August 26, 2008
Posted: August 26th, 2008 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 Idoits who have screwed up this nation.

I ask all of you that supported Clinton to think about it her views and Obama are almost the same. If you are truly her supporter than why not support who she has chosen to support.

Or, perhaps some are not Dem

David Newport, OR   August 26th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

What a leader does is what is right for the country. She should stand up and say "I will not run in 2012 if Obama loses". Her "followers" who chose to destroy the party are not true Democrats. Any "true" leader would not be having such a difficult time getting their followers to do what they ask. Obviously, the right choice was made.

Election Watcher   August 26th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Obama supporters are behaving like spoiled children who win at a parlor game. Rtaher than embracing disenfranchise Dems, they thumb their noses yelling "Nyaah, nyahh! My candidate beat yours!" How can anyone hope for a unified party under these conditions

KATHLEEN   August 26th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

McCain for President. No, Bush and Cheney will always have
CONTROL. McCain will need them to tell him how to run the
country.

McCane Straight Lies   August 26th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Mc Lames record on Womens Issues is a ZERO.

Any woman voting for McCane other than his Mother or 2nd Wife is insane.

Voting against your own self interests is Insanity.

As for the Men that would vote for him... Trying to get a different result by continuing the same failed methods over and over is also Insanity.

proud army and navy mom   August 26th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

IT IS NOT HER JOB TO SELL THE EMPTY SUIT>>>>IF HE CANT SELL HIMSELF ITS HIS PROBLEM

Obiden   August 26th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Well gallup poll shows Mcsame leading by 2pts now so you Hillary supports you might get Bush again for another 8yrs good luck to you all because if Obama doesnt win its because of all you fake democrates pretending out there.Hillary better start getting her supporters on board if not supreme court bye bye.

Stephina   August 26th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

I'm surprised that Hillary or Bill Clinton would even want to appear at the DNC let alone speak there after the way they were treated by their party..

She owes the Democratic Party and Obama NOTHING!!!!

I can't wait see McCain win in November. It is exactly what the sexist and ignorant members of the DNC DESERVE. There boy is going down in November!!!!

To DonnieJ   August 26th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Thank you!

You made my day. You really did.

I hope Obama can woo me over. I really do. It's been tough.

When the primary started there's was nothing I wanted more than a Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton ticket.

I hope things can turn around. I will keep an open mind. You have my word.

Thanks again.

David   August 26th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Either Obama OR Clinton would be better than McCain. Anybody who considers themselves a Democrat should have no problem voting for Obama and should be horsewhipped if they vote for McCain. McCain is all about war. He wants to be a war-time President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces....period! This nation's economy and the financial welfare of it's citizens will pay dearly if he becomes President. His philosophy is world domination by having a bigger stick than anyone else and brandishing it to beat people into submission. Diplomacy through threats and fear tactics. Thats how he runs his campaign and thats how he would run the White House. Our reputation as a world leader has been badly tarnished by George Bush and Dick Cheney. A John McCain presidency would only serve to further diminish our standing, our credibility, and our future on the world stage.

Jorge   August 26th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

When all is said and done, the words of Winston Chuchill will prevail, "The people will get the kind of government they deserve."
Falling for the Republican brand of superficial thinking and campaign slogans has certainly proven that during the last two general elections.

vw   August 26th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

How can we still call you a fighter, Senator Clinton?
You are almost kicked out of the political circle by your opponent OB but you don't know what is "fighting", so sad about you...

Rudy NYC   August 26th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

While such a speech may seem insulting or demeaning to Mrs. Clinton, it is a required step is she wants to have any political future. All of you who think that she has done more for Obama than any candidate has done for an opponent in history, YOU ARE RIGHT.

But, you're correct for entirely the wrong reasons. Clinton must do this just as much for her own sake as Obama's.

Griff   August 26th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Your a FOOL! Hillary. They will still blaim you when he loses...

Rob   August 26th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Come on, cant we just get Hilary in there before we loose the election completely?

sky   August 26th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Gergen is doing it right this second on CNN saying Clinton was....."treated unfairly by the Obama campaign....." ...hard for her supporters to get over it.....
Are you kidding me......???? cut the crap. We've all watched this from the very beginning.....show me where Obama has treated her badly.....one instance.......get over it......she isnt a victim.....quit spouting crap....it is destructive

LATINOS DEMOCRATS FOR MCCAIN   August 26th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

My friends and I feel very insulted that Senator Obama, ignored the 18 millions of Clinton supporters and chose Biden as his running mate, as a female Latina, I feel very insulted and will not vote for Obama, no matther what the others are saying, We Latinos are not intimidated very easily and to prove so, my friends and I will vote for Senator
McCain. LATINO DEMOCRATS MCCAIN. PERIOD.

Spencer from VA   August 26th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

she better do something right. she's already managed to do everything wrong.

steve   August 26th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Hillary's supporters drive me crazy. They would rather put a conservative Republican in the White House, and even more of the ultra conservative justices on the Supreme Court than we already have than vote for someone whose policies and beliefs are very similar to Hillary. Because of them we will have four more years of the same. The election is pretty much lost already.

If Hillary's supporters alienate half of the Democratic party, who do her supporters expect will elect her in 2012 after they have deliberately sabotaged Barack Obama? I will vote for Hillary if she gets nominated in 2012, but many Obama supporters probably will not do so and I will not blame them. I probably will not vote for Hillary in the 2012 primaries because of her supporters, as they certainly do not deserve to get their candidate nominated, although I am not sure Hillary should be punished for the childishness of her supporters.

I can only hope all of the incredibly cynical Republican advertising that seeks to exploit the anger, bitterness, childishness and sheer stupidity of many of Hillary's supporters will wake them up before it is too late.

www.votesmartly2008.com   August 26th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Nothing Compelling about Obama we will try again in 4 years until then McCain all the way in 2008, the upside down democratic party did this loss to there selves slapping a lot in the face!

Master Yoda   August 26th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Hard time believing this, I have. Hmmmmmm.

Chris   August 26th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

LOL...the so call PUMA' s on this board are probably plants by the GOP. Democrats will be in the White House this time around you can bet on that!!!
No more time for the games of the GOP!!!
HRC will rock tonight in this speech!!!
McCain is already showing his true colors by his attack ads. All the attacks he is putting out say nothing about what he will do for the Country!! So, you people don't be fooled by the games of the GOP!!!

mike s.   August 26th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Sorry, Hillary, but I can't support Thin Resume Obama. It's also unfortunate that given the terrible things that Obama supporters continue to say about you that you have to stoop so low as to do Obama's bidding for him. Guess that's because he is incapable of doing much of anything himself.

PUMA.

McCain '08.

Whatever   August 26th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Perhaps, Obama supporters should rise above and graciously accept Hillary Clinton supporters instead of being snarky and hateful. I wonder why there is no unity....

