Why is everyone assuming that becuase Obama did not win the rural vote that it means he wouldn’t be able to win them in November. If Hillary would allow those voters to get to know him without all the negativity and if she would have stepped down, we could have really seen how well he would have done with rural voters. The fact is he will have the most wins, the most delegates and the popular vote and if he is denied the nomination, young voters and African Americans will be outraged and the Clintons will have ended up costing the Democrats the election.

Bill Schneider- hello and welcome to the AC360 blog!

We are a chatty bunch, so I hope you will be able to keep up with us- if not, that’s ok. Hopefully, you will enjoy this blog session and will stop by for return visits!

Good evening, all!

Can’t wait to see the Penn primary results! And a special thanks to “the Best Political Team” on television because you guys demystify the politics of this primary for me!

Good evening Anderson, Erica, best political team on television (and the web), bloggees.

So far I am still sticking with a 7-9 point win for Clinton which in a way is sad when she was once ahead 30 points

Hello everyone,

Another exciting primary night! What do you all think about the results?

Xavier Leonard> So Hillary should stop campaigning and withdraw so rural voters can get to know Obama? Are you joking? Clinton is just as, if not more, prepared to get a Democrat in office. If Obama can’t stand up to Hillary and her “negativity”, McCain will sweep the floor with him. And Obama is outspending Hillary and putting our negative ads as well, so he no better than she is. If anyone is “costing the Democrats the election”, its the voters who get sucked into the hype and allow themselves to be polarized and forget that Hillary has the same stance on the issues as Obama.

@Xavier: I dont really think anyone is “assuming” anything in the election. Too many variables. If you think Hillary’s negativity is causing Obama votes, you are wrong. Obama is causing his own negativity, every time the guy speaks any more he is ticking off people.

You said a mouthful when you said: “young voters and African Americans will be outraged”…. Their outrage will be misdirected
if it is towards the Clintons.

Also, there is no “getting to know him without all the negativity”…. you err in thinking Obama REMOTELY wants us to know him. He doesn’t.

Wow Bill you have a pic and an awesome picture to boot. I think the results so far are exactly what I expected……Clinton wins but under 10 points

Exciting, but confusing night. Bravo to Donna B. for her eloquent American coalition statement. very sensitive. So rare.

Good evening bloggers! And welcome Bill Schnieder.

Pennsylvania has spoken! We want Hillary for President, not Obama.

Bill, if you were here last night, you would have thought that there was another politcal campaign team– “Cooper-Hill ‘08″! haha!

Anyway, I am not a Democrat, but I was hoping Clinton would win because it would keep things interesting.

I can’t say I’m surprised by the results tonight. Looks like the party isn’t over just yet. Hold the confetti.

Um, Marcia, Obama still has more delegates than Clinton. I don’t see why you think that this one state is somehow the voice of the nation. It’s an important primary, but it’s not representative of the country’s opinion.

Well Anderson and online readers, HILLARY has taken the “Comeback Kid” blood a bit further than a lot of “experts” predicted. I really did not know who would get ahead of the other
candidate, with all the confusion and tension in their debates and
the media’s crystal ball. I did not like the way the questions were
formatted by the ABC co-hosts, Charlie and George at the last televised debate; but its been circus all along. I live in Florida, and
as a democrat here with others, we don’t know what our state and Mich. will do with our primary votes Yet!
I am following the news of tonight’s results on your site, and I enjoy your fresh journalistic approach at CNN. Thanks! I like the quote on the head of this page next to your pix. Keep it up. There’s enough drama out there with this election, isn’t it?
Best, Chuck in
Jacksonville

Well - Obama will mop up in the general election.

The only way Clinton wins is if Obama makes a critical error or the campaign physically hurts him.

It’s been nice how the networks have been pretending that this overall race is a close race.

There has been a lot of talk about Senator Obama winning the most pledged delegates and winning the popular vote, but there has still been talk that Clinton can win with the super delegate vote.

For me, and many people I associate with, this would be a repeat of the 2000 election. I am 19 years old and I am very active in politics and I talk with many young voters at the University I attend, and if the case above happens- where Obama deserves to win, but party insiders choose Clinton, MANY voters will not vote, or will vote for McCain. Not because they hate Clinton, but because it is not a democracy. How can the public vote one way, but a few party insiders decide against the peoples will.

