Yeah, Bill Richardson for VP!!

I'm sick of hearing from sore losers saying I don't know enough about Obama to vote for him, I'll vote for McCain since Hillary was my choice.
Any thing you want to know about Barack Obama is on his web page the same as Hillary.
I feel YOU PEOPLE, are the sort of people that are holding back America. IT's OK to be the First African American President as long as Bill & Hillary are behind him in the white house. That's really playing the race card....Michael J

I had the most respect for Hillary Clinton at the beginning of this campaign but..she has underminded all the positive aspects of it..
Where is she now?After publicly announcing that she and McCain were more suitable for leading the country than Obama..She was ready to answer that all important 3am call..Well what happened to that leader who now can't make a decision about her position for this campaign..

Who would make the best leader?? Who is more capable to make an important decision at 3AM??..I put my money on Obama..

Hillary would be a good option as VP for Obama, but she would have to divorce Bill first.

Forget it, she doesn't deserve it. She played dirty and now wants to be VP? What the hell is that her asked for money from her fans? Crazy woman! Nice gracious speech. I can't believe she basically ignored the fact Obama took the nomination.

Hello Anderson
Does anyone think that it might be a wonderful idea to have Caroline Kennedy run for Vice President with Barack

I have been a big supporter since I first learned of her back with Bill Clinton's campaign for Presidency. It was obvious back then that she was a revolutionary person/woman. I remember friends and people said she could/should be President. I think the press machine built her up and then destructed her. What a shame.

why Hillary should not be proscuted for wasting the country's time she went on talking about herself even fully knowing that she was going to loose
I guess the only people who made money were the news media
people donated money for nothing
if she had given up early it would have saved millions of dollars for the people who donated
she is very selfish and thinks about herself.

A significant number of older and less educated white people won't vote for a black person. A significant number of men won't vote for a woman. It's well known fact that republicans won't vote for Clinton.

So what is the net gain for having Clinton on the ticket?

I hope Clinton goes back to the Senate and works on legislation to help all of us now. The American people need help now more than Obama needs Hillary campaigning for him.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

Hillary would not make a good VP choice because she is essentially a Type A person and would act a co-president and not a Vice President. Along with Bill in the picture – too many chefs in the kitchen. She would make a far better Secretary of Health and Human services, Secretary of State or another position where she would have specific power and authority. She would also be able to resign or be fired from those positions if it turns out that there is no fit, an option not available for a VP.

Hi Anderson. As an Obama supporter, I am positively not interested in seeing Hillary Clinton as a VP next to Obama. She's qualified but the chemistry is not there. She's a sour-pus and very arrogant. Hillary and Bill will try to strong-arm Obama and do we really trust her after that Bobby Kennedy remark. She stole Obama's thunder last night and that is totally unforgivable. What a selfish, mean-spirited woman.
I think Sen. Jim Webb is an interesting choice for Obama.

hey anderson i just want to say i being one of the blue collar white men who supported hillary full heartedly during he run for the presidency and also being a democrat ( reagan democrat ) i cam home to bill clinton to al gore to john kerry will now have to go and become a mccain democrat i just cant bring myself to vote for obama and many of my friends feel the same way he does ot have the ability to be president in war time... so farewell democrat party maybe in 2012 i will be able to come home again.....hllary in 12

I think Hillary Clinton will make a great VP and that's the only way I will vote for Obama!

61% say they will vote for sen. hillary if she runs on the indenpedent ticket so wwe the 18 million people hope and pray she will do this 18 million still have a chance to have are votes counted but we won't vote oboma we wanted hillary so please sen. hillary you still have a chance please don't throw the towel in now the country needs you

This makes me so upset. Clinton felt the nomination was owed to her, and now she is acting as if she 'better be' the VP nominee as well. I was a HUGE fan of the Clintons until about 2 months ago. now they just look like sore losers. She shouted from the rooftops how unqualified Obama was, how he lacked substance, and gave the GOP more than enough material to use all the way to November. Now she expects – DEMANDS – to be rewarded for that? Talk about out of touch.....

