July 28, 2008
Posted: 03:00 PM ET

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Obama and Clinton made a public display of unity last month.
Obama and Clinton made a public display of unity last month.

(CNN) — It was just over one month ago Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama made a much-hyped public display of unity at a New Hampshire campaign stop. But more than 30 days later, the New York Democrat has rarely been seen at Obama's side, and she's only attended a handful of events on his behalf.

The reason for her ostensible absence from the campaign trail? She has an important day job, said her former campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe.

"Since that meeting in Unity, New Hampshire, the Senate has been in session," McAuliffe told MSNBC Monday. “I've tried to get her to travel and do a couple of events. And she hasn't been able to do those yet."

Related: Clinton turns attention back to Senate

Still in an election year where many Democrats feel so much is at stake, Clinton's relatively minimal public campaign role to date has been noticeable. It also comes amid continued resistance from many of her former supporters towards Obama's candidacy. Despite choreographed and carefully produced pictures of the two former rivals standing side by side last month, many of Clinton's top donors have yet to sign checks over to Obama, and some have even openly said they may not vote for him.

According to a CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll released earlier this month, Clinton supporters who say they plan to vote for presumptive Republican nominee Sen. John McCain are down from a month ago, but those who say they plan to vote for Obama are also down, and a growing number say they may not vote at all.

Watch: CNN's Mark Preston talks with angry Clinton supporters

But McAuliffe, one of Clinton's most aggressive supporters during the prolonged Democratic primary race, said the New York Democrat has been working vigorously for Obama behind the scenes, and is about to assume a more public role in the campaign.

"I don't like to relay conversations between Senator Obama and Senator Clinton — I know they have an extensive travel schedule for her," he said. "The requests have been piling up. Hillary Clinton has done more in her position of anybody that has come in second before. She's been working. She's been making calls. As soon as she gets done with her senate deals, she's going to hit the campaign trail."

Meanwhile, an Obama source tells CNN's Gloria Borger Clinton will hit the trail for Obama in three or four battleground states next month.

"She will do anything she can to help Barack Obama become the next president," he added.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


jon   July 28th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

GOD WILL LET IT BE IF HE WANTS WITH OR WITHOUT PUMA OR GUMA OR EVEN SHUMA HAVE FAITH IN GOD YOU ARE SEEING THE BIBLE FULFILL THE STONE THAT THE BUILDER REFUSE SHALL BE THE HEAD CORNERSTONE , TH MEEK SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH. OBAMA THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE GREAT USA.

Kevin   July 28th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Am I the only one that thinks McAulliffe is a goof and was a huge liability to the Clintons? He refused to acknowledge the truth about anything during the primaries. He is the king of SPIN along with that bum Howard Wolfson. Top 5 losers of the primaries…

1. Mark Penn
2. Howard Wolfson
3. Terry McAuliffe
4. Bill
5. HRC

In no specific order…. they all blew it and showed America what they're really about. Blood sucking carnivores

cnn post my comments already   July 28th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

I like all the mccain supporters pretending to be hillary supporters who don't believe their own candidate

Vig   July 28th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

We are Clinton loyalists. Loyalty something Obama never showed Clinton when she was being trashed by the media with their sexist comments - never opening his mouth.

Sally from Atlanta   July 28th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

I think it would be very helpful for Hillary Clinton to "let go" of her votes, "end" her campaign instead of "suspending" it, and enable those who were in support of her to do what they will. If they elect the wrong person, we'll all pay; but at least the election won't be hijacked by intimidation and/or lies. I'm not completely convinced that PUMA isn't a synonym for "infiltrating republicans who would not vote for Obama, anyway" (Poor United McCain Antagonists).

therealist   July 28th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Why aren't these people in Washington working on our current economic conditions? Recess anyone??

ao   July 28th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

why left and right has such righteous supporters? why do you think your side is 100% right? Why do you bash dissent, questioning and oppose our right, of those who do not have their candidate chosen, to evaluate each of the diverse candidates we have now? I want to vote my consciousness - not party lines nor ethnic lines nor gender lines nor racial lines - only according to the lines set up by my views! It's my right as a voter. So those who say I must vote Obama or McCain because they are lesser of the two evils - I say shut up, and leave me alone to my OWN, SACRED DECISION. I have enough of hearing of all those self motivated and only true and correct comments. If you feel like preaching go and create your own church - it's your liberty. My liberty is to not listen to the constant lies, pandering and flipping on both sides - and just voting on the track record, experience, leadership, plans, goals and action taken on their behalf.

Annie   July 28th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

I want Hillary Clinton to be on the VP ticket! Obama & Clinton would be an awesome pair!

Obama 08: mature, white woman   July 28th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Didn't Obama have to establish himself as the leader of the Democratic Party before the Clintons came on board?

Interesting that CNN wants to renew the rating getting controversy yet doesn't want to fact check the McCain ad they are running as news.

Free publicity for an inaccurate, smear ad…is that what CNN news outlet has become??

Anne   July 28th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

You say you are a Hillery supporter, Jeff, (and many others do also) and yet you say you would vote for McCain and not vote for Obama. In doing so you go against everything Hillery stands for and it will do her great harm if McCain wins. With friends like you..Hillery does not need enemies!! Democratic Party 2008!!

SIMP   July 28th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

I'm sick of Hillary supporters, vote for mccain nobody cares!!! in the meantime, get busy raising money for hillary, remember she still has that debt out there. personally i could care less if she campaigns for Obama, i"m just happy he beat her.

NObama   July 28th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Yup, an angry Hillary supporter here. I don't settle for seconds, no Hillary no vote. Easy as that.

Juliet   July 28th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Jeff,,,,please don't be shy show your racist self..People are so transparent

M. Murray   July 28th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Why do Clinton supporters decide to cut off their nose to spite their face and vote for McCain - pretty incredible and stupid!!!!!!!!! McCain has become the ultimate Harpy, a scolding, bad-tempered loser.

Vern   July 28th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Jeff, no one cares who you vote for!!!!!

Elle   July 28th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

NOBama! This lifelong Democrat is voting for McCain as are many other Dems. No one believes his media fueled & cultivated image anyway……….we are actually smart enough to know what the media is trying to do………….go figure.

The Lorax   July 28th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Wow Jeff, don't complain when you get drafted and sent to Iran or worse when you can't find a job or send your kids to school. I really don't understand this viceral reaction against Obama. Do you realize that McCain is against everything that Hillary Clinton stands for? Why would you choose the greater of two evils?

Rob A   July 28th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Where is Hillary? She is working, she does have a job you know. As far as campaigning, are all the losers in the democratic race required to campaign for Obama? Why are you not asking where John Edwards is? Where is Richardson?