I would rather see democracy prevail than the democrats win the White House.

Considering it’s Earth day, What a waste of paper, plastic, etc… these events produce. What a shame.

Why hello there Bill Schneider. I happen to think the current election results, or rather, should I say ‘primary results,’ are consistent overall with expectations set forth in the media by public opinion polls and other statistics. That is, at least, from my perspective, my standpoint. I don’t know if that’s the general consensus, but I am under the impression that Ms. Clinton has had the momentum in Pennsylvania overall. My two cents.: )

How many points did Hillary win by? I’m new at this, so sorry if thats a dumb question.

I just want to weigh in and say I seriously appreciate the fact that no one here has been gloating over Hillary’s win. I don’t believe in gloating when I am right or have things turn in my favour, and I really appreciate it when others respond in kind. Nice to know there’s many level-headed people out there as well, be they Obama supporters, Clinton supporters, or even McCain supporters.

Obama’s is certainly not dead yet. Hillary was expected to win but she hoped by a lot more % than 9 or 10..
Oh dear, Bill is there, hope he doesn’t speak, he always manages to make things worse for her. lol

Brian - Hillary is ahead with 9 points right now but only 61% of the votes are in so who knows how much she will actually win by

Jen, did you see the CNN coverage of how Obama supporters have started a “reuse” campaign so that promotional signs (and the like) used in one state can be transported to, and reused in, the next contested state? A step in the right direction, I’d say.

“Obama’s is certainly not dead yet.”

He’s not dead at all. It is Clinton that needs to catch up - not Obama.

@EJ: explain please: “or the campaign PHYSICALLY hurts him?” thanks

Anderson welcome to the set

Where’s Anderson? I’ve been waiting for him since 7 ET.

Bill: Is this your first time live blogging?

I think Pennsylvania will undoubtedly give Clinton a boost. It will help her raise more money and she will also probably get a boost in the polls.

Maybe enough for her to move ahead of Obama in the national polls.

It could also propel her to victory in Indiana on May 6, though probably not in North Carolina.

Tracy - Anderson is on set and will probably be on air after Hillary stops talking……more Anderson, less Hillary

Megan O. Toronto, ON, Canada> Thanks!

Hey Bill!! Glad to see ya blog! I knew Hillary would win. She’s won all the big states.

Yes, where’s Anderson. I haven’t seen him at all, I was watching DWTS. lol

“@EJ: explain please: “or the campaign PHYSICALLY hurts him?” thanks”

It means exactly what I said.

Bill do you really believe Hillary can raise more money then Obama…….even if she does she needs to use that money to pay the bills that are already outstanding

Yay Hillary!

Glen, the concept is good, but I’d like like to know the percentage of “reuse”. This is an adult event, not a pinata!

You all are doing a great job, as usual. I appreciate CNN’s good, unbiased coverage!

I think Obama will be the nominee, even though I am a Clinton supporter. I will be happy to vote for either of them, really, because I think they both are on the same page as I am. Either way, I hope the negativity stops and stop tearing each other down because the general election is more important to me.

isn’t the economic demographic in Indiana similar to that of PA?

I think Hillary is a fighter. She has gone through so much in her life. I’m glad that she won the primary. America will have a chance to be lead by a female president that’s similar to democratic nations such as Germany (Chancellor Merkel) and UK (ex-PM Thacher).

Hi Bill! I’m not surprised that Hillary won tonight. Even Obama knew he wasn’t going to win and is in Indiana tonight.

Who was she talking about when she said her opponent likes to spend lots of money?

Bill Schneider, I think Hillary will get a boost. It should be an interesting outcome…whenever that outcome finally arrives.

Man I wish I was in that crowd, she really knows how to pump people up, I love it.

EJ-Ohio, how is this not a close race? Look at the numbers.

It was always seen that Hillary would win the Penn. primary. It was a question of by how much. As i have seen tonight. Obama gained ground on her even with the recent “bitter” comments. It just goes to show how much he has woven his way into her fall back groups.