As a Canadian sitting back watching the election, I am astonished at how bias CNN is for Obama, Hillary got a raw deal from the press and from the Democratic counsel.

This race has been about race, it sickens me to see how the black community at large turned its back on Hillary after all she has done for them. Just because they have a black representative running, they voted for him, not because he has the knowledge or because he has the skill or experience, but simply because he is black and they had a point to prove.

Well CNN you say that you give an honest independent view, I have yet to hear or see one.

Hillary I hope you run as an indepentant... I would come down to help you, remember you won the popular vote.

Now I am totally confused. I have grown politically knowledgeable these last 15 months. I am a retired public school teacher with 35 years of service. Hillary needs a grand exit in Washington to acknowledge Senator Obama as the Presidental nominee, but take HER delegates to the convention for her daughter's sake? It seems to me she wants a showdown on the convention floor. Somebody better talk to her again and throw her supporters around the nominee. Her Park Ridge supporters even said today what is she doing? If she supports him, we will.

Senator Obama must realize he hasn't a chance to win in November. He has belittled and insulted too many main stream demoocats with his political rhetic. I will never, never vote for the socialist/marxist/communist/racist Obama. NEVER.–NEITHER WILL MY FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS.

I'm very shocked at the overt nature of sexism in your coverage tonight. When describing why Hilary would not be a good choice it was insinuated that she would be meddling and expecting to have a voice, watching over his shoulder and nagging. When the preferrable array of candidates was displayed, it was of course entirely a male group. Oh, but IF you care about the female vote which is after 51% then here's this one woman who is from a well known political family. Come on! Are you kidding me?

It is recognized, that Hillary not only stands by her man, but also her own ethics and morals (regardless of Bill's), and it is admirable.
A VP? No, no way! However, she is a strong peron, indeed.
Barack is destined to office, I'm sure he will use that same presence, to pick a running mate.

My parents were strong believers in Eisenhouer and were the "R" word; however, I in my adult life I leaned more "D"; but if Obama in all his right is forced or takes HRC I feel that I might as well go back to the "R" for it is simply business as usual. If he is not strong enough to stand tall at the end with HRC how will the beginning be as a President–business as usual. No I find it a disgrace for HRC to act as a spoiled child and get rewarded for it. He must know that the baggage may be heavier than the vacation if she is on the ticket. Its time for change and that include a change without the Clinton and the BUSHs (mccain). Even at the end she played the EGO in suttle demand for Obama to bow down and use her voters as a wand for her self centered trip, she did not speak to her audience she waved her EGO flag.

CHANGE we can count on!!!

I will be changing my party and voting for an Indpendent runner.
I cannot support a party in which SuperDelegates betrayed an experienced candidate who had earned her right as PRESIDENT.
The Clinton's should write a book about the betrayal of the Democratic Party, change their Party status and run as an INDEPENDENT!

Thank God alimighty Hillary finally got off stage!

After hearing about Senator Clinton wanting to retain her 18 million votes, now just a thought, Clinton made a comment regarding the assasination of Robert Kennedy in one of her speaches, do you think she might be anticipating that a someone/group may not want to see an African American with an Arab name become president of the United States and therefore she would be inline with her retained votes to step in place if something were to happen to Senator Obama. Hasn't there already been supicious deaths in the Clinton's road to their political success! There is obviously something........ maybe her spiritual guru spoke somethings to her.

If she's really prepared to help, she wouldn't hold voters hostage. 18,000,000 voters is indeed a lot of votes, but there is a bit of an arrogant assumption that all 18,000,000 are soldiers in a Clinton army.

While I do think there is a good number who are extremely loyal to Hillary, I do think that a good portion of them are more loyal to the party than to her, and more importantly, are loyal to themselves and their views, and will choose the candidate they feel best fits those views.

