August 27, 2008
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Was Clinton’s speech the starting point for another presidential run?
Was Clinton’s speech the starting point for another presidential run?

DENVER, Colorado (CNN) - Like nearly everything else Clinton-related this week, Hillary Clinton's convention speech remained a question mark until the last minute.

Its content was a mystery to even some of her closest advisers, who told CNN hours before the speech they weren't sure it was finished quite yet.

It was a work in progress until the very end - and one of its strongest rallying cries appeared nowhere in the prepared text.

"That is our mission, Democrats - Let us elect Barack Obama and Joe Biden," the New York senator told a capacity crowd waving signs that said "unity" on one side and bore either Clinton's or Obama's name on the other.

So far, the Democratic convention has been dominated by news of the Clintons. What would Hillary Clinton say Tuesday night? And what would her husband, former President Bill Clinton, say Wednesday night?

Would daughter Chelsea introduce her mother onstage, fueling visions of another Democratic dynasty? And what will happen Wednesday, when the convention roll call will either provide the "catharsis" Clinton predicted it might - or reopen primary season wounds?

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Pat F   August 27th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Obama is LOSING SUPPORT during his convention! Dukakis was ahead something like 17% after his convention, only to get the stuffing kicked out of him in the general election.

Get ready for the riots....

Suzanne   August 27th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Hillary and Jphn Warner together hit it out of the ball park (especially the way the state of Virginia put its arm around the western VA town that looked like so many others in America and yet they brought it back into the mainstream!). Hillary and John put the Republican Party on the defensive talking about the past and the future and likening Bush McCain to the twin cities. Now Bill needs to go get 'em with his best speech ever on national security and the economy. He also needs to comment about readiness...his own to support and Obama's to lead. When Obama comes to the stage, he needs to be more specific than he has ever been and as authentically inclusive about using all the brilliant resources that he has at his finger tips. This is the first time in my life that I feel such a sense of urgency in changing America and brining it back to the people.

Ken   August 27th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Everyone can see why Hillary Clinton should be the nominee instead of Obama. Without Hillary Clinton on the ticket, the Democrats are going to lose in November and McCain will be our next President. Every democrat can thank Obama and the "Super Delegates" for losing come November.

I am a Hillary Clinton supporter that will NEVER vote for Obama/Biden! I would rather see McCain win for then we would at least have a President that has the talent, skills, knowledge and experience to make the right decisions.

No Way, No How and No Obama!

carm   August 27th, 2008 11:38 am ET

it was a great speech...she said what she had to ...I love Hillary..Obama will not get my vote..I'll either vote for McCain or not vote at all....it makes me sick to hear all this talk about how great Obama is when it should be Hillary

Ellie, Boyds MD   August 27th, 2008 11:37 am ET

GOD BLESS YOU Sen. Clinton.

Finally you have come full circle in your speech denouncing all these nay-sayers who claim to support you.

These women should be ashamed of themselves. Like you stated in your speech.... ARE YOU IN THIS FOR ME? Because this is NOT about YOU or Sen. Obama. It's ALL ABOUT being a TRUE and LOYAL DEMOCRAT, and VOTING A DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT IN OFFICE!!! Bottom line.

As a women and as an Obama supporter, I would have been sad and somewhat disappointed if Sen. Obama had lost the Democratic nomination during the primary race. BUT I would have PROUDLY VOTED for Sen. Clinton HAD she won the nomination back in June. AND I would have supported her and her race ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE. But that is NOT how the political primary process played out. It was a race and someone had to LOSE and someone had to WIN. WE all KNEW THIS REALITY.

But I would have NEVER, EVER BETRAY MY DEMOCRATIC LOYALTY because my personal choice did NOT win the nomination!!!

All these "bashers" making threats against Sen. Obama, and blaming him for this and that is just utterly disgraceful. All it's doing is STABBING SEN. CLINTON IN HER BACK!!! It's providing JOHN McCAIN THE TOOL TO USE SEN. CLINTON AS HIS PERSONAL 'SCAPEGOAT" AGAINST THEM!!!

HOW soon these same women have forgotten that the REPUBLICAN PARTY accused Sen. Clinton of murder during the Clinton campaign.

AND here you have these so-called "Clinton supporters" giving John McCain ample ammunition against their own candidate whom they claim to love and support. What's wrong with this picture? Where is the loyalty here? You would think these very same people would be OUTRAGED that Sen. McCain is using Sen. Clinton against her own party!!! Where is the outrage? Where are these people's voices denouncing McCain's TV Ads using Sen. Clinton in such a disgraceful manner? WHY aren't they raising KANE here? Hummm?

I have a NEW respect for Sen. Clinton, she said it clearly, this is NOT ABOUT ME, it's about the future of our country, it's about the FUTURE of your SISTERS, MOTHERS, AUNTS and DAUGHTERS....

Don't make this about me, it's NOT about me. If YOU are a TRUE DEMOCRAT, YOU WILL DO RIGHT BY ME AND NOT STAB ME IN THE BACK BY VOTING FOR JOHN McCAIN!! YOU WOULD NOT THROW AWAY ALL MY 35+ YEARS OF WORK BY SUPPORTING... "NO WAY, NO HOW, NO McCAIN".

I think if these same people who are causing all these "negative and divisive" bashing DO NOT SUPPORT THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE, then they were NEVER A TRUE DEMOCRAT, they are NOW traitors and a DISGRACE to Sen. Clinton's legacy and we need to STOP WASTING TIME AND ENERGY on trying to appease them, because NOTHING will satisfy them. They are set on destroying Sen. Clinton's political future and her legacy for their own selfish reasons. Bottom line.

Sen. Obama is NOT going to "please all the people, all the time", there are those that are just miserable in their own lives and will continue to "complain about this or that... he didn't do this, he didn't do that, he didn't say this, he didn't say that, he pick him, he didn't pick her, he didn't kiss butt, he kissed too much butt, he didn't bend backwards, he bent too much, he wasn't nice, he was too nice, he did not vet her, he vetted her too much"..... What a bunch of miserable people. Miserable to the point they WANT everyone else to be miserable just like them.

There's just NO pleasing these self-righteous folks. They will NEVER do the RIGHT THING even if it's in the best interest of this country that we love. Jesus, Sen. Obama is dammed if he does and dammed if he doesn't, he can't win no matter what.

rightytighty   August 27th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Funny how that catchy phase of hers is even more effective against Obama! By design!?

No how, No way, No Obama!!??

Monte Brown   August 27th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Gloria Borger and Jeofrey Toobin are both very hateful, bitter and miserable people. Hillary Clinton did what she had to do to keep haters like Borger, Toobin and Cafferty from shooting their mealy mouths.

I voted for Hillary, and I will still vote for McCain. Let's see how CNN and MSNBC will blame Hillary.

Le'Dia   August 27th, 2008 11:34 am ET

I am disapointed in Anne Price-Mills, and other deligate's that feel the same as she does, she stated on national TV that she May not Vote come November? This is a Deligate for goodness sake. This election is about the people who are loosing or have lost there job's, this election is for the working single mother who does not have health care and can not pay the her bill's, this election is for our men and wemen in the millitary, who are not able to come home and under a republican have no Idea when they will come home. To say you may not vote is to say you you don't care about all of us who are living in a broken economy, or you don't care about the family who had to loose there home because there job went over sea's, or you don't care about my daughter getting the health care she need's. To say you may not vote, even if you said " I will not vote for MCCain", no vote is a vote for MCCain!!This is not about you you feel gender played a roll in it. for good ness sake. You are suppose to be a roll model to those first time voter's. If you really honored Sen Clinton and this country. Then you will vote for Sen. Obama, plain and simple. NO WAY...NO HOW...NO MCCAIN.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   August 27th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Hillary was remarkable and get this, Hillary will definity be one Obama's cabinet members, she won't be sitting in the Senate.

