Happy Friday AC and Erica! Looking forward to a great show.

Hi Anderson!!! Hi Erica!!! Sounds like a good program tonite.

Hello everyone. Love when Candy is on. Anderson was good on Leno last night.

It’s time to fold up the pantsuits and go home.

I don’t think this should fall under the Federal Reserve. Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke give me a break. Should be a new department.

I think that at this point in the elections, for individuals who live in states that vote late, it will be really nice to actually have an impactful vote in a primary. Typically, the nominee is established by this point in the election and those of us who live in the late voting states don’t have a chance to have our voice heard; we end up being stuck with the choices of others. I do think that the negative is not at all what most remaining voters want to hear. We want to hear about important issues: jobs, economy, jobs, economy, education, taxes, health care, environmental protection plans….

Forgive me if I laugh when I hear this administration talk about regulation.

I haven’t heard anyone point out today that Hillary can’t count. 22 + 22 + 62 does not equal 100%. She needs to recount before Florida and Michigan get recounted.

I don’t think Hillary should quit. If the Dems are so happy with either candidate, why would she.

hello everyone

Anderson, Why should Hillary drop out of the race. It was reported on CNN that Bill Clintons stated that Hilary Clinton will have the lead in delegate and popular count in primary states. Anderson, I feel that A Caucus favors:

- Those are single and have 2-4 hours of time.
- The young

A Caucus would be bias against:

- The seniors
- Working wifes who are at home with kids
- Those who work in the evening

I understand why Obama does better when a Caucus is held. In Washington State, Obama won the Caucus by a large margin but Obama just barely won the primary. In Texas Obama LOST the primary by 4% points but slightly won the Caucus.

IT IS **NOT** the “Will of the People” for Hillary to win 4% more of the popular vote in Texas bu Obama wins more delegates in Texas. THIS IS UNFAIR — AND — DOESN”T Represent the Will Of the People.

I suspect that Hillary would have won some of those small red states had their been primaries instead of caucus so that her older seniors and middle class working mothers could vote. Spending 2 hours at a caucus isn’t the way to run an election!!!!

Hilary isn’t far enough behind that she should have to quit. Besides why should she do what Obama supporters tell her to do???

i don’t think its a good time for Hillary to drop out her supporters would be very bitter and would mean trouble for the general

I would support either Clinton or Obama. It would be great if they were on the same ticket in November. Until then, She should continue- it’s too close of a race.

Hi AC! I think it would be wonderful if the Jr. Senator would gracefully step down.

I am certainly not an HRC supporter (I voted for Romney) but she should stay in the race until she feels she no longer has a chance to win the race. I decry all of the talk-radio people (i.e. RUSH) for calling on Republicans to throw their vote to one candidate or the other just to prolong the race.

This is the Washington Style Politics, calling for quit. Let the voters decide.

Hi Anderson , I enjoy your show a great deal, but what really bothers me, is the fact that your political correspondents always imply that white-male blur collar workers are prejudice or racists, because their not for Senator Obama. (at least in my view), I know there are plenty of these type of people out there, but there are plenty of us who are not. I am a white-male blue collar, and I voted for Obama and I feel he will make a wonderful President. Keep doing a great job on your show.

The BIGGIES in Dem. Party don’t want Clinton strongarms around those Super Delegates. Clinton threatned Nancy – Bad Move!

The Clintons are trying to destroy Obama and like Lou Dobbs says when you are down use the race card!

Obama will win!

Boycott WalMart!

Bill was a good president. I also think she will be an even better president.

Why is everyone in such a hurry to get Hillary out? Is Obama afraid of more of his unknown skeletons coming out before he is crowned by the media and the elite?

Hello Anderson and Erica. Greetings from the Caribbean!
Is there a plot from Obama suporters to make Hillary quits the race?
What is Obama afraid of??
Ramone

Senator Leahy should be ashamed of himself!!

Anderson, Hillary is going to win PA and the following States and their votes count. You’re doing a good job.

To ask Senator Clinton to step down is not fair for America.
Why isn’t she asking Senator Obama to step down.

This is almost as silly as not having Michigan and Florida not seated.

I also think that would have voted differently if they knew more about Obama and his ties with his pastor.

Many people in my community want their money back because they feel as if they were misled by him.

He has lied to them about his father being a Muslim, speaks about his Christian upbringing and his real connections with Rezko from Chicago.

If they knew then what they know now they certainly would not have supported him. They actually said that they were embarrassed for Obama and what he stands for.

My community will also not vote for Obama but for McCain.

good evening AC.
yes she will be a better president then her father? that is a good news. imagine how good we had it wen Mr. Clinton was our presiden, better then that would be gold for americans…..

Why is Obama expected to stumble…? Why Hillary is not expected to stumble….? It seems that there exists a double standared that a stumble for hillary is to excused but not for Obama…?

Those who are trying to force Hillary OUT of the race have been supporters of Obama for quite some time now.

So please everyone be careful of who is actually saying for Hillary to get out of the call.

Of course Obama & his supporters would like for Hillary to get out of the race now before any more of Obamas past bad jugements are made public. I’m betting there is more of Wright & more that Obama would like to keep very private. More bad judgment’s on Obama’s part will only make some of his “Big” supporters look even more of a fool than they already do. Hillary is Tough & Strong, not afraid to fight for what the working people need. Most of us know she was the brains behind Bill Clinton, most of us did pretty well when he was in office.She’s not out by along shot!!

How arrogant of the Obama campaign to tell Senator Clinton to quite when 22% of the voters want OBAMA TO QUIT!!!! This is well timed right before Senator Clinton’s in Pennsylvania. If Obama has the votes to win, show us. He doesn’t. The Obama campaign stopped the votes in Michigan and now he wants to just stop the votes in the last primaries! His surrogates are out there blathering and looking like school boys calling names and Obama is out there looking “presidential” on the View?????

Candy is very good at giving an objectionable opinion (especially concerning the Dems.)

the senators calling for HC to quit, should be quiet and let the voters speak…who do they think they are, why do they think they know more than the American voters? how arrogant.

“I enjoy your show a great deal, but what really bothers me, is the fact that your political correspondents always imply that white-male blur collar workers are prejudice or racists”

Paul — you should have a talk with Governor Rendell. He’s the one who just implied a significant number of whites (blue collar, conservative, etc) in his state would never vote for Obama specifically because he is black.

What a smart thing for a governor to say!

Hi, Anderson and Erica,

Could someone define what would constitute a “BIG” win for Hillary Clinton in Pennsylvania? 5%? 10% 15%? ?? Thanks!

yes debra, he should be ashamed of himself.

I think we have to wait for PA, NC and Indiana before asking HRC to step down

Happy Friday, everyone! Never a dull moment on the trail …

to tell her to get out is ludachris…..
its time to tell obama to get out.

Man! Hillary is sure looking desperate. I hope Obama makes a better showing in Pennsylvania then what the pundits are saying.

I’m worried that Clinton may want to make history bad enough and get her foot in the door, so to speak, that she would be willing to be John McCain’s running mate.

ALL votes counted, Clinton is down less than 1%. In the Electoral College she is ahead 219 to 202. 10 states still need to weigh in. If the DNC didn’t want primaries/caucuses to take place after March, maybe they should have a rule to that effect.

I hope that this primary has showed us we need CHANGE. We should demand a national primary where all states vote for all candidates on the same day. And, public financing is a must, the amount of money just for the primary is outrageous. I keep thinking how all that money could be better spent.

I find it curious that all these white men are closing ranks against Clinton at a very vulnerable time for Obama who is still trying to explain away his racist associations. My sense is they are pressuring her so that Obama doesn’t have to keep defending his defenseless racist associations and dividing the party. Obama is the one who should get out, not Clinton. And by the way, saw Anderson Cooper on Leno last night and his snickering about Clinton’s Bosnia blunder while making stroking comments about Obama – just shows you what his bias is. Another white male with too much power and influence.

