very same Clinton campaign manager head the DNC board that penalized both states last year?

I guess undemocratic means, don't mess up my money or I'll go against you. Why did Hillary supporters threaten the DNC with not giving contributions if they didn't overturn what Hillary campaign people put into place? The very same legal document that had Hillary Clinton's signature

BW   June 13th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

PUMA!!!!

It is either Hillary in 2008, or McCain in 2008/Hillary in 2012 for me.

I will not vote for Obama, even with Hillary on the ticket in the VP slot (what an insult!).

Jiji   June 13th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Sore losers.

stu   June 13th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

who's this clown?

Paul   June 13th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

How is this news? So when Joe Schmo citizen decides to support McCain, it is worthy of CNN news coverage? This is poor journalism.

Davis   June 13th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Totally Agree. Hillary was the best choice to get the Dems elected. I will throw my support behind McCain. He will be a one term president then Hill can run again in 2012. I just cannot support Obama who has no experience. Talk is cheap but we need substance behind the talk.

T in Kzoo   June 13th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

To those who'd vote for McCain out of spite:

You're going to show those big, bad, mean Obama supporters and DNC members by "punishing" them by voting for McCain so that Hillary can have a shot in 2012?

If McCain wins, it will be perceived to be the fault of Clinton's supporters and Clinton herself. In that case, not only will she never have any political career ever again, she will go down in history as single-handedly launching the US into the Dark Ages with her bitter supporters. Hers, her husband's, and by extension, her daughter's reputation will be forever soiled, and people will remember the day when the people of the United States of America hated the Clintons more than they hated 8 full years of George W. Bush.

JB Cal   June 13th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Hey Bakersfield, I'm in California also. I'll be voting for Obama. I guess that cancels your vote.

Ralph   June 13th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

This guy cannot even be found on google. Even i am searchable. Who cares.. Let all the people who hold s grudge against Obama ( he did not even do anything wrong, he ran a clean campaign and won) vote for McCain and come back in 4 years and start whining about the real issues.
Put your petty, little baby attitude aside and think whats best for you, your children and grand children at heart. If you vote McCain, better have some kind of explanation for those Children when they ask you who you voted for and why…

Susan   June 13th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

I am so tired of the Hillary supporters and their threats, excuses, and overall negativity.

You want to vote for McCain, go ahead. Who really cares? Clearly you're not onboard with Democratic policies and philosophies, so your original vote for Hillary seems a little shaky.

Enjoy your endless war, the return to coat hangers, wage inequality, and a president who can't even get through one day without a gaffe. Voting out of spite is so childish, but I wouldn't expect much more.

A) Why is this newsworthy?   June 13th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

B) If you seriously sit down and make a list of the issues and where McCain and Obama stand it will be obvious (if you're looking for an honest, responsible, wise and visionary candidate) that Obama is the best bet (at least I think so). Seriously, go to his website and READ what he plans to do. Then, do the same with McCain. Don't rely on the media. As far as the delegate deal, my opinion is that the Bylaws committee found a really fair compromise. The didn't have to do anything, period. The argument that Hillary got more votes A) isn't exactly true (we have no idea how many voted for Obama in MI and it doesn't include the caucus states) AND B) WE ALL knew the rules of the game before and have known them for years! THE PRIMARIES ARE ABOUT DELEGATES. With that said, I do think our voting system needs a serious tune-up. I will argue w/ anyone over the experience issue. Obama has the WISDOM to lead . Just look at his campaign. The way he's handled the gaffes and the smears. His speeches. Seriously folks, can you name any other nominee in history that has been funded by and for the people? McCain hasn't. And believe me– he will be handing out lobbyist favors when/if he is in office. Those favors will affect us– one way or another.

McMillan Vanquest   June 13th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

it takes a real goon and a numbskull to vote against his/her own economic and political interest by supporting a republican candidate.

For each one of you who will not vote for Obama for whatever selfish and vicious reasons, there are several decent new voters, enlightened Republicans and independents who will vote for Obama.

America is moving forward and all of you backward twerps will be left behind to wallow in your ignorance.

Hillary for President   June 13th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Never Obama , he will lose in November. Change ? what change is talking about? I did not see o heard anething different? he is a loser he is dremer what scary! Go Hillary o McCaine 09.

Michael   June 13th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Hillary is out…Obama is in: GET OVER IT! You Billary supporters really crack me up. You believe in Clinton but since she didn't make it, you'll vote against your principals just for SPITE! How childish…and dangerous! I will hold Billary supporters accountable if McCain is elected (which isn't gonna happen), as well as accountable for more military deaths/wounded in action in Iraq, not to mention the numerous innocent civilians that will be killed/wounded in an "unfounded and unpopular war" which we started.

Vote McCain= More dealths, more lies, and more war….not to mention how lame is on the economy! God help us.

M.S. Indiana   June 13th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Talk about showing true colors… bet he was not going to stay HRC supporter ones the primaries was over anyways…. nice jump flip floper

The United Segregated States of America   June 13th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

WHY DO PEOPLE HATE OBAMA SO MUCH? WHAT DID HE DO TO YOU PEOPLE TO MAKE YOU AIM YOUR BITTERNESS TOWARDS HIM? WE ARE ON THE SAME TEAM are not we?!?!

I dont think Americans are that stooopid…Hate to admit it but….

this is pure racism!I am convinced that If Mccain was black …people just wouldn't vote!

Never seen this kind of bitterness before when the race was all white males.

America will criticize Obama for every little mishap of his Presidency. Just because his inexperieneced? Yeah right!

Von Bismark Vienna   June 13th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

BOUGHT TO DO THE DIRTY JOB!

Muckinello   June 13th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Good. After backing up a looser he can back up the other one!

carrie bama   June 13th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

who cares?
i dont
and millions more dont,too

Tabet Killianah   June 13th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

People supporting HRC are doing so on the basis of two points:

1. They are racist and can't stand seeing Obama in the House

2. They are feminist, and can't stand to see a man winning in a more
correct way…For a HRC win would mean women are now taken
seriously or in another way, they can bull men.
What a way of thinking is that?

3. They hate the Administration of Bush but are ready to vote MAc Cain
Are you confused dear Friends? What will you achieve with hatred?

God bless you!

TXBad1   June 13th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

I also, Have changed and will Vote for McCain, we Voted for Hillary for a reason not Obama, If the DNS and super delegates do not accept that than let them win with out Hillary supporter Votes! Obamanites you ask for it you got it!

No Obama in 2008

Dem in NW   June 13th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

way to go!

America the p   June 13th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

WHY DO PEOPLE HATE OBAMA SO MUCH? WHAT DID HE DO TO YOU PEOPLE TO MAKE YOU AIM YOUR BITTERNESS TOWARDS HIM? WE ARE ON THE SAME TEAM are not we?!?!

I dont think Americans are that stooopid…Hate to admit it but….

this is pure racism!I am convinced that If Mccain was black …people just wouldn't vote!

