Comments on: Obama defends Clinton at Michigan rally

By: Monique from NC

Monique from NC — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:12:29 +0000

Awwww. Sorry. I'm not buying it. Especially after his appointment of Patti Solis Doyle -seems two-faced to me.

By: R.I.F.

R.I.F. — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:12:20 +0000

Is is just me or are there no republicans on these blogs? My guess is that 95% of these "hillary supporters" are really republicans posing as democrats because they are too embarrased of there own party, plus the only thing they have is to pretend to be Clinton backers and stir the pot. I haven't seen anyone on these blog in months that said that they were a republican.

By: Deb of VA

Deb of VA — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:12:11 +0000

Hilliary did everything she could to bring down Obama but it did not work! He is still a gentleman who refuses to stoop to her level - he is a fine politician who will lead this country to the much needed change from the unfaithful Clinton and unmentionable Bush years.

Many of you Clinton supporters are as devisive, vindictive and dishonable as she is! You'd rather vote for McBush than a Obama. It doesn't matter if you vote for Obama or not - HE WILL WIN without YOU!

Obama '08

By: Walt, Belton,TX

Walt, Belton,TX — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:12:03 +0000

Actually, she's been on the left side of every battle, Obama, but you've wishy-washed back and forth.

By: H HEIDI

H HEIDI — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:11:47 +0000

Fishers, Indiana @ 10:58

What will say if Sen. Obama is elected? You are quick to say he will never become the president of the USA. But have you imagine if he does? What will you say then?

FOOD FOR THOUGHT.

By: William Rodd

William Rodd — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:11:47 +0000

I still have my doubts about Obama's background. Is he hiding anything? His muslim beginnings still bother me. Why is there still a question about his birth certificate? Hawaii? Has anyone seen it? He is a very glib person, young and inexperienced in worldly politics.
The guy will not get my vote. The press should be asking tougher questions about these unknowns. Is any of his campaign money coming from the middle-east and cloaked in questionable disguised local contributors? Why are muslims so happy that this guy could be the next president of OUR country? AMEN!

By: Clinton delegate

Clinton delegate — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:11:42 +0000

Oh, boo hoo. Obama and his folks could not handle a vigorous campaign. What babies. Apparently plenty of other Democratic candidates did just fine campaigning til June. How cowardly to blame Hillary for his own inadequacies. He barely crawled across the finish line. He obviously doesn't have the strength - without whining - to be President.

By: Missouri Mule

Missouri Mule — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:11:39 +0000

We are not only electing a person, you know. We are choosing the path of this country for at least the next four years. For those of you who prefer Clinton to Obama, can you honestly say that Clinton's ideals and policies are more closely aligned to McCain's than Obama's? Is THAT the direction you want our country to go? I had a very hard time deciding between Clinton and Obama for my state's primary but I knew that both candidates eclipse McCain and I would vote for either one in the general election. All these hard feelings and hatred being spouted off do no good. In fact, they only help McCain. And let me say this: those of you who do not vote in the general election because you are protesting, do NOT complain in the next four years following the election. If you don't vote, you have lost your right to complain and criticize.

By: Kevin B

Kevin B — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:11:28 +0000

I find it funny that so many Hillary supporters are willing to back McCain. He has basically said that he'll keep nominating conservative Supreme Court judges. I guess Roe v. Wade is worth aboloshing, huh? Go ahead, vote for McCain. Let's see how that works out for you...

By: DC in AZ

DC in AZ — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:11:25 +0000

It makes me feel good to know that on election day all you Barack Obama haters will be eating your words. All the garbage your closed minds repeat in the hope that you'll actually believe yourselves. You say you won't forget and he's full of it and you're not going to vote for him. Good, it'll burn even more when he wins and turn's this country around. Do us a favor stay home in November...better yet go vote for McCain then you'll truly see how all the delusion talk and mind numbing palaber you spit was a representation of the few when Senator Obama wins nicely in the general election.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:11:21 +0000

Hi all Obama versus Hilary (or visa virsa) supporters. I am not an American, but am follow your election process. Boy, some of you guys miss the real importance of your situation. You are suppose to be a super nation, but your fighting about stupid things, make you look weak and indecisive. You have an excellent opportunity to burry the hatchet and stand together and bring about change. The world has their eyes on the democrat’s because we believe you can do something special after a lot of damage. Stop your in-house fighting, stand together and show the world ones again that you can speak with one voice when it matters.
Karien Uys

By: T.L. Boyd

T.L. Boyd — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:11:11 +0000

While I admire Senator Obama's poise and charisma, I cannot help but wonder if this will be enough to unite a country which, in my opinion, has not been so divided since the civil rights era of the sixties.

