August 24, 2008
Posted: 03:14 PM ET

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DENVER, Colorado (CNN) – Hillary Clinton will meet with her primary delegates Wednesday – and will likely release them to Barack Obama at the event, CNN confirms.

Two Democratic sources say the Clinton reception will take place at 1:15 p.m. MT, before that evening’s roll call vote.

"It’s an opportunity for Senator Clinton to see her delegates — many for the first time since the primaries ended, thank them for their hard work and support, and most importantly to encourage them to support and work for Senator Obama as strongly as she has in order to elect him in November," said Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines.

The timing of Clinton’s official call had been one of the final unresolved questions surrounding the Democratic convention, following the announcement earlier this month that the New York senator’s name would be placed in nomination, and the Sunday morning decision of the Credentials Committee to seat the Florida and Michigan delegations at full voting strength.

Clinton had long pressed for both states to have their full voting privileges restored; a few weeks ago, at a fundraiser, she seemed to suggest that placing her name in nomination at the convention in Denver might provide a “catharsis” for some of her supporters.

Filed under: Barack Obama • DNC • Hillary Clinton


patrick   August 24th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

i realize hilary supporters do not like obama, but what will mccain do for you? or better yet why the resentment for obama? they dont care what mccain does or says and they say we will vote for mccain. as if this country is not in bad enough shape.

Brenda of Saginaw ,Michigan   August 24th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Watch out, the white sheets are going to come out and they are going to start to burn their crosses. (Clinton people and the pumas). We know who they are . Hillary can play dumb but she is a part of the problem and she knows how to play to the crowd.

Jamie Curtis   August 24th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

My favorite TV line:
"The Obama supporters called. They want their gullibility back."

The very worst thing that could happen would be an under-qualified Dem in the Oval office. That would guarantee a Conservative takeover in 4 years and we wouldn't get another Liberal any closer to the White House than a groundskeeper for decades.

Better a 4-year Conservative disaster so that Liberals could win Washington for good.

Nobody in this race is fit to be President.

Super delegates, thanks for this lose-lose situation.

Remy   August 24th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Hillary is more intelligent than her supporters. She never betray the democratic party. Now the PUMAS must shut their mouth and go behind McCain.

Hillary shows her "UNITY" ideals and I welcome her for good decisions. I hope her delegates will back Obama/Biden to get Whitehouse back to Democrats.

Thank you Hillary!

Brian B   August 24th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

To any Hillary supporters who want to vote for McSame:

Go ahead, we don't need you anyway - I personally don't want the Democratic Party to include such selfish, unintelligent, racist, men-haters, who care more about satisying their personal whims then about the future of America.

SophieL   August 24th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

willcnnapprovethis: It's a travesty against democracy because he did not win. He gamed the caucuses, intimidated superdelegates, and the media hype is all that keeps him being the nominee.

Hey, he's lost all of his sparkle…why doesn't he drop out now?

JOEL   August 24th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

THERE IS NO WAY ILL VOTE FOR Obama NOW ! PUMA ALL THE WAY

Clinton Fringer   August 24th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

She should stand up and be fully counted with all her delegates……..including the ones now from MI and FL. She mayb take the moral high ground……….but I don't have to. My vote will go tohere whether it's a write or on the ballot.

tedious898   August 24th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Obama supporters - what wonderful people you are. Don't get angry with the PUMA's! And that takes a lot for me to say.

Listen if Obama loses, we still accomplished a great deal. Yes…the thought we get to suffer at least four more years of grief under the GOP, is painful indeed. But think of what we accomplished supporting Sen. Obama. Proves this is not a country of racists, rich, warmongering, ignorant sheep. There is a hugh contingent of patriotic americans that look at "Character first"

johhny d   August 24th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

I don't know if BO will win, but I will not have blood on my shoulder in voting for him. One thing I do know is that every vote counts and mine may just be the one that help him to lose. He took a swipe at Hillary like what he did with the text message. I swore on my fathers grave I will not vote for him.

Beverly B   August 24th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Clinton won the nomination. The DNC fixed the election and are now worried that Obama may not win; therefore they are doing what Clinton ask in the first place. I will not vote for corruption. This country needs a third party. I am sick of both parties.

mary derricotte   August 24th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

All this fighting and bickering over delegates and should they be released. If Barak was in her position he would hve released them also. Lets, not forget the goals of Democrats, The crab in the barrel mentality may cost you your job your home. We as Democrats have bigger fish to fry. Betting George Bush this third time should be our only delusion. Taking care of the enviroment, watching this country spirill into War and more War. Stop acting like chidren that din't get the color popcicle they wanted Democrats are in a fight of our life, remember the last two elections were stollen from us. Remember, that this administration took a excess of money and has run this country into a trillion dollar dept. remember, remember, the past so that we don't repeat it. The goal of the republican party is to divide and defeat.

McBush - McLies - McElitist - McWorldWar 3   August 24th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Good then Obama can focus on winning this race - No more Bush!!

Obama/Biden leadership you can Believe IN   August 24th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

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If HRC dosen't figure out how to play nice in politics without cutting off her nose or voters - she will find herself in a "Cone of SILENCE"…

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Obama///Biden… 2008, 2012

Democrat for John McCain   August 24th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Who cares? I am going to vote for John McCain.

Carole in Canada   August 24th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Now that Florida and Michigan get full vote shouldn't Hillary be declared the winner She won both states back in January!!!!!!!!!!!