Why are you even asking the question, CNN?

Tyler Presley   July 28th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Obama has shown his disdain for Hilary by disrespecting her enough to make it clear that he will NOT choose her for VP unless he is way behind in the polls and is desperate. So Hilary, if she is smart, is rewarding him in kind by saying she is too busy to campaign for him. She should have enough self respect to turn him down for the VP slot if asked at the last minute, let him lose, and run unopposed in 4 years.
Tyler Presley
Chicagoland

michael   July 28th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

She has plenty of time to campaign for Obama and after the months and months of her grueling campaign schedule, she is probably resting and catching her breath. She also is probably giving him breathing room so that he can establish himself as the candidate, something he did remarkably well on his European tour. You can bet that she will be as gracious as can be when she is once again on the campaign trail.

KJ, GA   July 28th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Jeff- you sound silly and immature…what a little boy you are!

Hillary needs to campaign for Obama and she should do more then anyone in her position that has come in second before, as McAuliffe says. She's done more to damage the democratic party so she needs to. Looks like the ridiculous, bitter PUMA-PAC people will start ranting!

Ilona Hussein Proud Canadian   July 28th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

PLEASE GOD, PROTECT BARACK AND HIS FAMILY, and please I KNOW THIS IS GOING TO BE A FULL TIME JOB, BUT YOU CAN DO IT, and if you have a little time left over, PLEASE watch over this ELECTION!

PLEASE HELP OUR AMERICAN FRIENDS TO DO THE RIGHT THING FOR THEIR COUNTRY. THEY HAVE LOST FACE WITH THE REST OF THE WORLD, PLEASE HELP THEM TO MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION! AND AFTER THIS ELECTION, PLEASE HELP THEM TO PUT AMERICA BACK ON THE RIGHT TRACK TO AGAIN BECOME A MUCH LOVED, RESPECTED, AND PROGRESSIVE COUNTRY, THAT WE ONCE KNEW!

THANK YOU!

MinnesotaBluezz   July 28th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Glad to see you back Clinton!

Obama 2008
HClinton 2016

Scott, Charlotte   July 28th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Everyone with a brain knows Hillary wants Obama to lose, so she can run again in 2012. She is only about herself and personal glory, and could care less about the Democratic party. I just hope no suckers help her pay off her dept.

proud army and navy mom   July 28th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Attention everyone: do not believe that the mccain supporters are real. They are just two or three paid bloggers.

They use multiple names including mine but don't believe it. If it not pro democrat coming from me, it's just those filthy lying repugs. They have earned their name.

Aspire   July 28th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Isn't Hillary part of Obama's "celestial choir club?"

I kind of miss her devilish laugh some times :)

Like the idea   July 28th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Jeff, agree with you, do you not see him aging in front of the camera as it roles, feel kinda bad for him. But he is trying. We will see what the american people want. I am sure that I have confidence in the American people to be on top of it. And know a flake and the real thing. Experience comes with age and wisdom, McCain has that.

Campaign interview   July 28th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Mcsurge: My friends, I know how to win wars, I know how to catch Bin Laden, I know the area and I know all the players, I know Prime Minister Al-Maliki, I knew Benazir Bhutto, I know General Petraeus and all our generals, I know Bin Laden, I know the surge - it is mobilizing additional troops for counter -insurgency and getting local Sunni tribes to denounce terrorists. I know all this my friends. We will win the war - I know how to win wars. I know how to turn economies around. (But I don't really understand much about the economy)

Journalist: This guy has a lot of experience! He knows every one!!

Voter: Journalist, can you please ask him to tell us, what he knows, and how he will use it to win the war, and how he knows Bin Laden, and how that will help him catch Bin Laden?? Please follow up, please!!

Mcsurge: I know all this my friends, just trust me…

Journalist: This guy is the real deal. He knows how to be CIC…!

Chris11   July 28th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

She has no obligation to campaign for him. Plus she HAS been very busy in the senate if anyone has been paying attention… obviously she has much more important things to do than hold the junior senator's hand!

George   July 28th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

*****WHERE IS THE JOHN EDWARDS NEWS?********

Anne   July 28th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

The closer we get to the convention, the more I feel the need for
VP Hillary Clinton. She will seal the deal for the Democrats.

SaneTexan   July 28th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

I would much rather have a Dem in the White House but Barack is a very weak candidate. I'll be staying home in November. The DNC and the media really screwed up with their bias towards Obama and the party (and nation) will probably pay for it in November.

jack   July 28th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Obama can win without the help of "the Clintons" and the mafia that surrounds them.

The canidate most like G.W. Bush is Hillary. An arrogrant self absorbed "its my turn, I'm entittled" contender to the throne that has proven that most Americans have had enough of both the Clintons and the Bushes.

She is pushing the PUMA's and hopes to get a chance in Denver to have her name placed in nomination so (she believes) she can steal from Obama what she believes was stolen from her. And if not she wants her money back. Like something she can return at Wal-Mart

Janice   July 28th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Don't vote McCain or Obama VOTE FOR CYNTHIA MCKINNEY

Rob Kole   July 28th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

"Since that meeting in Unity, New Hampshire, the Senate has been in session," McAuliffe told

This is for me Obama biggest weekness, while it is probable he will be voted in as a change canidate unless the people who vote for Obama get the same t ype of people into the House and Senate, the day to day operation of the governement will not change and Obama will have no idea how to get things done in the House and Senate.

I Wonder   July 28th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

PUMA, will you quit your whining after the convention? Is that what you need to "let it go"? Your 2 million votes amount to nothing. Do you know why? Because now more than 5 million black Americans have a reason to vote where they didnt before. So, hush and go ahead and vote for McCain. I'm sure he will appreciate every little bit of help you offer.

Larry/TX   July 28th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

I love Hilary and Bill, and i forgive them for their desperation and bitter tactic during the primaries. come on Hilary……we need you…america needs you. Step up to the plate

KMAN   July 28th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I do hope Hillary will do some serious campaigning for Barack when the Seante is in recess, but as for her supporters claiming they will vote for McCain or not vote at all because of their petty narrow-mindedness … I raise my middle finger in a salute to them all!

proud army and navy mom   July 28th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Old girl was awfully silent when mcsenile attacked Sen Obama all last week. and where is Bill, anyways?

Wanda jones   July 28th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Hillary played all the cards against Obama and lost. I wonder if Obama would have lost with the 18m cracks would some dems insist that Hillary take him as her VP. i can surely tell you "NO" To you Jeff, who cares if you don't vote for OBAMA. Take your "Little Itty Bitty Tennie Wennie Tiny" vote and go in a closet and whine until the election is over. I promise you no one will miss you.