WeBoDave   August 26th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

What is the point of working against a compelling case to vote for Senator Obama who would help Senator Clinton enact her agenda as Senator from New York? By withholding your support of her parties nominee or voting for Senator McCain you will actively obstruct her agenda. Please don't let your anger get in the way of accomplishing some of your goals and do not listen to the poser Republicans sowing this discontent.

Tony   August 26th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

You go girl!

W. Taylor   August 26th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

I am supporting Obama. I don't believe McCain is knowledgeable enough on the economy and he doesn't have an ounce of diplomacy in his bones. I don't believe he can lead this country and really the world into the new century. I just don't see it in him. If Hillary is really genuine tonight, I think all of us who are Democrats will appreciate that. For those of you who will vote for McCain who are Hillary supporters, I hope your choice is not because of spite because I can't put up with another 4 years of silliness just because feelings were hurt. Trust me, people won't forget in 2012. Remember, Obama got 18 million votes too ;)

sherry for Obama   August 26th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

YOU DARN RIGHT SHE WILL.........OBAMA PROBABLY HAD TO PROMISE TO PAY OFF HER DEBT BEFORE SHE WOULD.

HER PUMAS WHO THINK SO HIGHLY OF HER ARE ALL TALK.....THEY WOULDNT HELP HER.

JJ   August 26th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Make whatever case. doesn't matter we are still not voting for obama. Not this election. Not ever.

Julie   August 26th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

To those who think we Hillary supporters don't exist because "she would be out of debt by now"..........do you think we have to PROVE our support by giving her money to help clear her political debt? I don't think that's how it works. Those that can, fine, but to the rest of us, we will show our support for Hillary by voting for McCain in November.

herbie   August 26th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Don't understand why the Hillary diehards think anyone who didn't support her because of her cheerleading for the George W Bush Iraq disaster or were afraid of having Bill Clinton back in the spotlight didn't "treat her fairly".

Would be nice if they could explain to us why we should overlook those things.

CM   August 26th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Oh and the 'mighty' PUMA could only muster 8 protesters at the convention?

I think you guys who donated towards that grand total of 50k got taken for a ride.

Mike, Syracuse NY   August 26th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Why is it that Hillary is singled out to hand over her supporters to Obama all wrapped in a bow? Isn't it Obama's job to reach out and convince them he's the best person for the job? If he can't 'sell' himself to his own party, he deserves to lose. I've never heard Obama ask for Hillary's supporters to vote for him. Marketing 101, ask the person to make the purchase!

DonnieJ   August 26th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

To: "Huge Hill supporter"

I'm an Obama supporter who has said some nasty things about Clinton. I agree – let's make nice and get the party infighting behind us. The stakes are way too high, and the interests of Clinton supporters and Obama supporters are much more aligned than our bickering would suggest.

That was easy! Now let's "surge" in November to the polls.

Catherine   August 26th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Thank you Hillary...now we can finally unify and focus on the most important thing, winning in November against the corrupt and hypocritical republicans that have failed us. That is clearly what's best for our families and for America.

vb   August 26th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

If your against Roe V. Wade Hillary supporters, go ahead vote for McCain, he will fight hard to get rid that case by his first term.

Polly   August 26th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Obama should practice what he preaches, how dare he not pick her as his running mate. He listened to the old wise men to do his bidding and I hope he pays dearly. As in the words of Fred Sanford:
"YOU BIG DUMMY"

Bob, CA   August 26th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Look at all the turncoats in here. Amazing, you should all be exiled.

Abul   August 26th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

You don't support a person just for her last/first name, you suppoert her because what she believes and what she has done. But if you think taking McCain' side will justify your revenge against Obama then you are not just wrong, you are against Hillary and what she believe and what she stand for and why you so proud of her.
I can't even think of anyone will support McCain considering how the Repablican ran the country last 8 years.
PLEASE WHAKE UP!!!!!!!!!
DON'T DESTROY OUT FUTURE!!!!!!
WE ARE THE ONE WILL PAY THE PRICE OF OUR BAD CHOICE!!!!!

sky   August 26th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

....one other thing....it makes no sense to me why you at CNN are spending so much time on how she and Bill feel. It is of no consequence.
How does she feel? WHat is she going to do? Is she upset? That has nothing to do with anything.

tom   August 26th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

i just dont get it about hillary supporters, so you dont like obama so you will vote for more bush policies from mccain....wow! why not stay home but dont destroy this nation just because your candidate didnt get the nomination.

Carol   August 26th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

I believe Sen. Clinton has a done a great job in supporting Obama. They way she has been supported by Obama I believe to be the problem in mending the Democratic party. I would have given a one time apperance in my support and called it a day. Just as some of the other supporters have done. She is a gret lady!

Carol

sky   August 26th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

She is going to have to do a LOT of talking because she set these people up to be this angry. She made herself look like he was victimizing her and they believed it. There are still commentators (I head one on CNN yesterday) who still make it sounds like he was sexist to her. Show me ONE instance. And yet.....they still believe it....as if he stole something from her. It is not logical. She has a LOT of damage to repair. Barack is a great man who can help us.....and she spent so much time trashing him.....in such manipulative and intrinsic ways......i don't know how easy it will be to overcome that damage in one speech.

Obama/Biden 08   August 26th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

The comment section for "McCain camp revives 3 a.m. ad" is closed so I will put my comment in this one. People should remember that all the threats that have emerged come under the watch of George W. Bush. If we worry about these threats we should not elect someone who pledged to continue Bush's foreign policy (McCain) to become the next president. As for the argument that Bush is not responsible for all bad things in the world, you are right. But think about this. McCain, like Bush, is blaming Obama and the Democrats for the high gas prices. Hillary's supporters should laugh at that claim. As they like to say, Obama is not even in the Senate long enough to make any difference, and McCain is saying that he caused the high gas prices? As for the Democrats getting the blame for high gas prices, consider that Bush had spent more time in office before the 9/11 attack than the Democratic Congress has been in session. Maybe we should also blame Bush for 9/11.

Voting Obama   August 26th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

I turest HRC will. I have been a fan of hers. But this is tiem for Obama. regardless of what lies created, Obama did not bash her. People made up awful lies about him because they were bitter.

Dems take over the white house

Obama 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ron   August 26th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

I would bet Hillary would be surprised at the stupidity shown by all of you who are urging a vote for McCain to get " even". I don't think any of us want another 4 years ( 8 has been 8 too many ) of a Bush presidency and with McCain, that's exactly what we would get. I believe Hillary knows it will take everything we have to get behind Obama to ensure we don't have another 4 years of the Republican regime in office – frankly, I don't know if our economy could stand it! Please rethink your position and vote for Obama.

JJ   August 26th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Make a compelling case, then get the heck out the way!

