August 25, 2008
Posted: August 25th, 2008 09:30 AM ET

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A new McCain ad is targeting supporters of Hillary Clinton.
A new McCain ad is targeting supporters of Hillary Clinton.

(CNN) – As the Republican campaign to take advantage of fresh reports of friction between the Clinton and Obama camps shifts into high gear, John McCain released his second ad in two days aimed at wooing the New York senator's disappointed supporters.

Watch: McCain's new ad targets Clinton supporters

The new spot stars the Democratic convention delegate who lost her slot two months ago when she said publicly she'd vote for McCain, not presumptive nominee Barack Obama. After the party's decision, McCain asked Debra Bartoshevich to join him on the Straight Talk Express during a campaign visit to her home state of Wisconsin.

Watch: How is McCain's new ad playing out?

"I'm a proud Hillary Clinton Democrat," says Bartoshevich, a nurse, in the 30-second spot. "She had the experience and judgment to be president. Now, in a first for me, I'm supporting a Republican, John McCain.

"A lot of Democrats will vote McCain. It's okay, really!"

The TV ads, and the campaign's "Citizens for McCain" outreach initiative to former Clinton supporters, are being joined this week by efforts on the ground, as senior advisor Carly Fiorina and other top McCain officials head to Denver to recruit these disaffected Democrats. The Republican National Committee – which has opened a temporary war room in Denver – has made it clear the effort is a convention priority. "Typically when parties are split, the other one wins," RNC Chairman Mike Duncan told reporters.

Bartoshevich is among a small group of self-described Clinton-turned-McCain voters who've traveled to Denver this week and organized a kind of parallel counter-convention, with daily press conferences, protests, and movie screenings.

Sunday evening, a few dozen gathered in a former garage-turned-café a few minutes and light-years away from downtown Denver for the premiere of a new anti-Obama documentary, "The Audacity of Democracy." Participants included PUMA founder Will Bower – part of a pro-Clinton group that visited McCain headquarters shortly after she conceded in June – and Andy Martin, a conservative activist and author of an anti-Obama book who has been credited by supporters of the Democrat's campaign as the original source of the false rumor that he is a Muslim.

Nearly all of those interviewed said they planned to vote for the Republican ticket in the fall. Some insisted Clinton might still stage a convention floor coup and win the nomination Wednesday; others said they believed McCain might tap her as VP of a unity ticket

Reports that Clinton was planning to ask her delegates to support Obama were greeted by some there with angry disbelief. "Have you heard it from her mouth? Have you? Have you? Did her campaign say it on the record?" demanded a woman in a black pro-Hillary t-shirt. "Yeah, I didn't think so," she said, and walked away.

Others expressed hope that McCain might tap her as his running mate on a new "unity ticket." "We went to mass and prayed for it," said Toni Leigh of Taos, New Mexico. "They would make a great team."

Monday morning, Bartoshevich herself – along with a few other minor celebrities of the "PUMA" movement – is slated to hold an RNC-sponsored press conference plugging the Arizona senator's presidential bid.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain


joshua   August 25th, 2008 10:21 am ET

I WILL BE ONE OF THOSE WHO WILL CROSS PARTY LINES BECAUSE I AM AN INDY. GO MCAIN

Luis in Miami   August 25th, 2008 10:21 am ET

I am there, for the first time in my life I am supporting a Republican. Obama could have done something to salvage his presidential bid and once again he took the wrong path when he picked the weakest link and went with the "safe” VP. I wish him good luck. It's too bad he could not see the fact that he need it to Woo the base of the party that supported Hillary and Biden is not going to do it for him. Biden accentuates his weakness and he would have been the best secretary of State.

Cynthia   August 25th, 2008 10:20 am ET

One thing that every Clinton supporter must realize is that when it is all said and done – Senator Clinton is a rich lady, Senator McCain is a very very rich man and Senator Obama has not done too bad (writing two best seller books) . Whether Senator McCain or Senator Obama wins they are going to be fine. If Senator McCain wins will you be fine financially – with him planning to keep the tax structure the same as President Bush or will you be better off under Senator Obama's plan that will give those of us making under 150,000 a tax break.

Juliette Goliwas   August 25th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Are you people out of your minds or has the mentality of America regressed to the age of school children. Tit for tat behavior does not belong in adult decision making. I am sorry your candidate didn't win. But deal with it, get over yourselves and move on for the betterment of the country. And think of your children and the lessons you are teaching them with this behavior. Well if you don't win, get even. And by the way I am a life long Republican voting for a Democrat for the first time in my life and to the disgust of everyone in my life. I am being blamed for all the abortions in the world and etc. And if I can DEAL with it SO CAN YOU!!!!!!!

Rick   August 25th, 2008 10:20 am ET

As a republican, I can honestly say I won't be voting for McCain. So I guess tit for tat.. too bad I am not a delegate.

I firmly believe Obama is the better candidate. No, he doesn't have the 'experience' that the elder McCain has but then again, at this stage in our countries demise, I am more than willing to give a younger, more energetic candidate the reigns of our country.

Honestly, as much as I hate to say it (as a white male), I feel that there are a lot of Hillary supporters who won't be voting for Obama strictly because of the 'color' factor. I feel that Hillary didn't have the popular vote, she had the 'color' vote and that will carry over to the presidential race.

As a New Yorker, I will not be voting for anything that has to do with Hillary Clinton.. that includes the Senate. Her empty promises to upstate New York about Jobs, income and education were just that.. empty and the typical rhetoric used by politicians to gain a seat – regardless of what lies and deceit that has to be used.

You promised upstate NY 200,000 new jobs Hillary! Where are they?

PRESIDENT HILLARY CLINTON   August 25th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Count me in–Hillary for President; and if not, then McCain, but NEVER Obama a.k.a., "the inexperienced one"....

McCain was the man   August 25th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Yeah McCain/Clinton. Go, Go, Go.
Sure McCain would get the 2-3 million Clinton crossovers, but a the same time loose at least 50% of the Republican base. I mean they HATE her...

matt in ohio   August 25th, 2008 10:20 am ET

this clinton supporter was waiting to see who Obama would choose. Hoping for Hillary. Well, for me, and many of my friends, this was the last insult from a guy who just doesn't understand the power we have as Clinton loyalists. I will be voting McCain for sure in November.

M-   August 25th, 2008 10:20 am ET

This is sad. Essentially, this woman, and all those who may follow her, are voting AGAINST everything that Hillary stands for. It is more of a slap in the face to Hillary than anything or anyone else.

ILUVOBAMA   August 25th, 2008 10:19 am ET

I think this ad is DISGUSTING... so many of Obama supporters said they would vote for Hillary if the tables were turned and a lot of hillary supporters are so bitter they are willing to switch parties to vote for another George Bush wannabe....just sad.

Critical Thinker   August 25th, 2008 10:18 am ET

It is asinine to for *any* democrat to vote for someone who is idealogically opposed to everything that you as a democrat claim to believe in. McCain will appoint more conservative justices to the supreme court, overturn Roe v. Wade, and has a *horrible* record on womens health issues:

He voted against requiring health care plans to cover birth control (3/22/03).

