August 26, 2008
Posted: 01:24 PM ET

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Clinton will make a 'compelling case' for Obama, her spokesman said.
Clinton will make a 'compelling case' for Obama, her spokesman said.

(CNN) — In one of the most anticipated speeches of the week, Hillary Clinton will urge her backers — some of which remain wary of supporting Barack Obama — to unify behind the party's presumptive nominee.

Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines tells CNN the onetime rival of Obama will make a compelling case the Illinois senator must be the next President of the United States.

She will also express her appreciation for those who supported her primary bid and focus on the differences between Obama and McCain, not those between herself and the Illinois senator.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Darrius   August 26th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

I agree with Brian from NJ.

If Obama loses, there is no way Hillary will get nominated in 2012, let alone win the general election. All of this vitriol started after Hillary was mathematically eliminated people will remember that. All of Obama's people will still be mad at her; all the African-Americans will still be mad at her; and Mark Warner still be out there as a lock to carry Virginia. All this

The only way Hillary will get to be President is in 2016 after two Obama terms.

Hillary lost it when she voted for the Iraq war. She gambled and lost.

David   August 26th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

In my lifetime, I have never witnessed such nonsense and self-destructive behavior in the American voting group. That any Hillary supporter would vote for John McCain signals a willingness to sacrifice the well being of the country to behave like a child that takes their toys and runs home to momma because they did not get what they wanted.

I cannot imagine that ANY American is so selfish, and so pissy about anything that they would sacrifice the nation. If anyone feels that helping McCain win will bring Hillary back in four years they are sadly mistaken. If Hillary supporters throw this election the rest of us will remember, for the pain the country is likely to feel as a result will be substantial enough to keep that memory alive and well for four or eight years. Her only hope is to run AFTER Obama fills his term. Should he lose, it is all over for the Clintons.

John in Ohio   August 26th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Heck, you can make a case for Obama simply by using the only thing McCain has been using to try to get people to vote for him.

The only thing McCain is running on is that he isn't Obama.

A very compelling case for Obama is that he's not McCain.

It'd be great if people, in the media and out of it, would hold McCain to the same standard to which they hold Obama. It'd be great if they'd make the same demands for substance of McCain that they make of Obama. All McCain has going for him is "libruls r scary", "black folks r scary", and "5.5 years in a POW camp".

I won't be surprised if McCain gets elected, but I will be disappointed.

Stephina   August 26th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

A poster above stated: " He (Obama) has been chosen by God to lead this county"……you are joking right???

In my book, Obama is more like the anti-Christ. His rise exemplifies it!!!

cheryl aNN   August 26th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE HILLARY OR OBAMA COMMENT ON AIR CONCERNING THIS ISSUE:
"HOW IS IT THAT A LIBERAL LIKE OBAMA IS PRO CHOICE AND HE SELECTS A RUNNING MATE WHO IS CATHOLIC"? EVERYONE KNOWS CATHOLICS DO NOT IN ANY WAY ENDORSE PRO CHOICE!

I FEEL THAT IT IS CRITICAL THAT THIS SUBJECT BE ADDRESSED ON TELEVISION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO EXPLAIN… THIS IS VERY CONFUSING AND CONFLICTING FOR VOTERS TRYING TO REACH THEIR DECISION.

THANK YOU, CHERYL

anti puma   August 26th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

As an american - i think the only fair thing for me to do is to hold my vote hostage, regardless of the potential damage that might cause. its either my way or the highway! If not hillary then to hell with the rest of the country!!!!

wait a second… thats not american at all!!! what i should REALLY do is vote based on POLICIES. i mean, gee, i really love hillary, and wish she were running, but she's not. she's supporting barack obama. so i guess the only logical thing for me to do is to take a look at each candidate (obama / mccain) and decide who represents my values, morals and beliefs. As a former Clinton supporter, it seems that person is Obama - so even though he's not my first choice, he's definitely better for this country than McCain.

TSAH from Virginia   August 26th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

TO ALL HILLARY SUPPORTERS WHO WANTS TO VOTE FOR MCsame!!!

BARACK OBAMA has already made History and you descendants will read about it in the history books!! And yes, we may not see history as promising as this for decades to come because of America!!!

Hillary, by losing, also made history - in a way. BUT, she would NEVER make the REAL history she wants to be in 2012!!! REMEMBER: You need OBAMA supporters TOO!!!

STOP TALKING STUPID !!!
OBA-DEN 2008-2016!!! YES WE WILL "WITHOUT YOU"!!!

John Smith   August 26th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

I'd love to hear from Cindy MCCain. This nation must be getting tired of electing incompetent and senile people as leaders to nowhere. Just look at where this nation has been in the past 8 years because of FEAR!!! You wake up each day and listen to dead beat fools who claim nothing but service to this nation. Are parents, teachers, doctors etc. not serving this nation? War vs. disease; the doctors, parents, and teachers are the true heros of the United States, not war pilots!!

ELIZABETH FOR OBAMA   August 26th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

It would be so awesome if Bill and Hillary would join Barack, Michelle, Joe and Jill and the Denver Stadium on Thursday night.

The Republican's, Rush Limbaugh and CNN only want to try to divide the Democratic Party.

Don't let them do it.

I've got news   August 26th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

I've got news for all you PUMA's, delusional disgruntled Hillary supporters who make stuff up about Obama "slapping around" (as if!–Clinton attacked Obama far more than she attacked him, and I'm not a fan of the Clintons at all, but I know that NOBODY "slaps" them around) the Clintons, the DNC treating them unfairly, etc. The Clintons don't have anyone to blame for losing but themselves and contrary to what you people obviously believe, they are not entitled to the President. The bottom line is that you people have some sort of weird psychosis going on where you just make stuff up about Obama to rationalize your emnity, when the reality is that you're just mad at him because he the nerve to actually run and win. But my bigger point is this: if Obama loses, and it's clear that it was because of Hillary supporters voting for McCain, then you can forget Hillary winning the Presidency in 2012. She may be able to win the nomination, but she won't win the white house. African Americans, who would have voted for Hillary had she won the nomination despite all these claims that they supposedly think the the Clintons are racist, will be so hurt and dissappointed that they will not for her. You Hillary diehards act like you are totally oblivious to the fact that 49% of the country really dislikes Hillary and doesn't want to see her anywhere near the white house. That means she has to win on the margins. Blacks are going to either vote against Hillary or sit out the election just to pay you guys back for the way you treated Obama, and if that happens, she has no chance of winning. Bush overperforming with religious blacks in Ohio in 2004 is what won him the election. It will be PUMA all over again in 2012 and payback is gonna be a you know what.

Gloria   August 26th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

What does Senator Clinton really owe O'Bama??????

KATHLEEN   August 26th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Hilllary don't have a chance in h— to win 2012! Really.

18,000,000 plus the disenfranchised   August 26th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

I love Hillary,and I have a deep admiration for Bill Clinton,but I don't think even Hillary can make a compelling case for Obama. If she does,it will just show she should have been President…..anyone that can take a pile of "feces" and convince people it is a "Tea Cake", deserves to be President.

tim   August 26th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Dont do it Mrs. Clinton.
Obama has never had a job
Has no experience
Never made any
tough decisions
Has 0 credibility on any issue because he has just been a windbag all his life.
For folks who have worked all there lives to support their families
with good honest work and common decency Obama is a big
nothing. He has done so little but self serving acts and talking.

