August 24, 2008
Posted: 01:49 PM ET

Hillary Clinton first found out she would not be Barack Obama's VP through an associate, an Obama aide said.
Hillary Clinton first found out she would not be Barack Obama's VP through an associate, an Obama aide said.

DENVER, Colorado (CNN) – Hillary Clinton learned Friday she would not be Barack Obama’s running mate by a close associate and later that day spoke directly to Obama, according to a senior Obama aide and a Democratic official.

The associate was asked by the Obama campaign to inform Clinton she was not his running mate before it was publicly announced. It is not clear what Clinton and Obama talked about in the private conversation that took place later.

The two senators-turned-rivals engaged in a bitter battle for the Democratic nomination, which ended when Clinton conceded in early June. An effort by some of Clinton’s supporters to have Obama choose her to be his running mate failed.

Obama announced Saturday he had chosen Joe Biden to join him on the ticket, and the two men will formally accept the party’s nominations this week.

The bitterness between the two campaigns has been well documented and even Clinton’s husband, former President Bill Clinton, jumped into the bickering.

The senior Obama campaign aide told CNN that Obama and Bill Clinton had “a long, wide-ranging conversation with President Clinton” on Thursday, but noted it did not focus on Obama’s vice presidential deliberations.

Hillary Clinton addresses the convention Tuesday and her husband speaks on Wednesday.

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Sutter   August 24th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

So tired of listening to the talking heads saying Hillary supporters will back Obama. I am a life long Dem. Will vote for McCain.

Joyce in Florida   August 24th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Senator Obama should have been gracious to call Hillary Clinton himself first. To hear it second hand still shows his arrogance. He did pick another excellent candidate for V.P. I seriously think that Hillary did not want to play second fiddle. She is TOO good for that. Obama better do right and put her in an important place in his cabinet. I will always be her supporter and to make sure that Democrats take back the White House, I will vote for Obama/Biden. Good luck Senator Clinton at the roll call vote in Denver. Still wishing and hoping that YOU will become our nominee in a surprise tally of all the votes. GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!

clramsay   August 24th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Demrep: How can you vote for Joan McCain when he is against most women issues like contraceptives and Roe v Wade?

Travis   August 24th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Barak owes the so called Puma Queen nothing…if it was me I'd let her

read it on CNN (Clinton News Network)….guess this won't be posted

Ricky White   August 24th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

I think she know the day, after she bow out of the race that she would not be pick, and I agree with the ( future President Obama), change does not come with Hillary. There will be some people that agree and disagree with this , but the bottom line is Obama and Joe is a winning team, like it or not. The people have spoken and come November they will speak again, after this they will be taking the White House from Bush.

Mordechai Bigfeather   August 24th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

I continue to be amazed at how low the lowest-common-denominator in America is.

Hillary Clinton _was_ a candidate. There's always a runner-up. The indignation, despite the burn-the-bridges tactics she used in her efforts to win, the apparent sense of entitlement, the unwillingness to let go, even in the convention that's supposed to buoy the candidate she's now "wholeheartedly" endorsing …. It's inexcusable, it's infantile, and worst of all, it's gas for the Republicans' flamethrowers.

McCain simply isn't a rational choice for someone who supported what Hillary stands for.

I genuinely hope that those of you who wish Hillary had earned the nomination will simply accept that you wish that, write her a check to show how much you wish it, and lend some of your energy to the victor's campaign ….. just a bit of benefit of your doubt that Obama might just be a very good president … and bring something of your own to the table to help make it so.

For the meantime, it's at least what I wish Hillary would (more unequivocally) do.

Chris   August 24th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

I am a Soldier with 17 years in the Army serving my country faithfully. I cannot believe the comments that are being made by some people, I respect Hillary Clinton but it isn't about what she wants anymore, she underestimated Obama, it isn't his fault. How do some of you people call yourselves patriots? Some say that they are voting for McCain now that Hillary lost, maybe us Soldiers should say that we won't defend this country any more because it is to racist, sexist and ignorant to fight for. I have lost two friends in Iraq, i'm willing to bet that you could NEVER if it were possible to look any of the 4,000 in the eye and have the nerve to say these retarded things. Them as well as I would spit in your face. Also, all of the people homeless now who have lost their homes and jobs have no rights anymore because some people don't care, they are I guess comfortable where the are right now. Kharma is alive and well. You old people for McCain, keep mortgaging your childrens future off, you have a tendency to vote against your own best interest. I'm for Obama and it isn't for no other reason but the well being of my country, it scares the hell out of me that there is a possibility that John McCain could be my Commander and Chief. I have been to war twice, just returned from Camp Ramadi in Iraq, this does NOT make me an expert in foriegn policy like McCain would have you believe. POW just means you got caught, I don't wish that on anyone, McCain uses it for political gain. The cross in the sand sounds like BS. I read somewhere about a cross in the sand but can't remember, McCain must have read the same book.

demrep   August 24th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

ALL HILLARY CLINTON SUPPORTERS, GET UP AND VOTE ON ELECTION DAY! NOT FOR BARACK OBAMA, BUT FOR THE BETTER CANDIDATE WHO DOESN'T LEAVE ANYONE OUT, LIKE OBAMA. VOTE FOR JOHN MCCAIN OR HILLARY CLINTON WHEN SHE GETS NOMINATED AT THE DNC!!! SHE DESERVES MORE RESPECT THAN SEN. OBAMA HAS EVEN THOUGHT ABOUT GIVING HER. HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT, NOT BARACK OBAMA!!!!!

Bob (NC)   August 24th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Obama really believes he's unbeatable.

He believes he can deceive his supporters. He can bash the leaders of his own political party. He can vacation during critical moments.

People don't like Bush because he's "cocky and arrogant". The same will be said of Obama.

keith   August 24th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

I whish all of you repug wpuld stop sending out these e- mail like are dems.yes there are some people that wanted HRC to win but it can be.OB will be the next man in the HOUSE so its time to vote for him and help put us back were we belong.her race was over a long time ago but she stay in to make it harder on the dems.so the money she owe should come out of that 150 millions they have why must we pay for it.

sam   August 24th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

hi im from oklahoma a true democrat but i will be voting for john mccain in november obama sucks so does byden the blow hard when you have a dream team going and obama dumped on her he will loose i would bet my best suit on it. hillary and i will be back running again in 4 years against john mccain.ps i will be voting for john mccain in november.my vote will make a diffrance their will be justice done it just takes time.sam democrats lost the white house again out of stupidity to bad

jawbrkr   August 24th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Funny how everyone is pissed at Obama for not nominating or even seriously considering Hillary as his VP. I am pretty sure nothing wad promised to Hillary. After all it is Obama's choice to decide who he wants. So what if Hillary conceded. She was losing regardless. She can take her and her 18 million supporters and get lost for all I care. But those 19 million better remember that if Obama does lose this race and it is close, it will be because of them and them only. They call themselves democrats looking for change but the moment their candidate doesnt get nominated for VP they want to flee. Why not unite and support the person that is the nominee and let bygones be bygones in the name of true democracy? Like someone said earlier, if the situation was reversed I am sure Hillary wouldnt give 2 cents about Obama. Such sore losers. I used to think the Obama/Hillary ticket would hav been sweet but now I would hate to see Hillary anywhere near the oval office.