Rather than attempt to suggest she has millions of voters in her back pocket, she'd be better off suggesting that she's nudging those voters to vote Democratic...after all, what could be more in the best interest of your party than encouraging your voters to turn out for that party?

Should Hilary Clinton be the Vice President? My answer would be no.....Barack Obama as President, Hilary who thinks she should be President and Bill Clinton who thinks he still is President would make for a very crowded White House......I know the home on Pennsylvania has lots of rooms but with those 3, no house could be big enough

Hi Anderson,

I am very upset at the fact that all the people commenting on the possibility of Hillary Clinton joining Barack Obama in a ticket are speculating. I feel as if CNN is selling the idea that if Senator Clinton is VP, we would have 3 presidents. The panelists are very smart individuals and they know that their argument is not true.

The spouse of a vice-president has no say in a government administration. End of story. The media is selling the idea that Bill Clinton would "suck the oxigen" of an Obama administration. Please Anderson tell the panelists to be objective and real.

i would like to see hillary as sec of Health and Human services rather than VP- she could champion her health care agenda and if something bad should happen to the president no one could invent a conspercy theroy that the Clintons were behind it- She is thought of as someone who is not above anything to be in the white house. I also do not think they could work well together

Where is your story about Tony Rezko vs Obama. We need to see an in depth story about this connection . Cnn and "the obama network/msnbc" have buried this story. What is the truth about this connection. Will this show Obama's weakness in judgement.

After Super Tuesday Obama won ten in a row. The press welcomed him with open arms as the conquering hero. Clinton finished out the closely fought primary by far the best, winning 10 of 13. The press did not welcome her; all they had to say to her after every victory was resign, quit and give up you can't win; that she is the sole reason the democrats are divided, hurt and chances of winning the presidency are diminished.

Democracy is a very fragile flower that requires the media to report the process; but in this case they have clearly participated; and have had a tremendous influence on voters, delegates and super-delegates. Do you care to coment?

Since Hillary had a picture of here in a former Soviet country, why not make her secretary of state?

As for the strengths, Oboma needs a chess game this weekend with McCain as the "Queen". What have republicans done in the past, where are we now and what is the message McCain is bringing and how does that compare to the past? New name, same game???

The democrats are hung up on what Hillary can bring to the Obama campaign if she is or is not the VP candidate. They should be thinking of the danger she poses to his election chances from the Republicans that will not vote for a democratic ticket with a Clinton on it. To most rationale Republicans, we are fed up with more of the Bush doctrine on sacrificing American middle class way of life and our soldiers lives for a faulty foreign policy. Rationale republicans and democrats voted once before for a major change and the balance of congress was set on its ear. We were disappointed when that effort failed to change anything for the better. Instead the old guard persuaded the new faces in Congress to adopt their old ways. So once again, if a Clinton appears on the ticket, we are going backwards and losing forward momentum and the Democrats will lose the Republican voters that are also yearning for a major change. With Hillary on the ticket, we'll be left loyalty to the Republican party which has disenfranchised us and given our hard earned tax dollars to IRAQ and Saudi run OPEC. Give us something to vote for in the Democratic party and smart republicans will give Obama the White House. Keep the Clintons out of the race.

Hilary needs to quit and stop acting entitled. It is beginning to look more and more like she never really ran for her supporters but for herself and her family. The notion that she has to take her time to reconcile her angry supporters is ludicrous, because she called them to anger and maybe even hate in the first place. If she had won there would be the smirk and speech of "I told you so" that she would have given and although she might commend Obama, there most likely would be sarcasm to it. She needs to look at what she values most, history, and wonder what role it would give her for her divisive tactics if Obama wins without her help and worse off, if he loses because of her lack of support. Eventually, even before the major elections, her supporters will recover and remember their sufferings under this current GOP and realize it is not personal and vote on the issues that bother them and not color, gender or sentiments. If by tomorrow if she does not make an out right U turn, in my opinion, Obama should ignore her and rather focus on Chelsea, who I suppose is probably the only Clinton still in touch with the issues on ground.