He voted against comprehensive, medically accurate sex education (7/25/06).

He voted against international family planning funding (3/14/96).

He voted against funding to prevent teen and unintended pregnancies (3/17/05).

He voted against public education for emergency contraception (3/17/05).

And he voted against restoring Medicaid funding that could be used for family planning for low-income women (3/17/05).

NPR reported (2/2/08) that, “Many Republican voters seem to believe, incorrectly, that the current Republican front-runner, Arizona Senator John McCain, supports abortion rights.”

For any self respecting Democrat to vote for McCain simply because their candidate didn't win is not only an immature political neophyte, but alot can be said of the character of anyone who would cut off their own nose just to spite their face...

Miguel Filomeno   August 25th, 2008 10:18 am ET

It is truly disappointing to see Hillary Clinton supporters switch their support to John McCain over the simple fact that he did not consult with either her or Bill over his VP nominee. Why should he consult with anyone other than his close advisers? Barack Obama has run an outstanding campaign, beating all odds by taking the spot over Hillary (she is still a great representative of the party, and she will remain that). However we need a united party in order to defeat the Republican Party that has destroyed this country during the past 8 years of President George Bush presidency.

Please stop this nonsense and pull together. Our country and our children deserve a better future!

Chesapeake, Va   August 25th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Who cares......Are you voting for the person or the issues? Hillary and John McCain are worlds apart on the issues; so what is really the motive. I am a Barack Obama supporter; but had Hillary won the nomination I still wouldn't vote for John McCain. These people really need to get it together and take a long hard look at what is going on in this country and around the world. John McCain is not the answer to our problems we face.

Barry   August 25th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Hey if things keep heading down this road maybe we can see a 3rd party Nader/Clinton ticket to make sure we get 4 more years of Bush!

Mike   August 25th, 2008 10:17 am ET

I am one of them angry democrats too! Obama you lost my vote not because hillary isnt on the ticket but the way you have treated her since you have won the nomination. If you are going to treat her this way I dont expect you to think about or treat an average american like me with any respect either. I sure hope you lose.

A Democrat for Mccain!

Katie   August 25th, 2008 10:17 am ET

. . . Any Hillary supporter who allow themselves to be used as a tool
by the republicans deserve what they get.

A. Boston, MA   August 25th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Oops, misread! The statement is still a fact and still stands.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

david   August 25th, 2008 10:16 am ET

way to go hillary you have given the republicans plenty of ammo to use against obama no wonder he didn't call u for the vp slot...

Phil Newton from Murphy, Oregon   August 25th, 2008 10:16 am ET

"A lot of Democrats will vote McCain. It's okay, really!"

Don't make me puke.

Ali   August 25th, 2008 10:16 am ET

She should have lost her spot. Delegates are supposed to be commited party members.

Bulldog   August 25th, 2008 10:16 am ET

How much was this lady paid? She doesn't talk about a single issue she just demostrates her anger over losing. Anybody who votes for John McCain out of anger better be able to take responsiblity if he wins. They will have no right to complain the next 4 years when their children and grandchildren are drafted into the military and they see poor people getting poorer while the wealthy get wealthier.

You'll be sorry Hilllary Supporters   August 25th, 2008 10:16 am ET

If Barack loses the election because Hillary Clinton supporters vote for McCain why do you think she will win in 2012? His supporters will not vote for her either. I saying this because when it happens I'm not going to show up to vote in the next election and I'm sure there are plenty of people who feel the same.

In fact I don't believe these poles. barck has raised more money than any politician in American history. All of his supporters will vote and he will win by a landslide.

Fed up with the lies   August 25th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Seriously folks; you need to get over the fact Sen. Clinton lost, and get behind Sen. Obama. Voting your anger is only going to guarantee another four years of hell for America. John McCain is not a maverick; he is a follower of George Bush, and will continue to drive our country in to the ground.

Sen. Clinton will likely run again in four years, and if Sen. Obama hasn't done a good job in your eyes; by all means vote for her then. But if you cross party lines and vote for Sen. McCain; you will be handing her a tougher job than Sen. Obama faces now.

Please take a minute to think this through, and get a Democrat into the White House who will help Congress get this country back on track.

Thank you.

Obama & Biden '08

Brian   August 25th, 2008 10:16 am ET

This just makes me sick. Obviously Hillary supportes are not supporting her due to what she believes in. Otherwise they wouldn't go against everything she believes in by voting for McCain. It's quite disgusting. As far as her not getting VP, why would they want Hillary in such a role as VP where she can't do nearly as much for the country as she can in the Senate?? I'll tell you why.... ego. It sounds better, and she's a woman, and that's all it is. Otherwise there is absoluetly no argument as to why Hillary supporters are so angry. How about the fact that she didn't even WANT to be VP?

You support Hillary so much, that now you don't even want to listen to her or even follow her beliefs. That makes ALOT of sense. And it makes even less sense for the women supporting Hillary. To go and support a candidate who is so anti-women's rights is just unbelievable. You get what you deserve in the end.

Dash Riprock   August 25th, 2008 10:15 am ET

A lot of Republicans and Indys will vote for Obama, so it all balances out! See how well that works?

CNN, we're tired of you giving voice to a few delusional Clinton fans and right wing plants. These divide and conquer tactics may have worked in the past, but not this time

Tam Tam   August 25th, 2008 10:15 am ET

This woman makes no sense whatsoever. It is obvious that she just doesn't like Obama, and that's okay, but to vote for McCain and campaign for him shows that her personal preferences outweigh what the principles of the democratic party stand for because McCain is anti-Hillary on the issues from the economy to the war.

John McGillivray   August 25th, 2008 10:15 am ET

The more this goes on,the more i've come to realize that this is not a campaign to elect Obama but to take over the Democratic Party from Bill Clinton & Hillary.The Democrats who are backing Obama don't even care if Obama wins, as long as Hillary don't .The news media are so in love with Obama they can't or won't even take it into consideration,Oh well their not the smartest people on the planet go McCain

William Spivey   August 25th, 2008 10:14 am ET

who the hell needs her in the DNC? Take HRC with you.

Scott from NC   August 25th, 2008 10:14 am ET

McCain should tap Billary as his VP!!!! Then all those whiners could just go away and vote for McBush. Could you imagine Bill Clinton's wife as VP??? Ha!!!

Lifelong Black Democrat   August 25th, 2008 10:14 am ET

You can make Hillary stump for Obama, but you can make ANYBODY VOTE for him. You should have left well enough alone and let Hillary lose or win without such gross manipulation and crude bias-it's left so much bitterness and disaffection. Even I am suprised at how turned off I am to the whole election.