ANGIE   August 26th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Lisa
Hillary wants to give up her delegates for UNITY!!

juana   August 26th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

I AM NOT INSULTING HILLARY BY NOT VOTING FOR O. but I am protesting the horrible way she was treated by the people of her party and on this CNN forum. How odd that now dems are asking for unity and wants those of us who cannot stomach O. to vote for him? She has not choice but to kneel and worship O. but we who will not vote for KING Obama do not have to grovel, we have pride and respect for ourselves which IS more important than so-called party unity. For those who said so many awful things about Hillary, shame on you for wanting her now to ask her supporters to unite behind O. Sorry, not me and I am praying that millions of others who supported her will have the presence of mind and pride to say NO WE WON'T GO!

BillShneiderDaMan   August 26th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Mrs. Clinton is a very honorable person. However my vote still goes to McCain. Obama is not capable of handling the economy and is very slow to react to international crisis such as the one in Georgia.

Michael   August 26th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Clinton Supporter for McCain, you would sacrifice the well-being of our entire country over a personal grudge? This isn't just your country, how dare you be so selfish! You would rather see America in the toilet than Obama in the White House? What's wrong with you? This isn't about Hillary and it's not about Obama... it's about America! It seems as though it's not about America for you. It's about hubris. How vain, how childish, how selfish.

Thanks for nothing.

Jack   August 26th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Go Hillary, now we can go and kick some RNC butt!!!!!!!
Stay on target.

Obama'08

That's Reality   August 26th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Come on you guys, Hillary REALLY does believe McCain would make a better president than Obama. The only reason she's willing to flip-flop, again, and say she's for Obama is so she can run on the democrats' ticket for pres in 2012. Obama had to bring on Biden because he needs someone to tell him what to do and he knows Michelle just doesn't have quite enough experience either. This Obama/Biden team is really going to screw things up if they get in. More government control, more tax-payer money hauled in so they can dole it out to welfare recipients so those folks will vote for them and keep them in power so they can keep stealing your money. I'm all for charity but I'd like the CHOICE of giving to those who really NEED it not to the lazies. Where are the Pro-Choice people on this issue?

McCAin 2008 !!!

People make no sense   August 26th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Obama supporters – please stop replying to these "so called" Hillary supporters. If they were really Hillary supporters she wouldn't still be in debt now would she? They are fake, stupid liars. Let them vote for whomever. If you read there comments they are not intelligent enough for you to waste your time. These idiots say, "it is not her job to help get Obama elected." That is the dumbest thing ever said. Didn't Hillary herself say that she helped retain seats for fellow democrats? That's how our system works. So, please stop having discussions with these stupid people.

Let them vote for whomever and hopefully they will receive what they ask for. I need to laugh when they are getting kicked out of their homes, rights are taken away, or children are shipped to die because a man who's only claim to war is being captured, sends their children to die. What a good laugh I will have when they are crying and beginning their anti-mccain fight latter in life!

Curchel   August 26th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I dont understand these die-hard Clinton supporters. Why won't they accept that she lost? Why are the going to punish the country with a third Bush turn just to "punish the democratic party?" Having Mccain as president is not going to make any of our every day lives easier, and it might make it much worst.

AB   August 26th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Everyone talks about 18,000,000 Hillary supporters – where are they? Shouldn't her debt be retired by now? Shouldn't every blog in America be filled to overflowing with PUMA support? Shouldn't every poll show some impact from the insignificant PUMA rebellion?

I don't believe there are 18,000,000 Hillary PUMA-type supporters. I believe that most of the rhetoric is coming from a bunch of Republicans – and possibly a few disgruntled voters.

Paula, CA   August 26th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Mark my words:

IF BARACK OBAMA LOSES THIS ELECTION, HILLARY CLINTON WILL NEVER BE PRESIDENT!!!!

Or do these PUMAs (aka closet republicans) forget that Obama also has over 18 million supporters?!?!

Obama/Biden '08

Richard   August 26th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Hillary supporter for McCain!!!!!!!!!

Michael "C" Lorton, Virginia   August 26th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

The voters have spoken and Obama was elected as the presumptive Democratic nominee. The days of honoring Hillary Clinton and her whiny supporters should come to a close tonight. There is nothing more for her to say......the voters have already spoken....and they will just be words spoken without a heartbeat. Tonight should conclude the last three stages of her political campaign; Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. The first two have already concluded, Denial and Anger. The Democrats need to focus on the "now" and not what could have been if they are going to defeat McCain.

Lisa   August 26th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Who cares what Obama supporters have to say? They need our vote we don't need their.

Greg M.   August 26th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Thank you Hillary , for doing the right thing, God bless you.

ChicoSez   August 26th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

I was a Hillary supporter and now I'm voting for John McCain. The Obama camp has made it clear time and again that they neither need or want the Hillary vote. McCain has made it clear that he does want my vote. Why don't I do what Hillary wants me to do and back Obama? Because while I am a fervent supporter of Hillary Clinton, I am not a follower of hers. I vote the way I want to, not the way I'm told to. PUMA

Watching   August 26th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Looking forward to CNN showing the outside of the convention center as well as the inside.

Herman in LA   August 26th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

As I read this post I can already tell there is Unity beginning in our part because there are only 53 post as I speak where there would have been hundreds of post by now so there you go.

Lourdes   August 26th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Yeah, vote for McCain, that'll show 'em. Watch your schools continue to deteriorate and your healthcare, mortgages, and energy bills get more and more expensive and feel satisfied that you cut of your nose to spite your face.

PUMAS- you are voting against Hillary's life work if you vote for McCain. How does that show you love and respect her?

Julie   August 26th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

I think Hillary is very gracious in showing support for Obama in an effort to show unity with the Democratic party. However, the rest of us millions of voters who wanted her as President will still have a voice in this election even though our votes were disregarded. The only way to show Hillary that she was the best one for the job is to vote for McCain. As a lifelong Democrat, and having raised my sons to be Democrats, we will all be voting for a GOP president this November.

To all the high level Democrats......will you disregard us now?

jimmy   August 26th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

PLANET.

Lisa   August 26th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Why are they trying to make Clinton give up her delegates to Obama? Are they afraid that the superdelegates will vote for her instead of Obama? Isn't it the superdelegates job to select the person they feel is the best qualified candidate to run this country? Once again the election was stolen and it was set up for Mccain to win.

jimmy   August 26th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

OBAMA'S MILITARY RECORD N-O-N-E. NEITHER ENLISTED OR JOINED ANY BRANCH OF THE ACTIVE BRANCHES OF OUR ARMED FORCES NOR THE RESERVES OF THE ARMY, AIRFORCE, NAVY, COAST GUARD, NATIONAL GUARD , MARINES ....N-O-N-E.
,MCCAIN AND HIS FAMILY (HIS SON IS A SOLDIER IN IRAQ., ARE TRADITIONAL PATRIOTIC AMERICANS IN THE GREATEST COUNTRY ON THE PLANT.

