July 9, 2008
Posted: 02:05 PM ET

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Once fierce rivals, Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama stand together in June in Unity, New Hampshire.
Once fierce rivals, Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama stand together in June in Unity, New Hampshire.

(CNN) – Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton team up again Wednesday, but not all Clinton's supporters are jumping on the Obama bandwagon despite her calls for unity.

Two fundraisers are scheduled Wednesday in New York and a third on Thursday, making it five times the two have appeared together since Clinton ended her quest for the Democratic presidential nomination last month.

Two of the events are aimed at raising money for Obama's campaign, and one is to help Clinton retire the debt from her failed run.

The joint appearances have been choreographed carefully to produce pictures of the former rivals standing side by side in an effort to help move beyond the bitterness of the hard-fought Democratic primary.

But for some of Clinton's top supporters, it's going to take more than just encouragement from the former first lady to get them to open their wallets and hearts to Obama.

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Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Chuck   July 9th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

1.) Ending a war and bringing troops home. Check
2.) Oil prices skyrocketing. Check
3.) Carter/Obama running for president. Check

It's 1975 all over again!!!

Ken   July 9th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Jimmy P says "Come'on over moderate Dems, help save our country from far leftist tyranny!"

What planet do the kool-aid drinking, 29% [R] true-believers think we live on?

#1 — So moderate dems are the only ones that would have voted for Hillary? Ha! And even if so, had Hillary won the nomination, your characterization of them would not be any different than the one you are now using for Obama supporters. What a typical [R] hypocrite and jerk.

#2 This country has never needed saving from your fairytale of a so-called far-left tyranny. But what is abundantly clear to those with working neurons is that the country certainly DOES need saving from the tyranny of the current far right administration and their remaining [R] minions in congress.

You people who want to remain in your [R] created version of the Dark Ages, please go to Afghanistan to live in a cave with your soulmate Osama. You'll enjoy small gov't, no taxes, certainly no worry that Bush's America will bother you….. the simple life for the simpletons.

Left Coast Mike, Laguna Niguel, CA   July 9th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

What donors? They don't have two wooden nickels to rub together and they think that's leverage? He doesn't need their money. They need to grow up and put the future of the nation first, and stop with the childish tantrums we have seen and heard about how they are going to stay home or vote for that old geezer on the other side. What about their daughters? Do these self-smugged HRC baby-boomers really care about anyone other than themselves? So far, we're not seeing it. Here's the bottom line, HRC people:

If you don't vote, you have no right to complain about anything.

If you vote for McSame, that's all you'll be doing for the next four years.

THINK

TerryDo   July 9th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

McBride, SLC, UT July 9th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Oh my…. are we not sick of this subject yet. Move on people! And my advise to the Clinton supporter…. Get over yourselves.
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We will get over ourselves, when she wins the nomination in Denver. The Delegets still have to vote for their true leader, then and only then can you Obamanats, if he wins the nomination say he is the candidate of the Democratic Party .

SANTE   July 9th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

BUSH / OBAMA SIMMILARITIES;
1. MANIPULATIVE BUSH / MANIPULATIVE OBAMA

2. USE OTHERS TO GET IN A OFFICE; BUSH HIS FATHER / OBAMA HIS PRIST

3. HAS DANE ALMOUSE ANYTHING IN THEIR LIFES!!!

EARN YOUR PRESIDENCY THRU HEARD MEANNINGFULL WORK, NOT RETORICS!!!

tic tac   July 9th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

McCain/Hillary '08 !

Pat   July 9th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Just remember, PUMAs…if ever ANY Clinton decides to run for another public office…don't look for us to help out in any way, form or fashion!!! You guys have burned your bridges!!!!

Vegas Barbie for Obama   July 9th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

HRC supporters will not be missed. Obamacans like myself and my husband, who switched our registration from Republican to Democrat in order to caucus for Barack in the primaries, donate to his campaign and vote for him in the general, will well make up for the pissed off PUMAS who are SO without a life that they would actually sit home or vote for McCain come November. Obama will be our next POTUS, HRC will have some cabinet post, so pipe down, PUMAS!

Jason   July 9th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Obama ran a first clas campaign and won, so GET OVER IT, I'm Donating 1500.

vicky   July 9th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Hillary Clinton supporters would cut off their noses to spite their faces by expecting Obama to help pay off her debt or they will not vote for him. This is blackmail pure and simple. What has she done for him so far except call him down during the primaries. If Obama should select Hillary as his VP then his term will be a disaster as Bill would not be of any help. Aren't his actions now proving this. Hillary would be doing Obama a big favour by refusing to run with him should he ask. Also, the world is very interested in Obama winning.

Vern   July 9th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

I am so sick of hearing about Clinton supporters not giving Obama no love. Who the heck cares!!!?? Leave them where they are..we will move on!

Tim   July 9th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Is John McSame a flip flopper??? Let's see…

McCain will repeal the AMT. Wait, no …
…not exactly. The presidential candidate has been saying he would eliminate the so-called "wealth tax" that threatens the non-wealthy. But now he supports a more modified plan.

That's not only a flip flop, it a half gainer with a full twist!!!! LOL!!!!

amt,Fresno,CA   July 9th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

I will NOT contribute ANYTHING AT ALL TO HILLARY OR BILL CLINTON. She should have droped out when it was clear she could not win the nominee, but she chose to hang on & run up the debt. Clintons are multi-milionaires, they are rich enough to pay their own debt that Hillary ran up by a poorly managed campaign & very poor judgment. Further, she tried everything possible to destroy Obama, & kept all the dirt going on & on as long as she could. I can't see how any of us feel like paying her for that!!

Ted in Chicago   July 9th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

In a perfect world, and as a voter with Democratic sympathies, I would be totally on board with helping to retire the debts of the first woman in history to win a presidential primary.

In the real world, that candidate was Hillary, who despite staffing a gaggle of veteran pols, ran a badly organized campaign. Her "Plan B" was an appeal to Appalachian racists after the winner had already been decided. Thanks, but no thanks! As their tax papers show, Hillary and Bill can afford to pay their self-inflicted debts, ten times over.

McCain for President   July 9th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I love it!!!!

NC   July 9th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

there is nothing Obama can do to win over Hillary supporters to satify them,if he pays off her debts which they couldnt do,it still wont be enough forget them they are just a bunch of racist anyway,never will they vote black so lets be real about this situation .they use this as an excuse but more of us understand and see it than they think,we say good bye to her supporters and may god bless them and JONH MCCAIN may he continue to take them thru hell on earth like BUSH

Tom   July 9th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

White People for Obama: Why would we support her??? Other than all the obvious reasons, how about because people like you call her supporters Nazis? Do you understand how defamatory and rude that is? Do you have any clue what the Nazis were like and yet you glibly throw this word around to generalize 18 million people in your own country??? Because, in addition to all the positive traits she has, there are people out there like you who hate her, that's why I support her. Because if I'm on the opposite side of the fence from you, I know I'm doing the right thing.

