June 17, 2008
Posted: June 17th, 2008 03:13 PM ET

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Obama is leading McCain in the latest CNN Poll of Polls.
Obama is leading McCain in the latest CNN Poll of Polls.

(CNN)— Barack Obama is leading John McCain in the first General Election CNN Poll of Polls since Hillary Clinton ended her presidential bid.

Obama is ahead of McCain by five points, 46 percent to 41 percent. That’s up one point from Friday’s poll of polls, which showed the Illinois senator leading McCain 47 percent to 43 percent.

CNN Polling Director Keating Holland said, “Hillary Clinton's decision to suspend her campaign and endorse Obama seems to have produced little or no bounce for Obama.”

The fact that Obama’s lead did not increase more significantly since Clinton ended her campaign and endorsed the Illinois senator is “an indication that Clinton supporters may need more than one speech to rally behind the party's nominee,” said Holland. “Since the end of January, Obama's edge in the weekly Poll of Polls has always been in the low single digits, but it's worth noting that he has consistently been ahead of McCain week after week for about four months.”

The national General Election poll of polls has no sampling error and consists of three surveys conducted between June 12 and June 16: Gallup (June 14-16), Cook/RT Strategies (June 12-15), and ABC/Washington Post (June 12-15).

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


Chuck   June 17th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Well, Obama fan's can see he is weak and all they can do is cry about Hillary. Get over it Obama fan's, we all know he is going to have problems with McCain. Women make up 60% of the Dems vote and the DNC sold them and FL & MI out. Obama wants half my vote in Florida, but McCain wants all of it. I'll be happy to give it to McCain.

ch   June 17th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Hillary or NOBODY for me (and milions of others).

Mauri   June 17th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

What is it about Senator Clinton supporters many people don't understand? We older women said we would not support Senator Obama if she did not get the nomination. Nothing that I know of has changed our minds. One thing I'd really like to know though. What's with getting Patti Solis on board. Nowhere does this act translate into change.

martin,arkansaws   June 17th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

because most clinton supporters are over-emotional females,who hate to trade a spiteful ,rich,woman ,for an average,everyday american patriot, who wants to do what's best for our nation, at a critical time.we need change,now,and hillary is the wrong kind.we need morals and integrity,not division and disloyalty.we need vision and leadership,not blind luck and self-delusion.if clinton supporters need a female president,so badly,just imagine obama in a skirt [or a pant suit,whatever],vote for him [her,in your mind],and perhaps the ISSUES you are so concerned about ,will be solved ,the same way the real hillary [may] have solved them.if clintonistas are so delusional ,we should use delusion, to convince them to vote in their own self-interests.

Just Words   June 17th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

GET REAL – *Vote for Obama and Clinton will get the Presidency in 2016. If not she does not have a chance.*

LOOLLL!! OMG! Obambi is barely keeping his head above water!

Stay off the Kool-Aid Kid!!

L   June 17th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

To all the woman who are refusing to vote for Obama because they wanted a woman to be president need to get a life. You are degrading womanhood by being so shallow and vindictive. Everyone else that claims that Hillary one the popular vote needs to go back to school because you apparently do not know how to add or lack comprehensive reading skills. Michigan and Florida do not count because they didn't count before Hillary tried to make up her own rules when she discovered she was loosing! Plus, if the turnout at Obama's rally in Detriot and Grand Rapids are any indication to his current popularity in Michigan today, I don't think Hillary would have a chance in a fair revote or perhaps I should say a vote that she did not try to cheat her way out of!

Georgia   June 17th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Senator Obama needs some help with these polls. A lot of the problem is our "do nothing Congress"! Send Pelosi, Reid, Dodd, Richardson, Daschle, Kerry, Brazile, and Roland Martin out to campaign. They aren't doing anything else to help!!!

MP_Pennsylvania   June 17th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Don Fl,
If you know the history 19 presidents did have same number of years in office as obama. Including Eisenhover, Lincoln, FDR.

I drank the Kool Aid   June 17th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

/blind /worship

Obama '08

Linda M   June 17th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

I am completely disgusted, confused, and have reached the final straw with our government. They are nothing but liars, cheats, theives and a power-hungry anarchy. Has NO ONE seen the 2006 HBO documentary, "Hacking Democracy"?!? It is on HBO on demand as I write this. What on EARTH is going on here? Bush/Diebold/Republicans/mob/etc, etc. stole the election in 2004. Why is NO ONE in power (only people who can accomplish anything in this nation) doing anything about this????? Why have the 'news' networks kept quiet about this? Why is this not one of the major issues of this campaign mess? Who will win this election? The candidate who's party/people/big businesses elect by way way of fraud, that's who.

Jaime   June 17th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Wake me up in November when it's time to vote for Obama.

Would you hire a person without computer skills for the most important job in the world?

Probably not.

IndyGuy   June 17th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Only one way I am voting for Obama.... adding Clinton to the ticket..period.

yns   June 17th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

To PAT IN CALI

Yes, we will exercise our vote. We will vote for who we want to vote for. NOT for someone who is being shoved at us!!!

peg   June 17th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

GET THE NUMBERS FROM THE RED CROSS FOR THE 9-11 VICTIMS

Gabriela   June 17th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Obama's latest trick on HRC, naming patty solís, is the straw that broke the camel's back. No way we can vote for him.

MP_Pennsylvania   June 17th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

That is the effect of prolonged primary. Hillary tried to win people by going very negative on Obama and people who voted her because they beleived what she said about him. Now just by telling them to support him wouldn't work. Above all republicans are using her in their adds. So it reminds voters what she said during the primary. And the way she ended the primary did not look good either.

Anyway, it doesnt matter, Obama will win this november.

Those so called democrats who do not vote him and vote McCain will have to pay the price (guilty ride) if McCain get elected.

Ready for Change   June 17th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

McCain and Clinton both voted for this war in Iraq and Obama did not. Why is that?? Because he went with his gut and did what was right by oposing it and not what everyone else was doing. That speaks volumes to me and many Obamabots as you like to call us.

Obama/Whoever '08

NickNas   June 17th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Relax CNN the game has just begun. But nice try selling your favorite Candidate into the VP Job AGAIN!!!

scott lymann   June 17th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

I am one of the people who supports Hillary and will not support Obama until she gets the respect that she deserves. Why can't his campaign see that? There are 18 million of us who feel this way. At least offer Hillary the VP spot and see what happens.

Steve - Minneapolis   June 17th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Obviously the problem is in the way in which the Clintons closed out their campaign. Anyone watching or listening could read between the lines. There was no true endorsement of Obama. Why else was the campaign "suspended" instead of "ended". The fact that Obama is even ahead after all this Clinto inspired confusion tells me he is going to do well.

What a mixed up political party. It's a darn good thing that Obama is a strong candidate because his party certainly isn't doing him any favors.

Angela Frazier, Memphis TN   June 17th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

The problem is that the polls are no good. Who are these people polling? If they are doing it the old fashion way, they are only polling those with land lines. Let's face it, the people who will more than likely vote for Obama have cells. With the economy being what it is, most people have given up land lines in favor of cell phones. Pollesters are likely talking to the same old people and not taking into account new voters or those who only have cells.

Jaun   June 17th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Clinton had just sounded off in endorsing Obama...she had alreaaaaady destroyed the party...and had not asked them to support Oabma, crush Denver and let florida and michigan follow the rules.
She is faceless.OBAMA WILL DO IT WITH OR WITHOUT THEM.
AMERICA FOR OBAMA...GO BAMA
OBAMA 08

Just Words   June 17th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

I will be "clinging to my religion and bitterness and LMAO" come November when O-Waffle man gets trounced!!

It's about the VOTERS "Sweetie bots", ....trust me these Poll numbers are MUCH, MUCH Higher for McCain.

Anton   June 17th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

To all those Obama supporters...who claim that one is a racist if you vote for McCain...I'm voting for McCain, cause he aint a liberal. Simple isn't it?

Phil-Little Rock   June 17th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

All of Hillary's supporters are like kids anyway: you have to tell them something more than once before they comprehend it.

P Berry   June 17th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

For all of you female Hillary supporters who claim you will be voting for McCain no matter what here's a tidbit about McCain's friend Clayton Williams who ran a fundraiser for him.

"While running unsuccessfully against Ann Richards for governor, the Texan was overheard comparing rape to the weather: "As long as it's inevitable, you might as well lie back and enjoy it."

If you are true Hillary supporter and especially if you a woman you should be truly offended by this. If not vote for McCain.

Black Out   June 17th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Yeah, Hillary will never be elected either. She needs the black vote and she will NEVER get it. There were racist remarks made by both the Clintons and they will not be on top ever again. Black people put Bill in office, and black people will keep Hillary out, and Chelsea for that matter.

