THE ONLY SPEECH HILLARY SHOULD MAKE AT THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION IS
" I ACCEPT THE NOMINATION"

Will not make a difference in my eyes. She deserved to be the nominee and her party and the media inserted an empty hat of a candidate. This x hillary supporter is voting for McCain. Besides, he is the better candidate regardless for the job.

McCain 08

Hillary is my Hero also. She never fails to give me inspiration. I am looking forward to hearing her speak. It will be a sad day for women everywhere if she is not on the ticket as VP. I can't believe that Obama is considering those 3 boring white guys as VP. Obama not choosing her for VP just looks like sour grapes. Either that or he's a coward and thinks he must have a token white guy as VP in order to win. Same old Washington politics, nothing changing. Always trying to prevent a women from excelling. These guys can't bring half of what Hillary could to this ticket. If she is not on the ticket, Obama will lose my vote also. He almost already did when he called white women racists. I am not a racist and I really resent someone who doesn't even know me calling me that. After comments like that, I might be racist however in the future. After this election, I have come to distrust anything blacks do. I will vote, because if I write in a name, my vote won't be counted. It will just be for the other guy.

Fantastic….people…..we are Americans and need to work together, man, women, red, yellow, black or white….we are precious in "His" sight. Obama will bring this country back together. Hillary and Obama opened the door for positive change in our country. Don't vote party, vote your beliefs. I will watch and listen, with excitement, to Hillary's speech. I want her to be the next VP, but if she isn't, follow her lead to follow Obama into changes that will make a greater America for all of us.

Thank God. At least now maybe we can have someone mention the issues that are affecting the average American. Obama is too busy spending time in Europe running around trying to make connections yet he doesn't want to let anyone know how we is going to solve the probelms of high unemployment, foreclosures, health insurance for all, jobs going overseas, the recession, the circus in Washington that the Republicans are going to leave behind, high oil prices and all of the problems that our next President will inherit. Senator Clinton had plans to handle these problems and over 18 million of us voted for her. Since Obama wants to run around and be the spokesperson for the country, he needs to leave Senator Clinton in charge to handle the domestic issues since she has been the one who is interested in helping the American people. He has yet to shown any interest in helping anyone but himself.

Tim from Ohio, this statement is important because? I am so tired of the threats if Hillary is not on the ticket. Vote for McSame and shut up.

Who cares? Just another side-show in the DNC circus. I'm just glad that they aren't on the same ticket. That would be the end of the U.S. Let's go McCain, keep closing that gap!

Hillary has perseverance and stamina. She would not let McCain push her around and you KNOW she is NOT like Paris or Britney or Obama. She is not some celebrity elitist. Does Obama lip-synch when he delivers a speech? Give that man a blonde wig…..ouch!

Any woman who says she voted for Hilliary because she is a woman should have their head examined. This is the very type of discrimination I have fighted against my whole life working in a male dominated career field. Judge people on their qualifications–not because you want a "woman" president. You cannot have it both ways crying for equality then putting your foot in your mouth by saying it's time to have a "woman" president because men have run the country.
Qualifications not gender should influence you vote not being emotional.

Well that means Hillary is NOT going to be VP

and THAT means this arrogant fool will LOSE the election

HE WILL NOT HAVE MY VOTE WITHOUT HILLARY!!!

Wow! Mrs Clinton is going to make this historic night all about herself…deja vu!
On a side note, I have seen this picture so many times it's just getting annoying. It is so corny (especially with his tie matching her vest). The democratic party is trying to hard. Please stop it…it's almost pathetic. If people are true followers of Hillary then they should be for her values. Regardless of whether she were nominated or not (Thank God), Barack Obama will carry her battles to the White House. So Democrats, stop whining and let's rally behind this man to get him elected!

To justsaynodeal.com - And should that happen, do you think she would have a chance in hell of winning? People always talk about Hillary's 18 million votes (and I applaud that), but don't forget, Senator Obama also had 18 million votes.

If the Democratic party were to do something like that at the convention, it would implode and the Democrats would be done for good. I'm not saying that Senator Clinton isn't qualified, as she most definnitley is, but she lost the primary - the same rules that President Clinton won the primary as all other Democratic nominees.

This was her nomination to lose. She had a lead over every other candidate. Her campaign let her down and let Senator Obama build up momentum. By the time she REALLY started campaigning, it was pretty much too late. He had built an insurmountable lead.

Anyway, bravo for her speaking at the convention. It shows she understands the importance of this election, despite how she may personally feel. Bravo.

Your comment is awaiting moderation.

Yoohoo CNN. Why is my comment still awaiting moderation almost 2 1/2 hours later?

She positively deserves a slot. Good for her. Now, I can only hope that what she says and does during her appearance will work to mollify some of her most strident supporters.

You know, honestly, you PUMA people are probably one of the reasons that she's not in the front-running for VP. BO has enough to reason to worry about his safety from some right-wing nutjob. The way you all are acting, he'd have to worry if a PUMA might take him down so Hillary could claim her "rightful plalce".

HILLARY……HILLARY……HILLARY.

She was the change for better……he will be the change for worse.

Larry of Tx made a good point. The historical aspect of the democratic primary went out the door for this party who could easily have turned it into a memorable event. Instead…..they all listened to Donna Brazille's mama.

Hillary….the vp slot isn't a loss, but a gain for you. It will leave you untainted to run again in 2012.

Hillary will not be the VP choice fro 2 reasons:

One - She suspended her campaign and plans to stay that way until the convention. That way her 18 million votes will be counted, documented and be a part of history (or herstory). She can't do that AND be the VP choice. If the VP choice whe would have to turn her votes over to Obama.

Two - Obama is going to pick a white guy.