Chips   August 26th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Vote for McCain this time and Hillary want be getting votes the next time. Don't kid yourselves. One hand washes the other and they both
wash the face.

JB   August 26th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Hillary does not need to do anything special when she speaks tonight at the convention. Obama's general elcetion hopes does not lay in Hillary's hand. It's up to Obama to make his own case to get people to support him not Hillary. Then the people will decide for themselves who they want to vote for and if it's not Obama it won't be Hillary's fault.

EBC   August 26th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

It's TIME for Sen. Clinton to SHUT her "Clinton Imposters" down. A TRUE Hillary Clinton supporter would NEVER betray her in such a disgraceful manner. They've proven to be nothing but TRAITORS in their false claims of "love and support" for Hillary Clinton.

It's these same "traitors" that are stabbing Sen. Clinton in the back and twisting the knife while claiming to be her supporter. It's really the most disgraceful thing I've ever seen.

Any one who makes idle "threats" about voting for the opposite team, is TRULY a traitor, a disgrace. Anyone who TRULY loves and supports Sen. Hillary Clinton KNOWS that her policies and beliefs are MUCH MORE IN LINE with that of Sen. Obama's and NOT John McCain's.

So I truly FAIL to see where her traitors make their claims in support of her by blatantly destroying her political future by voting for John McCain.

What a disgrace of ALL disgrace. With supporters like these, you don't need any enemies!!!!

Linda from Prescott AZ   August 26th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Hillary, Please hit a home run tonight.
This to is part of your legacy.
There are still many great things that you can do for this country.

Anonymous   August 26th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Prediction:

Clinton will say all the right things, strike all the right notes, be gracious and compelling.

PUMAs (Republicans) will say "too bad – I'm voting McCain."

Obama supoorters will say "too little, too late. Thanks for nothing."

Republican pundits (CNN & FOX) will say, "she did Obama no good and we were always afraid of her. SHe's the grwatest, even though we did accuse he of murder."

Tucker Bounds will say "McCain was a POW for five years."

DMD, New York   August 26th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

I think the Obama camp and DNC want Hillary to have a limited roll call at the convention because now that Florida and Michigan have their votes back, a full roll call would mean Hillary gets the nomination and not Obama....then all unholy hell would break loose. And if what I just wrote is not true, I don't know what else the reason would be. And in the heart of my hearts, I cannot vote for Obama. This is my biggest dilema yet. It doesn't mean I would necessarily vote for McCain come November or even sit out the vote. There are two other people running....Nader and Bahr.

Bob   August 26th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

If there really are any people out there who had supported Hillary and now plan to vote for McCain or not vote, all I can say is: Just imagine that McCain does beat Obama, how could you possibly look yourself in the mirror for the following four years and not feel ashamed of what you did to our country. Primaries are over...time to unite!

ssm   August 26th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

McShame is a wolf in sheep clothing.. He knows he is not capable to attract votes, instead is after Hillary clinton's democratic supporters.. Shame on you McShame McMansion..

Mc Without any Substance

THE REPUBLICAN PARTY ARE AGENTS FROM HELL   August 26th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

O.K. let Hillary have her moment of regonizon then she MUST be able to move on, ENOUGH ALREADY OF APPEASING HER AND "HER SUPPORTERS" MOST OF WHICH WILL NOT SUPPORT OBAMA ANYWAY! HILLARY AND THESE PEOPLE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE BIGGER THINGS TO DEAL WITH THAN THEM!

HILLARY AND "HER SUPPORTERS" COST DEM THIS ELECTION THEN THEY CAN HANG UP THE IDEA OF HILLARY EVER GETTING ELECTED. WE WON'T FORGET!

SJM   August 26th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Why is it Hillary's responsibility to get her supporters to vote for Obama? I understand doing what you can to help the party, but she deserves no blame whatsoever if her supporters don't vote Obama. Its his job to win over those voters, he is the one running for president. This coming from someone who absolutely can't stand Clinton.

HA HA HA HA BOOM BOOM   August 26th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Well I wonder if Hillary can get through her speach without breaking into gales of laughter OR being struck by lightening !

Never Hillary, ever?   August 26th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

To they I won't support Obama because I voted for Hillary.

That's your right. It's also your right to vocalize it.

It is also my right to state that because of people like you who want their way no matter what, I will never vote for Hillary.

Do you understand that Hillary lost the Primary?

CLINTON SUPPORTER FOR MCCAIN   August 26th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

I am really sick and tired that media and the Democraps are telling us the Clinton supporters to vote for Obama, how about we do not want to vote for Obama because we bilieve that Senator Clinton was the best candidate and we are not going to change our minds.
No matter was Senator Clinton says now, she is under a lot of pressure to look 'united" by the Democrat leaders , we the voters know better and will are insulted that fact the Obama did not chose Clinton as his running mate. Shame on the Democrats leaders.

TO ALL THE CLINTON SUPPORTERS: PLEASE, PLEASE, DO NOT GIVE UP, VOTE FOR MCCAIN, LETS GIVE THE MEDIA AND THE DEMOCRAT LEADERS A LESSON.

sweet home alabama   August 26th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

I agree with Texas. We also love you in Alabama. You have
done all you can do. Let him earn the Presidency. It is his to win.
Why should she do the work for him. I support Hillary on everything
but voting for HIM. I will vote Republican this year.

Amber   August 26th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

He is not doing bad in the polls because of Hillary Clinton. Most Clintonites have gone to Obama by now. He's doing bad because he's unqualified, arrogant, inexperienced, and this country leans to the right, not the left.

So all of you saying "If Hillary causes him to lose, then we'll vote against her in 12", you guys are morons.....she won't be the reason he lost. HE will be the reason he lost. Quit being ignorant....just open your eyes....it's not rocket science!

Sick & Tired of Nobama   August 26th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

THIS IS SO OUT OF LINE IT IS PATHETIC. WHY SHOULD SHE LIFT A FINGER TO HELP THE EMPTY SUIT? THIS WAS NEVER DONE BEFORE AND SHOULD NOT BE DONE NOW.
KICK HIM TO THE CURB HILLARY.... SHOW HIM YOUR POWER. HE IS A LOSER, WILL BE A LOSER.
YOU ARE A WINNER. SHOW THEM HOW IT IS DONE....

TXBad1 Never for Obama (X-Dem)   August 26th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Plea or Not Hillary supporters know the true reason behind her speech and will not help a self serving party! McCain all the way 2008 and Hillary 2012

pam Eugene OR   August 26th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

It better be the best speech of her life or she is done in politics forever. She does not have a chance in 2012 if McCain wins this election due to the Clinton's filthy tactics. I can't even see her running again with so many unanswered questions about Bill's finances. They don't want us to know where the millions came from since he left office.

Wake up America   August 26th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

There was no media bias for Obama... He simply was a more compelling candidate who ran a much better campaign than Sen. Clinton. It's only normal that she supports him now...They share the same platform...they have the same goals. They are Democrats!