L   June 17th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

I am so irritated with those of whom claim that they were supporting Clinton and now going for McCain. GROW UP! You are all acting like 1 year olds. Shame on all of you. For those who were going for McCain the entire time, I can respect that you are sticking with your candidate despite the fact that I totally disagree with your choice. I have to say that I was actually rooting for McCain in 2000. I am a relocated Arizonan and used to think of him positively. I now live in Michigan and am witness to an area that Washington has seeming forgotten. I am very wary of him this time around because unfortunately he seems to have lost most of who he is and what he really stands for. I also do not think he has the best plans as far as how to recharge our economy, our foreign policy, and our future. I ask that people open their eyes and start to think of what is best for our country. You may disagree with Obama for one reason or another, but he seems to be able to surround himself with good advisors and seems to have the common sense to absorb the information given to him and expend it into good outcomes. He has been the only candidate to keep his campaign not only afloat but to make it prosperous. I think that can only translate into good things for this country.

Just Words   June 17th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

*CNN Polling Director Keating Holland said, “Hillary Clinton's decision to suspend her campaign and endorse Obama seems to have produced little or no bounce for Obama.”

Obots....Can you ask your Messiah to repeat what he said a few months back ....Does he still 'know' he can get Hillary's votes????? LOL!

How about a poll on how Pelosi and Dean will FIRED from their positions soon??!!

PUMA Democrat – "Keeping Democracy Alive"

Mary   June 17th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

The thing that saddens me most is the fact that all these fools that supported Hillary Clinton and now claim to support McCain won't be anywhere to be found when McCain loses. Four years from now, after Obama's first successful term is over they will have all claimed to have been his supporter all along. But we will know who the original F.O.B.s (Friends of Barack) were!

Denise   June 17th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Women are so crazy. They will burn the house down just make some toast.

I don't care about petty, spiteful women. Barack will still win and Hillary (who said she will work hard for Barack, which I don't believe because she is so selfish and self-centered) will never be president.

Obama, not your Momma Hillary, 08

Ric   June 17th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Clinton Democrats for Mc Cain '08
(Something wicked this way comes and it’s hailing from Chicago.)

EDW   June 17th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

TIMELINE:
Obama was elected to the Illinois Senate in 1996.
Outwardly opposed the war October 2002.
Elected to the US Senate by 70% vote in November 2004.

Belle   June 17th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

For all you Obama fans who believe the posts from Hillary supporters are not really from Hillary supporters-read this article one more time.

VictorSX   June 17th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

This recent CNN article and it's analysis of the poll numbers is flawed. When there was no Democratic nominee yet, the polls used before asked these questions:

Obama vs McCain or
Clinton vs McCain

and not: Obama vs Clinton vs McCain

The first set of questions had almost similar results, indicating a prospective voters preference of Democrat vs Republican.

So now that it is only Obama vs McCain, we should expect the same polling numbers.

People should be more critical of the news. The same should go with their government and elected officials. Trust but verify.

anon   June 17th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

i can't vote, even if i could i would not vote for obama because the better candidate was marginalised by the dem party because it was smitten by obama. this is like the middle aged guy dumping his wife for the prettier, younger wife who did not raise children, put up with him through his eccentricities but yet gets the benefits of the hard work of the first wife. Who wants to support such a party? Even if Mcain would be the prez bydefault.

Glendell Latham   June 17th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Obama supporters. You are not very smart. You trash our candidate
and think we will stand side-by-side with you cheering for that
"empty suit" candidate of yours. We feel the same about him as you
do about Hillary. You think the shoe can't be on the other foot?
Come November, you will need most of us 18 million Hillary voters.
We don't need you. Keep bashing Hillary. Keep it fresh in our minds
when the general election comes. I chose McCain over Obama. At
least McCain has done something he can be credited with to help
the country.

Matt   June 17th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

If Hillary is not the nominee, my vote goes to McCain. Hillary supporters, don't be tricked by Obama and DNC. They already have done their damage and it is time to teach them both a lesson. A lesson of history so they don't make this mistake again and jam an inexperienced person down our throat. McCain 2008.

Michael   June 17th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

I am tired of these silly polls, they mean very little if anything, they are nothing but a snap shot in time and can change. These numbers are just something to give the pollsters and pundits to talk about, sauce for the goose if you will.

jan   June 17th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

hillary will suffer next time when she run for election please remember this all you hillary people who are spreading hate dont forget peolpe will remember her for all this she cause she could do much better than what she does tuesday june 3 2008 .she support all the mess up to the end.

Vince   June 17th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

CNN logic does not make sense. When either Hillary or Obama is compared against McCain there was a 3-4pt margin. Now that Hillary is out of the race does not mean there are more Democratic voters. Where would the bounce come from other than voters switching parties. If anything this is very good for Obama – even with PUMA voting for McCain, Obama's lead is growing.

Brian Knoxville TN   June 17th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

To Uncle Sam:

You're and idiot. Make up your mind about who your support moron!

Vince   June 17th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

CNN logic does not make sense. When either Hillary or Obama is compared against McCain there was a 3-4pt margin. Now that Hillary is out of the race does not mean there are more Democratic voters. Where would the bounce come from other than voters switching parties. If anything this is very good for Obama – even with PUMA voting for McCain, Obama's lead is growing.

tj   June 17th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

CNN, plz post this.
You can dream about Hillary supporters voting for Obama.
You just cannot understand that our unwillingness to vote for him is not only because we are outreaged by unprecedentally unfair of primiary by DNC and media.
We just completely don't like Obama and don't trust him.
And we are going to vote for country, not party.
Such party (DNC) who betrayed us – it's core base – is just dead for us.
Though we don't like McCain much, we consider McCain is less evil than Obama for this country.
McCain 08
PUMA

GREG FL.   June 17th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

This poll also means McCain got zero bounce when he became the GOP nominee.

Lynn   June 17th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

The polls will change daily. I cannot believe if Obama loses it would be all Hillary fault. You people are always making excuses. She got out of the race in June. How can it possibly be her fault. I can't help it if you picked a loser. I thought he was a candidate to bring people together, but another arrogant slap – Patty Doyle.

John Smith   June 17th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

If Hillary supporters are MORE interested in the Candidates than the Major Issues facing this nation, let the "bitter voters" go ahead and vote for Mcain! Some of us will NOT be willing to listen to those "bitter voters" when:
1. the price of gas hits $5,oo plus
2. our people remain stuck in Iraqi
3. when Hillary is off with Bill enjoying their $109 million
4. when the supreme court is finally loaded with conservative judges
5. when we are burden with the invasion of Iran, and the list goes on.

No one, not even Obama, should beg these "bitter Hillary" voters; let them go ahead and vote for McCain and the Republicans!

Molly   June 17th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

The educated Democrats will have to vote for McCain – they simply cannot vote for obama – he is NOT qualified.
McCain will be 2nd choice – but – much better for our country than obama – he is far too radical and his background too questionable to ever be elected.

Obamagirl08   June 17th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

I agree with "supa" and "get real"

Only stupid people would vote for an idiot like McCain at a time like this. And "SHAME ON" the Hillary supporters who have not supported Obama and decided to either do nothing or vote for McCain instead. You are not a true Hillary supporter or democrat if you would do something that stupid!! You are truley a sore loser and a selfish person if you can't help the greater cause as a democrat.

GO BARACK OBAMA

Glen from Los Angeles   June 17th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

The contest between Obama and Clinton wasn't so much one of issues as it was personality and gender. Clinton supporters are upset on more an emotional level than a thoughtful one. Of course it will take time for Clinton supporters to base their future vote on issues that matter to them rather than frustration over seeing their candidate no longer in the race.
I believe Obama will by November, be more attractive to Clinton supporters than will McCain.

Jennifer   June 17th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Get Real,

You are the reason the deal will be sealed for McCain. Haters really back Obama, why?

Splurge   June 17th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

This continued hatred of Hillary – who isn't even involved in this story – is yet another reason I will not vote for Obama in November.

Robin   June 17th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

I hate to burst your bubble, but not all people that are not voting for Obama are old or white. We are very diverse, and embrace our diversity. We are old, young, black, brown, yellow, red and white.We are MEN and WOMEN. We will not support a party that no longer supports us. We will not vote for someone that is selected and not elected. He would not stand up for MI and FL then, why should they stand by him now? This has been a set up from the beginning. It will be settled in November. He will not get our votes. He is not our chosen one. See you at the convention.

PUMA DEM

Independent (Ex-Democrat) in IA   June 17th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

We have minds of our own. We wont just fall in line – Obama has to earn it.

He didn't earn my vote in January so why should he automatically get it now? This is the reason I left the democratic party. I can think for myself.

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 17th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

There's a vast left wing conspiracy to use my name to defame me on this blog! Stop using my name Obama and Axelrod! I know your laughing at your computyr right now! Well laugh at this: I'm voting McCann and I'll make sure he wins even if I have to split the entire democrats in half!

PUMA PNAC!