If McCain is elected, do you honestly think that will help Hillary. He won't give her a second thought in his cabinet and her positive goals won't be actualized. If Obama is elected, I believe Hillary will be given a better position in his cabinet and continue to have a positive influence in our government. It sure would be nice to see support for what these two candidates stand for–a united democratic party. As a 55 year old white femal I believe both candidates fought (sometimes unscrupulously) to win the nomination. They both had some very positive and negative points. Although I have always been an Obama supporter, I gave Hillary credit for many aspects of her campaign. Keeping within a budget certainly wasn't one of them and I felt that was a very important point in this election when our economy is in such poor shape. Continueing to spend at such a rate even when her campaign was unable to pay their bills to the vendors was pretty frightening–especially when it was highly unlikely that she could statistically beat Obama. Be that as it may, she is not the nominee and let's face it, if she were VP, Bill would be trying to run the country–what president would want that. In addition, the Clintons do bring alot of baggage to the picture. So let's unite and I'm guessing that if elected, Obama will give her a very important position and she can continue to have a positive impact in our government. If he is not elected, do you really think that McCain will give her much thought?

I like this photo. It is very flattering.

You are right Obama has never said a bad "thing" about Hillary BUT
HILLARY SURE TALKED BAD ABOUT OBAMA, Why would Hillary want to be on his ticket ????? considering what she has said about OBAMA !!!!!!!
why would you people turn against your party because the person "you" liked didn't make it. this country is starting to sound like Africa-Iran-Iraq etc etc. Good grief !!!!!!!!

Susie, Hillary did run for president and lost. who cares who your family vote for. keep it to yourself

Yeah, the DNC is "kind" enough to toss a token gratuity to the little woman. That's what it sounds like to me. The DNC is probably trying to suck up to the folks who supported Hillary during the primaries so Obama can get their votes.

Well, he won't get mine! While I am only one, I speak for many!

If not Hillary, then McCain! At least he is an honorable and decent human being.

PUMA

I guess that means she's not getting the VP slot.

Don't worry Barack supporters he won't have to debate her cause your main man got his butt handed to him by my girl and thats a fact HA, Ha. She is going to be nice but we her supporters KNOW she is the better Candidate that the Demo committee swift boated her we are not forgetting that fact Jack !!!!

I am blocking out this night on my calendar and getting ready to be glued to the TV. I miss Hillary being out there and fighting for us! As I have said before, Obama is not getting my vote unless Clinton is on the ticket. Obama has become pompous and needs to be put in his place. He is going about like he deserves the Presidency *for the good of the people* (sarcastically said). If Hillary is not VP, I'm either writing in her name or going with McCain. And now that the DNC has been moved to Chicago, I hope its a really cold and lonely winter for them!

Hey Kentucky- Obama doesn't pick who speaks. That is up to the DNC.

And you will vote for McCain who has nothing in common politically with Hillary and everything in common with Bush?
So that means you are a Hillary supporter strictly because she is a woman and not because of her ideals as a Democrat.

No real Democrat would ever vote for McCain. That doesn't make any sense.

And if you think the Clintons have not gone back on their word you know nothing about their history. Not to mention their history of scandal with shady individuals.

So we really want more of the same in the white house?

Do we really want a president or a vp that couldn't even manage their own campaign finances and is so in debt she has to beg for money from regular Americans. Sounds like an irresponsible leader.

So go ahead…vote for McCain. He will not win unless he steals the election with the help of other shady people that live in the past just like Bush stole the election from Gore.

And to Susie…We need a president that DOES care about being a citizen of the world because we all live on the same planet and have to share it. If the world embraces Obama that is GOOD for AMERICA. Don't you realize this? We cannot be an isolated country. The Clintons were the ones that helped give all of our American jobs away overseas. Because of them and Bush our economy has crumbled, all of our industry is now overseas. Obama wants to bring it back home. Under McCain even more American companies will be allowed to go overseas and more Americans will lose their jobs. You are a true patriot apparently….

You people need to get the facts.

All you Die Hard Hillary Supporters Help her with Her Debt !!!

Latinos open your eyes and ears Obama is going down look at the latest polls obama is sinking. Latinos can smell a RAT in obama. John McCain slowly will overcome obama and destroy OBAMA. The polls are going to McCain pretty soon and all you OBAMA supported will cry cry cry!!! especially those Liberals Morons.

Latinos for McCain 08

Hey Thanks all you Hillary haters! All you closed minded, unrealistic, misogynist male and female alike. The funny thing here is…like her or don't–she has done an awful lot to help and persevered in TRYING to help the American people. But hey….hate is important to. Everyone in the campaign has an enormous ego. But your to blinded by the light to see your camps.
Good luck. They say Love is Blind, I've never heard anything about it being resentful too.

I know people should stand behind their party, but I still cant for the life of me see how she would even want to attend the convention period. The DNC threw her under the bus as we all stood by and watched on May31st, Obama and his wife have taken such derrogatory shots at her, I just couldnt do it on general principles.
That said congratulations to all women:)

susie July 30th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

I wish Hillary was running for President, at least she doesn't go back on her word like Obama. My family will now vote for McCain, someone other than Hillary who cares about this Country and not wants to be a citizen of the world.
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Susie, McCain is a Neocon and has been quoted as saying that he wants to tend to the problems in the Middle East, and that America can wait on its own problems. Hillary-supporters who want to vote for McCain need to do their homework and not e vote out of spite.

I can't wait to watch Hillary on that historic night but Obama is still making a serious mistake. Under estimating Hillary's support will be a fatal mistake for the Obama campaign. Hillary's supporters want her on the ticket and nothing else. Why is Obama willing to throw away the Democrats chances? He hates her that much?

I think an Obama/Clinton or an Obama/Biden ticket is unbeatable.

It will be the Bill and Hilliary show all over again. It's about Meeeeeeeeee.

