it’s over by everyones metric but the CLintons.

It’s time for Billary to say bye bye.

What do I think?Clinton is delusional at this point.She is more pathetic than “Rambo”…that’s for sure.She is weakening the party,trying to destroy Obama’s chances to win in November,so she will be able to say:hey,I gave you a chance to vote for me.It is selfish and destructive to the party.It’s like me or the Republicans.

As a white woman going up against a biracial opponent she would have had to have a larger percentage of the african-american vote to get the democratic nomination; perhaps not as large a percentage compared to that which would be needed by Obama as far as the white-american vote. Maybe there’s a statistician on here that could figure it all out.
Watching the Lake County, Indiana, results last night it appeared that the Rev. Wright factor ‘may’ have played a role in Barack not getting the win there.

If no one was supporting her and Barack was winning by over 70% of the vote each race, I’d say give it up Hill. But, with wins and at least 40% or more of the vote in other states where she’s lost, she’s still viable. The people have spoken, and many apparently still want her. I think to deny those people their vote, to deny FL and MI their vote is insane. Apparently since the Democrats can’t decide, this thing needs to run its course until the convention. If the candidate loses to McCain in the general, blame it on the party’s inability to choose somone strong enough to create a real winner early enough in the primary season.

Honestly I don’t think that yesterdays primaries changed a thing. We still have two candidates and neither have enough delegates to win. Yes Obama is in the lead but he still hasn’t got enough to put it away. It will basically be up to Hillary if she wants to press the issue and make this thing go all the way to the convention and force a vote by the superdelegates. And IMO I don’t think that she has come this far just to bow out before the end. I really think that she will force the issue. So we have a long road ahead it seems

Hillary should stay in the race and keep going. When are the media going to ask Michelle Obama to respond to the questions relative to Rev. Wright and his racist comments. She has never answered one of the questions posed to her about the Reverend and his bigotry. Is she absolutely unbigottted? Did she write a senior thesis at Princeton describing the white race as being downright against her. Will you ask her?

I have been following the primary elections closely, and i think Hillary Clinton has made a valiant, although at times deceptive and unethical, effort to win the presidency. However, now that it is clear that she cannot win the nomination, it is time for her to throw her support behind Senator Obama. To do otherwise only gives MCain more time to campaign unopposed and further weakens Obama. Moreover, it only adds to the perception that she so despises Obama that she will destroy him and the Democratic Party if she can’t have what she wants and feels entitled to - being President of the United States.

Everyone was saying she was up by 5 - 7 in Indiana and tight in North Carolina. What spin. Now they are changing what was said and spinning it to look like she gained.

It ain’t over until Hillary officially drops the fight. I think that’s probably how it should be. As far as the general election? Any person or poll that claims a crystal clear vision of the outcome, will more than likely be proven to be a dazzling fibber.

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

Yes, last evening was a game changer. However, if Senator Obama is to win he will need a good running canidate that can capture the older white vote.

My mother is 85 and a Holocaust Survivor, she has voted faithfully since becoming a US citizen. She said “I will not vote for Senator Obama, I do not trust him and is fearful he will have Rev Wright, Jesse Jackson or Rev. Al Sharpton, in various cabinet offices.” The past that will haunt Senator Obama. “Race” keeps rearing its ugly head.

He only won because of the black vote and the younger voters, who haven’t learn there lessons yet………………..(inexperience voting for inexperience, weird.)

I think it is time for Hillary to back out. I know she keeps talking about Michigan and Florida but, she went along with the DNC decisions and now, that she needs the count she is crying that they have a right to be heard. Yes I agree they do but they broke the rules. I think the Barack is a good candidate and if the media could let up one day without bringing up Wright I think it would be better. Lord knows we will here about that enough from the Republicans. Of course, they should be careful because their candidate has a little luggage also.

Can somebody please explain to me, how Obama can possibly have 1,846.5 delegates as reported by Yahoo? How does one go about getting half a delegate and why doesn’t Clinton have the other half then? I am very confused….

How insulting can the polls get to say undereducated people are voting for Hillary and the higher educated people are voting for
Obama? Obmama may be bringing the younger university kids to
the polls, but how scary is it that their reason for voting for him
is because they think he is cute. I have heard that said over and
over again by these younger voters. Apparently, common sense
doesn’t come with those degrees.