John Q   June 17th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

polls schmolls

Anonymous   June 17th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

This isn't news, we all knew it and so did Hillary – which is why I think she did what she did...she just wants to run again in 2012 and win, regardless of the costs. If she wants people to not think this, she needs to do something drastic.

Down with Obama   June 17th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Apparently the decidedly divisive tone of the primary season has had a major impact on the ability for our Democratic party to heal itself. We have got to get beyond the attacks by supporters of both Clinton and Obama so that we can defeat the true enemy, John McCain. Obama is a good man and will provide solid leadership that we make this nation proud. God bless Obama and the Democratic party!

Obama '08

abby   June 17th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

WHY does the PAID obama blog group say that if we don't vote for their guy we are racist???? – We will NOT vote for obama because he is NOT qualified to lead our country – has nothing to do with Hillary, race, or spite. That is WHY we have 2 candidates – and the Hillary supporters will VOTE for the Qualified one!!!
Also – stop with the Roe v Wade – we are NOT concerned – McCain will not over turn that – and it is obama that has voted for partial birth abortion – DISGRACE!

Sweden   June 17th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

The whole world wants Obama...!!! He is the only one who can change the negative image of US.

God bless USA

GR   June 17th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

We know what it is. If Hillary gives another speech I can still hear behind her voice that "he is all we have so vote for him." Seems that we have no choice.

supa   June 17th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

OBAMA 2008!!

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   June 17th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

THE NEXT SPECULATION THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION,

WANTS TO LEGALIZE, CANCER DRUG MEDS.

R.I.F.   June 17th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Don Fl June 17th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

"To all you Obama people this is about what is best for the country not the party. I voted for Clinton because I think she is the best of all three & Mccain second. Obama has done nothing all these years but run for office so I will be voted for Mccain & it has nothing to do with being mad. At this time Mccain is best, maybe Obama in four years."
_______________________________________

It's scary that you don't vote on the issues. Hillary and McCain are complete opposite when it comes to 99.9% of the issues. You may not be mad but you seem to be a little dumb. I guess you like the last 8 years because here comes another 4. Did you vote for Bill Clinton? Didn't see any foreign policy experience on his resume?

Roger   June 17th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

People should realize that Clinton and Obama are really not that different on the ACTUAL issues. HRC supporters that jump ship to McCain are only showing the world that they were supporting Clinton for the wrong reason in the first place.

supa   June 17th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Only stupid people would vote for an idiot like McCain at a time like this. And "SHAME ON" the Hillary supporters who have not supported Obama and decided to either do nothing or vote for McCain instead. You are not a true Hillary supporter or democrat if you would do something that stupid!! You are truley a sore loser and a selfish person if you can't help the greater cause as a democrat.

John from LA   June 17th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Wonderful News-

Obamabots-beware-this race is far from over-This will be a fun 4 months-and once again the bots will now say the polls mean nothing whereas 2 days ago-they meant the world. Bots-text more and vote like all the idiots do for that show...:"American Idol"

And by the way bots-stop blaming the Clinton supporters-she's been out the race for 3 weeks now-he's the candidate!

Darryl Miller   June 17th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

IMPEACH BUSH NOW

ann   June 17th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

hillary supporters wont vote for Obama in 2008.Obama supporters
wont vote for Hillary in 2016. Who will pay the price?All of us.

PSmith   June 17th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Now you will realize why Hillary fought so hard!!

Why?

Because she as well as 18 million of us know that OBAMA will never win in November!

McCain '08/Hillary 12

Linda   June 17th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Obama can't win without Hillary. He has alienated too many women along the way. He has dismissed us and called us "sweetie" too many times. I will vote for him because I know that he won't nominate a supreme court justice who will over-turn Roe v Wade - and that's more important than the other insensitivies he has shown towards women. Yesterday I was called a racist in a blog because I criticized him. The man is running for president and he is going to get alot of criticism. He better get a tougher shell (along with his supporters) and admit that he needs a tough running mate, who happens to be a woman.

Ray   June 17th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

To "BROOKLYN" and all other "Hillary Supporters"

I'm tired of your threats. shut up and vote already. You are acting like little babbies threating to vote Republican in the general because your feelings got hurt. Grow up! Your childishness will not keep Obama from becoming our next President!

Karen   June 17th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Many of you Obama supporters are truly scary people.

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   June 17th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

i hate these articles.... all they do is give sore loser clintonistas and poser-flush-limpball listeners an opportunity to spout off the same trip for months and months on end....

can wait for november so they can go to puma paradise and console each other after their losses...

PSmith   June 17th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

PEOPLE! PEOPLE! PEOPLE!

B positive   June 17th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

I'm a HillMac... If not Hillary, then McCain. YAY......PUMA!!!

Paul   June 17th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

As long as we got McCain running Bob Dole's campaign redux, Obama has nothing to worry about.

Big gator   June 17th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Peg stop whining and just do it.

Jerome   June 17th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

That's because half the people that voted for her (clinton) were republicians anyway. Who really cares, the real democrats will carry Obama.

Truth Be Told   June 17th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Wait until McCain is really exposed...

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   June 17th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

bounce, schmounce....

we all know there is a "certain deomgraphic" that will NEVER vote for Obama...

I saw this before with the election of Harold Washington as Chicago's first African American mayor...

Terry, NJ   June 17th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Ne He Can't.. No He Won't In November.. Thanks for choosing the weaker candidate Koolaidholics. When McCain beats him in November you'll only have yourselves to blame for picking a candidate who made you feel all mushy as opposed to a candidate who was electable to be President. Dream a little dream you did... But obviously not much more beyond that.

Janet, American via Canada   June 17th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

The real Polls will come in November! Those who will go against it and try to reverse the change, will bare the outcome!

Reality and Change is here and now!

All Americans are awaken to the economy and will bring the change of Truth and Honesty back into place.

suzanne   June 17th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

The Democratic Party elite made it very clear that they only cared about the black vote and all the new young voters that Obama brought into the Democratic Party. They were so sure that Hillary's voters (women, blue collar workers, seniors, hispanics, etc) would fall in line and support their selected candidate. Some will of course, but many of us will never vote for Obama. PUMA DEMOCRAT

Hillary Clinton   June 17th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Hello, it's me, Hillary. I would like to thank all the people who supported me throughout the campaign, but it's over now.

All you nutjobs still 'supporting' me by voting for McCain have lost your minds. You really need to get some professional help – I'm not the answer to all your problems – I'm just a politician.

Go out and form an identity of your own and try to solve your own problems for once.

In the meantime though, keep sending those checks! I need to get my debt paid down. If you have children willing to sell their own toys to keep me rich – that's fine too.

GET REAL   June 17th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Why is it every blog I go to Clinton supporters continue to say
McCain 08 / Clinton 12

Just as Obama needs your votes you will need Obamas vote to get her elected. If he does not get elected she wont make it past the primary season making it her second loss.

Is this what you want? If you want to give her a chance vote for Obama and unite. Dont continue to complain that she lost because he cheated or because the media made him the nominee. She lost because she lost.

Vote for Obama and Clinton will get the Presidency in 2016. If not she does not have a chance.

OBAMA 08′

Don Fl   June 17th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

To all you Obama people this is about what is best for the country not the party. I voted for Clinton because I think she is the best of all three & Mccain second. Obama has done nothing all these years but run for office so I will be voted for Mccain & it has nothing to do with being mad. At this time Mccain is best, maybe Obama in four years.

David, NY   June 17th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

The truth is that if we talk about issues, and how to solve our problems, McBush is completely out of touch, he's a clone of Bush, same policies, same vision, both of them are the same.

Barack and Hillary have 95% the same policies and the same values, more important, as Prez Barack will work with Hillary, on universal health care and energy.
So the choice we have is not based on one person, but rather on policies, when people start to know who McCain really is, they'll understand how bad this guy is for our country.

A guy who opposes all the progressive laws in favor of women, of black people, who wants to send more Americans to die in Iraq and says that bringin our troops home from that country is not important...

People will realize how dangerous McBush is, and they'll make the right choice.

FactCheck   June 17th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

> we women don't ever forget when we have been cheated on

I seriously doubt that you are (a) a Clinton supporter, (b) a Democrat or (c) a woman. Republican shills are a dime a dozen.

get real   June 17th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Every person who supported Hillary Clinton and now supports McCain is an idiot of gargantuan proportions. (and probably also racist)

You're betraying everything she stands for... well done you incompetent morons.

Emma, San Jose, CA   June 17th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Is it not premature to get Hillary's voters to change their minds? After the convention will be a better time to make some sense of the polls.

Obama will be the president and that will be good!

David   June 17th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

What do you expect from a "media made" candidate?

An empty suit at that!!

Jokiro   June 17th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Believe it or nor, OBAMA will be the next president ot USA. Thats how winners win. Come out early. MCCAIN -BUSH We are tired.