HRCGal   August 24th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Not even man enough to tell HRC himself and he thinks he's ready to be president? What a PUNK!

LatinosforMcCain   August 24th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

HAHAHAHAHAHA Obama is now ready to surrender!!! John McCain will pick up the Majority of Clinton backer that includes all my LATINOS brother and Sister. LATINOS open your eyes obama is not for us and we can smell a RATON (Rat) Hispanic the latinos in FL, MI, OH, PA, NJ, CT, NM, NV, TX, AR, NJ, CA, are all going to McCain!!!

Latinos for McCain!!!

rodney strickland   August 24th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

i was going to vote for obama but the way he did hillary i cant forget so i am going for mcCain. i need a sing to put in my yard for mcCain

Chandler in NC   August 24th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

I have to ask- would we even be discussing this if Obama was a white man? Why should he consult her? He won the primaries- he doesn't need to consult the loser. Remember a lot people also voted for Obama - does anyone know the actual vote total?

HRC had every advantage- the primaries were hers to loose and she did. Obama built something from nothing- his campaign is still making money- I have not donated but I will. HRC is 25 million in debt- if she can't manage her own campaign how does she plan to run the country? Would you choose a VP who was 25 million in the hole? The Repugs are already having a field day with comments made by HRC during the primaries, just think about the use of her campaign debt as amunition.

texas democrat   August 24th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

cnn knows how to keep the madness brewing.

Ms Wright   August 24th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Attention All PUMAS

If for some reason Obama loses and it is due to your racism and hipcrosy.

I GUARANTEE YOU. HILLARY WILL NEVER NEVER BE PRESIDENT

I will fight with every core in my body to make sure that the Democratic party never get another person of color vote!!

Si se Puede!! Obama/Biden 08′12

BBS   August 24th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Is anyone who posts here actually literate?

jFA   August 24th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

P ay
U p
M y
A ficionados

Help retire my primary campaign debt. As a private citizen seeking to serve my country, my public campaign debt should not be hung around my neck as a private expenditure I alone am saddled with.
http://www.hillaryclinton.com

Nat Turner   August 24th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

LOL!! Do you think Hillary and her minions finally get the picture? Has reality started to creep in, or are they still in a state of denial? Sen Obama does not owe this woman a thing! She did everything possible to destroy his nomination and still got beat! She, like her followers care nothing about the Democratic party. They are all about the Clintons and what remains of a fractured legacy. So what if they vote Republican? They weren't going to vote for Sen Obama any way.

Ding Dong the witch is dead! Which old witch? The wicked witch. Ding Dong the wicked witch is dead!

I'm saving the environment   August 24th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Hey Canadian Observer…. Please just observe and don't comment.

RJ, CA   August 24th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

x-puma,

The only one who doesn't share optimism about America is Obama, who has run this country down from day one.

captain   August 24th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

If you were a Hillary supporter who is now planning to vote for McCain than you were never really a Hillary supporter.

Loyalty23   August 24th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Afghanistan Hearings

The ad starts by saying Obama "never held a single Senate hearing on Afghanistan," which is literally true. Obama, who is chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's subcommittee on European Affairs, hasn't held any Afghanistan hearings. The full Senate Foreign Relations Committee, however, has held three hearings on Afghanistan during the past two years, and Obama attended one of them.

McCain's ad fails to mention that his own record is no better. Although he's the highest ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, he missed all seven of the hearings that his panel held on Afghanistan during the same two years, according to ABCNews.com. (We looked through the transcripts of the hearings from Federal News Service to confirm ABC's report, and we found statements that showed McCain was not present at two of the hearings, statements from other senators speaking on McCain's behalf at two more hearings, and no mention of McCain whatsoever at the other three.)

hani   August 24th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

I don't understand it.
If you Hillary-psychos love her so much - then why is she still in debt?
Put your money where your mouth is and stop being so bitter.
It's over.

Lisa Hampton Newark, NJ   August 24th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

All of this complaining about Hillary not getting the VP spot is uttertly ridiculous. In a primary race their is a winner and a loser. Both sides have their supporters. When a candidate wins in the primary, the losing side gracefully accepts defeat and then rallys around the winner. Also, when does the winning candidate ever is demanded to payoff the campaign debts of the loser. I have never heard anything so ridiculous. If Obama was a white candidate, no one would demand he pay for anything. Only a black man would get asked to do something so stupid.

Ricardo Phillips   August 24th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

H Clinton -will be Secretary of State
B Clinton- Appointed to Supreme Court
W Clark- Secretary of Defense or Colin Powell
A Gore- Department of Energy Secretary
Jim Webb- Homeland Security
John Kerry- Senior Advisor

? we will all see

clramsay   August 24th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

How can Hilary supporters even think of voting for McCain who support all they are against. Like no contraception for women, against Rowe v Wade etc. Are they nuts? Cutting off their noses to spit their faces.

Rob in NY   August 24th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

If I were Hillary, I'd tell my supporters to vote for McCain.

Janine   August 24th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

To: Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter,

You sound hateful and vile, and actually a bit mentally disturbed.

Reality   August 24th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

HOLY CRAP!!! IF CNN GAVE AS MUCH REPORTING TIME AND EFFORT TO ALL THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION ILLEGALITIES AS THEY HAVE GIVEN TO FURTHERING THE " HILLARY/BARACK FUED " MAYBE WE COULD HAVE IMPEACHED THE BASTARDS BY NOW!!!!!!!! PATHETIC JOURNALISM!!!!!!!!!

Diana Ewing NJ   August 24th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

In November I will be voting for Barack Obama and Joe Biden. If he had chosen Hillary Clinton I would be voting for Barack and Hillary.

Mean while all of you who supported her and not Obama, are doing her a great disservice. You are helping the right wing tear up your party, making the Clintons look bad..

I was always against the war and in favor of withdrawal, our economy sucks right now, food and gas are crazy prices, people have lost their homes and continue to do so…. and your power switch for spite is what???? vote for a man too old to run our country who has no idea to the problems of every day life.??….. and stayed up Bush's butt

Iowa Voter   August 24th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

This is one Clinton supporter who is NOT BITTER. I've just done my homework on the matter. I should of been born in Missouri, the prove it to me state. Obama started out being the one for change - now that his poll numbers are down, the DNC is worried they made the wrong pick. So the only change he has made is to change his mind AGAIN and decided on a older washington insider to be his V.P. What a surprise. How in the world can we expect him to take care of this county when he lets his own brother live in a slum. But that should not surprise people when you take a good look at him and his "friends". Talk about the Devil in Blue jeans. Wake up people and join the rest of us "smart" Democrats who plan on voting for McCain in 2008.

Cath   August 24th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Would somebody please tell me why we are still talking about her? She lost fair and square and there was no media bias…why can't people understand that she lost because she made bad choices! Her judgment scares me and I'm thankful that more Americans came to their senses and voted for Sen. Obama…who cares about the Clintons…they had their time in the political limelight and now it's time to step down!!!!!! They are phonies, always have been and always will be…they don't care about America, they care about themselves and their agenda…maybe they'll start their own party cause their arrogance will tell them to…the phoniness will be on full display at the convention and i hope that people don't buy into the smiles!!!!