Fernandez   August 25th, 2008 10:14 am ET

It is time for Howard Dean to resign. Barack is not capable of making a sound decision, He picked pciked Biden who has been 10 years too long in Congress. Is this CHANGE?
Now its ok for Florida and Michigan to have full voting rights

carol   August 25th, 2008 10:13 am ET

McCain should select a woman Vice President . Meg Whitman is perfect. She is accomplished–former CEO of Ebay. She helped to grow a small internet business into a global giant. She understands the needs of a small business owner. Remember , it is in small business where most new jobs are created.
Meg Whitman is not unfamiliar to Americans . Many people have interacted with Ebay by either buying or selling items.
Plus, by selecting a woman, McCain would show respect for all women–something Obama hasn't quite accomplished yet.
Meg Whitman would be change you can believe in.

John Hussein Karsten   August 25th, 2008 10:13 am ET

We will only have to hear her name a few more days....as a REAL democrat, I would have voted for her, but she mis-managed her campaign, so I won't and can't vote for her.
Remember PUMA folks, if we lose this year, we Obama supporters WILL blame you for this loss and what goes around, comes around. We will not FORGET......but in the end Obama and Biden will win in a huge landslide!!!!! Nobody wants four more years of bush and that is what John Mc____(fill in the blank is)!!

nic   August 25th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Pandering.

Michael in NC   August 25th, 2008 10:12 am ET

This doesn't make any sense, people!!! Hillary and Obama shared a very similar stance on the major issues (Iraq, national health care, the economy, etc.), while McCain has an entirely different one altogether. How can you possibly go from supporting Hillary to supporting McCain?! Unless you don't care about the issues period and are making this major decision out of pure spite? Aren't we Americans better than that?

KateyGreen   August 25th, 2008 10:12 am ET

This says it all. While the Democrats try to narrow their base by trashing Hillary and her supporters, by threatening Hillary with their thuggish tactics, the Republicans try to expand their base by trying to appeal to disaffected Democrats. This is how the Republicans have won through the years. And for all of their talk, Roe v Wade has survived Nixon, Ford, Reagan, Bush I and Bush II. It will survive McCain.

INDENPENDENT - NYC   August 25th, 2008 10:12 am ET

TYPICAL republican behavior – divide and conquer – the only problem is those that are so called "Clinton voters" were never democrats and were only voting for a women regardless of her positions on the issues, her inability to run an effective campaign and her lack of fundamental management skills to keep her staff from fighting amongst each other. They were never democrats.

J, Philly PA   August 25th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Wow, what foolishness....
Why does CNN keep fueling drama and enabling these PUMA wackos?? There is no way that Hillary would ever join a ticket with John McCain, I've heard her say dozens of times that her goal is to get rid of the Republicans!

Not as Dumb as you think   August 25th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Does the McCain Camp have any ideas to fix the problems we are currently facing? or do they just like to continue the Bush negativity train...

At least Obama has ideas.

Christina   August 25th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Hillary is capable of telling these PUMA women, in strong terms, to stop undermining Obama on her behalf. Why doesn't she?

S.T. Vandergrift   August 25th, 2008 10:12 am ET

I will vote for McCain! I was a Hillary supporter and I do not think Obama has the experience to be president. I was further insulted when he chose Biden as his VP selection. If Obama had wanted unity in the party, he would have chosen Hillary.

Susan   August 25th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Obama made an unfortunate mistake not picking Hillary for veep. Now millions of her supporters will vote for McCain.

real change   August 25th, 2008 10:12 am ET

This is someone obviously NOT voting for the issues...obama and clinton were so alike on their stances that they couldnt really debate eachother on the issues because they agree....look at what the candidates stand for, not that they beat you top pick.....I have never met a more bitter group of people

Felice Judkins   August 25th, 2008 10:11 am ET

It is shameful that these folks are allowing themselves to be exploited by the republicans. If this woman or any so-called Hillary clinton democrats truly believed in her and her vision, there is no way they could align themselves with the failed policies that McCain wants to continue. Simple truth is that these folks really have no beef with Obama in terms of policy because he and Clinton views are very similar. It all boils down to the fact that there are some people in this country who will just never vote for a qualified man who just happens to be black. You can hide behind whatever excuse you want to purport but it is a smoke-screen and you don't want to acknowledge or to confront your own racial bias. It is sad because true democrats who share the same vision and values would never vote for policies that are against everything that democrats stand for which is "the average american citizen". For those who say you will vote for McCain, go ahead! There is a new wave of voters who are democrats, republicans, independents, balck, white, red, yellow, brown who have caught the vision and see the hope and will vote for change this November.

Rose   August 25th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Whatever happened to voting on The Issues?

texas DEM   August 25th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Vote McCain

JG from MA-Obamabot and proud of it   August 25th, 2008 10:11 am ET

PUMAs, explain one thing to me. I know that you will come out in droves on this article, saying "Thank you McCain for listening to us." Meanwhile, during the days leading up to Obama's VP selection, the idea of a Hillary VP was viewed as Pandering. How is this not Pandering?

Some of you just really seem determined to hate the guy.

Lorna, NY   August 25th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Juvenile...that's all I can say. In 2000, I liked John McCain, today, I don't know who this person is...he has changed dramatically. A maverick no more.

Javi   August 25th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Unity ticket? Hillary is as near to the Anti-Christ (read: Bill Clinton) as you can get for the Republican base. Imagine El Rushbo teetering over the edge of insanity.

Seriously though, if there are Clinton supporters who feel that Senator McCain best represents their interests and values, then they should by all means consider voting for him. However, others who are continually threatening to do so because of stubbornness, hurt feelings, perceived media bias against Senator Clinton, etc. do very little to make themselves appear as members of a conscientious or educated (I know) electorate. Especially if you feel that Clinton's primary platform was most in tune with your personal beliefs. The fact of the matter is that Senator Obama's platform is SO similar to that of Senator Clinton's. Honestly, the biggest differences that anyone was able to discern through the multitude of primary debates was their distinct personalities.

Jill in Chicago   August 25th, 2008 10:10 am ET

I signed up for McCain this weekend. What democrats are failing to recognize is that Obama made Hillary voters feel like they are the enemy. It's plain and simple, Obama and his supporters clearly do not want my vote and McCain does. While Biden is a good choice for VP, Hillary would have been a great choice. Axelrod and Obama supporters – LAY OFF – you and your candidate pushed us to the other side with maneuvers like Patti Solis Doyle.

A CANUCK   August 25th, 2008 10:10 am ET

By her selfish actions...HRC has encouraged her supporters to behave like a bunch of spoiled crybabies......just so she could bask in their adoration until the last possible moment......she didn't lose because of sexism......she lost because she is a Clinton !!!!!

Anthony   August 25th, 2008 10:10 am ET

What exactly is a "Hillary Clinton Democrat" ???

Hillary has very little experience and has only been senator in New York. Does that make me a Bob Casey Democrat since he is the junior senator from my home state of Pennsylvania?

I mean, it's not like the woman has reshaped the party at all. She's a tool who is only popular becuase of her husband...

I'm tired of the whiny Hillary supporters. Let them vote for McCain, just don't make me listen to them any more.