Cynthia   June 17th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Given time those numbers will increase when the Clinton supporters get their hurt feelings under control and realize what is in their best interest.

OBAMA BACKER   June 17th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

I would ask that all women Clinton supporter look at the cartoon at the botton of the political page and click on it. It is a realistic view of what you chose if you vote for McCain. Loves the war, hate roe v wade, knows nothing about the economy Tim Russert bless his soul busted him on that, and ison the wrong side of every major womens health initiative. If you vote for him you are setting your effort back 20-30 years.

peakarach,des moines,IA   June 17th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

NOBAMA! NOWAY! NOHOW!
===========================
MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

CitizenAJ   June 17th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Nova from NV,

Who did not respect your votes? Nevada votes counted. If you are referring to Florida and Michigan, the blame falls on their state governements, not the candidates. One more thing, I was born and raised in Florida so I still have plenty of ties there. A lot of people did not vote during the Florida democratic primary because they did not want to waste their time considering the votes did not count. I guess they are disenfranchised also.

How can you vote for McCain who represent everything Hilary DID NOT? You dishonor her by voting for this guy and against the best interest of the U.S. I would like a Senator Clinton supporter who has decided to vote for Senator McCain to tell me what policies of his they believe in and support.

Michael   June 17th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

So what you're saying is just weeks after a bruising campaign where his opponent took him to the very end, questioned his character, appealed to our most base fears, and ran a slash and burn campaign, while McCain had a clear path to unify his party and solidify his position, Obama is still leading by 5%. This is really the best possible moment for McCain–if he had a chance he'd be ahead by 10-20% right now like George H.W. Bush was over Bill Clinton at a similar point in that campaign. If this is the best McCain can do at this point, I smell an Obama landslide.

peakarach,des moines,IA   June 17th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

I THINK BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA WILL BE THE NEXT MCGOVERN IN 72,CARTER IN 80,MONDALE IN 84 AND DUKAKIS IN 88. PLEASE CHECK IT OUT AT 270TOWIN.COM.

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karen   June 17th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Any Hillary supporters: Please, please take a look at what McBush stands for and it is NOT the betterment of women!! He apposses Rove vs Wade and does not want "equal pay for equal work" where women are concerned. McCain is a womanizer from the beginning and any women who has a daughter or son should think about a draft under McCain because he wants war, war and more war. It supports all his rich friends.

Anonymous   June 17th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

All of you Hillary supporters that vote for McCain,get some addresses from the Red Cross for the young men and women killed in Iraq after you vote,send cards to the famalies explaining your rationale for your vote.

M Lynn ND   June 17th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

As they say...the night is young and all you women who want to vote for McCain should google "John McCain's first wife" and get your fill of all the unsavory facts of his character and how he views women. Go ahead you Hillary supporters read up.

Pat in Cali   June 17th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

To the people who won't vote for Obama because Clinton did not win:

How many people marched, protested, gave up their lives so that you could vote? How long did women's suffrage take? How long did the voting rights act take? You would give up the fundamental instrument that you have to change our government to sulk because your candidate did not win the nomination? You deserve pity (not sympathy).

Larry   June 17th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

They are bitter.

Big gator   June 17th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Saw Hill working at Dairy Queen. Good luck to her.

White Independent   June 17th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

I don't understand Hillary supporters at all. They played the same game by the same rules that everyone agreed to and Hillary lost. Everyone knew that Michigan and Florida were going to be penalized from the begining and everyone agreed to that. I don't understand this feeling of being cheated. They would now vote against their own best interests.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   June 17th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

I don't know what he's peddling...but when you drop it...it does not bounce.

It just smears your shoes and smells stinky.

Sunshine from University of Florida   June 17th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Hey CNN I know you guys worked so hard to promote this democrats are divided crap, but why are only 50% of Republicans satisfied with McCain while 68% are for Obama, why is he up by 11 in Ohio, Neck and Neck in Nevada, Up in Michigan, WE DON'T ELECT A PRESIDENT NATIONALLY-ITS BY STATES IDIOTS!!!!!!

jameso   June 17th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Obama all the way,the whole world waiting for you in november!. I just don"t know why people don:t get it? those that are rich from the getgo are the one that always talk about experience not people that really deal with poor people.And also,who says Hillary is a democrat? she moved over from the replublican party because of Bill,so if the democrat lost ,it"s not a big deal to her and her supporter.
Very soon the wind will blow and the whole truth will be know!

Gabriela   June 17th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

The more Obama puts down HRC, as he did with the Solis' affair, the angrier we become and the less likeky that we we will vote for him!! That he is leading by only 5 or 6 points , proves just that!

peakarach,des moines,IA   June 17th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

NOBAMA PERIOD!
================
MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

Jamie   June 17th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

I will not vote for the chosen one Obama. The Dem. Party turned their backs on millions of voters and Hillary. Now it's is time to return the favor! The Dem. won't count the Fl. & Michigan votes maybe the Rep. will.

Obama = NEVER

peakarach,des moines,IA   June 17th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

OBAMA/OSAMA 08!
==============
MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

No More Clintons, CA   June 17th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Hillary has done a great job cultivating a bunch of bitter supporters and damaging Obama the best she could. However, Obama will bounce back. At least, now Obama has only one Republican to beat, not two as presented by Hillary.

Mike   June 17th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Seeing as Clintondroids are continuously accusing Obama of disrespecting Senator Clinton, why is it that they continue to blatantly ignore the fact that Obama is defending her? Why do they constantly ignore the fact that Both Obama and Clinton are calling for Party unity – for respect and admiration? It's because it's not the fact that he defeated a Clinton, it's not because he "disrespected" her, it's because they just hate the man. It's this hatred that has fueled America's darkest days. I honestly thought we were past this, but it's evident that I am wrong.

Oh, and "Down with Obama", you really need to explain what you're trying to say when you're saying that this is "Obamabot" news. They are saying that he's gotten minimal support from Clintondroids since HIllary suspended her campaign – how is this good news to us?!

peakarach,des moines,IA   June 17th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

ALL 18 MILLION OF HILLARY SUPPORTER FOR MCCAIN IN NOV.

MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

MD   June 17th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

I am fed up with your polls. You don't say how many people were polled, what political affiliation they had, or the margin of error. This so called news report is worthless.

The Best Political Team on Television (LOL) is surely dropping the ball.

I drank the KoolAid   June 17th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

/blind /worship

Obama '08

I love America   June 17th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

If bitter Clintonistas put somehow put McCain in the White House, they will have to explain to their granddaughters someday why abortion is illegal and explain to their grandsons why they are being drafted to fight in the never-ending Iraq war.

Nate   June 17th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

I still don't understand what the Hillary Clinton supporters are upset about. I was a Hillary Clinton supporter. While I think she's a great candidate or rather was a great candidate I think she lost focus on how to play the game. I really think they thought they could take the machine that got Bill Clinton into power and simply switcharoo him with Hillary. I really wish she would have dismantled the machine and ran on her own merrits with her own people- people who understand who she is and what she represents- people who would take orders from her instead of trying to decide what she'd do. She would have been able to break with the Clinton scandals of the past and reintroduced herself. She would have found her message and voice and won easily. But as things turned out I believe she turned on her principles. Once that happened I began to fear what she represented. Obama is now standing in to fight for the things she would fight for. McCain has already surrendered his principles- he's caved to the right. If any person thought they were a Clinton supporter and could vote for McCain you're not thinking clearly. They stand on other ends of the spectrum.

rj   June 17th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

The downward slide of Hussein Oh-Blah-Blah has begun.
Expect it to continue right to November as the Republicans in the weeks ahead dig up more dirt on Michelle, while Hillary/Billary stay very quiet, strategizing for '12.

Beverly, NYC   June 17th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Slow and steady wins the race CNN. After the long primary season I am a little burned out on both candidates. After the first debate or Town Hall against McCain you will see a real bounce in Obama's numbers.

John   June 17th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

It will only continue to go down. There was no bounce from us CLinton supporters.

THis EMPTY SUIT is unacceptable!!!

No Clinton as Vp = No Obama Presidency

Dont kid yourself obamabots and MSM your Presidency is in the hands of us CLinton supporters whom you have treated with sucj UNTHINKABLE UNFORGIVABLE DISRESPECT!!!

Nancy McKinney   June 17th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

ummmm, didn't the primary fight like JUST end last week?!?!

can we give the man some time to breath?!?!!? jeez!

plus, WE HAVE 5 FIGGIN MONTHS!! CHILL OUT!!!

DEMOCRATS ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Concerned INDEPENDENT CT voter   June 17th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

BTW... Polls mean nothing.... I have a poll to...

lets be real.... June does Not = Nov....

I'm starting to resent both sides supporters.... Look at what makes sense before you start letting polls decide your mood....

I can tell you this... Anything can happen at any moment... Tomorrow is NEVER promised... So No one can 100% protect you from aweful occurrences.... No Man can Save you.... We live by Grace... all of us... DO NOT allow fear to control your votes... This means everyone who buys into much of what Republicans want you to believe...