I miss Hillary.

Shame the Democratic party super dupers stole the election from her.

Now we will get a real american for president.

John McCain

This role model of a WOMAN and a candidate makes me proud to be born in the United States of America. Hillary R Clinton represents a little bit of everyone. This will be the only night I watch the convention,because this will be the only night the DNC gets it right.

I am pleased that Senator Clinton will speak to the nation. This will be her chance to reach out and steer the country onto pathways of responsible policies.

If Obama was white, Hillary would have the nomination.

Biggest mistake the Democrats ever made.

I will be sure to watch on Tuesday Night after that, Lights Out.

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Let her speak all she wants… as long as she's NOT on the ticket. THAT would be unacceptable.

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Obama/Biden '08

The real question is whether or not she continues to support unity and show up more than she has so that her actions match her words, or whether she will fire up the PUMA crowd some more. Sorry, but I don't trust her one bit and I am a blue collar, 64 year old, female.

I am really astounded by the continued demands of Hillary's supporters that Obama select her as VP. My friends, by proud of the hard fought campaign Senator Clinton ran, and be honorable in defeat. Our country's democratic process is not based on forced choices and extortion and you do Mrs. Clinton a disservice with your angry words.

The longer this McCain vs. Obama contest continues , the more apparent it becomes that Hillary Clinton is the better prepared person to lead the nation. Military experience, years in the congress and senate vs. rock star crowds, state senator and freshman US senator but nothing of accomplishments for the country or the American people. All denied special interest and "I never saw that" reasoning. At least, Clinton has been exposed and she still fights on for what she believes.

She should give her speech in front of a backdrop which contains detailed images of the caskets, the graves, and the dead bodies of the over half-million non-combatants, children and women who have lost their lives in the unnecessary war that she voted for standing proudly with Bush/Cheney.

Are the lives of Iraqi women as valuable as those of American women to Hillary’s supporters?

Just who do you Clinton people think you're talking to apart from each other? I mean, you've obviously made this woman the figurehead of your own egos, but do you really expect someone in the Obama campaign to stop and say, "Hang on, Orlando and Dem in FL say put Hillary on the ticket or else - we'd better do it as they clearly know more about politics than we do."? TRY to get it through your heads: this election is not about you or she in whom you chose to invest your personal pride, it's about kickbacks and special interests and abusing the American labour force. Your misguided belief that you matter at all to any of these clowns is precisely what empowers them to hose you.

The DNC has to turn this catastrophe around!!!!

Hillary! Hillary! Hillary!

Those of you who are holding on to the dream that Senator Clinton will be the VP choice for Senator Obama are in for a rude awakening. There is absolutely zero chance that she will be on the ticket. Here is why: 1) Too much mudslinging during the primary campaign by both sides (HRC and BHO) to suddenly backtrack and kiss and make up. 2) Former President Bill Clinton would be too big a distraction (and a liability) to an Obama presidency.

If there is anyone with an IQ greater than 80 on the Ticker they surely must see this as fact.

Won't miss it!

Hummm … have you seen the latest polls… Obama is losing ground in many states that he had a big lead in. I am supposing people are waking up to his style, his back tracking and his disconcerning way he treats certain voters. Of course she should be on stage. The anniversary of this vote is very important to women and she is the first one to step up and truly take a run at the presidency. She may not be in the white house but she deserves the recognition of such a huge step for women. Those women who support Obama… give that up for a moment and think…………… If it wasn't for women like Hillary Clinton… strong, courageous and a leader… then you wouldn't be able to vote for your candidate. Women have a right to celebrate this and what better way than to have Senator Clinton and other women senators on the grand stage! You may not like who the democratic party chose… er… placed in this spot but lets celebate of right to VOTE. Oh… I myself will be voting non democratic this year.. or writing someone's name in. It's my right!

The only reason to watch the convention….Go Hillary!!

KMILLER

Again I will say you are an idiot.

Get a grip Obama is not going to win.

I am very happy I won’t miss your speech but I don’t like that your giving a speech at democratic party convention
Please run as a Independent Candidate
Hillary 08 or Mc Cain 08

Thank you Obama for being so understanding and swallowing your pride!!!!

Hilllary shafted you and the DNC by dragging out he process but we all know who one FAIR and SQUARE!

I don't mean to "whine" but Mccain is no help…. just a new moron to replace the other idiot. If you plan on voting Mccain because you are hurting over Hillary, may I make a point. You could be flushing basic freedoms down the tubes. May you feel the effects of the choices you make.
Do you really believe the bad economy is all in our heads?

Don't you Hillary supporters get it, the highest elected leader in our party says this is what the world has been waiting on. She threw Hillary to the curb in favor of Obama. After all she has done for the party over the years, to be treated like this is just not right. Obama wants to be the leader of the world not this country, Hillary would have put america first and the world second. Guess I will stay home or vote for John.

Good for her. I hope she doesn't become a sore loser.

I'll tune into her speech. I think it's only fitting that she would speak on the 88th anniversary when women earned the right to vote. I still respect her and I think (I know) she would give an excellent speech.

and you Obama supporters actually think these comments against Hillary are going to rally us Hillary supporters to vote for him? They are a lot of us. We could just sit at home. Someone said grandstanding from Hillary, what do you think Obama consists of, grandstanding only.

She will give a marvelous speech and make all women proud as she has already done. Obama is the nominee to be, and she is able to put asie pettiness for the sake of ensuring the Republicans are throw out! Thank you, Senator clinton!

I swear, if you PUMA's vote for anyone but Obama, then you truly don't care about the future of this country. Obama and Clinton are nearly identical, and the complete opposite of McCain - THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU'RE SAYING!

WHY WON'T YOU POST MY COMMENT CNN?!?!?!?!