Wow   August 26th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Youre all ants. Your vote doesn't count anyway. The electoral college and a rigged system elects the President, not you. Stay home.

Lyn   August 26th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Michelle tried to act likes Hillary. Shame on her, she has never could be and never will be. I am sure she maybe practice last night speech for weeks or months and oneone wrote it for her to talk about it.

Jason   August 26th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Being a lifelong Republican I can't support John McCain and his sick morals. After cheating on his first wife and never having anything to do with his children makes me sick! How low can this guy be? Bad morals = Bad President.
This year I will vote for Obama.

cph9680   August 26th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Repeal the 19th Amendment!
If women can't vote intelligently, they can't vote at all!

Who gives a   August 26th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

PUMA's don't love their Country because they do not support Obama and we better support Obama because in 8 years Hillary will not win - you will "remember". After 8 years of Obama you will be begging for someone, anyone to to fix our Country. Obama is going to put us all in danger with his stupidity.

Your stupid threats are meaningless - you must be running scared that your empty headed Obama just might not beat McCain.

Never Obama!! Hillary supporter for McCain - I love saying that to Obama and his supporters. You cannot scare us - are smarter than you.

YES WE WILL   August 26th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Go Hillary -

I really am looking forward to hearing your speech.

I'm a Republican voting for Barack Obama.

Tex Ann gone independent   August 26th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

That's it, all you Obama lemmings, make your nasty comments about Clinton.
You nimrods are NOT doing Obama any good with your continued vitriolic remarks.
If you want the Clinton people to vote for Obama, remember that old line about "catching more flies with honey than vinegar".
Why the hey would any Clinton people want to work for and support Obama when you people keep making such venemous nasty remarks about them?
Get a grip, people!!

mike   August 26th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

They are in negotiations to see how much hillary and bill will endorse oshama.

Foreign observer   August 26th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

She is from 21st century. A pity that the Republican opponent is still in the 20th century and in his mind he never came back from Vietnam.

Katie Pittsburgh   August 26th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Once we have elected McCain into office, perhaps next time they will listen to the 18,000,000 strong Hillary supporters …

Go Hillary! 2012!

not if 18,000,000 voices are still second best again. Sorry, it was close and she did well but PUMA's are so full of themselves

Sandy   August 26th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Hillary has said some things when She was in the battle, but now that it's over She will do waht it takes to get Obama in Office, so I'm not going to judge her, if she supports Obama She gets my support as well. Not one person is perfect and we all have had some regrets in life. Get over it.

Alex, ATL   August 26th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

it is just CNN and other media making teh hype about Hilarry/Obama rift to help the ratings for tonight…she will speak and then for 2 hrs we will have to listen to ridicilous commentators who will say she supported Him enough and those who will say she did not…it is all just a media circus, while the country is bleeding, while economy is suffering, while we getting poorer every day……

Euphemia, Dublin, Ireland   August 26th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

She had better - she has damaged the Party enough already.

Annie   August 26th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Hillary Supporters: By casting a vote for McCain you are proving only one thing, that McCain was your choice all along…..you must be one of those Republicans recruiters to stir up the Democratic voters. Hopefully you won's succeed.
OBAMA IN 2008!!

Marc PDX   August 26th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Why is it up to Hillary to unite the party? Isn't that Obama's job, as the leader? I'm starting to think Obama is one of those "lightweights" that talks a good game and looks good, but when you work with him he does nothing, then takes the credit. What, exactly, is Obama going to do besides talk?

Obama: "Yes We …" ### … yeah, yeah, whatever…

Frustration in Florida   August 26th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

How about real change from within DNC starting with removing Dr. Dean and changing primary rules: no caucuses, not punishing of states that have the right to vote whenever they want because we do not agree that some states should have a better opportunity to decide who should be the nominee. Reform that means the Democratic leadership does not impose his candidates using super delegates. WE want a real democratic party and Obama does not represent that. I am grossly disgusted with the "DEMOCRATIC PARTY" and I hope we can stop this undemocratic shenanigans. That's why I am voting republican this year and It has nothing to do with Obama, the color of his skin or how inept he is.

Foreign observer   August 26th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

At least she is not a maverick. A maverick in international policies is the worst that can happen to the US. The world wants to be consulted and involved.

M.R.   August 26th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Clinton has, so far demonstrated that she cannot or will not even lead some of her own delegates to support Obama despite her saying she is supporting him. This reflects ON HER..either her credibiilty to act in keeping with her words or on her ability to convince and lead her own loyalists..

The former Clinton delegate who did an ad for McCain should have received a personal call from Hillary Clinton telling her that she should NOT do it, that McCain has less in common with her than Obama and that if she supports Hillary, she should know that Hillary will have more access to an Obama White House…and policy with Obama. She either conveyed she did not care what they did "out of loyalty" or she did not lead. Either way, if she is to retain any credibility , she needs to step up and get her people to close ranks behind her party's nominee. Obviously, one can see how her own campaign was not well managed.

Liza in CT   August 26th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Why do Hillary and Bill have to show that they support Barack Obama100%?
The Clinton clan publicly:
-said Obama is not prepared for a 3AM call
-said Obama is not qualified to be President
-said they can't confirm he is not Muslim?
-said Obama's a fairy tale
-said Obama's a boy / kid
-said "shame on you Barack Obama"
-invited Obama to be Vice President while he was ahead in delgates. Clean it up Clinton's, clean it up. You fed this crap to people , now clean it up.

Michael   August 26th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Hillary…she's like the bad dream that won't go away!! Then you have Bill to deal with. Really, give it up already!! You lost, get over yourself, and move on to writing memoirs.

Ellie   August 26th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Clinton supporters need to stop focusing on all the wrong things. This is NOT about YOU or me. It's about ALL our futures and the future of my kids, your kids, the NEXT BIGGER AND BRIGHTER GENERATION!

We OWE it to them to NOT SCREW this up. Hillary Clinton is absolutely RIGHT is rallying her troops and reminding them, that if she does NOT support John McCain's failed policies and if you are a TRUE supporter of hers, you would NOT betray her for your own selfish reasons and bad "sportsmanship-like excuses". We live in a time where a race is just a race, someone had to WIN, and someone had to LOSE, but the focus should be on the BIGGER PICTURE.

The lives of our young sons, and daughters, your families and mine, the country and the WORLD. THIS IS OUR TIME DEMOCRATS!!!

THIS IS OUR TIME TO BRING "HONOR, DECENCY AND CREDIBILITY" BACK INTO THE WHITE HOUSE.

We have been "hood-winked" ENOUGH and we've been disgraced enough by Karl Rowe, George Bush, Dicky Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, etc.

WE NEED TO UNITE and PROVE TO THE WORLD THAT WE ARE NOT GOING TO PLAY THE "FOOL" ANYMORE BY VOTING TO A PRESIDENT WHO WANTS TOO,…
- send our children to WAR, WAR, WAR,
- who VOTED AGAINST the GI BILL
- who wants to shut down women's RIGHT TO CHOOSE.
- who VOTED ON THE IRAQ WAR
- who supports 90% of George Bush's FAILED policies
- who LIED about his divorce, while obtaining a marriage license while STILL LEGALLY MARRIED!!
- who can't remember how MANY houses he has? Senility?
- who can't remember the difference between the Shiites or Sunnis
- who calls us Georgians when we are clearly AMERICANS!!!
- who is NO LONGER a Maverick nor a "straight talker".
- who swore NOT to go "negative" (see Cindy McCain's interview)
and YET has taken on the "fear-mongering, low-road, kitchen sink" strategies.
- who is clueless when it comes to computer technology!!
- who appears to have nothing of substance to say except, I WAS A POW, I WAS A POW, I WAS A POW, I WAS A POW, I WAS A POW, I WAS A POW, I WAS A POW.