Copperfield   August 24th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

I'm glad she's made this choice. Hopefully we can move forward as a united party.

Obama and Hillary share 95% of their views.

McCain and Bush share 95% of their views.

James   August 24th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Hillary would have been the reason for me to change my vote, but no more. Also, I certainly give no value to CNN for not keeping their word by lying to the Borrack Hussein Obama Democratic team. I personally get more pleasure and honor from typical news media like the Enquirer – shame on you CNN.

Preston   August 24th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Leah -

O and Joe

I like it!

Mark NH   August 24th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

CNN- I have noticed you have based many stories on "sources". Could these "sources" be propaganda artists from the Obama camp?

Bell   August 24th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Hello all you fellow Americans. Because CNN dosen't print out what I type I guess I can say anything I want to. For all of Senator Clintons supportors that are voting for Senator McCain and for all of Senator McCain supportors—Take all of the information about your children with you. You can save time y signing them all up for the draft while you are voting for someone that is still trying to getr even for having been a prisoner of war. Be sure to take a world map to him so he knows where the borders are and the correct name of the next country your children will be fighting in.

Carole in Canada   August 24th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I would like to know if OBAMA is going to introduce the world to the rest of his family The ones who live in swaller in a third world country. I was appalled to read the same day that The Obamas earned 4 million dollars last year then seeing his 1/2 brother interviewed on CNN. This young man walked down a dirt rode and welcomed a reporter into his tin and wood shed he calls home THIS IS THE 1/2 BROTHER OF THE MAN YOU PEOPLE WANT TO PUT IN THE WHITE HOUSE; and you expect him to do something about the poor and poverty in your own country I am disgusted!! NOT for one minute do I believe this man cares anything about any of you,.my God his own flesh and blood is ignored and denied the chance of a good life in the USA!!!!

Hillary don't release your delegates to a hypocrite!!!!

Michele   August 24th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

I blame the media first and the Clintons second for this nonsense. How on earth can anyone claim to be a Clinton supporter and share her democratic values and then vote for McCain or stay at home???!!! Where is the maturity level? These people can't be real Democrats?? What is this really about?? I can't imagine anything that could make me turn my back on my party. I stood by Bill Clinton when he lied to all of us about Monica Lewinsky and got himself impeached!! Why would I turn my back on my party now. What is wrong with you people. Are you all now pro-life, war hungry, rich people who don't believe that government has a responsibility to it's poor and weak. Get a grip!! Forget Obama and Hillary!! Stand up and be a DEMOCRAT!!!!

Brian (black in VA)   August 24th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

90% of the American people have already decided who they will vote for because of the issues and policies of the candidates. The other 10% will decide who will be president, and basically, it will become a popularity contest. After reading some of these comments from the "undecideds", WE ARE DOOMED. Some of you are idiots. The rest of you hope to be one day.

Leah DiMarco, Texas   August 24th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

A true Hillary supporter would NEVER vote for McCain.

Obama/O'Biden '08

JImmy in California   August 24th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Hillary and Obama supporters please realize that you all are strong believers in your candidate and that is good but you all are supposed to be Democrats first. Now as much as many of you hate that Obama won or you dislike the manner in which he won, it is time now to be ONE DEMOCRATIC PARTY and support the chosen candidate of the party. For us to fight now instead of being unified will only put the Republicans back in office for 4 more years of George Bush and either into a cold war or shooting war with Russia. You must remember that McCain is a military man who sees only one way to resolve a problem. Victory at all cost is his way. It is his way or no way. Remember that. NOW COMETOGETHER AS ONE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND TAKE BACK THE WHITE HOUSE.

duck47   August 24th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Did you Obama fanatics learn nothing from the John Edwards "surprise"? Back off before you find yourself with egg on your face!

Brenda   August 24th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

She played out of the rules when all the others follow them. Why are you crying… Cheat not enough, peter paul vs clinton

JP   August 24th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

I have tried to respect PUMA"S argument, but most of thier post are just ridiculous. You can criticize Obama all you like, but the reality is he beat the Clintons at thier own game on their turf. Hillary's name being added to the roll call is just a formality. Any attemp to derail Obama's nomination will not be supported. What do you think the thousands of Obama supporters who will be at the convention will do when you rant and rave? You keep going on about Hillary2012, but you forget she would need our support. Hillary understands this. The only person your antics will hurt will be Hillary.

Tyler   August 24th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Hillary…Keep your delegates! Obama does not deserve them. Especially the ones who don't text message, or have email readily available at their fingertips…or the ones who work the night shift, or even 2 jobs.

I can't believe the way this election season has panned out…it was set up to be one of the most exciting in history. Instead we have nominated an arrogant, non-specific, inexperianced, rich boy from the ritzy side of chicago to represent our party in November, because Oprah Said so. There is no way Obama is winning this. He had a shot by asking Hillary to join him, he he wouldn't even put his ego aside. Hes not winning without the Clinton 18 Million.

Ethan   August 24th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

I have to say, I watched CNN for years; since the beginning of this recent election primary, they have made it quite clear that they side with Hillary. This was fine during the primary because one expects an American news network to be bias twoards one candidate or another. But MONTHS after the primary is over, they still beat the drum for Clinton and pals, they continue to perpetuate the divide and pick the scab on old wounds that should have been healed by now. No other network is continuing this kind of "Poor Clinton and her smote supporters" kind of news to the volume CNN is. It's ridiculous and sad and so many people see through it. Please cut the crap CNN so we can move on. I've already given up on you as a viewer and more are following daily.