Felicia   July 28th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I, along with millions of other loyal democrats will vote for McCain if Clinton is not the nominee! I will NEVER vote for a ticket that Obama is on!

Rebublican for Obama!   July 28th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Go Hillary and urge your true and real supports to take your advice and back the next president - Mr Obama!

M   July 28th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

If Hillary's supporters don't want to vote in November that's their choice. But if they are not voting because of sour grapes then they should get over it. She can try again in four or eight years if she likes. And it's true you aren't seeing too much of the former Republican candidates either. Why should she be any different?

Elissa   July 28th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I was a Hillary supporter and I really don't like Obama, but when it comes down to it, we need to look at the big picture. Who do you want choosing the next couple of Supreme Court Justices? I am voting for Obama.

George   July 28th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Let's see. The demoncrats are still whining about the 2000 election. What makes you think anyone would stop whining about Hillary a few short weeks after she lost.

Not an Obama supporter   July 28th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I may be one of those Clinton supporter who does not vote. Obama has not convinced me to vote for him. After the way the primaries ended, I don't feel like I can support him. His attitude was that all Clinton would automatically support him. It is not about being democrat or republican or whatever. It is about doing what is right. I am a conservative democrat but will not vote for a democrat if his or her values do not coincide with mine. The candidates we have for president really lack. They lack understanding and experience of what the American people are dealing with. Yes, Hillary lost, but that does not mean that we should move on to Barack.

CC Atlanta   July 28th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

>Obama's using her to get votes but I'm not voting for him no matter what!!!

Well gee thanks Jeff - you've made your point. I hope you can sleep well at night when young men continue to die in the Middle East for a war that should have never taken place. Pat yourself on the back each time the death ticker goes up a click - you DID do the right thing - what's a few soldier's lives anyway, huh?

lois   July 28th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

long time democrat, I have tried to understand where Obama is coming from but I can't staying home in November if Hillary is not on the ticket

Ted   July 28th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Senator Clinton is doing her job in the Senate… as the majority of Democrats 'voted' her to do.

Can't have it both ways - either you want her or you don't. Obama can lose this one on his own and not drag Senator Clinton with him.

David K in New York, NY   July 28th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Hillary is great, She is soing good work for thwe people of New York. But she will prove what agreat leader she is by getting her supporters to turn out and vote for Obama. If she can not do that then she is not much of a leader. Furthermore, if her supporters really think McCAin is a better choice than Obama then HRC totally failed in getting out her message.

Can anyone who supports Hillary actually support John McCain's (anti-choice) Republican agenda? One look at MCain's record and anyone who can read knows that Hillary supports positions much closer to Obama's.

The question is don't we really need a democratic who will fight for average Americans and what the country needs? The answer is obvious.

WE NUST ALL GET OUT AND VOTE FOR THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE!

Sandy   July 28th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

To all of the angry Hillary supporters…

GROW UP

If you think voting for McCain is the smart thing to do, then you are really stupid. If you don't care about women's rights, gay rights and ending the war….
Do some internet searches on one of McCains rape jokes from the 80's where the woman is raped by a gorilla. His punch line was that the woman did not care about her pain and rape, only where the gorilla was. If you have ever been raped, know someone that was raped that should be the one reason NOT to vote for McCain.
I wonder if his wifeior children were raped by a gorilla if the joke would still be funny.

Dave   July 28th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Jeff-

Comments like that only make me more prepared to live in another country. The arrogance of fools like you is only making me believe it is time for America to finally fall. Like Rome we have gotten to big for our own self and we are now not seeing the seriousness of the dilema we are in. I only hope this is temporary and americans will wake up and not be voting to be silly but honestly vote on who they think will run this country in this best manner. So America GROW UP! My sons future depends on it.

Bill in Minnesota   July 28th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I am so angry with Obama. He visits Afganistan and does NOT even shake hands with the troops who lined up at the airport to meet him….just went right into the generals' VIP tent. Did not even talk to the troops. I am a Hillary fan forever but had decided to vote for Obama….not anymore. I don't know what to do. He is no Commander in Chief.

Monica for Obama in Indiana   July 28th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Jeff you need to google. Birdsong john mccain.

I really wish terry wouldn't talk so much and hillary needs to stay in the senate. There are others that can represent Obama better than hillary.

The whole clinton thing should move on and be done with it.

Independent in Iowa   July 28th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I miss Mrs. Clinton but she's doing as she promised to do. She stepped back to help Obama.

Melinda   July 28th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I supported Senator Clinton in the primary. I now support Senator McCain. Go ahead, Obama supporters, start with the name callng. Let's see, I must be:

1.) Racist
or
2.) Stupid

Sorry, folks, it is my vote. i will cast it as I please. A little civil discourse would be much appreciated, rather that the hate vented toward McCain supporters. Yes, that is the way to allow us to see your way of thinking: insult us.

bapnorm   July 28th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I will be glad when the election is over.For me its not Obama but Nobama.I just don t believe him .

La Chatte, Portland, OR   July 28th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Eric- it's none of your business. You're in Canada, they country nobody really pays attention to!

PUMA is right! No Barry H. no matter what. He needs to dry behind the ears for a while, and even then, I'm not sure he'll ever figure out that you can't be all things to all people because it doesn't work and it makes you look stupid.

The "World Tour" was pathetic. Bambi's messianic complex rages out of control. Sieg heil, Buddy! Oh well, at least we've now seen him in a yalmuka. A shot in Buddhist robes and he'll have all the bases covered. Maybe he's really a Raelian!

John   July 28th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

It has ben SOOOO nice not hearing from Hillary or Bill for the last several weeks!!! Can't we just let her slide under a big rock and lick her wounds until next year? She lost, and she went out in a truly unprofessional and revealing manner. The less we see or hear from Hillary, the better!

former republican white man from california for Obama   July 28th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Jeff and Alex your comments are so crazy and alex pay closer attention Mitt Romney and Mike have been in the media and on the campaign trail alot!!!! especially Mitt Romney! Some people online read head line and never read the article then just post for the sake of spewing hatred and negativity.

I'm from NC   July 28th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Don't complain

Bob   July 28th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

She is helping McCain behind the scenes. Does anyone really believe she wants Barack to win?