Allen in Hartwell GA   August 27th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Hillary was wonderful. McCain is wonderful. Obama will be the new president. This is about more than our feelings, it's about our country.

Dem for Unity   August 27th, 2008 11:32 am ET

It is clear Hillary is still bitter however, she knows that we need a dem in office. They both have the funamentals that make a staunch dem. Lets Unite...except for the backward Hillarepublicans.

Denise   August 27th, 2008 11:32 am ET

Nut on HRC. This is suppose to be about Obama.

Phil in KC   August 27th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Wouldn't it be nice if everyone just took her speech at face value without trying to read too much into it? What if she said exactly what she meant? I think the media has done more to create and/or perpetuate a schism than anyone else.

Ken   August 27th, 2008 11:30 am ET

What else can Hillary do since her loss to an inexperienced candidate just support him and hope for the best. If the writing is on the wall there's only one person that has the last word which we don't want to accept! Ken Victorville, Ca

Gary   August 27th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Mrs. Clinton gave a rousing speak for which she should be commended!!! It is now time to back Mr. Obama because would you really rather have John McCain (a Bush doormat) be in the White House. Hillary for sure will have a prominent place regime.

Stephy   August 27th, 2008 11:30 am ET

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT AGAINNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!

ET from OMAHA   August 27th, 2008 11:30 am ET

I was one of the Hillary haters during the primary because of her attacks on OBAMA but I was stunned by her speech today and ask for forgiveness.
She was amazing, well spoken and showed an undeniable support for OBAMA.
She will be recognized in an OBAMA administration and will put her stamp on the Universal health care. I wish she has enough courage to run again one day.
True and Smart democrats will come home and racists will stay with McSame.

Grisellefrom MA   August 27th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Hillary delivered for a man who does not deserve to be where he is. I will not vote for Senator Obama, for he will only take the country back, more so than what it is now. I am a Hillary Clinton supporter and I will not back up Barack Obama. My vote will be Republican this year, the only year of my long life devoted to the Democratic party. I was let down by the Democratic Party when they did not include FL and Michigan and now they, suddenly include their votes, for their votes would have elected my candidate, Senator Hillary Clinton. I am disappointed in the media unfair coverage of Senator Clinton. I haven't come here to leave a message, since Obama secured the candidacy, and I am very angry, like thousands of others who showed their Hillary Clinton Signs at the Democratic Convention, which I have not watched for the first time in over 20 years. I am a woman and my family and I will vote for Senator McCain this year. There is more to be said about a man who has already changed his mind about his "new type of politics" already; a man who has no experience whatsoever, who picked a seasoned VP candidate to hide behind his lack of experience, and a man whose past is still a question mark for me.

I do not support Senator Obama, and I am not alone in this quest. McCain 2008!!!!

Ms. D   August 27th, 2008 11:23 am ET

The GOP wants to cause division among the Democrats because this is the only way they know how to win. But guess what? We are hip to your mess!! You can't stick to the issues republicans and you will never win!! And stop pretending to be Hilary supporters too!!

Jill in Chicago   August 27th, 2008 11:20 am ET

The best speech of the convention, thus far, period. Truly presidential and she most definitely should have been considered and selected for vice president. The look on Michelle Obama's face was proof in the pudding.

TO   August 27th, 2008 11:19 am ET

I am a Hillary supporter, however I cannot vote for Obama. He doesn't have the experience to be President. Not at this time taking into consideration the situation this country is.

No Way, No How and No Obama!

Sarah, Northern Colorado   August 27th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Give her a rest. Her speech was phenomenal, and she backed Obama to the hilt. Great speech, Hillary!

brad   August 27th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Since John McCain sees Hillary as his chief spokesperson (see his ads), I guess he wants us to listen to her. I will take his advice and vote for Obama.

Napoleon Complex   August 27th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Sounds like Republican spin to me.

Rob From Philly   August 27th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Hillary HAD to say what she said. How can you call for the party to unite when you didn't even concider hillary to be on the ticket.
GO hillary 2012! Mccain is much better than Obama, but not better than Hillary , so I think she will unseat Mccain in 2012, and will become president. PA democrats for Mccain !!!

love HRC   August 27th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Former Hillary supporter here now voting for Obama.

Jeannie, Sacramento, CA   August 27th, 2008 11:12 am ET

There are political speeches and there are political speeches. The skills level Senator Clinton manifesed last night is something few people, especially Obama, yet has to accomplish himself. The guy is inspirational, but that's about all. He needs a crash course in public speaking - if nothing else, just so he doesn't run out of script, because right now, he's out of it.

clark   August 27th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Why Hillary did not say the Obama is ready to lead????????

John Kaleto   August 27th, 2008 11:11 am ET

All the Clintons have EVER cared about is staying in office. To that end, they do and say anything. Hillary is hoping Obama loses so she can run in 2012.

Ex-Republican for Obama   August 27th, 2008 11:10 am ET

I have been one of the most critical bashers of Hillary Clinton, but I have to be fair and say I was floored by her speech. There is no other way to put it, it was simply inspiring and undeniably clear.

Thanks Hillary.

E.C.Coleman   August 27th, 2008 11:07 am ET

cnn: WHERE IS MY COMMENT?

AB   August 27th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Where are all the Republican PUMA's today?

Did HRC silence the lot of them? Did 'loser' finally hit home and sink in?

Do you really want one of the KEATING FIVE to be running this country?

Deb, Allentown, PA   August 27th, 2008 11:07 am ET

I am so tired of CNN deleting my comments, but they let every single pro-McCain comment through.

Do you PUMA people who still say that you'll vote for McCain REALLY understand his positions?

Do you realize that Debra Bartosevich, the PUMA who appeared in the McCain ad, thought that McCain was pro-Choice? I wonder how used and ridiculous she feels right now?

Please instead of telling us that you won't vote for Obama, tell us WHY so we can try to convince you otherwise (James from Chicago). Remember, no President is an island. Obama may not have a lot of experience, but he's demonstrated impeccable judgement (other than appearing at that staged, in-the-tank-for-McCain Faith Forum). And he has years of experience with Biden on the team. Hillary will receive a high-ranking Cabinet position with Obama; she'll receive nothing but derision from McCain.

The future of our children and our country depend so much on this election

Adam   August 27th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Go Hillary 2016,

Her fight for equality will continue, if she is part of Obamas white house staff or as a senator. She becomes stronger every day!!

Biffington, Biff   August 27th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Ann, I am an ardent Obama supporter. I thank Hillary, and I thank you.

RealityKing   August 27th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Another dem disaster in the making.., according to new polls.

Debbie   August 27th, 2008 11:02 am ET

If we want Obama to win this election we need to stop praising the Clinton's and start prasing the Obama's. People we elected the best candidate so let's get the ball rolling and stop looking back. The theme is the past vs future so why are we going back to the past.