If for any reason Obama was to lose, she will definitely be blamed.

How can someone vote for a crazy emotionally unstable POW? This is beyond me!

ROBERT   August 26th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

COME ON GUYS GIVE HER A BREAK. SHE HAS WORKED HARD FOR THIS COUNTRY AND GOT SHORT CHANGED IN THE PROCESS. BUT SHE WILL ALWAYS DO WHAT IS BEST FOR THIS COUNTRY. IF OBABA LOSES, IT WILL NOT BE HILLARY'S FAULT. IT WILL BE HIS. THIS ELECTION IS HIS TO WIN OR LOSE. IF EVERYONE IS SO AFRAID THAT SHE CAN COST HIM THE ELECTION, THEN MAYBE HE IS NOT AS STRONG AS YOU THINK.

THE WOMAN WILL MAKE US PROUD TO BE AMERICANS, LET HER ALONE.

fa   August 26th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

I have been I ever heard of CNN been a CNN JUNKIE and always been happy and comfortable been so. My second name is F.a. CNN. However I have been disspaointed in CNN reporting as of lately. It hurts.

CNN a very quality source of my gettting news first hand has has tempted to follow the sorts like cant even mention the names here.

I got a sprankle of hope yesterday when I watch Larry King live questioning his guest a part of the Republican getting theier share of the spotligt. I know I am just a number so CNN would never mind if they lose an ardent CNN watcher like me. The viewage and numbers is all that matter.

Listening to Larry King I thought all hope is not lost. Among other thinf he said..." I think the most appaling thing in the world is prejudice...
He was so sincere telling the Republican guys that. He was sp compelling . What was the arquement of the this geust Michael Reagan... " Larry you are not being cute...

I am haniginh on to CNN because Larry King ios there. However I have given my hope not yet on Wolf Blitzer, John King

CNN all I want to say is being dont throw away that firm and hand worn reputation you have earned all these years for fair and far searched and balanced reporting becaus e I woundnt know where to go

Joe in DE   August 26th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

It is often easie to be a good loser than to be a good winnr. The democratic primaries and their after events show that.

Huge Hill supporter.   August 26th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

I'll be honest, I don't know what I'm going to do in November.

I'm really tired of all the fighting between supporters.

I'm the first to admit, I've been part of it. I've said some nasty things in frustration, but I want to be done with that. Will an Obama supporter come forward and admit the same thing? Maybe just two of us on opposite sides coming together will encourage others to do so.

I saw Michelle's speech. I'm not a fan of hers, but her speech was really nice. She's a great speaker and the mention of Hillary was nice.

I still don't know what I'll do exactly in November but I promise to keep an open mind during the election.

Will just one Hillary hater come forward and make nice? That's all I'm asking.

tedious898   August 26th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

I have prayed for sensibility, rational thought, and true patriotism for our country from these PUMA people.

Ok...I'm convinced. These people are not adults certainly not caring americans. They are complete dummies that refuse to listen to Hillary or a dying man – Ted Kennedy's exortations for unity. Why worry about these people? There is nothing that can be said to satisfy their crying, whining, pissing and moaning.

Its amazing as if every failure in their miserable little lives are being heaped on Barack Obama. Like...the kid that struck out in a little league game. Or the little girl that didn't get chosen for the cheer leading squad is Barack's fault. Waaahhh Waaahhh...I would have won if it wasn't for the mean little black kid winning.

Ok.....that does it for me. PUMAs and the rest of you malcontents, please don't bother telling us you're a democrat and whine, cry and moan about having to vote for McCain. Like Nike – Just Do it! Excuse the rest of us if we don't want to hear you whine every moment of everyday. Life is entirely too short. I've raised two boys and don't recall them crying this much ever.

Matt Woodring   August 26th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

For those who keep saying she liked McCain, the heck she did she was only saying that during the primaries because its typical political ways of attepmting to win. She's a true democrat and wants all of you to vote Obama so her chances are better in 2012! WAKE UP!

Curliss   August 26th, 2008 1:48 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!

Olivia   August 26th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

I will never support Obama.

Amber   August 26th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

I love this woman. I've loved her since I was 15...I'm now 28. I'd do anything for her....I'd even take a bullet for her. There's just one thing I can't do that she's asking.....I will never vote for that disrespectful, arrogant, pusillanimous Barack Obama. NEVER! I'd cut off my own arm first.

NK   August 26th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

to Untitled – KUDOS! Thank you for that message....I think you should post your comment on some of these other articles. It continues to baffle me everytime I hear of a Clinton supporter jumping ship to vote for McCain or worse yet, staying at home on election day. Clinton and Obama had pretty much the same platform, the same ideas, but just different means to get there, yet some people really are just caught up in the notion of Hillary being the first woman to run for President that they can't see that. Bottomline, if you're a Democrat for Hillary, you should be a Democrat for Obama. Just the same if you're a Republican for a candidate other than McCain, you should STILL be a Republican and support your party.

Biffington, Biff   August 26th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Notfallinginline said;

Why should SHE have to convince me?

Isn't that Obama's job?

_ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

THE PROBLEM IS.... HE IS, AND HAS BEEN 'TRYING'...

PEOPLE LIKE YOU (and republican puma posers) 'REFUSE' to even LISTEN TO THE MAN.

Franky   August 26th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Boooo!!! Hillary sucks!!! Just for now, just for now, LOL!!

Debra   August 26th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Any Clinton supporter that votes for McCain for revenge that she did not get the nomination goes against everythng she stood for. There was a lot of mud slinging between Obama and Clinton but thier policies and stance on issues are very similar. McCain is a great war hero but his policies and stance on issues is way to the right of her's. Stay home and don't vote if you are that displeased and throw your support for Clinton in 2012 (if she indeed runs). McCain is just 4 more years of Bush where we have a war that has only killed and injured our soldiers, made the rich richer, created a huge deficit, etc. etc. etc. none of it good.

Paula, CA   August 26th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Hmmm, ok Hillary we'll give you another chance.

The fact of the matter is that Hillary Clinton and her husband are not doing enough to get Barack Obama elected... Period. It is also painfully obvious that quite a few of Hillary Clinton's supporters are not truly in support of her or her ideals, which are 98% identical to Barack Obama's. It is a sad day when we have a "house divided against itself." No true democrat would ever vote for John McCain, they may not vote for Barack Obama, but they would never vote FOR McCain (who's policies are completely contrary to what we stand for as democrats).

I hope Hillary fixes her mess, she ran a rather slimy campaign to ensure 2 options: her victory or Obama's demise. She was never concerned about party unity or getting a democrat in office, only about winning.

I can only have HOPE that the democrats will be united enough to take back Washington!