I also think that he remarks to to crowd about Hilary's contributions to America carry a double meaning and may even be a front to quell her followers and garner more votes in the general election.

Having a polite, well educated President is a plus. Having an effective world leader is a must. Sorry Senator Obama, I must vote for for the best candidate we have in these trying times. McCain '08

By: JIM WHITTAKER, Hemet, CA

JIM WHITTAKER, Hemet, CA — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:11:09 +0000

WOW!

All these Hillary supporters are sure, angry, bitter old people.

I'd sure hate to be them, and thank god I'm not. It must be a
miserable lonely life they lead. And now their Queen has
been vanquished, they have absolutely nothing.

How sad and pathetic...

By: thegoreyears

thegoreyears — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:10:49 +0000

NWindependent, if McCain wins, you'll have no country in 2012. You'll be voting in a school made of rubble, destroyed by a dying nation's economy.

By: Theresa in Minneapolis

Theresa in Minneapolis — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:10:34 +0000

What did Hillary do when her supporters boo-ed Obama?
Nothing! She didn't say a word!

By: Foreign observer

Foreign observer — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:10:32 +0000

Building bridges instead of fighting a nonlegitimate war. End the retrograde view of the world of being only a cold war place.
Mc Cain = Retrograde view and lack of judgement and understanding towards the present world.

By: shannon

shannon — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:10:30 +0000

set up by Obama's people...have his people boooooo Clinton so he can defend her...hope that her supporters will come back over.

I wonder if they are stupid enough to fall for it.

By: vic

vic — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:10:25 +0000

Why are Clinton supporters filled with so much hatred for Obama? Get over it already. You guys are ridiculous. show some dignity and stop the hatred. He hasn't done anything any different than any other politician has done to win the nomination, the same goes for clinton. Although she's the one that's been caught lying most of the time throughout her campaign. But of course, clinton supporters will always have excuses for her.

By: joe in VA

joe in VA — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:10:24 +0000

BHO continues to say anything anyone wants to hear, including praising Clinton. I don't believe him at all.

The man will flame out and do even more damage to the Democratic party in the process. Obamaniacs will get what they asked for: good sounding words with no action/substance to back it up.

By: CTran

CTran — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:10:11 +0000

Obama has proven he says anything to get elected. He is a slick politician, has an answer for any question thrown at him. It is always easy to say CHANGE like a parrot. His defending HRC is for one reason and one reason only; to get her supporters vote. I am one Dem who will soon register as a Republican to protest the treatment HRC received and vote MC Cain this time.

By: carolflowery

carolflowery — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:10:03 +0000

i find the whole Obama thing boring without Hillary, besides, he now has no one to bounce off from, he was always copying her every move, i hope Hillary takes a long vacation ...I honestly do believe he would tell Republicans what they wanted to hear if they were his audience he will tell anyone anything

By: Renatti in Ohio

Renatti in Ohio — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:09:58 +0000

Wow, now Barack Obama said that Hillary Clinton is "one of the finest public servant in the country." How come he did not say that on the primary campaign? Is that the kind of hypocrosy change he has been talking about? He tried to destroy us in the primary battle, but of course, now he needs our support. Unfortunately, my entire family and myself will not be supporting Obama in November. We have already change party affiliation, we haven been contributing to McCain, and we are doing whatever we can to get McCain elected in November.

Obama, why are you now campaining in Michigan? I thought you did not want the Michigan primary votes to count. You did not even want to have a re-vote in Michigan. And after the DNC's Rules and Bylaws Committee you end up with the uncommitteed delegates PLUS 4 Clinton delegates. That is disgraceful. Please stop talking about Hillary Clinton, you will fail in November....