Never seen this kind of bitterness before when the race was all white males.

America will criticize Obama for every little mishap of his Presidency. Just because his inexperieneced? Yeah right!

Seam, Florida   June 13th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

People like Bower are pathetic. Yes, Hillary had many, many voters, but guess what – so did Obama. Someone had to loose. Get over it already.

Haden   June 13th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

The Democratic Party did uphold democratic principles. They have rules on when primaries may be conducted. Florida and Michigan violated those rules. Anger should be directed at the people in those states who decided to violate the rules, not Senator Obama. If elections are not conducted according to rules, then there is no democracy and the potential for corruption is endless.

Annie   June 13th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Count me in as another life long democrat vowing not to vote for Obama.

I cannot in good conscious support a candidate who spent the last 20 years participating in a raci st church.

As democrats we have always stood up against raci sm why should we stop now just because the candidate is black,

Randy   June 13th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

The way my party turned on Hillary not that she did not win but how she was treated. Makes me sick and I will never vote for Obama. He is so unprepared and will not win, the republicans are going to bring everything the media should have.

Kevin   June 13th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

P= Petty
U= Unbelievably Stupid
M = Misguided
A = I'm not allowed to say in polite company.

For each PUMA on this list, I've added 5 new registered voters to my goal… You see, PUMAs while you whine about a "stolen" election, and throwing away democratic principles this primary season (what a joke, these are the same rules that were used to nominate Bill Clinton, John Kerry, Al Gore, etc.) I'll be spending my two weeks vacation registering new voters. Each time you whine, I get fired up and add more to my list.

You should be familiar with Monsters Inc – you know the movie for little kids – in it, the monsters use children's screams as energy for their city (a little freaky I know) – I'm going to use your whines for my energy.

Keep it coming PUMAs.

McCain = Pain   June 13th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

I guess you didn't vote for Hillary because of the issues. Obama and Hillary are essentially the same issue-wise. To vote for the total opposite person (McCain) is insanity!

Jodi   June 13th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

To think that because he may have presented information and opinions that may have disagreed with our own is a reason to be cheering that he died just brought DEB and NANCY FROM FL to a new low. Hillary, the caring person she is would be ashamed of you both. Just know that today was TIM"s day but the day is not over and it could be your too and if not there is still tomorrow.
You guys are utterly dispicable

CNN please post this. I want them to see it

Trey L.   June 13th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

If the man really feels that way let him go! Yeah, dude catch fire!
We in the democratic party are better off without your whining a—!
Grow up! You can't even respect the things your girl Hillary stood for…..again be gone. Catch Fire Dude Catch Fire!

Confused Canuck   June 13th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

"Holds out hope that the GOP will uncover potentially harmful information"

After 8 disastrous years and now finally, standing at the precipice of desperately needed, real, generational change, this guy wants to blow the whole thing up because he didn't get his way.

Americans (Democrats, Independents and Conservatives) need to take a step back and look at where their country is, and how much the world is desperate for their leadership.

Rise above it. The world is waiting.

Shelley Uva   June 13th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

If you supported Hillary Clinton and now plan to vote for John McCain, you are a fool. John McCain is not a maverick or an independent – he is a deeply conservative Republican who is anti-choice, pro-Iraq war and totally clueless about the economy. McCain may have once stood against the Bush White House, but he is now totally a part of it. If you are angry at the Democratic Party, then send emails to get rid of Howard Dean but don't vote against your own prinicples. Obama's positions are almost identical to Hillary's, and Hillary was not cheated out of anything. The Obama campaign just had a better strategy. I am a former supporter of Hillary Clinton. I would have liked to see a woman president, but more than anything, I want to see a Democrat in the White House and if you are a Democrat (or an Independent or what used to be called a moderate Republican), you should feel that way too.

RP in Minneapolis   June 13th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Brilliant! So, you obviously believed in Clinton's message and plans. Obama's are very similar. But, as a result of your own selfishness in not getting your exact candidate into the general election, you will vote for the COMPLETE OPPOSITE of Clinton? Does this really make sense??? This is ignorant at best!

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   June 13th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

what a JERK….

Republican for LIFE!   June 13th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Hey, we don't want hilbillies and her supporters. The thought of you guys switching over to our side makes us wanna puke! You can keep your lousy vote, we don't need ya!

ALLBAMALLTHETIME   June 13th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Poor. Uneducated.Miserable.Adults.
Pissy.Unyielding.Mindless.Aggravants

Justin Rankin   June 13th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Home she left in January 1993? what are they talking about? The home she left on January 20th 2001 is what they mean.

American Voter   June 13th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Once upon an election dreary, democrates cried, their eyes all teary,
Over delegates lost, and ridiculous claims of ill begotten lore–
Whilst I chuckeled, almost laughing, instantly there came a clapping,
The roar of Democrats snapping, yapping about this endless bore.
"Tis just polotics", I muttered, "flapping gums of endless bore–
Only this, and nothing more."

Quote this voter "NEVER MORE"

Ya'll need to stop crying and start worrying about the real issues…It doesn't matter who gets in office, nothing is going to change…we'll keep losing our rights, and get taxed into the poor house. Then we'll lose our medical benefits and having nothing left to retire on.

Samuel   June 13th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

PUMA or no PUMA it is still OBAMA.
Yep….who cares about PUMA? I do not know of any single PUMA among my numerous friends who voted for Hilary. They say they will vote for OBAMA just because they are worried about the economy and trust that OBAMA will deliver. That is why they will vote for him.

And, if you care to know, they have plans to ask their families and friends to vote for OBAMA for a change that All Americans Can Trust.

I voted for Hillary and I will vote for OBAMA. How about that? Pretty Awsome, eh.

fairandstraight   June 13th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I am so glad the God's eyes are on the sparrow. This man has issues. Be very careful the GOP does not uncover more of Sen. Clinton's dirt by the convention.

If he had issues with the democratic process of election a nominee, then he should have be in McCain's camp from the beginning. The DNC was fair with Florida and Michigan. I am sorry that so many people are willing to sit back and support states that break the rules of the party while overlooking states that abided by the rules. According to the vote in all fifty states, there were just as many people that do not and did not want Sen. Clinton as well. We are citizens of the United States as well. No one wronged Sen. Clinton. I am sorry that people invested so much in getting the Clinton's back in the whitehouse over the past ten years. If this man was a true Democrat, he would never try to campaign against Sen. Obama. This sounds like a personal agenda at work to me.

May God be with you Sen. Obama. This campaign reminds me of how people reacted when the walls of segregation was about to be torn down. It's a shame that people think the white house is for "whites only." Sen. Clinton does not have any real experience that qualifies her to be a better president than Sen. Obama. According to their voting records, there is just a very small difference. Furthermore, when you look at their records, you would think Sen. Obama was the 60 year old with more experience. She voted for the war and supports the gas tax holiday scheme.