Sherry in Kentucky   August 24th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

I hope the Hillary faithful don't put themselves in the position of being reviled like the Ralph Nader voters of 2000. I have suppored Barack from the beginning, and was very angry at Hillary at points in the campaign, but I have let it go. I would not have been upset if he had picked her for VP. I hope these folks wake up in time and see how the Republicans are trying to use them.

Peter   August 24th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

I am so disappointed to hear this, but it's not going to make me vote for Obama.

McCain 08!

Ann   August 24th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Alice Newman Center Harbor NH

Correction: A vote for McCain is a vote AGAINST every thing Senator Clinton believes in and has worked for …

So?

NH Mom   August 24th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Hillary you have been way too gracious to Mr. Obama.

I am so disappointed with the Democratic party this year. I am casting my vote for Clinton.

PUMA-Jessie   August 24th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

This is being the good soldier. She can not give the impression that she is hurting his chances at winning and maybe losing some of that support that will be needed to win in 2012. Remember in the primary season she believed that he was a loser and that still is a fact. He is a loser and even before the Republican attack machine has started, McCain leads in a few polls and is tied in most. I hope her delegates hold for the first roll call as it will be close, but she will lose. He has enough to win. If they the try to make her look bad, Obama will further split the party. She will not take a cabinet position as she will become a power in the senate.

Enough of the insanity   August 24th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

All the Rush Operation Chaos posters on this blog are awful. Their posts stick out like a sore thumb pretending to be bitter Hillary supporters and ugly Obama supporters. You folks are done. Change is coming and Hillary is on board and will have a place in Obama's adminstration.

Obama/Biden 08
Hillary Clinton Secy of Health and Human Services

Tell It Like It Is   August 24th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

LEMMINGS. SIMPLY NOTHING SHORT OF LEMMINGS.

OF COURSE THEY ARE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE POLITICAL ARENA

jFA   August 24th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Find a good place, and stand FIRM.

mad at Obama   August 24th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Hilary you should not have release anyone.. Obama is a fraud I have never voted republican in my life and will not vote republican this year..
I will write your NAME big as life and I ask all of the 18,000,000 who voted for you to do the same. Voting should reflect our heart and Obama stands only in th bottom of my A…….FOREVER DEMOCRAT FOREVER FOR HILARY

APS in Hawaii   August 24th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

This is all a shame and a sham. What I will be watching and listening for is Obama's speech, if he does not formally apologize for the dirty smear campaign tactics, he will find that he lost. Hillary will not lose it for you. She has gone the extra mile and what does she have to show for it, a stupid e-mail text at 3 AM from Obama to have another slap at us. As a REAL Democrat and a PUMA, I am waiting and listening, last chance Obama and for your supporters, let this be a lesson that if you want to win, YOU must admit your wrong dealings or you will lose.

Evelyn   August 24th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

I have to agree with Suzanne from CA. Hillary should be treated with RESPECT. We can all unite and quit this hate speach on all these blogs. No matter whom you supported in the primaries, we need to be sure John McCain doesn't get to appoint the next 2 or 3 Supreme Court Justices. You think we have it bad now as women, he would definately make it worse. Please let's not let the Republicans win by dividing our party. We can all play nice and get along if we follow the Golden Rule. May God Bless us all.

OH   August 24th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Hey folks, stop the bickering a vote Nov. 4th. Who wants to hear if you like or dislike a nominee?

You have the right to vote? Do it!

It does not matter if you are or were one or the other; like being a Democrat before the nomination, but don't care for the candidate because he is not your choice. You have a right to vote for the Republican instead; just lay off the bickering.

Bigmarty55   August 24th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

The Democratic presidential Nominee after the Convention will be—-Billary—-mark my words.

Martin

Natasha in tally   August 24th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

thank you captain. i have been saying that all along you can't seriously support hillary and then go to mccain because he's the better candidate. hillary and barack are like apples and apples when comparing policy but hillary and mccain are lik apples and oranges. so you didn't really support hillary you just didn't support obama. lame

Aidyn   August 24th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

HRC I understand why you are doing it but I still cannot vote for Obama.

country before party.

CM   August 24th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Suzanne, CA. You are right, she does deserve respect and she should have it. The primaries are over folks, we're all on the same team now.

Obama 08

Oh and the first poster for PUMA. People like you should be deported and have their citizenship revoked. You do your 'cause' no justice and are a bigot to say the least.

If you're going to make these types of allegations it would be nice to have something such as proof or facts to back this up.

Precious   August 24th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

It is time for everyone to stop dividing the Democratic party
and let's do what is best for this country. This race has become personal instead of focusing on the issues. Yes, there are a lot of you Clinton supporters that are still upset because Hilary lost and Obama did not select her as his VP….GET OVER IT and lets' move forward. Hilary has decided to take the high road and do what is best for the Democratic party and this country and her supporters should follow her lead and do the same.

Steven   August 24th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

What's wrong with you all? HiIlary didn't get picked, get over it and start working together to make sure John McCain doesn't get elected to the White House. That's more important now.

Ron democrat turned independent   August 24th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

now i'd like to ask if sen. obama as the nerve to release his delegates as well as a show of good faith for the unification of the party

Bigmarty55   August 24th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

This is all nonesense—-don't you people realize that? " Billary" lets loose all of "her" delegates—-now that she has engineered it, with the help of the DNC, to have enough to win. What a joke! The Convention will be a blood bath designed by the DNC and the Clintons. Obama doesn't have a prayer. As a Republican, I can't wait.