By: Maksim Tsionskiy

Maksim Tsionskiy — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:09:56 +0000

ANDY ARE YOU STUPID OR JUST PRETEND TO BE? HE IS NOT SOCIALIST AND IF H E IS THEN ITS NO MORE THEN HRC. STOP BASHING HIM, HE WON FAIR . CLINTON DID BAD JOB CAMPAIGNING. WHAT SHE THOUGHT SHE ENTITLED FOR NOMINATIONS, YOU HAVE TO WORK FOR IT. WE NEED TO COME TOGETHER. THE REAL ENEMY IS MCCAIN. IF YOU WANT CLINTONS POLICIES COME TRUE THEN VOTE FOR OBAMA BECAUSE HIS POLICES ARE ALMOST IDENTICAL AND IF YOU VOTE FOR MCCAIN, THEN YOU JUST IGNORANT AND RACIST AND YOUR EGO IS BIGGER THEN CAUSE AND YOU BE GOING AGAINST WHAT WAS CLINTON WAS STANDING UP FOR ANYWAY.

By: George

George — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:09:52 +0000

Obama has been more than gracious in his treatment of Hillary. Far more than she deserves, given how demeaning and mean spirited she oftentimes was towards him. The die-hard Clinton followers should remember that she lost the nomination fair and square, she was not cheated. Stop using your support for Hillary to hide your obvious prejudices.

By: REPUBLICANS KILLED THE ECONOMY

REPUBLICANS KILLED THE ECONOMY — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:09:33 +0000

ALRIGHT OBAMA SUPPORTERS U HAVE TO THINK THESE PEOPLE ACTING LIKE THEY ARE CLINTON SUPPORTERS ARE ACTUALLY FAKE DEMOCRATS THEY ARE FROM THE NEOCON RIGHT POSIN AS HILLARY SUPPORTER. THE POLLS SHOW MOST HILLARY SUPPORTERS ALREADY SUPPORT OBAMA SO REPUBLICANS COME WITH A DIFFERENT TALKING POINT

By: David

David — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:09:22 +0000

As a McCain supporter I love the way you children are fighting. Keep it up. We love every minute of it. LOL

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:09:16 +0000

I think clinton supporters who'll vote McCain or stay home in november are doing the absolute wrong thing. Politics isn't about personality, it's about programs. Hillary and Obama have almost exactly the same opinion on all issues. They want the same future for america. McCain has an opposite opinion on all major issues. Ok, the primaries were long and sometimes heated. But they were pretty fair to me. It's hard do awknowledge that your candidate lost, but voting for a republican just to bug the other democrate candadite is foolish, childish and dangerous. What's worse? Obama in the white house making clintons program happen, or four more years of war, debts and what else? Think about it, and do the right thing. It's not a personal matter, it's a moral one.

By: Lilarose

Lilarose — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:09:13 +0000

Keep it up, Obamaphiles, YOU are the reason I won't vote for Obama! Your nasty comments and total disrespect for Hillary Clinton, the BEST presidential candidate we have had in decades, is driving many of her supporters in directions other than Obama.

Obama cooked his goose with me yesterday when he hired Hillary's former "helper" as his new chief of staff for his not-yet-chosen VP.

Why doesn't the new VP candidate choose his/her OWN chief of stuff????? Why is Obama doing it?????

By: joan collins

joan collins — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:08:57 +0000

well well well....looks like Obama may need Hillary after all...She ran against the news media and Obama so what can I say...If Obama"s camp says WOO again i am gonna be sick......I would hate to think Obama is president and he hires cabinet members without experience...maybe he should go home to Michelle.....She is gonna be some first lady....but not by my vote...Always a democrat until now..

By: HELEN

HELEN — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:08:39 +0000

Forgive us if we are not as forgiving as you are Sen. Obama. However, Hillary and her campaign's behavior this primary season was unnecessary and quit cruel.

So give us time...maybe we can forgive...but right now its too early to forget.

I believe whatever is in you will eventually come out of you. I believe Hillary meant every thing she said and did on the campaign trail this season. I think she is fighting for her future right now. Hillary still believes it all about her and her ambitions. NEWS FLASH: ITS NOT!!

By: LIZ

LIZ — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:08:23 +0000

To those of you who are commenting on my impression of this ticker....I am not making this stuff up. My spelling is alittle off b/c I am in a hurry. ( just another example of immatuiry on here)

But Obama supporters are making this whole debate for presidency negative, even when Obama is trying to bring everyone together!!!

We all need to come together as one...let go of the past .....and look towards the future for a better America!!!!

I don't understand why that is being so hard for others to grasp.