DEM are not much better either... the world is NOT rainbows and sunshine... where you can play all day & other countries will respect everyone...

-V

An American   June 17th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

McCain got the Bush dump after he was seen with the Shrub so take that CNN!

Rick   June 17th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Not only will many of us Clinton supporters not vote for Obama, many of us including me, will be voted for McCain (no matter what the press says)!

Ohio Citizen   June 17th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

It's interesting that with all of the posts from those who will not vote for Obama he still leads in the poll. Are you folks claiming undecided? If you aren't then your threats are not carrying much weight. You are already counted in McCains percentage.

You all are making Hillary look like a fool. How can she claim leadership of such a huge block of supporters without being ablt to influence them? Most of you are liars. You aren't so much for Hillary as you are against the other candidate. Be honest about why that is.

EDW   June 17th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

CELL PHONES.
The fired up group between the ages of 18 and 38 use their CELL PHONES. You can't call me and ask me if I am voting for Obama because I don't use a home phone number.

CELL PHONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

keep spinning maybe yoy will stopp   June 17th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

you guys and the news spins are really something to see and watch all this bull chip being tossed about on stations radios and the like today you hateful people are really afraid that things are finnaly looking as though they will get back on track you guys are so use to and have profited big from all this corruption you feel as if the play ground is being closed well it is so your corrupted life style will finally have to give account and you just don't know what to do and how you will make it out here living an honest life by honest means. so you sprew this hate and fear because the playgroung is being closed

Chipster   June 17th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

With more than 10% of the voters undecided, these polls are really meaningless. Wake me when it gets to a <4% margin of erro.

Mabel in Cleve.   June 17th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Shame on Hillary supporters. I backed Hillary until just prior to the OH primary. I switched because I became so impressed with Obama, not angry at Hillary. Then I started to see her true character. I was very disappointed in her/Bill, and would have regretted voting for her. Hillary (aka Lucretia Borgia) must take responsibility for expopsing her own dark soul. She destroyed herself with her own mouth (venom).

What many are not saying publicly is that they just cannot palate the thought of a black man as president when it was a white woman's turn ! I as a woman cannot afford to allow McCain to turn the clock back on Roe v. Wade, etc. I trust that Obama has the character and judgment to do the right thing. I never thought I'd say it, but it truly is time to turn the page on the Clintons and move beyond their pettiness, vindictiveness and blaming. The country does not owe her the presidency !

PS– Don't be fooled, readers. Many of these negative Obama comments from "Hillary supporters" are really republicans / Operation Chaos. Dems- don't be suckered again by pranksters and swift-boat saboteurs.

Silence Dogood   June 17th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

The DNC candidate should be WAY ahead at this point, after Bush's horrible approval rating. This is a case of picking the candidate that makes you gag less. The Empty Preppy Suit or the Old War Guy.

Archie H.   June 17th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

The old CNN polling propaganda game ! You can manipulate or make them up so long as the desired illusional outcome is broadcast !

darren   June 17th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

lol Obama doesn't need Hillary, but you dems need Barack, y?
because without him, you will continue to suffer without proper healthcare, no money in your pockets...and high gas prices....go on..play with your future.... i dare you.

sylvia   June 17th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Hillary had more of the popular vote so one could expect this result I think. The public and especially the news media seems to have forgotten that fact. Hillary was definitely the more experienced candidate and I don't really understand the democratic party as it acts undemocratically to me ( ha) Seems Hillary was the winner all the way down the line and then Obama just flew in and scooped up the
whole thing thanks in part to that iodiot Howard Dean. If on paper one were looking at both Hillary and obama and did not know gender or age or anything, I am sure for the biggest job in the world Hillary would have been that pick. I con't understand the "rock star" stuff about Obama. This is serious business here...not a rock concert...

Robert   June 17th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Did Loretta from California actually mention the AOL straw poll? It's an online poll that stracks which random people click yes or no on a site. According to that poll McCain wins Oregon. That's a laugh

Nia - AZ by way of MN   June 17th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

If Hillary and her stounch supporters would do what she said she would do months ago and put her suport behinde Obama, should he become nominee as well as quite her staunch supporters who are the force behind the PUMA's, writeHillaryin, and other anti Obama sites...then we wouldn't have to much of an issue. But that's alright.. time is on Obama's side

Nova from NV   June 17th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Hillary Clinton supporters for McCain in Nov! This should teach our party for not respecting our votes!

sarah   June 17th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

this arrogant idiot is going to get clobbered in nov. congrats dems. you blew another election with your left wing liberal who has zero experience. we the people do not want another trainee in the white house. say hello to president mccain.

Larry from LA   June 17th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

DON'T PICK HILLARY AS THE DEMOCRATIC RUNNING MATE. OBAMQ WILL LOSE ALL CREDIBILITY WITH HIS CORE SUPPORTERS.

What if?   June 17th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Let's be honest Clinton knew what she was doing when she said all those negaitve things about Obama, even when she knew she was going to lose as nominee. She been in Washington long enough to know how the good old boys play the game.

As one formal Clinton supporters stated: I was afraid that Obama was to inexperienced, to green, that he was all fluff and cotton candy as you say. But I've heard he's getting the cream of the crop economists and his ideas about how to get out of Iraq seem about right from what I've read in New Republic magazine. ....I supported Hillary for far longer then I should have. Her behaivior towards the end of this primary season was atrocious. I heard she was trying to use any legal manuevering she could think up to steal this nomination.

Maybe you are right, Senator Dole......at least you never pretended to be a democrat, before we had Obama became our winning nominee.................

Senator Dole said the “Democrats had to choose between one candidate who said she’d obliterate Iran and another candidate who said he wants to invite Iranian leaders over for dinner and then maybe a chat after dinner with a good cigar—Cuban. I’d imagine. I DON’T want EITHER of those TWO answering the White House telephone AT 3 o’clock in the morning”.

Obama 08

OBAMA BACKER   June 17th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

The women of the women of the Clinton camp will come over when they learn that McCain doesn't support any of womens issues. Roe v Wade, equal pay, and even takes money from men that think abuse of women is like the weather "if it's inevitable just lay back relax and enjoy it" If Clinton supporters vote for him they are truly not about the issues.

Ted   June 17th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Obama was very gracious to Clinton during the primaries. Enough sexist anti-Barack blather, really.

Rick FL   June 17th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

These polls do not account for first-time voters or individuals with cell phones either, who predominantly voted Democratic in the primaries.

This spread will only continue to increase when Clinton begins actively campaigning for Obama.

Please remember ("PUMA"): even if Hillary might not be picked for VP, Obama could choose her for Supreme Court justice. Imagine what a great champion for women's causes she would make on the court, which is a lifetime appointment. Please think about the bigger picture. This election is too important.

Dem '08

yns   June 17th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

I AM NOT AFRAID OF MCCAIN! You Barrack Hussein Oblahblahblah supporters will not shove him at me!

We still have a Demoncratic Senate and House. That will provide the checks and balances our forfathers intended for our political system!

Concerned INDEPENDENT CT voter   June 17th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

yeah VAL.... your cool...

A socialists? Really? Everyone in the Country Benefits from SOME program that the Government (we= taxes) pay for I.E. USPS

we as a U.S.A. have some "socialist" tendencies...... DO SOME HOME WORK....

& just look at what the two are offering.... I can go on forever on the differences between the two.... But for instsnce... Obama wants HealthCare to be AFFORDABLE for every american.... but he is NOT asking for it to be MANDATORY... this would mean... you have a choice not to take it....

A SOCIALIST would FORCE it on people... this is also seen where we have FEDEX & UPS to our USPS....

Comprende?

-V

???   June 17th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Cher
June 17th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

"We told you we would NOT vote for Obama. WAKE UP!"

Even if we weren't awake, there's nothing that can change the fact that this election is Obama vs McCain and threatening not to vote Obama isn't going to magically put Hillary into the White House.

By the way, those that will vote McCain to "teach Obama supporters a lesson" may want to think about the consequences. Do you want Hillary to stand any chance of ever getting elected? What goes around comes around.

abby   June 17th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

To- CD – NO we will NOT be staying home!!!!! The highly educated Hillary supporters/VOTERS will not stay home – a VOTE for McCain is actually a vote AGAINST obama – and we are organized, united, and ready for November. The DNC has selected the WEAK candidate that is not qualified – so.... we will have to Elect McCain for our next President. United WE Stand – Divided – obama falls!

Margi   June 17th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Consistently been ahead of McCain week after week for about four months, that is the story here. He is winning.

Jozee   June 17th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

These polls mean nothing at this point in time, whether he is ahead or behind by 20 pts. The only polls that matter are on election day when the voters reject Bush's 3rd Term in John McCain.

BTW, Hillary, get your behind out there and "campaign your heart out" like you said you would!