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To ask Senator Clinton to step down is not fair for America.
Why isn’t she asking Senator Obama to step down.
This is almost as silly as not having Michigan and Florida not seated.
I also think that would have voted differently if they knew more about Obama and his ties with his pastor.
Many people in my community want their money back because they feel as if they were misled by him.
He has lied to them about his father being a Muslim, misled them about his Christian upbringing and has not discussed his real connections with Rezko from Chicago.
If they knew then what they know now they certainly would not have supported him. They actually said that they were embarrassed for Obama and what he stands for.
My community will also not vote for Obama but for McCain.

Walmart – step up to the plate and give it back to them from their profits. “What are they thinking”

I agree Mona, we do not know if Hillary will win by 50,000 in PA 500,000 in PA or maybe she may lose. The democratic leaders need to stay out of this at least until the end of the primaries

What kind of example would it be to our kids to quit when you think you might not win? I know I teach my children to never give up. I don’t want to raise a bunch of quitters. I want Hillary to stay in it until there is a winner. You never know, it might be her.

Anderson-

Neither Clinton or Obama can win without the “super” delegates. The way this is being framed with the Obama supporters, and the news keeping it alive…is really crazy.

She is behind, yes…..but he cant win either without the superdelegates, and with the popular vote so close, its only common sense to let the popular vote run its course.

i don’t think Sen. Clinton should quit. give other states chance to vote. GO CLINTON GO! FIGHT CLINTON FIGHT!

Notice that Senator Patrick Leahy is from Vermont. We know about how liberal Vermont is and how Leahy has been a Major backer of Obama even before Obama took the delegate lead. Leahy supported Obama even when Hillary was in the delegate and popular vote lead.

The RULES are the RULES and the Rules state that superdelegates have the independence to vote for who ever they want.

OBama supporters – PLEASE RESPECT THE RULES of the CONTEST. These rules were in place before the contest began.

Hillary has done a lot for NYS. She has assisted in keeping DFAS Rome open and triple the workforce. She has a great track record.

“And, public financing is a must, the amount of money just for the primary is outrageous. I keep thinking how all that money could be better spent.”

I could help a lot of people with that money — and no, not just myself. I could do wonders – but oh well. Money always falls into the wrong hands. I guess that is the way of the world.

The people trust Hillary to coninue her campaigne and win it.

I don’t know the details of the Walmart story, but I’ve been convinced for quite some time that Walmart is the “bunch of cheap crap in one place” equivalent of Satan- and now here’s more evidence of that. Sam Walton is probably turning over in his grave.

did i miss the story about sen. casey’s endorsement of sen obama? isnt that a bigger story than the “will she or won’t she” story that has been running since feb.?

wal-mart is one store I don’t shop at ,and proud of it , wal -mart is not good for America.

It is just SICK that Walmart would go that far too collect that money. This employee didn’t do anything wrong and all she did was work hard for Walmart. Now, they are trying to JACK money from a hospitalized women. THIS IS JUST SICK AND I WILL NEVER SHOP AT WALMART AGAIN!!!!

Why WONT Hillary drop out. Dont you know when you are beat? There is no way that she can win the nomination, and maybe she has a chance to be in Obama’s cabinet. Geez! Get out while the gettin’ is good!

What does it say about a candidate who polls almost equal with another candidate who is told they should drop put and there is no way the can win the nomination. I think someone should start letting everyone know that not only one candidate has huge supporters that will stay home to vote if their candidate isnt the nominee.

As an Obama supporter, I think Leahy may have made a mistake in counting Hillary out and suggesting she should quit. This may generate a backlash among PA voters, who don’t want to be counted out, and perhaps also a sympathy vote for Hillary, in response to what voters may perceive as Obama supporters “ganging up” on her.

Why is it that if a white person even mentions anything negative about Obama, he’s a racist? Yes, some white people are not ready to vote for a black man anymore than some are not ready to vote for a woman.

Clinton has to drop out now since its clear that she cant win the nomination

Give me a break–the gov was not being racist!!

Anderson,
Love your show and always great to hear Candy.

I am outraged that Obama nixed the re-vote in Michigan. Michigan is key to winning in November, and as a Florida voter I am sure this will come back in a bad way for the party.

Re-vote in Michigan. Obama doesn’t rule!!

Yes, boycott WalMart!!!
Governor Rendell is a racist and is contributing to the division in this country. Shame on Him!

Phil, I think Hillary needs to win by at least 15-20% for it to be considered big. She needs to win at least 20% in PA for a chance to take over in the popular vote

How many super delegates would Hillary gain if she did win Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Indiana? Enough to beat out Obama’s vote count?

superdelegates should stand behind the people and the people have said Barack is the person to straighten out the mess Bush has made.

If OBAMA can talk about “typical white people,” then Rendell should be able to talk about the “white vote.” The Obama campaign seems to be the only ones that can use the terms “black” or “white,” and not get critisized.

saw a comment saying they wanted to know what constitues a big win in penn…. im about to talk to our panel about that..

Gov. Rendell is like most people I know in Pa. He calls it like he sees it. He doesn’t tip-toe around the issues.

I don’t think that Rendell’s comments were not racial, I think that it was honest. There are many people who still have racist feelings in the United States. If we are going to talk about racism I think that we should be talking about Rev. Wright’s comments.

Hi Anderson,

Love the show.

As a Democrat from California, I was so excited when these primaries began because I thought either candidate would be an great choice. I have to say Hillary has completely lost me. It’s not only that she seems to think the only way she can win is to tear down Barack Obama, she does it in a very obvious and annoying way. She seems very childish to me.

Here they go again. Obama campaign is trying to play the race card again. Rendell didn’t say anything wrong. He is just stating the truth. Obama won’t get the white vote in PA. More and more whites are turned off by his pastor. They are turned off by the reverse racism that many blacks are using.

I am not sure why people are asking Hillary to quit her campaign. She has all the right to be in this race and we all should respect it.

J

I am sick of Obama’s tactics – if he keeps repeating a lie loud enough it doesn’t make it true – First, he only has more delegates and popular vote by ignoring/excluding Florida and Michigan…. Second, he has gotten quite a buy from you the press. Imagine if I described Barack as “a typical black man” – obviously a racist statement – but when Barack describes his grandmother as “a typical white person” no one says a word. I am offended by his racism, as well as his lies regarding his initial answers re his pastor and his staff comments in Canada and his phoniness – he does well in caucuses because his supporters just keep shouting the same lies so loud that they drown out the truth. I am one of those democrats that WILL note for McCain if Obama gets the nomination.

What can anybody do with a monster like Wall Street? It’s been left unregulated for so long that it’s impossible to start now. Wall Street is in need of a strong dose of reality to correct itself from years of excessive greed. The Fed has tried and, in my opinion, failed to prop it up with a series of misguided rate cuts and bailouts. Have mortgage rates fallen or has Wall Street risen because of all this hard work and wasted taxpayers money? Not at all so what can the Bush administration hope to do now. Gravity has finally hit Wall Street and greed will have to take a second place to reason for a while longer yet. Regards.

I don’t think that Hillary should even think about quitting right now. There is plenty of time for the party to become united. She will gain momentum in PA which is close some of the gap with the popular vote.
Walmart is rather awful, for going after this poor woman. It is another example of how materialist some companies are!
Anderson which flowers did you end up giving Candy?

My question is…. if the shoe was on the other foot and Hillary Clinton had all Obama’s “stats” (most states, most pledged delegates, the popular vote along with most fundraising) wouldn’t he have ALREADY been forced out by “the Party” and “the Clintons” ?

Hillary should stay in and say some big things to America and the world. She may have to leave the race at some point, but right now this is the best reality show in town. We need more of it, not less.