By: The Common Man

The Common Man — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:08:22 +0000

To those who want Clinton on the ticket – if you were Obama, would you really want to be the only thing standing between a Clinton and the Presidency?!? That's like putting yourself between a mother lion and her cub or Rush Limbaugh and chicken fried steak. Well, you get the point that it would be a very uncomfortable place in which to find yourself...

By: Mani, NJ

Mani, NJ — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:08:19 +0000

I am glad he is finally admitting it to the public. If it wasnt for his big bucks Hillary would have been the nominee. At least he is giving her the credit and respect she deserves. So now Barack needs to quit playing games and pick Hillary as his VP.

By: Tjstelten

Tjstelten — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:08:15 +0000

I respect Obama for his words of praise for Clinton,however she gets none from me! I still resent the tactics she used to smear Obama and it was her spys like the one who got the bitter comment! Clinton has no ethics! Obama still needs to watch his back–Clinton's don't know how to loose! They are scarey people!

By: Rainmaker

Rainmaker — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:08:06 +0000

What a Joke!

After destroying the Party and the best candidate we have had run in a long time, someone who was really in touch with all the people.

This is all he has to say.....

I'll let you know how I feel about you this November!

By: Dar

Dar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:08:02 +0000

As a Hillary R. Clinton supporter, I ENCOURAGE THE MANY HILLARY SUPPORTERS TO GETBEHIND MCCAIN. obama is like, totall LACKS THE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE to lead the nation. I have already sent a response back to Hillary's web site indicating that I am now in full support of McCain. I just don't trust obama with his inexperience.

By: Russel

Russel — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:07:54 +0000

Obama is a great guy and honest. He will unite the democrats and will win in November. That's for sure!!

By: Swing Voter in Virginia

Swing Voter in Virginia — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:07:38 +0000

All these so-called Hillary people who claim they will vote for McCain make me laugh. You know I get irritated when the news media breaks down voters by demographics...BUT I must say it MUST be true that Hillary Clinton voters are not smart (uneducated).
I say this because if you are REALLY going to support McCAin who do you think that hurts? The Obama's are rich and they will continue to be. Barack will probably get paid more than any other politician to give a speech. But what about you, if McCain gets elected you will continue to be in a bad financial situation that will only get worse.
I am one of Obama's supporters. I am educated and make over 60K a year. The economy is bad BUT I am not suffering financially (thank God). I have a savings account and the property I own has increased in value. Regardless of who takes office, I am going to be fine, I am a professional. But for the life of me I can not understand why people who are in bad financial situations would want to continue down that road with McCain, simply because their candidate did not win.

By: ohio voter

ohio voter — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:07:31 +0000

Thanks Senator Obama for standing up for Senator Clinton yesterday in MICHIGAN.. I still have some serious problems with the DNC leaders and believe that they are useless. Pelosi, Reid, Dean, Kerry, Richardson, Dodd, and Brazile should be on the campaign trail for you 24/7. They "broke" it, I hope they can "fix" it...By the way, Congratulations on the Gore endorsement!! and also the Emmy for "Yes We Can"..Stay focused... A Hillary Supporter

By: Another female Obama supporter

Another female Obama supporter — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:07:30 +0000

Haven't you new female McCain supporters realized that he is just dying to repeal the Roe vs. Wade ruling? Do you females want to destroy your reproductive rights just because your favorite candidate lost the primary? Please know that McCain is a wolf in sheeps clothing. Beware!

By: Ilene

Ilene — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:07:30 +0000

I was there. She was booed when he talked about her and frankly as much as I love Obama this is where I see the lying part of the politician come out. The Rebublicans are using all the hate and lies Hillary brought out and now using it against him. Those of us who HATE Hillary hate her because she is a power hungry liar. We want honestly in the White House and Obama really disapointed me by speaking out in favor of her. That makes me step back and realize he is a politicain. He was my savior.

By: Alice

Alice — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:07:12 +0000

Obama has ALWAYS praised Senator Clinton. ALWAYS. Despite the her lack of reciprocity.

Those of you who would hold him responsible for overzealous supporters at his rally and/or overzealous posts on this board are downright silly. Every group (including yours) has its zealots. The important thing is that Obama handles them with dignity and grace.

Those of you who are indignant, how would you propose he respond when folks boo Clinton at a rally? My guess is, exactly the way he did.