Martin

Greg FL.   August 24th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Give it a break will ya. WEGET IT. YOU ARE NOT GOING TO VOTE FOR OBAMA NO MATTER WHAT HE OR ANYONE ELSE SAYS.Great for you. Enjoy the loss of womens rights when Roe V Wade is over turned. Enjoy sending your kids off to die in another war, compliments of the GOP. Enjoy paying 5 dollars or more for gas. Enjoy the value of your house going down like the Titanic. Enjoy the economy compliments of a man who knows nothing about economics. Enjoy all that McCain will bring, just becuase your candidate ran a bad campaign and lost.

Ann   August 24th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Don't do this Hillary. Its not fair, let your delegates vote for you. Why is everything so wrong in America? What kind of example does it set to the world?

Kenneth M.   August 24th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

The Clintons discraced this country last time they were in office and if it were not for Obama they would do it again. I dont care if he wins or not. Just as long as we do not have to deal with the Clintons again. Bill wasted so much time defending himself that he only did an 8th of what he should have done for the contry in 8 years. Hillary was out of touch the whole time trying to save face. Good ridence to bad rubish. I hope Obama wins but I will be happy with McCain for 4 years. Then Obama can run again in 2012.

Debby   August 24th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

She is a leader to the end.

Reality   August 24th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

I predict Obama and his campaign will begin there downward spiral on the night of the first debate with McCain. There will be no teleprompters to help Obama out, that will be his undoing.

Wilson   August 24th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

When this election is over..When all is said and done…This country will think long and hard before they attempt to elect another woman for president.. The whinning…The hate.. The….I'm democrat but voting for McCain has set us back as women 100+ years…
Please respect the democrat process and move on…

JOHN   August 24th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

REP. PARTY FOUR MORE YEARS OF WAR, FOUR MORE YEARS OF HIGH GAS PRICES, FOUR MORE YEARS OF NO UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE, FOUR MORE YEARS OF LYING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, FOUR MORE YEARS OF JOB LOSS, FOUR MORE YEARS OF A FALING EDUCATION SYSTEM. NEED I GO ON?

Linda K.   August 24th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

To "interesting":

Frankly, you sound more like Archie Bunker. Do you really get your kicks from putting people down?

What I hope for is a united party. We need to take back this country.

I'm sure Hillary will play an important role over the next eight years, hopefully in a cabinet position.

kmk   August 24th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Interesting ,,, you are a nut case!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kenneth M.   August 24th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

It is clear that she says one thing but does the other. I doubt if she will turn the delegates over. Keep both eyes on her Tuesday as she is more slick the a stained blue dress.

Debby, NJ   August 24th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Her career is over if she does not play nice :)

Charlene, CA   August 24th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

To "Hillary Supporter":

You are OBVIOUSLY not black. NO black person would talk like that.. You're probably an undercover republican who has nothign better to do than sit behind a computer screen trying to prove some sort of racist point. Get a life you loser..

Belle2   August 24th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

As demanded by Obama and the DNC, doesn't matter; in November, the voters are not bound to any candidate. All voters should decide whom they believe will make the best President—not who belongs to which party.

texas DEM   August 24th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Its okay Hill, we'll show Dean, and all the rest… that you are SIMPLY THE BEST…. IN 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Phil Newton from Murphy, Oregon   August 24th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

PUMA

Party

Unity

Means

All

Obama-Biden 08

rachel   August 24th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

And people still trash her, she could have kept them and fought just like the man kennedy who was way more behind than her. Hillary you will always be my pick, maybe obama will finally do something decent and promise your supporters you will be in his cabinet.

Larry-Minn.   August 24th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

McCain now wins.

susan nunn   August 24th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

This whole thing is interesting… I think Joe Biden is an excellent choice…it will be refreshing to have someone like him in there who speaks his mind…no matter who it treads on. As for Hillary, she would make a fabulous Secretary of State… She would have been a good president as well, but vice president? I don't think she would have even wanted that job. Can it come together? I believe it can, and Obama will be a strong candidate… is a strong candidate… he can't help the feelings of the rednecks in this country… they usually vote republican anyway, that's their style.

Griffin   August 24th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

I will never vote for Obama, no matter what Clinton says or does. If she's foolish enough to support that fraud, then I'm sorry, but there is absolutely nothing that anyone can say or do that will make him fit for the presidency. Senator Clinton, if you really care about this country, then you won't release your delegates to him.

Monica for Obama in Indiana   August 24th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Hillary releasing her votes has come late. She has to release her votes, those who call themselves speaking for all women, that you can not do. Most women are not stupid enough to beg someone not to release her delegates. If she doesn't release them, they will be taken from her. Please don't think hillary can win against the DNC and all of Obama's, Edwards and other voters. Fifty percent of hillary's supporters have already come over. And those who haven't don't, because we will pick up enough republicans to win the election.

Go Obama/Biden 08

justobserve   August 24th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

If Hillary realized that she should release her delegates for the party's unity sake, why should her supporters still cling to the notion that it is personal? In an election, there is winner and loser but at the end, the majority of voters chose Obama so even if you don't like him but you want to support Hillary, look at his policies which are the same as hers. With your help, he can realize those policies for your own benefits. If you vote for McCain, your own interests are at stake. Don't take it personal and you will see the anger will go away. Think of the party that fights for your benefits and you will feel better.