McCain has admitted to the lack of knowledge on economy and has shown that he is a warmonger, yet fake democrats are willing to support him out of spite to the DNC for not giving Hillary the nomination. Sen. Obama was less than 30 delegates short of the nomination while Sen. Clinton was over 200 delegates short, and people think she won. Maybe by mid-summer, it will get hot enough to unfreeze their brains.

ladyatlaw2   June 13th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

lOOK EVERYONE ITS LIKE THE CELTICS LAST NIGHT UP AGAINST THOSE AGED VETS.YyOUTH BEATS EXP AND DEFINATELY BEATS IGNORANCE…GO OBAMSA GO CELTICS..STOP WHININ

Reality Check   June 13th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

And all the talk about finding out stuff on Obama is dumb as well because you won't. People who wish things on others winds up happening to them. It is pathetic that you cannot vote for Obama because he is Black. You really should leave the country and form the United States of Racists. If the only thing you can attack Obama with is lies, petty rumors and hopeful dirty information on him then you gays and butches are up a creek without a paddle. Like I said before, come november you will be kissing Obamas butt. You were losers in the primary and you will be losers in the general. You all know how to pick the loser huh? First Hillary and now Mccain. Any attack bounces right off Obama and makes the attacker look stupid so keep it up, you only make yourselves look dumb. Oh and vote against your interest if you want. when your jobs get taken away and given to India, I will be laughing at you and riding by in my BMW. I might give you some change but its to many bums out on the streets already. You all will just have to get a job abd stop begging me for my change.

Billiam   June 13th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Hillary and McCain have one thing in common, race. hmmmmm.
Let's not bring up experience. Look at what 8 yrs of experience has given us. Being a POW does not make you a good military leader.
Bush served in the military–Need I say more?

Marc   June 13th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I would like someone, PLEASE – ANYONE, to explain to me how they think the Democratic Primary was unfair. Seriously, I want a Clinton supporter to tell me HOW the primary was unfair. I keep hearing this, and keep scratching my head. Florida and Michigan were punished for holding their primaries early. Both candidates agreed to it in advance, and agreed that those delegates would not be seated at the convention. Barack Obama won more states, delegates, AND the popular vote (as you know, he was not on the ballot in Michigan because it was NOT GOING TO COUNT). Since the race was so close, the DNC decided to seat half of the FL and MI delegates to make people happy. The DNC did not screw things up, FL and MI did!!!! What is so hard to see about this??? Obama had to deal with his pastor (two of them) saying some stupid, stupid things – none of which came directly out of his mouth at ALL. Hillary definitely had sexist things throw at her too. They both had obstacles to overcome. I want to hear a legitimate reason as to why ANYONE thinks Hillary got cheated. It baffles me, 100%. And if you are seriously thinking of voting for John McCain, you honestly have zero idea what you are talking about — or are a racist. One or the other. Let's hear from you.

Carol, WI   June 13th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

I've been to the PUMA site and it is the same dozen or so people who are in fantasyland making comments about how they can sabatoge the election so Hillary can run in 2012. As all of you say you will not forget about the treatment of Hillary come November, I remind you nearly 18 million people also voted for Obama and we will not forget come 2012 who is to blame if Obama loses this fall. If that happens, Hillary won't even be able to keep her senate seat much less run for POTUS again. Get back to reality.

Robert   June 13th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

How immature.

barbara   June 13th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

I suspect Will Bower and many of the posters here are neocons who are trying to persuade Democrats to vote for McCain. They never wanted Hillary to win the general election, only the Democratic nomination so that McCain could win the general.

Anyone who backed Hillary but votes McCain never cared about Hillary's positions on the issues.

Tonya, Richmond, VA   June 13th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

AND WHAT KILLS ME IS THAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING THE DNC IS FORCING OBAMA DOWN YOUR THROATS..WHAT BS!! IF YOU ARE A TRUE DEMOCRAT, ONCE YOUR CANDIDATE OF CHOICE IS OUT, THE NEXT THING TO DO WOULD BE TO VOTE FOR THE LAST STANDING. IVE NEVER IN MY LIFE SEEN THIS PARTY SO DIVIDED..WHY..BECAUSE HE'S BLACK!

Jeffrey B. Rose   June 13th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

In view of the fact that the policy differences between Senators Clinton and Obama are almost nonexistent, these people must be racists or fools or both. They claim to be for democracy, but they cannot handle the fact that their candidate lost; send them to a gulag somewhere.

PCS / North Carolina   June 13th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Yes, if the "Predominant female clinton supporters" wants Hillary or any female President in the future, they better get behind Obama. Or else they will not see a African american male or a European American female president ever.

Obama supporter and true Democrat   June 13th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Democratic principles thrown out? You've got to be kidding me.

The winner WON. The loser LOST. you want the loser to win?
Let's say that ALL the delegates were seated from Florida and Michigan, and that no delegates were awarded to Obama for Michigan. He would have STILL BEEN IN THE LEAD. And yes, he would have still had the superdelegate support to win the nomination. What would you have said then? "Well, he's black, so he shouldn't have won!!"

You may laugh at how silly that sounds, but that is nothing compared to how silly you "McCain supporters" sound. You are going to be voting for someone that shares none of the same values as you do, instead of someone who shares basically ALL of the same values? Would you vote against your family just to get back at one of your family members?

I'll stop there. I just want to let you know that you Clinton-turned-McCain supporters are betraying Hillary Clinton. Good job!! That's something to be proud about!!

Darth Vadik, CA   June 13th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Why is this guy talking about principles?
Hillary is the one who kept trying to change the rules.

And one more thing about women who will vote for McCain,

Do you know this guy left his first wife after she got into an accident
He always votes against women, you know that stuff like equal pay, birth control, mamogram screenings.

Check it out, his record on voting for women is SCARY.

CJ   June 13th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Hillary Only and Chrissy, Tx:

Do you both smoke the same brand of crack or what?

AG   June 13th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

TO ALL YOU OBAMA SUPPORTERS……LETS GET ONE THING STRAIGHT. OBAMA WON THE PRIMARY BECAUSE OF CAUCASES WHICH ARE NOT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE SPEAKING. THEY ARE PARTY INSIDERS WHO SIT AROUND THE TABLE AND DECIDE.THEY SHOULD BE ABANDONED AND THERE SHOULD BE PRIMARYS IN EVERY STATE. I MEAN HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO WIN THE PRIMARY IN A STATE LIKE TEXAS AND LOSE THE CAUCASES? I SAY STAND UP FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN WILL BOWER AND I TOO WILL SUPPORT JOHN MCCAIN BECAUSE I KNOW ITS THE RIGHT THING TO DO.
FORMER HILLARY SUPPORTER NOT FOR AN OBOMINATION
OUR NEXT PRESIDENT:
JOHN MCCAIN 08
I AM TOO PROUD OF MY COUNTRY

Robert - Atlanta   June 13th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Can you say racism is brewing. No one has any reason as to why they wont vote for Obama. His principles and ideas are in alignment with Clinton and the only thing you can throw at him is the "experience" tag line……Give me a break. Why dont you just come out and say it! The whole lot of you are either racist for your comments not to vote for Obama becasue not one of you can specify one other thing other than "experience" that makes him different from Clinton. The old white sheets will be coming out soon I bet for the PUMA group and by the way….PUMA is a trademarked name! I see that going away VERY QUICKLY!

carrie bama   June 13th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

you pple are so delusional.
where is hillary?
hanging her head in shame
if u want to whine,and moan abt it
pls ur free
but spare us ur ignorance on this page.
whine at home or at ur factory jobs
if u havnt noticed,its beteween obama and maccain now
so just shut up abt it,already

matt from NY   June 13th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Who the heck is Will Bower?