Hi Bill! So tell us, are you jealous of John King’s Magic Map? It’s okay, you can admit it.

wow that is pretty close…

Hey, there’s another Tracy on here! Cool! Welcome!

Did anyone else see the proverbial donations bucket being placed on the table when Hillary gave her supporters directions to her website? Lol.

Melinda> Agreed. I’m definitely a Hillary supporter, but if Obama is the nom I would be more than happy to vote for him. Its refreshing to hear someone who realizes we are all on the same page when it comes to the issues.

Any predictions on the spread? Think HIllary will get into the double digits? If she does, then it makes you wonder if Obama’s “bitter” comment really affected the PA voters.

Bev> Obama?

I must admit, Hillary sounds great tonight.

oh boy, hillary’s going to cure autism now ? this this speech is very hyperbolic

Hi Bloggers, Anderson and Bill!
Yay! Hillary finally won!
Welcome to AC360 Bill!

As an Obama Republican, I will only vote for statesman, Senator Obama no matter what Hilary and Bill says or does. Obama is all that is best about the American Dream, and the colorless society. Hilary only cares about her ego, not her party, not what is best for America. Her use of fear tactics, bullying and dodging snipers story is what Hilary stands for, the same old politics.

I bet my comments are too radical even for this blog…

Megan: I don’t know if Clinton can raise as much money as Obama, but this win tonight definitely gives her supporters a reason to donate more money to her campaign.

Stacy: I love John King’s map!

Bill…I think this win will give Hillary a big boost and get her past Obama in the polls. I wish it would get her enough past him that she could get the nomination. I just don’t think he can beat McCain!

at 68% of the vote and still only 8 points seperate them. I think it may stay around 8 points

Bill or John King, do we know a delegate breakdown yet?

Well, like CNN mentioned, Penn is a lot like the other states that Hill won BEFORE the “bitter” comments, so I don’t think that that comment was THE REASON that Penn voted the way it did. It was kind of a predictable result, if you ask me.

Thanks Brian. While, I like Clinton better I still think Obama is a good man with good ideas who is capable of doing the job. To me, the issues of the war, economy and social issues (gay rights, woman’s rights etc) are more important, so as long as either one can beat McCain that is what is really important in the end.

Hi Bill! How many people do you have out in the field taking these polls? I was pretty sure Hillary won when Obama was saying that 45% is ok, and then headed out of town. It is amazing that they know so early. What ever happened to secret ballots!

Speaking of the Magic Wall, there’s a nice article in the NY Times about John King.

Interesting comments about them being on the same page……Are the Obama supporters on the blog willing to vote as happily for Clinton if she’s the nominee?

Bill-
I really love the work you do man, wish you were on the 360 more.
Good to see you blog too.

What was Hillary Clinton’s national negative numbers before Barack Obama even entered the race for President and what are they now? This would reflect how the voters feel about Hillary minus any “negative” statements Senator Obama may or may not have said about her during the camaign.

I think that it is unfair that the person raising the most money is able to “buy” an election. Each candidate should be allotted the same amount of money and that is it. If they can utilize it successfully they deserve to win.

I am so glad Hillary won tonight…Obama was essentially framed as the presumptive nominee by the media earlier their week so her campaign really needed this to stay alive.

The emotions in her campaign team must be like a rollercoaster…living from one primary to another. Ahhh the life of politics I suppose.

Welcome to the chat tonight Professor Schneider!

when hillary says “I’ll FIGHT for you” she’s talking about taxing productive, successful, profitable people and companies in order to re-distribute the wealth - that’s moving us towards socialism

Bill thank you for answering my question. Hillary’s main problem in fundraising is all her supporters were eager at the beginning and now can not donate any more funds where Obama supporters have been spreading the money out. It is the smart thing to do

Bloggers,
Anderson is here with potilics team right now….

Xtina - if the money being spent in Iraq was rechanneled to medical research, why couldn’t autism, and so much more, be cured? Just a thought, and a hope.

wow bill gets to spend quality time with his mother-in-law

ELI> Obama Republican? That seems like a oxymoron to me. Obama has lied and used negative campaign ads too. Don’t believe all the spin, do your own research. Neither is above the same old politics, Obama’s already proven that.