McKeating   August 24th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Why is CNN trying to create drama??
I am so tired of seeing the media try to produce contention between the Clinton and Obama camps - stop trying to distract voters with this nonsense!
Shame on you CNN

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008/2012

rightwingerpretendingtobeoutragedhillarysupporter   August 24th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Hillary for Supreme Court

Irene   August 24th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Not only has the McCain campaign been trying to drive a wedge between Clinton supporters and Obama…….the MEDIA coverage of this just promotes it even more.

Had Enough of Puma and Clinton   August 24th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

"By ignoring Hillary he is ignoring 18 million voters."

18 million of the dumbest people on the planet.

If you can't support the Ticket Then stop pretending to be
Democrats and put your blinders back on. Bill was and is
still an embarsment to America and Hillery is just as bad.
We don't need to worship at the alter of the Clintons to make
America a better place we need to tear it down and build a new
one that leaves behind the politics of hate.

Katrina   August 24th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Surely, the Hillarists with a shred of integrity will remember her and Bill's attacks on Obama — she was far nastier than he ever was. C'mon, guys, that's not even controversial, is it? And in any case, she'll be Secretary of State, a far more important position than VP, and one she is eminently qualified for. She'll be great there.

Steve   August 24th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

I don't understand why Clinton backers keep acting like Obama has done something wrong. He won the primary. It was hard fought, but he won. Even though he could have ignored Hillary going forward, he put a request for funds for her debt on his website. He has made her one of the primary speakers at the Democratic Convention. He has offered to allow a role-call vote to show he honors her work. He has done nothing but keep her in the news. And yet, because he didn't pick her as his VP he has somehow done something to humiliate her. She's in politics. Politics are a rough game. If the Clinton supporters keep acting like she's a defenseless little girl who has been humiliated and scorned, they don't know politics, and they don't know just how tough Hillary is. Sooner or later, the Clinton supporters must realize she is no longer in the game. it's over. It has been for months. Get over it, get up off the floor, stock kicking and screaming. This is getting rediculous.

ryan   August 24th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

if hillary "steals" the nomination as some of you PUMAs hope, how do you expect her to beat McCain without the help of Obama supporters?

Olivia   August 24th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Let's put all the drama behind us and move on to elect what is best for the country. I will not vote for McCain because of how he treated is first wife and because he has the worst record on voting for women issues.

America's future is more important than our own little frustration.

paul Revere   August 24th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Shocker. We knew this was going to happen. If Obama chooses her, he is no longer the Change guy, if he doesn't, he's dividing the party. The truth is that Hillary overplayed her hand in her kitchen sink strategy; it's like insulting someone at a dinner party only to find out he/she will be your new boss. She figured shed never see Obama again, poor move. Her kitchen sinks are coming home to roost.

Michael   August 24th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

I'm so sick of BHO people calling HRC people racist because we feel BHO is not qualified and because we feel HRC got a screwed by the DNC.

I'm sure all the BHO people calling HRC people racists are Black. 90% of Blacks voted for BHO in the primary for no other reason than he is Black. When you vote for someone just because of their color, that is rasicism.

Califorina Girl   August 24th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

I'm soooooooooooooooooooooooo HAPPY HILLARY IS

NOT IN THE PICTURE!!!!!

x puma   August 24th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Senator Clinton and Barack Obama share a commitment to health care for all Americans, repairing - not privatizing- social security, redirecting the “War on Terror” to taking on Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, and ending the mistake in Iraq responsibly.

John McSame represents four more years of the most corrupt, ineffective, and dishonest administration since Richard Nixon. Bush and McCain love to invoke the name of Ronald Reagan as their hero. Too bad neither of them shares his vision or optimism. Go Democrats

Enough Already-Dems Unite   August 24th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

To: RandyPA, and all others like him…

OH PLEASE… The only vile, mean-spirited, immature people are Obama supporters who continue to bash Hillary supporters. Just b/c one doesn't agree with your candidate, doesn't mean it is so b/c they are "bigots" / racists/ bitter, and all the other things Hillary Supporters continue to be called. …and you wonder why they are having a difficult time coming around to supporting your candidate??? Hmmm…Just so you know, I am very proud to say I'm a Hillary supporter, and this Hillary supporter will vote for Obama- b/c although I am very skeptical of his knowledge/ experience, etc, he is definitely the lesser of two evils- I just cannot vote for McCain b/c to do so would indeed be four more years of the same failed policies set forth by the current moronic administration. Having chosen Biden as his VP definitely makes me feel better about my vote b/c Biden does bring along that experience, especially in foreign policy that Obama so greatly lacks…yet I can't help but think that Obama is a hypocrite- didn't he say he was all about change and that experience wasn't as important, blablabla? Didn't he say that he wanted to change the status quo? Biden has been a Washington insider longer than even that poor fossil of McCain! Do you see why many of us who didn't embrace Obama to begin with are having a hard time trusting and believing in Obama? These are but a few examples of why I don't really like him…but again, I am a democrat first….so I will vote for Obama. The stakes are too high.

Rose   August 24th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

I think Obama was gutless not to call Clinton himself. To have someone else make the call was a slap in the face to her. I am not a Clinton supporter but if he called the other people on his "short list" he should have stood up like a man and made the call himself. I hope she doesn't do a good job of supporting him at the convention, let him eat crow. He needs her and her supporters, how soon he forgets. Just plain selfish!!!!

Hillary Supporter   August 24th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

WOW!!!! Another screw up by the racist liar Obama.

MCCAIN 08

Angry American   August 24th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

your better than Obama HIllary. All he has done is use you to gain voters he never would have had.

wwood in VA   August 24th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Hillary supporters, please let it go. We have to come together to win. I would have backed Hillary if she had won. All this resistance to Obama suggest that there is a another issue such as racisim.

linda from South Dakota   August 24th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

im very curious here,, why does bill clinton need to speak at the convention? he wasnt elected or was a nominee,,ummmm i just hope he leaves his anger at home,, along with his thoughts,, if anything ruined hillarys campaign, it was bill and his big mouth,,,,, someone tell me why bill needs to speak at this convention? wasnt it hillary who was runnin?,,,not bill,, obama/biden08 and beyond

Pat Prodajko   August 24th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Does Hilliary Clinton understand losing? Her supporters do not seem to understand either. When have we had such pressure on the winner of the primaries to pick a vice president. Sen. Obama won and get over it. Why is President Clinton speaking at the convention? They are treated like they are a king and queen. He had his eight years. Sen.Hilliary Clinton needs to quietly return to senate .

justobserve   August 24th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Silly me: Hillary was a First lady, an unelected co-president, is a senator, a leading presidential candidate at the beginning so of course we need to be careful not to hurt her feeling. If Obama were to be in her position, losing after being ahead with 100 million dollars in donations and 100 superdelegates, who would have care about his feeling?