Hillary herself clearly stated on numerous occasions that both her and Obama both shared nearly the same exact vision for this country.

The 21 debates they had started to get petty and boring because they could not debate the issues… they were just to similar.

Why would anyone vote against their beliefs just because their choice for office did not get selected??? That moronic notion goes beyond throwing a temper tantrum…. it's just plain backwards thinking.

I agree that Obama does not have as much experience as Hillary or McBush…. but who here can't name 5 super successful presidents whose only experience was a term as Govenor?

I was a republic until these primaries. I would have been happy to support Hillary but I really grew to appreciate Obama. The man studied Constitutional Law at HARVARD!!! He was a state senator as well as a US senator.

If there was ever a time for a candidate to have strong constitutional values, a desire to change the way we think about politics, and an undeniable stance on the war in Iraq…. it is right now.

I will cast my vote this election for a Democrat. I am proud to support Obama and I urge all McCain and Hillary supports to have hope and strength and vote for Obama.

Matt from NY
Former Blue Collar Republican Male

What if?   June 13th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Chrissy, TX June 13th, 2008 4:25 pm ET…You are not alone. I am just waiting for Novmember to come so me and my whole family can vote for McCain. Like McCain said today in his town hall meeting in New Jersey, the American people first before their party. God bless Hillary, McCain and America!
—————————————————————————————
WHO CARES THAT'S YOU AND YOUR FAMILY RIGHT…ANOTHER NO BODY WHO WANTS 15 MINS. OF FAME.

Val   June 13th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Excuse me donna. Michigan's Governor is a Democrat Jennifer Granholm, do some research before pointing fingers and don't blame Republicans for everything that happens (and doesn't happen to you).

Josh, WA   June 13th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

The Democratic party betrayed the democratic system by imposing sanctions on Florida and Michigan, by giving them only 1/2 their vote?

How did the Republican party handle Florida? Oh yeah, by imposing sanctions and giving them only 1/2 their vote! People like Will Bower need to stop agitating our citizenry and respect the rules which must be maintained in order to ensure a legitimate democratic process.

Exactly what democratic principle would be upheld by creating a system for the execution of a legitimate and accountable public vote, only to allow that system to be violated by any person or state government without penalty?

Tonya, Richmond, VA   June 13th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

in other words…

the man is threatned by a black man and doesnt want to see him president…

I'VE NEVER seen people jump to the other side of the spectrum because they candidate didnt make it.

NEVER

its crazy. there are more deep seeded issues as to why no one wants to vote for him

CAN YOU COME UP WITH ANY OTHER REALISTIC REASON AS TO WHY HE WONT MAKE A GOOD CANDIDATE BESIDES THE SAME TIRED LINE…"HE HAS NO EXPERIENCE"?

I MEAN REALLY HOW MANY TIMES WILL WE RUN THAT THROUGH THE DIRT?

Sarah   June 13th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

The entire concept of forming a "PUMA" party is quite CHILDISH. I suppose a few people feel that their sense of entitlement was taken from them and in order to balance these feelings they show out, pout, and pout some more. And, "Oh Yeah, I'm a PUMA" Pathetic!

Chris   June 13th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

How selfish of so many Clinton supporters to let the appointment of supreme court justices hang in the balance, to allow our troops to die in Iraq, to allow our education system to crumble, to see health care costs rise, to promote inequality among sexes, races, and sexual orientations, to see the image of the US continue to be blackened across the world…and all to "show" the Democratic party and Barack Obama, whatever that means. This is nothing but cutting off the nose to spite the face. People like this man are traitors to the United States of America – they'll sacrifice the country just to get their way. No wonder they're going to vote Republican in November.

Jim   June 13th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

maturity level about that of an 8 yr old.

Sharon Minnesota   June 13th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

After 30+ years of Democratic loyalty, I am also leaving the party behind with their extreme ideology. However, I'm not agreeable with the profanity used by this guy. McCain is a great man with great ideas. Don't let all the Obama scare tactics fool you. You should be afraid of him and his Chicago style politics.

P.S. R.I.F. You should be on medication for that case of mental illness you are suffering from (paranoia).

Monica for Obama in Indiana   June 13th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

And Now What? He must don't have any women in his life. He is voting for all of their rights to be removed.
Go ahead dummy and vote for McCain. 'Too bad the saying is "too old to vote" for you it should be "too dumb to vote"

Go Obama 08

No Billary and No Bayh for VP
CNN, I guess since I added this last line, you won't post (LOL)

rachel   June 13th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Yeah its funny that mrs obama said she didnt know if she would support clinton if she won, now everyone expects people just to jump on the bandwagon that is Obama.

No   June 13th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

NO TO O'DUMB'A

Clinton to McCain

Dems Unite   June 13th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Go ahead, vote for McCain, put him in office and live with another 4 years of Bush policies – and worse – as he appoints supreme court justices who take away even more of our rights. I am fortunate enough to be able to survive another 4 years of this nonsense. Pro Choice really isn't an issue for me any more. All of you whiney babies who choose to go this path better be ready to deal with it. Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it.

Bill   June 13th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Obama will never get my vote.

Change should have been a woman in the White House.

Hillary had the experience for a change: America blew it.

carrie bama   June 13th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

seriously,who cares?
hillary threw away all morals when she violated rule no 11.
so goodbye,
and pls dont just vote for mccain,pls vote for hitler,too
i dont care

Ilene MI   June 13th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Another nut case supporting Hillary. Where do these people get their ideas?? The DNC was generous to give Florida and MI half their delegates. Hillary being the only one on the ticket in MI makes it a far fetched example of fairness to get all the delegates in that state.
Clinton lost for one reason and one reason only. She played dirty and she lies and she was a VERY poor example of a respectable politicain. I get sick of hearing it was because she was a woman. It was because she was a dirty rotten lying woman who was vindictive and selfish.

PCS / North Carolina   June 13th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

"The group is predominantly comprised of female Clinton supporters, said Bower. "

Does it ring a bell !!

Warren Dukes   June 13th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Look around and see the high cost of everything and your salary has not been boosted at an all time rate.

NoMcSame   June 13th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

See ya wouldn't wanna be ya. Don't let the door knob hit ya where the good Lord split ya.
Who cares? 99% of the people don't even know who he is. Give me news please.

George   June 13th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

No traitor shall ever enjoy peace! This is the Judas among democrats!

