March 4th, 2008
10:04 PM ET
15 years ago
Obama, Clinton call McCain to offer congratulations
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(CNN) - Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama called Republican John McCain at 8:30 CST from his hotel in San Antonio, Texas. He congratulated the Arizona senator on his apparent victory in the GOP contest, and told him he looks forward to running against him in the fall.
–CNN's Candy Crowley and Jessica Yellin
UPDATE: CNN's Candy Crowley and Dana Bash report that Hillary Clinton also called John McCain Tuesday night to offer congratulations on his win.
we love obama go go go Senator Obama go! Obama vs. McCain will be a true presidential race this time . Since he appeals to many AmericansI believe Obama has a great chance to win.
Wow, it's so cute and presidential when he's all cocky and stuff...
Yep SNL will love this one
It seems Texas going 50/50 between Hillary and Obama, which is a bad sign for Sen.Hillary.
McCain will stomp Hilliary in the Fall if she is the Dem. She has more luggage than Chicago Ohare or L.A.X.
OBAMA 08
It will be so funny watching a war hero loose to a newbie senator........ yeah right. The republicans will play up his experience. Compared to Obama, I think Hillary would fair better against someone with so much experience. Even I, a good domocrate, think that experience is a better thing to have in a leader. McCain would get stuff done, I am not sure Obama can do it... Hillary V. McCain I go McCain, McCain V Obama, I go McCain.
Thank you Hillary for going so negative! Keep slinging the rhetoric so it will be even harder for the democratic nominee to beat John McCain.
I am soo tired of your program injecting racial overtones in all of your comments.
You never talk or mention possible White blacklash against other Whites that support any politician.
You are always talking African Americans against Hispanics.
Arrogant! Will he tell us tomorow that he didn't say that?
Ever since Hillary accused the Media of siding Obama, Obama is being bashed at! It's ok... Hillary is a not a fair loser. I mean why should she be well treated if she lost 11 primaries in a row.....
Yes Paul he did sound very arrogant in saying he looks forward to running against McCain in the fall, besides , the weather gets alittle chilly and rainy in the fall.The best time would be Spring of 2009 so he should hibernate the rest of the year{ SMILE} He is behind 16% in Ohio right now and has only a 1-2% lead over Hillary in Texas.McCain wins Round 1 " DING".
What a gentleman and how presidential. He wins more people over by being positive rather than trying to be cunning and slick. No one wants a dishonest person like HRC in office. And who cares about Ohio–the home of the stupid and unemployed. There's more to American than just one state. Look at the map and see how many he's won......duh! That's why he's ahead. We all love him!
Hey Dave, Presidential? Talk about arrogance!!! He best get the nomination first, and he won't. The superdelegates will go "politics first, last and always". They know he can't win against McCain.
At Election, Hilary+McCain = Another Republican Primary.
Agree with you 100% Jen!
OBAMA, sorry but don't dream with the White House yet!
You are not ready for it.
Its not over yet.......People need to look at the 2 and see what each one of them have done for this country at this point. Color or gender is not the factor. Clinton has always fought for what she believed in. She has the attitude to help this country be back to what it was years ago. People need to think if one of these democrates are elected what changes will take place not just in the White House but with the world as we know it. This election will not just affect us but others around it.
Go Hillary! As a democrat I would rather stay home than support Obama. His audacity of being arrogant! He understands little except to say I agree with Sen. Clinton. If he wins it is only because a majority of black voters cast their ballot based upon his skin color. What is that called again? We already elected someone who had no experience for the job, look what got us. He has been softballed by the media and now we have to deal with his arrogance. I don't think so.
I love Obama, Michelle and those two beautiful girls and
want them to be in our White House. All of you Hillary lovers
Obama never want to sling the dirt on her but her record
goes way back to a cattle investment in Arkansas that the
Clintons scammed people on. Now, does Obama use this.
The Republicans will and she will lose the election. The
Reps. and Rush Limbaugh can't wait to go up against her
and Bill's misgivings. They know them all by heart and will
be slamming her. She has more skelatons in her closet
than her and Bill have bones.
OBAMA 2008
Im really surprised he can make a comment like this. Pretty close in texas and he is way behind in Ohio. A little cocky, but i think good intentions in the end
Cathy,
"Hillary supporters–Why do you think Rush Limbaigh wanted Republicans to vote for Hillary? Because she is beatable. "
Apparently you didn't hear the CNN statistics. 25% of Hillary voters would vote for McCain before Obama. Wake up! The democrats will lose if Obama is the democratic candidate.
Do you think there is a republican message board somewhere where Huckabee supporters are saying "I'd rather vote for Obama OR Clinton than John McCain!" I think not.
Why would he make that call? He has not won yet? Wow the more I know Obama, the more he bothers me. He is still in the middle of a very competative race. He needs to be focusing on winning the nod from his own party. It ain't over yet
Clinton can not win this, by her trying to hold on now is going to rip the party apart. It is in bad shape now. Clinton be a lady with a little honour now, hold your chin up and bow out with the grace of a true contender. It is sad to watch one grasping at bits and pieces including lies, mud slinging and fear mongering. Maybe take some time and try to mend the party before it's to late. This is no time to try and feed you ego.
Obama 08
Hillary...a president? Not a chance, Obama has what it takes and when he recieves the nomination that will be clear. Obama for 08!
Oh and I guess...
In your dreams Hillary!
OBAMA 08!
Obama is so arrogant! Grow up man! You still havent WON ANYTHING!