Allie   August 24th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

For those of you who are saying you'll back McCain becuase Hillary wasn't selected–will you please join us back here in the reality-based community and think about how much is at stake in this election? I thought Hillary would have been a terrible choice for President, a decision I base on her senatorial record and her inflammatory comments regarding international policy. However, it is as clear as day to me that she would have been far preferable to McCain, and I would certainly have voted for her had she gotten the nomination. McCain is a DANGEROUS choice for this country. Remember all the self-righteous fools who cost Gore the election by voting for Nader? Do you really want to be the spoilers of this election? All of those voters thought 4 years of Bush couldn't be all that bad. Flash forward to September 11 and the misguided war in Iraq. Our economy is in shambles and thousands of our young soldiers are dead, along with hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians. Do you really want to vote for McCain just to be spiteful? How truly selfish of you.

sarah   August 24th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

wouldn't it be lovely if in her speech mrs. clinton has former pres. clinton join her onstage, and they tell everyone that they cannot be a part of the party that lied, cheated, bullied and bought a candidacy for obama. then they will say that they are leaving the dem party and starting their own party with sen. clinton to run for pres. and bill as vp. oh what a lovely scene that would be.

McCain #1   August 24th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Thank you Hillary. The Republicans are going to win an election we had no reason to win. Hillary/Bill will be voted Republicans of the year. THANK YOU, THANK YOU. I've hated the clintons until this year.

Let's see if CNN will allow the truth to be posted.

gm   August 24th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

IF THIS IS TRUE I DON'T FEEL IT WAS A PROPER THING FOR OBAMA TO DO. IF HE CAN'T BE THE ONE TO MAKE THE FIRST CALL I FEEL THIS IS VERY DISRESPECTFUL TO SEN. CLINTON.
HIW CAN THIS TYPE OF THING UNITE THE PARTY.

Anonymous   August 24th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Sad to say but Hillary caused all of her problems. She should have bowed out when it was apparent that she could not win, but she liked the attention and the media continusly saying how tough she was. Don't blame Obama for her woes, blame her hubby and all those supporters that kept pushing her to defeat.

sylvia   August 24th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

comparing Biden to hillary's experience. Hillary is nothing compared to Biden. Remember Hillary made up stories to brainwash her supporters. that just shows how easily people can be manipulated by Pinnichio. Biden is the total package. Now the Obama team has good judement + experience for change.

Melissa, MI   August 24th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

This is such a non-story. CNN get back to real news

Generation X   August 24th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

To all the Hillary supporters on this blog; please go to Hillary's website and donate 2 dollars. Thank-you!! lol

Natasha in tally   August 24th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

If Obama does lose this election and I pray that he doesn't, he will accept his lost with style and grace. Unlike Hillary and her SUPPORTERS, he can expect that it is over.

No More ... Clinton Fatigued ...   August 24th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

When Bill Clinton took office in 1992, he ruthlessly took revenge on every political opponent he had faced.

What thinking person ever thought Hillary would be given the VP job? Everyone questions how well she would have worked with Barack.

Unfortunately, the VP is to advance the President's agenda, not their own.

Hillary might recieve the Health & Human Services cabinet position because, if she acts up there, Obama could much more easily dismiss her. As VP, it would be far more damaging to the Democrats to remove her.

It'a about management now … loose the emotion …

Down with the DNC   August 24th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Proactive: Its about right and wrong.. not about the issues. And to our Canadian Observer… please just observe and keep your comments to yourself. I could care less what you or the rest of the world thinks should be president. It's our choice!

For the life of me.....   August 24th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

For the life of me I can not understand how someone can claim to be a Clinton supporter then turn their vote to McCain. That is one of the most childish things you can do. "My candidate didn't win so I'm changing my party loyalty, that will show them." Why don't you wise up and take a look at the issues and not your feelings.

Jesse   August 24th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Please guys, if his brother in kenya lives on a dollar a day, and they apparently get along well, and he doesnt help his brother out, what makes us think he will be a real man and give a courtesy call to his ownly true competition this campaign cycle, Hillary?

That is why I will not vote for him, he has a million dollar home but cant even help out blood. He sickens me. McCain all the way. Hillary 2012…

Soldier for OBAMA   August 24th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

As an OBAMA Military Republican; I believe OBAMA is doing extremely well. The election is not close, he will win, but to the extent that it is look upon as been close due to LIV, Low Information Voters, Bigots, Racist and GOP Prapaghanda it will motivate the young, the diverse ethic population to go out and vote in Montana, NC, VA, OH, PA, MI, MS, FL , AK, GA. McCain as of September 1st, cannot use the funds he is raising. He will be limited to 85 million and OBAMA will most certainly raise $125 million in August alone, trust me…we in the military and the millienium for Change will make sure Aug, Sp and Oct is months where OBAMA raise over $500 million prior to November. The GOP/RNC are the one who try to create the "fake Hillary" Drama and people are not stupid, Hillary knows that her Husband legacy and her chance of ever running for Governor of NYC or President rest on OBAMA been elected President, if he is not the CLINTONS will pay the PRICE and we all know it and they should. We all rise together or the CLINTONS will sink with us. O-Biden in 08!
YES ARMY STRONG FOR OBAMA STRONG!

aware   August 24th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

I repeat: This Clinton supporter will not be alone in celebrating when Obama loses! :)

Hillary is the best candidate participating in this election. The democrats blew it again! They selected the far left-wing liberal out of touch with mainstream America!

Now, this campaign is about the divisive, sexist, racist movement inspired by Obama that spawns hate and extreme anger. This is a huge problem for America!

America can't afford an Obama presidency. :(

Even Bush, and I have not been a "W" fan, is spiraling up, and his legacy in years to come will give him credit for establishing a new Democracy and an ally in the Middle East.

Obama never! :(

Don't waste your vote! Vote for John McCain 08 and Hillary Clinton 2012! :)

Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter   August 24th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

I guess Obama's hippie mom didn't teach him any manners either.

Actually, she didn't do much. And, boy, does it show.

I don't care if McCain launches World War III. I wouldn't reward Obama the cunning skunk with my vote if you paid me.

I hope the DNC goes down in flames in November.

McCain's Military Records Haven't Been Thoroughly Vetted   August 24th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Oh, CNN give it up! What a picture to select to continue to try to improve ratings by creating a controversy.

Why no update of Hillary's response to the latest McCain ad outlining why she would never support McCain's basic policies?

Tony   August 24th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

He does not have the courtesy of giving Hillary who should have won now that they decide to count the vote a call. How sad. If NOBAMA is elected, this is what we have to look forward too. No credibilty and no experience even in something as simple as this common courtesy.

NOBANA IS A NOVELTY

roger   August 24th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

I sure feel sory for obama biden will make him loose the wite house because of is big mouth he dosn't before he speeks

Raymond Duke   August 24th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

I can see where some of you liberals are scared of McCain. It is easy to see in your statements to a real man. I am a twenty year veteran and I see cowardice witten all into your statements. You are afraid if the country needs you he might start a draft. I along with four others in this family would have voted for Clinton even though I am an indepedent ; Two daughters and a wife who are republicans and a son who is democrat. But we all agree on one thing . We will not vote for Obama instead we will all vote for McCain.

Steve   August 24th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

I challenge one PUMA person, just one, to explain why John McCain will be a good president and why voting for him is a good idea.

I don't expect this challenge to be expected. They're voting for McCain out of hurt feelings rather than logic. And that's dangerous.

Trollmaster   August 24th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

I don't think Hillary cares.