We'll see.... Obama/Biden '08

Theresa   August 26th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Why is it Ms. Clinton's job to get Obama elected?????? He should be able to stand on his own merit, if he wants to be president.

I believe CNN keeps dragging Hillary into this election, so Obama and the media can blame Ms. Clinton whe he loses to Mcain in November.

Hillary Clinton was a presidential hopeful, same as Edwards, Richardson, Biden etc.... why does every finger point to her when things go wrong and not at the rest of the pack....She should be able to sit back and watch...just like the others.

If you would leave her alone and stop blaming the Clinton's for Obama's every wrong move, you will be able to see that he doesn't have enough to win this thing.

It seems you all have to keep the Clinton's in the limelight....for blaming purposes.

Stay strong Hillary 2012 is just around the corner....then you can say" I told you so".

NORA, FLORIDA   August 26th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

The reality of the matter that those die hard Hillary supporters are forgetting is this: If Obama wins, Hillary will without a doubt have a position in his cabinet. Then she can pay off her debt.

However, if McCain win, she will be back to peanuts in the Senate. For PUMA's to claim fame to being so BRIGHT, they must be working of a 5 WATT bulb.

shannon   August 26th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

She supports him publicly while praying that he loses in November. If Obama win, her aspirations to be President are dead.

Independent-Minded American   August 26th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Obama's hands were tied with respect to selecting Hillary for VP. The republicans would have killed the ticket with all her negative comments and ads about Obama. See what they're doing with Biden's one line and with Hillary's stuff right now.

Trust me, her political future is much brighter if Obama wins than if he loses.

1. If Obama wins, she'll become the most powerful person in the senate... perhaps majority leader... or she can take a powerful cabinet position... or be nominated to the Supreme Court...

2. If Obama loses, everyone will blame it on her, AND Obama will win the nomination in 2012 in a landslide anyway....

the other jd   August 26th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

So you "Clinton 2012" people–you are willing to let McBush put this country through 4 more years of Bush financial policies? You are willing to let McBush name the new Supreme Court justices? You are willing to let us get deeper in debt with the Chinese so that we can fund McBush's war against Iran? I like Hillary. If she had won the nomination, I would have voted for her. But there are bigger things at stake than your hurt feelings.

Sue   August 26th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Hillary Rocks!

I am hopeful that her speech tonight will quiet all the sexist pundits out there who continually berate her for doing exactly the same thing that male candidates do.

Her speech tonight will show America the dedicated public servant she has been for her entire adult life.

Marc PDX   August 26th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

The intrigue behind this story: Hillary will, no doubt, do a good job backing Obama in her speech. But what will Bill do tomorrow night? Obama didn't do anything to mend fences with Bill by not making him the keynote speaker Wednesday (Biden is). But I have a feeling Bill will make sure that he IS the keynote for the evening. And what he's going to say is anybody's guess.

Steve of Pekin   August 26th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

I think the press is making more of this than what it really is. If you noticed last night if you skipped through the channels, the only thing that all the networks could talk about was how the Clintons were going to react. The best one (sorry NBC) was when Pelosi got through with her speach and and when Anne Couric interviewed her. It was all about what Hiliary would think about this speech, do you think that the Hilary supporters will come through for Barack. I wanted to puke.
I just wish all the networks would get back to reporting the news not trying to make it. There were a lot of speeches last night that no one heard since all the networks were too busy putting there own spin on everything. I eventually turned to CSPAN where I could actually watch the convention not listen to a bunch of bullcrap.
Networks, just shutup and let us make up our own minds thank-you.

Fred   August 26th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

There is nothing she could say that would compell me to vote for Obama. He is the least qualified candidate for president I have ever seen and I have seen a lot of under qualified candidates.

James   August 26th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Why are people sniping about this befroe she even gets a chance to speak?

I think the MSM is jumping all over this fake "controversy".

I say, wait and see: Hillary will speak tonight. Judge her after that. I'm willing to give the benefit of the doubt.

If she gives a great speech for the party, I will applaud.

obama/not biden '08   August 26th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

we'll see. its not what she says ,so much as how she says it. she does not sound convincing at this point. if dems dont stop their squabbling,independent and republican crossovers ,who support barack,will be left out in the cold.

Ob Idaho   August 26th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

What blows me away is this bitter mood from Clinton supporters. To spite their face they cut off there nose. They feel "payback" on Barack by saying they are going to vote for McCain? The huge question is WHY? You call yourself a democrat but if you vote for McCain it goes AGAINST every ISSUE you believe in...and you gain what out of this??? I personally can NOT take another 4 years of a Republican led White House. I just dont understand the whole, he dosent have expereince he dosent know this ...etc. WHO DOES? Being President is a whole different ball game, YOU act like he wont surround himself with the smartest people on earth to help him LEAD this country out of the pit of a hole 8 years of Bush have left us in. Personally McCain seems to be the guy out of touch and has no Idea what the PEOPLE want or need. LOOK AT HIM its like looking at a pet rock. Sorry I just need to vent. THE MAIN GOAL here if you are LOOKING for change is to get a fresh face and ideas into the White House, a Democrat. If these Radical Clinton Supporters or PUMAs or whatever CAN not see thru that simple goal, YOU were never a democrat in the frist place.

mel from Ohio   August 26th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

It's about time!!! If Hillary and her self absorbed husband would take a look at how THEY ran their sloppy campaign and stop blaming everybody else, then they could put the primaries behind them and move forward for the sake of the DNC which, by the way, is a lot bigger than they are- even though they don't seem to recognize that!!

Jaime   August 26th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

i support obama because i support hillary. she's not the monster you make her out to be.

Filipina   August 26th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Thank you Hilary maybe when you run for President I MIGHT vote for you, it depends on your stupid supporters.
Obama/Biden

Migrant workers for McCain   August 26th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Please do not do it Hillary. I am more convinced than ever they only say what people want to hear. After listening to Michelle yesterday (and her tight-nose breathes) how fake she is. She was depriving her brain of oxygen by holding her breathe. Did you notice the FAKE word on her forehead. Latinos for McCain.

Teresa   August 26th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

The only thing I will get from Hillary Clintons speech is how great it is to be a woman in the 21st century and how many opportunities I have along with the ability to vote. I will try to forget the last eight months were other candidates attempted to undermine that and are now solicitating my vote.... Experience is VERY inportant to me and I HAVE to vote based on the priority. Obama needs to understand "He is on his own until November and there can be NO scapegoats as to why he lost". I am confident if he were to win Hillary would get no credit.

California Gold   August 26th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Hillary: Forget making a 'compelling case'. This is not a debate. You have to switch gears. You must stand up as a leader in the Democrat party. Not as a candidate: you have to be a leader. Think of Senator Kennedy's speech last night. Everytime I hear you, you still sound like you are campaigning, still leaving the door open to run. This isn't about you. This is about electing a Democrat President.