Hillary supporter   July 28th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I, and probably most Hillary supporters, will vote for Obama, because we like him and his ideas, and he will be a far better president than McCain. However, the best change possible at this point would be to have not only Obama as president but also the woman who was the best candidate running this year as vice president. I have been a yellow dog Democrat all my life, but the party needs to understand that Democratic women are yearning for recognition and progress for their interests, too. So, every day when someone calls me from the Democratic party for another contribution, I tell them that the second $2300 I had planned to contribute to Hillary for the general campaign will be coming just as soon as the party and Obama announce that she will be the party's nominee for vice president.

Jimmy268   July 28th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

It amazes me the dumb loyalty that people show to a party. People did not like Obama but will vote for him anyway just to be loyal to the party? How naive can you be? This is why the 2 parties will control us forever.

CAPTAIN CAPSLOCK   July 28th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Good one jeff, you are hilarious.

Ed in Canada   July 28th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

I agree with Alex NYC. Nobody's saying "What happened to Romney or Huckabee?"

HeStillWontWin   July 28th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

He wanted her gone so she's gone. Let him win on his own and this way he cannot blame her or Bill.

The bottom line is that he'll lose come November…..Why? Well because he's empty and full of nothing but talk. He took his supporters money and traveled and then said it was to "shore up foreign policy experience". In two days? C'mon.

Blue   July 28th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Time for the Obamabots to start disrepecting Hillary while demanding she helps Obama.

No who's the real whinners?

Bob Indianapolis, IN   July 28th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

PUMA- you idiots need to get over it…the rest of America has…

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California   July 28th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

To those Clinton supporters who won't vote Obama no matter what Clinton says:

Would you vote Obama is Clinton herself went to your home and asked you over a cup of coffee?

I'll bet you would.

Well, she can't come over to everyone's house for a cup of joe so you need to ake her word that she wants you to vote Obama.

Or do you not trust her judgment??

Obama Supporter from Dallas, PA   July 28th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

All you former Hillary poor losers and you I'll vote for McCain rather than vote for Obama as well as others prejudiced by his race etc. should shape up and ask yourselves this question: Which candidate will do more for our country in the terrible shape that it is in today after 8 yers of Republican control? We have a sluggish economy, a raging war in Iraq and now a mounting threat in Afghanistan, extremely high gas and food prices, home foreclosures mounting daily, thousands losing their jobs daily and all you fools can think about is yourselves!
Why not stand up for your country and get over your pride and prejudices, and start thinking about who will do the most for the problems American is now facing. Even the foreign people embraced Obama on his European tour–what's wrong with you Americans?

Hail Mary Hillary   July 28th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Leave it to the BO camp to come up with a ageist reason to not vote for McCain, don't consider the person and his extensive track record of service just write him off because of how he looks. Hillary was too female for them and McCain is too old. I am sick of their prejudices. I was for Hillary, the most experienced candidate but since the DNC muscled her out of the picture I will vote for McCain the second best candidate because I love my country. The DNC does not inspire my loyalty with their threats and insults. BO can't afford to be seen with Hillary as he looks like an amateur next to her. There is no circumstance under which I will vote for BO for President, he has no experience and at this time in history we don't need a poseur for President .

Obama all the way 08/12   July 28th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Jeff and puma-pac since you like to waste your time/we know who are and what you represent which is MC Nothing you can take your mask off now your SURGE ISNT WORKING not this time.

Harvey in Va   July 28th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

obama pick Hillary for the VP position or PUMA////PERIOD

ASwede   July 28th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

In the last election for Congress, Hillary was more concerned with her own future than helping Democrats winning more seats. Obama, to his credit, did that. I really believe that the Clinton's could have made a difference, but they choose not to contribute.

linda   July 28th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I just can't warm up to Obama. He's so very painfully unproven. Plus he has too many odd connections (the wacko Tony Rezko, the wackier Louis Farrakhan, and the wackiest Jeremiah Wright).

brian mpls   July 28th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

If you are a Hillary supporter and you're going to vote for McCain or not vote because of bitterness, then you're an idiot. Try to see the big picture, people. This country can ill afford four more years like the last eight, or 100 more years in Iraq.

Leecee Dallas   July 28th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

I wished I could really understand why any of you would vote for John McCain… IF YOU DECIDE to vote for McCain, don't COMPLAIN….. Not one word!!!

Obama 08.

Anonymous   July 28th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Obama pick Hillary for the VP position or PUMA PERIOD

Tony Smith   July 28th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

I'm really baffled as to why clinton supporters want to vote for McCain. Obama and Hilary's polices are very similar. I guessed they are not voting based on policies. It's very unfortunate.

Justin in CA   July 28th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

If you supported Clinton but will vote for McCain, that just shows how shallow you are and how to you this election was never about the issues or what is best for the country, It was just all about you. You are all moral losers anyway so you might as well vote for a loser.

Anonymous   July 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

First of all, Obama has been abroad for the last week in Europe and the Middle East. Secondly, this is Obama's campaign and not Clinton's. Has Obama campaigned anywhere in the last week other than abroad? And he's the candidate. Thirdly, he has yet to choose a Vice Presidential pick, which has put everybody in the party on the sidelines. No politician likes to be the cuckhold having gone out there and pushed for Obama and then have him choose someone else. Clinton owes nothing to Obama since he was the challenger in the nomination process. It also appears Obama has been leading towards choosing a man for VP, which would be a disaster. Fourthly, Obama's campaign has been either unwilling or inable to pay off a modest portion of Clinton's debt. Several outspoken Obama investors who were adamant in not doing so they should have been cut off from further investing and given the cold shoulder. Clinton helped Tsongas in this way when two Tsongas investors decided to not Tsongas retire some debt. Clinbton returned their money and cut them off to access. They caved.

jfs Memhis, Tn   July 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Thank you Hillary !!! I'm glad I contributed to help with your debt. Bet That JEFF posted above has never contributed to ANYTHING for Hillary. I guess you couldn't expect a Republican who is trying to disguise themselves to do so…. How could ANYBODY who supported Sen Clinton support John McCain ???? The political messages aren't even from the same world. Kind of scarry to think who has the right to vote in this country…huh ????

Pgh Jack   July 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Without Hillary, I'm forced to vote this election (like the last two elections) for:

Candidate #1 who is a maybe.
OR
Candidate #2 who you feel is just a fake.

I will vote for McCain, You know where he is coming from and
do's not have to put on a false front to get elected.

Peter of Oregon   July 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

I believe she's sincere in her support of Barack Obama. She's doing a very smart thing by spending some time back in the Senate in the footsteps of Ted Kennedy after he lost his Presidential bid.

Barack Obama's been doing very well standing on his own, and so the talk from the media about him needing her in order to win the Presidency has been squashed. Her enthusiastically campaigning for him however will be a definite positive.

We can't afford to elect John Keating 5 McCain. He doesn't have the right temperment or judgement for the job.