John   August 27th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Hey look at me I’m a democrat voting for McCain, Hillary for president in 2008.
No Hillary in 2012., wait McCain 2008 then Hillary 2012.
Come on, get real, the only Hillary backers who will vote for McCain are the PUMA (People Unquestionable McCain Allies). For the true Democrats, just enjoy the ride, cause we a have a lot of great times coming up ahead. When we take back the White House.

Rick FL   August 27th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Hillary gave a commendable speech last night, addressing the seriousness of caring for Americans by electing the correct people to the White House, Obama & Biden. We cannot afford four more years of Bush policies adopted by McCain.

"No way, no how, no McCain"

Obama / Biden '08

Hillary Clinton for Supreme Court!

Phil-Little Rock   August 27th, 2008 11:00 am ET

How about the LAST Hillary speech of her LAST campaign, EVER? That would truly be better for the American people.

GO OBAMA!!

PM. Missouri   August 27th, 2008 10:59 am ET

I doubt CNN will print this...but Did everyone see Bill Clinton laughing hard after Hillary's great speech? I think a politcian will say anything to save a party and I think some politicians find this humorous. Correct me if I am wrong.

Dj   August 27th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Hillary DELIVERED! Welcome home sister-girl!!!

Chris   August 27th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Watching from the UK, I think that Hillary really boosted her credibility and integrity with that speech last night. Now if only she could have been as convincing during the primaries, we might be seeing her as the official nominee now!

Candi   August 27th, 2008 10:58 am ET

I think Hilary did a good job on her speech last night but she didn't praise Obama more than she could have. Hillary left the door open for critizism on Obama in her speech. Hillary didn't connect with her supporters to back Obama either. One of hte most important part of her speech was how we should keep going. As for her friend John McCain, I don't understand how his wife can go to Georgia and meet all these how profile people and visit the troops when Obama was bashed and not given the opportunity to visit some troops in Iraq. McCain and his wife is buying the Republican Party, so if he wins it will be because of Hillary supporters and his wife money.

Ha   August 27th, 2008 10:58 am ET

It will be "over" for Obama before it ever starts. Hillary had every reason to NOT want to endorse Obama, but she did anyway. If that is not enough for him or his supporters that is just to bad. He is the one who should be trying to win over Hillary supporters and he has not lifed one finger to do so. Hillary, enough – no more for Obama. He is the one running for President – let him worry about how he is going to achieve that.

Hillary supporter for McCain

Telly   August 27th, 2008 10:57 am ET

The Clintons have to praise themselves 5 times, before they offer a single praise or say something positive about someone else. But before that, they have to be begged and negotiated with just to get them started down that road ... Like something is owed to them.

We all appreciate what they have done, but it is diminished every time it feels like they are throwing it in our faces ..

ann   August 27th, 2008 10:56 am ET

I supported Hillary to the end and now more than ever – A GREAT speech. If she can go into that booth and check Obama, well so can I. Her speech was great and you/nor anyone can say different

Time to move on   August 27th, 2008 10:56 am ET

NO WAY,NO HOW AND NO MCCAIN
OBAMA 08

Tom in VA   August 27th, 2008 10:56 am ET

If you're waiting til 2012, enjoy depression and war, you'll see her again and she'll lose to Warner, and you'll be crying one more time.

texas DEM   August 27th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Well, after seeing that, I hope Democrats see Hillary as the best in 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

johnny D   August 27th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Hillary, you did a fantastic job,sorry but Obama does not deserve your kind gesture. I am sure his conscience was bothering him last night. You are the only person right now that is prepared to be president. No media will take away my love for you. I stood up in my living room throughout your entire speech. I am Jamaica and I know when people people are great, something many of these Americans need to learn.

John Zeger   August 27th, 2008 10:53 am ET

When I heard Hillary speak on Tues. night, my only thought was that she should have been the nominee. I hope she gets to be the nominee in 2012. She has done the hard work and has the experience to do the job. She is a good public speaker but isn't only reliant on her speaking abilities to put her in the public spotlight.

Pat from LI, NY   August 27th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Two words: twenty twelve, as in...

Hillary/Warner 2012!

KennyT   August 27th, 2008 10:51 am ET

No how, No way, NOBAMA
Hillary 2012

Veterans for Obama and Ex-Republicans for Obama!   August 27th, 2008 10:51 am ET

Awesome speech last night Hillary! You made women all over America very proud! And you made this female ex-republican realize exactly why I switched parties. You Barocked the house!

Max   August 27th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Typical media reporting, speculating on the next election before this one is over. This is the reason that campaigns are beginning earlier and earlier.

Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx.   August 27th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Senator Clinton did a remarkable job last night in her speech. If it happens that Senator Obama doesn't win, we'll all be sorry for it, including her. So, she had to bring the noise and she did.
And, she also showed that she can be the leader if need be.

At the same time, her point of "no way, no how, no McCain" says it all in terms of who she does not want to be the next President. So, even if by default (worse case scenario) she's rolling with Obama, she clearly said that the future of our country and our children's lives are at stake and another four years under Republican rule will imperil our lives.

I couch a couple of things this way:

if we go to war in the next four years, will it be because the President still has unresolved issues from 40 years ago and needs to win one before he leaves earth? Or, is it because there is no other way around the issue? McCain hasn't won a war but swears he knows how to win wars, and it bothers me that he'll start a war just to try to prove that point. We can't afford another war if at all avoidable. Obama has the judgement to know when to fight and when to coalesce.

with respect to judges, one wants to appoint more judges to the Supreme Court and Federal bench in the likes of Alito, Roberts, Scalia and Thomas. If you want your civil liberties taken, then those are the types of judges you want.

Ladies, if you don't mind not having birth control covered by insurance, and then it being illegal to not carry a baby to term when no one planned for it, or your husband left you for someone else, or your boyfriend is a money-grabbing jerk, or God forbid, like the 12 year old girl in California who was raped when her home was robbed and became pregnant but a doctor refused to terminate such a horrific incident in her life, if you don't mind judges who will accept that idea, then McCain is your guy. If on the other hand you want birth control covered, if for noother reason than to help fight against endemtriosis, severe cramps, reducing ovarian cancer risks,and even shrinking fibroids, then Obama is your man.
Also, think about the equal pay amendment that McCain opposed, or the legislation to topple acts of violence against women that McCain opposed but Joe Biden wrote.

People, there are three points right there. This isn't a physics exam (difficult). I think Hillary made that plain to us last night. She said, Go Obama, as the next President of the United States!!

Tony   August 27th, 2008 10:48 am ET

She'll be back!

Kentucky   August 27th, 2008 10:48 am ET

I sure hope so!

Bob Indianapolis, IN   August 27th, 2008 10:47 am ET

"No way. No how. No McCain. Barack Obama is my candidate. And he must be our president."

What part of that don't you people understand?

NG in DC   August 27th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Obama Biden 0'Nothing
Hillary Clinton Will Rise Again 2012-2020

geen   August 27th, 2008 10:46 am ET

more relevant than anything Clinton or her husband could do, I would be extolling the prescence of TWO Nobel Peace Prize Recipients at the convention....Pres Jimmy Carter and VicePresident Al Gore..that they receive this award certainly has to be a blow to the Clinton's ego...

ABG   August 27th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Hillary's speech was incredible!

I agree with the delegate who was interviewed by a reporter on CNN. Obama has two months to prove he is the person to be our next President.

On to the debates!