She’s hurting Democrats’ chances of taking executive office in November. With the exception of David Gergen, Candy Crowley and John King, I believe 360 has been blatantly biased in favor of Hillary Clinton. Now if only Anderson would redeem himself by giving the same intensity of coverage to Hillary’s self-indulgent pursuit of the nomination as you did to the Reverend Wright affair. It’s time for Hillary to throw in the towel, and 360’s turn to reveal Hillary’s desparate megalomania.

- Posted by an independent

Obama ’s campaign has been bragging that the highly educated, elite people are voting for him. Is this not the same group/type of people that got us into the Iraq War and our economy going through the floor? I bet that a lot of Obama’s voters live on food stamps and in subsidized housing. After all, 80% of the legislative bills he has passed have been for hand-outs for irresponsible people.
This country was founded on individual responsibility and accountability and now Obama wants to change it to a socialist country. Take a tour on YOUTUBE through his South Chicago district. He did not help those people and he will not help the people in all 50 states. It is all a fairy tale, like Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny.

Barclay:

Senator Clinton has the right to stay in until every last vote that she has earned is counted, including FL & MI. As stated in your news update this morning,
“The Hill” & “The Washington Times” have reported that the uncomitted superdelegates in Congress say that they will be looking at the electability factor when choosing who they will support. I really believe that she is looking at this favoring her. When the day finally comes and she has exhausted all possibilities of the nomination for herself, she WILL throw her support to Senator Obama.

I believe that there are many in the ranks of the Democratic Party that are very nervous with a match up of Senator Obama VS
Senator McCain in the general election.

Susan
Phoenixville,PA

I think people are very naive to believe that Obama is more trustworthy than Hillary. Obama is just not in Politics long enough to have as many political bagges. With regard to Obama, the fact that he can make so many people believe that he is “honest” politician just proves that he is probably more skillful in playing the political game.

I will definitely vote for McCain if Obama is the candidate for Democratic Party even if Hillary agrees to be Obama’s running mate.

I’d like to personally request that Anderson continue covering Hillary’s campaign as if she has a chance of winning.

Not because she’s like Rocky, but because she’s like Evander Holyfield, a hopelessly dirty fighter, who’ll find a way to win in the end. Maybe it’ll be a low blow, a headbutt, maybe she’ll just whine to the referee, WHO KNOWS!??!

But she’s a great cheater, a championship caliber cheater. Most people thought she was just hedging bets in Michigan and Florida, never reeling from Obama’s early primary showing. Maybe she was, or maybe she was following the outline of a bad campaign.

Either way, now she’s arguing that those votes are being ignored undemocratically, and that we should only undemocratically ignore votes tied to superdelegates. It’s some kind of existential advanced democratic theory she is creating here. And I say, Bravo. That’s how you get elected president. Change and singular vision are for linear thinkers. Hillary is so far beyond that now, she’s the greatest political cheater our party has ever known. I suspect she’ll push McCain down a flight of stairs if she gets the chance. Let’s give it to her, Anderson.

She needs to go to the end and let all of the voters have a say.
It is still pretty much a tie and letting it go farther will not hurt anything.
If at the end, Obama is the nominee it will make him better prepared to go against McCain. I myself think Obama has a lot of issues which worry me about how he will lead this country both domestically and abroad. The people that say this is not about race are just lying and do not want to admit it. With Obama getting at least 70% of the black vote of course is racial.

I was very impressed with the coverage yesterday, especially of the nail biter in Indiana. I think it is obvious who the nominee will be, and hope Hillary is allowed to bow out gracefully if that is what is needed. On the other hand, I would be interested in the opinion of John King and the other political reporters of the “what if” scenario had the primaries in Michigan and Florida been in play. Do you think both of them would have given Hillary a stronger momentum right off the bat and things would look differently now? I know it is a “would a could a should a” concept, but I think had they been able to campaign and be counted initially, we may have had a female running against the McCain machine.

Jackal

Wow, where have you been for the last year? Only MSNBC is more pro Obama than CNN. If either one did something (by mistake) that helped Sen. Clinton they would never forgive themselfs.

Hillary please go home where ever that is as it seems you are from everywhere USA - Oh and take Bill with you.