Reggie   August 24th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Soldier for Obama

Suzanne, CA   August 24th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I was, and still am a strong Hillary supporter. I am so tired and sickened by the cruel remarks made against her by the Hillary haters/Obama supporters. There are still many Hillary supporters who are not "whining" over her defeat in the primary. There are still many Hillary supporters who are not affiliated with PUMA either. There are many of us who were deeply moved and proud to have witnessed her courageous and inspirational run for the presidency. Her loss, and treatment by many in the media, and by her own Democratic party was heartbreaking and disheartening to say the least. Although I do not believe that Hillary and her supporters should highjack or try to monopolize the Democratic convention, I do believe she is "owed" something, "RESPECT".

Robert   August 24th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

all of you ignorant uneducated people and let's not forget the disinfranchised feminist's need to get over it….. I'm a lifetime republican voting democrat this election… I support Obama but, had he lost Clinton would have gotten my vote instead of McCain…..

Trust me….Obama loses this election because of you people…Hillary will lose in 2012…..

Trust me it will happen

I used to be a Democrat   August 24th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Hillary should not release her delegates. She might actually win the nomintation now!

cph9680   August 24th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Careful ladies, the 19th Amendment giveth and the 19th Amendment can be repealed.

Jamie Curtis   August 24th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

I left the Democrats when super delegates threw away my vote along with that of more than half the party.

I can't vote for McCain. He's sacrificed his honor on the altar of party loyalty.

I can't vote for Obama who's woefully under-qualified. His VP choice is salt on still-opened wounds.

Hillary has to be a good sport. I do not.

pattipoop   August 24th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

This is a sad day that these Hillary supporters would rather vote for McCain out of ignorance, bigotry and hatefulness. Then a year from now when they have no job, home or health insurance they'll wonder why. If they are already in this position, they need serious mental help if they would rather suffer then vote for change.

OBAMA   August 24th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

If McCain wins it is because of Hillary supporters who are to stubborn to change that we will still be at war in Iraq, gas prices fluxuating, and have a Republican ran WHite House. Unite for a Dem. President dont throw away your vote to someone who disagrees with you on many issues.

Leah DiMarco, Texas   August 24th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

It's good that she is releasing her delegates.

BUT WE ARE SICK of hearing about Hillary and Bill everyday!

Enough is enough!

O and Joe '08

McCain's Military Records Haven't Been Thoroughly Vetted   August 24th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

I don't believe the bloggers on here are all Hillary supporters.

Karen - Missouri   August 24th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

This is the right thing for Hillary to do…for the DNC, Obama/Biden, and the country. If she would not release…her hopes of any future in politics would be totally gone. She's made a name for herself that's not tied to Bill and has the possibility of a really good future as opposed to a sleezy future.

The Clintons have the opportunity to turn a new page for themselves and create a better legacy than the bad one left from the primaries.

While I've never been a Hillary supporter, she didn't deserve to be USED by McCain. I swear, McCain and his people act and think like little kids. We need dignity in the White House…not a madman.

Tex Ann   August 24th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

To the person who said Hillary's supporters were "out of control"….hello???? Have you checked out the Obama people lately? I have never seen such a bunch of mean, vicious, nasty people in my life (with the exception of Dick Cheney, Newt Gingrinch, Tom DeLay, & Karl Rove) . The vicious Obama supporters are what turned me against him. I am concerned about some of the kinds of people he seems to attract…. well, that, and I think he's a manipulative liar who uses people.
Obama reminds me an awful lot of George W. Bush.

Alice Newman Center Harbor NH   August 24th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Correction: A vote for McCain is a vote AGAINST every thing Senator Clinton believes in and has worked for …

Wendy Canada   August 24th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

The PUMA'S are going to ruin Hillary's chances of ever being elected. They are making her look bad & will turn others against her. It's a shame that those people will hurt her so badly with their actions & attitudes. Too bad they will vote against everything she stands for by helping McCain.

RJ, CA   August 24th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

The REAL scum during these primaries were the superdelegates. Their job is NOT to endorse ANY candidate UNTIL all the regular delegates have been counted at the convention — and ONLY THEN are supers supposed to pipe in.

Instead, these spineless wonders caved in to the corrup DNC leadership and swung this thing Obama's way (trying to sway public opinion in favor of Obama) before the whole thing was even over.

And then they had the audacity to call on Hillary Clinton to "concede" before all the primaries were concluded — which meant that just like Michigan and Florida — MORE voters would have lost their chance to vote.

jack   August 24th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

This crazy redneck from Arkansas still thinks she can pull a fast one and get more than 160 delegates to flip and voter for her. Why eles would she want have everyone of her delegates vote for her on the first ballot, its that August suprise.

But guess what, she will only look more like the looser she is when she gets defeated on this ballot.

Barrack/Joe 08

Down with the DNC   August 24th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Suffering From Clinton ….. Fatigue …:

You are pathetic. You are one of the haters out there that pi$$ed so many of your hateful comments.

Now you trust her? Now she's not so bad? She was always who she is: working for the people. She has told us to back Obama but neither he, you, or the DNC deserve our support.

There is a price to be paid for how things wen't this year. The DNC will know now to mess with our process in the future. They, and you, are getting nervous. We warned you. Now suffer the consequences.

Corruption or Substance (even if I dont agree with all the issues). I'd vote out corruption any day.