CNN's been reiterating about how some of Clinton's supporters haven't given financially to Obama's campaign. I would like to see more discussion around Clinton's supporters chipping in to pay off her debt, especially the PUMA "so called supporters." Or maybe they weren't so much for Hillary as they were either against Obama or for the Republicans.

CJ   July 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

If Obama wins the election, for the love of God I hope he does. Obama should nominate Hillary to be on the supreme court or ask her to be in his administration. I don't always agree with her politics but let us not forget the shape of our country when Hillary and Bill left the White House. Say what you want about the both of them. You can't argue the fact that Hillary has revolutioned the advancement of women in this country for the good, and Bill helped save the Democratic Party. Seems pretty ridicoulous looking back that Bill Clinton was impeached for a personal matter, and this clown and his gang have broken every kind of law in the name of executive privelage and a democratically controlled congress doesn't have the intestinal fortitude to place impeachment hearings.

Susan   July 28th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Shee will be out there. At least she, unlike PUMA realizes that to let the Republicans win will be a travesty for America!

Mike, Corpus Christi, Tx.   July 28th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

If voters vote for McCain just because clinton didn't get the nominee position, then they will get what they deserve. More of the Bush scenario. I am an Independent, but I have have had 8 years of republican BS and a failed government due to Bush and his cronies. Those democrats who vote republican just because clinton is not in the running will be the down-fall of whats left of America! For those of you who say Obama is too young and inexperienced to hold the position of President of the U.S., need to think about where this country is now, that have "experienced: and "older" politicians. I prefer a change for the better and I honestly believe Obama can do it! Give the man a break. Elect him as President and this country will prosper again.

Steven Pentecost   July 28th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Hopefully Hillary is doing her best to rid the Senate of its Paralysis!! Begin by changing no-leadership Moron Reid who is trying to tie Shrub as the weakest of the weak. America is really suffering when these types of ZEROES is the best we can do. I pray O can bring some honesty and integrity back to the scene as we have not seen any lately

sensible Cape Coral l   July 28th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

I'm glad Hillary is back in the Senate. Ted Kennedy is not going to live forever. We need her there. As far as Barack is concerned all you PUMA people should think of the Supreme Court. Hillary wold have made a wonderful President but she never had a chance of winning the GE. THINK!

John Gillett   July 28th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

As a long-time democrat and Clinton supporter, I find Obama's arrogance and inexperience both despicable and frightening.

I applaud Hillary and Bill for keeping their distance.

vjh   July 28th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

PUMA-PAC - Hussein July 28th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

No no no! PUMA knows that Hillary doesn't REALLY mean that.. why.. we can't believe what she says.. we need to tell HER what SHE thinks! She's being controlled against her will!! She's helping Barry because.. she's.. she's.. being mind controlled!

Ahh, sounds like your trying to control her "we need to tell HER what SHE thinks! " You're a fraud

Necie in OKC   July 28th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Hillary a busy lady. No big deal here. Let her do her Senate job and be available for Sen Obama when her schedule allows.

To those WHO WILL NEVER VOTE FOR OBAMA NO MATTER WHAT - I say: SO! You are a minority and he will win in spite of you.
So there!

Marie Canada   July 28th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

All the hype is just the media trying to manufacture a story to fill in space. 24 hour news stations have to create their own stories to justify their existence.

The fact is ordinary sensible voters would have to have a death wish to support John McCain and his failed policies and war mongering. By the time November comes Obama by 40% unless fear can overwhelm common sense.

denise Carrara   July 28th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I believe that if Obama does not pick Hillary as a running mate, his race for the presidency is too close for comfort. I would hope Obama will make a "good judgement" call and go for a sure win rather than try and run on his egotistical stardom. He may be up by 6 now, but he has been there before. Last week was only up by 3.
I was in Italy last week and Europe likes him a lot but their news papers indicate that he is still vague on policies and are vary leery of him.

A 100% PUMA   July 28th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I will not vote for Obo!

Irma in North Carolina   July 28th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Well go ahead and vote for Mccain get us 4 more years of Bush. Are all of you so thick headed you cannot understand it. Or is that you are all a bunch of racits out there who are voting for Mccain.

Kris from AZ   July 28th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Jeff Obama administration will work hard for the american poeple. Dont be sad. Be glad :)~

East Coast Bum   July 28th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Maybe we are a nation of whiners. Atleast the PUMA people are. Way to go DEM's and screw up another election because we can't overcome our petty differenances(sp)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

daysi rivera   July 28th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

I prefer to stay home because IT IS GOING TO BE FREEZING OUTSIDE BY NOVEMBER 5TH and I do not trust in the capacities of any of these candidates.

Democrat4Ever   July 28th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

After reading a few comments posted throughout the Political Ticker, I thought I should express a few things.

First, Barack Obama has done a fantastic job running for the presidency. He has gone above and beyond what his supporter really expected him too. He has courage, motivation, intellegence, and intitiative, all important qualities for a president.

Second, those who plan to vote for McCain over Obama simply because Hilary is not the presumed Democratic Presidential Nominee weren't probably Democrats to begin with. Studies have shown that people do tend to cross party lines during presidential elections…just like those Republicans now supporting Obama.

Thirdly, his tour of Europe goes to show that Barack Obama will make a great president, one that we need after eight years under the Bush Administration.

Sheri   July 28th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

I was and continue to be a Hillary supporter, but my vote is going to Obama. Anyone who supported her and now says they will vote for McCain is going against everything she believes in. I do not think this country can withstand another 4 years of republican rule. We need a democrat in office. I wish it was going to be Hillary, but I will take Obama. I do, however, wish that he would think about what a close primary it was and pick her as his running mate. Since it was almost equally divided between the two of them, this would be a way to serve all of the democratic voters. I think that it would also be an unbeatable ticket.

Shannon Bowling Green, KY   July 28th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

As a life-long Democrat, I can say with much certainty that I will NOT be voting for Obama. He's simply not the best man for the job.

TommyO   July 28th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

She should be hiding - she is a US Senator and should be focused on THAT job. It's bad enough that she and Obama and McCain were all out for a long haul while battling, but to have her stay out while McCain and Obama shirk their elected duties is wrong. Did the second place finisher in their races get to take over their senate seats? Did they stop getting pay and benefits? Man, I wish I could get a job like theirs, but alas I am a poor working man, not elite royalty like them.

S. Shay   July 28th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

It's a huge mistate for Obama to put Hillary on the campaign trail. It will open her up to be rightly criticized by the rethugs, using her statements in advertising. There is no one that can unite folks against her like Hillary Clinton, all she will provide is full for the repug's base. Plus I think she will try to hog the spotlight for herself and say things to purposely hurt Obama. She cannot be trusted.