PM. Missouri   August 27th, 2008 10:46 am ET

I wonder why after Hillary's Speech everyone was applauding, some were standing and Bill Clinton was laughing hard. Hmmmm...I think the body language speaks loud and clear.

Harut   August 27th, 2008 10:45 am ET

I woudn't call it the 2nd Clinton campaign. Saying that makes it feel like there is no unity.

Lee   August 27th, 2008 10:42 am ET

CNN is a disgusting excuse for a news organization these days. It may as well be called Fox News 2.

THE REPUBLICAN PARTY ARE AGENTS FROM HELL   August 27th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Overall I think Hillary did a pretty good job last night, however I must admit I was very suspicious of her right to the end because for most of the speech she seemed to be promoting herself. What she now needs to let "her supporters" understand is she IS OUT OF THIS RACE, therefore she no longer has supporters. At this point just what are they supporting her in if not in supporting Obama a Democrat in office? Well I really don't mean to get anyone upset, but this really is the way things are at this point, now if she chooses to run next time then they can once again support her in a presidential election, for those of you in NY you can do so if she elects to run for senate again.

We really do need to get this party shaped up because as the Republican Party fully understand if there remain some that can be lead away their chances of winning is great, they also fully understand that this is the only way they stand a chance, they are just as surprise as any that they are doing as well as they are. "Hillary supporters also should fully understand that it will not go so well for Hillary or any Clinton in the future if it is thought that she or her supporters cost this election, already so much damage has been done that has given the Repub. a platform that they otherwise would not have had and they are using it very effectively even to the point it is effective on some more stubborn Hillary supporters. THIS CAN NOT BE! IT SHOULD NOT BE! at this point it can only be taken that they are starving for attention even at the risk of our future.

INDEPENDENT VOTER FOR THE RIGHT CAUSE!

PLEASE DO NOT CONTINUE TO PLAY INTO THE HANDS OF THE REPUBLICANS, YOU WILL REGRET IT, I KNOW I DO, THEY TRICKED ME THE LAST TIME!

Nadine, Cumming, GA   August 27th, 2008 10:42 am ET

I don't understand why any Hillary supporter would even consider voting for McCain. They have completely opposite views on how to run the country. What is the rationale? Revenge (against who?)?Spite? Selfishness? or just plain Stupidity?

You either want the country to move forward past the Republican debacle of the past 8 years, or you want more of the same! It's that simple. A vote for Obama is a vote for change and the hope of a better future. I trust that Obama will surround himself with the right people to elevate this country to the stature we held in the world during the last democratic administration and maybe even beyond. Hillary said "It takes a Village" to raise children and I think the same applies to running this country. At least give Obama a chance – we already know what McCain will do – NOTHING – he thinks things are just fine the way they are!

Ian MN   August 27th, 2008 10:41 am ET

I couldn't tell what her intentions were at all....I felt like she was telling people to back Obama just because thats what everyone was expecting her to say. I hope she doesn't ruin this country like a lot of credable people are expecting her to do..... ::sigh::

Dan, TX   August 27th, 2008 10:41 am ET

LOOK, she said Obama was not qualified, she said he can't be trusted to field the 3am call. BIDEN said he was unqualified and too inexperienced. Either they LIED then or they are LYING now in his support. Either way you slice it, Obama is inexperienced, radical, ultra liberal, same old pandering politician who thinks gas prices are about right and is a socialist. Wake up Obababots. McCain is practically a liberal, certainly more middle than BO. Use your common sense.........

Tony   August 27th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Hillary did exactly what she needed to do.

To all of those so-called supporters who still are saying that they will either vote for McCain or stay home and not vote at all, I say to hell with them.

Grow up, get over it, move FORWARD and put a Democrat in the White House. Only the Democrats would shoot themselves in the foot and cut of their noses to spite their faces by choosing McCain or staying home and if that happends and McCain is elected, then I hope each of them is prepared to take the blame for another failed attempt to take back the White House!

Hillary stopped short of telling her supporters to GROW UP, DEAL WITH IT, and that she would be back. Either people got it or they didn't. If they didn't, then may God help all of us.

the Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square   August 27th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Great speech Hillary. We love you in our family of 36 voting age democrats, but we are voting for a true leader, John McCain. We will return in 2012.

IN the meantime I get sick of seeing CNN report that US Grant was from Illinois. Does that mean that Obama visited Kenya overnight and now he is from Kenya. Pull up your socks CNN and get your facts straight.

One of the most honored and respected military leaders in U.S. history never even wanted a military career. Despite that, he became a general and served two terms as president of the United States.

Ulysses S. Grant, born on April 27, 1822, in Point Pleasant, Ohio, wrote, "A military life had no charms for me, and I had not the faintest idea of staying in the army even if I should be graduated, which I did not expect." However, Grant did graduate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1843 and later began leading soldiers in battle

Vote JOHN MCCAIN

bitter_in_pa   August 27th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Its amazing to me how much power this bag of wind holds. Who is the wizard behind the curtain that controls her?

Ted   August 27th, 2008 10:38 am ET

If Obama does find a way to lose this election that should be in the bag for the Democrats then this will be the "I told you so" moment for Clinton to stand on in 2012.

A CANUCK   August 27th, 2008 10:38 am ET

On the surface it sounded like a great speach......but as ususl it was all politics and no heart.......she's a tough cookie !! OBAMA2008

Melmarie   August 27th, 2008 10:38 am ET

I thought it was a great speech for the party! For all the fools who chant Hillary 2012 please tell me how you will survive for the next 4 years? More WARS , No Health Care and No Jobs. I guess you will sleep in a cardboard box and live on SPITE and HATE

Obama 08'
or
Idiots 2012

timber (ex dem)   August 27th, 2008 10:37 am ET

GO HILLARY!!!!

You are America's Madame President!

Ray Fisher   August 27th, 2008 10:37 am ET

The Democrats encouraged by Hillary have become the party of negativism versus the party of hope as encouraged by Obama. Continuing to rant about how the Bush years have ruined America is counterproductive particularly when the Dem Congress has not posted stellar achievements since speaker Pelosi took impeachment off the table. America is divided because solutions are few while ranting is rampant. The dems must realize that nobody cares about past mistakes only future solutions. The downside of the Clintons has always been the vast right-wing conspiracy of the past while the nation is looking toward the future. The nation is dangerously unprepared in many ways, financially, militarily, spiritually, and sorely in need of solutions.

Pepou   August 27th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Obama will be a great president. Period.

Abby   August 27th, 2008 10:36 am ET

There is no way in hell she’s going to get those of us who have our heart and soul in this Obama campaign if he doesn’t win,. No way. No How. No Hill. But I don’t believe she is unpatriotic enough for her to want us to suffer for 4 more years. If she’s that narcissistic and selfish, god help her.

Bulldog   August 27th, 2008 10:36 am ET

CNN Sucks!!!!! They are becoming worse than FOX News.

Mike   August 27th, 2008 10:36 am ET

What I saw was Hillary jabbing at Michelle Obama with the "I'm proud to be an American" statement.

She did her job promoting Obama as the candidate but only mentioned his name and asked to endorse him. She never really complimented or mentioned anything about his experience or accomplishments. Matter of fact she mentioned all of hers and what she stood for. The only people she complimented was her husband and McCain. She was kind to Biden and called him wise but he isnt running for president.

What I got out of her speech is she did what was expected of her to endorse Obama but made it very clear she did not believe in him and her speech was more a battle cry for her next possible election.