Now I can support Barack Obama. He has done a great thing by giving her such a big platform at the convention! I will now wholeheartedly support Senator Obama, and I will donate and campaign for this humble man!

PUMA NO MORE!!!!!!

and for the record, politics is like wrestling, it doesn't make sense to question the integrity ..just enjoy the show!

Just when we were all enjoying not having to see and hear that screaching sore loser….

UGH. Why cant the Clintons stay gone!

I still do not understand how anyone who claims to support Hillary and her views can claim to vote McSame in the general election. Who does that help? Seriously? Can someone please explain that with a well thought argument other than being bitter. I do not agree with not voting but no vote is more understandable than voting for someone whose political views are polar opposite from those of the democratic party. How does a Hillary supporter vote McCain unless they were not voting on her politics, only her gender and/or race?

PLEASE POST CNN!!!

Now I can support Barack Obama. He has done a great thing by giving her such a big platform at the convention! I will now wholeheartedly support Senator Obama, and I will donate and campaign for this humble man!

PUMA NO MORE!!!!!!

RE: "Well done, DNC. Finally got something right for once. If she is not the VP pick, I will either write in her name on election day or will vote for McCain. I will NOT vote for Obama. Never, never, never"

and so many other comments like it…

This is so sad and pathetic. I campaigned hard for two other candidates before my support went to Obama. Not once have I said "if my candidate doesn't win, you won't get my vote" (well, once I said that, but my wife slapped my upside the head and reminded me that I'm a TRUE DEMOCRAT and I believe in the ideals of the party platform and not just the figureheads at the top.)

Folks, if you believed in Hillary and you help John McCain win, then you are either part of a cult of personality for Hillary or a traitor to your own causes. And that is sad.

I look forward to Hillary's speech - she is inspirational and I want my five-year-old daughter to see her speak. If she's the right VP choice then that's great, if not then I look forward to her continued work in the Senate.

It should be interesting as to who else could share the stage with Clinton. Given her ego and other things, what other woman would share the stage with her? I would think that what ever woman it would be, she would have understand that she would be seen as a lessor no matter what the greater title, position, or experience she could have.

There's a comment from a young lady named "susie" who said " I wish Hillary was running for President, at least she doesn't go back on her word like Obama." I found that to be hillAry-ous! She can't run for President right now. She's still busy ducking sniper-fire. And in order for anyone to notice you going back on your word, your word has to have some value or credence in the first place.

And your new choice is McSame, huh?! He doesn't remember his words well enough to be sure if he's going back on them or not. off-shore drilling, Bush tax cuts, torture, ethanol, Roe v Wade, MLK holiday, SS privatization, …it's like a list of Michael Jackson's greatest hits. I'm not even sure whose word McCain goes back on. They were his words ..now they're Bush's. Gimme a break!

Advice to susie: see a counselor about your bitterness. It will eat away at the quality of your life.

Obama, is making a big mistake if he don't pick Hillary for his Vice President. He can't win without her.

SHE LOST!!!!!! GET OVER IT!!!!

If my first comment get posted my wife corrected me. It was their great - great grandmother who march in early l990s. Sorry

Let s make america proud. 1st black and first women. Hillary for vice pres. or i'am voting for mccain.

in as much as I love obama, i still feel Hilary deserves it! she made alot of women stand up for what they believe in; enlightening women all over the world.

This will give Hillary the right plaform to show the people still loves her. If she isn't on the ticket I'm voting for McCain, he will be ready on day one to act. All Obama can do is give a speech and cry like a baby. Our issues today are not petting us they are forcing us in debt. Who would you prefer a guy that really wants to make a difference or someone to make all the good speeches and cry racism, Washington politics. I prefer my strong, old McCain.

susie.. I wish Hillary was running for President, at least she doesn't go back on her word like Obama. My family will now vote for McCain
***She did not win the Nomination !!!….Who cares about your family voting for McCain -GWB 3rd term***
**ijustsaynodeal.com- If Hillary's name is put into nomination. Hillary will be the nominee! -Stop dreaming !!!**
**Jenifer…..She is made of steel, and is a darn nice lady to boot. She is my hero.**
Mike, Raleigh - She makes me proud every moment. She should be our next president of United Stated of America.**ALL of You Hillary Lovers PLZ Help her with Her DEBT!!!***

i think it's pathetic how Hillary "supporters" refuse to support Obama and still have sour grapes. She supports him. Support your party and the ideas that Hillary supported as well. It is people like you that are making the biggest mess out of this whole election process. The legal age to vote is 18. That means you are an adult. Quit acting like spoiled children.

Did you notice Obama's poll numbers start to drop right after the announcment on Friday that the VP choice might be someone other than Hillary? I bet they drop even more after the convention if Hillary isn't picked as VP

All of the threats on not supporting Obama will not hurt Obama at the end, only YOU PEOPLE! This country is so caught up on the "it's not fair" bullcrap that we're missing an opportunity to do something right for the sake of all people of America. If not Hillary, then Obama! This notion of supporting McCain will only continue to rip this country into pieces and like I said Bush's 2 terms, it's the fault of the American people and not suppporting Obama because of some "unfair just to Clinton" or "refuse to vote for a black man" is what's going to give China all they need to become the next power of the world. Congrats America, we are ruining ourselves. The hell with the terrorist, leave it to us. Real Talk Express…

good maybe the mentally challenged PUMAs will quit their crying

The is a carrot from obama and his lousy group.

If there were a chance that Hillary could pull an upset at the convention and win the nomination through superdelegates, especially when nobody is expecting it, I would miss work to see it. That would be a convention worth watching. Go Hillary!
Anyone who makes sexist comments about her should get paintballed.

OHHHHHHHHH
PUKE

obama is making a big mistake if he don't pick Hillary for his VP.