Adam   July 9th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

From an independent's perspective: this is rich. Hillary supporters come across as shrill, menopause-deranged shrews, the epitome of the stereoptypical white racist feminists the right loves to bash. Obama is no rockstar, for god's sake. He's a politician with essentially the same politics as Hillary if you'd bother to look at their platforms, and with a much more effective campaign organization. All this b.s. about "his church preaching hate and racism" just exposes the cultural and historical ignorance of whites who do not want to face the fact that black america has had a lot to be angry about. Black liberation rhetoric is just that; a historically contextual rhetoric. To spin it as anything else is just ignorant or disingenuous. Reflect on the racism and hate spewing from the pulpits of white churches much?

Lee   July 9th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Well, how about showing some love for your country?

Tom   July 9th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Foreign Observer: Michelle Obama is not blonde!

Tom   July 9th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Bulldog: Stop listening to the news and use your head. If 18 million people voted for Hillary, there's more than just a few males in that group. Heck, I'd bet there's even 30 or 40 young people and at least 10 african americans! As for who was nastier in the primaries, well, lets just let that gun smoke for awhile, o.k.?? There's too many quotes that show who the real trigger puller was (he just had someone else put their hand on the trigger but it was him doing the squeezing).

KE   July 9th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Some people don’t have a clue, but that doesn’t make them a lesser person. If some men have problem with women they can’t help it. Just like understanding is a gift, if you didn’t get it, you can’t show it.

Funny how some folks think PUMA movement is a Republican operation. Some folks just cannot predict. PUMA is refraction of the Democratic Party. They originated from the party. Perhaps the party leaders may not able to see the rainbow in the sky (because their eyes are clouded) but children do. They are a real hope for America. That’s just my opinion.

While grown ups are doing silly hide and seek game in the media exposure (noting is sacred anymore), real children are enjoying the rainbow in the sky.

Go PUMA!

susie   July 9th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Obama has divided this country in to pieces. He is such a flip-flopper.

Barbara   July 9th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Do we need a history lesson here? Hilliary was able to walk into a Senate nomination in a state she never lived in, has campaigned on all of her experience being married to a President but did not have the integrity to say go slow before going to war (there were no WMD's on Bill's watch), and had all the advantages to win the primaries but still lost.

If it hadn't been for Monica, Hillary would be just the wife of an ex-President.

Tom   July 9th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Smart people, those Clinton donors. No sense throwing bad money after good. Looks like the great uniter is having a little issue with himself.

Peter E   July 9th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Yes CNN! I want to hear more about Hillary! All news should be about Hillary! If I see even one news piece without Hillary in it I'd never watch CNN again! (yes, I'm being sarcastic… but I have to write it out because apparently some people don't get it)

Boo   July 9th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

You know it is just possible that maybe some of Hillary's supporters just simple do not want to back someone with so little experience and that they really know nothing about. By the way, I vote Republican so as an impartial opinion, Hillary Clinton was treated a lot worse than Barrack Obama during the compaign. I don't think either of them treated each other that bad but I do think the media and some others attacked HIllary Clinton constantly.

Pennsylvania Mary   July 9th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Good! She was robbed anyway

Kaci   July 9th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

ENOUGH WITH THE REV. WRIGHT STUFF. You people really get me with how limited you are falling for a couple of soundbites. Until you tell me you YOURSELF sat in that church for 20 years - you have no idea what was said and done in the church. Quit demonizing this faith community simply because you don't like what ONE MAN, said on ONE CLIP. How about I come to your church and demonize your pastor for what he or she is saying because I don't agree with it? Come up, be grown up voters, not silly whiners.

Pol   July 9th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

If Obama is not electable, then Clinton is not trustable. She is still here, she is waiting for… She SUSPended, not ended her campaign, that means SUSPiciously ended. She needs money, preferably yours.
The snake never gives up. The woman in pant suits is again on your computers. Be alert!

Jeff   July 9th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

I'm a Hillary supporter…I'm sending my money to and voting for McCain……and I'm not alone…it is safer for this country at this point in our history…..

All you Obama lovers better look into your candidate so you don't look stupid when the swiftboats start their patrols….After all….you really don't think that Haliburton, Boeing, Northrup, Colt Arms and thousands of other military vendors around the world are going to allow anyone to win the Presidency and threaten their little money making war in the Mid East do you? Get real…..

From California   July 9th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

To John and Obama supporters,

How dare you said that Clinton supporters who won't show respect for Obama are children. Why should we support a guy that doesn't have a plan to get us out of this bad economy, the war, healthcare all he does is just speeches with no plans, now who is a child???

Hillary didn't lost the primary as Obama didn't win the election, he was selected by the DNC leaders and both didn't have the magic number to lock in the nomination, so the party leaders push the superdelegates to bakc Obama, how democratic is that?

She is more qualified thatn he is and had plans to get America forward, but of'couse they didn't want her to be our nominee because they know she was more stronger candidate than he was…

Please also know this, Hillary's campaign is on the red, yes we all know that, but the reason that happend is because we all wanted her to stay in the race, we all wanted the opportunity to have the chance to cast our vote in this historical primary, she put in her own money and has mention doesn't want back, only the money to pay the vendors.

Would Obama had done that for you? hmmm nope…

So Obama supporters, get off the cross cause they need the wood…

usa   July 9th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

good ,why dont they pay off her debt?she's not getting one penny from me!!

mollygonz   July 9th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

This article is crunk. How about the fact that Obama's supporters are reluctant to help Clinton with her wasted expenditure debt. We know where that money's going…part of it to pay off Mark Penn and we feel po'd about that as well. This article is laughable. Clinton supporters are ridiculous. She is so over and done. Get over it!!

gary   July 9th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

BULLDOG. GET REAL. HRC WAS SWIFTBOATED BY O.B. PAYING OFF THE DNC ETC. WHY DONT YOU YOUNG MORONS ADMITT THE TRUTH. ALL THE HATE YOU YOUNG O.B. FOLLOWERS GAVE TO THE CLINTONS AND HER SUPPORTERS. THEY SHOULDN'T DO JACK —- FOR O.B. SHE SHOULD GO REPUBLICAN. SHE GOT MORE RESPECT FROM THAT SIDE.AMERICA GETS WHAT THEY DESERVE.

HiFi   July 9th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

YOU LOST!!! GET OVER IT!!!

RB   July 9th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Lynn Forester whatever her name is, is a slime ball. She's trying to buy influence. Guess what "chick" - we don't need you!! Keeo your money OR you bail out HRC with it. The problem is that if you did that, you wouldn't have the money to try and buy influence with Obama. Your gig is up. Go away. We don't need you or your money. Frankly, I don't like you and I think you're just another rich fool trying to buy influence by playing on the emotions of others. Does it even register with you that the McCains blew $800K in one month for a shopping spree? And, you call Obama an elitist?? I guess he is an elitist if it means rising above slime like you!

Amarissa   July 9th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Obama supporters want money from Hillary supporters? Why didn't he take government funds for his campaign? Why should they help him, his supporters are going overboard criticizing Hillary's debt! The only thing they do in all blogs is show disrespect for everyone with their dirty words and vulgar comments!
I am not giving a penny for Obama's campaign and his mafia group!