“EJ-Ohio, how is this not a close race? Look at the numbers.”

Hillary would need to win the remaining contests by 70% to 80% to catch Obama in pledged delegates. (I’m not talking about the PA race, Obama’s camp predicted a loss in PA months ago)

Although Clinton would love to pretend like there is another measure to go by - it is the elected delegates.

If all the remaining superdelegates flock to Clinton tomorrow then I’ll retract what I said, otherwise it is a media obsession on having a race that is continuing the speculation.

She does not have a chance to win the pledged delegate race, and for the superdelegates to choose someone who didn’t win the pledged delegates or the popular vote would be something extraordinary and extremely unlikely.

I think Obama is more likely to beat McCain. Didn’t the polls reflect that?
I know not long ago Faux News was putting Hillary down constantly until that poll came out saying she was less likely to beat McCain if she won and now they’re down on Obama.

Yes we will……what a rip off of Yes we can. Hillary is so uncreative

Good question, Kathy. I wondered how many people are out doing the exit polls and if they are CNN people or some outside organization?

Ugh I can’t sit through this speech, I don’t even want to imagine hearing State of the Union addresses each year from her…Why can’t there ever be a candidate that can truly capture the hope of the American people??

I wonder if John Edwards will support anyone.

Xtina,
You’re right! Bill finally hug his mother-in law.

If Hillary doesn’t raise enough money she’ll loan herself another few million. Her campaign is in debt, she almost ran out of money earlier in the year, how on earth will she handle the money of the USA??? Perhaps Chelsea will give her a hand.

If Obama has the math on his side, but Clinton has the momentum, who do you guys think the superdelegates should go with? I can’t help but fear that going against the will of the voters is going to turn a lot of those new voters very cynical very quickly. Is it worth it to lose them for elections to come?

I agree Jo Ann from Ohio. It would really level the playing field and give all candidates the same opportunity to reach voters with the same amount of money.

Well, Janna, as an Obama supporter, I’m going to have to say no, but not because of any official difference between them, but because I don’t really trust Hillary or like her (especially after seeing that Kiki McLean woman on CNN with that evil smile… God, she scares me), nor do I like McCain.

Ah, well, I guess I’ll vote for the Independent if Hillary gets nominated.

It’s just blows my mind that they spend millions of dollars a day campaigning. In a way it’s sad, that money could be used in other ways but that’s politics for you!

I personally think “yes we can” is uncreative. I mean come on, Bob the Builder said it first.

Janna> Honestly, I hope so. I hope that people will get tired of all the fanatical support, and come together for the general election. This election is amazing, and I think voters are extremely passionate, but when all is said and done we have to remember what makes us a Democrat.

Is Hillary Clinton running for VP on the McCain ticket?

She’s destroying the Democratic Party and only helping McCain.

For Hillary Clinton to surpass Barack Obama in pledged delegates, she will have to win 63% of the votes and pledged delegates, in each and every state remaining.

And for each and every state going forward, that she fails to win 63%, she will have to win increasing %’s, in each and every state remaining.

At this time, it would take a miracle for Hillary Clinton to win 63% of the votes and pledged delegates in Pennsylvania.

And it would take a greater miracle, for her to win a majority of the votes and pledged delegates, in the remaining state primaries.

Consequently, her petty and divisive attacks against Barack Obama; are doing damage to her, Barack Obama, and the democratic party; and only helping John McCain.

Hillary Clinton should withdraw if she fails to win by at least 20% of the votes and pledged delegates in Pennsylvania.

As far as taxes are concerned I think corporations and rich people should pay their share. Most of them pay far less tax percentage wise than middle America so I have to agree with Clinton and Obama on that issue. Dollar for dollar it always looks like they pay more but when it comes down to percentages they don’t pay their fair share.

Gloria…..Hillary gracious. You are too funny

isn’t that jon mellencamp singing “this is my country” at hillary’s rally? isn’t jon mellencamp performing live for barack obama in indiana tonite ??