Anderson,

Why is the media avoiding the real words of Rev. Wright. Showing on youtube right now is the real speech from Rev. Wright (under FOX LIES!). I doubt if many people know that he was quoting a white ambassador. The media, including you showed comments from youtube over and over, for at least two weeks. However, now that the correct and inspiring words of Rev. Wrights are on youtube, no one’s talking about Rev. Wright any more.

Gov. Ed Rendell is a classic example of what Senator Obama was talking about in his speech.

Good Evening Anderson. I think it is unfair for Hillary to step down, and she will be a good president.

People were not so hostile toward Huckabee when he continued in the Republican race when there was absolutely zero chance he could win. Sure, the press asked him why he was still in the race, but it was almost with a sense of admiration, and they would let him explain his “don’t quit” attitude.
As a woman, the calls by Obama supporters for Clinton to quit just do not resonate well with me. She is a viable candidate. People have continued to come out in record numbers for primaries, and she has won almost as many votes as Obama. (That’s without Florida). To me, it sounds like men telling a woman what she can’t do.

Why should Hillary drop out? This race is not for dog catcher but for the highest office of the land. Do teams quit playing when they are 12 points down in the second half? I would like to see a coach tell his/her team that all is lost and just quit playing. Anything can happen…stay tuned

Hm. Did Randi’s story bury the lede? I think that phone call from Obama is pretty interesting. Have we ever heard him declare he was going to be the nominee like that?

A 5th Grader could figure it out. If Candidate ‘A’ has won 30 States and Candidate ‘B’ has won 16 states and Candidate ‘A’ is leading in pledged delegates and the popular vote, who is the winner? Let’s wrap this race up I have things to do.

I’d like to add a comment regarding the Wal-Mart piece. In an auto liability case, it is normal for other health insurers to be reimbursed once the liability case is settled. It is not Wal-Mart’s responsibility to cover injuries sustained in an auto accident. Apparently the family’s lawyer did not explain that to them, but that doesn’t mean they have a right to keep the entire settlement. It’s not okay to spend someone else’s money just because they have a lot and you need more.

The Senators calling for Clinton’s withdrawing from the primary should follow their own suggestion. They can’t get the work of the Senate done. These Senators are just as responsible for the condition of the country as much as GWB. It’s time for these Senators to resign. These Senators are jealous because they can’t get elected President themselves. The selection process is the choice of the people and not the party leaders. Clintons staying in the primary is not hurting the Democratic Party, the Democratic congress has done that already.

If the media is giving Rev Wright a pass, then I believe Ed Rendell deserves the same. Besides, didn’t you guys dig this up from some interview back in early Feb? Let’s stay current.

Why are people not talking more about the things that don’t show up in national polls: the number of new people and young voters (that are not polled) that Obama could bring in that Sen. Clinton might not, and on the other side, the number of Republicans that might not bother to come out to vote for McCain, but might come out to vote against Sen. Clinton?

I think the number of people that wouldn’t vote for an african-american would easily be trounced by new energized voters coming out for Obama.

I sure hope that CNN shedding light on this poor woman & her family’s struggle to win over Walmart helps her battle. This is a sad story, and hopefully when we get a new president these ridicoulous issues do not take place. This is like the big time companies like Bear Stearns getting their way.

Govenor Randell is just saying it like it is.

When a pastor screams about our country and cruel words about Hillary nothing is said?

Not only has Obama not apologized to Americans for his connection with his church and his views, he continuesto support him.

I have always felt that Obama should apologize to all Americans for not mentioning his ties with Rezko and with his pastor much sooner.

Why is CNN so biased against Hillary ever since super tuesday. I am about to turn CNN off forever with the trash talk they’ve been doing. It’s ridiculous.

Once again, BIG states matter – all of the rest of us don’t. WOW

Party officials like Patrick Leahy should be ashamed of themselves. Hillary is a perfectly viable candidate, and she should not be pressured to drop out. These party leaders are not upholding democracy, and think that they hold more sway than we do (the constituents). I can’t wait to vote for Hillary on May 6th because I know she has always stood up to the party big-wigs who focus more on media hype than the true political process.

It is very ridiculous that the media keeps scarring people, making them believe that Hillary should drop out or she will break up the party. She has not only spent the money, but she has invested a large amount of her time and her families time into this campaign. If nobody likes the competition, then why have primaries. We should have just all voted the same exact day instead of going through this exhausting process. If another candidate such as Edwards still going against Obama, they would probably saying the same exact things they are now. Hillary is the best and I believe she is going to take it just like she did Ohio and Texas where there are far more Obama people than Hillary.

Any Calls to Quit will only make Hillary supportors to Vote for Mr. McCain who has the Leadership & experience , may not be best in Economics or External affairs, He has no personal agenda like Bush.

If No Hillary, then all Hillary Voter will Vote for McCain. There is no way for Obama to Win, However he should not quit now, but let the Voters decide.

The media definetly doesn’t want this to end. Like Anderson said, their ratings are huge in this right now, bringning in people who usually don’t follow politics at all.

Anderson, Are all of these Obama “supporters” hoping to get a job in the Obama administration?

Hillary Clinton should drop out and maybe Obama will be nice enough to pick her as VP, I don’t think she has a chance anymore. I’m just a kid now, but by next election I’ll be 18, just old enough to vote, hopfully I’ll be able to vote for Obama.

What is wrong with all of you !

Get out of the race it is crazy let the people vote

I had pretty much stopped shopping at Wal Mart because of the way they treat their employees, low pay, little, if any benefits, less than 40 hours a week, etc…but this latest story…it is just the end for me. I will NEVER spend my money there again!!!

I find it curious that the Penn. governor thinks he can speak for all white voters or anticipate how they will vote. If Senator Obama did not have support from white voters, he would not have made it this far. Some folks think Americans are such idiots and that they will believe anything they are told. How old is the Honorable Governor anyway? I am sad that he feels the need to make these racists comments. He probably has an inferiority complex. His comments reflect very poorly on Senator Clinton; I don’t think she really thinks that way. I believe she is smarter than that.

The race isn’t over, and the super delegates need to nominate someone who is electable. Obama needs to prove he can win some big states.

So much focus is being placed on the candidates, their “friends” (though with friends like these who needs enemies), and bouncing around “getting out of the race” that no one is really going after how these candidates are going to pay for what they say they are going to do.

Anderson, Please keep the pressure on Walmart. Our heart goes out to that family.

Boycott WalMart!

Look, Rendell can say what he wants, but remember he is a sitting GOVERNOR. So we can criticize his comments as well.

I think many PA voters don’t want to be lumped in the category that he was speaking about.

Hillary Clinton should not step down. She has the right to continue her campaign, and has tremendous support. Furthermore, it is outrageous that the comments are made that Obama’s campaign doesn’t have “time” to plan a national strategy. I would argue that they don’t know what to say!

If you remember, it was Hillary Clinton, in one of the early debates, that continually addressed Bush and the mess we’re in in due to 7 years of his administration. Immediately, she was attacked that she is running a national campaign too early. The fact is, she knew months ago that it was important to address those national issues instead of bickering between Democrats.

How absurd an excuse of the Obama campaign that they don’t have time. The facgt is – they are inexperienced and their candidate is not ready to be President of the US. Let’s hope that never happens.

Yes, the media loves “blood in the water”……Mark is right on target. Obama continues to gain favor from the media even when WE TELL YOU that you do this. You have so much power in this election and you use it.

So, I guess Obama thinks the voters in the remaining states don’t matter. I thought a demacracy was everyone had a say in their future. I think Obama has a bad attitude, is this how he would run the country as well, not good!!!

I hope Clinton stays in the race, I want to vote for Clinton/ Obama, not Obama/ Clinton….. really at this point, they BOTH need each other
p.s. of course I will vote for Obama if it comes to that, but I want to vote for her….