I really hope Obama reconsiders this move. He DOES NOT need Hillary Clinton or the few supporters of hers that won't vote Obama even after Hillary gave him her support. They won't vote for a black man period and for Obama to seek a hopeless vote is not smart. I hope MacAuliffe was just spewing political mumbo jumbo and not telling the truth about this.

Hillary supporter   July 28th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I was a Hillary supporter during the primaries. But seeing that she lost to Obama fair and square, and although I don't completely agree with every single thing he has said since the primaries, his views are definitely closer to Hillary's than to any other candidate in this race. So I don't want to waste my vote and possibly be responsible for putting this country and my family of five through more suffering by electing someone like Mccain. Therefore, unless something changes with the candidates, I will be voting for Senator Obama.

Clinton/McCain   July 28th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Us PUMAS are working hard to ensure that Clinton's name gets put into nomination at the convention. She will be our nominee.

Maggie, Charlotte, NC   July 28th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

It was a total disgrace watching Hillary's supporters in Charlotte recently. They were rude and acted like a bunch of children who hadn't gotten their way. They continue to fit the description that has been given to her followers - older and uneducated. Those same supporters are making the educated voters realize they did the right thing by voting for Obama. Give it up for goodness sake. Go home and get some dignity.

Maria A. Dixon, PhD   July 28th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I think what has made the Hillary supporters most angry has been the insulting and demeaning rhetoric coming from the Obama supporters. We are grown ups and we understand winning and losing. But we also understand that in American Politics, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ALWAYS AGREE with your party. In in those times of disagreement, it does not mean your a racist, uneducated, or a whiner, it means you disagree. As an African American woman, I am not moved or inspired by what I consider a lack of true engagement in the issues–but this is my opinion.

There is a level of arrogance in the belief that because Mr. Obama won, we are honor bound to vote for him. He must campaign for our votes as well. If we like what we hear (more importantly see), then some of us may vote for him. If we don't , then like every other American we are entitled to vote as we please.

Democracy…was here before Obama and Hillary and will be here long after they are gone.

georgia   July 28th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Don't trust the wink & smile ! They're looking for debt pay off again just as Bill had supporters pay his legal fees (millions) for crimes he was definitely guilty of !!!!

Felix   July 28th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

True Democrats will vote for the Democratic candidate, regardless of who it is. If Hillary supporters vote for John McCain in a misguided attempt to send a message to Obama, they may just get what they deserve–four years of bad leadership and a very conservative Supreme Court. Please realize that this is as much about the direction of the country as it is about personalities.

Obama-Junkie, IL   July 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Yeah jeff…imagine what McCain is going through if you think Obama is "already turning gray". "The Prince of Darkness" Bob Novak just announced he has a brain tumor at 77 years of age. "The Lion" Ted Kennedy announced he had brain cancer at 75 years of age.

McCain already has "severe" skin cancer (and God who knows what else) at 71 years of age.

Three months of tough campaigning is going to add 5 years to McCain!

Frank   July 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Obama's constant race-baiting during the primary and FALSELY accusing the Clintons of racism - WHILE he was attending a race-baiting hatemongering church - was a big turnoff.

Obama's race-baiting detracted from his Empty Suit - and guaranteed this long time Dem family would NEVER vote for Oblahma.

Obama even told his Billionaire donors that Democrats were "racists" for not supporting him. And at large rallies he "brushed Hillary off" the bottom of his shoe and laughed along with the crowds. Like Trinity members do when so-called "Christian" ministers engage in race-baiting and hatemongering FROM THE PULPIT.

Jeremy   July 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

The same people that say McCain is to old to be president would call me racist for not voting for Obama. When you liberal freaks get a view that was carefully constructed through a rational process of thought…then continue to post. Otherwise go back to chanting change change change while the rest of us look at the real issues. Racebaiting and Ageism should have NOTHING to do with the election. Hillary supporters that support Obama should be ashamed of themselves after watching how the, mostly liberal, press bashed her into the ground in favor of the "saviour". I'd love to see Obama actually have a debate with McCain. Without the teleprompter and without a speaker in his ear telling him what to say.

webster208   July 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

What is the poor woman to do? When she speaks in public, the Obama camp becomes insecure and want her to be quiet. When she does not attend public events, people start asking for her whereabouts. Her supporters are not voting for Obama, and it is not because of Hillary, but because of Obama.

Shane   July 28th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

HOPEFULLY SHE WILL BE HIS VP PICK. HIS POLL NUMBERS WILL RISE WITH HER AS VP
OBAMA/HRC08/12

Phil From VA   July 28th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Jeff…. He is turning gray but atleast he can remember things. What country is where.

semp   July 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Away … far,far away.

Amanda   July 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

I was a huge Hillary supporter and I will NEVER vote for Obama or his angry wife!!!! McCain all the way. The Democrats need to learn a lesson from this and it's called "don't disrespect your core" namely women….we never forget! Until you get rid of the leaders of the DNC who robbed Hillary - none of us are coming back either!

Really?   July 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

jeff - you probably were not going to vote for her anyway - listen to Rush lately???????????? know what you are upto…….

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   July 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

America's brain washing continues sponsored by Fox News, Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh and America's Right Wing Public Radio.
The majority of American people do not know how to investigate and learn for there own insight. Everything that the media outlets listed above presents to America it must be gospel. If Fox News said Obama was Japanese 55% of the American people would believe it.
Further, if you ask them how do they know that? They would say I read on the internet or I heard it on Fox News. Those people are so closed minded they refuse to listen to another view point. Fox News wants to demonize Obama as someone evil and out of touch with America and someone who is un-patriotic. So of course; a lot of Americans just follow along with the crowd and say, OK, Dah, Ok.
Thank God some Americans will at least give this man a fair chance to make his case for the presidency of the United States of America.
Obama 08/12

Beca/PUMA   July 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Is Hillary responsible for Obama's presidential campaing? Leave her alone!

Angela, Cleveland, OH   July 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

She is a US Senator who at this time is not running for office. Perhaps she is doing her work?

This is not to disparage either of the 2 senators who are running for office. Everyone who runs for office cannot quit their current position to run. Most senator's offices are well set up in advance of a campaign and virtually run for him/her while they are away.

Most likely she is getting back to a more hands on office. They have made it clear, she is not going to be our candidate.

al   July 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

I would not blame Hillary for being quiet after she quitted her campaign. In my view, during her campaign, she has been hunted down by the republican media in favour of Obama, and betrayed by some of her friends.