Sara,Okalahoma - I was thinking the exact same thing “Can we fix it? Yes we can.” Uncreative indeed.

Sara in Ok,
I haven’t heard from John Edward endorse both Clinton or Obama yet.

@Lorie Ann: I just think that having more money does not mean someone has the best ideas or is the best person for the job. It is unfortunate that we equate money with worth. I determine worth based on an entirely different criteria.

Okay, does anyone know who the “green shirts” are in the audience with the green signs?

Paul Warnow> That makes no sense to me.

“Okay, does anyone know who the “green shirts” are in the audience with the green signs?”

Those are really Anderson Cooper groupies.

Jennifer - Michigan> What is Obama’s slogan?

Do all you people who hate Hillary realize that if she were a man Obama would not even be in this race anymore? She IS the better candidate and if the media would let up on her and tell the truth about him maybe the best WOMAN would end up the candidate and we could have a democratic president, because he wil not win the general election he can’t hold up against the republicans, with his glass jaw.

Donna Brazile seems so reasonable in her stance regarding this race. I wish she would spill the beans and let us know which candidate she’s leaning towards (being a superdelegate and all).

Brian & Tracy, thanks for your thoughts. I hope dems will come together as well. It’s a shame that so many seem to just not like her personality or trust her versus Obama. I believe you can’t trust any politician… Does anyone “just not like him”?

From what I understand, the remainder of the super delegates are White men. I don’t think they would have the courage to give the nomination to Clinton no matter what happens because there would be hell to pay.

Maybe the green shirts had to do with Earth Day

@Renee: They had signs that said “This is Clinton Country,” if that helps you make a guess. ;D

Renee,
I am wearing green clothes right now.

Jolene, I agree. It’s kind of sick the money that gets thrown around in these campaigns. Plus the fact that it’s often used in attack ads.

Perhaps the people with the green shirts have something to do with the environment awareness week that’s going on now?

I agree with you Jo Ann. Renee are the green shirts for Earth Day? Good question, I don’t know?

Wonder if Erica is around tonight?

EJ, at the risk of deviating from topic: LOL! I’m running to wear a green shirt right now, if that’s the case!

jolene- isn’t it a shame money = victory? they say hillary almost out of money so does that mean obama victory is certain

Yeah! Hillary! Congratulations!

“From what I understand, the remainder of the super delegates are White men. I don’t think they would have the courage to give the nomination to Clinton no matter what happens because there would be hell to pay.”

Jo Ann

Hell to pay from whom?

I’m sure they will vote for whomever they feel is best… and not everyone believes that is Clinton.

Jolene, I so agree! Either way, President Barack Or Hillary should definitely make her a cabinet member!!

@ Christine: Honestly, I don’t care if she were a woman, man, or hermaphodite, I don’t like her. Voting for a candidate because of something shallow like gender or race is ignorant.

And, honestly, how does Obama have a glass jaw? Please explain.

that was a great commercial break. lol. perhaps the quickest one ive ever witnessed. :]

Jolene: I think we already know what candidate Brazile is going to support. She told Wolf Blitzer if the Florida and Michigan delegates were seated that she would leave the Party. I don’t really consider that reasonable.

Hooray for blue-collar Americans, but what about the middle class?

A great day in PA…for Hillary! I predicted last nite on this blog that she would win by a 8-12 point spread. She’s waived between 8 and 10 so far in PA with 2 counties left to count. Go Hillary! Yes, we will!

Megan O,
I think Erica will come later this show…….

Yike, Megan, I have a green shirt on too. Go figure! I thought they were some labor group with an acronym on the sign. Got to get the glasses on!

Brian Persaud - Obama’s slogan is something like “ready for a change” why do you ask me?

EJ, that would be so funny if people in green shirts were voting for Anderson!

Bill you are really into the live blogging aren’t you

Jeff Toobin had a great point a minute ago. 8% points is just enough to kind of keep it where we’ve been in limbo land. I’ll be happy when it’s decided once and for all so we can move on to the general election.

bill , don’t U think the superdelegate system goes against the democratic ideal? - one small elite group having the power to override the people’s choice

Janna> I saw an interesting post on here, about sexism between women being a cause for distrusting Hillary. It seemed pretty credible to me, based on my own observations. For me, I think experience lends itself to being trustworthy. I don’t “just don’t like” Obama, I have my reasons, but that doesn’t mean I will abandon all my beliefs on election day and vote McCain, or sit it out.