Hey Anderson,
I have lived in Pittsburgh for 8.5 years. I don’t know the intent behind Gov. Rendel’s comments; however, I will say I totally agree with him.
I made the same prediction to my friends and family last year

Believe me! Pennsylvania, specifically Pittsburgh, has a problem in the area of race relations. Hopefully, I’ll be proven wrong.

Good Show.. Its refreshing to see a more balance show not only talking about how great Obama is. That is what the press should be. By the way… Hillary for president.

This election is so important, and this country deserves all the scrutiny the media and the voters can give to these candidates. Let the debate continue. Voter turnout and enthusiasm has been phenomenal. But millions have not yet had the chance to participate. How arrogant are these handful of Democratic leaders to believe they have the right to decide when “enough” voices have been heard?

The race is not over yet, she should not quit. Shame on those that are calling for her to get out now.

I think Hillary should step down. The numbers indicate that there is no way Hillary is going to be able to pass Obama in the delegate count or the popular vote.

When I see Hillary, Barack and McCain out on the campaign trial, it is very clear that Obama is incredibly intelligent and poised. He is a candidate of the future where Hillary and McCain are candidates of the past.

Stop this nonsense of pressuring Senator Clinton to drop from the race. This is a race (for the first time in a long time), showing that the democratic party is alive. Let this vigorous, heated, race go on. Clinton or Obama will know when to drop out of the race. And when that happens, we will join forces and infuse the vigor of these two campaigns behind the nominee to beat McCain!!

Hillary Clinton should not drop out of the race. Delegates can choose to vote any way they like regardless of how many delegates each candidate has (part of the DNC rules). Obama understands the DNC rules too. Case in point: he’s not pushing for a revote in Florida and Michigan because they broke DNC rules.

I had to laugh at the Rendell story. I know him and have worked for him and this is typical, he says what comes to his mind without a lot of thought at times. He is a great politician and he knows PA, so he is worth listening to.

The talking heads do not know how many people might be now questioning their votes for Obama. Why should Hillary drop out now? More things might come to light to change peoples’ minds…

I heard in your report that PA Sen. Bob Casey has given his support to Sen. Obama and that this would help Obama with white working class voters. I had to laugh. Bob Casey has never worked a day in his life. He lives off his fathers name. Getting elected from one office to another. We elected him to the U.S. Senate just to get him out of the state.

I’m voting for Hillary and if she isn’t the nominee then I go to McCain anything is better than that lying condecending Obama with his Rezko ties, racist pastor and lack of experience. He didnt even know canada has a PM and not a president c’mon the guys a dunce.

First off, it is time for the african americans to stop conducting themselves as if they have some type of special place at the race table. Before one more BO supporter tacks on another comment about race, it would behoove them to remember that Native Americans were here first. Their rights and the injustices done to them must be dealt with FIRST! Name calling is weak and the mark of poor judgement. Considering BO’s associations and the voracity of his supporters to discount every other ethnic group in this country is also a sign of just how narrow-minded the media and BO supporters have chosen to make this argument. Hispanics are now the largest minority group in this country. Funny how from other perspectives this whole “black white” issue can be quite insulting and anger others. It is also childish. Time for BO supporters to let it go and build a bridge.

The story on Walmart is horrible. People should email and write to Walmart if they want them to back off from this family and let them keep their settlement.

Dear Anderson, I am sadden by the caucus forum for choosing delegates. Look at the caucus in Texas which Hillary won by 5% and Obama will come out with many more delegates.

In the early twentieth century there was a movement to give more power to citizens in the selection of candidates for the party’s nomination. The primary election developed from this reform movement. ”

I think that the DNC should have all states involved in the “reform movement” that has been on-going since early 1900’s. Some states are still not in the reform – smaller states.

that term “the media” just seems so silly to me. It is so broad its almost meaningless. I’m sure some opinion writers want the primary season over.. im sure some anchors dont. Personally, i don’t think its a reporters job to tell the country when something should or should not end. That’s up to voters, candidates, and the parties to decide. We are just supposed to cover what’s going on, not try to shape it. I know, im either old fashioned, or naive.

Hillary should be able to stay in as long as she feels the need to honour the masses but not long enough to destroy the party. The bean counters that calculate these stats are usually right within little error, but again usually right.

Hi Anderson,

I believe these Obama backers have a point. From a practical perspective, Hillary Clinton would have to consider quitting because a) it is mathematically very difficult to beat her and b) the parties need to build-up their case against John McCain. I’m betting North Carolina will be the point when she will drop out because a loss there even by a point or two will make it mathematically impossible for her to catch-up.

In your opinion, at what point does Hillary Clinton become like Mike Huckabee was to John McCain after super Tuesday?

if Hillary does not leave the race now she is gonna ruin it for the democrat party. And really folks do we do not need republicans for another 4 years.

How can Hillary possibly think that the earlier primary results should count when her opponents weren’t on the ballot and didn’t campaign?

Don’t Florida and Michigan make up nearly 10% of the democrats in the country? I think that Sen. Obama isn’t enthusiastic because he knows he won’t win and it will further the process or the primary.

I understand Walmart wants to stick to their contract, but in this case it’s completely absurd. If she where able to go back to work and healthy from the treatment she obtained, then certainly, however, this woman is very nearly an invalid due to her injuries. Walmart is being absolutely rediculous on the issue.

Thanks for pursuing the question about what would make a “big” win for Clinton in PA. I am going to assume that a single digit win by Clinton would be a hollow victory, a 20% victory a “blow out,” and a victory in the teens fair to middlin’.

What I don’t understand is why it seems to be assumed that if Clinton does better than Obama among blue-collar whites, Obama would not do well with that group in a two-person race against McCain? The same question could be asked in reverse about some constituency that Obama typically is strong with.

Well put Anderson. Your impartiality is exactly why I watch the show.

why do people think that whites won’t vote for a black candidate? but won’t think that blacks won’t vote for a white candidate? let me tell you all if you think you can have it both ways you are dreaming? blacks will not vote if they think that they are being cheated. same with whites and guess who suffers . we all do. because guess what, we will have a third term of Bush

I’d like to think that there are a few open-minded people in PA–the govenor’s remarks about how many whites won’t vote for a black candidate certainly doesn’t leave the best impression of the state.

James Carville says Obama needs to win well if im not mistaken Obama won the last state Mississippi..

About the wal-mart and disabled lady- if her son died in iraq, what happened with the military helping her with health care. I think that if they do not want to pay the lady for pain and suffering dealing with the situation and mental heartache over the bills they should have -anti -walmart commercials for a month….people should shop somewhere else for a few weeks and see how they like that, i saw a guy working at wal-mart the other day in a electronic wheelchair moving a pallet of soil with about 50 bags on it with his wheelchair he has… wal-mart treats disabled employees bad.

Boy that Obama campaig just keeps whining, what are they so affraid of? They didn’t want a re-vote in Michigan, now I guess they think no other state should weigh in. That’s not the new politics I’m interested in–it’s disenfranchisement. I think they want Clinton to quit because of the ever widening Rev Wright scandal and Obamas shifting positions about what he heard, knew, can or can’t do regarding his pastors racist & un-patriotic rants. Who is really stealing the nomination?

Kathleen in NC — ALL states matter, you are right. The positive aspect of the continued race for the democratic candidate that everyone seems to overlook is that now, all the states get to have a say in who the nominee is.

We wouldn’t have any of these voting problems if we got rid of the electoral college. Why do we even need it anymore? Shouldn’t it be one person, one vote. Why do we need delegates or superdelegates if we can just go with the popular vote?

I’d give anything to hear Anderson talking about nipple rings. Woohoo!

kudos to you anderson
and no, you aren’t naive

it is up to the voters

at least you do a good job of just telling us the stories
no opinions

Disenfranchising voters in Michigan? Obama? Is this the politics of “change we can believe in”? This man’s arrogance is insulting!