I am very proud of Senator Obama accomplishment, and i am even more proud that things Martin Luther King dream about has become a reality. As a black woman from the Caribbean,. Senator Clinton achievement touches me in ways i cant explain. I am 38 and i wish my mom was alive to see the way Senator Clinton fought against the odds. To answer your question " What Hilary Clinton did wrong"? the mainstream media did her wrong, especially the pundits on MSNBC . Their coverage of her was unfair and negative. Senator Obama didnt have to run a dirty campaign, the media did that for him.

NOOO HILLARY!!!!!

I think what Hillary did last night was wrong. I am a Hillary supporter, but i am not going to be used by her to get a VP spot. She wanted to stay in this race and we supported that, but now it's time for her to get our party back together. Other Hillary supporters should be ashamed of her, aswell as other democrats. I am a Democrat first and a Hillary suppoter second. My vote is now for Obama, hope to see you in The White House come "09".

Sophie,
CT

I think the media should step back and layoff this issue for now. Your a bunch of ambivalent ambulance chaser that don't even confirm what has been said. Before you start making statements of what Hillary is going to do or even what she wants. You haven't heard it from her at all.

Wait a minute, not so fast with HRC as V.P., if Obama wants real change, what about Colin Powell. Powell served as Secretary of State, Chairman of The Joint Chiefs and as National Security Advisor. With his background in politics, alot of people feel I know and talked with feels he would make a great V.P. and would be a great asset to Obama. Poweel is well respected in D.C politics and I the republicans wouldn't be able to lay a glove on him, after all aren't they the ones that always consider him a great american and asset as well.

Why are we still tearing down Clintons? "Obama would have to be a very big person to have Hillary on the ticket..." Why this kind of so-called analysis? Come on! We don't have to worry about Obama feeling insecure!
A good part of what went wrong with the Clinton campaign is the media. Since last night, when clips of the campaign are aired, all I have seen are clips showing Clinton missteps - clips showing Hillary or Bill in a negative light - continuing to develop a negative image. But Obama has been shown only "in his glory". During the campaign Clinton's missteps were shown over and over. We saw Obama's missteps if they occurred live on TV, but we never saw them again. Last Saturday CNN aired an investigative report on the "dirty politics" techniques and tactics Obama used in his Illinois Senate campaign. Why did this report not air sooner? Why not over and over? Obama refused to debate again; he refused to let Clinton have her FL/MI votes; Obama's campaign sent floods of emails questioning her honesty and saying she did not have the moral character to be president; Obama made a snide "Annie Oakley" comment. The media never aired any of it more than the original occurrence. The media never explored who Obama is; never went into his associations; never analyzed his accomplishments (or lack of ) in the Senate. I would bet the Obama campaign's hand was secretly in many of the negative things that happened to the Clinton's and kept being repeated. Why was the Vanity Fair article even published and certainly why did it come out the day before the final primaries. Timing–hmmm–after seeing the investigative report on Obama's tactics, I wonder.

"Her effusive praise of Obama before the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee today " ... She didn't look "effusive" to me – and I've watched it several times. She was nearly comatose – or maybe catatonic is a better description. No appropriate affect. She looked like she was being force-fed medicine.

And can you please look critically at the claim that she has 18mm supporters that only she can deliver to Obama? Review the polls – as I recall about 60% at the time said they'd back Obama if he were the nominee. Take away another 1/2 of the remaining 40%, and you're down to 5-6mm. I have a hard time believing that many "bargaining chips" will follow her blindly. And if they're so inclined, then they probably have the personalities to be susceptible to others' influences as well.

h,clinton is a very shrewd candidate. slimy and pretentious. her intention inretaining those delegate isbecause togive obama hard time and/or wish that if something happen to obama such as just in case. remember her comment about the kennedy was shot?