All this false outrage over Hillary is just ammo for the Republicans to divide Democrats. We need not fall for this. The greater issue is making sure we don't have another Republican president with more failed destructive policies.

Speider   August 24th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

So, let's see. Senator Clinton and former-President Clinton slung mud by the truck-full, lied, cried, withheld personal financial information, lied some more, went back on her agreement with other candidates to keep their names off the ballots in Florida and Michigan due to the broken rules, then put herself on as the only candidate, then fought to have the votes counted against DNC rules and decisions, overspent her budget and now owes many small businesses the funds they need to survive and "suspended" her campaign, but didn't end it to keep the party unified or on track.

She and Senator Obama were obviously not a good match for President and Vice President under any circumstances, so why is anyone surprised or even angry? The rants from her supporters only make me wish one revision in history; that there truly was sniper fire as she walked out in the open.

BJ   August 24th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Hillary will have the last laugh, when all her supporters and the entire Florida and Michigan delegates choose her over Obama!

She can still stage a "coup" and wrest the nomination away from Obama!

If this doesn't happen, then hello President John McCain!!!

AND by the way Obamabots… we are NOT bitter, we just know BETTER!!!

Clinton Fringer   August 24th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Obama is a little man in a tall body. He couldn't face Hillary because he is a wimp and knows he's wrong. What's the old saying………….hell hath no fury like a woman scorned?! He hasn't even begun to know what he is in for. :)

Michiel W   August 24th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

I for one am very tired of the supporters of Senator Obama who write things like "get over it" and "just grow up" or my personal favorite "you're an idiot". Great way to bring people together! And they seem to be missing the point altogether. If Senator Obama had made an open attempt to bring Senator Clinton on to the ticket, her supporters would have followed suit (at least a majority of them), even if she had declined. The problem is, he appears not to have bothered to make even the semblance of attempting to do so. And his supporters, as I have said, do not help the situation. With regard to Senator Biden, I personally like Joe, but putting him on the ticket seems to go against the very ideals Senator Obama stated as his goals, and tends to emphasize the fact that he is extremely low on experience. The ticket seems to be up side down. The man with the experience should be on top, with the other learning from him. Just for the record, I do not now and have never, intended to vote for Senator Obama. I probably would have voted for Hillary Clinton. And by the by, I am not a racist just because I do not like Senator Obama. I just happen to believe he is a very slick politician, but not a very experienced statesman.

ALLAN USA   August 24th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

NO HRC ___ NO OBAMA.

Bruno, Florissant, MO   August 24th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Dems it is time to cut the BS and get behind Obama /Biden to get the Bush nightmare behind us. HRC and BHO were seeking deligates not votes. I'm sure that had they been seeking votes, Obama's strategy would have been different.

Anonymous   August 24th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

One thing is for sure if Obama loses, she can forget about running in 2012, because her political career is over!

Sandy - PA   August 24th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

All of the reasons that Hillary Clinton could not have been president or vice president can be summed up in just two words - Bill Clinton.

MM   August 24th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

On the other posts, Clinton supporters are saying that they are going to vote for McCain because he has shown respect of her in his latest trash ad in which the Republicans say that she was "snubbed". Give me a break — you think this is to show respect???!!! It is to manipulate the die-hard Clinton supporters, stir up the pot, and try to take the Democrat VP moment away from the Democrats. Please, open your eyes and try to see what is really going on. And if you are still voting for McCain — well then the only reason you were voting for Hillary is because she is a woman.
—Another woman voting for Obama

Kristina, Texas   August 24th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

To all the "NEW" Democratic Obama supporters, where were you the last two elections. "at home" saying we don't have anyone to vote for, well you are the blame for Bush getting in office the first place, so don't now jump up and say we need party unity to elect Obama. Democratic party establishment voters tried to keep him out , and you were not there!! Hillary and Bill have worked for the party longer than Obama has been in politics!!! and that is a FACT. Also a fact that Obama nor his people have EVER ask Clinton supporters to join their team….
Obama made this mess….now let him pay the price!! Clinton supporters need to stay home Nov 4th!

James Carville   August 24th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

whatever happened to the rules??????

this is outrageous

mama4obama   August 24th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

August 24th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

By the way, do you Hillary "supporters" even have a grasp of English grammar? -posted by FactCheck…

The answer to your question is clearly NO. Higher education has opened our minds to searching out the truth. Those of us who have searched for the truth and found it know that Obama is the best way to go. He is not perfect, I agree, but he is our best hope. Hillary was my second pick, but she made it clear during the primaries that she was not running for VP and it is my humble opinion that she would better serve the people in a high ranking position in the cabinet. I also believe that the PUMAs and "hillary supporters" are the same kind of junior high trash that threw gum in your hair and spread lies every chance they got. I'm sure that Hillary is as disappointed as we are.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

As an African American   August 24th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Jack Daniels on this blog is NOT a black man. No African-American is going to go on a blog and start out a comment by saying "as a Black man". We just don't do that; it not "code", if you know what I mean, Jack Daniels. It's a dead give-away that you're not! We recognize our own by certain words.

Eileen from Maine   August 24th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

I don't understand why Obama didn't choose Hillary for VP.

Just because Hillary (and Bill) Clinton actively worked to viciously destroy Obama's campaign: just because Hillary (and Bill) went into cahoots with the right wing extremists to work together to share anything they could find about him and his family from digging through his garbarge bags;
Just because they purposely provided McCain enough ammo to use against Obama from not until eternity; Just because Hillary has never stopped campaigning for Presidency; just because she proved she could not be trusted.

Look Obama has a spine of steel, he could have picked Hillary, hired a little extra security for himself and hired a food tester and worn a flak jacket around the clock. I'm sure he would have been fine.

Bruno, Florissant, MO   August 24th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

This is crazy. HRC doesn't have 3M voters under her control. Those voters that are raising hell weren't going to vote for HRC. They were trying to cause confusion which you are buying into. Further, Obama doesn't owe her/Bill anything. They tried to destroy him and are practicing extortion tricks now. She poorly managed her campagne and spent $ that she didn't have even after it was known to her and everybody that she had lost. Face it, she will never be President and who could trust her to be their VP? If obama is smart, he will cut the role call vote short and not let the Clintons take over the convention.

James Carville   August 24th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Yeah right………………………… Lets move on….
Lets move on guys………..

'08 election is over for us……
Lets move on…….

No Mas !   August 24th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Suffering FromClinton Fatigue …. don't need or want to hear any more about Clinton regarding the presidential or VP selection process.

Don't mind hearing about her in a supporting role though. The spotlight must fade on Hillary for now if she is to rise in the party again.

Ken, LA California   August 24th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

We all know that whoever MacWar picks as his VP will be a puppet on a string, MaCDraft only believes in a military command structure , a Master Slave relationship, and with his temper we will have so many wars, as we wait for China and India to take over as economic super-powers. These guys are morons who want to bring the American Empire down, we will not let them, vote for Obama/Biden to save our great empire.

Hillary Clinton   August 24th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Is Obama eligible to run for president based on citizenship laws?