Maybe it is a tad premature for Clinton to drop out right now…I mean if she wins PA then she will dubbed the “comeback kid” again…
I am a democrat, but my vote went for Sen. Obama…as long as we get a democrat in the White House, and the election is not stolen again then I will be happy.
We do not want a recap of the 2000 election…

There is no reason for Sen. Clinton to quit. We need to include MI and FL in the process if democrats want to win in Nov.

AC…love your show…you are the most unbiased on CNN and we appreciate that!
NO….Hillary should NOT step down…let the rest of America vote and by that time we will know more about Obama and what’s in his closet.
Go Hillary Go!!

Obama did drag his feet in Fla and Mi. It will be his fault if they go Rep. in the fall. Hillary didn’t campaign there either. If he refuses to do a redo, i think hillary should get the votes. She was smart enough to keep her name on the ballot.

Im still in shock at Obama saying the 15 percent capital gains tax is too low and needs to be raised. .is this the beginning of his socialist agenda?

Isn’t Obama afraid voters in Michigan and Florida will not vote for him, (since he is so obviously the one behind the no re-do) if he is the candidate in the general election for dems?

Walmart is a great example of corporate greed. The economy is going downhill, retail sales are going down and consumer confidence is dwindling. What do Walmart do? Squeeze the most helpless in society for a quick buck.

Anderson, I am a “Typical White person” and I am outraged at the remarks of Obama’s preacher and Obama himself. My outrage stems from the fact that I guess all these black pople go to a christian church and than are told to look out for us white people. What about all of us who went to Obama ralleys. What about all of the white people that marched with king and in the other civil rights marches and ralleys. I feel like we the white race has been played by the backs all this time. A black lady came out of her church and told the media we need to remember our grandparents and about they way times were with segrigation. OK, My 4th generation grandfather was a union officer. He faught at Getteyberg. He joined because our family was against the south having slaves. How did that benifit me?? I got Afirmitive Action!! So what promise of HOPE does Obama give me now?? Do u have the guts to talk more about this issue and how upset and defeated whites feel?? We’ll see!!
You have my e-mail.

“Re-vote in Michigan. Obama doesn’t rule!!”

I only WISH there was a re-vote in Michigan and Obama was on the ballot THIS TIME, as I am from Michigan and all of my friends and family support Senator Obama. Sadly, Michigan and Florida decided to move the dates up knowing the consequences they could face, and here it is.

Go Obama!

Rules vs Rules

The Obama campaign says that Florida and Michigan need to follow the rules. Therefore, no redo of the primary and those voters don’t count. But then they say the super delegates should vote the same as the committed delegates. Funny, how they don’t think the super delegate rules count.
Double talk!

And all this people endorsing Obama are not doing it because they think he is the best candidate, they are doing it for there own political purposes and careers.

Why don’t the super delegates do play an actually helpful role in michigan and florida. Let the :”elected” delegates be split 50/50 as the candidates did not have a fair contest – and have the Super Delegates weigh in on Hillary’s side if they feel she’s been wronged. Doesn’t that address satisfying both the Obama and Hillary camps?

Anderson, I agree “the media” is such an encompassing term it’s made meaningless, but I think you’re supposed to do more than just cover what’s going on–you’re supposed to be a vital check on power.

Also, the Lou/Wolf comments you just made are going to give me nightmares. Thanks.

priscilla, from your perspective it appears that only blacks and whites will have a say in this election. Why isn’t anyone in the media screaming that it appears delegates are being “stolen” from HC in TX? keep em’ honest, anderson!

Hillary should stay in the race….why would she want to drop out just because Obama supporters want her to…..I wish Obama would make it easy and drop out so Hillary could win…lol.

I’m taking action:
I just e-mailed Sen. Leahy and complained about him asking Sen. Clinton to leave the race. I’ve stopped watching any programming that beats up on Mrs. Clinton so that means I’ve stopped watching most of CNN coverage. Anderson, you and Larry King are all that is left of what use to be CNN being set as my default channel. C-span is now my default channel when I don’t watch other TV. I’m counting on you to give me the most accurate news, without anchor pundancy.

Why should Hillary drop out of the race? The U.S.A. can tell other countries they need to have a democractic society and yet today you have senators and high ranking officials declaring Hillary needs to get out of the race. Enough is enough according to Chris Dodd. Where’s the democracy here? It isn’t over until all the votes are counted.

The Wal-Mart thing is a Blue Cross Blue Shield thing. It’s called subrogation. I used to work in claims customer service for employer groups. You cannot get double benefits. It is not small print.

Whenever there is a claim that comes in for an injury type thing a subrogation form goes out explaining that very thing. It asks for “accident details” and if there is a pending suit. YOu can not be paid for the same claim twice. It sucks for these people and I feel horrible for them but it’s a legal document. They signed it.

Furthermore, it wasn’t Wal-Mart’s money. It was the money from Wal-Mart employees paying into the plan.

Regarding the Walmart story, from what I saw last night Walmart is pursuing the issue on behalf of their employees who pay into their group benefit program. Really? I’m not sure if it is the same in the US as it is here in CAnada but Walmart employees aren’t paid especially well. Makes me a little suspicious of their motives. Have they polled their employees to see whether they’d like Walmart to collect their money? I think I would be a prouder employee of Walmart if they would do the morally right thing rather than the thing they have the right to do.

I will vote for Hillary again, if I get the opportunity. I will not vote for Obama (Johnny Come Lately on the Scene). I will not vote for a Republican. I will vote for an Independent, if Hilllary does not get the nomination. If she doesn’t get the nomination after all her hard work, I hope she drops the Democratic Party and starts another Political Party.

Shame on Walmart! How dare this huge, successful company treat an employee that suffered a terrible accident in this manner. Walmart…how about considering this families circumstances, too??
The husband is recovering from prostate cancer…they lost a son while fighting in Iraq…have a heart!! I will never shop in your store ever again.

Hi Anderson, Great show tonight. Would CNN please post an address where I could send this good family a check in the amount I would have spent at Walmart? I’m proud to say I’ve rarely shopped there – and will never do so again. Shame on them.

Kathryn: Agree completely. I hope voters in Pennsylvania, NC, Indiana and beyond take note and show that they do count. It’s a shame that over 2.5 million Democrats in Michigan and Florida may not matter either. I guess “rules” may determine this election, not democracy in action.

Anderson. why does Obama and his supporters think Hillarys supporters are going to vote for him in Nov?
Truthfully, I DON’T CARE IF HILLARY COMES OUT AND TELLS ME TO VOTE FOR OBAMA, I WILL NOT VOTE FOR HIM.
I HAVE MORALS AND PRINCIPLES.
I stand by Hillary only! I am a former Republican and I WILL WITHOUT A DOUBT VOTE FOR MCAIN SHOULD OBAMA WIN THE NOMINEE

Anderson you are an outstanding broadcaster, unique in your own style.

You are simple awesome! You tell the stories as though it’s never been told.

Keep the flag flying man; we your fans are proud of you

Its sad to see that happen to the poor lady, being a veteran, i think that the military should have taken care of her healthcare if he died over in iraq, its disscusting that the wal-mart didnt figure out a better way to deal with this situation, im sure the bills didnt just pop-up and they im sure they knew she had them. If anything she should have a lawsuit against wal-mart. But its not the first time i’ve heard that happen to a disabled person from wal-mart.

Brian. You are right on. If we are going to ‘Unify” the country. It’s going to have to come from both sides of the racial divide.

Mark my word and keep your eye on the senatorial race in PA in 2012. Mr. Casey won in 2006 because a good 20%of us voted for him because we had it with Santorium . After Hillary’s win on the 22 of April and he still support Obama and not the will of the PA electorate he will become a one term senator.

Haha, Anderson I don’t think you’re naive. I agree that the talking heads on television or on radio shouldn’t have the authority to tell the populace when they’ve tired of a story, and so influence their decision. Instead, as you said, the news should present the facts, (as unbiased as possible). You give us the foundations with which we can manipulate to make our own choices.