The only reason Hillary Clinton wants to keep her delegates until the convention is to get votes at the convention that would reverse Obama' as the nominee. That is why she is supending her campaign and not releasing her delegates. This means, no matter what she says, she is not willing to give up. In the process between now and the convention, her campaign is looking for information on Obama. She is not to be trusted. She is not there yet and keeping her delegates means keeping her so called voters with her. This is not unity.

The bias shown towards Hillary Clinton by the media has been appalling. I have lost my respect for many of the newscasters I once depended upon for impartiality. In Obama’s speech last night, he made the statement, “I’d like to thank my brothers & sisters." I think this was very fitting because Obama would not be the nominee without the black vote in this country.

Goodness gracious!
Nope, we're not buying! Not after witnessing Obama's conduct.
We're voting for the old man, he can't be as bad as Bush.

Please, please, please, please, please, please do not select Hillary as a running mate. America deserves a fresh start.

I understand giving her the space to have her defeat sink in but not
congratulating Obama last night for his victory was just plane old
nasty. The Clintons have shown themselves to be less then classy
throughout this process, and one thing Hillary is not very believable as, is being a victimn. She gives and good as she gets.

Obama shouldn't even consider the "Billery or HilBilly" ticket. I think that CNN needs to replay the live feeds of the Bill/Monica scandal and the what "is-is means" event. The new younger generation of voters were too young during that time to really understand the damage Bill Clinton did in the Whitehouse and our belief in our leaders. Do we really want the "Change" candidate to join in partnership with those types of leaders? Change doesnt go back and repeat mistakes from the past....you turn, learn and move forward! Obama needs to remembe what our grandmothers taught us.....You are what your friends are! You can't lay with a dog and expect to get up with out fleas!

Can Big Ego Hillary Clinton decide to go Independent?

What many of the media is failing to realize, is that it is not Obama many individuals have an issue with, it is his wife! I have been a Hillary supporter, and I have never tipped the scale. I have always voted democratic, however, I will vote for McCain, regardless of who supports Obama. His wife is a racist! Hey Anderson, why dont you listen to 1010 wlob radio in Baltimore, and then maybe you will see who came out to vote for Obama! Sadly, the individuals that came out to vote during these primaries, did not "vote for change", they voted for a black man just because he is black!! Why dont you get a transcript of the radio program, and listen to all of the "uneducated individuals" who came out to vote!!! Caller after caller, they state the reasons why they voted for Obama, cause he is black!!! Please, I have faithfully watched CNN and thought you did a wonderful job covering Katrina, however you are unable to provide an unbias opion when it comes to this campaign! Obama might end up as President, however, I will not be responsible for him and his trashy, racist, ghetto wife!!! I know if anyone reads this they will think I am a racist as well, however, I have a black husband, and two half black children, I myself am Armenian. Anderson, why not talk about that? Hmmmm. . . . I have completely lost respect for you and cnn. Sadly, I now watch you and laugh. During Katrina, I watched you and cried. Come to Baltimore, and drive through west Baltimore, then you will see the people who "came out" to vote for obama. And as sadly as this is to say, probably 50% of them, have never voted in an election, and just voted because they want to see a black man in office, and thats it. Anderson, maybe you should be his VP. Another reason I would have to not vote for Obama.

Don't put her on the ticket, Barack She still wants to , and believes that she should, be President. Her Plan B is to become Vice President and "help" you govern. The last thing you need is to have Hillary and Bill in your Administration - they will try to run you.

You don't have to give her squat: the Party wants her out.

As much as I would enjoy seeing the "dream ticket" of Obama and Clinton, I believe it is imparitive that Obama takes charge of his campaign. Picking Clinton as his running mate may not help (or even hurt) him in the general election.Obama will make the best decision based on what will help him November, regardless of what "The Clintons" want.

A genuine player, a person of stature, would not have had to make that speech last night. HRC already had an incredible legacy and an amazing stature in the DNC. The speech she gave last night did nothing to improve this, alienated some of here own key supporters, hurt her chances at being selected as the VP nominee, and most likely personally insulted the presumptive nominee. Now that is some great judgement... good thing she had the political experience from a lifetime of public service to know that speech was a bad idea... oh wait!