Peter E   July 9th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Um… where did all those Obama supporter comments about Hillary supporters 'shut up, go home, we don't need you' go? Oh, but you need their money?
Hypocrites!

Freida, NYC   July 9th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

I don't blame them! Like me, these are two loyal and devoted Hillary supporters who are not easily sold into that whole Obama mania. Good for them!!!!

Now Obamabots, trash me and bash me like you all know how to do best. I want Hillary in White House period.

Peter E   July 9th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

It is telling what really matters to Obama supporters: Hillary has now completely laid down for him, campaigned for him, told her supporters they should vote for him. And yet all those knee-jerk Hillary haters won't be satisfied until her supporters also buy the election for him! It's all about money, and making some people's voice count more than others through their money. It may be small money, but it's still about outbuying and outshouting the opponent instead of facing him on his policies and record!

JWR   July 9th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

There's no reason a fundraiser or an individual should give money to a candidate they don't yet believe in. If Obama convinces these folks on his own merits, he'll get their money, and that's how it should be.

Stella   July 9th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Why don't some of you folks stop using excuses and code phrases like "he's inexperienced," "he's weak," "he's not qualified." Just come out and say it - "He's black." Stop being a bunch of racist cowards with silly, childish excuses. It's getting tired and comical.

John   July 9th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Why should anyone be asked to help with the Clinton debt?

Her campaign was in the RED about mid April so WHY did they continue to go deeper in debt? They knew that they had not chance of getting enough delagates to win, so who and why did they continue to run?

If her supporters really wanted her to keep going then THEY should step up and give her the extra funds, I do not think ALL of her supporters have max out. Maybe a few. Other wise the Clintons will have to pay their own bills if they lept running for their own egos.

That's my 2 cents worth.

William,from Cali!   July 9th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

You, can lead the "horse" to the edge of the "water"; but you can't make him , go for a "swim"…………………………

Leon   July 9th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Go OBAMA. Democrats let's unite. Please ignore some of these comments, they are Republicans trying to divide the Democrats. It is not going to work. Democrats will retake the White house…

John in Columbus Ohio   July 9th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Darn, I'm sure it will be so hard for 100,000 Obama donors to donate $23 to cover the $2300 that a thousand "Hillraisers" would come up with before maxing out the contribution limits.

We don't need petulant sore losers.

Rache from Bowie   July 9th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

"Rob" Thanks…don't need you sore loser. Now go pay off HRC's debt imbecile!

Realistic   July 9th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

This is absolutely unreal. Obama fans have to be idiots at this point. He sat in that racist church for 20 years, he flip flops like the inexperienced candidate that he is, has had many questionable relationships over the years, in his obsession for power he jumped in front of other more qualified candidates and yet they continue to idolize him.

I think they have the Presidential race confused with American idol. I don't see anything at all to admire or vote for.

Hopefully there are more of us older voters who know a wolf in sheep's clothing when we see one!

58-year-old white woman   July 9th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

The fact that she still wants a roll call at the convention which can only cause a divide and has hired a LAWYER to negotiate it, tells me she is throwing good money after bad. Why would I contribute to her further efforts to divide the party?

Let's see–she spoke of McCain being qualified and Obama not being qualified for pres. She mentioned that she was staying in because there had been a candidate shot and killed in the past. Gosh, why wouldn't we send her our gas money and walk to work? If her own supporters aren't helping that much, she shouldn't expect his to.

Joanna   July 9th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Elitism has nothing to do with income. Educate yourselves, people! And most presidential campaigns have debts to pay off after elections. And if you think we should discount some of Hillary's 18M voters due to Operation Chaos how about discounting all the caucus votes for Obama that DO NOT REFLECT THE VOTERS WISHES since most people cannot attend.

No Obama!

I will write in Hillary or leave it blank and vote the Democratic ticket otherwise once more. But, just once more. If the DNC doesn't rethink itself then I will change my registration.

Educated, white, working, woman.

PUMA Power! Go to Denver and make yourselves heard!

Franky   July 9th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Is that simple people, you wanna donate, go donate or if you don't want to, then is your choice. If you wanna vote for McCain, vote for him, I'm sure you'll be proud, trust me. And if you don't like my boys ideas or "flip-flop" because his record is not like anyone who didnt expect(ohh yeah, I've looked at both records from the Senators and I'm telling you, at least McCain's is O.K, not bad but my boy's…………let's just say you shouldv'e seen this coming), then vote for McCain or whatever he stands for….

Rache from Bowie   July 9th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

To "Hillary supporter now for McCain" , go, begone and good riddance. Think for a minute–you picked one loser and now you are supporting another loser in McTeleprompter–what does that say about you?

Again, McKeating 5 needs you so be off!

McBride, SLC, UT   July 9th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Oh my…. are we not sick of this subject yet. Move on people! And my advise to the Clinton supporter…. Get over yourselves.

GM   July 9th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Everybody in my Democratic party just needs to do a little growing up. Barack and Hillary are burying the hatchet. It's time that the rest of us Clintonites and Obamiacs follow suit !!!…UNITE FOR CHANGE!!!
Otherwise John Mccain AND GEORGE W. BUSH will be the ONLY ones to benefit.

Luke Brown, Charleston SC   July 9th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Politics is ugly, and losing ain't pretty. Folks, get over it.

I was for Hillary. Now I am for Barack and proud of it. Welcome to the real world. You never get everything you want in a candidate. Millions of Americans are hungry. Millions are unemployed. Millions are sick. Many are dying in Iraq. For God's sake stop whining, roll up your sleeves, and get to work with the rest of us.

Hillary lost me when she ran up all that debt when it was clear she wasn't going to win. All she did with it was to weaken the Democrats' chances in the fall …. now she wants all of us to pay for it! Get real.

The comments by Madame de Rothschild about Barack being an "elitist" are a joke. Which one of her several mansions was she in when she said that?

de Rothschild and her husband are worth hundreds of millions of dollars. She could easily give Hillary the $20 million to pay off her debt and not miss it at all.

Eddie B.   July 9th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

These Clinton supporters that will not back Barack Obama are actually playing into the stereotypes they are trying to dispel. To not vote for him because of emotions over the fact that McCain is 4 more years of Bush is absurd. For women Clinton supporters to say they won't vote because they "just don't like him and that he is an elitist" over the fact that McCain has stated he will overturn Roe V. Wade is emotional.

Sabaka   July 9th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

It is amazing. Hillary is able to "loan" herself $10 million, but Obama is the elitist? Anyone see the difficulty here??

Betsy Brown   July 9th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

These remarks make me ashamed to be a born and bred Democrat. And saying that, I must say I'm not going to vote (for the first time in memory) for either McCain nor Obama. Neither can improve the conditions in our country. Woe is us!

azeezah   July 9th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I do not understand why Hillary Clinton's 18 million backers cannot
each donate $1.25 each to retire her campaign debt.

Saad from NJ   July 9th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Oh come on Clinton supporters…. I was one too but what's more important, a person or the country? Are you a democrat because of Hillary or you love Hillary because she is a democrat. I love her too but come on, please grow up, go back to school. If not for own sake, for the sake of your children after you will be dead.