I mean Jesus, NEED I say more?

JANIE   August 26th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

The Republicans have requested that all Republicans hit the blogs to keep the Clinton/Obama rift going. "It will help our efforts to elect John McCain as the next President of the United States".
WAKE UP AMERICA……..Losing young lives in war to fulfill one mans dream has proven to be very costly.
Be careful, the DRAFT will be coming for a loved one near you!

Raymond Duke   August 26th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

To all you Obama supporters trying to say she would be happy to be a political appointed flunky in the administration. Two types of people go this route 1. Senate or house members who have lost their seats and or looking for easy employment. Why would you want to leave a powerful job for one of these. It would be like asking a CEO to take a cut and become the janitor. The second is corporate leaders who are going to take the position to futher the companies financial bottom line with contracts and will return in some capacity within four to eight years to their positions. So all you Obama supporters need to quite trying to feed the B.S. like your Black Messiah does .

Lyn   August 26th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

I am a Hillary supporter, no matter what she said and is going to say, will come out and vote for McCain. Emotional speech from Obama's wife is not enouhg to convince that he can do the job, everything that he promoted remain to be seen. What did the Kenedy really do for this country anyway?

sherry for Obama   August 26th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

If Hilary thinks she can cause division among the party so that her pumas vote for McCain , then thinking in 2012 that she can run and win the presidency she will be sadly mistaken.
Myself and I'm sure all of Obamas supporters will make sure she doesnt get the democratic nomination.
Many of Hilarys suppoters are such haters and very bigoted to say the least.

Its really too bad that some people cant look beyond the color of ones skin….

checkthisout   August 26th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

WATCH THE DEMOCRATS CRY AGAIN TONIGHT.

BIDEN CRIED THIS MORNING.

AND WATCH EVERYBODY APPLAUD.

But When Hillary Cried on the Campaign Trail Everybody including
Obama found it DISGUSTING.

This is very SEXIST if you ask me……..
And it is not the way to treat the LADY.

Jeff   August 26th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Hypocrite!

Robert   August 26th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Here is what I think could happen. Hillary will take the stage tonight and begin a speach affirming Obama and the "change for America" he is pushing. But then, she will turn the table on him and claim that if you want REAL CHANGE, then she is formerly placing her name in nomination and all the delegates that have been pledged to her should now vote "as pledged" and she will take the nomination right out from under Obama. Remember, the creditials committee restored the votes of Florida and Michigan which means that Hillary would have won the popular vote and the delegate count would be very close.
Had she intended to truly back Obama, she would have "ended" her campaign. Instead, she "suspended" her campaign which leaves the door open for her to re-enter the race and now place her name in nomination before the convention. Tonight could be very interesting!!!

aware   August 26th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

You angry, mean Obama fans need to demonstrate unity. You are helping to sink Obama! :)

Indiana Voter   August 26th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

I really do not understand the people who say that they love and support Hillary but refuse to pay attention to what she says! The primary was tough on both sides and left a lot of bitter feelings on both sides. That's understandable. What isn't understandable is that not only would a Hillary supporter defy her wishes, s/he will deliberately make Hillary look bad and lose any chance she has in the future for a great political career.

This election is NOT about Obama or Hillary. It's about our country and our children. We need to do what is best for them and voting for McCain who believes the opposite of Hillary is not only a slap in Hillary's face, it's a slap in the face against our dear beloved country!

Stella   August 26th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

I would never vote for a candidate who stood up in front of thousands, not to mention millions of tv viewers and said she and Chelsea had to hide behind vehicles to "dodge sniper fire in Bosnia." Hillary Clinton wouldn't get my vote in 2012 nor any other year. I don't trust liars and people who can't run their own campaign let alone the country. She can praise Obama all she wants tonight. I feel just as strongly about not ever casting a vote for her as her ignorant PUMA followers feel about Obama.

TO ALL MCCAIN VOTERS   August 26th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Is it me, or does the Clinton/Obama 'feud', being fed by the press remind u of tabloid Journalism?

Making a mountain out of a molehill. Clinton is a mature and smart politician and she and Obama have mended any fences and moved forward.

The PRESS should stop making it out like a fight between two celebrities JUST because it appeals to the lizard brain of the consumerist American.

I know it brings in viewers but go the higher road.

MCCain also, could afford to not use the 3AM phone call ad against Obama, just because it makes me think of him up at 3AM trying to pee.

Karrie   August 26th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Too little, too late. Take a good look at the woman in the photo. If Obama loses this election, it is this woman’s ego that divided the Democratic party, and the blame will be laid squarely at her feet. Two political careers will be over.

Loretta   August 26th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

This whole election is resting on Hillarys shoulders! She, and she alone will determine the outcome? What kind of person blames someone else for their failures? A loser, that's who. I would hate to have the whole party expecting me to carry the ball for this election, when I am not even the chosen nominee! The DNC has done this to themselves by choosing a less then credible nominee.

ObamaAllTheWay   August 26th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

No body can get through the tick headed PUMAs's their her is up their
A*ss not they added the foot.

David W.   August 26th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Go Hillary. Tell it like it is. We Love You.

Neutralizer   August 26th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Brian, NJ

Read your post again, your logic is JUVENILE!

YOUTH IS WASTED ON THE YOUNG!

KATHLEEN   August 26th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Let's watch for sincerity. Does she have it?

ZANE   August 26th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

The Rep.'s want to keep this rift going, afterall, it's their only chance of electing McCain. If they divide the Dem's, McCain is in like flint!
Bring on the DRAFT…McCain wants our youth for the next 100 years!
OBAMA IN 08!

aware   August 26th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Hillary will say what she has to plus a good bit that she wants to say, and leave much between the lines for you to fill in! :)

But, it is too late for Hillary to help the arrogant novice who threw her under the bus!

Obama's arrogance and belief in his own infallibility have undermined his party and his future! Barack, the user, will lose!

The democrats blew it big time this election! :(

My prayers are for Hillary, Bill and Chelsea this week! :)

This former democrat will still vote for McCain 08! Country comes before party and John McCain is a moderate in touch with mainstream America! :)

I am the voter   August 26th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

I voted for Hillary. She will not tell me how to cast my vote. I would never vote for Obama becuase he of the many things he has done in his past. It is not matter a matter of spite, I will never support an anti semite.

Democrat for McCain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Renee   August 26th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

For all of you who say you won't vote for Barack, it doesn't matter. He does not need your vote anyway. God almighty has the last word at the end of the day. This is Barack's time. He has been chosen by God to lead this county and man cannot stop what God has planned. All of you believers of the world have faith. Barack Obama will be our next president of the USA.