Pegisus   August 25th, 2008 10:10 am ET

I believe a good ticket would be Hillary Clinton and John McCain.
I don't see why the 2 couldn't run together. I the Primary election you can vote a mixed ticket, so why not have a mixed ticket running together for Presindent and Vice-President. I'm considering to write in Hillary in for Vice President!

Linda   August 25th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Hillary as the Democratic nominee
or McCain it will be.

LOOK, the polls are showing it. Some folks actually thought Barry [O} Soetoro was going to pick Hillary as the VP. He didn't just NOT pick the person with more support and votes than himself, he slapped her by mocking her "experience" and her "3AM" ad that hurt him and reminded folks of non experienced new Senator that he is, by announcing BIDEN at 3AM.

What a loser.

CRY TO SOMEONE WHO CARES!!!!!   August 25th, 2008 10:10 am ET

I am so sick of hearing about these Clinton voters who got their feelings hurt because Obama didn't kiss their, well you get the idea. If you want to vote for McCain, go for it, but do the rest of us a favor and don’t cry when you get the same mess you have had for the last eight years. Don’t cry when McCain does the same thing in Iran that Bush done in Iraq. Don’t cry when McCain makes our situation with Russia even worse and finishes Bush’s march to World War III and the inhalation of mankind. I am sick of reading about a bunch of crybabies, I’m sick of hearing the whining and crying and I have no sympathy for any of you. I don’t really care if you get mad or not, the truth hurts, you are nothing more than a bunch of crybabies who didn't get their way or what they want and now want to throw a temper tantrum. Just as a note, I was a Clinton supporter, I followed her advise and am now supporting Obama. I have enough respect for her to follow her even if that means supporting Obama.

Bob Indianapolis, IN   August 25th, 2008 10:10 am ET

"A lot of Democrats will vote McCain. It's okay, really!"

So is selling your soul to the devil. Just ask Faust!

Gifty   August 25th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Yes. Vote John

lol   August 25th, 2008 10:09 am ET

no hillary, NOBAMA! the ad reflects how many, hillary loyalist feel, and will vote for mccain. the disrespect shown to hillary, and bill by the obama camp, was beyond belief. the clintons are icons in the democratic party, and deserve to be treated as such. mccain08! hillary 2012!

Abby   August 25th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Can they use Hillary’s image on an Ad without her permission?

Sharon   August 25th, 2008 10:09 am ET

The fact that the PUMAs are voting for McCain out of spite is hardly a ringing endorsement of McCain – and using that fact in an advertisement just shows how desperate he is.

Obama-Junkie, IL   August 25th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Poor Bartoshevich, another "bitter" American. Please stop calling Bartoshevich a Democrat. If she (and other PUMAs) want to vote for a Republican, then call them either Republicans or Independents.

Leave it to a "dumb and bitter" Hillary supporter to vote against her self-interests and be used by the Republicans.

clayton mckee   August 25th, 2008 10:09 am ET

What a shame. We are nominating the first African American candidate for the democratic party to run for president of the United States. What a historic moment and yet, we're forced to talk about how the Clinton's feel cheated. Get over it, this is no longer about you!

Judith S Rogers, Hendersonville, NC   August 25th, 2008 10:09 am ET

How self-destructive and in the end you destroy our country. Bah Humbug.

Va   August 25th, 2008 10:09 am ET

As if the Republicans care at all about Hillary Clinton. It says it all in the first line, they are eager to TAKE ADVANTAGE of disappointed Clinton supporters. It is a shame that some are falling for it.

wanda a.   August 25th, 2008 10:09 am ET

TO ALL YOU HILLARY SUPPORTS.........................WHO SAY THEY WILL VOTE FOR MCSHAME THEN YALL SHOULD TELL MCSHAME TO PUT HER ON HIS TICKET AS VP, AND IF YOU THINK HE'S GOING TO DO THAT THEN GET DREAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08

sherry for Obama   August 25th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Listen you digruntled Clinton supporters , you are doing and acting just the way the republicans want you to. They want you to be mad and vote for McCain and they will stop short of nothing to keep adding anemosity.
They know they dont have a chance without your vote......What makes it all the more sad is they cant stand Clinton and are just using her to get to you.

Dont be fooled by the right wing lies. they are a very dangerous bunch of two faced thieves that will try to steal the vote by all means possible

Democrats unite

David   August 25th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Clinton supporters don't seem too think if Obama doesn't win, she too would have 2012 backlash and blacklash.

Bruce   August 25th, 2008 10:09 am ET

These people are still not able to understand that Clinton lost the primary because she had the wrong message, hired to wrong people, could not manage her finances and, let's not forget about her Bosnia lies. Remember, the sniper story was not simply an exaggeration, this was a completly made up story. How could she possibly be President? By the way, why aren't all her supporters sending her a dollar each to pay her debt? Simple, because they are really Republicans that want her to stay in debt.

good2know   August 25th, 2008 10:08 am ET

...here we go!

Aliou   August 25th, 2008 10:08 am ET

YOu se, Cnn is censoring. what a shame. all that I have written since morning is being censored because it is not in favor of McBush.

NoMcSame   August 25th, 2008 10:08 am ET

I hope that the nurse in the ad supports McSame by joining the Army and going over to Iraq to help some of the injured boy's and girls over there. They could sure use her. As a matter of fact I think that all of the PUMA people should do that. Oh, I forgot that they just make noise but don't put their money where their mouth is. If they really cared about Billary she would not be broke and asking Obama and the rest of us for money. Yes, now I understand why he is going after them, its because they are not loyal to anything not even themselves. So do what you want to and enjoy the low down republican party.
Obama08

San Francisco Liberal   August 25th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Interesting that a women who supports a women who supports a women's right to choose...would turn 180 degrees and stab all the women in the back.

Flip-flop stupidity.

Pete   August 25th, 2008 10:08 am ET

So, in order to "honor" Hillary Clinton, this woman is now going to support a candidate whose policy proposals are the diamtetric opposite of Ms. Clinton. Roe v. Wade? The War? Tax cuts? I wonder how many of these Hillary clowns can actually name a single John McCain policy proposal.

Mystery   August 25th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Hillary Lost. Why is such a big deal. Let the backers back whoever.

Char for Obama 08 & 12   August 25th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Those angry and bitter B!itches need to be arrested!

JoanG   August 25th, 2008 10:08 am ET

I love this. Another person who feels the way I do. Obama picked Biden for VP for his EXPERIENCE. That is what I wanted for the top of the ticket.

PUMA

Nader '08, Hillary '12

CAPTAIN CAPSLOCK   August 25th, 2008 10:08 am ET

ATTENTION PUMAS:

Wow, Hillary is a DEMOCRAT! She would never NEVER join a John McCain ticket. That is the fundamental point you puma folks don't seem to get. She doesn't just change her allegiances because she is upset.

I.e. she is a mature adult and will make the best of a bad situation.