GO OBAMA/RICHARDSON

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   June 17th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

HE IS JUST GETTING OVER A HORRIBLE PRIMARY.

GETTING ORGANIZED & THE BEST IS YET TO COME.

McBush   June 17th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

we are going to win and bring the country togather as one. Obama 08!!! Mccains war plan is too expencive and he doesnt care about our troops coming home so we need a President that cares about our country and our future. Obama 08

peg   June 17th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

EX DEMOCRAT/PUMA MEMBER

I AM VOTING FOR MCCAIN LIKE I SAID I WOULD. DOES NOT MATTER IF HILL IS PUT ON VP SLOT. NOT A THING WILL CHANGE MY MIND. I TELL EVERYONE I KNOW

Ready for Change   June 17th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Uh OH, guess he needs Annie Oakley to come to his rescue.

Frank   June 17th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Not sure why so many Democrats just don't want to believe why Clinton supporters don't vote for Obama!!!! It has nothing to do with the man but rather with his lack of experience, what he stands for, and what he has not been able to deliver, i.e. concrete plans and ideas on what he is going to do once in the office! I am sure if we had another person running, who could prove his capabilities, that ALL democrats would rally behind him/her! Why do we have so many ignorant democrats???!!!!!!!

Ben   June 17th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

We need the Clintons.........we need unity in our party. The Clintons need to extend a "good" hand of friendship to the Obama team by coming out to speak to her supporters. I know that the Clintons are good people and are working hard behind the scene to ensure that Obama defeats McBush.

Joe Six   June 17th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Obama has maxed out on his support. Come November, people will vote their pocketbooks. When they see all the new taxes from Obama, and all the spending on other people, they'll run to McCain.

David Goldman for OBAMA   June 17th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

WE NEED A QUIRE OF SLAMMING RESPONSES TO

MCSLEAZY ACCUSATIONS & CRAP. THINK TONE HER.

SOME FOLKS DON'T EVEN PONDER THE WORDS,

JUST THE TONE. WE NEED A BUNCH OF FOLKS THAT

CAN DELIVER THE TONE. JUST THINK ABOUT IT.

MCSLEAZY TRUMPETS HIS DEFENSE CAPABILITIES.

NO ONE HAS DONE A WORSE JOB OF IT.

GAS PRICES A BUSH POLICY CAUSING THE INFLATION.

WE PAY $55.00 FROM THE SAUDIS THE BALANCE GOING

TO SCUZOS, MAKING MONEY.

Scott   June 17th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

The Democratic establishment may have forced Hillary to make a speech but hell will freeze over before I support this candidate whose resume is so weak and who consorts with terrorists, anti-american crazies and criminals.

Hillary Supporters for McCain 08!

Robert   June 17th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Why does no one ever mention rasmussen reports which actually has more comprehensive data than any other source I know. They are the only other source I know of that does daily tracking and they also regularly track each state. It's the most polling information you can get from any one source.

Molly   June 17th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

YES – The MILLIONS of Hillary supporters WILL UNITE – we WILL all Come Together – AGAINST OBAMA – and the DNC!!!!!!
Obama is NOT qualified to lead our country and will NEVER be elected President. The GOP – together with the MILLIONS of Hillary supporters will make sure that McCain wins. We do NOT vote Party – we VOTE Country – and will NOT vote for obama.

independent now   June 17th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

OH WELL DID OBAMA REALLY THINK HILARY VOTERS WOULD JUST JUMP SHIP? ITS NOT ABOUT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY ITS ABOUT WE THE PEOPLE. GIVE US A DECENT CHOICE. THIS ELECTION IS DUMB AND DUMBER. THATS THE PROBLEM. WE DONT LIKE OBAMA , HE HAS NO IDEAS NO SUSBSTANCE HE RIDES COAT TAILS. NOTHING ORIGINAL

Robert   June 17th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

The problem with the poll of polls is the timing. Gallup itself said there was about a 5point bounce for Obama after Clinton Conceded. If I remember correctly, Obama and McCain were see sawing for a while. A couple of days after Hillary conceded, Obama went up by 7 but his lead has since come down a few notches. The Poll of Poll usually comes out long after the events happen. Hillary conceded on June 7th and this Poll of Polls shows data from a week later. It's not true in this case but the Poll of polls tends to average polls that happen at different time. For example, the 7 point Gallup lead never showed up because at that time, the Poll of polls was averaging it with data from Polls that happened BEFORE the concession. I think CNN should just stick to the individual polls.

Pete   June 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Obama?? No way!

peakarach,des moines,IA   June 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I THINK ALL 18 MILLION OF US HILLARY SUPPORTER MUST UNITE AND JOIN MCCAIN NOW. WE MUST DO EVERYTHING WE CAN TO KEEP BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA AND HIS THUGS OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE FOR GOOD.
====================
MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

Carol   June 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

This Hillary Supporter will, without a doubt, vote for McCain! I would rather go with experience I know, than float down the river of doubt with Sen. Obama. Too many unanswered questions surround him, it's a little more risk than I am willing to take. Besides, let's keep in mind if Hillary supporters help to elect John McCain there is a great chance we will get to see her run again just four short years down the road!

Matthew, Houston, TX   June 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Today's polls really mean very little as they do not sample people without land line phones and really are not big enough to be anywhere accurate. A poll of polls is really just a compilation of all of the inaccuracies in each and means even less.

Remember that in the primaries, Senator Obama consistantly started behind in the 'general polls' and usually managed to pick up anywhere from 5% to 20% by the time the election was held.

Val, if you can't comment on the article, just shut up. We really don't care.

women in california for Hillary   June 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I am one of the women who is NOT going to vote for Obama....stay strong women, we will win in 2012
McCain as president and the house and senate as dems should ensure a balance until then, in fact, McCain is going to truly enjoy being the maverick that he, is by crossing the aisle as he has done on so many other occasions.
If he picked Lieberman for a running mate I would be even more happy and would not feel a pang of guilt going independent until I get what I want....we women don't ever forget when we have been cheated on

HILLRY 2012

Mike,ct   June 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

What kind of people vote for McCain.

I forgot racist people.

OBAMA done nothing wrong to HILLARY .

Why HILLARY supporters will vote McCain its RACIST.

OBAMA 08 HILLARY 2016

Brian Knoxville TN   June 17th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Obama can't win ever!

PUMA PNAC

Matthew   June 17th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Underwhelming bounce for an underwhelming candidate. No surprise here.

James   June 17th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

The issue here is the economy. McCain isn't a great candidate but the Dems are worse. BTW, Brian, do you work or just blog all day? I can see why you're a dem. Those of us who work would like to keep our taxes at a minimum. Those of us who do not work don't care about taxes and love to let others pay the way as in health care, retirement, military, taxes, etc.

Monica for Obama in Indiana   June 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Suspend? Does that mean Hillary is not coming back?

Ian   June 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

I don't care if he wins by .1%. In fact, it'd almost be funny if Obama won the electoral college but McCain got the popular vote, especially if Gore was on the ticket. A total slap in the face to the Republicans who gave it to Bush in 2000.

FactCheck   June 17th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

> We told you we would NOT vote for Obama. WAKE UP!

He doesn't need your vote, he is leading. Try taking your own advice.

TJ Johnson   June 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Right-thinking democrats will not vote for Obama - they will vote for McCain. Democrats know McCain. They don't know Obama.

Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx.   June 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

By the way, with respect to the bounce, Senator Obama has been under constant deluge from the Reps for three months now. And that was in addition to the attacks he took on from Senator Clinton.
But, like in every sport, if you have more at the end of the day (Nov 5), that's all that matters. So, as long as he stays ahead, and wins the Electoral College, Obama will win?

jen   June 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

The polls are always misleading. Obama dominates with the youth vote many of whom only use cell phones which are never polled. Val your an idiot....

Brian Knoxville TN   June 17th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Anyone interested in dividing the Democratic party and earning $$ in the process, email me.

All you have to do is pose as a Hillary supporter and basically slander Obama and his camp. Don't forget to repeat that 'the DNC stole the election from Hillary'. End the message with a threat to vote for McCain.

Rates start at $5 per post. Email me at puma_turncoat @ gop.com

CLK   June 17th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

It's funny because by all accounts, McCain should be leading since he has been in general election mode since February. Republicans must be scared.

Sweden   June 17th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

isnt he still leading? ...thought CNN said it will be close race so why all fuzz??

Ready for Change   June 17th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

I have some bad news for Obama, it's going to take more than one more speech too LOL. If Obama wants Hillary's voters, he will have to get them himself, something he has not been able to do so far...........

Steve   June 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

It would be a great help if Mrs. Clinton actually meant it when she said she is supporting Sen. Obama. But since you can never take her statements for you know, the truth...she probably won't be of any help to him.