Nikole   July 9th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

To Pledged Delegate for Hillary in CA

It is quite obvious that you know how to use the internet. Please get off of cnn.com and go to Obama's website. All of the information you seek is there and has been there for quite some time.

VA   July 9th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

I say okay then whatever.
Nobody is going to bend over to kiss anybody's feet.
They lost deal with it. They lost because there were issues within the campaign camp that had NOTHING to do with Obama.
He didn't say…hey don't take me seriously. Don't plan for after Feb 5.
Let this infight within your camp continue rather than dealing directly with people and getting them under control. No that wasn't Obama.
That was HRC.

Now if the roles were reversed do you think anybody would stand for him or his supporters acting like children? Heck-e-no…
They would be all over him. Clinton, her supporters the media and everybody else.

So I say he can't make his people give money. Just as she can't make her people give money.

If you don't like him then I doubt he wants your money anyway.
So stand on the sideslines….it's too bad you can't be big enough to support them Democratic nominee. But I definiately don't think he needs to beg or kiss anybody's feet. And that means selecting HIS choice for VP.

V

What!!!   July 9th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Mike, Syracuse NY July 9th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

How about if Obama gives Hillary $18 million to retire her debt and in return, she gets 18 million supporters to vote for him? $1/vote, what a deal.

Hey Mike, that is illegal. But it is a Clinton so anything goes…Right?

FRED, ATLANTA GA   July 9th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

De Rothchild is a COMPLETE JOKE!!!! I hope she doesn't jump on the obama band wagon they don't need people like her. If she's so good at fundraising let her raise money for hillary's debt! How dare she call obama an ELIST when she is one herself. This is why the obama campaign will not fully pay off her debt because of people in her camp!

John   July 9th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

If Obama helps her with her debt then it is like buying her supporter's votes. Or at least that is the way iit seems. That isnt change!! If I had given money to his campain and I knew it ended up paying her debt I would feel betrayed!!!!

California Gold   July 9th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

I would never vote for Hillary Clinton. She ran deep into debt knowing full well she would not get enough delegates necessary to clinch the nomination. She mismanaged her campaign. She mismanaged her funding. She spent money she didn't have and why would I vote for her? Because she what??????? She has plans for fixing the economy??????? To quote Dr. Phil, "What ever in the world are you THINKING!" She can talk a good talk, but she sure can't walk the talk.

Clinton Supporter for Obama   July 9th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

I simply ask you to look at this. If Obama loses in November, and it's attributed to 15% or so of Clinton supporters switching sides, what are the odds that all the Obama supporters would just openly embrace Clinton in 2012 and not do exactly what you did? I voted for Hillary, and I hope she runs again someday, but let's be real here. It's in our best interests, on all sides, to stay together around the issues, otherwise Republicans are looking at another decade of control.

Let's stop the silliness and work together.

WeLuvObama   July 9th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

This is really sad. Hillary ran up her debt after she knew there was no possible way for her to win and now her supporters are asking his supporters to send her money. All of you whining Hillary supporters need to fork over some money to your beloved Hillary. I will never give her a dime. My donations will be going to Sen. Obama to help him win in November. She should have got ten out of the race back in February. Don't be manipulated Obama!!!!

Jos/TN   July 9th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

We are operating like the as we label, them third world countries

John   July 9th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Hillary supporters will not give to Obama because compared even to her he is way far left. His poliicies are closer to communism. She was by far the more moderate candidate the Dems had. Her supporters are closer to McCains policies than Obama's.

Candy West Virginia   July 9th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Hillary supporter now for McCain - I completely understand how you feel because I would not vote for Hllary if she were on the ticket and she wouldn't get a penny from me EVER! She is a ruthless woman and I will never forget how horrible she acted during this campaign so I understand you don't want to support Obama, remember there are many, many, many of us that can't bare to even speak her despicable name.

Sandy   July 9th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Obama is a donor to her debts, so if He can show support and help Her in Her time of need why not support Obama, some of you on hear saying you will never vote for Obama tells me you are not true Dems and were going to jump the fence when Hillary did not make the list. You truely show your hearts now that Obama is in. I wonder?

Enlightened Voter   July 9th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Hey unions are not stupid - bravo! You're one of the few voices of reason on these blogs and it makes me feel good to know there is some sanity out there.

TONY   July 9th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

And this is news how?????????

John   July 9th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

I have not trusted white women sonce they hijacked the civil rights movement and left the blacks (men & women) to fight for the scraps they left. If Hillary's losers want to sit this one out or vote for McCain, so be it. Obama will survive and so will the country.

Enlightened Voter   July 9th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

If Hillary's donors and PUMA/PAC chickies love her so darn much why don't they get her out of debt. Which by the way was all her fault, you nor she can blame that on Obama. She mismanaged her finances and you clowns wanted her to run our country. To heck with the guy that has run his finances and campaign brilliantly and has shown impeccable judgment, you just want your chickie babe. Grow up and get therapy cause you and she need it.

PUMAs for BARR   July 9th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

John McCAin is not what I had hoped would be a good alternative to Obama with Hillary getting frog-marched from the DNC. So I am voting for Bob Barr.
I encourage all PUMAs , NoBAmas (And other fellow republicans) to Vote for Bob BArr instead of McCAin. He stood by while his crony called Hillary the 'b' word. I cannot condone this and I feel that McCAin is not the choice for me. Please join me in voting for Bob BArr

Bob BArr 08′

@HusseinIsAmerican2   July 9th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

HILLARY IS IN DEBT, OBAMA IS NOT……..

OBAMA IS GOING TO BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT, HILLARY WILL NEVER BE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES…

HILLARY AND HER SUPPORTERS (PEOPLE UNDER MENTAL ANGUISH) ARE SOOOOOOOOORE LOSERS, OBAMA IS THE WINNER……SMILING ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!

GET REAL FOLKS….HILLARY LOST FAIR & SQUARE…SHE BRAGGED ABOUT GETTING OUT OF THE KITCHEN IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT…………WELL, HILLARY CAN STAY IN THE KITCHEN AND WORRY OVER HER DEBT!!!!!!!

OBAMA IS OUTTA DA KITCHEN CAMPAIGNING…………………

Matt in NC   July 9th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

HOW THE HECK DOES THAT LYNN DE ROTHCHILD GET OFF CALLING OBAMA AN ELITIST???

SHE HAS THE TITLE "LADY" IN ENGLAND AFTER MARRYING INTO THE OLDEST OF THE OLD MONEY FAMILIES.

"LADY" DE ROTHCHILD IS A HYPOCRITICAL NUTCASE. I HOPE SHE CHOKES ON HER SILVER SPOON.

Vig   July 9th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

And why should we? He was the beneficiary of her debasement by the media and said and did nothing to stop it. Contribute to Obama? Never going to happen. Hail Hillary!