REPUB FOR OBAMA   August 25th, 2008 10:08 am ET

YOU HILLARY SUPPORTERS ARE BEING PLAYED FOR FOOLS. ARE YOU TAKING THE BAIT.FISRT HILLARY OWNS YOU AND NOW MCCAIN IS PLAYING ON YOUR EMOTIONS. I WONDER IF YOU LADIES HAVE HUSBANDS TO TALK SENSE INTO YOU. GUESS NOT.

OBAMA......08

Ian MN   August 25th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Oh wow, please don't let your personal upset destroy this country.....I don't want to get drafted....pleeease

Chuck for Obama   August 25th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Blah.. Blah.. Blah. McCain: You blow! What kind of platform is that to run on? Don't you EVER have anything positive to say.. particularly about yourself? I thought not!

OBAMA-BIDEN '08 & '12

Becky in Indiana   August 25th, 2008 10:08 am ET

I'm a Republican voting OBAMA!!! It's really okay : )

Mary Sarnia Canada   August 25th, 2008 10:08 am ET

SHAME ON YOU for picking Mccain over Obama.

If Hillary supporters switch to McCain then don't whine during the 4 more years of the same.

In the very end it will come down to hurting the very one you supported. If Obama doesn't win the blame will be on Hillary's turncoats.
So much for being a team player unifying for the cause of getting America back on track.

Thomas Jefferson   August 25th, 2008 10:07 am ET

What a pack of cry babies.

pam Eugene OR   August 25th, 2008 10:07 am ET

How will Clinton pay for a campaign for President when she is still so far in debt from her vile attempt to win the nomination. She will have no future in politics if she allows this to happen. Remember...she is broke!

concern   August 25th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Hillary Clinton will loose her whole political life if she let the Pumas blow this election. Let's all think like a puma!

1 Only white men can only vote for a white man
2 Only black men can only vote for a black man
3 Only jews can vote for jews
4 Only white women can vote for white women
5 Only black women can vote for black women

And If the PUMAS don't like who you voted for',Then we become NEO

Sandee - Florida   August 25th, 2008 10:07 am ET

PLEASE I am so sick of this being Hillary Clinton's coverage and convention. It is totally unfair for such a history making event and time. Those that are not coming around have a problem. It is absolutely sad that someone would put McCain in the whitehouse. Someone who does not share their view or anything else with them politically only the color of their skin. I know that is the problem. I did not realize that there were so many ignorant people in the Democratic party. Obama was not my candidate in the beginning, but he sure beats McCain. Come on people, think with your brain not your prejudice.

R.I.F.   August 25th, 2008 10:07 am ET

"Others expressed hope that McCain might tap her as his running mate on a new "unity ticket." ...

That statement right there just shows just how delusional these PUMA idiots are. I honestly think that these people are on some kind of drugs or just plain stupid. Republicans HATE the Clintons. Hate the Clintons. They spent most of their time and money trying to impeach Bill and get them out of the Whitehouse during Bill's second term. Why woud they elect his wife to be second in command and possbily first in command (considering McCain's age)? The only reason why the RNC is kissing up to these people is o get votes. Zero of their policies reflect Hillary's platform.

I hate the fact that the media is giving these people a voice. I guaranty that they will be more of the story this week then Obama. Sad, but true.

Marcello   August 25th, 2008 10:07 am ET

So far, McCain's commercials have featured Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and now Debra Bartoshevich. He must be courting the unemployed flaky dingbat vote!

jill   August 25th, 2008 10:07 am ET

I am a registered democrat. I've already signed-up to support McCain at his website. Obviously, the DNC does not care if they lose my vote or my contributions.
I've been reading the book by David Freddoso, The Case against Barack Obama. Good God!! I can't believe this man is positioned to take the DNC nomination. McCain is a known quantity and I certainly hope he wins the election.
Jill
Aurora, CO

David, Silver Spring, MD   August 25th, 2008 10:06 am ET

McCain wants to turn Hillary into this year's Ralph Nader.

Any Clinton supporter who's thinking of abandoning the Dems in order to either a) write in Clinton or b) vote McCain, should think back over the last eight years and the hundreds of billions of dollars and thousands of lives lost in Iraq.

Since McCain is running to continue Bush policies, any vote for Hillary Clinton, like a vote for Nader in 2000, is a vote for George Bush.

Eric   August 25th, 2008 10:06 am ET

It's ok to vote against your economic interest. It's ok to continue with the same politics that got us into a troubled mess. It's ok to forget we have a brain to think about the issues and rather vote with our lowest emotions (anger, revenge). It's ok to think McCain has the right experience, even though a objective analysis of Obama's experience showed he has the right experience similar to the great Presidents (McCain, just being a senator for too long, compares with the wrost presidents in history). Simple said, it's ok to be stupid and show myself on tv.

Gee, some think McCain will chose Haillary for vp or that she will plan a coup. Do any of these people take their medication?

Abby   August 25th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Yeah. What an insult! Basically women are too spiteful and emotional to vote for their best interests because they didn’t get their first choice. Very, very sad ad.

McCain voted AGAINT equal pay for women. What part of that don’t you get?????

Defected Republican   August 25th, 2008 10:05 am ET

If you are stupid enough to vote for McCain b\c Hillary didnt win. I hope you can keep your head above water for the next 4 years. Think about the question being asked "ARE YOU BETTER OFF THAN YOU WERE 8 YEARS AGO?"

Obama 08

CAPTAIN CAPSLOCK   August 25th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Incredible that so many "Democrats" will leave their beliefs, morals, and future at the door, out of spite.

Doris   August 25th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Thats funny.....almost ignorant.....

GOOD LUCK !

OBAMA 08'

jen   August 25th, 2008 10:03 am ET

This is the same women who gave money to Bush in 2000 and 2004

Terry   August 25th, 2008 10:03 am ET

All you have to do is read these CNN blogs to see who has the "angry backers"....if you support any other candidate besides Obama, you're dubbed by Obama-kins as racist, a PUMA, angry, stupid, or worse...so why am I supposed to want to come over to that crowd!?!? BTW, you folks might want to drop the "McCain's too old" rhetoric, your running mate may be offended by that....

Israel MN   August 25th, 2008 10:03 am ET

This folks doesn't represent Hillary supporter. I am 100% hillary supporter and I am voting for Obama. I really have to be dump and stupid to do otherwise.

Obama 08:60 year old, white, female   August 25th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Why isn't Obama's new ad getting the same free advertising as McCain's ads and videos? What about the joint press release by the Clinton and Obama campaigns. What happened to fair and balanced??

...imagine, a "few dozen" gathered in disbelief??..they sound like the lunatic fringe to me!!

Michelle, PA   August 25th, 2008 10:03 am ET

How sad.

Ed   August 25th, 2008 10:03 am ET

No Clinton supporter in right conscious can vote for McCain – they are worlds apart. However, Clinton and Obama share the same goals and plans. At this point, I truly suspect that most of the people trying to sustain the conflict and supposedly for Clinton are really just republicans in disguise trying to divide the Democratic party.