By: sandyorganic

sandyorganic — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:07:11 +0000

I am a 67 year old woman. My Mother talked to me about how women didn't have the right to vote when she was born and how it felt for her to cast her first vote. For women today to be so angry because Hillary lost the primary nomination is silly and destructive. A woman will become President someday if woman today do not become embittered and vengeful. Don't become what "they" expect you to become. To turn to McCain, who stands against what every Democratic woman is for, is to prove we're aren't ready for Primetime. Sandy Powers

By: smokey

smokey — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:07:07 +0000

Not all Canada applauds BO....he is too young and inexperienced to lead the USA at this time. I understand the enthusiasm of so many young people but the world really needed the experience and abilities of HC.

I find it incredibile that so many Americans seem to have so much hate for the Clintons when their administration accomplished so much. It is particularly galling to see 90% plus of African Americans rejecting the Clintons and many even suggesting the Clintons are racists. This must be so hard for the Clintons to accept after so many years of service.

Part of this is/was fuelled by media types such as Jack Cafferty who spewed so much hate towards HC. Hopefully BO can surround himself with some outstanding people who will provide counsel and direction because speeches alone, will not cut it.

Regardless, HC supporters can not make yet another mistake and vote for MCCain....BO is reluctantly the only real choice now.

By: lindacisme

lindacisme — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:06:59 +0000

I can't wait to see this boy go down in November, and take the DNC with him. Every time one of the Obamabots boo HRC, another woman vows NOT TO VOTE FOR OBAMA.

His "supporters" have helped sink him all along – showing so much contempt and anger toward an experienced fine leader in Hillary during the primary campaign.

Now that the media and DNC have given the nomination to the Chosen One, they want our vote.

Sorry – too little, too late; we remember. Adios BHO.

By: ek

ek — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:06:55 +0000

It is seriously scary about how hateful, racist and completely misinformed some of the bloggers are who comment on these candidates. The point is that we should be focusing on the issues, not the color of one candidates skin or the age or sex of the other.

Die hard Hilary fans, stop your whining. She and her husband were much more destructive to Obama during the primary than the other way around. He ran a smarter campaign and, in the end, won because of it.

I'm voting for Obama because I believe he has the potential to inspire great things in people as well as this country. But, if you don't like Obama, for whatever reason, then either vote for McCain or don't vote at all. But stop with the slander and lies. Constantly saying that he's a muslim or a woman hater won't suddenly make him one. It just makes the bloggers writing these things look like a real idiot.

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:06:45 +0000

I keep reading how the Clinton supporters won't vote for Obama because his supporters are so hateful to her. How CHILDISH can you get??????????? Are we voting for supporters or the candidate? I don't know about you, but I'm voting for the candidate. And for the record–you are the pot calling the kettle balck. Have you actually read what Clinton supporters have written aabout Obama with an objective–not biased– mind. I think you will see that the name calling is about even. No wonder our kids don't know right from wrong anymore–look at their elders.

CNN–do you think for once you could let one of my numerous blogs go through and not wait moderation?

By: Merry

Merry — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:06:31 +0000

Stay focus on what really matters for the betterment of all.
looking at the differences between Hillary and Obama instead of looking at thier similiraties and the vision that they share is the act of fool. distraction and not healthy.
Proud of Obama and Clinton for being so great.

By: Larry

Larry — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:06:14 +0000

I'm a Obama supporter till then end, but if we want to win we MUST show Clinton Supporters our respect and reach out to them rather than trying to tear them down. Don't be sore winners!

By: TOM/ MICHIGAN

TOM/ MICHIGAN — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:06:03 +0000

First and most important, Obama is a fake, have you noticed that both of his largest endorsements have been in Michigan? Why do you think this is....most likely becuase he wanted nothing to do with Michigan before his nomination. I know they were not allowed to campaign in the state but he was never on the side of the Michigan people when it came to count our votes. Also don't be fooled by reports that say "his name wasn't even on the ballot" he TOOK HIS NAME OFF OF THE BALLOT HIMSELF!!! Big difference. McCain leads in this state and for good reason. I was a Clinton supporter and it is going to take something more than an endorsement from Al Gore to get me over to Obamas side. Furthermore if Obama thinks he can win the election without winning Ohio or Florida he is mistaken, I think he should ask his endorser how that worked out for him! Just another rookie mistake, one I fear is not the last. For now though i'm in the middle let the games begin