Emma   August 26th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

If Senator Clinton is a "SHAM" tonight as she speaks, the American people will know it and especially Black Americans. If she ever has a wish to become President of these United States, she better hit a home run with the bases loaded.

I will be looking for sincerity, honesty and the will for her to say to all those PUMAS, "grow up and get a life" accept Senator Obama or get out of his way!

Deb   August 26th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Thank you Hillary for rising above and supporting Senator Obama and all democrats in our fight for the White House. When all is said and done I know you will be a strong presence on Obama's staff.

mike   August 26th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Texas loves you Hillary!!! You have done what you could to unite the party. Now Obama has to step up!

CMC   August 26th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I am really tired of people pinning Barack Obama's difficulties on Hillary Clinton and her supporters. Has it occurred to anyone yet that some of us don't like Barack Obama, and that we were Hillary Clinton supporters because she was the only choice that felt acceptable. Still feel the same way, and it has nothing to do with Hillary! Barack is arrogant and pretentious, and as far as I can tell he can't talk with any level of substance about much of anything. And yes- I made that decision myself, not because Hillary or anyone else told me to, but because that is how I feel!.

Vigla   August 26th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Guys, I can't say how many times I've seen LOSE spelled LOOSE. LOSE is the opposite of WIN. LOOSE is the opposite of TIGHT.

Sorry, I had to rant my spelling lesson for the day...

Obama/Biden 08

Angela   August 26th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

UNITY is better than WAR

McCain = Fear tactics = War, War, War is the only thing on his mind!!!

Ya think?   August 26th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Breaking news. Thank God for CNN.

jen   August 26th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

If Obama loses I will work against her next run at office....

MJC   August 26th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I hope so.....Hillary please make me proud.

Pepou   August 26th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Thank you.

Big Bill from Brooklyn   August 26th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

As I said before, the speech will be gracious to a fault. At the end, commentators will state that "Nothing became her life like the leaving of it," as Shakespeare said of the Thane of Cawdor. In Macbeth. The Scottish planso aptly recalled this political season.

Carroll in Washington , D.C.   August 26th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

I will be watching closely on every word and action. From what I've heard and seen so far, I don't trust her and them to show Barack Obama some respect for winning the primary and maybe the election in November...

Chipster   August 26th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Kevin, what are your goals for America? Do you really believe that McCain will fulfill them? If your goals are the same as Sen. Clinton's, how do you plan to achieve them over the next 4 years?

Seriously, think about what 4 more years of what we've had will do to our country.

Tim   August 26th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Then Kevin, what's good for the goose is good for the gander. Obama's 18 million voters will give Clinton a taste of her own medicine if Obama doesn't wil in 2008.

KATHLEEN   August 26th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

During th primaries, at a time, she spoke more highly of McCain
and treated Obama as a downcast. SHE LIKED MCCAIN

galactic def klingon   August 26th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

The most compelling part of this dog and pony show will be when her tongue bleeds in from of the camera's–from biting it.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   August 26th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

I respect Barack Obama, I supported him, but Barack, I have to agree, I WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT BARACK OBAMA – Obama 2008 and 2012.

john   August 26th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

obama will not win

United   August 26th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Please CNN, try posting something logically asking for unity in this country, instead of trying to stir the pot and create more ratings……

I respect her for what she did, and what she's accomplished. That's what everyone in here should do. In the same breath, for those that are still angry with her not winning, the hatred gets yourself, and this country, no where. It only hurts all of us more and creates tension for so many people. For those that make negative comments toward her still, because you have never supported her, you do nothing but create tension between many people in this country also. The words of anger and hatred drive a spike between people in this country regardless of who you support (democratic, republican, independent, male, female, purple, green, etc.). We need to all be adults about this and remember that the people that all of this effects is our neighbors, our families, and ourselves. This is a time when so many of us have economic hardships that we must overcome. We all have a global competitive society that creates so many tensions within, and between, communities outside of this wonderful country. Yet, for some reason we as Americans continue to fight our own citizens and neighbors from within. We continue to raise animosity, anger, jealousy, and hatred toward one another and it continues to make us loose ground, and respect, in this world.

To everyone who is saying 'Hillary 2012' or 'Hillary 2016', and I respect that regardless of who I support, but if you ruin the election for Barack Obama this time around, it can be confidently said that she will have an amazingly difficult, possibly impossible, time being able to garner the needed votes next time the runs. Regardless of what may be right, there will be many people angry with her. Obama had 18+ million voters also and Hillary can not afford to disenfranchise those voters for any presidential campaign she may have in the future (the same as he can't disenfranchise her supporters).

Voting on revenge does NOTHING to help this country with the terrible state it's currently in, and her supporters will loose many of the political battles/stands they believe in if McCain wins because of their votes in November. You want to vote for someone who has almost all polar opposite beliefs then Clinton praised and believed in when she was running? You want to loose all of those battles, without even having a chance to fight them, with McCain in office. Did you really believe in what she said, she fought for, and she believed in, or did you believe in some idealogical image of her in office without any of what was behind it?

All that being said, anyone can understand a person being upset because their candidate did not win, but with some time for a breather and to think you must remember that some things are bigger then anyone of us individually. Remember if you vote for McCain you throw away the believes of Hillary, the 18 million that supported her, Obama and the 18 million that supported him, and hurt the future of this country. Are you willing to let your bitterness harm those many people (those close to you, those you believed in, those you love, etc.) and their beliefs?

Yam   August 26th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

I hope she's sincere and not just trying to further (or keep in tact) her political career. I doubt she'll be able to woo some of the PUMAs, but I would like to see her try!

Chipster   August 26th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Sen. Clinton has always focused on achieving the policies that she believes are best for the American people. She'd done that since high school. She did it in Arkansas. She has done it in the Senate. I see no indication that she will not continue to support and work with whomever will help achieve those goals. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, she will work to make a better nation and world for us and our children.

You can criticize her. You can ridicule her. You can accuse her of anything you want. She will not be deterred. She will be an advocate for women, children, and families – regardless. Her strength is in her faith and her commitment to justice, equality, and stewardship.

Joe Cheesehead, WI   August 26th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Hillary was good in my books until she decided to throw the sink on Obama and when that didn’t work she sucker punched him and he never went down. But now we have to deal with those boomerangs that missed Obama and are now coming back after taking a turn in McCainville. I hope she’ll call Obama by his name tonight. I hope someone reminds her that Obama has only one opponent now and that is McCain. I also hope she doesn’t ask for money during her primetime spotlight.

I am a pro-life and my vote will NEVER EVER be a single issue vote and sad to say some of the contributors on these blogs and the Rush Limbaughs and Karl Roves of this USA provide very strong arguments for Planned Parenthood.

Judgement over Experience   August 26th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

She should after all the damage she has done.
OBAMA/DIBEN 08 & 12

Greg, Texas   August 26th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

McCain 2008! Wait for the Republican National Committee! The Democrats are nothing!