Job well done.

It’s terrible they way Walmart is treating the Shank family.

Laura,

Some nipple rings probably could be used as weapons. lol

This lady doesnt need money medicaid will cover all her expenses if shes in poverty.

Don’t tell me that a company the size of Walmart could not do the right thing and let this one go. I said it before, but whatever happened to compassion? An exemption should definitely be made for the Shanks! It’s unbelievable!!

“can nipple rings be used as a weapon or something? i mean, can you hold up the cockpit with a nipple ring or something!?!”

Obviously those TSA workers were lacking in intelligence.

However, I think it stemmed from the fact that some women can use their bras as weapons – bra bombs I think.

The way TSA went about this was wrong. Humiliation and pliers should not have been involved in this incident. All they needed to do was make sure the woman was not a threat. This should not involve any male agents snickering nearby.

What’s so hard about having no states vote before Super Tuesday? It IS unfair for states with so few electoral votes (Iowa, New Hampshire, etc.) to have so much influence over which candidates go on to the later primaries. That’s what started this whole mess.

Wal-Mart’s response to the Shank case sounds like a “canned” response to me.

Yvonne i agree with you. you’ve said it all. HRC does well among blue _collar workers and white women, Obama does well among blacks and the young voters. so guess what they both need each other desperately. let no one think HRC has the upper hand. if so she would be leading. but she is not which means she is lacking in something. don’t tell me someone has won 30 contests and the other 16 and we are all trying to figure out who is the winner. please

Randi Kaye: why can’t Wal-Mart tap their foundation and fund up an account for her?

I am confused Walmart says it needs to recover the money for
the healthcare plan. How is that so ?

Anderson,

I don’t live in PA but I’ve seen an ad supposedly being run there by Obama that claims he takes no money from the oil industry and claiming that he will bring about real energy legislation, unlike the energy legislation enacted by George Bush that was written by the oil companies.

But I’ve also seen reports that Obama has taken money from all the leading oil companies and I believe Obama voted for the Bush energy plan, (which Hillary voted against).

Which is the truth? There is so much BS in the email / blogging wars that I look to you and the media to confirm or deny these rumors. Is Obama lying in his ads in PA or is the Clinton campaign making that all up?

Wal-mart is just another corporation that could care less about it’s employees. The bottom line is always more important to these companies. It’s far more important to give the big wigs huge bonuses than it is to care about a disabled employee.

I stopped shopping at Walmart a year ago and will continue to use my money at other stores.

The walmart story could also qualify for the “what were they thinking” slot! truely what was/ is walmart management thinking.

This WalMart story is heartwrenching…if they can’t have their case heard in court, where can they go? I understand that the company is within the law, but in a country that touts its generosity toward other countries, what about their own?

I know that I have heard many time that people didn’t want the Super Delgates to give the nomination to Hillary Clinton. So why have I been hearing all day for the Super Delgates to load on and give the nomination to Obama.

Lets be clear the way it stands today the Super Delgates will award this nomination to one of these candidates so let the rest of the people vote. Both Hillary and Obama have a great following and are loved by the American people, that is why both sides want everyone to be fair and hold your tongue and don’t try to push either candidate out, because this will make people unhappy and they will vote republican. I really believe that.

Florida and Michigan represent an interesting dilemna. Recognizing that in the primaries some states are influenced by momentum, having a revote at this point seems a bit not logical. It would be like changing the rules in the middle of a basketball game. The teams play the game from the beginning, based on the rules at the start. If you change the rules in the middle of the game, one team or the other will feel cheated and that the game was not fair. Typically, the losing team.

Florida just seems to have troubles getting their voting act together all around.

That money does go back to the business, indirectly. If it’s a self insured health plan, than it goes directly to the company. If not, it would still go to the business by way of premiums. Walmart is just being greedy.

Anderson,

“The Media” is great, its the only way I know what is happening in the world. I think you are doing a good job of remaining unbiased. Yes, I saw the challenge to HRC about making the phone call for an interview, nothing wrong with challenging her.

Carville said Obama needs to win primaries…where has Carville been these past few months???
Anderson, please keep the pressure on WalMart…this is a terrible thing! By the way, i like Candy.Oh, and you, and Erica.

Whatever reason there are against counting the votes in Michigan and Florida, they strike me as hypocritical. Whoever dismisses my vote, I would like to call for that candidate to quit!

We should also try to find out who is the health insurance company that Walmart has. I saw that Walmart is trying to hide behind the law. We should try to investigate a little deeper into the Health Insurance company etc.

Wal Mart couldn’t replace the $200,000 in the health plan with some of their own money? Would that not be $200,000 well spent for public relations, not to mention the help it would provide the disabled lady? That’s ridiculous!

You are so right Anderson – Walmart is sticking to their guns but at what cost?

i wish my family did not shop at walmart any more but truth be told its the only store around here……..the ony other store is an hour away and shame on walmart this is morally discusting……..makes me wanna protest walmart or something….. absolute heartless money tycoons……

Hilory Clinton should not drop out because Obama is afraid that voters will soon see his true colours.
Racism- has a coat of many colours
What is thre true reason why Rev. Whright cannot speak for hisself?
If an average person was to use such hate speaches, they would be prosecuted.
I used too think Obama would make a good President, since this Rev. Wright issue I would never vote for someone who continued to go too Trinity United Church, for Twenty years, and repeatedly listen to such hate sermons,
I have lost respect for Mr. Obama, with all the lies and cover ups.

I agree with Jeffrey – no one is obligated to sue. They have the option. Walmart would be smart to apologize and back off!

I would be very interested to hear Jeffrey Toobin discuss why ,in a case that involves a large company like Wal-Mart, would the Supreme Court not hear the case.

If Wal-Mart lets her keep the money, it sets a precedent. How many other employees whose money was recovered, would come after Wal-Mart and ask for their money back? It’s not just about this one family.

I am a political junky so i watch all the sations-cnn ,msnbc,nbc,cbs,abc, and even fox.If the average person is only getting the sound bites off of there regular news they are sadly mis-informed and they are getting the personal judgements ,opinions and political affiliations of the news casters. and unfortunately thats what they will base there votes on.

The American Government needs to take a field trip to Canada and observe how wonderful and possible Universal Health Care is. If this Walmart employee worked for Walmart Canada she would have the best medical care for free.

If Wal-Mart was “obliged” to sue Mrs. Shank, then do all companies have that same obligation? Who would get medical insurance thru their company then? If I had to pay back anything I got in an accident, I would so NOT join that health plan.

Come on…Clinton is STILL in the race…let’s not get upset over something that has not happened…we will no more after PA…
President Clinton just said yesterday that Clinton’s do not quit..I think she will see this through until the end.

This WalMart story is right on! Name 5 people that have read the fine print in their healthcare coverage plan! Of course, that is thinking that those 5 people HAVE a healthcare plan. We, Americans, believe that we do not have a “socialized” medical plan, yet the health care provider we go to, the tests and medicines that are covered are completely DICTATED by the healthcare plans! We really need to open our eyes to how we are blindsided all the time by healthcare plans.

LET IT GO WALMART!

Yet again Walmart is showing their true colors.

The tragedy in this wall-mart case comes from a society that allows double dipping, as long as people think they should be paid from more than one source for a injury this problem will occur, in canada if this were to happen the auto insurance would pay out the care for the injury no ability to sue. I shouldn’t say no ability because if you came across something that was a loss in an injury sense or material sense that was not covered by insurance you could sue for it in civil court this would not be considered double dipping. the father thinks that having the bill paid for the injured persons care and the money as well is the right thing, sorry I don’t agree.

WalMart will do what they want to do….in a year…We’ll all forget about it…and continue to shop there.
Bet on it….they are.