I voted for Clinton in the primaries, as did many of my friends, but we are now fully behind Obama and will vote for him in November without a doubt.

MsAnnette , AR   August 25th, 2008 10:03 am ET

CNN, I watched your news all weeked and it is horrible the way you ran negative after negative segments on Obama. Most of the guests you choose were allowed to rant and rave against Obama almost non-stop, no matter that most of the things they said were inaccurate.

You are trying to create negative news for the Obama-Biden camp by pushing Hillary and McCain. You showed the McCain ads so many times, I know them by heart.

CNN used to be "the best political team on television" but no more. It seems your sole objective is to help the crazy PUMA's and the McSame followers get out their message.....DIVISION AND DESTRUCTION!!!

OBAMA-BIDEN 08

Dina   August 25th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Hilary is still giving speeches where she refers to Barack as "her opponent." What's up with that? She's really on board the Obama train, huh?

Surely no women-focused person would vote for John McCain or any other republican. Any Hilary backers who vote for John McCain are actually republicans with republican views, including those about leaving the poor to fend for themselves and denying women any abortion rights. I think it's time we stop regarding them as democrats who's votes we are losing. I refuse to believe they had ever planned to vote for a democrat – even if it was Hilary. They are too short-sighted for that. With John McCain as president, the Supreme Court will be under complete GOP control – that hurts women and their issues far more, and far longer than it will hurt Barack Obama.

Tired of W, OH   August 25th, 2008 10:02 am ET

If you're gullable enough to believe the RNC lies, go ahead and vote for McCain. It's well known that the RNC targets the uneducated voter. Their base is the ignorant that votes for the "shiny object" issues like gun control and gay marriage while ignoring the issues that truly affect their lives like the economy and the energy independence.

Go ahead. Ignore your values. The GOP are looking for a few dumb men (and women).

gerry   August 25th, 2008 10:02 am ET

hang tough hillary supporters hillary is a brilliant democrate and
has always been there for us
but this time we must part,, there is nothing she can do about the way obama and his liberal leftys have disrespected her and us calling us disgruntled women i happen to be a forty year old white guy
support mc cain show them we count

tom   August 25th, 2008 10:02 am ET

it is either Obama or Mc Cain, forget about Clinton she lost you can go Independent, republican or whatever you might call it but Hill Clint is done, get over it people. Time to pick sides now those who want to go for Mc Cain go we are ok with or without you, it is a shame that this cencury we still have millions of people who lack common sense and the do not understant the meaning of the word defeat, well come to Zimbabwe I thought this was only in the third world countries,

well come to a real human being nature, this is what it takes to be a human being

You've been warned   August 25th, 2008 10:01 am ET

oh my god, what a nut that woman is !

I mean, it alright to be upset...but really, voting for a man who could careless about women rights...

oh my god...people are really that retarted....

Aaron   August 25th, 2008 10:01 am ET

The Clinton supporters should be ashamed. Sill mad that she didn't get nominated, Clinton supporters are actively ruining Obama's chances in November and are somehow proud of that. They come out and say they'll vote for McCain instead of Obama. How hypocritical. If you erase the names and put the philosophies of McCain, Obama, and Clinton down without identification, two will be almost identical and the other will be far different. The two that are similar are Clinton and Obama. To say you want Clinton and then vote McCain is foolish. You are going against what you feel is best for the country. That's selfish. Think about what the last 8 years were like. Then think about how good it could be if we had a democrat as president. Trust me, if you want Hillary to be president someday, vote Obama. She'll have a powerful role in the movement and her day will come.

marianna   August 25th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Lots of cool-aid at Pepsi Center, LOL

Jan, Knoxville, TN   August 25th, 2008 10:01 am ET

These ultra Hillary supporters really make me sick. They are not true Democrats or they wouldn't even think of voting for McCain. Hillary and these people are stealing Barack's big moment and I think real Democrats will remember this for a long time. If Barack loses the election, it will be primarily Hillary's fault for being so self-centered!

OBAMA '08

Shrill for Hill   August 25th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Please, everybody should vote for McCain. A woman's place is in the kitchen, not in the workplace.

Howard   August 25th, 2008 10:00 am ET

I cannot but marvel at Hillary's die-hard supporters who will support a Republican who is an antithesis to much of what Hillary stands for rather than accept the fact that Hillary came in 2nd place in the primaries.

In some parts of the world, they refer to this sort of thing as "a cult of personality." Me? I just call it, "stupid."

Wendy   August 25th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Ridiculous! McCain would have had a "surge" of negative attacks against the Clintons if she were the V.P Politics as usual & people actually fall for this garbage. CNN once again is giving McCain all kinds of free advertising, rare to see any Obama ads. The Paris ad was run constantly. Those who would like to see a McCain/Clinton ticket are delusional! Clinton is against EVERYTHING McCain is trying to sell! They need to start looking at the issues instead of the individuals, this isn't Miss Congeniality, it's the Presidency!

Tom   August 25th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Because she disagreed with Obama she lost her status of being a SD. It sounds like a dictatorship to me. Good for her for this ad.

Candy West Virginia   August 25th, 2008 10:00 am ET

See what yoiu puma/pac maniacs and hillary have done? Hope your proud of yourselves because thanks to you, she will NEVER hold another office in this life. So go ahead and vote repuglican, just know that you will never get a chance to vote for her again. She has turned off so many people with her maniacal drive for power and her delusional supporters that she probably couldn't win a council seat in idaho.

victor   August 25th, 2008 10:00 am ET

UNBELIEVABLE ! In my entire life I have never seen such bitterness. It reminds me of a child who doesn't get their way and throws a temper tantrum, except the tantrum has gone on for months. This has become the most self destructive think I've ever witnessed.

mama4obama   August 25th, 2008 10:00 am ET

PUMAs are doing nothing but making Hillary look bad and leaving yourselves wide open to be taken advantage of by Slitherin McCain. How sad it would be for decisions to be made with emotions instead of brains.

LET IT GO   August 25th, 2008 9:59 am ET

THE MCCAIN CAMP BETTER BE VERY CAREFUL. THEY ARE BECOME TO NEGATIVE THIS CAN TURN OFF SOME INDEPENDNET. ALSO IF YOU ARE VOTING FOR MCCAIN JUST BECAUSE HILLARY LOST, YOU WERE NEVER A REAL DEMOCRAT, A REAL DEMOCRAT WILL NOT VOTE FOR ANTHOR THIRD TERM BUSH.

Andrea   August 25th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Ignorance is blissful!!! More power to the blissfully ignorant and when our beloved country falls apart I'll be the first in line to blame these people.

Herman in LA   August 25th, 2008 9:59 am ET

CNN post this,

Take this story and put it where the sun don't shine...

Lucieann   August 25th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Earth to Ms. Bartoshevich~ It's not okay for a Democrat to vote for a Republican and John McCain!! Stop whining, For goodness sakes, what are you smoking, lady?? Hillary will never shirk her Party and join McCain, she has her principles, she lost fair and square.....you people are just disgusting, and I'm glad you state Democratic Party voted you out, missy!!!