Pick Me! Pick Me!   August 26th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Hillary and her supporters should remember who helped put Bill in office. If you choose to vote for McCain just to get back at the DNC, you had better realize just might happen to your candidate in 2012. Let me spell it out to you. The Black Voter helped Bill along with people like me. We will remember.

Monte Brown   August 26th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

What Obama supporters, also known as the haters, liars and demagogues, must understand is that they can't force anyone to do anything. We will not vote for Obama in the general period. Turning your nose up at us, calling us idiots and continuing the hate and criticism is not the way to get our votes. WE ARE VOTING MCCAIN. Eat your peas and like them.

jeanette from Charlotte   August 26th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Well, it's now or never for Hillary. Her dirty political way of campaigning has nearly destroyed Obama's chance of winning this election. Her dirty campaigning has been used against her by the McCane camp. Her dirty campaigning has now shifted the convention away from Obama and into the Hillary convention. Her dirty campaigning has shifted the election away from the issues and squarely onto her.
I'll honestly say that the democrats had the November elections in the bag until Hillary and her dirty campaign made the democrats look like complete idiots that can't even run their own party much less a country (yes, thats the next election attack ad).
Senator Obama has lost the chance to become the greatest president in decades, and I blame it completely on HIllary Clinton.

steve   August 26th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Could someone tell Hillary's supporters that Hillary and Hillary alone is responsible for her winning or losing the nomination?

Ralph   August 26th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Let me see if I get this? If Obama loses it will be Hillarys fault? If he wins does she get all the glory? Thought I'd throw that out there for you Obama-bots to chew on.

pa   August 26th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

All the obama people do is pick ; pick ;pick no wonder the clinton people say they won;t vote for obam
well i pumped my tirers up and it didnt save a dime in gas
so hows nobrain obama going to run this country
when he doesnt have a clue

Rolanda from Memphis   August 26th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Ok so if you don't want to vote for Obama fine nobody's gonna beg you! Sore Losers! Sucks to be all of us when because of YOU we are in wars all across the world.

Me   August 26th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

She should. If the Democrats loose this election, it will be solely her fault for running such a negative primary campaign and poisoning people against Obama.

Joe Cheesehead, WI   August 26th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Arrrgh the pain of “quirk of fate” that runs down my spine.

Makes no sense whatsoever other than malice how someone can go from voting for Clinton to voting for McCain. But then again the thinly veiled message is you only voted for a person and have never looked and don’t care to know about any of the issues that affect how policy is formulated.

Ooooh the pain of irony runs down my spine.

Paula please post !!   August 26th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

I think there is SO much angst with Hillary voters..you could almost taste it last night. Watching every moment, allot of the audience was not very responsive to praise for Barack. That lack of "fire" was because the Hillary issue should have been dealt with LAST night..move all the hard feelings out of the way. My gosh you could drive a 747 through the division.
We will see,time will tell. I think a place on Obama's cabinet may depend on her getting her troops in line. What haven't these people paid off her debt!!??I don't get that part either. If I were Hillary that would bother me..put your money where your mouth is PUMA! It isn't up to Obama supporters to get your Lady Hillary out of this jampot!

Amy   August 26th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

What you all did and do to this woman is a disgrace for America.

B   August 26th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

It doen't make a difference what she says. Who is going to believe her? Her negative campaign hurt Obama and the party. It's too late now. And for all those PUMA supporter - Clinton doesn't stand a chance ever! Not in 2012, not ever! The time is now and she missed it.

Republican for Obama   August 26th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

I have been very critical of the Clintons, but I have to hold out some positive hope that Hillary Clinton will do what is best not only for her, but also the Democratic Party and America in general. I hope that her speech is remarkable and I wish her luck.

Arack Bobama   August 26th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Yes, Mrs. Clinton will talk about what an "honorable man" Barack is. Shakespear would have been impressed!

rosestoraska   August 26th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

I OWN MY VOTE, not Hillary Clinton. Anything she says no longer matters. We have serious doubts about this inexperienced and overly ambitious politican called Obama. I will be voting for McCain.

Mike D   August 26th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

She will declare she is not running in 2012. Good for her, now THAT is truly graceful.

Brian, NJ   August 26th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

If he loses, she will never win in 2012. More of us voted for Obama plus all of those kids who are 16 & 17 who can't vote this time will remember in 2012. Accept it Hillary supporters, her only road to the White House is 2016 after two terms of Obama. Of course by then we will all support Sebelius and she'll lose again anyway, but at least to a woman.

Karen Conine   August 26th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

I know that Senator Clinton and President Clinton, both will make great, emotional speeches. Please know, that it makes no difference what either say - they cannot change my mind to vote for Obama. This will be the first time in 36 years of voting for president that I will not pull the democrate lever. I feel that the party has put all the pressure on the Clintons to get Obama elected - they can't-only Obama can. He does not have the experience or the drive to do it. The only reason Obama has the nomination is because he is a "yes man" The Clintons are not! They work for the people of the United States.

The party will lose again.

Independent-Latina-for-OBAMA   August 26th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

WELL SAID……."UNITED"! Mrs. Clinton has no choice but to support Sen. Obama, and she HAS DONE MORE than any other past opponent!
The Clintons are smart politicians, they KNOW that if they blow-it…… they WILL BECOME THE PARTY PIRAHS.
I BELIEVE THEY WILL DO THE RIGHT THING, AND MEAN IT! BECAUSE THE CLINTONS……UNLIKE THE "PUMAS" LOVE THEIR COUNTRY!

Eugene   August 26th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Thank you, Hillary, for your crucially needed help! America will wake up and hopefully stay awake in the next few weeks, and vote with their hearts and minds about things that matter and not the stupid nonsense which has divided and diverted us for far too long. Divided and diverted we should not be.

Hillary   August 26th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Obama supporters - Hillary owes you nothing. She owes Obama nothing. He is now the one running - it is up to him to win on his own merits - not hers. I wish Hillary would stop doing anything for him. I will not vote for him no matter what she kind of speech she makes.

She can run for President in 2012 if she wants. Who are any of you to tell her she has to promise not to. Are you totally nuts.

Obama needs to sell himself. He is a leech - he wants other people to do the job for him but get to be President.

McCain is my pick now - Obama - you empty suit - go and take a flying leap.

Jack   August 26th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

She will only talk about herself and her husband - and what a great president her husband was. That is all that is important to her - building the Clintons power. She thinks we are all pawns to that end.

Clinton 2012? Think about it before you dream it!   August 26th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

For all you Clinton supporters (I mean Obama Haters!) do you really think that if Obama loses this election because of Hillary and her PUMA loving ilk, that she EVER will have a snowballs chance in H*LL of ever winning a democratic nomination for Dog Catcher? Think again!

It will always be remembered that she and Bill (and YOU) contributed the downfall of this country's greatest chances to move beyond the last four years of broken government, ineffectual "leadership", economic decay and diminished credibility on the international scene. All for what? Because you can't deal with the democratic system in place to elect our leaders? Because you feel disrespected or betrayed? Because the first Woman was nominated?

Do you not realize that your behavior sets back the accomplishments of women like Hillary by decades because fopr years Americans will will be saying "For G_D sakes, don't ever put a woman up for nomination again because you know what happens if she loses!!"

Lastly, imagine if Hillary won and the 90+% of African Americans that voted for him said they would support McCain! Ask yourself, doesn't that sound as ridiculous as the behavior you are all exhibiting?