@ Michelle: Every health plan has separately managed assets to pay future bills. WMT is suing this family to put these funds that they have already paid out for Debbie’s care back in the health care account so they can pay future claims for other employees including Debbie. Most plans have this feature. I was in a minor car accident and it happened in my case. I had to pay back all of my doctor’s bills.

Anderson, your comments about media impartiality are refreshing and important. This is your show and obviously very popular. Would you consider a future editorial piece on this subject of the importance of media impartiality? It would be a great service to your profession and a crucial message to your fellow journalists in all media who have temporarily misplaced their sense of responsibility to the public.

I can’t really afford to shop elsewhere. That is how Walmart has hoodwinked many of us. I disagree with what Walmart has done but I’m not willing to use up all of my savings shopping somewhere more expensive to prove a point that can’t be proven with a Walmart boycott. They have a reputation of treating their employees like crap.

I think the best thing that can be done is what CNN is doing now. Expose them. Let everyone know what they are doing. So thanks for exposing their cold hearted tactics.

Hi Anderson. I understand the legalities behind Wal-Marts decision to sue but that does not mean it’s the right decision. It is just another demonstration of Corporate Greed and if this is any indication of how Wal-Mart treats it’s employees, without Humanity, I will no longer spend another dime at their stories. It doesn’t matter that the money goes back to the health plan. With profits of Billions they could contribute what is owed back to the fund on behalf of the family. $270,000.00 doesn’t go far when you have to institutionalize someone. Hasn’t the family suffered enough and made the ultimate sacrifice for their Country?

As a person with a disability, I find this story very upsetting, however it is not unusual. If it is not a story like this it is one where someone with a disability is dropped from a health plan because it is costing too much or necessary medical equiptment or proceedures are denied. Our society just does not have a track record of valuing the lives of people with disabilities or supporting our equality in life.

I don’t think that Sam Walton would have let this happen. Walmart could use this story for good PR. They can certainly help this familt.

I emailed Wal-Mart and pretty much got the same response back from them. It’s sad that they couldn’t even send a representative to CNN to speak on this issue, all they did was send a statement? That’s about as cold as it gets. I hope 360 stays on this story. They need to speak to the public about this, too many people are outraged!

Leave it to our governor to open his mouth and stick his foot directly in it. I have to say that it is absolutely true that there are people in this state that will not vote for Obama because of his race which I think is incredibly sad and unfortunate, but thankfully these people are in the minority. I am proud to say that I am a white, college-educated woman in my upper 20s and am proudly supporting Obama in the upcoming primary, and Governor Rendell certainly does not speak for me. There is an intense enthusiasm for Obama among his supporters in the area and we had a huge increase in Democratic voter registrations in the state, so I feel that Barack will do better in Pennsylvania than many believe at this point. I think it is imperative for him to get out and do more campaigning and just blanket the entire state from east to west and everywhere in between. I will definitely be attending his town meeting in Harrisburg this weekend.

Why would anyone vote for a person who sat in a pew for 20 years listening to a pastor spew such hatred for the United States of America and its people? Michelle Obama even said not long ago that was the first day she was proud of her country (influenced by Rev Wright and allowing her children to be influenced by this continuing diatribe).

After hearing about the Shanks and Wal-Mart, I can’t imagine ever shopping there again. It is truly disgusting that they won’t back down and make an exception for this family.

Shame on Wal-Mart. The more I hear the worse it is. How can they have all of those options for helping this family as Jeffrey just mentioned and not even use one but instead go after that family for the money. It really is reprehensible.

Anderson,

Are their any good Lawyers left in the country to sue Walmart for Emotional damages.

Can Walmart customers sue them who had spend $ and getting to see the “EVILMART”

boycott EVILMART

Wow! I did not realize that she lost her son in Iraq.

I agree with you Anderson. They could have easily helped her inother ways from their own personal money. Just to save from the bad publicity – even if they don’t want to do the decent thing.

What a sad WalMart case. I really feel for the victim’s family. WalMart should have a lot of considerations. WalMart is one of those companies that represent how harsh capitalism can get in America.

If I was the CEO of Target, I would pay the women the equivalent of what Wal-Mart is planning to recoup from her and I would then issue a statement saying that Target will discontinue this practice. If Target or any other retailer was smart they would do that tomorrow and watch the public rally behind them and see their sales go through the roof!

Wal-Mart has reached the stage at which they think they are too big to be taken down but they forget that big companies downfall always happen because of public sentiment turning against them

Well put Anderson. The media should be impartial. Thanks why I like watching you..

Remember folks Hillary didnt campaign in Michigan or florida either she was smart enough to make sure she was on the ticket but thats as far as she went, I know Obama likes to try to make out like since she went to Florida the day of the election she was campaigning but she was just showing the voters that they still matter even if their state officials did screw up big time. The people should still count. Their votes should still count if Obama wanted to let the people know he cared too he could have but he choose to ignore the voters in these states because they supposedly dont count just because a couple of party leaders in their states wanted to act out for whatever reason. The voters shouldn’t have to suffer due to party politics if the dems dont make this right it could easily cost them in November Hillary was trying to stop that result even if Mr Dean doesnt care about November most of us do. However we also care about making sure the whole country has an equal vote this time. Havent we seen enough Party games to get what the party thinks they want. Isnt that how Bush stole the last two elections by screwing Florida voters and then last election Ohio voters were treated just as badly. Now the Dems or playing these games they better wake up or they will lose supporter too.

Once Sam Walton passed away Wal-Marts attitude towards their “associates” started to change and is now so bad he would not recognize. What he would say to his family and the Wal-Mart board if he could!

I feel that it is down-right despecable what Walmart has chosen to do to the family of Debbie Shanks. After her family has lost so much, including the loss of their son in Iraq, Walmart continues to pursue the money that she and her family desparately needs in order to help provide for her long-term care. SHAME ON YOU WALMART!!!!!

I understand that people want their voices to be heard, but I strongly feel that the outcome will be that Barack Obama will be the democratic nominee. I used to be a Clinton fan, and knew that if she was the nominee I would vote for her. As this carries on I find myself disliking her more and more. Her strategy is to wait for the opponent to drop the ball rather than try and show that she is the right one to lead our country.

It is absolutely rediculous for the Clinton supporters to attempt to blame the Michigan-Florida fiasco on Obama. He did not create this mess. It is not his place to fix the problem. He is a good man, and would accept any reasonable and fair solution. It’s just another attempt to try and fling something at him and hope it sticks. Enough is enough.

I’m a young teacher and I think about the future of my students when I think about the direction and image of our country….Obama is the answer.

Disagree FredNY – not everyone has short term memory. Walmart can survive because they are such a huge company. Trust me if this was a small little business they would not survive the bad publicity. Don’t underestimate the power of the people.

To all Obama and Clinton supporters. It will be a grave mistake to vote for Mcain in November, if your candidate looses. Because the whole point of supporting one of these two is because you like their policies, on the economy, and stopping the war in Iraq. So why would you vote for Mcain who will keep the war going and most likely not do much for healthcare or the economy. Most of you will see that vote for Mcain was foolish. But only in hindsight. Like most of the Bush supporters feel right now, and like they say hindsight is always 20/20… If you stand for nothing you will fall for anything….

Let’s start a fund to help this woman that is being sued by Wal Mart.

How can we get CNN involved?

Ariston

Anderson, Even though I don’t have any health insurance, if you or someone else starts a fund for the Shank family, I will donate to it. I already boycott at Wal-mart because they are harmful to our economy (getting so many items from China and sending our money overseas) and typically most of their employees (part-time) do not have any health insurance. They have stuck me as a taxpayer to provide TennCare for their employees.

in my opinion Hillary has to stay in the race. We need her in the white house. how can you hire someone for the hardest job in the US when he can’t even decide how he feels about his own pastor? first he had never heard any of the offensive remarks..then he had heard some offensive remarks…..he then didn’t like what was said but he was like a member of his family….he even made his white grandmother look like she was raciest to make his case….then on the view today he would of left the church if the pastor hadn’t said his remarks were wrong…..can this man not make up his mind???????if he becomes president we are all in for a long 4 yrs.