Ken   June 13th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

jt — I can understand your apprehension in voting for an unexperienced candidate. But note that it did not stop you for voting for Bush, twice! Now, all of a sudden, lack of experience is important to you? You partisan, hypocritical hack.

The difference with Obama is that he actually has the brains to analyse situations and come to sound conclusions. The neo-puppet YOU put in office couldn't outthink a flounder — Cheney and the neo-cons got everything they needed from the neo-clown.

You neo-morons really entertain me! What a comedy show on thought processes you guys put on.

Ed Florida   June 13th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I don't get it, on the issues Clinton and Obama are almost the same compared to McCain. I can understand being frustrated, and not liking Obama that much, but why would you want to support some who on the issues is no where near your first choice.

It doesn't make sense. I understand your upset, but think about what you are doing. How does this make Clinton look? She is supporting the party, and she is supporting Obama, you aren't supporting her now.

I agree the Democrats in Florida got Screwed by the Republican Gov, and Legislator, by pushing up our primary, and then the DNC punished just the Florida Democrats by saying they won't count our votes, but I'm not going to start voting Republican now, they got us in this mess to begin with.

Will that is what you are doing, playing right into their hands, America can't take another Bush Presidency.

What if?   June 13th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

"If parties won't uphold democratic principles; who will?"
Thank God he isn't what principles are about..,,,,,….. This type of bad anger and bad attitude is SCARY……….To….kim hussein taylor portland, oregon…I'm sure many will agree with your comment.

WILL SOMEBODY GIVE THIS MAN15 MINS OF FAME, AND A ROOM FOR A DAY IN THE EAST OR WEST WING AT 1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BEFORE JANUARY 1ST…… PLEASEEEEEEEEE……….
BEFORE OBAMA MOVES IN, OF COURSE!…….THE WORLD WILL MOVE FORWARD WITH YOU OR WITHOUT YOU…

HAPPINESS AND LOVE IS A BLESSED…….. ANGER IS A ILLNESS ONLY GOD CAN CURE…..

FactCheck   June 13th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Angry bitter racists and a bunch of cry babies to boot. If McCain should win, I hope he can scrape their stain off the bottom of his shoes.

Chris   June 13th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Who is this irrelevant nobody, and why do we care? Is CNN going to cover every bitter malcontent spawned out of these primaries?

Val   June 13th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Smart decision Mr. Bower.

Together We Can! United We Will!

McCain 08!

Lorraine Moser   June 13th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

First, I am an Independent and not supporting anybody is this race. Having clarified that… you Obamabots just can't be civil, can you? Go ahead & continue writing such comments but remember…He's NOT President yet so stop calling people with a different opinion crybabies!!

Ron, LV   June 13th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I have no seen one good reason why so called experience matters. Chaney and Rumsfeld had more experience than anyone, and look at what they did. Judgment and the ability to inspire a lot more important than experience, especially bad experience. If the positions were reversed and Clinton had won, would they still be complaining about the process? If not, then they should not complain about it because their candidate did not win. They all played by the same rules and that is fair.

Under the radar, in Oregon   June 13th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

I for one do not want women's rights, or should I put it, any ones rights to be taken away from them. McSame, imo, is not the right person for the country at this time. We need REAL change. How could someone that supposedly (sp?) support humanity back a Repub?!?!?!?

Marti, Plano, TX   June 13th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

First of all, I understand that the PUMA "PAC" isn't a real PAC. More importantly, I really don't understand why this is news. Didn't we raise our kids to not be sour-grapes cry-babies? And finally, a lot if issues that are on the table (equal pay, choice, civil liberties) don't seem to be of particular importance to what I'm guessing is an average WASP with an axe to grind. Go cry in your latte, dude.

Ilona Proud Canadian   June 13th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Folks

Please, please, don't let this guy get to you!!

This is exactly why Hillary is keeping all of her delegates! This has been the plan from the time she realized that she would lose to Barack. Don't let the Clinton Big Chiefs fool you.

Have you not noticed that Hillary is nowhere to be seen? She is in the background cooking up something, and hoping, (just like Bower is hoping)

Don't think this is the last you are going to hear about this disgusting nonsense! They are trying every kind of smear and pressure to get Barack out of the race. There will be a lot more coming in the next few months! Believe me when I say that Hillary is lying low just waiting to pounce.

But boy I would hate to me an American if she should somehow steal the Nomination from Barack. I can just see the rioting in the streets of America!

Just listen to Bower's statement!….
===========================

"He holds out the hope that the GOP will uncover potentially harmful information between now and then"

"At that time the party might be desperate for another candidate"

This is the only way that Hillary and her henchmen can win! They will do anything to win, by ANYTHING I mean they will concoct lies and pretend it is the truth.

Please Barack Supporters keep your eyes and ears open and watch out for Barack and his family!

Jim   June 13th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Wait'll he overturns roe vs wade then we'll see what they'll be saying…idiots…the future they are willing to waste for their children…

FairMinded   June 13th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Good. That makes her feel better.

PA_man_in TX   June 13th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

All those of you threatening to vote for McCain are silly and rebellious. We are democrats , we don't want DEMONCRATS in our party, you are free to form PUMA. Obama wins in November. Stop being racist and VOTE FOR CHANGE.

I'm the PA man and I approve this message.

June   June 13th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Anger and bitterness like that is bad for your health and can lead to hypertension and heart disease… just a thought

Warren Dukes   June 13th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

The supporter who is turning to McCain is trully an idiot and the other s who follow him are as just as stupid and sick. McCain isn't our man open your eyes and Look around to what has occure under the preset administration.

John Q   June 13th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

how old is this guy? 12?

politics may be too stressful for him if he's gonna be this upset over a losing bid

btw, cnn:

unless this guy is a superdelegate? this totally irresponsible reporting

way to go

CJ   June 13th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

This clown Bower is probably at the epitome of stupidity. A fool like this needs not to be in office because the popularity contest in his mind didn't go the way he wanted and he's upset. I'm sure many people are upset, but does that mean you choose the option of having our troops continue fighting in a war that should not have been authorized or waged for possibly another 100 years when McCain said on television not but a few days ago that he doesn't have a timetable for pulling our troops out and to him it it doesn't even matter? That wasn't a gaff, it was inline with what he has been saying and thinking all along. You mean to tell me that this fool Bower would want to put someone in power like McCain that has no inkling of the economy and how it's affecting Americans and has no idea of what he's going to do? I say to Bower and his followers more power to them and be gone with them.

chris (hartford, ct)   June 13th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

So Hilary Clinton supporters are now choosing to vote for a conservative republican anti-pro choice, anti-gay civil rights candidate….out of spite? To show everyone what…. that they can be spiteful when they don't get their way? Thanks, really, after the last 17 months I had no idea.