"However, Senator Obama is said by some of these same senior advisors not to be nearly so disdainful of Senator Clinton as some on his staff, but he has been deeply angered at the conduct of aspects of her campaign and the words of both Bill and Hillary Clinton."

Give me a break. Just look at the comment from any of the news posted by his supporters. Those comments make me sick of his compaign. I think the news and Obama's repeatedly declared in the earlier time that Clinton was not electable was worse than anything Clinton said. He distorted whatever she said.

Regardless of Clinton's support of Obama, I do not think he will win either the general election. I voted for Clinton for her work and experience. I think if she is not running, the one who has more experience and leadership is McCain. I am a Republican and the only dem that I ever voted for Bill Clinton.

It's amazing to me how this person who loves America, has so many followers who simply hate Americans. They yell that they've been robbed, they say the election was rigged, they say that the media was anti-Hillary from "day one", and they think anyone who is for Obama is a republican troll. They hate Pelosi, Dean, Brazile, Kennedy, and anyone else who doesn't promote their candidate to Sainthood.
One said to me yesterday "If she isn't treated with ANGELIC AFFECTION and RESPECT we will vote McCain in the Fall".
She has inspired these haters by saying she has won the popular vote and that she was the receiver of sexism and gender bias.
Senator Clinton has lost all the respect and admiration I once had for her.

Why do not Clinton turn to her husband, Hollywood rich friends or old, white women supporters for $10 mil? Why should Obama and his supporters help her out while this debt was used aginst their will needlessly??

Yet, she is such a witness of her husband's sexual demeanors that she would believe every rumor about Obama. If she does not believe Obama can win, what on the earth makes her think she can win? She does not have a problem with women, catholic or white, she has a problem with geeneral American voters, period.

Her madness and narrow-mindedness is inexplanable. It makes me wonder how could anyone has ever supported her.

its a very hard choice to be sure, but i believe in the long run her addition to the ticket and Bill in the background will come back to haunt him..in a very big way..he should choose elsewhere

If the vote was taken today, I would vote for Obama. I am a 72 year old white woman which has nothing to do with my decision. I think he is sincere, will search for solutions on both sides of the aisle and encourage new ideas and motivate innovation.

The more I listen to these pundits, the more I move to Hillary's side on this. I really feel that there is a valid point a strategy which allows her supporters as well as her ease into support of Obama as opposed to an abrupt end.

No deal Hillary. You lie outrageously, you break rules, you're horrible at math, etc.

Be grateful you're still a senator and get the hell out of the way.

No deal, no way. Let the Hillary supporters defect to Mc Cain. There's plenty of great republicans looking for honest change and fundamental decency.

Go away..

Oh and tough luck about your huge campaign debt. Vanity is expensive.

Some of this reporting strikes me as borderline ridiculous. "It's crazy..." "said one of her supporters" "is said by her closest supporters to be"...is this seriously supposed to be proper journalism? What's crazy is that anyone could disacknowledge that Clinton knows she has half the Democrats behind her and that she needs to proceed carefully and delicately. And please let's not forget the disdain of Barack Obama which will continue to be felt by a great many people. Enough with the whispers from no names, let's let Senator Clinton speak and do for herself. She continues to show herself to be an immensely intelligent and capable leader.

This is a first: The loser dictating to the nominee what he needs to do to win her support. Hillary and her supporter's have no shame, this is old politics at its worst. Hillary should be censored by the DNC.

Anybody who doesn't know the Clintons and the Obamas hate each other must still think Bush was really looking for Saddam's WMDs.

I want to start by saying this is my first submission to a blog. I would also like to express my disappointment with your guest Faye Wattleton, President, For the Advancement of Women. Her comments not only did not support Hillary Clinton but as a representative for the advancement of women she at the very least should be use pronouns that are not discriminatory. When speaking about the role of vice president in Democratic Party race she indicated it would be “him/he”. While I realize this is petty to point out it is not too much to ask of the leaders of this organization and others like it to get this right. This type of error/oversight indicates to me, and most likely others, that their role is just a job and not a part of their core belief. However, on the matter of race she seemed to be very articulate.