Obama Supporter   August 26th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

REPUBLICAN IMPOSTERS for Hillary:

Charlotte
Jan from Boca Raton
Griff
Any McCain supporter with a Latino name.
proud army and navy mom

PM   August 26th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

If Hillary had won the nomination and disrespected Obama and the party and splitting it like he has, there is NO WAY Obama's people would have voted for Hillary. I'm done with Obama- I expect to be stabbed in the back by republicans not my own party. Michelle will never be a Hillary and she should stop trying.

al in memphis   August 26th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Ever notice at the end of a football game. The same guys who are trying to tear each other head off are shaking hands and hugging each other. That competition. You viewers should have never fallen for the media-hyped discord between these two canidates.
What's worst, now you carry your anger like it is a badge of honor. Yeah, the suspense of having the first female president has been building for 4 years and now that it didn't happen people want to hate everything in site.

Here's a clinton statement to cling to — Bill once said if you have two canidates and one is appealing to your fears and the other appealing to your hope. Choose the one appealing to your hope

Mancho, AAton T.   August 26th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

It will be fantastic for Senator Hilary Clinton to standup enormously firm in support of Barrack Obama. She should make it honestly clear that, she believes none of her followers are racist or will become racist afterward, and that the rational her supporters support her was due to her ideologies, not because of racial support. So there is absolutely no reason any of her supporters should vote for Senator McCain, because her dreams has nothing in common with senator McCain. A vote for senator McCain from her support will be seen contrarily, as a racial vote, not an ideological vote. This will be heeling for herself and Barrack in many ways, I suppose.

Aaron Tsherk Mancho Rezeh

the way I see it in Canada   August 26th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Morons Hillary will never win in '12 or '16 or ever if you don't get in line.

hawaii voter   August 26th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Well, after last nights press coverage of the Dem Convention, I have come to realize one thing:

CNN does NOT have the best political team on television….

We switched over to PBS and were extremely pleased with Jim Lehrer and his analysis team–they were fair and balanced, not unnecessarily hung up on the search for controversy, avoided the whole stringing out of the Clinton followers that CNN is obsessed with, and put several lesser speeches like those of Barack's sister and Jesse Jackson Jr. in proper important perspective–while Carville and the pundits wanted only to downplay them and call the night "wasted."

Incidentally, did anyone see the brisk comment of Caroline Kennedy to Wolf Blitzer's rude prodding about the process of selecting a VP choice?

"No, I am not going to walk you through it. It was a confidential process."

Sheepish Wolf promptly shut up:)

Phil in KC   August 26th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

I only hope that she can make that case. Her followers seem to have a blind faith - except when it comes to the issues.
I didn't start out as an Obama supporter. My early favorite was Biden very closely edging out Dodd, followed by Edwards. I even put Kucinich above Obama and Clinton. But, as those people fell by the wayside, I was forced to re-examine my choices. When it came to Clinton vs. Obama, it took a long time to come to a decision because they were very close on the issues. I eventually settled on Obama because of the differences in their health care plans and because I thought he ran a more positive campaign.
My point is, you roll with the tide and go with the candidate still standing that most closely mirrors your own position on the issues. That's politics.

People Undergoing Mental Anguish   August 26th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Wow, the Hillary/PUMA supporters in this thread are absolutely hilarious. It's always someone else's fault isn't?

"My candidate ran a crappy campaign down the stretch and lost, it must be Obama's fault."

"Obama supporters are mean, I'm not gonna vote for him, I'll vote for McCain."

Remember the little kid who takes his ball and goes home from the playground? That kid is PUMA.

Isaac   August 26th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

The immature ways that Clinton and her PUMA supporters have handled themselves both during and after the primaries only proves for certain for me that the best person won.

Dave in Houston   August 26th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

I hope she is indignant about McCain's use of her commercials to slam Obama.

This gives her license to go off on McCain old school. He picked the fight and I hope, like Bill Clinton before her, she also counter-attacks very vigorously.

It's not only because it would seem low for Obama himself to attack McCain in certain ways, it also would be a strong message to her supporters that voting for McCain would be a horrible choice and is 100% contrary to what she hopes her supporters to do.

Let 'er rip, Hillary.

Barney   August 26th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Hello - you are right - just like SHE and SHE ALONE was responsikble for HER losing.

There.

Everyone needs to STOP AND THINK !!!! Emotions are getting everyone in trouble.

steve   August 26th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Thank you to those who have spoken for reason, unity and the Democratic policies that all of the major Democratic candidates supported and continue to support.

But reading this stuff convinces me more than ever that Hillary's insane supporters are going to sabotage Obama and elect McCain, and then they will have the unmitigated gall to expect that the one half of the Democratic party that DID NOT vote for Hillary will unite behind Hillary in 2012 ( shockingly for half of the party Hillary is NOT their first choice, who'd have thought based on the fact that apparently Hillary and only Hilary and no one else could ever possibly ever deserve the nomination ever ever). Good luck with that.

Eileen from Maine   August 26th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Hillary will say all the right things in public, striking just the right tone.
It is what goes on behind the scenes that is keeping her in the limelight. She has done everything she could to convince her supporters that she was somehow cheated out of the nomination.
There is a reason Hillary 'suspended' her campaign rather than ending it. There is a reason that Hillary didn't release her delegates immediately. There is a reason all of the emails from the Clintons have been 95% about her and 5% about Obama.

The reason is Hillary Clinton is still running for President and her ego will not allow her to stop.

She will allow her baby to be cut in two so that she at least gets half, rather than give it up for the sake of the baby.

chuks   August 26th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

There is something about looking into her eyes and you know that she is forcing herself. I will read her well today but I don't think such a vicious lady like Hillary will ever change

lloyd kandasammy   August 26th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

people get real Obama is a flash in the pan, the very use of biden, one of his stongest critics is proof that he doesn t have the experience, particularly as relates to foriegn affairs, the USA is not a stupid third world country where u can have any jak rabbit like a bharat jagdeo of guyana running a country, u are the first world and the most pwerful nation, hilalry was blindsided by people caught up in a moment, its all beginning to unravel and why should she help him get elected he needs to do that shes not running for president he is

vote mc cain will be safer and so hilalry will run again and win in 2012 once people realise that the best leader was not chosen…down with obama vin biden

larry buchas   August 26th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Clinton supporters need to follow Hillary's lead. We cannot afford another right-wing disaster.

This country cannot afford to stay the course, albeit, the wrong course.

Crush Rush   August 26th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Pumas are nothing more than Rush Limbaughs Republican operatives.They are part of the Operation Chaos.You will see many of them jailed tonight at the Convention for causing problems.

Erin in Edmonds WA   August 26th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Since when do the Clinton's run everything. She has provided McCain with enough bullets to shoot Obama's campaign to little pieces.

I hate her, I hate her supporters, and if the Dems lose–I will wholly blame the Clinton's and her menopausal idiot supporters for being so childish and righteous. Not true Dems–only if their stupid lady gets in there. Obama has given her more than she deserves. Her name is being placed in nomination, and the delegates have full voting rights. She has been asked to speak. Obama owes her nothing, and his supporters are not obligated to pay down her debt–I don't pay for financial responsibility for anyone… She's a fool, and a spiteful pig. Down with the Clintons and all they stand for.