Jeff Radun   July 9th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

If Obama and his supporters are not willing to help Hillary pay off her dept. Then her supporters and Hillary ow nothing to her party or Obama
Let him loose to McCain and Hillary can run again in 2012

JD   July 9th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild, wife of Sir Evelyn Robert Adrian de Rothschild (Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II), Mistress of the Ascott House, the 3,200 acre estate that has been in the Rothschild family since Baron Mayer de Rothschild, is calling Barack Obama an "elitist?"

Is she serious?

Rob   July 9th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

He is not getting ONE penny from me !!!

PUMA delusions of Grandeur   July 9th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I think its funny that these supporters who say 'Either Clinton as VP or no Obama'…like they have any leverage at all.
What an impotent threat and joke this is.

Face it. some rational Hillary supporters will come along over time, others will not no matter what you do.
Give Kudos, sympathy and support to those that do and ignore those who will not just out of their selfish and childish spite.
They deserve to be hounded, they are asking for it, but all they want is attention. Dont give it to them.
There movement is dying…just let it die.

Obama is ahead nationally and now has the support of 57% of -women voters. He also has Hillary's support. And the majority of Independents (albeit slim) and even some Republicans. More than enough to make up for the PUMA and NoBAma terrorist regimes.
What that means is that we dont need you after all!!
HOw does it feel to be increasingly irrelevant?

-Number of voters for Dems in 2008 (36 Million)

-Number of actual PUma and Nobama (et al) supporters not voting for Obama is shrinking (about 2 million now ). Thats .055 %, folks
And thats if they are truly democrats.

So dont sweat it Obama supporters, we dont need the whining saboteurs, they cannot be saved. Please ignore them, they just want to be victims. Let them play victim. We are moving on without them

Obama '08

Manuel TX   July 9th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I gave the maximum allowed to the HRC campaign.

I've been approached by the Obama campaign to provide monetary support, and I responded that I was not interested in donating to his campaign.

Severe lack of experience, gaming the caucus system, using a canned "Change" campaign developed by Axelrod, using the race card via surrogates, the hateful Obama supporters, interference by the DNC, and now continually shifting policy positions are the reasons why I do not want to extend money to the Obama campaign.

I don't care that he's a minority or black. I'm a minority too and not white. (No white guilt here…and therefore no way to leverage it.)

I don't know that I will vote for McCain, but I will keep that option open. Personally, I would like for HRC to run as an independent.

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Big Deal   July 9th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

They didn't raise much money for Hillary in the first place. She is $22 million in debt! How can they be expected to raise money for Obama. I guess the Hillraisers are not really Democrats. What are they going to do - give money to McCain out of spite!?! If they don't want on the unity bus, then they won't be invited to many state dinners come 2009!

pb   July 9th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Only in America could a woman like "Princess DeRothschild" could get away with saying that Obama is an elitist! what kind of blackmail is this? Hillary woke up each day to see how much smear she could beslow on Obama, and yet she expects that if Obama does not pay her debt she and her "Hillraisers" will not campaign for him or financially support him. I do believe that Hillary is supporting this blackmail. Obama will make it with or with out those lunatic Hillary supporters. The rich and powerful always think they can always call the shots, when things are not swayed in their directions. Who's the elitist?? If Hillary had bowed out when she was losing the primary, then maybe she would not have been in so much debt.

Roger in the Virginia Valley   July 9th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

I gave obama a measley $250. I was set to try to send some money to Hillary by foregoing some personal things, but reading here some of the comments of the Hillary supporters, I think I will just spend it on me.

Ken   July 9th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Wake up people…..

That nit-wit [R]s will vote for McCain is just more of the same old expected lunacy from the right: good is bad, up is down, dumb is smart, pollution is clean, small government is big government, etc. They revel in their own idiocy, and they have happily celebrated the idiot-in-charge for the last 7 years.

But for [D]s who have supported Hillary to vote for McCain would be just plain moronic. These people need to change their political affiliation to the [R]s who will welcome them with open arms and the characteristic closed minds.

Not Surprised at all   July 9th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

If Hillary supporters are not bailing her out of debt I'm not surprised some won’t contribute to Obama’s campaign.

@HusseinIsAmerican2   July 9th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

TAKE THIS PUMA (PEOPLE UNDER MENTAL ANGUISH) : HILLARY WILL NEVER BE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!

NOT NOW, NEVER IN 2012, NEVER EVER!

HILLARY & BILL PLAYED THE RACE CARD, TWISTED OBAMA's WORDS BY CALLING HIM ELITIST AND USED KARL ROVE REPUGNANTs PLAYBOOK ON THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE….

HILLARY JUST NEED TO DISAPPEAR INTO OBLIVION WITH HER $20 MILLION MISMANAGED CAMPAIGN DEBT - OR WORST STILL, YOU SOOOOOOOOOORE HILLARY SUPPORTERS CAN WRITE OFF HER DEBT - BY DONATING SOME MORE INTO A FAILED CAMPAIGN

OR BETTER YET, FALL OF A CLIFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fairandstraight   July 9th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Delegate from California,

if you are still a Hillary supporter, you should really be discouraged about the lies she was caught in on national television. Maybe you have not seen Obama's plans because you are too busy looking for faults. Actually, none of the candidates has really shown a plan. Hillary's position changed on many things she supported in the past only because she was trying to become the president.

People keep accusing Obama of being just a man of words. I wonder if anyone noticed that all the candidate's speeches are made up of words. Just like he said when he was in our time, " a candidate has to be more than ready on day one, they need to be right on day one."
The past judgement of Hillary Clinton and Senator McCain have not always represented the best judgement for president of the USA.

Buster Rhymes   July 9th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Colin Powell … please be Mr. Obama's VP for just two years during our withdrawl of troops from Iraq.

If you do, this country will be so much better off for many, many reasons.

Nia - Phoenix, AZ   July 9th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

For Obama donars the feeling is mutual… And if they don't want to help Obama then they should be helping Hilary pay off that debt and not using Obama's money as a crutch.

Former HC Girl   July 9th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

I contributed time and time again to Hillary. I will not send one dime to obama. He is a fraud, a liar, an arrogant pompous no nothing. How the DNC could SELECT him rather than have the people ELECT who they wanted is beyond me.
I will be writing in Hillary or will vote McCain. The DNC will rue the day they paved the way for this racist to get the nomination. Everyday he shows us more and more what a joker he really is.
PUMA

peter   July 9th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Hey Marc PDX–how about something constructive for the discussion?

Yeah, yeah, I get it– you don't like Obama. You would prefer to support a flip-flopper who has sold out all of his integrity so Rush and Sean Hannity will say nice things about him.

Personally, I prefer the smart guy who considers all his options and then re-considers them as the situation changes. Eight years of a cowboy in the White House are more than enough.

Jane Smith   July 9th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

If Hillary had 18 million supporters that REALLY backed her … what's that a BUCK a piece and her debt is paid off?? ….

Do the match Baroness de Rothchild. You obviously married for the money because you don't seem to have the brains to have made it for yourself.

Elly   July 9th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

this is a very crucial election!!!!
People should shed the kindergarten mentality about clinton losing and GROW UP!!!!
MCSAME means world war 3
your kids could be going to war instead of college.He has a military mind and will bring back the D-R-A-F-T!!!!!!
Vote for real change for America!!!!
Obama 08

No McCain!   July 9th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Dems unite! We cannot stand and allow youths' futures to be ruined by war due to McCain!