African- Americans will realize, after electing Obama that “Change” have to come from their individual efforts. This is a great country! As an immigrant, I started my life cleaning houses. Today I have a degree and a great job. Obama will not change their lives; they have to do it by themselves… Thanks to all the grants and equal opportunity privileges, they can actually do better than many white folks can

That’s the problem now (In response to Lois) this race is not about the advancement of the African-American race. Besides, African-Americans are not the only people voting for Barack Obama. That is where the problem is coming from. We need to set aside all the divisions and pick a candidate that is best for America, not the candidate that is best for one race of people. African-Americans are not looking for someone to change their lives because we all know to change one’s life is a personal endeavor. So stop with the divisions of race during this election and let’s move forward in this country.

Hillary is going to ride this thing until the wheels fall off despite the fact that it may be at the cost of dividing the democratic party. Many have already said that Obama is not the democratic nominee that they are either voting McCain or not voting at all. To be truthful I think that is all apart of the calculated plan. Let’s be honest people, this country overall is still too racist to allow a black man to become President. So of course the plan seems to be if she doesn’t win, then neither will he because well…he’s black and so many whites are afraid he may put past black leaders into office. Oh the fear of diversity!!!

Hillary- PLEASE hand the reins over to Barrack! The longer you drag this out, the less time there will be to fight the REAL battle with McCain! There needs to be unity RIGHT now! This is not about black, white, female, male…. it’s about OUR FREEDOM and RIGHTS, both of which will be gone if another war hungry Republican moves into the White House!

It is a sad Day for many Canadians, partly for selfish reasons. As the unfortunte next door neighbor to the USA we are quite aware of the numerous & serious problems that face your country. Your HUGH debt, the war in Iraq, bankruptcys, still many homeless in New Orleans, your pitiful health care system etc. etc. You voted Bush in twice & you are on the verge voting in another total incompetent. I had hoped that Hilary would win. She is a strong,smart, politically astute woman. It will probably take Barack Obama six months just to learn the names & bios of the people he will need to deal with. I don’t care if the USA goes down the toilet I just pray you don’t take Canada with you!

First of all, McGovern was not elected President. Sorry, his opinion really doesn’t matter!! Next, the Florida voters chose Clinton over Obama and she didn’t even advertise there! And as far as Michigan, Obama CHOSE to withdraw his name from the ballots! So, let EVERY vote count…..not just SOME!!

I want an experienced president in the white house, not someone that can read a speech off of a teleprompter!! Hillary has consistantly been beating Obama even though she is out gunned and out money-ed. Why do you not think that she would be able to do the same with John McCain?

Hillary is not a quitter, she wins when it’s not easy to do so! I want an experienced president, not someone that needs teleprompters to read a speech.

I am feeling so pleased that I got to cast my vote yesterday for a presidential nominee and it feels good that my canditate won Indiana. I am really surprised that she did not do better in the state. I know it is really over but I hope she stays in it until the other late primary states get a vote as well. We all should get a voice in this choice. It gives us all a feeling of empowerment in the govenmental process. I am sure the Clintons will suport Obama but he is too inexperienced for me. If he stick around in the senate for a couple of terms but not this year. I probably would vote for him because I think he is as sincere as a politician can be. If he is elected, I hope he owns every season of THE WEST WING to study how the Presidency works.

She won Red Democrats. They are Republicans voting Democratic for Hillary in the primaries to hurt the Democrats then voting Republican in November. They have nothing to loose as their nominee is already chosen so they want to influence the Democratic party in their favor.

The exit polls say these voters will vote Republican in November. No true Democrat will vote for McCain for any reason. These voters gave Hillary the Republican counties in Indiana. Obama got the Democratic counties. Now Hillary thinks these people will vote for her in November. No Democrat is going to vote for McCain if Hillary doesn’t get the nomination. Courting fake Red Democrats will not cause them to vote for a Democrat in November.

She keeps saying that she would be the nominee if the Democrats determined their nominee like the Republicans. Maybe she should switch parties.

I think she fights like president Bush , she does not know when to quit.

It is time for Billary to bow out. BTW, Bill Clinton has white house experience, not Hillary. She was first lady. Can you honestly say that Laura Bush has white house experience? Hillary is unecessarily dragging this out, wasting money and time fighting her own party when Democrats should be focusing on the general election and fighting against Republicans. No matter how Hillary presents her data, it “smells” — it is not realistic. It is time for her to step down with her Indiana win.