Patrick   August 26th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

To you Clinton die-hards who want to vote for McCain, here is he deal.
You are ruining Hillary's political future!

If Obama looses beacue of you lot, Hillary might as well kiss her re-election in NY or Presidential hopes good-bye.

Ninety percent of the black vote that she will need to win will sit at home. Most of her supporters are older folks, who are 50 years or more. 60 to 70 percent of this group may not be alive to vote in the next presidential election.

Obamas voting block is the 40 years and younger. Core voters from this group will definitely be around for the next 3 or 4 presidential elections; and if they feel that Hillary and her people cost Obama this election, then Hillary should forget them in the future if she tries to run for anything.

And by the way, out of this 18 million votes, how many were the Republicans causing mishief. Lets go with Rush's 20% (3.6 million); that means she probably got about 14.4 milion.

Most Super delegates saw through all of t his, that's why they didn't back her. WAKE UP PEOPLE!

ST   August 26th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Hillary supporters may have preferred Hillary to any of the other Democratic candidates. They may feel that she deserved to have the nomination — but others did not agree. I do not believe that Hillary was treated badly by Obama or his campaign — I do not think that McCain would have the ads he does have, had she won the nomination. Hillary is a politician who knows how to play the game — both the high road and the low road. Now she has lost. Her supporters should recognize that among the reasons she lost was her inability to lead her campaign organization and to manage its finances. Could they stop and think for a moment what this might have meant on a national level? Would they imagine having to work day and night for 4 years with a person who took so many personal digs at you? Clearly, Obama and she did not have the chemistry to be Pres and VP together.

Ready for Change   August 26th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Hillary's political career is not as important as doing what's right for America, and that means no vote for Obama!!!

jack   August 26th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Only one canidate violated the cardinal rule of the primary campaign. And that rule is "never give the GOP ammo to use against a Dem in the general election." Guess who's picture and sound bite is now playing across the air waves? HILLARY'S. The first to go negitive, the first to go dirty and now the first on the McCains VP list. Only he won't choose you either.

Howard Dean said this back in January, "one person will finish this contest with 49% of the vote and the other will finish with 51%." Hillary has proven she is a sore looser and bad loosers do not get a second chance at what they lost the first time out.

CAPTAIN CAPSLOCK   August 26th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

NOTHING CLINTON CAN SAY WILL CHANGE THAT 25% OF HILLARY "DEMOCRATS" THAT WILL BE VOTING FOR MCCAIN.

EVEN IF HILLARY SAYS:

"I AM NOT BEING COERCED, YOU ARE ALL BEING SILLY, BARACK IS A NATURAL BORN CITIZEN, A GOOD CHRISTIAN, I DON'T FEEL THE ELECTION WAS STOLEN FROM ME BECAUSE OF SEXISM, VOTE FOR BARACK OR I'LL STEAL YOUR DOGS."

THESE PEOPLE WON'T VOTE FOR OBAMA. SPITE, INSANITY, AND RAW RAGE DRIVE PUMAS. IT'S A SAD TIME OUR COUNTRIES EXISTENCE.

NO OBAMA   August 26th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

DON'T YOU OBAMA SUPPORTERS GET IT WE FEEL THAT MCCAIN IS THE LESSER OF THE 2 EVILS, AND WE WILL TAKE OUR CHANCE ON MCCAIN FOR 4 YEARS BECASUE HE WON'T RUN AGAIN, IF HILLARY DOES NOT RUN AGAIN IN 2012 SO BE IT SOMEONE ELSE WILL BUT AT LEAST OBAMA WILL NOT GET IN THIS TIME HOPEFULLY. NOT ALL OF US THAT ARE HILLARY SUPPORTERS ARE VOTING FOR MCCAIN OUT OF SPITE WE ARE VOTING FOR HIM BECAUSE WE FEEL THAT OBAMA IS JUST NOT THE RIGHT PERSON TO RUN THIS COUNTRY WE DON'T KNOW WHAT HIS "CHANGE" WILL BE HE HASN'T SHOWN ANYTHING YET HE PICKED JOE BIDEN AND JOE IS CONECTED HEAVILY WITH LOBBYIST AS MCCAIN IS SO THERE IS NO CHANGE THERE HE IS CHICAGO POLITICS BUT POLITICS JUST THE SAME JUST AS YOU GUYS FEEL THAT MCCAIN IS JUST NOT THE RIGHT PERSON WE FEEL THAT OBAMA IS NOT EITHER.

Every Wilson   August 26th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Hillary supporters who will vote for John McCain are just closet racist, hiding behind their support for her. Because if they were truly her followers and supporters, they would have followed her example and vote for Barack Obama. These people are showing their true colors, by now willing to vote against Obama for a White man who doesn't support Hillar Clinton's political views, values or womens rights, only a true racist will ditch their family, future, country and even God for their warped ideology.

Jacqueline   August 26th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

After having his aide inform her that she wouldnt be on the vp ticket instead of making the call himself I wouldnt back him at all. we all know she will get the blame if he loses. She is the better person for even backing him and asking her voters to support him but she really should just back away and say your on your own. What she is doing she is doing for the good of the dem party.Give her a break. Im sick of hearing how she is to blame for all of this mess. she fought a good fight and has gotten very lil respect for it.

juana   August 26th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

EBC,

Hillary supporters are NOT mindless, brainwashed zombies voting for whom ever others tells us. to vote.We have something that most of you, EBC, lack, and that is the conviction that what we are doing is the RIGHT THING TO DO and that NO ONE can command us to 'shut up" because not only are we to free to vote for whomever we please, but as independent thinkers do not take too graciously to people telling us to vote for an unprincipled, arrogant, pretensious presuntous, pretender with NO experience in greater politics but also has a shady past , and to boot a former? druggie. We want more integrity and honesty and experience in our candidates and Obama is out of that league, period.

geecee827   August 26th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is a very capable, intelligent, strong woman who has an excellent future within the Democratic Party. I am sure she will get a Cabinet Post - maybe even Secretary of State, or a Supreme Court Judgeship (where she can do more for woman than if she were POTUS!!) I hope her supporters realize that. She will always be on the Democratic poliical scene in America. And her daughter Chelsea has great potential too. A Rhodes Scholar, by way. But Hillary's supporters need to understand that even though they feel she was fully vetted, her husband still brought an awful lot of baggage with her and that would have given the Republicans so much fodder in this campaign that they entire election year would have been spent defending Bill against the Republican onslaught. We couldn't have that. That is why she didn't get the nomination for President and wasn't selected for V.P. Is that so hard to understand???

Che   August 26th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

any clinton supporter who feels there candidate was robbed (of the nomination) is unlikely to support obama. The Clinton supporters now supporting Obama are the ones that realize that the primary was in fact a fair contest, and that Obama simply beat her.

The remaining clinton hold outs are the ones that where successfully brainwashed by clinton into believing she was robbed, a brainwashing campaign she started her remaining two months of the primary……….with the "if i can't be president, then neither can he" approach to her remaining contests. , the "i'll just see to it that my supporters are to angry to vote for obama" approach.

Sharon   August 26th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

I'm not buying into McCain will take away the right to choose. With the Democratic congress it won't happen. Obama thinks he can get the faithful Democrats to vote for him because of this and this is what he has over our head. That is why he treated Hillary and her followers like crap. He thinks we will fall into place and follow him. Some will but many knowledgeable women will not.