Obama '08

PEEKAY   July 9th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

show this cnn… please stop crying and grow up so tried of all this–we don't need to know who you sent money are who your not sending money to–if your going to send it just do it. thats a NTK –. and if you don't like Obama thats fine. and its not about his policies. so tell the true it because he's African American– so stop lying and tell the true otherwise let it go God knows the true

Keep It Simple Stupid   July 9th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

I'll just cut to the chase:

If they want Obama's supporters to cut checks to Hillary, wouldn't it be wise for them to cut checks to Obama?

Obama doesn't need their money … it would be nice to have but its not a GOTTA HAVE.

Hillary says that she's GOTTA HAVE more money and it can only come from Obama supporters since her's are tapped out.

So here is the question, do the "Hillraisers" truly care about Hillary or not? If so, grow up and get over it cut our man the check and we will reciprocate.

BITTER CHRISTIAN CLINGING TO GUN   July 9th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Clinton donors hesitant to show love for Obama. This has to be the understatement of the year!

CNN is still Clinton News Network   July 9th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Just for you crazy HRC "closet" Republicans out there I'm donating another $50.00 today to OBAMA!

Kathryn   July 9th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

I just laugh when the Obama suporters can't seem to understand, that the reason we Hillary suporters will not vote for Obama is because:
1) He has no experiece (the white house is not the place for OJT)
2) If you check on his Senate voting record, you'll see that he voted present on over 100 laws in his short time in the senate (he choudn't seem to make up his mind how to vote then either)
3) He claims he gets the majority of his contributions from average americans, but yet he scheduled scheduled and attended many secret (kept from the media) fundraisers in affluent areas, Such as billionare row in San Fransco where it would have cost you $2,300 per plate. I know I couldn't have afforded that meal.
4)He has REFINED his stand on issues such as, gun control, abortion. Why didn't he make those REFINEMENTS, when Hillary was still in the race? Sneeky little guy!
5) What's to say once he is in the White house that everything he promised his Voters will be completely turned around. He will once again say A) You weren't listening, B) He never said that, C) He is just making more refinments to what he said he would do before he was elected.
One thing I know for a fact, If Obama gets the white house, It will definately be interesting!
I as many Mature voters have researched the Candidates. Hillary was the best choice. Now we are stuck with TWEEDLE DEE, AND TWEEDLE DUM. I will be staying home on election day, unless Hillary gets back on board as an independant.

vic nashville,Tn   July 9th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

I am Hillary supporter I never trust Obama past one month he doesn’t know what he was talking One month before pundits were praising Obama Now !!!!!!!!!!!
Known devil is better than unknown
Hillary 08 or Mc Cain 08

Linda of Atlanta   July 9th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Hillary Clinton's supporters are acting so “female” and juvenile. They are pouting and acting like vindictive witches. Obama won fairly and squarely. They can claim sexism if they want. That’s what sore female losers generally do. But nobody cares!
Who in their right mind thinks that Obama's primary concern should be paying off Hillary's debt? For crying out loud, Obama is in the throws of the General Election campaign! They need to get a life. People of moderate means are sick to death of them. If I were Obama, I would show them the door. Obama is going to win. They can stay right on out of the campaign because ordinary Americans are sick of them and their money running the show anyway.

Realistic   July 9th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

That is because Hillary's core supporters were mainly PWT from Appalachia and the Ozarks, with families whose geneological lines look more like fishnets than organizational charts, and who can pack up their doublewides and racist attitudes and head back into the boonies for all I care. Oh, that and the 200 or so men-hating lesbians and stupid old ninnies who comprise the PUMAs.

R.I.F.   July 9th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Lynn Forester de Rothschild calling Obama an "elitist" is funny. If she doesn't like the guy then shut up and don't give money to him and don't vote for him. Noboody's begging for your money Ms. I swear some of these Hillary supporters are like 3rd graders setting the women's movement back 100 years.

barackobama4prez   July 9th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

PUMAS, take your energy (fueled by hatred) and donate $2 to your beloved Queen. That will solve the problems. Clinton big donors, keep your $$$, you couldn't even save Hillary.

Yonas Buraka   July 9th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

These people need to be together if they wish to win

bridgette   July 9th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

If I am too understand they are mad at him because his donors didn't donate to her. This woman raised over $200 million dollars where did all that money go. And why won't they donate. I don't ever in the history of elections remember this much pressure beinng put on someone to raise money or pay off another candidates debt. It's 18 million cracks in the ceiling it seems like too me it's time for you all too put up or shut-up. If you want to vote for McCain go ahead. I think he can get it without you all. Because this is just redundant and silly.

So go ahead and be irrational and vote against everything you stand for. Knock yourselves out.

Pat in Cali   July 9th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Who cares if the donors won't support Obama. Hillary knew what she was doing when she mismanaged her campaign funds.

The Obama donors are on a mission to save this country from at 3rd Bush term. Hillary supports who are not on the same mission probably are responsible for the 2nd Bush term.

Sebastian   July 9th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Keep the comments respectable please … loose the hate … all sides.

Thanks,

texas DEM   July 9th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

IF OBAMA WANTS TO WIN… HE NEEDS TO PICK CLINTON.

OBAMA + CLINTON = VICTORY

OBAMA + SEBILIUS/NUNN/BIDEN/BAYH =

PRESIDENT JOHN MCCAIN

Nikki   July 9th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

This story is not plausible. Why would Clinton supporters bother to show up at the fundraiswer if they're hesitating and/or do not want to give money to Obama?

fairandstraight   July 9th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

If Clinton had such big donors, she would not be in debt. Maybe those donors are refusing to pay her debt. After all, a large portion of the debt she owes is money she loaned her campaign.

Obama and his choice 08

mitchell hussein martin   July 9th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

This is awesome!! They don't need to support Obama because Clinton was and still is a better candidate than him. I may be a supporter, but the truth hurts and we need to move on like MoveOn.org needs to move on.

TerryDo   July 9th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Hillary supporters will never vote for Obama.

True Hillary financial supporters should never finance Obama because he will never win the General Election anyway.

Those Obama supporters who keep referring to us Hillary supporters as Republicans in disguise, are in denial we are ex-democrats and will forever be Independents.

And one more thing, Obama did not win the nomination, it was given to him by the DNC, and the super delegates.

Obama won nothing thus Hillary did not lose, the nomination was stolen from her.

This is not a rejection of Hillary's policies nor her solutions nor her request for us to come out in support of Obama. We would if Obama had won the nomination legitimately, but he did not and so we can not honor Hillary's request.

And as a Puma member, we honor and respect H.R. Clinton and we will fight for her to get her roll call at the Denver Convention.

Viet Veteran DC   July 9th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

It's amazing, her supporters are confused, maybe they should get together,I beleive 13 Million of them and each donate $5.00,that would pay the 23 Million Dollar Clinton debt. However, I guess thats to easy, they would rather cry and complain, good riddance.