AntiBrenda   June 13th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

It was known all along that in the campaigns there were people who were not issue oriented democrats but racist pigs who care less about the issues or even their party affiliation but only their shallow selfish un-informed ends. Where does a guy like Bower stand? He behaves like a stone age creature and worse still he is trying to gather other people to be idiots like him. Shame on you Bower. This is the 21st century and yes, if you were looking for a certain color candidate then your party affiliation does not count. Go ahead and vote for next closer color but dont try to stupify people with your ludicrous excuses.

Peter Damoah-Afari   June 13th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Hahahahahaha……………..this is a cheap person and a looser. Who cares she or he can vote for McCain. There are so many intelligent people who will vote for Obama.

Pat in Cali   June 13th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Is he angry at America, too, or is he just angry? or is he just stupid. He should have stayed on the Republican side of the fence.

Case in point, all of you Clinton supporters who will back McCain are really Republican. The real Democrats will support the Democratic ticket.

Kyle South Carolina   June 13th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

WOW!! YOU CALL YOURSELF A DEMOCRAT OR A CLINTON STAGEMAN? LOOK INTO THE MIRROR AND BE HONEST……….

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   June 13th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

WAAA WAAA WAAA!

Honey, it's your turn to change his diaper! :(

Darth Vadik, CA   June 13th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

What an idiot.

Enlightened Voter   June 13th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Because of how Clinton reacted throughout this entire campaign and afterwards and her followers has all but ruined her political careers. She won't even win reelection back in the senate, just watch and her supporters have helped to ruin her. HAHAHAHAHA

DAVID   June 13th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

PUMA!!!
PUMA!!
PUMA!!

SO MUCH FOR OUR AMERICAN DEMOCRACY
YOU PICK AND CHOOSE WHICH VOTES TO COUNT TO GET YOUR GUY ELECTED…JUST LIKE HOW SADDAM HUSSEIN IN IRAQ WON ELECTION

PUMA!!!!

JMA   June 13th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

How EVIL!!!

Tom   June 13th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Bower can kiss my Irish American Arse. You're no Democrat, Mr. Bower; You are just a racist Democrap who looks like he's 15 years old. Anyone who would rather see a 72 year old guy who wants to stay at war for 100 years than see Obama president has no other excuse than being a flat out racist. But for someone in Oklahoma, I don't expect anything more than just that. Redneck. Good riddance… be gone with you.

Luis   June 13th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

This is only the beginning Obamites…………………….

All your trash talking and the DNC's dirty tricks are "coming home to roost!"

Hmmmm, who's Pastor said that once????????????????

By the way, a recent poll showed that 10 out of 10 idiots support Obama. Came from as reliable a source as the Communist News Network so it must be gospel :)

Peace Out Playas, LOL

Marie in California   June 13th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

I'm with Will Bower 100%. He's right on target. I've been the PUMA link and a number of others that are similar in character…..Clinton supporters rallying around McCain.

I've been a Hillary supporter but, after watching her treatment by the DNC thoughout the entire primary season, ending with the Rules Committee meeting in DC a few weeks ago, where they pushed, shoved and dragged Obama over the finish line…..well, I am through with the DNC and their hand-picked candidate.

But I AM supporting McCain. He is a centrist and moderate (like me), a decent and honorable man with a good track record. I am putting both "Hillary for President" and "McCain for President" bumper stickers on my car. And my best summer attire will be either a Hillary t-shirt topped with a McCain button…..or a McCain t-shirt topped with a Hillary button. I have both.

Personally, I can't believe people are dumb enough to vote for Obama!

No Abomination in the Presidency!

Hussein Hussein, Husseinville   June 13th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

It is quite shocking the lengths to which some people will go when they don't get what they want.

I chalk this up to the videogame generation. It's all about winning and not the process or critical thinking.

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   June 13th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

They could vote for Nader or Barr if they want to. It's a free country.

Don't let the doorknob hit you where the dog shoulda bit you! :)

Reality Check   June 13th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

These foolish emotional filled Clinton supporters need to get over it. If they don't want to vote for Obama because he is black just say that instead of making up silly excuses. Be real. I will respect you more for being a bigot racists then an undercover one. But, still these foolish people will go ahead and throw away all their democratic values to vote for a Republican who will screw them in the end. Go ahead because the party needs you not. Go be with all the other Cons. You won't fit in because your probably a broke blue collar worker. In the end, Obama will win and folks like these people will have to bow down and accept who their leader is regardless if they like him or not. Get over it because that is what it will be. So, you Obama haters better start to like him now so at least it won't be a total blow to your little racist egos.

I Agree with Bower   June 13th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

I could not agree with Bower more. The DNC bullied Hillary right out of the race by scratching off votes and pushing superdelegates to vote her out. Disgusting! Good for him for standing up for what's right, which doesn't happen with liberals very often.

Ray   June 13th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

I'm a delegate to the Democratic Convention and Barack Obama will never get my vote. And, it is not the job of Hillary Clinton to sway voters to support Obama. It is Obama's job to look at the problems created by the Democratic party during the election and accept the fact that he is now the head of the Democratic party and he has to accept responsibility for its errors. I ran caucuses in some states and they are the most undemocratic process ever. Hillary's voters-the disabled, Seniors, single women with children, women who work during caucus hours are all disenfranchised by caucuses. The party MUST stop the states from using this process and acknowledge this election was flawed because of it. It must acknowledge it took away delegates from Hillary and gave them to Obama. It must acknowledge it broke the rules and the Rules committee met in private to work out deals. Howard Dean admitted there was sexism in the election but said nothing during the election, yet other politicians did speak up about the unfairness of racism. The was unfair to Hillary Clinton. Howard Dean should step down. Finally, Barack Obama must give Hillary Clinton the VP spot. He must do so because the party screwed up and he is now the head of the party. He is the man of change and healing, prove it.

Glad to be an Independent   June 13th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Bower has every right to do what he wants. I do not find it helpful for voters to vote against their issues to protest the actions of a the DNC. Should the DNC not have done anythihg? Let all of the states just have their primaries on the same day. My state of South Carolina obeyed the rules so why could not Florida and Michigan. I am little tired of hearing about poor Florida and Michigan. There was a precess and they violated the rules. I wish the DNC has taken 1/2 of their delegates at the beginning like the Republicans. As far as re-votes, the big issue from the Obama camp were how would you handle Independents and Republicans. How can you hold an open primary and them when you re-vote have a closed primary where Independents and Republicans can not vote in them. Obama got allot of support from Independents and Republicans. That would not have been a fair re-vote. I am Independent and if were an Independent or Republican in those two states and I could not vote, then I would have been furious. The lesson to any state is that when you have RULES set out by either party, then OBEY THE RULES. STOP WHINING AFTER THE FACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IndyVoter   June 13th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

PUMA – The grave you dig for someone else will inevitably be the one you lie in…so sad…And by the way…Obama voters will remember this if Hillary tries to run in 2012 or thereafter. WE WILL NOT FORGET! Obama had 18,000,000 voters too and Hillary needs us to win any election she may try to run in as a Democrat or an Independent. So be careful how you treat people!