Obama Supporter AND proud of Hillary   August 26th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Go Hillary! I heard Hillary's address yesterday(most news including CNN
would not show it) and it convinced me that Hillary will back Senator Obama with full force. After hearing her denounce McCain's ad, I am
certain that the "riff" between her supporters and Obama's is a republican
manufactured lie. Just wait until her speech tonight. She will bring the
house down.

bridgette   August 26th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

I think these Republicans who are acting like they are Hilary supporters on here need to get a life. Some of the things you all say are just silly. Get over yourselves. I see women and talk to women all the time and they are not that angry.

Tristan, Salt Lake City, Utah   August 26th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

i support barack because i support hillary…

None of the Above 08   August 26th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Why has Obama not yet united the Dems (or more the country)

1. Hillary's standing in the way
2. PUMA or other Hillary supporters won't listen
3. The MSM is biased in favor or McCain
4. Those crazy right wingers
5. Racism/fear/ignorance/xenophobia/bigotry
7. Bush/Rove/Cheney machine

Notice a pattern?

Retired USN   August 26th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Come on, do we really need four more years of BUSH in the white house. The world already can't stand the US as it is and you want to put McCain in there, you have got to be out of your minds. Obama is the man to get the job done and make things happen. With McCain in it it will only get worse.

lisajenn blk/woman in America   August 26th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

I must say, I am weary of the whining the terrible 2 activity from Hillary supporters that say they will augment their vote for someone so different than Senator Clinton. In fact, I beleive their behavior has set women back a couple decades - it displays women can't shake disappointment - they are so emotional we cannot remedy a rift and we're childish. And so many women fight to be considered equal in America - everyday and the boo-hooing of these silly women make me grimace. These chicks are worse than a tooth-ache and labor of 8 babies in one session - w/out meds… These women need to get their mind right.
Hillary/Barack had similiar platforms - so much so that the divide had to be created and so if someone won't vote for someone that has similiar platform as teh wanted candidate - it shows that these women got issues beyond repair. It is why men cheat on em'. It is why
men don't wanna date you and why you cannot get promoted at your job. Cause ur miserable. Just a miserable mess.

Donna A. Reuter, Bremerton, WA   August 26th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

CNN CENSORS COMMENTS THAT TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT THE REPUBLICAN PARTY'S DECENT INTO FASCISM.

Lois   August 26th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Proclaming to be a Hillary supporter is another was to proclaim that I CANNOT VOTE FOR A BLACK MAN.

Anonymous   August 26th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Hey, Latino, good luck under more years of rule by the party that thinks anyone with brown skin is a threat. Good luck under the most close-minded, nationalistic thugs this country has seen.

We get it - you're voting for McCain. Now stuff it.

Cyrus K.   August 26th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Thugs? Obamabots? Waddup Obama? Really?

Why don't you PUMAs just say it out loud that you would not vote for an American of African descent? Since you guys keep talking about how Obama's camp "slapped Hillary around", and how "nasty and vile" his supporters are, perhaps you need a moment to reflect upon your own deeds.

Sen. Clinon is a tremendous force, an institution and an inspiration. But unfortunately, she surrounded herself with people like Mark Penn, and bigots like some of you guys who think that this is an entitlement. She run a tenacious campaign, but she lost. But the truth is, her policies and Obama's policies are fundamentally democratic policies and very similar.

You may disagree with Obama's policies, but support his democratic principles. You may believe in Sen. Clinton's entitlement to the presidency and betray your own morals and vote for McCain. But what you MAY NOT do is hide your own bigotry and call Obama and his supporters "thugs" and use other racial slurs.

ymh in nc   August 26th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Hillary is doing what she is supposed to do tonight, but she will not be responsible when Obama loses. He has treated the Cintons with disrespect,and in doing so, her supporters. We will not come around in the end. We will endure McCain for four years and will be with Hillary the next time. Obama has snubbed 18 million people that could have helped him win. He would have to get down on his knees and kiss Hillarys feet and ask for forgiveness before any of my family would vote for him. He should publicly apologize to Bill Clinton for trying to paint ham as racist.

AL, West Palm Beach, FL   August 26th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

How many of you posting here have won something from the McCain campaign

Wait, CNN is not reporting this but I will.

MCCAIN IS PAYING PEOPLE TO POST ON SITES LIKE THIS WHILE PRETENDING TO BE DEMOCRATES OR INDEPENDANTS, OR LATINOS… ANYTHING BUT REPUBLICANS.

Earl, Manchester, Wa   August 26th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

I don't want haer to make a case for O'bama. I want her to make a case for herself!

Hillary 2008

Mac   August 26th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

We need a democrat in there. I'm so sick and tired of Hillary this and Hillary that. She had her chance and pulled out becasue she couldn't defeat Obama. Now it's time to unite all democrats and help get that man in the white house. You so called Hillary democrats are full of it. How can you not vote for Obama if she isn't on the ticket.

Dennis Philadelphia   August 26th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Anyone who supported Hilliary Clinton and will Vote for McCain never really supported her… They were just supporting the Idea of a woman president. If you support her and what she stood for, you CANNOT say you now support McCain. Face it She lost, Obama won now get behind the movement of Change.

sine   August 26th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

I urge people to start listening to NPR and C-SPAN - stop listening to the crap that they call news. The public is getting brainwashed and you don't even know it.

Stop whining like 4 year olds about why your canidate lost. If you want to vote for McCain - then go ahead and vote for him. But with all do respect in the mean time SHUT UP! Most of us want to concentrate on issues - like how I want my fiance to come home from Iraq safely. I can't stand selfish people who don't think about the betterment of our country or for those who go out there and fight so you're still alive and voting. But you want to make a mockery of the process because you wanted a woman to be president. Boo -freakin-whooo.

God bless us all ….we need it.

Nicholas   August 26th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Huge Hill supporter: As an Obama supporter, I will come forth and admit that yes, I have been just as harsh on Hilary as her supporters have been on Obama. I appreciate you keeping an open mind about your vote. Here is the bottom line for you and all of those in your situations. McCain supporters despise Hilary Clinton. The Republicans despise her, they would NEVER vote for her because of her stance on gay marriage and abortion. As an Obama supporter, I do NOT like Hilary, but if she had beaten my guy, a absolutely would have voted for her. This is the country we are talking about, not our own personal feelings. You know what is right, please make the right choice, you don't have to like the guy, you just have to see where he is coming from. Obama and Hilary agree on the same things.

Hillary for McCain folks: Do you honestly believe that Hilary will win in 2012 if Obama loses this? Have you forgotten what you are trying to do to Obama may backfire and be done right back to you!? If you honestly vote for McCain, you are bordelining obsessive for Hilary. Like a stalker who won't go away. There is no Hilary supporter (no real Hillary supporter) who would vote McCain. Because a REAL Clinton supporter votes on the issues, not just the last name. Most of you PUMA's are simply voting because of her namesake. Please get your head out of the sand.

NO OBAMA   August 26th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

I am so discusted with the democratic party I changed to independent. First Obama and the democratic powers that be said Mich and Florida should not count at all then Hillary fought for them and herself as well then when it was pretty clear that she was not going to win then the democratic party and Obama said lets let Mich and Florida have half their delegates at the convention because he does not want to loose these states in November, and now that he has won the nomination he and the powers that be in the democratic party are giving them their full votes such hipocrites, there is no way I would ever vote for Mr. popular.