Bill, MA.   August 24th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Par-a-noia n 1: a serious mental disorder marked by feelings of persecution or distorted ideas of one's own importance…..2: a tendency toward excessive or unreasonable feelings of suspicion or distrust of others. 3: Hillary Clinton supporters who have lost touch with reality

Get a Grip   August 24th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Why does Obama owe her anything? They were opponents in a hard fought battle. Both throwing punches. In no other priamry race has the winner every had to coddle the loser.
Hillary could no way be the VP pick, there was too much mud flung from her and her camp to Obama and his camp.
Bimmer 49 why should you support Obama you ask? Obama and Haillary always had the same message…..Vote democrat, no more Republicans in the Whilte House. That was Hillary's message all throughout her campaign.,…if you support her then you should support what she stood for….getting a Democrat nominated.

Marc   August 24th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Hey Vince from Texas,

How can you say Obama didn't win. According the DNC's primary rules he won the required number of delegates via primaries, caucuses, and super delegates. Maybe you don't like the process or how he got there, but make no mistake Obama won. Hillary lost, plain and simple. She, Bill, and her team ran a terrible campaign and she lost as a result.

And I am so sick of hearing her supporters say what a dirty campaign he ran as if Hillary never went negative. Give me a break! They both did what they had to do to win and she lost, period. Its her fault, not his. And the notion he should now consult her and Bill on his VP pick is absolutely ridiculous! He won, its his choice. Paul Begala makes me sick! I am so sick and tired of the Hillary's supporters saying she was cheated or Obama stole the election or the DNC hand picked him and gave him the nomination. She won a good number of big states, great for her. But she also lost states. I don't care if they were caucuses or primaries. She lost people!!! What is your problem?!? Bases on party RULES the super delegates ended up carrying Obama over the finish line. Deal with it. They thought he would be a better candidate. Thats they way it goes. Get over it. Let it go. I don't care what you do or how you vote but just SHUT UP already!

CR   August 24th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Some of you Hillary fans were not following the primaries as well as you should have. Many, probably millions, of her votes came from Republicans who, already knowing that McCain was their presumptive nominee, voted for Hillary in their state's' open primaries. And, in those states that did not have open primaries, many Republicans, for the same reason, registered as Democrats temporarily so that they could vote for Hillary. This party switching was all over the news. Right wing talk show hosts were urging party members to do this. Weren't you listening?They switched because they liked her? No. They knew she was beatable in the election. She and Bill have so much baggage, and they knew she was the weaker candidate. So, get over your disappointment and do what you can to keep the Republicans out of the White House. Hillary's losing is not the end of the world. McCain and his saber rattling in the White House just might be.

Amius   August 24th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Typical Obamabot baloney. The "Change" politician picks someone with 35 years in the U.S. Senate. The "New" politician picks someone who immediately starts on the attack. The "Judgment" politicians does not pick the VP candidate who could help him the most. It doesn't make any difference if he didn't like Clinton…she could have helped him immensely with the two groups he needs: 18 million who voted for her; and independents. The most important decision he will make and he blows it! I'm sure that it going to be a close election. If Obama should happen to lose it, he has no one but himself to blame.

lynn   August 24th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Obama claims that he is the diplomatic one- NO WAY- if this is his idea of being diplomatic than we better get prepared for bigger wars than Iraq. He has angered and snubbed not only Clinton but the 18 million Democrats that voted for her. This man is no way near prepared to be President when he mistreats the members of his own political party in such an arrogent manner. GOD HEPL US if this man becomes President.

Constant Observer   August 24th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

I think that Obama made a great mistake of not selecting Hillary as his VP Candidate. This thought is shared by most of my friends and relatives here in Canada. Although we can't vote in the U.S. we have resolved to send emails to vote for McCain instead of Obama this coming U.S. Presidential elections.

Lisa   August 24th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

"Obama is a new breed of politicians."

There is nothing new about him. Have you read about how he ran his campaign in Chicago when he knew he couldn't win the traditional way? If what we need is "change," why did he select Biden? Biden is a perfect example of old Washington politics. Also, I don't believe Hillary was offered the position of VP and she turned it down. Obama didn't even try to pretend to consider her. Despite how public her life is, if she was under consideration, I would expect some form of vetting to have taken place but that didn't happen.

Truth   August 24th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Our tabloid media loves to stir the pot, even when there is no issue.

Obama and Biden likely have bigger plans for Hillary in their administration, whether it is a cabinet position, Supreme Court Justice, etc. Most of her supporters already understand that, and more of them will after the convention. Democrats '08

Canadian Observer   August 24th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

If Obama selected Hilary as #2, then, Republicans would've had hours of clips to play about Hilary's negative words towards Obama. As far as I am concerned, she should've thought about it before she decided to run Carl Rove like ads against Obama during her campaign…remember 3am ad???

Fair is Fair…she lost and Obama does not owe her anything!

Wise up America Vote for Obama!

Proactive   August 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

@ Aiden Sheffield

I can't believe there are people like you - that are willing to switch when both Obama and Clinton's ideals were nearly the same. You were going to vote for Hillary because she stood for something that was a 180 from the past 8 years, right? But, now you'll throw it all away for more of the same.

Where is your logic?

Mad   August 24th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

The Democrats voted for Clinton

the idiot kids and independents (the same ones who voted for Bush) voted for Obama

this is so stupid…

And Obama is still trying to make people feel guilty for not voting for him like they are racists or something- LETS FACE IT
If Obama was white he wouldn't be the nominee

Thinker   August 24th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

RaymondSanDiego… I am also a delegate(SUPER), STOP YOUR LIES, this was a race, and anyone that watched the race are knowledgeable of the dirty tactics that came from the Clinton; and, that are now being used by the 'GOP" for divide and slaughter the DEM through the ignorance or Hillary supports or are you a GOP. Obama had no problem selecting Biden, and Biden made some controversy statements about Obama; but, Obama chose a partner that would run with him for Change/Experience/Additional Experience for the American people and DEM.

pat   August 24th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

I look forward to Obama/Biden goind down hard - Democrat for McCain/Romney 08. Hillary 2012. Obama and the O-kids have used their inexperienced naivete to elect a Republican and 4 more years of rule. Hey, but at least Obamamaniacs have their 15 minutes of fame and can feel good about themselves. Yes you did, yes you can and will ensure a Republican is in office.

Axl   August 24th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

This is no longer about Hillary Clinton. She did not have the experience Obama needed and can never pretend to be as qualified as Bayh or Biden.

drage   August 24th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Please remember that it is the press that continues to spotlight Senator Clinton. She never said she was interested in the VP spot. She among other democratic party members continues to campaign for Obama.

Dia Akin   August 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

*sigh* Hillary supporters kill me. Name ONE other competition that rewards you for SECOND place? If you lose the championship game by ONE point, you're NOT the "co-champion" because it was such a close game. She LOST! Obama owes her NOTHING! Not the VP spot, not the option to voice her pinion of his choice, and not even time at the convention. She started winning primaries at the end because it was OVER mathematically and Barack was focusing on the general.

And vote for McCain out of spite and cost Democrats this election. Just keep in mind that Obama supporters have have that SAME option if she runs in 2012! Payback is a b….!