I AGREE SHE SHOULD BE VP BUT THAT IS NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN. SHE SHOULD GIVE HER SPEECH ON THE SECOND NIGHT AND THEN ANNOUNCE SHE IS RUNNING AS AN INDEPENDENT. I HEARD THIS MORNING AT A BUSINESS MEETING DON'T KNOW IF IS TRUE THE OBAMA ASKED KATHLEEN SEBBELIUS TO BE P AND SHE SAID IF HE WANTS A WOMEN VP IT HAS TO BE HRC. OBAMA STILL DOESN'T GET IT HE THINKS ALL 18,000,000 SUPPORTERS WERE WOMEN OR THAT WE SUPPORT HER ONLY BECAUSE SHE IS A FEMALE. MEN AND WOMEN ALIKE VOTED FOR HER BECAUSE OF HER EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATINS, AND KNOWLEDGE

Hey Kentucky - He had over 18 million too, do the count buddy. And the fact that he doesn't campaign like her is the reason I am voting for him. I despise her and would never vote for her. Remember he has more votes than she does, there are alot more people that don't like her. Don't you hate the fact that you can't blame Obama for how she mismanaged her money and her campaign and to think you people wanted her to run a country.

You will have to excuse me…but I have no idea how anyone can say Obama is arrogant…he is nothing of the such. I've been following Obama for the last two years and he is nothing but gracious and respectful with a touch of humor during his speeches, debates and town hall meetings. No matter what Clinton and McCain have said about him on both a personal and political level, Obama has always maintained his high level of integrity of a man.

I don't know if it's because he is getting so much media attention, or because people really do like him all across the nation and the world that some people think he’s arrogant. I think some people just keep saying that he's arrogant and they don't know who he is because they can't think of any real substantive arguments. So instead, these people just join the Republican/Fox News pack with pointless arguments against Obama.

Obama has the type of leadership and qualities we need as our next President…and so does Hillary Clinton. But Clinton is not the nominee in this election, Obama is the nominee. If Clinton runs again….in 2016…she will definitely have my vote. But for this election Obama has my vote and he should have your's too.

Democrats Unite for the sake of the America's future!!!

Hillary should announce she is running as an INDEPENDENT,.
FOr sure this 60 yr old die hard Hillary supporter who recently removed her name as a DNC member will certainly support her all the way to the White House……NO OBAMA for our great country

she has pledged to push for party unity,she should do that by giving Obama all the support,not as a VP NOMINEE though. OBAMA , best choice for US 08

Yay! Dems unite to take the White House in 09!!! With more Dems in office, things will get better for all of us :O) Hooray for voting in Obama who believes in Equal Pay for Equal Work! I can't wait to see all the strong, accomplished ladies on stage: we'll have a woman president in the next 20 years without a doubt!!

Down with the evil, backwards Repubs!!

Wonderful! A real Presidential Democrat will speak! Too bad th DNC doesn't get it!

MORE DISRESPECT FROM GHETTO FABULOUS, OBAMA!!

I HOPE HE SINKS FASTER THAN THE TITANIC, AND TAKES ALL HIS EVIL WORSHIPERS WITH HIM!

I guess this means that he is not picking Hillary as VP.This is unbelievable. This women earned 18 million votes & Obama doesn't think she is good enough to be his VP?He is a coward that is afraid of being dominated by a woman. Oh well…this will make it so much easier to vote against him. This is unfortunately not only his loss but the country's as well.

We are voting for the President of the United States. If those of you who are only going to vote for Obama if Hillary is on the ticket you really need to grow up and realize what is at stake here.

As much as I dislike her, she deserves it.

I am still not in favor of Hillary as Barack's VP but I think that having her speak on Tuesday night is fair. It marks a significant anniversary that all Americans should be proud of.

'No Hillary, no vote" You people have the audacity to say that and you have the nerve to call Obama arrogant? Obama won the primary, get over it and yourselfs. You're just being bitter that your woman lost the race, you think that she was destined to be our nominee but fail to realize how much of a disaster her campaign was. She over spent by 25 million dollars and is looking for ways to pay that ammount back to the people she owes it too. If you want someone who can't even manage her own finances why would you want her running your countrys finances. Go vote for McCain the republican party loves it when people that have no clue support their candadite. Which is why we have had 2 terms of "W".

Thanks for letting me know beforehand. I won't be watching TV that night!

Paula in WI July 30th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

I still think America is missing Obama's message.Remember at one of their debates,when Obama said "they were friends before this race and will be friends again after the race?"His message has been constant about bringing everyone together to do the best for America.While she was out of sight he had a chance to let us see who he is and that he is very intelligent and totally capable.Now that America got to see who he is it won't surprise me a bit to see him put her on the ticket.He's never said a thing bad about her,even when it would have helped him.He's given us all an example of what being a true American is all about.We should help each other,always support each other,friends and foe, to make our America the best it can be.War should always be a last resort.McCain doesn't have anything else to run on.Even if she's not the VP,I'm sure he'll put her in a position that will benefit us all.
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OMG! Paula, you are the FIRST woman I've seen who has NOT been fanatically insane and going on and on about Hillary becoming the nominee in the convention. I really had lost all hope that any women at all were not voting against Obama with emotions instead of common sense considering what McCain represents. You have restored my sense of belief in women as well as some men that there are some who didn't just want Hillary to win just because she's a woman but because of what's best for our country after 7.5 years of suffering and hell at the hands of Republican rule.

If Hillary is not on the ticket, then I will write her in. Obama is not ready for the job without her support and I will not vote for him without her.

what I want to know is: HRC lost AND are you a true Dem, THOSE OF YOU SPEAKING of voting for John McCain. I THINK in America you are caught up in black and , white America. If that's why you are voting for Rep. then you are'nt a DEM. anyway. WHAT MAKE YOU THINK ONE VOTE MAKE A BIG DIFFRENCE.