TL   August 26th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

You Obama supporters are so hateful and it is displayed in all of your communications regarding Hillary Clinton. How soon we forget that there were some good years in the Clinton Administration. I have tried to look at your candidate in a positive light and possibly vote for him in November. But I can't get through all of the negativity that comes along through his supporters. Your obvious dislike for Mrs. Clinton will be the downfall of your candidate not securing the Whitehouse in November. Then who will you blame then, of course, the Clintons!

Give It Up - You Lost Remember   August 26th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

I'm so freaking sick of the Clintons. If I hear one more time this his HILLARY'S NIGHT from CNN's talking heads I'm going to throw up.

Drama, drama. The most compelling thing she could do is fade away forever. Not an honest or sincere bone in her body.

That's Reality   August 26th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Steve - You're right about one thing - we "would rather put a consernative Republican in the White House" because if Obama gets in this country is gone. McCain/Cindy

Earl   August 26th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Clinton has to make the speech of her life if she wants to continue on in politics. One waiver, one miss step and she will officially end her political career. If she hits it dead on, she has a chance in 2008. Our, she could opt out and join the republicans.

Rhoda   August 26th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Maybe she can tell us where Obama stands on the issues. Tonight, at least.

Ex-Republican for Obama   August 26th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

I hope she makes a compelling case. Her own political career hinges on it. If she doesn't convince her supporters to grow up and educate themselves, she too will lose any and all respect she ever had from the rest of the democratic voters.

You can not alienate yourself and expect to be liked in four/eight years from now. Either man/girl up now, or write off all chances of seeing her on a presidential ticket.

She needs to take this time and use it to learn how to run an affective campaign, and financial responsibility. Obama already knows how to do those things, this is why he is the better choice until she educates herself.

Enlightened   August 26th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

No one cares about the PUMAs… the real Democrates are united!

Obama/Biden '08!

IAMWMD   August 26th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

I agree with you 100% JJ in Chula Vista, CA but that would mean the dismantling of the Repug Party and the end to bias news reporting.

Change 08

bob in L.A.   August 26th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Does Obama have to get on his knees and beg for your vote? Does Hillary need to commit suicide in the name of Obama for you to realize this is all just business to them?
She's backing him for her reasons. He's logically thinking her supporters will see his views are more similar to his than McCain's.
If you believe in the Democratic party philosophy, you cannot vote Republican. It's very simple!
You also don't have to hoop and hollar for the candidate.

Obama/Biden 08   August 26th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

I will like to apologize for my earlier post. The part of my post about 9/11 was not correct. Sorry. But I stand by the rest of my message.

Steve   August 26th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Honestly, all of the Hillary haters need to give it a rest. I can not think of a time when any candidate who lost had to publicly emphasize his/her support for the party's nominee. She has gone above and beyond her call of duty and has nothing to prove!

deroy   August 26th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

what is wrong with clinton?
she got more votes than OBAMA.
doesn't that count?

KATHLEEN   August 26th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

sky
If Gergen is saying, Hillary was treated unfairly by Obama, that
is NOT TRUE. Remember Bill's rumor about Canada that the
Clinton's spread right before the Ohio vote. Remember Penn
Columbia mess, when Bill was evidently receiving money from
Columbia for selling our jobs. Clinton's were in on that one and
sent Penn but did'nt fire him until the media FOUND OUT!!!!

Gergen, get real. Jump off the Clinton boat, fast.

Joe Cheesehead, WI   August 26th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Theresa said/asked
Why is it Ms. Clinton's job to get Obama elected??????

Hillary Clinton was a presidential hopeful, same as Edwards, Richardson, Biden etc.

So I ask you….Theresa why does everyone finger point to Obama to help Hillary retire her debt don't other Nominees have campaign debt?

Duke   August 26th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter, but the Dems are being as dumb as McLowIQ. They are letting the Repubs prepare the battlefield so to speak.

I use to think that it was only poor people that would vote against their own interests, but this PUMA bunch is proving me wrong, what crybabies. Defect already. We will get an equal number of Repubs in return once they find out what crybabies you are. No, that is wrong, Repubs are smarter than that. They will take your vote then give you nothing in return all the time telling you how much the love and identify with your plight. Ask poor people, they know the drill, its been going on for years and they still have not learned or maybe they somehow feel that it is their plight to be used.

tedious898   August 26th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Ok…PUMA's and the like…You ask…why should Hillary help Obama win.

Hello….they were saying after NC, and Indiana there was no chance for Hillary to win the nomination. Do you remember that or are you affected by selective memory? Come on people ! Hillary went broke trying to prove to everyone she could win against impossible odds. Now we have you people to thank for that arrogance - a fractured party. Obama's supporters would have supported Hillary had she won. I'm sure of it because they are party faithful - mostly. But the other side of is (to me) just because you're the president's wife, doesn't mean you have experience. He didn't tell her everything - Monica is proof of that. Sorry about …I just tired of seeing Hillary commercials attacking Barack…thru the primaries and now in the general. And the added benefit is you hateful people that won't support Obama

rada in Florida   August 26th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Obama supporters should remove their heads out of their behinds and graciously accept Hillary Clinton supporters instead of being hateful and then wonder why there is no unity…. The more I read and hear arround me at work and on the streets the more I feel like a roach in a chicken dance… sorry Obama I do not feel I belong with yours but I wish you good luck.

MIKE   August 26th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Well if i was Hillary i would tell Obama if you want my supporters to back you, you have to work for them it's not Hillary's job to get her supporters to back him, it's Obama's job. But i will's tell all Obama supporter's that there is only one man that can get us out of the s**t that bush has put us in and that's god so if your not going to vote for Hillary are Obama then Vote for GOD 08!!!!!!!

sue   August 26th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

The venom that some Obama supporters have for Hilary astounds me. Same for some Hilary supporters have for Obama.

Ok, we get it. You love Obama or Hilary and that's it (for the diehards anyway). But please remember that whomever you support - the person (which is Obama) the dems are running against for the presidency is MCCAIN.

Please focus here… Obama is running against McCain.

As for her speech tonight. I fully expect Clinton will back Obama and be gracious about it. She lost. She knows that. And it would be political suicide to do otherwise. And whether you like her or not - she's smart and she won't do that.

Now as for her supporters - it is Clinton's job to let them know she is supporting Obama (which she has already done) and ask them to do the same (which she has already done). It is NOT her job to convince them that he is the only one running for president this year that should be elected. That is Obama's job to convince people he is the right person for the job.

Enlightened   August 26th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

No one cares about the PUMAs… the real Democrats are united!

Obama/Biden '08

Hello!!!   August 26th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Can someone tell Obama that HE and HE ALONE is responsible for HIS winning or losing.

S. Boatman   August 26th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

You Had Better Dig Down Deep, Swallow Your Pride And Find Your Voice!

Shannon   August 26th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

As a strong supporter of Barack Obama, I agree that Hillary Clinton took some hard hits especially from the media. Unfortunately, I don't see any change in the media's coverage. So much for growth. As for her speech tonight, I know she'll do great and I'll be blogging about it afterward to show my support for her.

faye, NV   August 26th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Cinton is absolutely correct, this should not be about her and Obama, but it should be about taking the White House from these