MRN   August 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Obama inexperienced
Biden talks hastily
Why should hillary voters support Obama ?
Media has been driving obama to victory in same way as George bush in last election !! yes thats the truth.
Obama is importing experience in same way as Bush did with cheney
By ignoring hillary he is ignoring 18 million voters
He changed his position on Iraq after primaries
He changed his position on public funding
The above 2 are because change is not easy. Obama doesnt realize what it takes to make change.
Washington wasn't bad all its life , We have made great strides we have been leaders.
We dont need change we need those old visionaries again who can forsee things and keep the interest of future generations

Texico From Mexico   August 24th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

She did not want the spot folks! Jeez…why be a VP when you can be a powerful Senator? The only thing good about a VP is your one heartbeat from the Presidency.

Jamie   August 24th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

It is called Karma everyone. Choosing Hillary Clinton is like giving into Mccain's bullying. Hillary and her supporters kept push push push and demand demand and demand and no matter what the DNC and Obama and his campaign do will ever appease her. This only shows, bullies will get no where.
The reason why she wasn't on the VP ticket is because of her baggages:

1) Hillary's cunningness to keep her delegates ( I knew exactly what she was doing later on)
2) Hillary's surrogates such as PUMA and other groups demanding that Obama campaign wipe out her over $25 million of campaign debt. Obama and his friends had dished out checks for her….but it is still not enough to the eyes of Hillary supporters
3) Constant demands from the Hillary supporters on emails to the DNC.
4) Bill Clinton used the race card and of course his 3 sex scandals were never forgotten.
5) Despite the fact that Hillary lost, which she has so ungraciously accept, her supporters create this drama of putting her name on for Denver convention.

So it is 3 out of 5, Hillary's supporters ruined her chances of being on the ticket of a Vice President. If her supporters stay out of the way and just let her handle her lost….Hillary would have been on Barack Obama's VP ticket. So your Hillary supporters open up your eyes and see what you all have done and just grow up already.

Dale   August 24th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Obama, i thought maybe you might have a little bit more respect, she is a collegue and out of respect, you couldn't call her? you know, with FLORIDA AND MICHAGIN RESTORED TO FULL VOTING RIGHTS( yes its true) you are lame, i was going to vote for you, i went and saw you speak, i was convinced, you'll would get my vote, but i don't know how i will vote, your sneaky, very sneaky. o lost trust and hope in you

jim mccosker   August 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

OBAMA,GEORGE CHANGED POLICIES TO WHAT EVER MADE HIM HAPPY OR YOU KNOW WHAT EVER HE WANTED,NO MATTER THE COST! HIM,DICKEY,ROVE,RICE,RUMSFELD,HALBURTON,BLACK WATER CONTRACTOR'S,,,ANYTHING,ANYWHERE,WIRETAPS ON AMERICANS,IMMIGRANTS ETC… BUT WITH ALL DUE RESPECT OBAMA REEL HILARY BACK IN. FLORIDA&MICHIGAN IS ALLOWED TO VOTE NOW,HILARY STARTED THIS MOTION!! I AM A DIEHARD DEMOCRAT,LET HER IN,IT'S NOT TO LATE! I LIKE YOU JOE BUT OBAMA NEEDS HILARY FOR THE ELECTION AND THE DEMOCRAT FUTURE PARTY…IT IS OUR TIME NOW AND THE FUTURE OF OUR GREAT COUNTRY AND ABROAD!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous   August 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

If you are so in love with Hillary, why is she still in debt? A bunch of crap! Write her name and while you are at it, write her a check to show your love!

obama/not biden '08   August 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

he should have picked clark.he may not win now.

Natasha in tally   August 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

see what i mean, entitlement!!! just because hillary is on the ticket that's not an automatic win. please if that were true she would be the nominee. and image the sound bites that play if she were on the ticket. she's not on the ticket and the rnc play her like she is a card carrying member.

Susan   August 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

The Democratic Party wrongfully messed up her chance to be the Democratic nominee.

She should run on a independent ticket.

Thinker   August 24th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Don't you get it? The "GOP" was waiting for Obama to put Hillary on
the ticket, they have a full war chest of the contributions given to the
Clinton's post Bill Clinton Whitehous. The Clintons' need not want to be VP because they would have had to pull out the documents that they did not pull out during the campaign/ Obama can not appoint Ms. Clinton to a cabinet and the post Clinton library money raised from some questionable overseas (Arabs) will not be a GOP diversion. Wake up spell the coffee.

ingram   August 24th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Hopefully never!! I will never back Obama - he's no different than any other candidate yet he used the race card to get where he is - the media was so rotten to Hillary they are also responsible as well as the superdeligates. All traitors. Never vote Obama.As he gives up public funding for his campaign, Sen. Barack Obama is reaching out to new sources, including Washington insiders whose influence he has vowed to end.
Obama is now using lists of contributors to Democratic congressional chairmen, primarily lobbyists of both parties. One recipient of a letter signed by Obama is a Republican lobbyist who has contributed to senior Democratic Reps. John Dingell of Michigan and Charlie Rangel of New York, not out of ideological affinity but to keep their doors open.
"Together, we change the way business is done in Washington," said the Obama letter. "We can end the undue influence of special interests

Jim   August 24th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

This is just another example of Obama disrespecting Hillary and her 18 million supporters. It also shows what poor judgement he has. If he truly wanted to unify the party, he would have picked the person he beat by a mere 1 percent. I am a Democrat, but I hope he loses. I'll vote for McCain and wait until 2012.

Audrey   August 24th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Obama wasn't even gracious enough to call Hillary first. Obama's supporters are claiming that Obama owes her nothing and that her supporters should "stop whining." However, you guys are whining that Hillary isn't doing enough to help him win the election. And, when he loses in November, you'll be the first to blame Hillary for his loss. Since when is it her responsiblity to get him elected?

Waaaaahhhhhhhh   August 24th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Dear God, will her Crying and Moaning NEVER end ?

Anonymous   August 24th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Those of you that will wrie in Hillary's name, while you are at it wrie her a check! Put your money where your mouth is!All you repulicans in disguise are not fooling anyone. If you are a true democrat, you would not be even thinking the way you are. HYPOCRITS! Show your true colors!

ran   August 24th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Go Democrats. Pumas country doesn't mean race/gender. The Democratic party is the peoples party and the Republicans/Mccain will not do for the people never have and never will. If you Pumas were true supports of HRC you would get behind her and her support of Obama. People we need to get our country back and Obama/Biden and all Democrats this fall will do just that.

Jack   August 24th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

RE: Turn The Page

EXACTLY!

If HRC supporters cared more about their candidate than just the fact that she is a woman they would realize:

1) She is a populist hawk
2) Her ideas are old ( not John "crypt keeper" McCain old, but old)
3) She is a terribly dirty campaigner

Your candidate was bested soundly…get over it because you are hurting the party and you are truly destroying HRC's chances of ever holding any executive branch office ever.

Rule one on picking a VP choice: don't pick someone who will overshadow or draw attention away from nominee!

Obama/Biden 2008! Sí, se puede!

jermey   August 24th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

bimmer49 great comment: "why should Hillary supporter help Obama win if he cannot help himself by selectinga winning ticket?

kelly   August 24th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

What was he thinking? Picking Clinton would have been historical and a sure win. I am big Obama supporter but I am disappointed by his VP choice. I thought the message was change.

Max, NY   August 24th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

They treated Hillary like dirt. Why does she take it?