Salinas, California

You guys keep saying that Hillary came on strong at the end and Obama got weaker. But let look at the truth, the states where Hillary beginned this winning trend: PA, WV, KY, SD. All these state have very high racial tension and these states are majority white anyone of the white DEM candidates could have won these votes over Obama because these whites where not going to vote for a black man. In KY where there the most blacks (Louisville) Obama got a high amount of voters (which was black voters). Think about this Iran and these other hater countries dislike the Europeans of America not the Blacks, and Obama: I truly believe could bring more peace to the US then a White candidate can do. Iran would sit down and listen to a black man and trust him more because he know he been thru hardship with the White Americans also. Who better can bring healing to the world then America and who better can be believed on healing then someone who was hurt and now forgives (Blacks). Think about this with a open mind.

The nomination was stolen by the Dnc Rules Committee along with the votes she earned. Never in America has this happened. This is not about Hillary anymore. This is about saving democracy in America. I truly believe Obama will lose all 50 states because the American people, not the pundits and party leaders will pick the next President, and it won't
e the dictator.

Jeffrey Toobin should be fired for what he said about Hillary last night. Pretend Hillary's black , and do what you would do then. White women are not going to stand for this abuse. The blacklash will be a tsunami that will wash all of you away.

How About We Just Wait Until Saturday To Find Out What She Is Going To Do. It Seems Like Now, You Guys Are Interested In Her, But Though Out The Campaign, You Guys Were Unfair To Her. Tell Her She Should Drop Out, She's Ruining The Chances Of Obama Going To The White House. I Applaud Hillary For Staying To The End. Shows She Not A Quitter Like Many Others In The Democratic Party. One More Thing, Please Stop With Hypothetical Questions. I Want News, Not Speculations. You Guys Are As Bad As The Oil Trades (Bunch Of Specualtors).

One thing everyone keeps forgetting is that it has only been a day since this long, hard fought struggle has ended. Emotions are still flying around and I don't think either Senator Clinton or Senator Obama will make any decisions in the immediate future...nor should they.

It is obvious to me, however, that having Clinton as VP is the best possible decision Obama could make. Not just so Democrats can experience a victory against McCain in November but also so that he can have the best possible running mate. I can not think of a single other person that will give Obama's campaign the same level of dedication, persistence, support and leadership. These two people have made history during this long campaign, there can be no doubt about that.

Like Buckminster Fuller said..."Don't fight forces...use them."

Finally Mrs. Clinton has acknowleged Mr. Obama's victory!!! Of course it was under pressure...but at LEAST she did. Anyways....I think for Mr. Obama deciding to choose her or not for Vice-President is an extremely hard decision.

I believe so because his whole campaign has been focused on "change" and from parting ways with the "politics of the past", which are represented by Clinton and John McCain . Republicans will have a party about this and will slowly make him lose his credibility as an agent of change. Therefore, I believe, Mr. Obama should not choose her as VP. But I'm open to other arguments, i admit this case needs to be carefully studied.

I was stunned by her speech last evening. The speech was so inappropriate and lacking in dignity. I think it said a lot about Hillary Clinton. I wondered if she would have a change of tone if party leaders didn't take to her speech and demeanor last night. After all, she has to consider her future aspirations and the Clinton legacy. Good piece Carl.

You call yourselves the best political team on TV? Come on. You’re as naive as a high-school student in the fifties. If you think Hillary is going to back Obama, think again. She’s going to string him along, and all the time she is going to convince the super-delegates to change their minds. (Remember it's up to them now, the back room guys.) Then, at the convention, she is going to spring it on everyone and yank the nomination away from him. It's long been common knowledge that if a Clinton can’t defeat you, they will DESTROY you.
Oh well, it’ll be a valuable lesson on the way politics are really run (and won). Maybe it will toughen up the black Jimmy Stewart so he won’t pull a Charlie Brown again for the next time. Mark my words, the Clintons want this, and they’re going to get it if they have to incapacitate the guy.