True DEMOCRATE

I am so tired of people saying that Obama is arogant. When Hillary won each and every time he congratulated her. When he won she went on stage and acted as though she had won and never congratulated him. I like Hillary, but she did not show her best side during the campaign period. Obama has been and is a gentleman.

showing confidence is not arrogant, would we want someone running for president who was unsure of him or herself. Common people let's grow up and take confidence for what it is. He is not arrogant and even Clinton said he is qualified. So, please let's stop with the disrespect of bot Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton. They are both good candidates.

I guess plastic face Pelosi and McCaskill will be on stage for a photo -op. My whole family will be watching that night. My wife is going to tape it for our granddaughters since their great grandmother was involved in the marches in the early 1900s. That will be probably the only time we will watch unless President Clinton speaks.

KMILLER

You are a real jerk. Obama is not going to win, but Hillary would have.

Obama will still not get my vote. EVER.

I just don't like the arrogant SOB.

Oh, I am so excited. Anothere Hillaary speach.
Yack, yack, yadda, yadda, same old, same old.
(Yawn)

TO HRC SUPPORTERS…..

HILLARY IS NOT THE NOMINEE, NOT GOING TO BE VICE PRESIDENT AND THAT'S REALITY… IT SEEMS OMAMA IS DOING QUITE WELL AND THOSE OF YOU WHO WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA OR WILL VOTE FOR MCCAIN…THAT'S YOUR RIGHT…

IT WAS NOT IN THE CARDS FOR HILLARY….SHE PLAYED HERSELF AND RAN A TERRIBLE CAMPAIGN….AND THERE WERE 18 MILLION WHO VOTED FOR OBAMA TOO…..LET'S NOT FORGET THAT!!! OBAMA HAD 18 MILLION VOTES ALSO……SO THAT SPEAKS VOLUME ALSO…..

ALL THE BEST OT OBAMA…MAY GOD BLESS AND PROTECT HIM FROM ALL THE HATERS……

Looks like some Hillary supporters are still delusional and will vote against their own self interest because they're too bitter to realize Obama won the nomination fair and square and would best represent their views in the White House. Please, don't claim to be a Democrat and then whine and throw your support to McSame.

I am glad for Hillary okay, now about Obama Please think about the word honesty, a lot of you people against BO forget that maybe just maybe some people in this world are honest and sincere about bringing people together - wake up and smell the roses………

You just knew all the Hillary fans would be out in full force, claiming as they have, Hillary is the best candidate…'no Hillary no vote' stop the rhetoric. She lost move on. And if moving on means wanting 4 more years of 8 years of Bush legacy, debt, death, taxes and lies. Go ahead and vote for McCain…in the end you only have your self to blame.

Lets look at some facts, WITHOUT Hillary, Sen Obama has a 5-6 point bump on McCain. Thats without getting into the debates that always happen happen after the Labour Day Weekend. So give it a rest.

As for all the other poser's…I'd say get a life or a job…BUT wait..GWB has shipped those all off shore…yup..makes me all warm and fuzzy about McCain..

Obama 08/12

I wish that Hillary was giving an acceptance speech but the reality is slowly sinking in - we are stuck with Obama.

Go Hillary!

I hope you also tell that phoney Obama where we want him to go!

Its so sad to read these blogs. Obama is trying to acknowledge Clinton with respect and all you do is slam him…..not for any legitimate, substantive reason, but strictly on an emotional basis (how many of the bloggers actually give reasons why they should slam Obama?)

And then there are the Republicans……..Obama is certainly not arrogant. Republicans should look in the mirror and realize that the only arrogance is theirs.

It is commendable that Obama is giving Clinton the podium…….

Richardson makes nice and helps her retire her debt. Then she's given her own night at the convention. And still the PUMAs and die-hard HRC supporters whine, gripe and moan. Well I, for one, am sick and tired of hearing it. If you don't want to vote for Obama, if you'd rather cut your nose off to spite your face, if you want to vote against the things that Hillary stands for, fine. That's your right. But if you're going to do that, then do it and shut up about it already.

HILLARY FOR VP or I am not voting.

I WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA IF HILLARY IS NOT ON THE TICKET!!!

I mean really their is no satisfying these PUMA people. How is he arrogant for dedicating a WHOLE night to her? Some of you need to seek mental help b/c your detachment from reality is outstanding. First you bash him and his supporters then when we respond you say "look how nasty they are, this is why I can't vote for him" please! It says more about you than the candidate when you are more vested in a quest than they are. She's not the nominee, she's not going to be the nominee, and the way some(not all) of her supporters acts she'll never be the nominee in 2012. Maybe she doesn't want to be the VP, ever thought about that. Maybe she wants a cabinet seat instead. So please stop with the threats "Hillary or else" where here to tell you the answer "ELSE". This train is leaving with or w/o you ….toodles

No Hillary, No Obama Vote. Very simply, he is a joke. Not to be trusted. My family will be voting for a republican for the first time in our lives.

you must really like my comments.you've been moderating them all nite.

i can skip tuesday,then.

This is the night I think her superdelegates should nominate her as VP whether Obama likes it or not! I'm not voting for him unless she is on the ticket, I'll vote for McCain. I can't wait to see her that night!

Women "earned" the right to vote?? Unbelievable.

Let us all keep the Clinton family in our prayers. as well as our friends and family members in California in our prayers as well…

The only way I will vote for Obama is if Hillary is on the ticket.

Once again, it's all about Hillary and HER message. Not one suggestion that her message should be TO ENDORSE the party's nominee and that she will surrender her delegates.

Time to give it up and get this narcissistic, humorless crone off the stage for good.