Prior to Senator Obama entering the Presidential race, has Senator Hillary Clinton’s negative numbers gone up, down or stayed the same?

Anderson, You were “tardy” 2nite!

All tonight prove was that the democrats are getting no where. A nominee needs to be choosen soon. Like by June 3rd

Lol, Bill blogs more than Anderson does.

@EJ in Ohio: First of all, you are making an assumption that Clinton is my candidate. Secondly, do you think the Obama supporters would just accept that without making a fuss?

If Obama is the peoples choice then why has he not locked up the 2025? I’m afraid of what else we don’t know about him; unlike Hillary whom we know everything about.

Yup! Renee

Jennifer - Michigan> Cause I didn’t know what it was. But I find “Ready for Change” to be just as uncreative.

I like those quick commercial breaks! LOL!

@xtina and Stacy: Unfortunately, money is stronger than words but then again, it’s people like you and me than endorse and contribute money to these campaigns, it all doesn’t come out of the candidate’s pockets.

Jacqui - Anderson wasn’t tardy……Hillary went into his time

I’m enjoying the webcam tonight. It’s cool to see what everyone does during the speeches and commercial breaks.

Superdelegates clearly have a difficult decision ahead of them. We will see if any more undecided ones make up their minds after Pennsylvania.

okay Obama’s peops don”t kill me but I am very excited for my girl Hil. Don’t kill me I just prefer her I still like Obam.

@Christine: So it’s the media’s fault she hasn’t won? Wasn’t she basically being billed as the inevitable nominee when the campaign started?

@ Megan O. : I think that can be done : )

Brian Persaud - Agreed.

Tracy, Colonial Heights, VA : I agree with you. In my opinion it should not matter if she’s a woman or not, but I’ve felt that she’s run her campaign like a woman. She’s strong but when the going got tough out came the nails and the hair pulling. She didn’t stick to the issues, she turned it personal. Barack got nasty but I’ve felt it was to defend himself he really could have said a lot more than he did

Way to go Hillary!

xtina is absolutely right. how can one group override a population? its not a democratic way.

Go, xtina, good question for Bill on superdelegates. Where’s Bill?

@ Bill, do you import your cold weather hats from Moscow? Love them by the way. Truly a unique look.

I love this commercial break so quick, LOL! I agree with you!

Jo Ann,

“@EJ in Ohio: First of all, you are making an assumption that Clinton is my candidate. Secondly, do you think the Obama supporters would just accept that without making a fuss?”

Hi - I’m not sure what you are talking about.

All I said is that the remaining superdelegates (whether they are white men or asian women or whomever) will vote for whom they think is best - AND I also said earlier that for them to try to reverse what the voters have already decided (Obama does win the pledged delegate race) it would be extraordinary and extremely unlikely.

I’m sure Clinton’s win tonight will give her a much needed boost in the polls but I think you’ll see Obama get his “groove back” come May 6th. With all the negative campaigning done by both Bill and Hillary…I think you’ll see the voters of both Indiana and North Carolina reject those tactics…We have an old saying down here in Carolina….”them dawgs don’t hunt” around these parts.

@Larry: Well, my logic is that I know what kind of crap to expect from Hillary and McCain, so, I hold out hope that Obama will do it differently. That’s what this election is about, I think: hope for change.

Did Obama just say “Planet in Peril?”

In the past 5-6 weeks, I have watched and listen to the political analyst hammer away at Hillary Clinton. They question every turn she has made, and I even feel that some reporters have shown bias when reporting the political news, which have been very disheartening to see.

I believe this women to be a wonderful leader, has she made mistakes? yes, but she has been active in the political arena for a long time. I believe her to be genuine. To me it seems that the negative campaigning has been on the part of how the media has treated Mrs Clinton.