R U Serious?   August 25th, 2008 9:58 am ET

you've got to be kidding me!!!!!!

Kansas for Obama   August 25th, 2008 9:58 am ET

I think it is absolutely pathetic that these whiney little babies are voting the oppposite of everything Hillary stood for simply because they are sore losers. My 5 year old has better sense than that. McCain is the anti-Hillary and those so called Democrats that are voting for McCain are not true Democrats. A true Democrat will look at the issues and realize that Obama stands for almost everything Hillary did and McCain does not. So any Hillary supporter that plans to vote for McCain are obviously selfish idiots that don't deserve to be called Democrats...go ahead and vote for McCain, we don't want morons on our side anyway....

Hello!!!   August 25th, 2008 9:57 am ET

Paul Begala warned CNN about Hillary supporters not voting for Obama WAY back in the EARLY primaries. January or February and CNN brushed it off..... I believe he said it was 24% of her voters would not vote for him at that time. Not much difference today. And I'll tell you when it started. When he said "You're likeable enough, Hillary." Then progressed and got solidified when he stated so arrogantly, "I'm sure I can get her voters, I'm not so sure she can get mine."
The person who should have Obama campaign running scared.....
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Great Lady :) What a resume :)

Dick in Sioux Falls   August 25th, 2008 9:56 am ET

This defies belief. These people have never been genuine Democrats, or they would not be supporting a warmonger, anti-abortion, aging war "hero" who has parlayed being shot down and spending 5+ years in a Vietnamese prison into a career in politics. He deserted his first wife for a wealthy blonde, gained headlines by being a so-called "maverick" who has voted over 95% of the time for George W. Bush.
His international naivete was documented when he stated "We are all Georgians", giving false hope to a Georgia National President who very unwisely challenged Russia in a showdown they could not win.
Don't be misled, these are a vew former Clinton supporters who are being used by Karl Rove and the Republicans who could not possibly win this election on the issues.

Jill   August 25th, 2008 9:56 am ET

This is really sad. Have the Hillary people given any thought to what McCain will do if he wins? He'll appoint conservative judges, Roe vs Wade will be in jeopardy and the hard fought rights for women will be out the window.

If Roe vs Wade goes we 'll be back to the days I can remember with women of means going out of the country for abortions and back alley butchering for the rest. Is this really what the Hillary people want or are they just in a non-thinking frenzy???

Adam   August 25th, 2008 9:55 am ET

It is truly sad that McCain is resorting to propaganda to try and woo voters. How about actually wooing them with your policies. Individuals that were supporting Hillary that are voting for McCain are voting with their heart, not their head. If they truly believed in the ideals of Hillary, voting for McCain would not be an option. I guess Americans truly have become deaf, blind, and dumb to what is going on around this country.

Brennan - Seattle, WA   August 25th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Sour grapes. If Clinton supporters go vote for McCain it goes against everything that Hillary stands for. It is a childish and foolish act. If you support McCain that is fine(curious, but fine), but if you are only supporting McCain because Barack beat Hillary then you are an idiot. A vote for McCain shows support for his policies and he clearly disagrees with almost every policy position that Mrs. Clinton holds.

Dominique   August 25th, 2008 9:55 am ET

I really wish the media would stop giving these faux Democrats the time of day.

Obama/Biden '08

Matthew   August 25th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Sad...hopefully this sort of pandering will backfire to independants and the republican base who could clearly see that Hillary Clinton did NOT have the judgment needed for president.

SIMP   August 25th, 2008 9:55 am ET

This goes to show that hillary hasn't done enough to convince her supporters to rally behind Obama. She lost and they are angry so they choose to vote for mc old timer, they are pitiful. I have no doubt that Obama is going to be the next president and these hateful sore losers can kick rocks.

Obama 08

adam   August 25th, 2008 9:55 am ET

anyone who supported Clinton and is now ready to vote for McCain is a member of the Cult of Personality. If you supported Clinton b/c of her ideas and policies there is only one person to vote for and that's Obama.

Beca   August 25th, 2008 9:54 am ET

I am one of them, I will vote for McCain, rather be safe than sorry with an inexpirience Jr. Senator..

TM in CO   August 25th, 2008 9:54 am ET

Wouldn't it be something if a lot of the delegates changed their minds and voted for Hillary? I was for Obama until he started his dirty laundry campaigning like he said he wouldn't. If he mislead us about that, he will mislead about anything. I won't support McCain either. Looks like a lifelong Democrat will be voting anything other than Democrat or Repulican. Neither one can do the job with honesty or integrity

Ilene   August 25th, 2008 9:54 am ET

No it's not really okay to do this. If you vote for McCain instead of Obama, you get what you deserve - and you haven't seen anything yet - just wait until you want your rights as a woman protected. It won't be all you idiot turncoats having the last laugh.

Voting for McCain = Stuck in Stupid!

mabel floyd   August 25th, 2008 9:54 am ET

if hillary can not handle a bunch of whinny old ladies then how would she have handled the guy from russia–the guy from n. korea–the guy from china? i voted for hillary–she lost–obama won–i want a winner–get with the program–
if hillary messes the election for the country then i will work for someone to work against her when she runs for any office–her career should be over. she put herself above the needs of the country and should have to pay for that!!!

Not a tie. Obama wins.   August 25th, 2008 9:53 am ET

College students won't be swayed or lured in by these tactics. They have not been polled, because they have unlisted phone numbers, and they represent a very large demographic that will vote for Obama 3 to 1, or maybe even by a larger margin. And they WILL turn out this year. They're tired of the Republican war machine that knows how to do nothing except attack. So this "Obama and McCain are tied" nonsense will give way to an Obama victory.

ALLAN USA   August 25th, 2008 9:53 am ET

IF no HRC - NO Obama. He is a rock star not person for PRESIDENT. We are going to teach him a lessons he never forget. NO Obama.

bitter voter   August 25th, 2008 9:53 am ET

yellow dog texas democrat no more.

Robert   August 25th, 2008 9:53 am ET

McCain is playing democrats for fools. You gotta love it.

Mike in Columbus   August 25th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Spite... what great a polital stance to take.

Sylvia B   August 25th, 2008 9:53 am ET

I added this to the Kennedy story before I saw this report. Why isn't CNN reporting on the FOX news reporter? CNN, did you see what happened to the FOX reporter? Watch out because you are going to get the same. You have been trying to stir up trouble between the Clinton and Obama supporters. Wolf and Candy (McCain surrogates) are always asking, Is Obama ready? Why is Obama having trouble? Why don't you ask, why is McCain such a liar? or Why doesn't McCain focus on the issues in his stupid ads? CNN, the second worst news organization in the worrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrld! FOX is first.

bij   August 25th, 2008 9:52 am ET

This should be a clear indication to Hillary supporters that Mccain doesn't really care about them but only cares about thier votes...I hope they make the right decision....this is more than an election. It's about the future of our country

Spencer from VA   August 25th, 2008 9:52 am ET

Some of these Hillary supporters have lost their mind. When John McCain has voted 95% of the time in favor of George Bush's policies, you're not a Democrat, you're a Republican. Even Hillary Clinton disagrees with John McCain policies. So go right ahead and jump on the PUMA bandwagon. You guys aren't even real Hillary suppoters if you're going to vote for McSame.