PUMA out in force this morning…she lost…get over it!!!!

For all those haters that call Obama arrogant, could you give me examples of his arrogance? I want to be sure we're living in the same world, bcos Im not sure where you're getting that from. I guess when you hate on someone, you get so blinded you cant see anything good about the person.

During the primary contest, Hillary did all she could to deride Obama, belittle him, attack him even more than the repugs are attacking him now. Obama's response was all gracefulness, calling attention back to the issues instead of paying her back in her own coin.

If you dont want to vote Obama….. pls go vote whoever…. its entirely your prerogative, but dont come to these blogs and pour out your venom, its all so old and tired!!

Surely, a UNITY speech like no other!

rachel July 30th, 2008 10:32 pm ET
Here come the haters.
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Yet you always seem to be near the front of the line.

That seems fair. She could still receive the nod for Veep; but after months of diminishing future-president Obama, why should she be accorded that honor? Could he ever trust her, and her husband?

Jimbo

Yeah, Hillary! I bet this won't be posted like the hip link that was removed. Obama's campaign seems to be running cnn.com! This should be her week. Bet the supers are wondering what they were thinking as they've watched Mr. Change-His-Mind instead of who they should have endorsed in the first place. Don't count her out as VP. If he doesn't have time to compose a speech, he flubs, then has to call a press conference to update what he said a few hours earlier. Hillary knows the issues and can answer questions right the first time. This was stolen. What a perfect night for her to speak. If she's not on the ticket, count another vote for a non red/blue candidate. The big world tour didn't help Obama's lead at all. No one likes McCain and he's running right behind. Guess who needs Hillary ?

Hillary should entertain a "Nomination" Off thr FLOOR ! I Second !

blah blah blah

I am sorry al you PUMA people, but Clinton will not be the nominee. You may think she was a better candidate, but she lost. You may not think that Obama has her experience, and he does not. But he is extremely intelligent and supports the same values and goals that Clinton supported. I do not see how you think the country could be better off with McCain as president. Yes, he has more experience. But his judgment is not good and the values that he supports (or claims to) are antithetical to what Hillary Clinton has fought for her entire life. Personally, I think she would be much more valuable to the country in a cabinet role (AG or Sec. of State), or perhaps on the Supreme Court. Regardless, she would have much less influence in a McCain administration than she would in an Obama administration.

Dem in FL July 30th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

We don't want her for ONLY one night you idiot….if you want our votes, she'll be on the ticket. Lets see if you can get over your ego in time to pull your party together. Hmmm….probably not.

If you want her on the ticket so much. PAY HER 20 SOMETHING MILLION OFF AND THEN MAYBE YOU CAN TALK. IN THIS CASE
YOU APPEAR THE ONLY IDIOT AROUND!

If she had won the nominee, would you be begging for Obama to be
put on the ticket. If you don't feel the same, then shut up about Clinton.
Everything have it's time and place. If you want the Obama votes the next time Clinton runs.

THEN DO THE RIGHT THING DEMS.

GREAT! She's a wonderful speaker and this will provide a gracious out for her so she can get back to focusing on her Senate job.

She will be the only interesting thing to me during this puffed up Obama-lovefest convention. As it appears she won't be the VP, I'm writing her in for President.

All of the female senators will be there with her at the Democratic convention? Even the Republicans? That seems like the bigger story.

She should be our next President. I don't think Obama can beat Mc Cain. Not when it comes right down to it. And I don't think she should even compromise and be VP. He will drag her down with him. She is a strong candidate who can stand on her own.

It is looking like she will not be on the ticket.I will bet he does not win for that reason either. I am going mccaine. She will be president next round for sure!

Even if Bill and Hillary do a duet at the Dem convention, I will not watch that tripe. None of it.

The only unity we care about is in the ticket. Anything else will propel our votes to McCain!

as far as I am concerned she is my choice and her name will be written in as my pick

Will Bill be on stage…in a dress?

susie July 30th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

My family will now vote for McCain, someone other than Hillary who cares about this Country and not wants to be a citizen of the world.
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hear hear susie, who cares if we get respect from other countries or not. who needs it?
And Hillary and McCain have a lot in common, they are both white after all.

She and all the women depicted have earned it the hardway. go you girl, GO! I can only imagine what it was like for women before they got the vote……Gosh, i am so proud off all of them……

Women Senators who didn't support her? She is bigger than all of them.

It's a good jumping off point for Hillary in 2012.

Larry - Women aren't actually a minority - I believe we're about 50% of the population - or do you only count as as 2/3rd of a person? And I thought Democrats like to frame themselves as for equality

Obama doesn't need to be president. But WE need him to be president. If McCain becomes president, my children will suffer the consequences. This isn't about Obama, it's about my kids. We are citizens of the world, the person who said they don't want to be a citizen of the world is an ignorant fool. We can lead and control the world, or we can fall and fade away. Obama can bend the world to America's will.

I will watch but unless Clinton is the VP I will vote for McCain. I hope that Obama is not stupid enough to think that he can slap 18 million voters in the face and still win.. If he selects anyone other than Clinton you will begin to see his slide in the polls and he will quickly lose his small edge over McCain.

Confidence is not arrogance.

Benjamin Columbus, OH said:

"The Wednesday night spot should be reserved for Sen. Bayh or Sen. Biden."

Exactly!!!!

OBAMA/BAYH

WOW… you Hillary supporters are BITTER!!!! She lost!!! Get over it!!

Because she lost…

The election was hijacked!! (She just didn't have a plan to win. Thought it was gonna be given to her)

Obama is a Citizen of the world!!! lol (Aren't you tired of the rest of the world hating us like this? It's bad for us)

He's an elitest!!! I love that one. (She and Bill have made more money than ANY other candidate. They were considered a dynasty!!! "The Clintons!!!"… and OBAMA is the elitest??? ARE YOU KIDDING ME??