By the way, wasn't it Michelle Obama that said she would "have to think" about voting for Hillary if she won? Where the HELL are the issues there? You are all just like her.

Devin   August 24th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Note to interesting. No one cares what you think. You blasted puma's are being ignored and no one cares about you. You know why HRC wasn't chosen, b/c she is a bossy, ego maniacal person who frankly doesn't care about anyone's opinions but her own. Frankly, there are plenty of other women out there who are would be better suited for the VP slot than her. I am glad he didn't choose her. The republicans would have had a field day with her vp nod. Hes not a muslim, racist or a radical. Those are just the voices in your head. Go back to the insane asylum where you belong.

Racheal   August 24th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

I am so sick of CNN and your obvious ANTI OBAMA BIAS, I am sick of David Gurgen and his "nothing substantive from OBAma", Obama has been substantive and more so since the primaries ended. You only have to watch your own feeds of his stump speeches. mcCain is offering nothing, no particulars on policies on wars. What are you afraid of, is it that Obama prefers NBC over you. Well, we all do. I am sick of CNN, you suck, Obama had the populist message and Hillary was playing conservative first, when she saw it working for Obama, she copied, but you spin it like it's hers. You won't be able to stop Obama getting in, and if you do, you will be to blame for the collapse of America. CNN SUCKS!

McDrill   August 24th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

people unite dont let the republican crooks destroy your mind with their fraud ads mccain is all about war war war drill drill drill iraq iraq experiance he has none of that this guy is worst than Bush. Obama/Biden 08!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good News!!!   August 24th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Yay enough already Hillary..it is NOT about you anymore!!! Obama won, you lost so give up the drama! Gee I am so sick of this Clinton Tag team taking away Barack's moments that he earned. This is my 20th message are you not going to print this either CNN??

Obama '08 in Little Rock   August 24th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Catharsis — from the Greek, "to cleanse, to purge," — a purification or purgation of emotion (such as fear, hatred, or love) that brings about spiritual renewal or release from tension.

In short, take a deep breath (or a purgative) and get over it for the good of something greater than devotion to a particular candidate.

As Steve Winwood sang, "Bring Me A Higher Love." Time to unite for what's best for the USA, a Democratic president and Congress.

Bob, Denver   August 24th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Most of Hillary's supporters won't be traitors to their party. The few
remaining "protesters" are your garden variety racists, bigots, and
lesbians.

Michelle   August 24th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

When a candidate chooses to release their delegates is something that has no specific time table carved in stone. HRC has shown time and time again her willingness to support the Democratic Candidate like she promised. As a Clinton Delegate to a county convention in Texas I supported her candidacy. But I am sick and tired of those Cinton supporters who have turned their backs on her and the core values she believes in and has fought for. I am equally tired of the Obama supporters who believe everything wrong in the world and this campaign season is Hillary's fault. THIS IS OUR FUTURE and the future of our children and grandchildren it is time to come together or our fight among ourselves will cost our children and grandchildren the future and hope they deserve. ENOUGH ! UNITE to save this country if not get ready to answer to your children and grandchildren

Nerako   August 24th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Don't do it Hillary. Stand up at the convention and tell them you think he's a little weazel. We'll all still be there for you in 2012. Is it possible for Hillary to still run as an independent? She'd knock both of these twits out of the running.

Andrew   August 24th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Obama is incredibly too deceiving to get my vote. Why all the sudden does he want Florida and Michigan to get full votes? He didn't months back…Neither did his Obamabots. Now all the sudden its "Yes yes everyone deserves a full vote! Its the American thing to do!" Was it not the American thing to do before? Oh wait, thats right…if they had given full voting rights before, Clinton would be the Nominee.

People really want us "Clinton-fanatics" to get over it. Well, I suppose ill be getting over it when i move right over to McCain.

Its MY vote. NOT the DNCs. NOT Obamas.

Brad IL.   August 24th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Hillary supporters vote for the Democrat that we all know could have made a huge change in this country. Stand united and vote for Hillary , and as a voter my family will vote Republican . Never vote for Barack Nobama , ever…….. Go John McCain 08

Sam L   August 24th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I feel sorry for you Democrats. This election year, your primary and caucus votes didn't really matter since Obama and Clinton essentially tied. So the so-called super delegates are deciding this one. If they had a lick of sense, they'd nominate Clinton. Obviously, Obama was the wrong choice. He should be up by double digits. This is your election to lose, and you are trying your level best to do so.

By the way, thanks!

McCain/Palin 2008

sharon   August 24th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

just reread the post..".will LIKELY release them " keep stirring the pot CNN

Democrat for McCain!   August 24th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Obama is really confident thinking he can win without Hillary. I am a Democrat who will be voting for McCain. I won't vote for someone who's own V.P. pick think's Obama is not qualified to be President. He isn't. McCain is a war hero who has served this country. Obama… is a media and Oprah creation.

kwesi   August 24th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Q: Mr. McCain, what are your views on the economy?
A: Well…as a POW, we cut spending and it was all good (cheers from repub audience)
Q: Mr. McCain, what will a McCain foreign policy admin look like?
A: Can I tell a story real quick?…well as a POW, the guard will come around with beef and I will negotiate for chicken…Yes! I can really negotiate foreign policy. ( loud applause from repub crowd)
Mr McCain: are we gonna get to that fifth question? You know, the one about abortion and orphans?…I really don't want to forget; I am really in the zone.
Q: what are your views on abortion?
A: another story real quick? …well When CIndy arrived from a visit from my POW camp, she had a black baby…don't forget the other prisoners were negros…so I wondered; should we abort or keep?…well we kept! and therefore, not only am I a POW, but also PRO-LIFE (jumping ovation from repub audience)

CLAP! SLAP! SLAP! SLAP!….interviewer walks off stage with the crowd stunned…and Mr McCain recovering…

Vote Ron Paul…not!