Obama/Biden 08'

Jack Jodell, Minneapolis, MN   August 25th, 2008 9:52 am ET

Nice going, angry Clinton backers. You've allowed yourselves to be used by the McCain camp. AS IF JOHN McCAIN WILL DO ANYTHING AT ALL FOR YOU! The guy is 180 degrees opposed to the beliefs of Hillary OR Obama, but because some of you are being mad, pouting babies due to Hillary's primary loss you say you'll vote McCain, which is REALLY a vote AGAINST Hillary and all she stands for! Stop pouting, grow up, and face the facts: A vote for McCain is a true vote AGAINST HILLARY!!!
OBAMA '08, HILLARY '16!!!

McCain & Hillary Ticket?   August 25th, 2008 9:52 am ET

It would be hard to believe that HIllary would swing over to the republican side in my estimation. However, I have to admit as a lifelong democrat of 40plus years who has never ever even thought of voting republican, that I would be happy as a lark if she did and I'd be so glad to vote for their winning team-up. I wouldn't blame Hillary on iota for moving to the republican side after her hellish experience with the now incredibly corrupt DNC.

tai   August 25th, 2008 9:52 am ET

YA Good job, vote for the person who stands 180 degree from hillary clinton but not Obama, who is close with clinton than mccain can ever be. These idiot hillary supporters disgust me, florida and nader were to blame for the 2000 election and look what we got? George Bush, if you want to be stupid and have history repeat again, your more than welcome to, but history will look at you in disgust, god if the democratic party was given the election on a platter they would still find a way to lose, Thanx HIllary for an "honorable" kitchen sink campaign.

Andrew   August 25th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Go Johnny Go!!!

Lee   August 25th, 2008 9:51 am ET

These people sound really demented, this is why all the DNC members kept asking Sentor Clinton to concede before she went into debt. This proves that there are some sick people in america; they are not patriots if they believe in a person rather than the issues america faces. If McCain wins, I hope these people are ready to fight Russia and have the pride that they are displaying now to join the armed forces and fight as hard as they are now! Probably not, they will sit on their fat a– and watch our children die for no reason whatsoever.

Good Luck!

REPUB FOR OBAMA   August 25th, 2008 9:51 am ET

THAT OK VOTE FOR MCCAIN I WILL VOTE FOR OBAMA. THE DRAFT IS COMING BACK SO YOU ALL CAN BURY YOUR SONS. HAVE A GOOD TIME IF MCCAIN WINS .

OBAMA........08

Sean   August 25th, 2008 9:51 am ET

She's going against everything Hillary Clinton believed in, and she's being used by the Republicans. She's going to have to live with her choice for the rest of her life.

yankeegirl15   August 25th, 2008 9:50 am ET

You can have 'em, we don't want 'em; they're Pretty Ugly Menopausal As--les. Mean, Mean, Mean. The 60's are over you lost then and now.

RFO   August 25th, 2008 9:50 am ET

You have two options: a vote for the future or sit around and think about the past.

Obama/Biden '08

ran   August 25th, 2008 9:50 am ET

Any person who votes for Mccain is or was never a true Democrat. Neither were they a true supporter of HRC and don't really care about this country. No one with even a 1/2 a brain would ever vote for Mccain or a republican this time.

The only way to get our country back is to vote Democratic.

Yes we can get our country back.

Isaac   August 25th, 2008 9:50 am ET

Hillary Clinton lost her viability as a winning candidate with Snipergate. If she had won the nomination you bet your life that McCain would've crucified her with it. If you don't believe so then you're just plain not living in reality.

Mike, TX   August 25th, 2008 9:47 am ET

I watched in 2000 as a group of 9 judges gave the presidency to GW Bush.

I watched in 2008 as a goup of DNC insiders rigged the campaign and gave the nomination to Obama.

Fool me once, shame on you.

Fool me twice....

I'll be votiing McCain in November unless Hilllary comes out of Denver as the nominee.

Filipina   August 25th, 2008 9:47 am ET

Those Hilary supporters that won't back Obama, when Hilary run again I will not back her up and I am sure Obama supporter will do the same. Think again Hilary supporters. When McBush goes to the white house, Hilary will get the blame

Eph   August 25th, 2008 9:47 am ET

Really, Wow. Well I would love to hear intelligent answers to why Hillary supporters would now vote for McCain. It does not make a whole lot of sense, but if someone could say something besides "Hillary got cheated" or something toward that affect, that would be great.

Marie, Canada   August 25th, 2008 9:47 am ET

Here is a real bulletin.

I predict that Hillary Clinton will be named the presumptive Secretary of State by Barack Obama on Thursday. I also feel that this was her preference over being named VP.

Regarding the 18,000,000 that voted for Hillary there were many, maybe even a majority that would have been happy with Hillary or Barack. 18,000,000 were not necessarily only loyal to Hillary. Time to move forward and get a Democrat into Washington to undo all the damage the Republicans have done. Time for Hillary's supporters to truly support her wishes and vote for Obama. Hillary will make a tremendous Secretary of State.

Jim Wade, Iowa   August 25th, 2008 9:47 am ET

It truely takes an uneducated ignorant American to go from voting from Hillary Clinton, to John McCain. They have almost completely different policy views, yet Clinton has nearly identical views to Obama.

Debby   August 25th, 2008 9:46 am ET

Clinton can't be on McCain's ticket they both would lose and I want both to come out winners in the end. I do believe alot of Clinton Dems. will vote McCain though if Obama doesn't give her a good cabinet which should be mentioned at the convention if he wants her voters.

NObama   August 25th, 2008 9:46 am ET

yup, I have to agree... I don't want to see McCain win, but I would LOVE seeing BHO lose!

McCain 08
Hillary 12

Machiavelli   August 25th, 2008 9:45 am ET

In order to get revenge, first you must win

How low   August 25th, 2008 9:45 am ET

I guess people will do anything out of desperation.

PELOSI SUCKS   August 25th, 2008 9:44 am ET

Democrat for Mccain here!

What pelosi and dean did is unacceptable.

The way BO has flip flopped on MI and FL..first silencing their votes so he could secure the nomination in name of " THE RULES" and then allowing them to be counted when it was TOO LATE.

I cannot condone the DNC's actions. Thank God MCcain is a MODERATE

Latinos for Obama/Biden   August 25th, 2008 9:43 am ET

SAD NEWS: Panamanian McCain campaign playing Clinton loyalists like fools! Sad, very sad and they don't even see it.

Sharon   August 25th, 2008 9:43 am ET

Gosh I saw the ad with Debra Bartoshevich and I love it.

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