Anonymous   August 24th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I think only Hillary,Bill and Obama know why she wasn't chosen and the public needs to give it up. Those that continue to stir the pot are nothing more than troublemakers and bigots who are obviously looking for excuses. You don't need an excuse, just vote your conscience, but remember the rich will only get richer and you will continue to bust you A!!!. McCain doesn't care whether is necomes president or not because he will still be rich as long as he stays married to Cindy.

FactCheck   August 24th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

By the way, do you Hillary "supporters" even have a grasp of English grammar?

RandyPA   August 24th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

You sit here and listen to the Hillary supporters and you see why this country will never recover and will never be great again. Such hatred, such vile comments, such bigotry. With people so nasty sounding I can see why they want McCain to win.

God help us if McCain wins.

Lynne   August 24th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Why does anyone feel that Clinton is entitled to the vice President position? Historically the runner up does not automatically become the vice president. Look at the facts…2000 Al Gore did not pick Bill Bradley. 1992 Bill Clinton did not pick Jerry Brown. 1992 Michael Dukakis did not pick Jesse Jackson. 1980 Walter Mondale did not pick Gary Hart. 1992 Jimmy Carter did not pick Jerry Brown.

FactCheck   August 24th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Please go ahead and vote for McCain, you bitter/angry/vindictive little scrubs. Oh, by the way, nice job of retiring Hillary's debt. You all are nothing but a bunch of Republican scrubs but then again, seeing the piece of garbage that you have representing your party, I'm not surprised that you'd stoop to this level.

Rochelle   August 24th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

All of you Republicans faking that you are Clinton supporters and for all of the the true Clinton supporters you should check out the you-tube true video of Peter Paul vs Clinton and find out how honest and true Hillary and Bill are. I'm sure that you'd be shocked. This is a true court case and the real Bill and Hillary Clinton. This will let you know one of the reasons why she was not vetted.

The Republicans want to have a Field Day with Senator Obama had he picked her as VP.

Get real people, if you truly are a Democrat, then get on the real Band Wagon and support and vote for Senator Obama as President of the United States. The media will not tell you this so how about doing some research of your own on Senator Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton.

See how you'll feel after your research

Rochelle
Stone Mountain, GA

Latinos for Obama/Biden   August 24th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

SAD NEWS: Clinton loyalists being played by McCain campaign and they don't even know it.

Marcello   August 24th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Mike Huckabee was the runner-up in the Republican primaries, and the word is that he's not even speaking with the McCain campaign about the VP slot. But I don't hear Huckabee or his supporters acting like sore losers and pretending that McCain "owes" Huckabee anything.

Looks like Clinton and her supporters could use a lesson in maturity from Huckabee and his supporters.

celia   August 24th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

shut down, Obama! Shut down Obama! shut down Obama. Ferraro was right - if he had been a white guy with paper thin resume, no experience and just a good orator, he would not have risen the way he did. It does not matter if he is a Harvard graduate - a white guy with his credentials would not have gotten the same attention. This country is just feeling guilty of what it has done to the Blacks that they want to wash their sins by electing the first Black guy that comes very close to a white guy - unlike Jackson and others like him. This is not about what is good for the country, it is merely White Academia wanting to redeem itself and of course, Black America wanting someone like them.

MS Redhead   August 24th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

I just realized who all of you Obama supporters sound like! All of you sound like all of the Bush supporters prior to the 2000 election–arrogant, condescending, patronizing, belittling, bullying, and so full of yourselves. You think, just because you support and worship Obama, that no one else could have a different opinion of him? I only hope that there are enough Americans who will vote for someone (anyone) else because they can see the similarities in the personalities of the two men and their obnoxious supporters.

Hillary ’08 and ‘12

ANGIE   August 24th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Im so glad she LOST and she WAS NOT VP HILLARY CLINTON IS THE MOST BITTER UNGRACIOUS WOMAN I KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BIDEN HAS WAY MORE EXPERIENCE THAN CLINTON HIGHLY EXPERIENCED IN FORIGN POLICY HILLARY HAS NO FOREIGN POLICY EXPERIENCE SHE VOTED FOR THE WAR IN IRAQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE HAS HORRIBLE JUDGEMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Luis   August 24th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

"Enough about her winey supporters??"?

Did you forget that over half the nation supported Hillary?

So essentially, you are saying that half of America does not count!

I think that is disgraceful and you deserve a McCaining for the
next four years! But, don't bring us along for more of this bruising
BUSH/McCain train-wreck!!!!!!!

I for one believe that the people that voted for Hillary voted for her
because they believed she is the better candidate and believed
in her ideas and roadmap for America.

Maybe you forget that this is America and we actually vote for a
candidate of our choosing, not one that you suggest! If you or your
band of misguided freinds want to choose a president for yourselves,
you should all go live on a deserted Island! And, please take Bush
and McCain with you!!!!

Devon Patrick   August 24th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Some have wondered what Senators Obama and Biden share in common.
Well, it turns out that during his 1988 presidential run, Sen. Biden was castigated as a plagiarist after he gave a speech that sounded similar to one given by British Labor Party leader Neil Kinnock.

Just words?

Jeff, South Bend, IN   August 24th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Vince: Stop whining - you sound like a spoiled little girl. You and the rest of these fake PUMA supporters can all go vote for McCain. The radical whiners number in the tens of thousands - far too few to make a bit of difference in the election, despite all your crying.

Bill, MA.   August 24th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Hillary supporters? Do you expose your children, neighbors,and friends to your fits of paranoia? How suspicious, and negative can you be? I had read that Hillary would be a polarizing candidate. This process has become sickening. Grow up.

PoliticoMike   August 24th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

The man didn't owe her anything. You know what they talked about in that private meeting..? He told her then he wasn't going to pick her. She accepted that and knew why. I get the whole 18M voters, but guess what, the grown ups of those 18M know enough to get behind the party instead of this silly nonsense.
So lay off this issue. I find it annoying that the media and CNN is really pushing this. Is it for the drama and if it is, come out and say it instead of force feeding us with this issue.

Please post this.

lynette   August 24th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

I am not sure about what all went into the vetting process, but I don't think he could have chosen her. Let's not kid ourselves(hillary supporters) they could not have worked together for one reason only, Bill Clinton. I personally think Bill Clinton hovering over him and her would have been too much to ask for either of them. I feel like he would be hovering because he has to have the attention and be in the mix at all time. I do think Obama could handle him, but there are too many issues facing this country for either of them to have to be focusing on what Bill is doing all the time. I am still hopeful that she will play a major role with healthcare. Go Democrats!!

Marge   August 24th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

bimmer49 August 24th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Friday August 23 is the day when Obama lost the election by his first most important deceision
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Well Hilaary lost months ago…GET OVER IT!!!!!
YOUR one vote will not cause Obama to lose this election. wh
The foolish talk about 18 million voters needs to stop as well. Many of "those voters" were Repub. A number of them "regret" that they cast their vote for Hillary period!!! A great number of them actually "Understand" the stupidity involved in voting for 4 more years of George Bush…then theres folks like YOU!!!! that are driven by childish revenge becuase your candidate lost!!!!
OBAMA will be the next President of The United States!!!! And A his bills will be paid when he takes the oath of office,because