MelissaMinneapolis   June 13th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

The Republicans made the SAME decision about dealing with delegates in those states so how is this in any way a protest vote?

What?   June 13th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Mario From Jersey: How long did it take you to type all that, let alone come to that conclusion? I'm guessing since you're a guido from Jersey, a few hours. Ay- Oh!

Blueray98   June 13th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Count me in. If Clinton is not at the top of the ticket, I feel much more comfortable with John McCain as president than Barack Obama. I never though I would ever vote republican, but the Obama team is one scary group of people.

barackobama4prez   June 13th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

This is NOT about Barack. Because Obama's positions and policies matched Hillary's, there are underlying reasons why Democrats won't support Barack. Either way, give your vote to the opposite of Hillary (McWar). That will sure show the DNC. What a moron. Hopefully the rest of America is fed up with GOP BS.

Ellie in Aurora, CO   June 13th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Brandon Hillary Democrat for McCain – after your cruel, cold posting on the death of Tim Russert, who cares what you do. You are sub-human.

TJ in Texas (Dallas)   June 13th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Geeze, get over it. I don't get it. Rule are rules and Florida and Michigan broke them. WHat kind of worl dwould be live in if rules were made obsolete for certain people and situations?

Evelyn   June 13th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

The Democratic party did the same as the Republican party and gave both Florida and Michigan 1/2 vote for each delegate. Why can't people see how redicullous this is? While Clinton was a great candidate, she wasn't any more entitled to win than any other person. You have to play the whole game and in the end she came up short according to the rules that were set at the beginning of the race. If you want to have more of the Bush legacy of war and recession just vote for McCain.

What?   June 13th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Anybody remember Zell Miller's speech at the 2004 RNC convention?

Sante   June 13th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Mr. Bower I and so many others are with you 100 %!
DNC is cobplet disapointment!!!

Justice League   June 13th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

So we're supposed to cower and fear to PUMA? Maybe we should start our own league called OBAMA (Obama Backers Against McCain Attacks). You're not a democrat if you support McCain, and you never were, don't kid yourself.

Obama 08   June 13th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

So what policies is Mr Bower and the Puma supporters basing their new alliance on? Seems to me that everything Hillary Clinton ran on is counter to what McCain seems to be running on…though this changes almost daily.

For example, he is now supporting the party which had the same delegate appropriation in Florida that the Republicans decided on.

julie mn   June 13th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

MINNESOTA FOR P.U.M.A

Independent for Obama   June 13th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Wow. I think that hoping that the GOP will uncover something horrible against the candidate that played by the rules that the DNC made and won pretty solidly makes Mr. Bower a really bad person.

Beltway Insider   June 13th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

This would be funny if it wasn't so sad. Can grown adults really be so shameless about acting like spoiled, petty, immature 4 year olds?

Although I definitely pity anyone who would start, or belong to, a group like this. They must be very sad people in a lot of constant emotional pain.

Dustin   June 13th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Wow. Clinton and her supporters are the ones threatening to destory this party and the nation. Do you like 100 years in Iraq? Do you women like Roe v. Wade? Do you want to pay $8 for a gallon of gas in two years? If so then please vote McCain. That's what you're voting for when you do. I think the phrase, "Can't see the forest through the trees" is appropriate for Clinton supporters.

Robert from Detroit   June 13th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Have we moved from identity politics to spitefulness politics? This trend of people voting for president out of spite rather than the issues has got to be one of the most stupid things to come out of 2008.

CINCINNATI, OHIO   June 13th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

who is he??? while we appreciate his opinion, it is just that. And PUMA = poor uneducated miserable adults.

kim hussein taylor portland, oregon   June 13th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

this is for the post on the polls.

the gap will only widen, of course it will fluctuate here and there, but McNeocon is not gonna be our POTUS!

real republicans know he's a neocon not a republican. and there arent enough neocon americans—thank god—to vote him in. they're loud and angry, but they are a small minority!

Peter in PA   June 13th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Wawaaaa….Wawaaaa…Wawaaaa…..Wawaaaa.. Crybaby…

Obama has won this nomination FAIR and SQUARE. He didn't throw kitchen sink at Hillary or her supporters. He didn't claim he has experience that he never had. He didn't mismanage the campaign finance. He didn't mismanage his staff. He didn't feel he is entitled to the presidency. He stuck his one message "Change" from the start to finish which of course you can't about Hillary…..

Go! Go vote for McDumber!

Gretchen   June 13th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

What a slap in the face to Mrs. Clinton and the Democratic Party – Mrs. Clinton's views and Obama's views are almost identical in all respects – she graciously endorsed Obama and was pleading with her supporters to do the same – sure she is dissapointed but she 'gets it' – this does nothing to help the country and it certainly will do nothing to help any other ambitions she might have in the future – Mr. Bower should grow up and get over his tantrum because he didn't get his way and help to elect a Democrat in November.

Jim   June 13th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Wow. Let's give the white house to the republicans again, because they have done so much good over the past eight years. It seems clear that the whole intent behind this is to try to get Hillary back in there as the nominee. I wouldn't be surprised if Hillary is backing this movement.

Alston   June 13th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Bitter morons like this guy deserve to be on the losing side in November!

sefakor   June 13th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

WOW. I NEVER NEW SOME SO CALLED EDUCATED PEOPLE ARE THIS STUPID. WIIL BOWER AND THE LADY THAT WERE INTERVIEWD ON FOX ARE THE MOST STUPID PEOPLE OF THE YEAR.

applecrispbetty   June 13th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Another guy who does not believe in women's rights. Typical.

BAKERSFIELD   June 13th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

I AGREE COMPLETELY THE DNC FORCED THIS DOWN EVERYBODIES THROAT I WILL VOTE MCCAIN- I AM A MALE IN CALIFORNIA. LET US KNOW OF ANY TYPE OF DRIVE TO GET HILLARY VOTED IN.

ml   June 13th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Hillary needs rest and sleep. Let her enjoy it. She had it so hard, it was unfair, she should be the nominee.

YO   June 13th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Hope you get sued by the sneaker company.

DeNel - Dallas, TX   June 13th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Will Bower needs to get a grip and chill the heck out. This is typical behavior for folks with money who don’t get their way. They start their own club.

Matt, DC   June 13th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Who's Will Bower and why should I care what he thinks?

Ellie in Aurora, CO   June 13th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

As if a woman would ever even be in the running in the Republican party. So typical of ignorant voters who vote against their best interests. As I read in a book, it's like a cow drawing up the cuts of meat on its body!!

Nick   June 13th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Hey, write about me. I'm a cry baby, too that can't stand to lose.

jason   June 13th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

yes! pour out your spiteful heart! Obama is hillary's enemy – not mccain! for the sake of all the millionares: PLEASE vote with a grudge!

some tips on holding your grudge until november:
visit a library so you can see a bunch of snobbish elitists
ignore all news on the economy, foreign policy, or health care
pay extra attention to the news that covers black criminals

and always remember that being smart is nothing to be proud of – the real challenge in this world is to remain ignorant and lazy.