Bryce,

You are wrong. Barack paid attention to the rules while Clinton broke them. Florida and Michigan should not have moved their elections up. They knew the consequences and did it anyway. It’s like a little kid who dares their parents not to punish them even when they know exactly what they shouldn’t do…. hilarious that all the Florida and Michigan people are whining. Blame your leaders, not Obama.

Also, Hilary is a mess and delusional. People will peal off the democratic party so fast it isn’t even funny if she is the candidate. Barack is what this country needs!

No, Hilary isn’t a quitter, even when it’s most prudent to do so…..

Stay in the race Senator Clinton. You have my support and my vote in November.

Okay, I get it already! Everyone is getting their chance to cast their vote this time around, and it’s about time! There is one thing I don’t understand, however. Mentioned on a CNN panel during yesterday’s coverage, one commented that Florida and Michigan didn’t matter and further stated (I’m paraphrasing) that moving the primaries up in time caused the delegates to not be seated. I’m not sure why it matters when the primary is held if all votes are to matter equally. Rules are rules, but why is there even such a rule? And, why would this “rule” change the course of the election process? In fact, with moving them up, these votes would have put Clinton very close to the nomination at this point. There is the confusing part. If it doesn’t matter when the primaries are held, why does moving elections up in time change the overall outcome? Sounds a bit odd to me. Votes are votes and our nation’s future should not be decided by rediculous “rules” that don’t reflect how voters have actually cast their ballots.

I am convinced that Hillary got unfairly attacked by the media biased reporting negatively towards her and positively towards Barack (Mr. Kumbaya, Mr. Uniter that hangs out with the most divisive Pastor I have ever heard for 20 years, is friendly with Ayers, and does shady real estate deals with scum like Rezko).

I really feel the Democratic party has also royally screwed her in not allowing Michigan and Florida to be counted. I believe her sweetest revenge would be to say ok, I will run as an Independent and very likely could win. Revenge is sweet, if they don’t allow Florida and Michigan, run as an independent and get them for yourself. All the polls show that you would be a stronger candidate up against McCain. She very well may win the Presidency as an independent..

Barclay
I didn’t think that last night was a game changer - it was just more of the same. Obama isn’t the nominee until he gets the required number of delegates; even if Clinton dropped out she doesn’t have to release her delegates to him especially if she wants to bargain for a place on the ticket come convention time. And putting the two on the same ticket is probably the only way the Democrats can win this fall - that way Obama’s weakness in attracting the votes Clinton gets will be a non-issue. I bet John McCain and the GOP are enjoying this tremendously and are looking forward to a win in November.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

I am disgusted by the biased media coverage of Hillary Clinton. Now, one day after she came from behind and won Indiana and came even closer than thought in North Carolina, there are many pundits who are calling for her to quit. Once again the woman gets the tap on the head and the “good work” comment, which implies, now go home. Why? The race isn’t over yet! And why not count her votes from Florida? After all, unlike Michigan, both candidates were on the ballot and neither campaigned there; hence, it was even and fair. She is the candidate that can best beat McCain in the fall and nothing much is made of that. Please quit being so biased and just report the news. Your so called “analysis” is nothing but a lot of hot heads sounding off about their candidate.

I think that the Super Delegates, Democratic Party Leaders, and America had best wake up…far left liberal intellectuals, and a reverse racist black vote (of over 90 percent) for Obama is NOT THE HEART and SOUL of the Democratic Party, is not the party’s base. Further, the press and pundits have made it obvious they will not tolerate a woman in the White House, as has been witnessed by their Pro Obama, male chauvinistic coverage and opinions on the Democratic Race. (Think Jack Cafferty)

All you wizards of politics are discounting the threat that many Democrats supporting Senator Clinton will either not vote, or will vote for John McCain this fall, are almost condescending to us in your discussions, saying we would not do that, as if some party elder is going to come out, scold us and lead us back into the BIG TENT. Here is a clue…Obama gets chosen as a candidate based on a racist black vote, and WE WALK. Further, we would encourage Senator Clinton to seize the moment, and run as an Independent for Candidate….yes, it would split the vote, but it would also give the Independent Party a real chance to become a third via party in the American Democratic process.

The party eleders may not like it, the black voters may not like it, but we cannot WIN THE WHITE HOUSE without the middleclass, hard working blue collar workers, cannot win the White House without the vote of white women, and we will NOT support Obama.

Sherwood M.