I thought it also was a nice touch that Tubb's son and the widow of the murdered dnc campaigner was sitting on both sides of Bill along with Tyson a hollywood legend.

Proves to me yet again that the Clintons are smart, incredible and Hillary should be the nominee not that loser Obama.

Hillary 012

Marge Hibbing Mn   August 27th, 2008 10:35 am ET

If the DNC and democrats weren't as stupid as they always were and are, Hillary would be the candidate and more than double digits ahead. As usual tho the shoot themselves in the butt choose the wrong candidate and LOOSE AN ELECTION THAT SHOULD BE IN THE BAG. I want to say "We told you so" over and over and over to the DNC. obama is not going to win. It is a simple as that.

chrissy   August 27th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Hillary won 18 million votes. Hillary got a conservative woman like myself out of my chair and prep to vote democrat for the first time in my life. Hillary ran in the primary like she has no ceiling to crack and no opposition she can not overcome. Hillary stepped up more for the first runner up nominee then any other second place winner has ever done. And why again was she not pick for VP?

I will not vote for a party that took the woman's movement back 10 steps in a period of 5 months while prancing blatant sexism and gender bias in the face of all americans and on national stage such as they did in the primary.

I will vote Mccain in November. At least I have respect for Mccain, I appreciate his bipartisanship approach and I trust him to do the right thing. Hillary did not need to tell me to read between the lines for me to read between the lines. Mccain 08 all the way!

Vegas   August 27th, 2008 10:35 am ET

I thought she did the right thing... knowing she had too.

She surely set the stage for 2012 should the chance arrive.

The DNC last night knew last night they've picked the wrong person.... The place went mad for Hillary... couldn't believe how many signs... and the roar when she said 18 million.

Good luck Obama... no bounce after vp, two days of convention and Hillary's speech... looks like the tool is headed back to the garage.

Bulldog   August 27th, 2008 10:35 am ET

For those so called Hillary supporters who still say they will vote for McCain after last nights speech, they were voting for Hillary for the wrong reasons in the first place.

John McCain says he has "experience" but in what? There were plenty of Presidential canidates that had more Washington experience than McCain but they did not make it. Experience is only as good as the person who has it and John McCain has been corrupt and immoral in his own actions during all that "experience". Give it up.

cant buy representation?   August 27th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Ann,
this is what you get when corporations own the once free-press.

You get the so-called journalists sell you a piece of propaganda.

Not so much this BS about the socialist party, but you get olny the articles that the media wants you to know- the didn't want you to hear Dr. Ron Paul's message of freedom and smaller gov't.

This election is a joke-

another 4 yrs, another wasted 4 yrs of dealing with the same issues they have been telling you they would fix for the past 30+ years.

Brendan H., San Antonio, TX   August 27th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Second campaign?!

Watch the roll call vote, especially with all the superdelegates undecided!

She's not done yet, and yes, if Obama officially gets the nod, and he loses to McCain, she is positioned perfectly to be the immediate front-runner for 2012!

But, Obama's supporters will have the last say then!

DMAC in ID/ Independent thinker NOOBAMA   August 27th, 2008 10:34 am ET

I bet you don't post the message I just sent.

Jim   August 27th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Hillary did what needed doing. A great speech by a consummate politician. She would undoubtedly make a wonderful Senate majority leader (certainly head and shoulders above the decrepit, spineless Harry Reid) or health "czar" in the Obama cabinet.

Now, on to the White House!

Andy in DR from CA & NY   August 27th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Rebecca, Hillary is doing what she needs to realistically to rehabilitate her future role within the Party. What that looks like is undetermined, but, in the short-term could be Sec. of State, a seat on the Supreme Court, or as the highly visible Senator from the State of New York. Under a Democratic led White House and Congress, she can have a leading role in making universal healthcare a reality.

JOANN   August 27th, 2008 10:34 am ET

@ ANN...

WHY WOULD YOU HAVE TO CLOSE YOUR EYES AND HOLD YOUR NOSE TO VOTE FOR OBAMA....

THAT IS A VERY NASTY REMARK....

I HAD TO HOLD CLOSE MY EYES AND HOLD MY NOSE FOR 30 YEARS VOTING FOR A WHITE CANDIDATE WHO I KNEW ONLY WANTED MY BLACK VOTE TO WIN, NOT TO HELP ME AND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN PEOPLE....

SHAME ON YOU,....

Lynn Houston   August 27th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Can someone answer my question? When people say that we do not know whether the Obamas are "one of us", what does that mean?? If they are not "one of us", what are they?? Please help me understand what this means....

Val, Atlanta, Ga   August 27th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Ann, from a Obama supporter thank you and welcome.

Greg, NY   August 27th, 2008 10:33 am ET

I agree with Ann,

What is going through your minds when you try to create a struggle? Reports have said that the so called PUMA protest only had 8 people show up. That doesn't sound like the Democrats have much to worry about to me, but watching CNN you'd think the protest had her entire '18 million' voices there.

Anna   August 27th, 2008 10:32 am ET

AS A EX DEMOCRATE HILLARY DID NOT FOOL ME WITH THAT SPEECH. HILLARY AND BILL ARE DOING WHAT THEY HAVE TO DO TO GET THAT WHITE HOUSE 2012. I DON'T NO WHY WOLF AND THE REST OF THE CNN CREW, MSNBC, AND FOX NEWS LOOK SO SAD LAST NIGHT THOSE SAY PEOPLE ARE STILL NOT GOING TO VOTE FOR THIS BLACK MAN AND HILLARY AND BILL KNOWS THIS. LIKE I SAID FEAR WORKS EVERYTIME. CAN YOU SAY BLACK MAN WITH POWER AND RUSSIA!!!

DMAC in ID/ Independent thinker NOOBAMA   August 27th, 2008 10:32 am ET

I loved Hillary's speech. Put a lump in my throat.
But I still can NOT vote Obama. He has to many negatives for me. A few are all his ANTI American, hate spewing friends from Ministers to a terrorist bomber, and the crooks he has dealt with such as his house deal. How many of these will have access to the White house? Then his lack of any real experience. He has been so busy running for Pres. I don't feel he has done a decent job for the people of IL.
Then there is his fat head ego. When he pulled the American flag off his plane and put his stupid logo on to run around the world did not show any pride in the country he is supposed to want to run. I felt he was acting more like he was running for Pres. of a "United World Org" not the USA. If he wants to be the leader of say Germany he should move there.
Then one of the huge reasons is all of the holes in his background. Like the roomers of his lack of citizenship that he refuses to clear up. And after a couple yrs in a Muslim school how much of the teachings has he retained. I do NOT trust him.
Then there is the dirty tricks during the primaries that the media and the DNC let slip by,
The list goes on but I think this covers a lot of my reasons. I could vote for almost anyone else (other than Dobbs) that was in the running.

darko   August 27th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Thanks hillary! Seriously, who loses ground in polls DURING their party convention???

Don't push it CNN...We will not forget   August 27th, 2008 10:32 am ET

I didn't want Hillary and I will not watch Bill.

No matter how good or how poor Obama does in November...I will never support Hillary..

Time won't heal this wound...

Shirley-Ohio   August 27th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Obama needs to win this election for the sake of the Democratic Party and Hillary and Bill need to do a little more than what they are doing. If a Republican wins the White House 2009 after a bad bush year then the Democrates are not going to be able to get it back. You can best believe if Hillary runs again in 2012 best believe Condi Rice is going to run. If African-Americans feel she cost Obama the election, they won't vote for her in 2012.

jenkins   August 27th, 2008 10:31 am ET

She's so much more qualified than Obama. I think she runs again in 2012 if he loses.