McCain 08 - Hillary Never!   August 24th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

HIllary Supportors are still crying?????

Supposedly there are 18 Million of them, while Hillary has 10 Million in debt! I

If they support her, then why doesn't her 18 Million Supportors all Donate $1 to her and pay off her $10 Million debt???? Actually it would only take 10 of out 10 to pay off the debt.

But they still whine and claim they are 18 Million Strong, and still not able to have $1 buck between them. Hilarious!!!

Down Goes Hillary!!!!
Down Goes Obama!

McCain 08
Republicans Forever!!!!

Grand Ole Party!!!!!!
No Women or Blcaks in our White House!!!!!!

willcnnapprovethis?   August 24th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Sophie Said the following.
The Obama nomination is a travesty against Democracy. Just because someone gives you a tingle up your leg does not make them fit to run the country.

Why is it a "travesty against democracy" because he won?

Democracy has taken many hits in the last 8 years. And the Obama nomination isn't one of them. He won why can't you accept the truth?

Denise   August 24th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Get a life, grow up and stop whining!!!!!! Hillary is doing the right thing. She knows just how important this election is. She would not have released them if all of you PUMA's were not acting like idiots by stating that you will not vote for Obama. This Nation is in trouble and all that you SUPPOSED-supporters can do is run from site to site causing confusion and saying you would not vote for Barack. How stupid can you get….You people are willing to give up your women's rights, destroy Hillary and Barack in the process and split up the Democratic Party, for what?After this election those of you who voted for McShame or didn't vote at all need to check yourselves into the nearest mental facility…..

sharon   August 24th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

finally!!!now can we end all the drama and enjoy the weekend?

Obama Nation   August 24th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Keep whining and we'll make sure HRC never gets elected to anything again you sore losers.

JB, Boston   August 24th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Finally, she does something that a)makes sense and b)is the right thing to do.

It sounds like she actually is acting on behalf of her party. Well done HRC. If you keep it up, people may forgive you for the many mistakes you have made throughout this process.

Joe Reg   August 24th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Good news!

She could have done so way earlier and their would have been no need for some catharsis by now. Not to mention her standing to say the least.

Demacrats finally unite. No more repubs this year.

Landslide for democrats this year.

Obama/Biden 08/12.

chilliej   August 24th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Hillary, No. Don't hand over yor delegates to Obama. Everything has been handed to him undeservedly. Fo those of you who think we should back Obama simply because he is the Dem nomimee - guess again. He was chosen by the Deans and the Pelosis who thought they could make history, with very little consideration for the people. Obama is a paper tiger. The country will be run by Biden and Axelrod - oh yeah and Michelle. Afterall, she is the one who got Axelrod his job and $$, and at the expense of quality healthcare for the community. Did i Mention her 300k job to deny ordinary people healthcare.

captain   August 24th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

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

jeri   August 24th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

'Bout time, bejotch.

Leslie   August 24th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Why would senator Clinton release her delegates before the roll call? Now that Florida and Michigan have full voting rights, she has a shot at winning this (poor excuse for a) convention. Someone from Obama's team got to her. Must have been Pelosi !!

BJGT   August 24th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Well, lah, dee, dah…

Sophie   August 24th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Robbie, blindly accepting Obama is not "the right thing." The Obama nomination is a travesty against Democracy. Just because someone gives you a tingle up your leg does not make them fit to run the country.

Ron democrat turned independent   August 24th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

let's see if her delegates are really behind her

katiec   August 24th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Am so happy to see Hillary is going to do the right thing.
Past due but better later than never.
Now, maybe all this foolishness will stop,

Cynthia   August 24th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

I'm glad that she decided to release her delegates. This is the first step for the Democratic Party to come together. Let's hope that Senator Clinton supporters will all come on board and do what we need to defeat the Republicans. Otherwise, there is a chance that we might lose and then we all suffer. The sad part of it for me is some of us are used to a little suffering and will adjust and adapt but can those supporters who are holding out do that?

Suffering From Clinton ..... Fatigue ...   August 24th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Mrs. Clinton …

I didn't vote for you in the primaries and I have been one of those that has not trust you and your intentions, given your behaviors, following the contest.

With this latest step, I am begining to believe that you are a team player and I thank you for that as a single American.

Your supporters are out of control and your energy to re-direct them is appropriate.

I honestly think that if you had throttled back your campaign after Indiana and North Carolina, and if your backers hadn't tried to paint Senator Obama into a corner to make you the VP … who knows what would have happened?

Going forward … I think you can restore people's faith in your honor and integrity and thereby restore your place in the party. Keep doing what you are doing…

As Secretary of Health & Human Services in an Obama adminstrations your future is limitless.

Proud American   August 24th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Lets get busy folks. Enough of the crying and whining. We need to fix our country NOW while there is any chance of doing so. No more Republican agenda!!!
Obama/ Biden '08

Destini   August 24th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Once again CNN reports something as fact that they don't really know.