WE NEED THE TRUTH   June 13th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Well if you were a true Hillary supporter then you would follow her now just as you followed her during her campaign run. SHE SAID SUPPORT BARACK OBAMA – YOU IDIOT!

Now just DO IT or you and all those other women supporters can thank McCain when you all get SCREWED over by him. Can anyone say Supreme Court…….HELLOOOOO!!!!!

Chris   June 13th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

If you really supported Clinton then a vote for McCain makes no sense unless issues mean nothing to you. You are voting on identity politics only and nothing else. Stop whining you pathetic imp!

Lal Thanga   June 13th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

If the votes of Mr. Bower and a group of Clinton-Turned-McCain bring any changes, This changes are unworthy and unethic for America.

I would be ashame for both Democrats and Republicans if there is a slim victory for McCain in November.

Thanks

YO   June 13th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

“[The] Democratic Party has thrown away democratic principles through this primary season,"

Kind of Ironic you should say that and then start PUMA retard.

Jo Ann   June 13th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

If you want McCain to be president why try to bring other democrates over to your sad way of thinking. Obama has not don't anything but win if was not his fault that Clinton was poorly run.

XY and Zee   June 13th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

God Bless you Bower, you are one of millions of Democrats that will be voting McCain this November. You bet!

Peter in PA   June 13th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Wawaaaa….Wawaaaa…Wawaaaa…..Wawaaaa..

Obama has won this nomination FAIR

Go! Go vote for McDumber!

A good fair man   June 13th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

He was NEVER a clinton supporter YOU ALL this is just a ploy to get other real supporter to follow him in the ditch. A democrat is a democrat hew is a

Whiskey   June 13th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Hey PUMA democrats……..You beleive that if you turn your back on DEMOCRATS now that Obama supporters will ever support Clinton in the future….fat chance………..Do not shoot yourself and America in the foot again. …..Smarten Up.

patrick   June 13th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

OR perhaps they mind find harmful information on you Mr. Bower. My anger with you and the overly bitter Hilary supporters is that the anger has been misdirected at Obama.

Doff Severn   June 13th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Perhaps it should be noted that Hillary did not leave the White HOuse in 1993, but entered it. She and Bill left in January 2001

Enlightened Voter   June 13th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Another example of how clinton could care less for the people, it was all about her. That is why I couldn't support her. SHe could give two squats about anybody.

Anonymous   June 13th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

So Will Bower is frustrated with the Democratic Party because they selected Barack Obama as their candidate. As I recall it was an election and ballots are counted and the one with the most votes wins. Sounds like a crybaby to me who didn't get his way so he'll vote against what Hillary (and, yes, Obama too) both stood for. How can you back Hillary and her views and then turn around and vote the exact opposite for McCain? Idiotic and childish and I say good riddance.

Listen Up...   June 13th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Huh? That's why the DNC should've stuck to their guns and issued a 100% SMACKDOWN to MI & FL. Just can't make some people happy. This does not make him look saavy and professional. Just a big weenie.

ue heinz   June 13th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Democratic principles? Don't talk about such big words if you don't even follow basic rules and orders for any society or organization to not fall into chaos!

Your thinking is shallow. And why does CNN even report this?

KLM   June 13th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Geez, this guy is going to blow a gasket…If you want to vote for McCain, go ahead and quit with the hysterics. It's amazing to see men get huffy puffy. Do what you want to do but do you need to make soooo much noise.

Whiskey   June 13th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

taking my toys and going home attitude

Amazed   June 13th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

So, I guess you weren't voting for Hillary based on the issues huh? If so, you wouldn't be voting for McCain. How pathetic

Crazy Is As Crazy Does   June 13th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

LOL! And this is going to make Hillary president how? See these loones seem to forget that they need us Obama supporters, independents and yes even some republicans to propel her into the oval office as well. And if they mess our chances up with this childish can't grasp reality like a grown-up stance they can definitely expect major backlash come 2012 when those who these supporters think they will screw with this time will be in the same position and who will not have forgotten.

Whiskey   June 13th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

bitter

Enlightened Voter   June 13th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

It is people like that and those of like mind are what is fundamentally wrong with this country. BTW, mr. bower, you could care less about the country than with your own petty feelings. How pathetic.

Indy guy   June 13th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Ugh

Chrissy, TX   June 13th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

You are not alone. I am just waiting for Novmember to come so me and my whole family can vote for McCain. Like McCain said today in his town hall meeting in New Jersey, the American people first before their party. God bless Hillary, McCain and America!

HILLARY ONLY   June 13th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I joined. I'm angry and will not support obama.

McCain has my vote – unless Hillary comes back from hiding to win this thing in a floor fight (which I am hoping happens).

Oscar P   June 13th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Welcome to the PUMA world !! I am also a proud PUMA member. who refuses to vote for Obama. By voting for him, I will be rejecting the will of 18 million Americans who have voted for Hillary Clinton for president. This is the first democracy where majority does not rule, where people's rights are counted as half votes.

FROM HILLARY TO MCCAIN   June 13th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

PUMA!!!!!!!!!

Mario FROM JERSEY   June 13th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

All of you really need to get you mind right. MCcain has to be president. Yes, he has alot in common with Bush. But the Only reason the public hates him is because of the war. Obama lacks experience and has'nt been to Iraq in 3 years. How is a man like that going to lead a nation with the strongest military in the world? Obama's message of change is a cover up from the real Obama. The media is trying to show him as a Keneddy . He is'nt and will never be. His idea's are a joke. and gas prices will go higher and higher with him. Yes, he has the black vote. But first time voters are voting for the wrong reasons. They are all riding the wave. The way he gets people to believe in his dum message is by comparing John to Bush. He will be exposed for the fake he is in the summer just like kerry was!

Dennis   June 13th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I find it ironic that Clinton supporters get so upset over the super delegate situation when Senator Clinton herself said that they should vote according to who they think would be the best nominee/president, and they were not tied to the popular vote or how their states voted. Where was the outrage then?

Brandon Hillary Democrat for Mc Cain   June 13th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

He wont be the only one

We will remember come november !

donna   June 13th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Bitter till the end..that's bad for you heart and your soul Bower!!!! You can vote for whomever you want but you need to let go…stress will kill ya!!!! Your anger should be directed at the REPUBLICAN governors of those states who allowed the primaries to be moved up…Obama wasn't in on those decisions sweetie!!!!

This is laughable…

kim hussein taylor portland, oregon   June 13th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

this guy has ISSUES!!! yes, the democratic needs work, but if you're looking for "democratic values", ummmm, john mccain AINT your man!

clinton had some neocons on her staff, and this guy is one of them.

Beth from Jersey   June 13th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Stop being a crybaby.

His stance on things was almost exactly like hers. Yeh, you're proving a point, that you'd rather put yourself first above the common good.

pitiful

jt   June 13th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

It is the EXPERIENCE!!!

Rookie Obama won't cut it.

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