Nick   August 27th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Great speech from the best candidate of the Democratic Party.
Now every democrat can see what did they miss by not nominating Hillary for their candidate. Anyway they are going to have this chance next election, cause Obama is not going to win and McCain is going to be a President.
I still don't understand how did Howard Dean and Dona Brazile managed to advance their "karaoke" candidate (Obama)...
McCain 2008
Hillary 2012

Todd   August 27th, 2008 10:31 am ET

I thought she did PHENOM! I love me some Hillary Clinton, but I have decided that I am not dumb enough to vote for the McCain alternative. As someone who was totally angry at the DNC, I have to say that Hillary persuaded me to vote for Obama. I think it is high time we put this behind us, and besides, I am looking forward to the opportunity to vote for her in '12. I think that can happen, even with an OBAMA win as I can't see him as a two term president.

Why I can't vote for McCain:
1) Gay Rights
2) Abortion Rights
3) War
4) Medical
5) S Court Justices
6) Flip-Flopper
7) Divorcee

Oh the more you think about it, the list goes on and on.

Carol MI   August 27th, 2008 10:30 am ET

And yes, Ann, CNN has been making up their own stories this entire election, adding things that don't exist, building up more animosity and making their own news. You got that right!

Myron   August 27th, 2008 10:30 am ET

It was an excellent speech. It did everything the party needed for it to do.

Lisa   August 27th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Hillary gave an OUTSTANDING speech last night.. I must commend her!

Democracynow2008   August 27th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Hillary made a great sppech last night in my book it was right on target embracing Obama and bringing Unity to the Democratic Party to defeaT John McSame I mean McCain.
Why is this not the top Political Ticker story and why are you CNN giving McCain alot of response time ?
Whats the deal with that .
McCain will have all the media time he wants next week.
Are you covering the Democratic Convention and its speakers or McCain and the GOP make up your minds.

Joyce in Florida   August 27th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Senator Clinton's speech was fantastic. It also made me sad at the same time. She is such a remarkable gracious lady. It was so good to hear her speak again. WE MISS HER. I wish her good luck today in the roll call vote. I still am a Hillary supporter and will vote democratic this November whatever the outcome from the Denver convention. WE MUST HAVE A DEMOCRATIC WHITE HOUSE AGAIN!!!

Apollonia Creed   August 27th, 2008 10:29 am ET

I meant speaks tonight... edit function anyone?

Great speech   August 27th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Hillary gave a great speech. I could not ask any more of her. She clearly outlined why she was running for president, and why she is going to continue fighting for the causes that drove her to run for president.

Most importantly, she questioned her supporters the reason why they were supporting her. Was it just for her? becuase clearly she was not running just for herself but for the people.
Love it.

Spencer from VA   August 27th, 2008 10:28 am ET

It sounded like a speech directed for 2012. But Obama/Biden will still be in ofice.

Obama/Biden 08 & 12

Carol MI   August 27th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Hillary did her part to bring the Democrats all together in her speech. Of course she would like to have her campaign debt paid for! But for those who will turn "red-coat" because their candidate lost need to grow up. They never were a Democrat. They were simply voting for a woman and any woman would have worked.

Interception24   August 27th, 2008 10:28 am ET

What I think is so funny about Hillary supporters who say that they are voting McCain is...won't they need us Obama supporters to help elect her if she indeed tries to run again?

I have never seen such selfishness in my life. Clinton supporters would rather vote for McCain because they know where he stands?!? He stands for everything Hillary didn't! Are you people nuts? You say that you don't like how the Obama supporters treated you...Boo Hoo. We're not running for president. Maybe we didn't like how Hillary bashed Obama all through the primaries so there was NO WAY he could have chosen her as VP. 5 seconds after he picked Biden, the republicans started running ads against Obama with Hillary in them bashing him during the primaries.

Wake up America. Hillary did nothing but change her message through the primaries, pander for votes, lie about sniper attacks, and not give enough people a reason to vote for her. That is why she lost. I wanted so bad to like her, but she did nothing but attack, attack, and attack. Does she have the better resume than Obama? Sure. But, that does not mean she deserves the job, Character has just as much to do with it as experience. Barack Obama gives me hope for the future...that we can look past our failures of the past and see better days ahead. He's a very smart man and seems to care very much about his fellow man and woman.

If the Clinton supporters vote for McCain now and he wins, you just dug your own grave...for all of us. Think about the next four years and what will happen while you wait for the next election. If she runs again, you will need the more than 18 million Obama supporters to help you out this time. You are creating a civil war within our own party for no reason. Please, I beg you, think about what you are doing.

Dee   August 27th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Who cares!!!? Let her and her HillBillies go home already.

Obama-Junkie, IL   August 27th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Rebecca Sinderbrand of CNN...you should be ashamed of yourself for even suggesting such a course of action for Hillary. Hillary has not even paid off the record debt from this presidential campaign season.

Many things could happen in the next 4 to 8 years involving Hillary. Under an Obama administration, Hillary could become Supreme Court Justice Hillary Clinton. That would be an ideal role for Hillary, the fighter.

Beverly, NYC   August 27th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Good speech last night Mrs. Clinton. Thanks for reminding your supporters that its about ALL AMERICA not just their wants. I will make a contribution to cover your debt today so the little guys can be paid not Mark Penn. It's a share you cant' list the bills and have people contribute $ to pay them, like a gift registry.

Ty in Kansas City, Missouri   August 27th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Dear CNN;

I think Hillary gave an excellent speech to the convention, and asking her supporters to rally behind Senator Obama. As she said we cannot afford another 4 more years of failed policies. I am proud of her, and will definately support Senator Obama now, with her approval. I am tired of seeing John McCains commercials using her words to his advantage, just more swift boat tactics coming from the desperate Republicans. No Way McCain!!!

Ty in Kansas City, Missouri.

Sherry, Atlanta   August 27th, 2008 10:27 am ET

HILLARY WAS ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. . .ASKING HER SUPPORTERS "WERE YOU VOTING FOR ME, OR FOR MY POLICIES (THAT ARE IN CONJUCTION 98% WITH SENATOR OBAMA)"?

AMERICAN'S NEED TO REALIZE THAT, AMERICA IS AT A POINT OF 'DO, OR DIE'.

MCCAIN DOSEN'T MEASURE UP TO THE NEED'S OF THE 21ST CENTURY FOR AMERICA. . .HE'S EITHER TOO OLD, OR JUST TOO DUMB. EXAMPLE, UNLEARNED ABOUT THE INTERNET!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12

Angela   August 27th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Hillary pulled off an incredible speech and deserves full credit for that. She has done more than any other losing candidate has ever done and she deserves credit for that too! Obama is the nominee- its up to him to win this election! He has to get out there and earn our votes- Clinton and Biden cannot do that for him!

If he loses this race, no one can blame Clinton!

thomas   August 27th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Dennis Kucinich brought down the house at the convention. It was a speech that'll be hard to top even by Barack Obama. It's a shame that some networks failed to show it.

Don   August 27th, 2008 10:26 am ET

i hope it is this woman is presidential material

Marilyn   August 27th, 2008 10:25 am ET

I didn't watch the speech. In fact, I'm not watching either of the conventions, only the debates. I do know that if she were the nominee I would vote for her in November and that I will NOT vote for Obama. Whether I vote for McCain or don't vote at all depends on the debates and the rest of the campaign.