JJ in Chula Vista, CA   August 26th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

It's apparent what our problem is nowadays: The media like to wallow in the sensational aspects of the news, such as how disgrunted Hillary Clinton supporters are and the mudslinging behind it. What the media has to do instead is focus on the important issues so that people, the voters, can make an informed decision in November. Without that, as a society, we're destined to continue this hurricane spiral of discontent, disillusionment, and general malaise toward politics at a time when all eyes are on our political, economic and social health.

BlameBarack-Colorado   August 26th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

I just saw the economic forum hosted by Biden and Michelle Obama and it was very touching. I didn't realize how important the decision of new judges would as it relates to our civil liberties. Basically, Joe explained that the judges McCain chooses are trying to not just take away the choice we have for equality but the right to claim that choice. That is scary for me as a woman. Obama/Biden for real now.

NotFallingInLine.org   August 26th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Why does the media want Hillary to make a compelling case for obama so badly?

The media spun for Obama throughout the primaries, and now they ask: What will Hillary say tonight to convince Democrats to vote for an unknown, inexperienced, unqualified and unprincipled neophyte who sleazed off with a nomination that he did not earn and does not deserve?

Why should SHE have to convince me?

Isn't that Obama's job?

Besides, what can she say? Nothing.

John in NY   August 26th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

It's so simple,
If the democrats win then Hillary has a nice position in the cabinet. If John McCain is president then Hillary better be very polite when she speaks.
I say to all: vote McCain, it is time for Hillary to shine some shoes!

Jill in Chicago   August 26th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

I look forward to her run for the top spot, where she belongs, in the future.

Nancy   August 26th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

No matter what she says, I'm voting for McCain so that I have a shot at voting for Hillary in 2012. I don't think McCain can last 8 years, and Obama? He doesn't deserve even a day in that White House. I've waited all this long for a good madame president, I can wait until 2012.

Rich   August 26th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

I don't think Hillary is the problem with the party coming together: it's some of her die hard followers. She will not be the candidate this time. There will be another time for her. Support the party's decision as you would like the decision supported when she's the candidate.

I will be glad to vote for Hillary next time. She will make a great president...just not now.

Jeannie, Sacramento, CA   August 26th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

This Clinton supporter is NOT backing Obama. Last night's convention was a disaster. The spineless Democrats sighed the night away ooohing and aaahing over Michelle Obama's contrived life story. They were supposed to throwing rocks at McCain! Seeing as Obama himself can't get in anyone's face, it was incumbent upon last night's leadership to help the party. Where is my Democratic Party? Obama would rather shoot 3-pointers playing hoops. He had to hire Biden to get into Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana to court the Clinton supporters over there.

Is anyone going to step up and do the Bill Clinton thing, stare the GOP in the face like he did Mike Wallace on Fox News, and tell it like it is? Waddup, Obama?

TSAH from Virginia   August 26th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Hillary –
Don't go chasing WATERFALLS
Please stick to the RIVERS and the LAKES that you're used to!
And I know you want to have it your way or no way at all
But you have to slow yourself down...

I think Hillary would do just fine tonight – it's Mr. Clinton we have to worry about!!!

OBA-DEN 2008-2016 – YES WE CAN!!!

Al   August 26th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

I am a Hillary supporter, a life long MA democrat - but I am not voting for Obama. Obama and the current collection of abusive democrats are just thugs. THUGS. I will not support them, not even out of respect for Hillary. I might have voted for her, but I am not going to be told HOW to vote by her. There is a difference. Obama's team of destruction doesn't realize this.

Debby   August 26th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Why does she have to make a "Compelling Case" ? Obama/Biden should be able to do this on their own. I mean this is so ridiculous Obama and Biden riding on the coatails of Hillary. Why not just make her the nominee if these other 2 are so weak and she has to practically beg her supporters to vote for these guys. This is getting so stupid if this election rides on Hillary and she doesn't even have a position in the ticket.

Kevin,FL   August 26th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

I respect Hillary Clinton, I supported her, but Hillary, I have to disagree, I WILL NEVER SUPPORT BARACK OBAMA – Clinton 2012

vic nashville,Tn   August 26th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Hillary may accept Obama as nominee
She can’t force her supporters to vote for Obama
Life long democrat and strong Hillary supporter voting for Mc Cain

Joe Kiloz   August 26th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

W E--M U S T--V O T E --F O R --H I M--C U Z--H E' S-- T H E--

O N L Y--D E M O C R A T I C-– N O M I N E E ........

would you?   August 26th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

good going guys...together we can keep a womans right to choose, womans equal pay for equal work, get a universal health care, clean energy and end the war in Iraq.
together we can stop McCain's draft, war in Iraq and Iran, tax cuts for the filthy rich, McCain's over turning RoevWade, McCain has 59 lobbyist running his campaign...the very same people who have broke this country

Kick McCain in the "Jesse Jacksons"   August 26th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Bring the heat Hillary ...

You'll need to say , EXPLICITLY that Barack is the best person for the job.

You'll also need to say how JACKED-UP McCain would be on the issues, his temperment, and how his cognitive capabilities have declined since 2000. You got to see a new John McCain in 2008.

Let's see what we would have seen in a general election in your speach. It's your audition.

Greg. PA   August 26th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Hillary is just looking to get her 11 million dollars back. I don't believe a word she says, of course I don't believe a word Obama says either.

United Democrats   August 26th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

The MEDIA has been painting you as an egotistical sore-loser. Please show them truth tonight Hillary and turn your back on the PUMA crybabies. Everyone knows you are committed to putting a democrat in the White House, let's work together to make it so!!!

Obama – Biden '08

Hog Wild   August 26th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

I can't imagine how she can look herself in the face after supporting Obama given how he has slapped her and her family around. Does she not have a backbone?

Connie   August 26th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

YES SHE WILL,YES WE CAN, OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Connie from indiana

LET IT GO   August 26th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

She better because of her the Repubs are hitting Obama hard.

arc, Lugano CH   August 26th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

As a Democrat, I would never vote for her. Not now and not ever again. If her vile sewer campaign was not enough, the proud bigotry displayed by so many of her followers in W. Virginia and beyond sealed the deal.

I hope she is defeated in New York.

Peter   August 26th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

I think Hillary has done her job. Now it's Obama's job to win the election. Maybe he'll win the election if his people are less arrogant and do something substantial to unify the Democratic party. Obama's not going to win Hillary's supporters, if all he could do is to tell them to lick their wound and get over it.

I'll support McCain!

Greg, NY   August 26th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

The only compelling case she can make to get through to the thick headed 'PUMA's' is that she will not run in 2012 under any circumstances if Obama loses.

I think that might do it since they really think she'd get the nomination in 2012 for some strange reason. That doesn't make sense cause if Hillary is seen as the reason Obama lost, his supporters wouldn't support her. So good luck!

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