Allen Friedman--- Henderson, Nevada   July 9th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

What is the purpose of not working with Obama by the Clinton donors to defeat McCain in the general election? If Obama loses, we all lose. Some times you win and some times you lose but let's not be stupid also!

Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx.   July 9th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

I'm still waiting for the former Hillary supporters who are now backing McCain to explain which of these issues he champions/mirrors better than Obama.

Abortion
Economy
Education
Energy
Healthcare
Iraq
Stem Cell
Taxes
I'll wait while you come up with half of the arguments (I'll give the tie to McCain). Okay, I'm still waiting. Tell you what, I'll get the rest of my work done, pick my kids up from camp, get dinner started, get the kids a bath, wash a load of clothes, and then get back.

OR, you can just admit that you're being emotional about this.

OR, you can admit you're a Republican in disguise.

If the last one, I can totally accept you voting for McCain.
If emotional, I trust that you handle your finances, where to live, which outfit to where, etc. better than on an emotional whim. In which case, I would think that any rational adult will realize that to make an emotional decision vs. a reasoned decision does not bode well for their own self-interest and long term future, in which case, they'll come back to the correct side of the equation.

Jamie from San Francisco   July 9th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

You Clinton-supporters, cough up the cash to bail her out! How can you call yourselves supporters? You didn't do it then and you're not doing it now.

Those of you going over to McCain, read how he handled his first marriage to Carol. I didn't want Bill in the White House after his infidelity nor do I want McCain in there for his. What's up with these wives putting up with their philandering husbands? Oh, right, Cindy was the co-philanderer…

PUMA   July 9th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

NOBAMA NOWAY

Cincy Nurse   July 9th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

NO Hillary VP, then no vote by Me! That simple…

Peter E   July 9th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

And there the Obama voters go again: their primary upset is not about Hillary voters not voting for Obama, but whether Obama gets more money. Money, money, money! They want Obama to buy this election. They want to make sure their voters get more weight than anyone else by enhancing that vote with money.
And you know what he's using that money for? Is it to spread his message of hope? To present his stance on issues? Of course not! If the primaries were any indication he'll use 90% of that money on an negative personal ad blitz against his opponent. That's what he did to Hillary, that's what he is doing to McCain.
That's what your money does: outshout opponents instead of facing them on the merit of your candidate's record and stance. It's corrupt and cowardly!

WLB   July 9th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

This is only a true sign of racism, the decision not to back Obama has nothing to do with HRC's loss. It's that she was beat by bi-racial candidate. For all you non supporters each one us real supporters will bring in ten, as in the primary do the math.

b Jiggy   July 9th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

and all this talk about hillary's 18 million voters. obama had the same amount. Only difference is alot of her votes came from republicans. I know a group of people here in Indiana who are repubs who voted for her. Most were my neighbors!!!

:)

Nikki, Florida   July 9th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

So, he's willing to help with her debt (that she created) but her supporters aren't willing to help him? Huh…guess we know who plays fair, don't we?

Not This Time   July 9th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Some grillionaire socialite calling Obama "elitist"

that's rich

Peter E   July 9th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

As much as I hesitate to agree with some democrats I have to give this one to Hillary supporters: they owe Obama NOTHING! In fact, if anything Obama owes Hillary a great deal. His entire primary campaign was a series of negative attacks on Hillary and encouraging the hatefest (demonstrated by the current messages you see above) by his own supporters.
Without Hillary there to attack he'd have nothing! He'd have gotten nowhere!

MD for Obama   July 9th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

TO Lucieann:

I agree with you. I wouldn't want my donation to Obama to go towards Hillary's debt because if the shoe was on the other foot these people would be SCREAMING about their money going to Obama. They talk about Obama supporters being nasty but some of the most vile comments I have read and heard have been from Hillary supporters.
Obama and his wife each sent money to her campaign to help pay this debt and folks are still mad!

With that said, if each of the 18 million Hillary supporters sent her a couple of dollars each, she could pay her debt.

Robert in Toronto,ON   July 9th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

I DESPISE any attempt to blackmail Obama to have to bend over backwards for any one of these "Hillraisers". I would love to say some things about them but CNN wouldn't be able to post my real comments. Instead, I'll just say that each and everyone of them deserve NOTHING from Obama. And he should stop asking any of those dirtbags for support. If they want to vote for John McCain - let them. If they want to stay home - let them. If they want to come here to Canada where I can kick their butts - let them. Absolute disgusting behaviour from so-called adults.

Kate   July 9th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

De Rothschild says Obama is an elitist .. this is a millionaire woman married to a BRITISH SIR!!! .. people have gone insane!!!!!

arc, Lugano CH   July 9th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

There are millions of people in the world who are suffering everyday; millions who would give everything and anything to live the life of a spoiled, bitter Hillary Supporter in the United States of America.

Jimmy P - Chicago   July 9th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Come'on over moderate Dems, help save our country from far leftist tyranny!

Mike, Syracuse NY   July 9th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

proud army and navy mom

"people need to feel better than others. by putting someone down, it somehow lifts them up".

"some others are just too stupid to read, study and stay informed. they let people like Karl Rove and FOx new determine their likes and dislikes, who they should vote for and why. i call them political, retarded illiterates."

Gee, you diagnosed your own problem. you just are trying to feel better about yourself by all the negative comments you make. I guess it's cheaper than the therapy you obviously need.

Jamal kansas   July 9th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

it is a lot of people that are still bitter that there canidate did not win i understand completly but only time will heal those democratic wounds this is the exact reason hillary should have left the campaign trail when she ran out of money know her supporters find it harder to come over to Obama's squad because she choose to stay in the race even though it was over in march

b Jiggy   July 9th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter, but i'll help her get out the 22 MILLION dollar debt she created for HERSELF. If she was such a great candidate how did she get 22 MILLION dollars in debt? Say what u like about rev wright, rezko or whatever but it's clear who ran the better campaign, hence who's better fit to run the country.

:)

J.L.   July 9th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

To put it bluntly, some of these Hillary supporters are simply stupid if for some reason they believe that McCain policies are going to align closer to that of Hillary's more than Obama's will. And if they're so irrational as to voting for McCain simply because Hillary didn't get the nomination… buh-bye, don't let the door hit your butt on the way out.

And if McCain win, please no buyer's remorse when he stacks the Supreme court with more Alitos, Scalias, and Roberts. Or when he keeps us in Iraq for the next 100 years… you reap what you sow.

Joe B.   July 9th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

So Lynn Forester de Rothschild thinks Obama is an elitist? Are you serious? Anyone take a peek at her family history and her? This is so typical of the whining and plain stupidity by many of hilary's supporters.

Here's the thing. Obama really doesn't need the financial support of people like Lynn Forester de Rothschild. He will raise plenty without them. Also, why should Obama pay off Hilary's debt? A majority , if not all, of what she owes was spent after she could not win. She just kept spending money she didn't have on a race she couldn't win. She made the choice now it is time to live with the consequences.

shannon   July 9th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

After what his campaign and followers did to her…can you blame her supporters for not helping Obama?