Floridian for Obama   August 27th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Hillary was awesome. I think she did a wonderful job making the point that we need to rally behind Obama. Personally I didn't care if Hillary or Barack were the nominee, because we need a Dem in the White House.

GetPastThis1First   August 27th, 2008 10:25 am ET

This race is not over and you're already on to 2012. I love Hillary Clinton and you must too because you cannot stop talking about her and Bill.

Obama's tanking, you want to blame the Clinton's for his inexperience, unpreparedness, arrogant and immaturity. Whoever told him to get in the race (not a bad idea) should be hammered, whoever told him to stay in the race when the polls said he couldn't win against McCain needs to go away.

What a blunder.
Hillary 2012 and forever!

Pam   August 27th, 2008 10:25 am ET

That was definitely a campaign speech.

Jozee   August 27th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Thanks CNN, for once again gouging an open wound in hopes it will spew forth more division.

Didn't you hear what Hillary said last night. She called upon the Democratic family to come together and elect Barack Obama as the next president. I do believe that most of her supporters will come on board the Obama Train.

McCain has not given one policy that will make me vote for him and his record on women's issues are abyssmal. There should be no way that any woman with a brain in her head, would vote for John McCain if she knew how McCain really dishonors women with his voting record.

NO MCCAIN–NOT NOW, NOT EVER!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08-16 HILLARY/MICHELLE OBAMA 2016!

Apollonia Creed   August 27th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Oh Lord!!! Please CNN, no channeling Chris Matthews... And CNN, pray tell, why has the convention been dominated by news of the Clinton? Oh that's right... it's what you're reporting.

Dennis Kucinich hit it out of the BALLPARK last night. Gloves off! And no coverage of it... Boooo!

Hillary gave a monumental speech last night, and I'm sure Bill Clinton will be great. But once Bill Clinton speaks tomorrow, will your network promise to get off this whole Clinton narrative?

Thanks.

Apollonia Creed – Political Junkie

Luis   August 27th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Here come the Zombies for Obama, LOL
Our next President (JMAC) was right. The false messiah will be punked by the world's despots as he has been Obama Punked by Clinton’s
Obama’s day in the sun is being clouded over by the Clinton's. To buy their support, he has bent over, grabbed his ankles and allowed them to dominate the Dimocratic Convention. What he should have done is have Billary do their thing on Monday and sent them on their way. Last night's "unity" speech by Billary was a half-hearted farce.
What a pitiful bunch……………Vote McCain or join the insane..

http://www.obamacrimes.com

http://lmosworld.blogspot.com/

FrankSmith   August 27th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Each time I hear Hillary, I feel like actually vomiting. Indeed, Democrats are all "emotional idiots;" it is never about their party but about the NOMINEE. These idiots allowed this primary to go on so long, as long as Bill had affairs in the White House with Monica and no one had the guts to stop it. Now look at where the Dems are today- split personality or as we call them– BORDERLINE personality!!!!

Bruce   August 27th, 2008 10:23 am ET

no way, no how, no McCain – Brilliant!! In my opinion she hit the mark

ran   August 27th, 2008 10:23 am ET

There are going to be a lot of red faced poll takers out there when in Nov. Obama wins by a landslide. We are going to get our country back. Obama is more then ready to be POTUS.

PRinNJ   August 27th, 2008 10:23 am ET

After that speech anybody who still calls themselves a PUMA is a republican fear monger, not a Hillary supporter.

NO WAY, NO HOW, NO MCCAIN!

Independent-Latina-for-OBAMA   August 27th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Though I did not watch TV last night, we did Tivo the Convention. We plan to watch last night's appearance by Hillary today.

I am sure that she was gracious, that she encouraged her supporters to support Sens. Obama & Biden.

There is a lot to lose if we lose!

Rob Johnson   August 27th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Congratulations to Hillary! As an Obama supporter, I am thoroughly satisfied with Hillary's speech last night.

Some people will go out of their way to find fault with that speech, but I don't see how they can. What more do you want from her?

I was particularly happy to hear her explicitly say that this election wasn't about her, it was about the issues she cares about. That is a mature, responsible attitude, and good for her for saying that.

I'm sure some of Hillary's supporters will still vote for McCain, and that is their right as Americans, but they will be spitting in HIllary's face when they do so. I think that most true Hillary supporters, the ones who share her ideals and beliefs, will follow Hillary and vote for Barack Obama in November.

Mauri   August 27th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Hillary and Bill – the most sought after speakers for the convention by Obama and supporters; the most talked about by pundits: what will she say? What will he say? What she MUST say so everyone will KNOW she supports Obama. Okay, she spoke - and most eloquently so - praising Obama and his vice president, and his wife, over and over and over. And now, alas, how many ways can one person, one speech, one candidate be torn apart for what she DIDN'T SAY, for what she DID SAY - and on and on. Sickening. Now, the same thing will happen with Bill Clinton. So to all of you who hate these two most sought-after people in the political world: What is it you really want??? Sickening. I'm going on vacation.

Patrick-Garrett Indiana   August 27th, 2008 10:22 am ET

I was so proud of Hillary Clinton last night, the speech she gave was so courageous and uplifting, It was a shame to see her lose the primarys, we really needed someone with her years of dedication and experience, I am not a big Obama fan, I feel that he hasnt earned the right to be the nonimee, not that he is any less of a person, because he hasnt worked as hard as the New York senator has, prejudice once again has reared its ugly head. I have never seen a husband and a daughter as proud as I did last night, I will always have a place in my heart for the Clinton's! Hillary 2012

Open Your 3rd Eye   August 27th, 2008 10:21 am ET

CNN, I have a suggestion for you and it's an important one:

Why don't YOU stop talking about the Clinton's and worrying so much about what Hillary will say or do? Why not pay more attention to the actual candidate, Barack Obama? After all, this is HIS moment, and HIS campaign. Why not try recognizing that fact alot more? If you start to concentrate on him more than his formal rival I guarantee other folks will too.

Thank You.

FrankSmith   August 27th, 2008 10:21 am ET

As soon as CNN drops Hillary (and Bill), the next President of the U.S., Obama's name will be on top of the world. So, CNN, let it GO; it's over fo the Clinton Dynasty!!

GOP supporter   August 27th, 2008 10:21 am ET

This Democratic journey to the White House will be tough. Obama chose the best VP candidate out there for the sake of America but failed to take the VP candidate that would get him the votes. I like Barack but I wish him luck.

Mrs G   August 27th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Thanks for your support Hillary !
I still don't trust you people, though

TK   August 27th, 2008 10:20 am ET

I am for Obama and I think that HRC did a wonderful job trying to unite the two camps. After this–if her people don't want to support Obama–then forget about them. He will win without them.

Worst...Ticket...Ever....   August 27th, 2008 10:19 am ET

The 2012 campaign just began.

Maybe she'll have a spot in her cabinet for Barry.

Call for Action   August 27th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Let's RALLY during McCain's speech! (in New York, Atlanta, LA, and Chicago)

Turn around his 'celebrity' attack on Obama (a concept that he will use at the convention ad nauseam), by having celebrities perform and speak on the issues. Let's use the celebrity angle to our advantage...

Take cameratime away from McCain when he makes his speech!