It’s hard to believe that billionaire sale Walmart is sueing it former employee. Walmart’s senior managements are a bun of greedy….they are only care about the profits and careless about its employees . I’ve never shopped at Walmart and this is another reason that I will never put my feet in the Walmart store. I will campaign to my family and friends to not shop at this greedy company.

Some people say they can’t afford to shop any place else besides WMT. Really, how much stuff from China do you really need? Look at all the junk in that store. Some Americans think a happy and productive life is one full of stuff.

Unfortnately not all Americans have access to other stores based on their locations. I fully understand that issue. Cheap is not always the best plan. If I go to WMT once a year, that is just too much for me.

I’m sorry, but Wal-Mart is NOT the greatest thing since Jesus! You do have a choice! Don’t shop there anymore. The stain is on the blue dress that is Wal-Mart! Support your local grocery store, shop at Target, or Sears, or Best Buy, do not give the Wal-mart crooks any more of our money. You thought Bear-Stearns was bad, wait until we see the Wal-Mart Meltdown.

Thank you for covering the question of Michigan’s revote. I live in Florida, which has also been silenced. Howard Dean keeps blaming Florida for the problem, but the voters are being punished for the conflict between the state and local branches of the party. The Democratic Party is going to have to make an extraordinary effort in this state. If they can’t deal with this, why should we vote for them?

Jamil’s story is so sad. Such a promised life cut so short – for no fault of his.

This story keeps getting sadder. I agree it is such an avoidable tragedy. Such a wonderful family.

This boy’s father is a STRONG man. God Bless him. It’s a shame that we can’t fix our illegal alien problems.

It wouldn’t be fair to split the votes in Michigan and Florida esp when a lot of people did cast their votes for Clinton. It wouldn’t be accurate stance of what people wanted in either state. It wasn’t the voters fault that their votes didn’t count esp in Florida where their voting laws were changed by the republicians. Clinton should not drop out since she should have the lead in delegates if Florida and Michigan had Counted. I am ashamed as a democrat that people are still backing Obama esp after everything that has come out about him in the last few months. Every vote should count since that is what Obama had originally said before the thought of counting Florida and Michigan. Clinton has done a lot of good things for NY and has actually shown she even cares about the part of NY state north of Albany that is usually forgotten about.

Thank you for bringing attention to this WalMart story, Your coverage has given a voice to someone who would have otherwise been voiceless. I hope that she receives the justice that she so deserves.

So Walmart is willing to take 200K from a family because, “it can”. We need not to spend money there, because ” We CAN”. I have no interest in doing business with such a disgusting company with such a narrow minded view of how healthcare should be funded. I doubt this money would decrease any employee’s premiums. As mentioned on the air tonight, Walmart has other so called “organizations” to help their employees. Another company with bogus foundations for show, and probably only help management’s families. We have seen this crap before. Don’t shop there! That includes Sam’s Club!

Anderson,
trust me…I am no fan of Walmart…however, in this case I think we are giving a pass to the person who should be charged for negligence…the attorney. Unlike most companies in the US, Walmart self-insures their health plan…basically, all employees pay into it, and they cover everyone from it….catastrophic cases like these raise the premiums of all who participate…and so they have policies to recover loses that they should not have had to pay in the first place so that they can keep the costs affordable. In this case, it was determined that the trucking company was at fault…and in that case, they should have been they ones to pay the $470,000.00 Walmart paid out of their health account. The attorney for the family knew this and should have requested enough monies to both pay back Walmart and be able to cover the expenses of the victim for the rest of their life. Yet, knowing that they had to re-imburse Walmart…he still only asked for and received $1 million…of which he knew he was going to get a 30% retainer….that is mal practice to me….the family trusted him to get enough cash to cover all debts and expenses they may incur and he did not…now he is getting a pass….DO NOT GIVE THE LAWYER A PASS….THIS IS TRULY MALPRACTICE!!!!

It is a SHAME that one of the biggest and most profitable retail chains in the world has no compassion for a severely disabled employee and chose to make the situation worse and put her in such an absurd situation.

What are the urls for petittions ?

WALMART is a SHAME to AMERICA !!!
boycott WALMART

It’s not fair the way they’re ganging up on Clinton to drop out – she leads in superdelegates – she’s not asking Obama to drop out – what is he afraid of? More revelations?
PICTURE THIS: — If Obama is the nominee, a few days before the general election, a simple tv ad by the RNC: showing Richardson and Clinton with hand over heart and Obama hands over you-know-what during the singing of “God Bless America”, and words printed on screen, “Is Sen. Obama thinking, God D….n America? During the 20 years with the preaching of Rev. Wright, how much of his preaching has Sen Obama absorbed?” “And, how much of Sen. Obama do we really know?” -

This Walmart story is outrageous! Why didn’t Walmart use the money they spent suing this woman to reimburse their insurance fund? I won’t shop there again. So much for supporting our troops and their families.

Hope everyone has a great week-end!

Hi Anderson!
Have ya missed me tonight? ) I’m home baking and frosting sugar cookies and WATCHING your Show. Come on over — they are done now…..warm and yummy!!

Thanks for the update on Debbie Shank v WalMart. I’ll search Facebook to see if I can find a group collecting money for the family. So incredibly sad!! I’m on SS Disability and remember the difficult times waiting to get approved after I was no longer able to work. (NOTHING near the Shank situation, tho!!) I was a legal secy working for a litigation firm who specialized in Insurance Defense, so I KNOW WalMart wasn’t telling the truth and “playing fair.” (What else is new for WalMart……..I’ve boycotted them for many years already because of their unfair practices………, but Jeffrey Tubin is absolutely correct!! Naturally…….:o)
SO, thanks for your follow up and wonderful Show tonight. Sure was nice to be able to WATCH the first hour instead of staying up to watch the 2nd hour rerun. ) Have a GREAT WEEKEND everyone!

Walmart has gotten where they are by being RUTHLESS. We shouldn’t be surprised by their recent activities.

We should however stop shopping there and pay the 15 cents more to buy the same thing at a decent, honorable company (where some of the products might actually be made in the U.S.)

Gov. Rendell insults the good people of Pennsylvania. The home of the liberty bell is much better and wiser than he portrays them to be.

I’ve been a Dem all my life– I WILL VOTE FOR HILLARY. If Obama wins the nomination, I will NOT vote for him in Nov. Obama brags he has won more states–OK, but they won’t add up to much in the BIG PRIZE in November– it’s called the Electoral College !! HILLARY has shown she can win the BIG STATES that are the BIG PRIZE. 5 small states can’t equal the total for California in Nov. Don’t you folks know how this works??? Did you take a course in Government in High School? HILLARY should NOT QUIT. The people need to speak. The process continues. HILLARY will WIN PA. and I think by double digits. I haven’t talked to one person that is for Obama. If Obama is the nominee, McCain will win in Nov and Nader will be enough of a factor to sway the final outcome.

Hillary should not drop out of the race. This is America and everyone should get the opportunity to vote in their primaries. We as democrats need to tone down this hate and focus on winning in Nov.

Poor bears. They don’t bounce well

Ha! Does Anderson dislike cats so much he can’t even say the word?! I know he’s a dog person.

There are over 10 million WalMart employee just in America how many have sad stories from their Health Care Program , how many times would WalMart have to make an exception before the Employees Health Care Program would be broke. and I know this is not PC but when an American solider dies they receive over five hundred thousand dollar in a slump sum death payment that goes to loved one left behind, I know that sounds callus but couldn’t that money help them.

have a great weekend.. everyone.

Happy Weekend, everyone! See you Monday