Licensed to Vote   July 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

We apologize…

The notes and memo's are extensive to go through and word changes from time to time. Apparently our sources deciphered a recent memo that suggests a change Obama administration. It seems McCain was scrapped as Secretary of Defense because he questioned Obama's patriotism. We also got word of additional information.. It still seems Obama wants to reach across the lines…

Vice President: General Wesley Clark
Department of Energy: Al Gore
Secretary of Defense: Chuck Hagel
Secretary of State: Hillary Clinton
Deputy: Susan Rice
Attorney General: John Edwards
Homeland Security: Joe Biden

Looks Good

Obama 08

Beltway Insider   July 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Lies. The truth is Hillary has been where she's belonged all along - in the kitchen.

MW   July 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

The media is flogging this subject to death. They want conflict. There is nothing to see, folks. Move on!

jeff's mom   July 28th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

please don't pay attention to my sons comment. He is an rtard.

Carol   July 28th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Is this really that hard to figure out?

She's a sore loser - and she's still mad that she lost. This love-fest for Obama must be killing her.

I haven't heard anyone mention her name in weeks. Makes me laugh about her last speech when she was so arrogant and self-centered: quote: "People ask….. What does Hillary want?'"

Um, nobody cares what Hillary wants. Go away, and stay away. Bitter, evil, old bag.

Mommyof2   July 28th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

I agree with the Obama supporter from FL…. this is a presidential election, folks, not the Homecoming court. It's not a popularity contest.

If you truly care about your country, you'll think twice before voting to hand it over to the Bush clone.

MZ   July 28th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Hillary 4 VP!! Otherwise NO VOTE 4 BARACK !!!

ALECO1 -----NOKOMIS,FL   July 28th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

THE CAMPAIGN IS TO CLOSE—-IF OBAMA WANTS TO ;BE SURE HE WILL WIN THE ELECTION THEN HE SHOULD SELECT HILARY AS HIS RUNNING MATE.——–THEN IT WOULD BE A LANDSLIDE.

Peter   July 28th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

For "All" the PUMA people out there just drop it already….we all know by when you "All" threaten to vote for McCain its really just a few un-educated people who think they can out smart Obama

Ben   July 28th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

What's so funny to me is Hillary (who unfortunately didn't receive the nom) is standing behind Obama more than her supporters. None of us lost the nom, so why are we making such a fuss? She is truly Democrat and am proud to see her standing up and fighting for a fresh start.

Now if all the Hil supporters would just catch on..

O '08

Swannie   July 28th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Scarlett Johansson willbe at the Democratic convention what will she be doing ?? Singing Happy Birthday in a white dress??
ahh tradition

KANYE WEST is suposed to be at the democratic convention too

SO I guess we know what bo will do when he loses the election… crash the inauguration and say I SHOULD HAVE WON I spent more money …

JR   July 28th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Hillary did lose. So what? I am not a republican but I will never, never vote for Barrack. The more Barrack changes his policies and positions, the more I yearn for any President but not Barrack. And Hillary will always be the President I would have voted for. So Barrack supporter's get off my back. I am a strong democrat but not at any price.

Elaine wilson   July 28th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

i don't know why you Obama supporters get so much pleasure out of blasting Hillary. She isn't the one that is whining–It is you Obama supporters. What do you want her to do? She is helping him all she can. Get off her backkkkkkkkkkkkkkk. Please. She has moved on. Why can't you?

Bryan   July 28th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

PUMAs: Don't you realize how childish you are being? You would really abandon all of your candidate's positions because you dislike Obama as a person?

The world is laughing at you.

Karen B in Houston   July 28th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I hope they can work together. In the end, it'll be better for the Democrates if they do.

You PUMAs who are refusing to support Barak by choosing to vote for McCain are ignorant and uninformed.

What issues does McCain and Clinton agree on? Be real and honest with yourselves.

If you're angry enough not follow Hillary's suggestion to support Barak, and McCain does WIN….

…make sure you're woman and man enough to deal with the Supreme Courts successive attempts to overturn Roe vs. Wade.
…make sure you can succeed as a woman and a minority without the same Affirmative Action that many previous women and minorities benefited from.
…make sure you're ready for economy to sink EVEN further. Our American dollar ain't worth the paper it's printed on.
…make sure you're ready for the view of the US as a superpower to decline even further.
…talk about incurring more WAR debt.

Go ahead…PUMAs and other Democrats, vote for McCain, and if you'll get exactly what you want. And I hope you will be able to deal with it.

Susann   July 28th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I'm sure that Hillary has a huge responsiblity that she has to tend to in the Senate at this point in time. BUT reality has probably set in that she actually lost and she might be nursing her wombs. A person will always feel worse internally when they play dirty and still loose on top of it all. I'm sure she'll be back on the bandwagon pretty soon. Reality is that Obama is going to win this election no matter who votes and who doesn't vote. Man is not in control.

Brian   July 28th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

She's amazing and wil always have my respect and vote. The media needs to back up off it :)

Jack Mpls   July 28th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Just waiting for everyone to get sick of Obama and his God complex.

Ann Frantti   July 28th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Tough decision..Obama is such a fraud..and McCain's positions are unacceptable..
but..comments about McCain's age are as wrong as comments about Barack Obama's skin color
Where is the outrage..
Age and knowledge should trump youth and arrogance

M LAMELLA- VA   July 28th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Its really a shame she didn't win the nomination. I have no interest in the race between Obama and McCain at all. I'm going to vote, because its my right and civic duty, but I'm not happy with the selection. Its true, Hillary has been busy with the senate. More people should actually check the committee hearings if they really want to know whats going on instead of speculating.

(By the way, the last comment posted was not very intelligent.)

Janet   July 28th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

I was a Hillary supporter. She didn't win. I lost my hero and my leader. There's no one I'm willing to vote for now, so I'll probably, for the first time in my life, not vote.

Michael   July 28th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

As a Republican, I hope we see her face all over television, angry, haughty, and mendacious.

NoMcSame   July 28th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Ok Hillary its time to go to work. Your PUMA people sold you out so you might as well come and get on the Obama bus. He will take you right back to the White House. Obama 8yrs then Hillary for another 8 and that will be great.
Obama08

Marcus B   July 28th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

I can't wait to hear PUMA's response to this. "Hillary doesn't mean it!" "Hillary's lying, she really wants to secretly poison Obama's drink." The truth is, Hillary wants a job, so her hardline supporters better straighten up and fly right! In order for Hillary to run for the Presidency again, Obama has to win and give her a high level position. That will only ADD to her resume.

GET SMART PUMA….YOUR GIRL WANTS A JOB!!!!!!!!