JohnBoy   August 27th, 2008 10:19 am ET

NO OBAMA

The democrats left wing will not win this election. They had a small chance with Hillary and the blew it.

Americans are not going for the TAX THE RICH lie. Tax and spend is all the liberals have. There are still a lot of questions about Obama, like was he really a born american? What is his real name? What kind of change does he really stand for? Is he really ready to lead the free world? What was the connection with Rev. Wright and the terrorist he calleds his friend?

Obama need many debates with McCain so American can see the real difference between the two. I don't think this will happen, Obama will fail and American will wake up.

We need a new direction in Congress, not the 100 hours the democrats lied to us about. We need term limits for the Congress and the House, thats change people would like to see. Congress approval rating is what 8-10%?

Vote for the only American running for president.

John McCain 08

jeanette   August 27th, 2008 10:17 am ET

I commend Senator Clinton! We will stand behind her!
Our democratic party is united and ready to kick some republican arse!

Vote Smart – Obama-Biden '08!

Tonight will be a film, created by Steven Speilberg, Tom Hanks, etc. to honor our veterans. It will play at the convention tonight. Lets hope the news media will show it.

Rodham Democrat   August 27th, 2008 10:17 am ET

I love Hillary and the Clintons....

but after her speech last night, I realized that I can't vote for the Republicans because they made her life a living hell in the '90s and made dishonest, inaccurate attacks against her during the primary season this year....

Jano1234   August 27th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Hillary had a great speech and was so knowledgeable. She was my candidate and still is. Better than any novice one term senator who is not dry behind the ears!!!! Go McCain.

Ann   August 27th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Whatever you want to call it.... I see CNN likes to stir up trouble. Wouldn't it be great if news network would report the news instead of try to 'create' the news. What has happened to journalism integrity?

In any event, I will reluntantly, with my eyes closed and holding my nose, vote for Obama in November.

And the Obama supporters can thank Hillary for her speech last night!

R.I.F.   August 27th, 2008 10:14 am ET

I challenge CNN to say ONE postive thing about Obama either on this ticker or on their nightly coverage of the convention. All I've heard from CNN is NEgative stuff about Obama. Everything is either about his struggles with certain voter blocks, the anti-Obama Hillary supporters, which areas in which states he didn't do well in in the primary, and then a repoeat of al of the attacks on him that the GOp are saying.

Perfect example is when I saw John King talk about some of the sruggles that Obama had in Virigina dureing the pirmary. HE WON VIRGINIA BY 30 POINTS AND WON THE BLUE COLLAR WHITE VOTE IN THAT STATE. But leaver it up to CNN to finest the ruralist of areas that went for Hillary and bash him for it.

Lori   August 27th, 2008 10:14 am ET

To the people in this country who've preferred an unexperienced politician who happens to know how to give a good speech, over Hillary Clinton–well, what can I say?

Oh, yeah–you screwed up, big time.

I only hope Clinton will continue to play a major role in the welfare of this country, no matter what she chooses to do.

Michael Nolan Raleigh   August 27th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Hillary is already plotting 2012, you can bet on that.

Joe Murtha   August 27th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Dear Hillary,
Please, please, please, go away. Do your senate thing and go away!The universe does not revolve around your angelic head, lets now move on.

SL   August 27th, 2008 10:13 am ET

CNN why do you try to keep the tension going? I know the answer is ratings, but give me a break. It's getting a little old now. 17,999,999 of Hillary's 18million supporters could say they're voting for Obama, and you'd search the country for that one hold-out and ask what Obama needs to do to fix the "broken" Democratic Party.

Tully   August 27th, 2008 10:12 am ET

There goes your credibility Hillary. So now all of a sudden OBama is ready and qualified? How can anyone take what you say seriously! Your just like your husband. Your a loser and your speech flopped, congrats!

Sue   August 27th, 2008 10:11 am ET

I think it was a great speech. It spoke to her supporters, called for party unity, and explained why if they supported her why they should support Obama and defeat McCain in November.

Did last night's speech leave herself open to run again in the future? Of course, but so what? That's her right to run again in the future if she wants to.

She did her part (and more so than I think was required) to call for unity in the democratic party. Now it's time for Obama to step up to the plate and seal the deal.

v.a.   August 27th, 2008 10:11 am ET

i was a hillary supporter at the beginning of the primaries, got fed up because of all the negativity and bill's sour attitude, then switched to obama.

thanks to the spin and distortion from the media, i had grown to seriously dislike her. i sure hope she runs in 2012 because she's definitely got me back in her corner.

all the talking heads on the 24 hour news stations need to chill out and quit trying to deflate everyone. her speech was amazing. quit trying to twist the knife into something that's not there.

for REAL, unbiased coverage, watch the convention on C-SPAN.

Ann   August 27th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Great speech – see you in 2012, Hillary!

carlo   August 27th, 2008 10:09 am ET

You guys in the mainstream media are pathetic with all of your speculation and innuendo. Why can't you be like C-span or PBS and serve the viewer? We want to see the actual convention, not your opinion on it. You are not mindreaders-just go by what Hillary said and not what you think are her motives. You guys are the reason there is so much animosity in the Democratic Party.

Bulldog   August 27th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Obama will make a great President, just like Bill Clinton who was actually younger than Obama when he took office.

For those so called Hillary supporters who still say they will vote for McCain after last nights speech, they were voting for Hillary for the wrong reasons in the first place.

John McCain says he has "experience" but in what? There were plenty of Presidential canidates that had more Washington experience than McCain but they did not make it. Experience is only as good as the person who has it and John McCain has been corrupt and immoral in his own actions during all that "experience". Give it up.

Bulldog   August 27th, 2008 10:08 am ET

This network is repeating the Republican talking points time after time. Someone inside must be getting paid. CNN is also airing an attack ad that even FOX news has refused to air because it is so far out there and full of lies and false accusations. They should be ashamed of themselves. They are turning even worse than FOX as far as airing Republican lies and gutter smear attacks. Way to go CNN, you sinking lower and lower.

Sharon   August 27th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Everyone Should be hoping that the people get heard.

That what they voted for and want is given it's rightful Chance.

Over have the Democratic Voters, voted against Obama. With very good reason to.

Not because of Clinton, anyone one who opposed Obama would have received the votes. Because the Democratic voters do not want him, then or now.

NotFallingInLine.org   August 27th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Why is it that neither CNN, FOX, NBC, CBS, nor ABS.... are talking about how low John McCain has gotton by attacking Senator Obama's children and claims to be proud of it?

CM   August 27th, 2008 10:07 am ET

The second Clinton campaign will be born out of the Obama administration. HRC will lay the groundowork for universal health care and finish that job after Obama's administration ends.

I would like to respond to another poster on a previous post. Txus Steve I think it was. He starts of with 'i don't care' and ends with no Obama.

Its obvious you don't care Steve. About yourself or this country. As long as you remain stubborn you'll have more in common with the incumbent president and the presumptive GOP nominee.

No way, no how, no McCain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Morgan   August 27th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Clinton's speech was wonderful. Can't you find a way to cover this convention that is not divisive? Cover some of the interesting people that are there. The other speeches were great too. Who is the Schweitzer guy? Reminded me of "Cousin Eddie" in Christmas Vacation. I loved him!
Frankly I am sick of the coverage of this campaign year by CNN. Always pitting people against each other. MSNBC is slightly better. At least they show a little levity once in awhile.

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