Listen Up...   June 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

That's b/c HRC has not gone all out to support him yet as she said she would. When she comes back from resting and IF she campaigns for him like she said she would AND if she shuts Bill up, then that # can only go up, up up!

Brian, NJ   June 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

If he wins by 5 points and gets to 270 electoral votes, that's fine with me.

Gabrielle, Lancaster SC   June 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

On another note, I just wanted say that most people who post on these blogs have already decided who they are going to vote for. It doesn't matter what the story reports, people will find ways to praise and criticize Obama from reading the exact same story. I have a secret though. These posts on these blogs only represent the opinion of less that 2% of the voting population. The race will be decided by people who aren't on these blogs who actually vote based on the issues…

Obama '08

TS   June 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

This proves Obama can NOT win the general election. I just don't understand the reasont he dems continue to try to shove inexperienced, left wing radicals down the country's throat

Walt, Belton,TX   June 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

And, approriately so.......................................................

Carol   June 17th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

No, this is a good indication!

An indication that clearly the Clinton supporters will not so easily just agree to drink the koolaide and jump on the obama train.
I cannot believe everyone thought we would just tuck our tails and obey, all in the name of party unity. Lord knows we can all feel the result of choosing the wrong person for the Presidency. For too long this has become the vote for the lesser of two evils. We had hope this time when we had Hillary Clinton in the running. The truth is, if Obama was soooo good you would have seen a huge jump in the polls showing Hillary supporters changing sides. Sometimes you have to stand for what is right and not just agree to go with the flow.
Hillary was the clear choice for President, the DNC blew it.

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   June 17th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

WE NEED PEOPLE LIKE JAMES CARVILLE & OTHERS JUMPING

IN UNISON ON EVERYONE OF THE MCBUSH MORONIC

POTENTIAL POLICIES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE

ONES THAT OBAMA WANTS TO DO PERSONALLY.

A SEGMENT OF OUR PUBLIC HAS SWORN OFF READING.

THEY NEED A QUICK & CONCISE RESPONSE,FOR A QUICK

MENTAL DIGESTION.

Winthorp   June 17th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Before all you annoyed Hilary fans tell us you aren't going to vote for Obama, consider this. WE GET IT!! LETS SEE WHERE YOU STAND WHEN YOU START ACTUALLY PAYING ATTENTION TO ISSUES.

nick   June 17th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

NOBAMA CANT!
YES MC-CAN!!

Sabrina   June 17th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Real Clear Politics have it at 4, the margin error. Which is a average of all polls. CNN,what do you do find polls that will put Obama ahead,a lot of Hillary's supporters will not support Obama, people think we will get over it, but don't hold your breath!!!!!!!!

Darrel from Denver   June 17th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Between Brown and Blitzer and the anti-Obama bias on CNN, I am shocked ANY positive news for Obama makes it on air or in the ticker.

Even when it is positive, it is defined in a negative manner – that is, it should have been MORE positive, but since it wasn't, it is, therefore negative.

Clowns and idiots, all of them.

Obama is clearly the better candidate, is clearly the only one capable of changing Washington, and clearly the more vibrant, energetic, and dynamic person in this race.

The sooner everyone realizes that, the sooner this race will be over. The Republicans have been resorting to their usual lies, innuendos, and smears. The cable news programs have resorted to their usual biases. AND YET OBAMA IS STILL AHEAD.

Get a clue, fools.

hello   June 17th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

He should start listening to other people then John Carry and Kennedy.
If he thinks he can win without Hillary on the ticket then he is dreaming.
He and his supporter's arrogance is going to bring John McCain's presidency.

MikeH   June 17th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Ooooo, underwhelming.

CNN (stealth Republican Media operative) always looking for a way to attach superlatives to denigrate the Democratic front-runner.

Why aren't you posting any articles about McCain's lack of awareness of the `Rape Joke" and how he still accepts money from such scum? Why is the ratio of Obama to McCain integrity-questioning articles about 4:1? Why is there a quick move to put some kind of negative spin on Gore's endorsement?

Don't bother sending me the 'awaiting approval from moderator' message, I have access to several internet accounts and have seen how you mislead someone into thinking their comment was posted, when in fact it did not get posted.

AER   June 17th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

I and 18 million others are waiting for Hillary to announce that she is running as an 3rd Party Independent candidate. After how the DNC and Superdelegates treated her, she owes them absolutely no loyalty.

As a citizen with no Party affiliation, I would like a chance to vote for Hillary in 2008. The Democrats robbed me of that opportunity and under no circumstances will I vote for a Democrat this November. John McCain is not George W. Bush, but Barack Obama is still Barack Obama.

Hillary in 2008 and 2012.

Dem   June 17th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

I agree Cher. I won't vote for Barrack

Sam   June 17th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Hillary all the way. Baracks best bet is to have Hillary on his ticket, if not, he is dooooooooomed.

Mike, Syracuse, NY   June 17th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

What did Obama expect? Did he think he could diss Hillary for oevr a year and then have her supporters flock to him? Maybe the fact that Obama's got about 5 minutes of relevant experience has something to do with it too.

Val   June 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

United We Can! Together We Will!

McCain 08! McCain all the way!

(And NO socialists in the White House!) America is better than that!

Houston Texas   June 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

This trend will continue.

Obama 08

Xena   June 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Oh yeah, we need one more speech and that will do it. Get real!! Those of us who are not voting Nobama will not vote him EVER! His is an empty suit – we are immune to the pretty speeches that mean nothing. This man cannot hypnotize us!!
Get strong American, don't fall for this rhetoric.
Ever notice that all he can do is give jabs to McCain?? Aren't you tired of that?? He never says what he is planning. He only can bad mouth McCain. He will NEVER win!!!

lois   June 17th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Cher
YOU HAVE TO BE A REPUBLICAN, IF YOU WERE A TRUE DEMOCRATE, THEN YOU WOULD VOTE FOR OBAMA. BOTH HE OR HILARY COULD NOT HAVE WON, BUT ONE OF THEM DID.

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   June 17th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

"Cher June 17th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

We told you we would NOT vote for Obama. WAKE UP!"
---------------
Nobody cares who you vote for. Now go back to sleep!

Ralph   June 17th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

The party was not expected to unite after a speech. It will need at least a month or two to do so in a meaningful way. You will see the point spread become greater and greater, until McCain is landslided in Nov. McCain should work on his, "we knew we had a tough fight going in" speech.

Sweetie   June 17th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

The Polls are trying to let you know that even in a year when the Democratic Candidate should be way ahead of the Republican Candidate, because of the mess we are in right now, He isn't.

Obama isn't a viable Candidate.

McCain will win the election this year by a landslide.

McCain 08

GARY   June 17th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

A FIVE POINT BOUNCE THATS ALL HE SHOULD BE AHEAD BT AT LEAST 15 POINTS BECAUSE OF THE WAR IRAQ AND THE ECONOMY REMEMBER NIXON COINED THE TERM SILENT MAJORITY THIS GROUP WILL SEND JOHN MCCAIN TO THE WHITE HOUSE

darren   June 17th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

if so-called Democrats aren't going to vote for Obama, fine. No one's begging you to vote in your own interest. This is the same silliness that got Bush re-elected, you fools.

Bob Indianapolis, IN   June 17th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Who gives a rat's rear? McSame and the warmongering Reptilicans are going down hard!

ZagGo   June 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

That's alright ... all will be well Nov 09 Go OBama 08!!

Voice of Reason   June 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Once the women start finding out what McCain is about, they will decide in favour of Obama.

Deborah   June 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Let's get behind the nominee, but Obama supporters need to retract their claws. Hillary ran an outstanding campaign and made a gracious exit. Let's move on and defeat the Republicans. We're going to be cleaning up their messes for years to come. Let's not give them another chance to make more!

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   June 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

I don't think he's going to need a bounce. I think his support is going to slowly and steadily build.

We still have five months.

Carol, San Luis Obispo, CA   June 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Why would anyone be surprised that the Hillary-effect isn't producing a bounce for Obama. She couldn't produce a bounce for her own campaign after losing Iowa.

Believe this fizzle is indicative of how the Clintons are no longer in favor with the Democrat party.

David Newport, OR   June 17th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Why is this surprising? Can you say divisive? Can you say polarizing? Wouldn't you expect the followers to be cut from the same mold as the leader? What really matters, is will they cut off their nose in spite of themself come November? Are they willing to put America through 4 more years of turmoil just to have an opportunity to get their candidate nominated in 2012? Sad that it is this simple. Politics at its finest.

BJ   June 17th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

This is what Hillary supporters have been saying to everyone, but seems they have to learn the hard way.

When we say NO to Obama for November, we mean it! This is in retaliation to what the DNC has done, the press/media for their pro-Obama tactics during the primary, and to Obama surrogates & supporters, who treated Hillary and supporters with disrespect.

The deed is done... how do they expect to win us back? Words???