Emilio   August 24th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Why all this drama surrounding the Clintons, again? Am I sick and tired of their histrionics? Hey Billary, please take a vacation away from the glare of the spotlights. I understand that your narcissistic natures won't allow for anyone else to appear to be preferred over either of you, but just for now, would you both kindly leave the stage.

Hillary Supporter   August 24th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

I am so disappointed that Hillary has been pressured to release her delegates to Obama on Wednesday. I suppose Obama's Chicago style politics which remineds me of the Mafia finally pressured her enough to get her to agree to this. It took a black man to cause this kind of illegal democratic elelction. If this is the only way a black person can win, then I am disappointed that I am one of them. Obama did not win this fair and square and I suppose the black man knows no better. I am a black person myself and I hope this is not the way we are encouraging our kids to get things in life. We black people say that we are such good christians but we do some sinful and illegal things to get what we want. We use the word racism to get things rather than work hard to achieve our goals. I am really disappointed in my people and as far as I am concerned this is not history in the making because its being done illegally. How we as a race of people can accept this and be proud of what Obama and his campaign did to Hillary Clinton. This is the first time in life that I regret being black because of the actions of Obama. I only hope he can sleep at night but I suppose if you are a person without a conscience, doing things like what he did will not affect him. He says he is a christian so I hope he goes to confession to try and get forgiveness for his dirty deeds.

Anyway, Hillary Clinton is still and will always be my choice. I wish her all the best and I hope to see her in 2012.

Ramesh Shrestha   August 24th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

I am so pleased Clinton finally did what she was supposed to do. She is a wonderful leader a great American who could not afford to lose the White House to John McCain, the war monger.

Go Dems…….Go ObamaBiden 2008

Robbie   August 24th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

If Hillary follows through on this, then I hope her supporters do the right thing and get behind the Obama/Biden ticket.

Joyce in Florida   August 24th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Senator Clinton, please do NOT be too hasty in releasing your delegates. Wait until the roll call vote is completed. Why give any of your delegates to Senator Obama? He has dissed you so bad during the primaries. If the shoes were on the other foot, he would not reciprocate. You should be patient a while longer. Jumping the gun on releasing your delegates will not change the outcome if Senator Obama is chosen as the presidential nominee. PLEASE REALLY THINK ABOUT THIS BEFORE YOU MAKE THIS FINAL DECISION. I am still hoping that a surprise during the roll call vote could make YOU our nominee. Always will be a Hillary Clinton supporter, but will vote for Obama/Biden in order for Democrats to take back the White House. Stay safe and good luck Senator Clinton. We still love you here in Florida!!!!!!!!! GO HILLARY!!!

BIG WIG   August 24th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

I am very happy that he did not chose her.

S. Boatman   August 24th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

I Can Hardly Wait For Hillary To Give Up Those Delegates! Then This Situation Can Finally Be Laid To Rest Once And For All! . . . Finally!

Molly   August 24th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Well - this Clinton supporter will NOT release her vote!
I will NOT vote for obama -he is NOT ready or qualified to lead our country - Biden told us so!
The DNC has forced a FRAUD on us - so we can all CHANGE our votes and vote for our country. McCain is a much better choice - obama - NEVER!

Robin   August 24th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Why can't we all play nicely. CNN should have had more respect then to jump on the news.

2Nurselady   August 24th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Hillary! Please do not release your delegates! Barack Obama slapped us all in the face and made things worse by not even considering you for VP.

Please stand up for ALL women in this country and stand up against the disenfranchisement of women in this country.

I hope you DO NOT release your delegates. I am among those who voted for you who DO NOT WANT that! We want our votes to stay just where they are. I hope the Florida and Michigan delegates vote for you. Now that they have full votes, they can be the 200 delegate votes you need to be the nominee.

Nee   August 24th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

She leads McCain in the polls and she isn't even running, anymore. Obama's lead keeps shrinking and will disappear by the end of the week. Wow, great choice! What a great year!

For the Republicans. :-(

Erika, KS   August 24th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

It would be a shame for Clinton to turn over these delegates to Obama. Obama doesn't deserve them. Hold your head high Hillary! You are the better candidate! Sorry, but we will not and cannot support Obama after all his bad decisions he has demonstrated. It is clear he hates America. It is clear he is racist against whites in America. It is clear that he calls others' racist when we disagree with him. It is clear he is inexperienced. It is clear he is an empty suit that speaks well. It is clear he has divided the democratic party. It is clear he will sell his soul to the devil himself to become President of the Untied States. Don't turn those delegates over; he didn't earn them.

BJ   August 24th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Even if Clinton releases her delegates, they are still free to vote for her. In effect, if enough delegates propel her ahead of Obama, she can still win the nomination. How' that for "catharsis"?

Leah DiMarco, Texas   August 24th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Good that she is releasing her delegates.

BUT WE ARE SICK of hearing about Hillary and Bill everyday!

Enough is enough!

O and Joe '08

Republicans hate America   August 24th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Now what republicans….I mean Puma….I mean republicans? I guess you are awaiting orders for Rush…idiots!

Danny, OH   August 24th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

You better do so

Northwood   August 24th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

As everyone will make a big deal about this…delegates are always free to vote, regardless of who won them…The Obama delegates could just as easily vote for someone else.

interesting   August 24th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Still not going to vote for the radical muslim and racist, sexist surrogate who is now his VP.

PUMA 2008

McCain or Clinton …..

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