Hillary is creating her own legacy at this very moment…. She can bow out with dignity and show the American people that she has our best interest at heart, or she can fight and still come out on bottom bringing the Democratic Party with her. Come on, Hill…. take one for the team!

hil-liar ride-em clinton is a liar. she rides whatever bus suites her at the time. when the democrats voted to not seat miami and michigan she agreed. now that shes losing she wants the vote to be counted. this woman is a witch. she is the one that divided the democratic party with her bickering. she needs to get a life and get back to her rich and comfortable life because with 109 million dollars in the bank she CANNOT RELATE TO MIDDLE CLASS DEMOCRATS OR BELOW! AND OH YHEA WHEN I GET MY MONEY FROM THE GAS TAX HOLIDAY I’LL TRY TO BUY THAT 5 DOLLAR GALLON OF MILK. SHE NEEDS TO GET A LIFE.

Since so many Obama supporters feel that they do not need the Clinton supporters to win the General Elections, then maybe Hillary should run as an Independent and her supporters should follow her. Let’s see how the Obama supporters like that….

Jim - I guess that’s why Rush Limbaugh wants Obama to be the Democratic nominee… hmm, wonder why?

My heart is broken over how Hillary has been treated because she’s a woman who doesn’t quit fighting. Isn’t that what we were all upset about with John Kerry and Al Gore? If Hillary had been in Al Gore’s shoes there’s no way we would have Bush today - there’s no way we would have a war in Iraq - and we would have halted the 9/11 attack because she wouldn’t have ignored the warnings sent by intelligence like Bush did.

I don’t have anything against Obama - but I do have everything against a sexist media. I am personally hurting and sad by these horrible remarks by these pundits. Especially the crude remark by David Gergen saying that Obama should hire a food taster if Hillary was the VP. Shame on him.

I agree with Zoe. David Gergen sounds more and more like an Obama insider. I couldn’t believe how sad he looked when the Wright speeches “threathened” Obama’s bid for the nomination.

It definately AIN”T over. She should NOT drop out of the race…we have to have a nominee in the fall and Nobama ain’t gonna be it! Our superdelegates are not stupid people. They know intelligence when they see it and he doesn’t have what it takes to be a President. Too much controversy comes in his package but Hillary knows how to run the country. Funny how the African American was all for Bill Clinton when he was running, but now that the African American has a black man running, that is who they want. Doesn’t matter if he’s capable or not! Too bad Hillary’s skin is not black!

Let’s not forget Michigan and Florida folks! And as far as McGovern…who cares…he’s old enough that he changes his mind as much as he changes his drawers…and probably doesn’t even remember…(sorry McGovern, but I’m old too so I know about forgetting!) Our President has to be one of integrity and a love for America which neither Obama, his wife, nor Wright seems to have. And if his children have listened to Wright since they were born,,,,they won’t either. Keep going Hillary…we’ll see you in the White House.

All Hillary’s so called “experience” (made up or otherwise) would be great in a universe where time goes backwards. In our world, however, it’s character and judgment that really count- Throughout his campaign Obama has proven that he has these qualities and that he can handle ever changing scenarios and meet coming challenges with true leadership.

All but…. According to most of America, it is… but until this blonde in pigtails hears the word “NO” loud and clear she will continue to stomp her feet and spend American dollars and energy on herself and her pipe dreams of being a historic woman figure.. She preaches the strife of the woman in getting into this place (and I agree), but downplays the African-American struggle. I’m disgusted by that.

The momentum is gone. The lead is gone. The money is gone. So Hillary should be gone.

President Obama 2009-2017

Please explain why the call for Hillary Clinton to drop out of the race?
As per the Democratic Party rules, a nominee must secure a certain number of delegates by the end of the Primary season. Niether has, nor will have these delegates by August…Hence the reason for the Superdelegates to effectively choose the candiadte best suited for the position. It seems that the calls for Clinton to pull out is just a way of these so called ’super delegates’ avoiding the responsibility they have been entrusted with.
If it simply comes down to the most delegates why the need for the superdelegates and why not adopt the Rebublican method of “winner takes all delegates”
After all if you participate in a Marathon you are not expected to run every mile and simply give up and walk way 500 hundred meteres from the finish line!!

I wonder what Monica Luinski thinks of Bill Clinton wanting to be back in the White House and exposed to more Interns. If Hilliary is gonna run on the “strength” that she (and Bill) are ready on day one to run this county, then she should also, inherit his “weakness” in bad judgement.