Inclosing I would like to say that I am female and Afro-Latina, and I feel that Mrs. Clinton is the best choice to change our nation from the multiple problems that we face as a result of the last eight years of Bush-Cheney.

the democratic party made a grave mistake when they invented the superdelegate plan - when they use it, it will alienate a whole chuck of voters

Anderson if Obama talks as long as Hillary i am glad you decided to take a seat

Brian, There may be something to that theory. Very good point about experience being the backbone for trust. It just bothers me when people say “I just don’t trust her.” Who can honestly expect to trust anyone in politics? I understand going with your gut, but I do see subconcious sexism here as well.

@Jolene: True. Although I’m actually much more likely to volunteer for a candidate than I am to give them money.

Whatever you want to say about Barack, you have to admit he is eloquent.

Bill Schneider - tell Anderson we said hello.

I’m sorry there weren’t enough write-ins for he & Erica to win in PA.

There’s no way Clinton can catch up in the delegate count. If even 5% more of the undecided Super Delegates go Obama’s way, he will lock in the nomination after the two primaries in NC and Indiana. Howard Dean is going to force the Super Delegates to choose this week, I assume. There’s NO statistical way Clinton can catch up, and the party heads know this. Clinton needs to DROP OUT so the party can unite behind Obama. She is destroying the Democratic party’s chances in November!

There is something wrong with the assessment about Hillary’s victory in Pennsylvania. Don’t forget that Hillary had a double digit lead entering the primary. Now she has finished with a single digit lead. Face it…she lost votes! It is time for Hillary to realize she is the one who can’t close the voters. Her prolonged campaigning is definitely going to hurt the Democratic party. Why do you think McCain wants to run against her, he knows he has a better chance against her rather than Obama.

Obama said “planet in peril” - now he’s stealing from Anderson

Way to go! great job! Hillary Clinton! good speech!

Go Hillary! I’m so proud to be a woman in 2008. Hillary has shown us that you can take a lickin’ and keep on tickin’. Go all the way PLEASE.

I think, in part, Hillary is winning these last states because she is now considered the underdog instead of the heir apparent. Voters love to help the underdog. Given this logic, Obama may not be considered the common man since he raised $40 M last month. Sad to say, since he worked hard to get it…but, voters may ascribe him more of the elitist label because of this success. I am forever a Hillary supporter…I hope she ultimately wins without a mess to clean up…I will devote my efforts and little money I have to WHOEVER is the Democratic presidential nominee at the end of this process. Dems unite!

many people I have talked to feel that if obama wins the delegates and popular vote, but clinton wins the nomination due to super delegates, they will not vote or will vote for McCain due to the fact that its not right for super delegates to override the majority of the dems. anyone else?

The superdelegates will have the weight of the world or at least the USA on their shoulders. I don’t envy the pressure they’ll feel real soon.

ug, obama never actually tells crowds what he has done that’s successful - only promises that bigger government is the answer to everything - he’s so wrong

“Obama said “planet in peril” - now he’s stealing from Anderson”

He wants him as VP. I’m telling you. That was code to Anderson for “be on the ticket.”

if hillary steals the nomination from obama, i’ll vote green, nader, or even just spoil my ballot. but i will not vote team clinton. 4 (or heavens, more years of same-old, same-old is just too much. if i didn’t think my wife would disown me, i’d even consider mccain.

A B C (Anybody But Clinton)

Why are the three men standing behind Senator Obama during his speech tonight all wearing Abercrombie t-shirts? Is his campaign being sponsored now? What happened to grass roots? Those aren’t typical voters standing behind him tonight; they’re an advertisement for A&F.

Love Obama’s mentioning the phrase “Planet in Peril”…wonder if he watches it??

Umm yeah, so “go to my website and support us”…geez. I found that very appalling. What happened to “I care” and other phrases. HRC went right for the money…that kind of disgusted me.

Casey - Obama says planet in peril alot

It is good that you’re sitting down Anderson, these speeches go on and on and on…..Enjoy the down time.

I am jumping for joy that Hillary won tonight! She is the new comeback kid. She gave a very nice speech and is the smart choice for Prez.

Hmmm, now Hillary is up to a 10% lead. I wonder if the number keeps going up if everyone on the panel will have a different opinion?