This is a person who even AFTER they knew there was NO way to win… stayed in it for 3 months more just to spite… racked up 25m in debt… THEN…. expected the winner to pay it! C'mon! That's low.

Least she could do is speak at the convention.

The only thing that upsets me is that the puma people acts like Hillary was the only milestone to be reached in this race. Obam is a minority also Blacks did not have rights at all in this country. Remember there was a time in history that lacks could not leave the plantation without having permission or go into the same resturaunts as white americans. they were both historical canidates but only one can win and Obama won fair and square. So as democrats we should come together and stomp the republicans this fall. I know in my heart there or those who will not support Obama b/c he is black but that doesn't make it right. May God Bless America

In her speech she should tell Obama to enjoy the next four years, since she will be challenging him in 2012 for the nomination.

> My family will now vote for McCain, someone other than Hillary who
> cares about this Country and not wants to be a citizen of the world.

You Republican trolls must think that we're incredibly stupid. BTW, have you looked at the latest polls?

No wonder Bush and his rich-buddy cronies have been in power for the past eight years - I can't believe this divisiveness and "if I don't get my way, I'll vote for McCain" stuff is still going on.

We democrats have the chance to turn over the past eight years of war, a dragging economy, hatred from the rest of the world toward our clueless "leader," and we're going to throw it away?

If it had been Hillary, that would have been great. But it's just as great that it's Obama. Let's unite and get this election won. Because if McCain and the Republicans get in, I'm afraid there won't BE an America for a Democrat to ever be President of again.

I hope to the good Lord it is Hillary night! I hope it is the night the PUMA's turn in their petitions to the DNC requesting a revote of delegates and super-delegates,or maybe ,at the latest,Wednesday night. She's our only Democratic hope! It's Hillary or McCain! The direction the 12% will be taking will be decided that week! It is a decision not to be taken lightly. Obama has hit his cap,and many he has now are Clinton supporters,who are di-hard Democrats,but the 12% will determine this election. Check your polls!!!!! It's a dead heat right now. 12% ,either way,will determine the race!

This won't quiet her shrill and petulant "I'm voting for McCain" feminists. Obama will win without them. They can take their angry demands and stick them.

It's a wonderful & appropriate choice to have Hillary speak on this 88th anniversary. Fortunately, it gives me one night to watch the antics of my former party. I think McCain will forgive me though, because he respects Hillary too!

Kentucky:

If Obama campaigned like Clinton his message of hope and unity would be squashed. He would be running the same campaign that John McCain is currently running against him.

The difference between Obama and Clinton is tha the actually does stand for real change. That includes the way he campaigns across the country, and yes, in the world. Our president MUST be a citizen of the world to understand the perils and pitfalls of foreign policy.

A citizen of the world would have known, as Obama did, that invading Iraq was the wrong thing to do. Read the headlines this morning with Ecuador not renewing our agreement to fly planes out of their base to fight drug trafficking. A citizen of the world would have known how to maintain existing, mend broken, and forge new relationships.

You should feel blessed that the world appears to be ready for an Obama presidency, and is excited to see the United States elect such an intelligent, moral, and knowledgeable president.

I hope Hillary gives a great speach on Tuesday. After all, that is how Obama got his start.

I am gaining renewed respect for Hillary. She is a team player who truly cares about America, unlike what appears to be a few of her true Democratic supporters who would rather bribe, threaten or vote for a candidate who doesn't represent women's rights and issues.

Obama will have a special plave for you in helping to get this country on the right path.

wish she was out front instead of Obama, no joy in election now.

The DNC has made alot of announcement about Clinton, including all the "unity" hype that never happened. The only thing that is going to make this right is if they put her on the BALLOT in nomination for the DNC PRESIDENTIAL nomination and do everything in their power to get a FAIR DEMOCRATIC VOTE!

Otherwise, NO DEAL!

Some of these comments are astounding. The selfishness of some people never cease to amaze me. This isn't Hillary's night or Obama's night, its the Democrats night. We are on the verge of getting a Dem back in office and all most people can do is squabble about pettiness. This is why our country is so divided and why it probably will always be. We cant look beyond our own ego's to see what is best for the majority.

Susie, Clinton does not go back on her word. She said sniper fire and that is the story she stuck with. Is that what you mean?

I loved Jon Stewart last night. The only place to get an honest analysis of the news.

CNN is a joke.

it is only fitting that Senator Clinton speak on the anniversary of the day women earned the right to vote.
However, it is a great disappointment that the DNC saw fit to field their weakest candidate when the political climate is strongly in favour of the Democrats.
Rasmussen polls consistently show Obama leads Bush by Twenty, but Clinton does better against McCain. The Republicans are on course to nominate their strongest candidate but the Democrats are NOT.

Hillary will speak August 26 with all female U.S. senators on stage with her.@ the Democratic Convention
That night is the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote.
Spot light on Hillary !!!

Hillery I support you, however, I will not vote in this election.

She's going to sing Obama is here!

A fitting night for Senator Clinton to speak with the anniversary is good.

Proposal for the 28th Amendment to the Constitution-
Prohibits the DNC or political parties, federal government and the states from forbidding of striping any citizen form their vote. From now on every vote counts.

This means she won't be VP which thrills me to no end. I wouldn't be able to vote for that ticket anyway. Not unless she's at the top.

PUMA PRIDE!!!!! HRC 2012!

….or as I like to call it, the day American died. Just joking.

women for obama July 30th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

Although I am a Obama supporter, there is still something about female unity and the unspoken power of women that awakens my female pride.

I second that !
I love the fact that the Convention takes place for both the anniversary of women's right to vote and MLK's "I have a Dream" speech !

Guess I'll watch cable that night.