Xena   June 17th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

IT WILL ONLY GO DOWN FROM HERE. MORE DIRT ON NOBAMA EVERYDAY AND THE DNC ALSO. THEY ARE TRYING TO TRICK THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, WELL IT WON'T WORK.
EVERYONE OPEN YOUR EYES BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!!!
DO NOT PUT THIS JOKER IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!
WRITE IN HILLARY, VOTE MCCAIN – ANYTHING BUT NOBAMA!!

JJ   June 17th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

It's only June. :-(

rachel   June 17th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Maybe tell his supporters to enjoy their victory instead of beating up on Hillary and maybe he will start doing better in the polls, oh wait his supporters don't need us don't need florida, but he wants michigan.

peter kahara   June 17th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Good start for NOBAMA 2008 ? Exit polls from WV and KY holds the undeniable truth. Mccain 08 and Hillary 12.
Deal with that reality, NOBAMA.
Peter.

ab   June 17th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

people – some people tend to be loyal. Loyal to Hillary. Loyal to their families, etc. So this is why it is not this big swing towards O. Why O. campaign and those analysts polls cannot realize this?

Peggy   June 17th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

I do hope Hilary Clinton's supporters come around.
They are Democrats, so they should not be sad because she lost the Nominee. Another Democrat won it, but she did a rather great job.
They should think about how hard she worked so that the Democrats can win the White House. All of her work will be in vain if the do not regroup. Come Democrate, look for the future and support Obama.

Kenneth   June 17th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Can we untill after both coventions stop with the daily polls

Pablo   June 17th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Can't wait for Hillary supporters to elect McCain. Might as well get my VISA ready.

Character Content Examination   June 17th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Here we go – I can see it coming now...

It's all Hillary's fault. She isn't out there campaigning for Obama. She stayed in the race to long. Wah, wah, wah...

Well, if he can't win on his own record and with his own ideas then he doesn't deserve to win.

Arkansas Undertaker   June 17th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

This is beacuse of the long grulling and bitter battle with Senator Clinton. The Primary season wore voters out and made them really angry.

It is still too early to be polling anybody this Election Season.

Obama/Clinton 2008

RyanD.   June 17th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Every day CNN says a different thing....8 points, 5 points, 10 points.

Enough polls.

Marlie:   June 17th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

They won't get the Hillary votes as long as there is a Lanny Davis, Puma etc. It is beyond me why Hillary supporters would vote for McCain when his platform is so alien to them. The race was won by Obama fair and square. The Hillary supporters have to stop wollowing, acknowledge that Obama won and most of all grow up.

Mike D   June 17th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

CNN = Hillary or Mccain 08

sacto joe   June 17th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

So? It's a long way to November.

When people realize that they can vote for stay the course (McCain) or change (Obama), it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out which way they'll break.

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   June 17th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I suspect that many people who were going to support Clinton were already answering that they would support Obama as well. There may also be those that are covered in these polling questions that were covered before.

Willam from Texas   June 17th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Make Clinton your VP and watch the numbers rise.

Obama/Clinton 08

Jack Crawford   June 17th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

If three independent polls have sampling errors then the average will also have an error. It doesn't go away just because it's not easy to calculate.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   June 17th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

CNN just calls the bitter people!

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   June 17th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

BUSH, MCBUSH & CHANEY RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR

$4.00GAS. AND IF MCBUSH ELECTED YOU WILL, WILL

PAY $10.00 A GALLON. WE PAY $55.00 PER BARREL, BUT

THE BUSH ADMINISTRATIONS DEREGULATION HAS THE

SPECTATORS BUMPING THE PRICE. IF YOU HAVE STOCK

IN THOSE COMPANIES, YOU WILL DO GREAT. THE REST OF

US WILL DO CRAPIE.

Proud American   June 17th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Lets Go Dems!!!!!

BROOKLYN   June 17th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

At this point, he will NEVER get our vote... He is sounding more like a dictator every day!!!

And... Please don't respond with your "get on board and get over it" comments...

He needs her (and us) she does not need him... And honestly we are sick of all of the disrespect.

Uncle Sam   June 17th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Reasons to vote for Barack Obama: President Bush, Bush administration, Republican brand, Iraq War, high gas and food prices.

Reasons to vote for John McCain : He is the better candidate.

Will in Richmond, VA   June 17th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Give it time to heal.

And let McCain keep talking. The more he talks, the more he paints himself into a corner with his flip flopping. The REAL democrats and the hope-ers and the independents and the Obamicans will stand up in November and usher in a new American Golden Age.

James, SC   June 17th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Both of these senators have enough time to prove what they can do for the country. I believe Obama will win in the end.

Hillary supporter from Texas   June 17th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

OMG..........WoW, Obama is leading McCain by 5 small points. Get over your self. If Obama is doing so great, and more than half the country thinks we're going in the wrong direction. Shouldnt Obama be leading by 13 points or more. You know why hes only leading by 5 points........because a majority of Hillary supporters are now supporting McCain.........including me >:P

Robert in Toronto,ON   June 17th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

It will take time! Try asking them in October after they've seen a couple of McCain speeches or hear about what he called his wife in public. (...and it's not "Cindy")

Cher   June 17th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

We told you we would NOT vote for Obama. WAKE UP!

Mary in CT   June 17th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Before the Obama haters weigh in: the only reason it would have been potentially any different for Clinton is that Barack Obama would have been less grudging in conceding the nomination, and had not been bashing HRC all along to the point that his followers could not imagine supporting her.

But, Obama won, and his support is growing. In the end it won't matter what the numbers are now.

aware   June 17th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Very close race! The anointed one will not win in the end! The gutsy one will! :)

Most Hillary Clinton supporters have already left the party that canabalized her and anointed their selection!

And, we won't be back! Vote for the gutsy American hero in touch with mainstream America. McCain 08! :)

Bob   June 17th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Yes he can!

Chris   June 17th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Alright Clinton supporters, time to get out there and support Barack Obama for President of the USA like Hillary Clinton asked!!! YES WE WILL!

OBAMA '08!!!

MLG   June 17th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Polls change everyday. McCain 08

Matt   June 17th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Hang on Obama, nowhere to go but down from here!

American people are not stupid. They are learning more and more each day about how harmful you would be as President.

no Obama. Never.

Loretta from California   June 17th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

POLLS, SURVEYS-Mean very littlle and are hardly convincing. CNN's poll's are quite different from AOL's Polls. Who can say which poll is correct.

boered1   June 17th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

yep the clinton news network is still at it, distorting news with subtle inuendo and I quote "Barack Obama is leading John McCain in the first General Election CNN Poll of Polls since Hillary Clinton ended her presidential bid" they then go on to contradict themselves within two paragraphs by saying "Since the end of January, Obama's edge in the weekly Poll of Polls has always been in the low single digits, but it's worth noting that he has consistently been ahead of McCain week after week for about four months"

They throw in a line that he got no bump from the clintonistas when she suspended her campaign to make it appear that he has no chance.. good try CNN but those whose intelligence is above that of a fly (or a clintonista) can see through your subtle jibs guess you cannot get over the fact that all your lies and distortions and media games STILL did not get the liar clinton onto the ticket, get over yourselves CNN you are NOT really that important to thinking people!

CD   June 17th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Well well well, this just shows with a little bit more effort to register new voters Obama can win without the Hillary protesters. Oh good Lord please let them stay at home on election day we can't risk them going to the other side. They should just sit this one out and Obama will be just fine.

Obama '08   June 17th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Too many polls!

Eric   June 17th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

This election is about issues, big ones, from the war in Iraq, the debt, outsourcing, global warming, constitution, Supreme Court. Let the real Democrats unite among the commun issues and let the rest cast their vote based on resentment, fear or racism. That's plain and simple.

indianapolis   June 17th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Give it time. The more coverage McCain gets and the more Obama gets to "spar" with him on the issues, the better the democrat will do. McCain's got nothing to run on but more of same.

big ed   June 17th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

It's only the more intelligent voters who are able to see past this McCain military smokescreen and vote Obama.

Down with Obama   June 17th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Why don't you poll real people????

You keep feeding the Obamabots this bull!!!

Just wait and see what happens in the general election.

Will I lmao??? You bet me and millions of others will be laughing!!!

PUMA POWER!!!!!!!

Janet WV for Obama/Clinton   June 17th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Congratulations, President-elect Barack Obama!

Jim from IL   June 17th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

This is a good start. Obama all the way!!!

NoMcSame   June 17th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

PUMA people just do it and shut up. You are like the lost soul on the bridge faking like he is going to jump when all he wants is attention. So, go ahead and take the leap and vote McSame if it will make you happy. Clinton is still begging each of her 18million folks for $I.00 to get her out of the hole but they won't do it. She lost, so get out of here and go cry to her or help her because you are not doing anyone any good on here.
Obama will win this race without you and it will be better that way so that Hillary won't get the credit for her PUMA people crossing over.
Obama08 with or without YOU.

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