Lisa   July 9th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Why is it that Obama numbers are continuing to drop in the polls? Is it because his supporters are finally realizing that they belong to a cult?

Griff   July 9th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Love a theif. The Guy that stole her delegates in florida…

Caroline   July 9th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Republicans who supported Mitt Romney or Huckabee are behind McCain 100%. Now, if Hillary's supporters do not want to support Obama, they're not thinking right. Vote for McCain will be a huge mistake.

JB   July 9th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

To PUMA and similar orgs-

What is funny about all of this. . . . you are nailing the coffin lid shut for Hillary. Here is why:

-She already has extremely high negatives (47% last I checked)
-Most of you claim that the reason you are acting the way you are is because of Obama supporters
-You have established that a candidate can be held responsible for their supporters actions.

With that said, how are your actions going to effect Hillary? Add the negatives to her already high negatives, and she WILL NEVER hold an elected office ever again. NY is already sick of her.

The only thing she can hope for is an appointed position (that's right, she will have to beg Obama!!!!!)

Me personally, I hold her responsible for not verbally whipping her supporters into shape. And all you have done during this election is established that feminists are nothing more than genderists. YOUR SLOGAN SHOULD BE SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR WOMEN!!

Way to throw your movement back 2 decades!!!!

Ed for HRC   July 9th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

READ MY LIPS: I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR AN ARROGANT AMATEUR! NEVER! I will abstain this election & campaign for HILLARY in 2012!
HILLARY was denied of this nomination, the DNC betrayed her because she is a woman!

OBAMA wants the nomination, he should work hard to win the Presidency, without our help, yes, the 18 Million of us!

To all the Obamacans: You want this, work hard for it! Do not rely on the 18 Million of us!

Chris   July 9th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Ilona Hussein Proud Canadian you said a mouth full and I'm with you on that comment you made!!

To the HRC supporters stop being played by the media and the GOP!!! HRC lost and that is that, she was out smarted and she ran a bad campaign. I mean you don't see R/G running around crying about how he lost cause he put all his money in one state? We all remember how he was going to win the GOP and be the next President. He and HRC were just part of bad campaign and it wasn't ment to be so, get over it!!! JEEZ!!!!

Rob   July 9th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Now "PUMA for BARR" doesn't want McCain! Is this a splinter group from the splinter group… and why are the PUMA posts sounding more and more desperate, like a choir singing into a rising storm. How people could cherish spite over common sense enough to endanger their own (supposed) cause of women's rights befuddles me!

Kevin -- Harrisburg, PA   July 9th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

As a former Clinton supporter, I'll make a contribution to Senator Obama's campaign but not until after the convention. It's silly season right now and I don't want to waste my money to support the advertising revenues of cable television. Hopefully, the campaign and the behavior or the candidate will get to be more serious following the nomination.

On the Clinton debt, for all of the national exposure the Obama campaign received following the intense primaries, the $12 million needed to pay off her vendors is a bargain. Obama is enjoying an advantageous position and it is in large part due to the race he had to run against Clinton. He has had to develop the ground organization to run a 50 state campaign, is able to co-opt the significant infrastructure of her campaign, and has access to her contributors. If the Obama staff and supporters can get over themselves, they may realize that, in a real sense, they owe a debt to Clinton.

The real question, though, is whether the Obama people are ready yet for grown-up politics.

Go home Hillary!!   July 9th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

She & her family are shameless. I can't believe people can't see this. They're two faced crooks & I might add rich crooks. Gee I wonder how they got all that money? Now they want more. Get a life Hillary & go back to NY.

Johnny Mac is bad cheese gone worse   July 9th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

And Hillary's supporters have the inmitigated gall to threaten a vote for McCain: Someone who agrees with her on 5% of the issues; and deny a vote or financial backing for someone who agrees with her on 95% of the issues. Who's cult-like and drinking the Kool-Aid? Doesn't take half a brain or much logic to figure that one out. But then again, look who voted Bush into office two terms in a row. The dumbing down of America brought to you by the Bush/Clinton
Dy(nasty) and network/cable news stations.

Jay   July 9th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Dont do it..Dont give that Flip Flopper money. PUMA!

Brandon Hillary PUMA for Mc Cain-Pa   July 9th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Not a dime of my money obama !! Not a vote

justsaynodeal and puma will only get stronger if you diss Hillary even further by not selecting her as I suspect you have the guts to do….
You really have no idea where your party sits do you….Just keep reading those polls Ill be reading the returns when Mc Cain beats you because of a small number of crossover democrats…..

NOBAMA

M.S. Indiana   July 9th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Don't they have to work of Hillary's debt first ???
if so many people are really for HRC why don't you guys pay her off ???
PUMA people step up to the plate and stop lying

jfs Memhis, Tn   July 9th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

I am going to guess that most of Hillary's supporters are alittle tight for cash……..single moms, smaller income earners, etc. Obviously , that is why Hlllary is SO FAR IN DEBT. Obama supporters did not PLAN on getting contribution's from the Clinton side EVER. Even though it makes little sense that Sen. Clinton continued on with the primary BROKE, and …where did she think the money would come from to pay her obligations ???? We must help as Democrats. One thing to keep in mind…we cannot cripple Obama's money flow to pay for frivilous campaign managment. WE MUST WIN IN NOV. Here's what I have done( If anyone cares) ..I donate $100 to Obama and $100 to Clinton ever two weeks until the Convention. I will then increase my Donations to Obama to $200 a week until the national election. How many Hillary Supporters can match that ????

Cheryl   July 9th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

So let me get this straight. He fund raises for her to retire her campaign debt, but her so-called heavy hitters are not going to support him.

Hmmmm.

Val, Atlanta, Ga   July 9th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Let me be clear, If Sen Obama loses in November because of all of the Haters that supported Sen Clinton then she should not even waste her time and money running for office in 2012 she would not get any of his supporters votes, keep in mind what goes around all ways come back around, so its up to you don't theaten his supporters about voting for McCain, DO IT and just sit back and see and in 2012 we as Sen Obama supporters will give you something to be angry about. She will never make it.

Obama all the way

The Lady   July 9th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Obama supporters hesitant to donate money for Hillary to pay off her debt.

PCB   July 9th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

To the people saying things like: "Still for Hill" and "rise Hillary rise" and "Hillary supporters for Mccain"

Let me just think about this.

You are so 'loyal' to your chosen candidate (Hillary Clinton) that you are doing the exact opposite of what she stands for? and even what she has said? Hillary has said she supports Obama for President. Hillary and Obama's platforms are about 95% identical.

The only reason I can possibily come up with for a Hillary supporter not voting for Obama is racism. Even if you blame the media for being Pro-Obama (which it wasn't) or blame the media for being Sexist (which is possible) how are either of those Obama's fault? He sure doesn't control the media, if he did do you think you would have even heard the name 'Wright'?

Obama got more delegates than Hillary (the ONLY measure of victory) also he got more votes than Hillary. He won more States than Hillary and won by larger margins than Hillary. There is no reasonable way that the election was 'stolen' from Hillary. Especially since she started with a huge lead in money and superdelegates.

So please Hillary supports who now support Mccain explain your logic here.