OBAMA/SEBELIUS

Connie   July 28th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

I say thank you Senator Clinton,I am sure President Obama will have a place for you in his cabinet or on the supreme court. I don't think Mrs.Clinton is going to do anything against her will , I think all the puma's need to remember she will be voting for OBAMA .Obama 08

Connie from Indiana

Democrat Still Thinking   July 28th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Wow, I am amazed at the Media's obsession with the Clintons. Where has Hillary gone? Where she belongs, in the Senate. In case CNN forgot, you heavily contributed to her loss of the Primary and strongly highlighted how divisive of a figure she is. So, Obama has his work cut out for him and he has CNN and the rest of the liberal Media behind him. Sen. Clinton and President Clinton just do damage whenever they show up, and CNN you worked hard to put this thought across. So, stop the whining and the obsession with the Clintons and concentrate your efforts on your newly found phenomena. And trust me, he will need all your efforts to make it to the White House.

Ant928   July 28th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

"More public role"? Great…they still think she's gonna be VP.

Gimme a break.

Michael   July 28th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Besides shrill, dogmatic feminists, who the hell cares where she has gone?

WANDA   July 28th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR HILLIARY.

Get a Life   July 28th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

jeff….you sound so stupid. McCain is the one who looks grey and he's been grey all his life. get a life

R   July 28th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Well for the interest of both, it's best if she doesn't run an extensive presence. I will support Hillary 100%, but each time she's with him, the Obama supporters think she wants attention.

Hillary has a job, she should do her duties as Senator of New York. Sure he can help him, but why should she constantly do so?

Lancelot   July 28th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Dude Let HER BE GONE!!! Don't want to hear about her, don't want to see her, she is Sooooooo Fake……

Bill from ALabama   July 28th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is still very much a part of this race ,and it will become more apparent at the DNC. Hillary still has the hearts of millions of supporters,clammering to see her back in the race. The Primary was stolen for her by the Super-Delegates,against the popular vote. We,the people,have not rolled over this time,because too much is at stake! We intend to be heard,because we know that Hillary Rodham Clinton is still the more electable and more experienced candidate. PUMA's are "Sailing with Hillary to Victory"!>>>>>Hillary is a good Democrat,but we are not giving up on her>>>>why? >>>>>she's the one that can get the job done!!! No one else can come close to doing what needs doing!!!! But most importantly,she didn't give up on us!!!

no fan of hillary   July 28th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

This sounds like it just fell out of the bull's but.
She is a sore loser, don't like her-never will.
DON'T THINK HE NEEDS HER, Let her pay her own debt.

some people find it hard to give credit where it's due.

unity   July 28th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

BE CAREFUL HERE - Most of the PUMA posts aren't really that. They are from Republicans posing as PUMAs - doing whatever they can to stir the pot to work against anything that is not Republican. Don't fall for it!

Glad to see Hillary and Obama out working hard for our country. Our healthcare system, economy, and just about everything else is on its last step of its last leg!

California Gold   July 28th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

The thought of these two immensely popular and professional Americans campaigning ought to frighten John McCain to no end. And with good reason. He can't hold a candle to either individual. Together they are a power house. Sooooo another week of McCain pointing fingers and having hissie-fit after hissie-fit in the media. He looks even older and sillier with his melt downs and press pity parties.

Jeremy   July 28th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

CNN should really check out Rasmussen polls for a couple of states. Barack Obama's polling advantage is sinking.

California - down 18 points
New Hampshire - down 7 points
Minnesota - down 13 points
Colorado - down 7 points
Maine - down 14 points
Washington - down 10 points

Why can't Obama keep his numbers up?

ROBERT   July 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

THE TWO COMMENTS ABOVE ARE WHAT SCARES ME TO DEATH. ALL YOU GET FROM MOST OF THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS IS STATEMENTS LIKE THESE, WHICH SOUNDS LIKE THINGS CHILDREN WOULD SAY AND DO. THIS IS A SITUATION THAT NEEDS ADULT MINDED PEOPLE TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES FOR OUR COUNTRY.

I AM WRITING IN HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT.

jeff   July 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Obama's using her to get votes but I'm not voting for him no matter what!!! I'd rather vote for McCain even though the Obama camp says he's too old to be president. Look at Obama, already turning gray and he's only campaigning!! ha, ha

Alex NYC   July 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I don't hear much from Mitt or Mike either… because they're done. duh.

eric from canada   July 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

HILLARY CLINTON AND HER SUPPORTER WILL SUPPORT BARACK OBAMA IF YOU REALY LIKE YOUR COUNTRY DO THE RIGHT THING. CHANGE YOU DESERVE MACCAIN TO OLD TO BE PRESIDENT OLD IDEAS COME ON AMERICAN…………..

American   July 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

CNN Please stop calling the "people" who now say they will vote for McCain, Hillary supporters. This is an insult to Hillary and her TRUE supporters. Call them what they are……..Judas's, traitors, sore losers,
bigots, whiners, cry babies, idiots and Repugs in sheeps clothing.

True Hillary supporters would respect Her policies and wishes which are much more inline with Obama. Hillary is AGAINST the war, she is for a womans right to choose and for health care. McCain oppses her on these issues and so much more.

So all of you "so called Dems"…leave your party cards on the table and dont let the door hit you on your way out because America does not want you or your whining. You are Lame and so is McLame.

Tom Swift, Shopton USA   July 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

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Hillary is holding back while she & her Pumas plot to steal the nomination at the convention.

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Ritter197   July 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Hilllary had PLENTY of time when she ran for her own nomination. Her Senate job was quite neglected then!

Remy   July 28th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Hillary is a democrat and not a republican. She will help Obama elected to replace Bush &co. Americans will get their pride back all over the world.

davidblaine   July 28th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

I will never vote Obama…unless she is on the ticket. NEVER!

chris   July 28th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Why should Hillary support Obama for president? His supporters, most of whom cannot name a single achievement of his in the Senate, has not donated to Hillary's campaign to get her debt lower. He's unqualified for the job and has no concrete plan.

McCain '08/Hillary '12

Chris   July 28th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

uh..it's about time!!

Canuck   July 28th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

It still baffles me that "Democrats" would refuse to vote because Hillary didn't cut it. Would you really honestly rather have McOld, or Bush the Sequel, in the White House? Are you willing to screw up your country that badly just because you're still miffed? If so, GROW UP. You have a responsibility as a free American citizen to vote. Think of how many people die every day (Zimbabwe, for example?) because they are not able to voice their opinion without government repression. When you refuse to vote, you are scorning the millions of Americans in your hist