Marina, your statement of “common man since he raised $40 M last month”

You are implying HE himself raised that much. That came from supporters and it is for his campaign. Clintons raised over 100million in the last ten years.

@Michael A; That would remind me of the 2000 election, when Bush won without a plurality of popular votes, but with electoral college votes. But Obama has both, so if the supers picked Hillary, that would be in blatant disregard for the People’s choice, which is a slap in the face to Democracy. If they did that… that would be absolutely ridiculous unless Obama screws up something HUGE between now and the convention.

You all keep pulling for Hillary now! Have to bid you all good night!

EJ,
Anderson said hello to you………

Way to go…..Hillary Clinton= Madame President. She is the best candidate.

Xavier, maybe Obama didn’t win the rural vote in Pennsylvania because the hoopla is over and a slogan isn’t enough to bring America back to being the most powerful, most ethical, most respected country on the Planet, experience and innovation is.

The tide is changing. Clinton is going to rise to the occasion. Nice victory in PA, Hillary! Keep going strong!

Obama is using it now. Yes we can, yes we can…Where’s Scoop, Muck and Dizzy?

Well, looks like Clinton is in the double digit spread now. I have to admit, she is a fighter.

Thanks Bill for blogging tonight. Thanks 360 for letting us blog tonight. Great treat!

Have a good evening bloggers!!!

i don’t want john mccain to win because dems sat out in protest to the superdelegate system . i’d rather have hillary than sit thru four yrs. of people saying mccain didn’t really win

I am wondering how much effect Bill Clinton had on Hillary’s win. That man logged more hours than his wife and Barack combined. And I noticed, she’s off to Indianapolis tomorrow, but Mr. Clinton will make 5 stops in North Carolina.

I love how the media still portrays this as a race. This is over. Obama has the delegates, the popular vote, the states won, and the money. Clinton keeps moving the goal post to make it look like she hasn’t lost, but she has. She no longer has the good of the party in mind but her own political agendas. She will go down in history next to Mike Huckabee , another politician who didn’t know when to step aside.

Wasn’t Hillary supposed to win by 15% or more, why are all of the “experts” pretending that they did not say this, and giving her some false credit now and reversing on the view that anything less than 15% is a loss?

Very observant Julie!!!!

@Tracy I completely agree. It seems like a last ditch effort by the clinton camp. going against democratic ways to get elected. thats just my opinion.

good night lilibeth!!!

if anderson is VP he has to sit in a bunker for four yrs. - is that what U really want EJ ?

I suspect some of this euphoria will subside whence the TAXMAN cometh should either Hillary or Mr. B. be elected.

I’m sorry if I offend anyone, but I don’r understand the attraction of Hillary Clinton. I lived through the 90’s like everyone else and voted for Clinton twice, but those eight years showed me that the Clintons were just like every other politician out there. In it for the power and money. Please, enough of the power hungry cold warriors. Let’s move on to another generation and see what happens.

@EJ-Ohio: Sorry if I misunderstood you, but you did ask “hell to pay from whom” and you said that not everyone believes that Clinton is the best candidate so it sounded like you assumed that I was supporting Clinton. If I am mistaken, I apologize.

Good night, Megan!

I do not think Obama has what it takes to be as great as Kennedy, Roosevelt, etc. He just doesn’t have it.

Janna> I hope if Obama doesn’t get the nom, he will do all that he can to make sure Hillary is put into office. I just have a hunch that a lot of Obama supporters feel as though its Obama or nothing. No polls to back that up, but just from things I’ve read and people I’ve talked to. I have faith that if Hillary doesn’t win, she will do all she can for Obama, she has the track record to support that.

So Obama outspent Hillary 5 to 1 and she still beat him by 10% points. What would the results be if they had even money . . . I will not vote for Obama if he wins the nomination. I don’t want him learning how to be a national politician on the job.

@ Doug Messer, I am not offended. You have a good grasp of history.
I am with you on this one!

@ Moderator: Good Night and Be Well!

Our Political Producer Sasha Johnson is reporting the Clinton campaign says they raised $500,000 on the internet from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Not bad.