Carl Bernstein like many others come across as 'Hillary Haters'. Obama has won the nomintion. She is going to concede – big deal if she does it in a few days. Why keep talking about her 'ambition' to be in power and not talk the same way about any men? Does Carl think that Obama does not crave power? Or is it that power obsession of males is actually a virtue? Obama has a good probability to lose not because he may be relatively inexperienced but because of disrepectful reporters and journalists in the so called main stream media. Anderson Cooper – you come across as more fair & balanced ! Let us reduce the Hillary hating columns in the name of political analysis, please...

If Mccaine and Obama really cared about the american cituation and about the future of our country they would run together drop the causes and be there for the people and get this country fixed.
It seems its all about power in the government today what happened to the the government for the people by the people.

SAL

Finally Mrs. Clinton has acknowleged Mr. Obama’s victory!!! Of course it was under pressure…but at least she did. Anyways….I think for Mr. Obama deciding to choose her or not for Vice-President is an extremely hard decision.

I believe so because his whole campaign has been focused on “change” and from parting ways with the “politics of the past”, which are represented by Clinton and John McCain . If he chooses Hillary* as VP Republicans will have a party about this and will slowly make him lose his credibility as an agent of change. Therefore, I believe, Mr. Obama should not choose her as VP. But I’m open to other arguments, i admit this case needs to be carefully studied

Its a shame...as most can see,, even on Hilarys web site..that we are not going to vote for Obama. Most will vote McCain..we supported Hilary the person,, not Hilary the Democrat. So as long as she isnt the nominee my vote will go to McCain..for the first time in 50 years i will vote Republican. Thanks for the run and i wish she would continue.

I am not prepared to say what Obama should do about the Hillary Clinton question. Suffice it to say that this is his first major challenge in political power brokering and back room diplomacy. If he can find an acceptable solution to this problem without alienating too many Democratic voters, then he has passed his first critical test as a potential president.

Here's what went wrong....the media. And you just can't stop! Still going at it today deciding all the things wrong with a Hillary Obama ticket.

Well, 18 million people almost as many who voted for Barack thought it went right.

Further, Barack Obama does not inspire me. He is boring....his speeches are blah blah blah blah.

And, you and the rest of the team at CNN are beginning to bore me.

My honest opinion I don't think HC as a VP will work. Her husband is a liability and BO will always have to watch his back.

As far as her comments last night. I thought she disrespected every African American little boy and girl. BO has the right to make it about everyone, she did not have the right to not even acknowledge that history, not her story was made. That in itself only confirms that she will never submit. As much as I hate to admit it, racism and classism still exists in America, as well as the Clinton sense of entitlement.

I supported Hillary, but I will never support an Obama/Clinton ticket. I would not vote for Obama under ANY circumstances. He is the most pathetic presidential candidate I have ever seen. Worse than Carter, McGovern, or Dukakis.

Three cheers for President McCain!

Obama will not win without Clinton. I, for one, will not vote for him.
As African Americans voted in great numbers to have the first biracial
presidential nominee, I voted as many women did to have the first woman nominee. As history goes, African American men got the right to vote before women, so Hillary's struggle has been more difficult.
He can not change this with a man VP. It will make the difference in the election in addition to other factors.
The media will not say they were at fault by failing to expose some of Barrack's weaknesses earlier with his associations and church, they continue to blame Hillary's loss in the first half on her; but if the media had done their job instead of being pro Barrack Hillary would have won by double digits. So own up to it your panel of political analylist.

John McCain keeps talking about his experience concerning Iraq because of his military career and how "naive" Barack Obama is on this and Foreign policy issues. We all honor an respect his and all of our military veterans service; I happen to be a 22 years retired U S Army Vet myself, and over those 22 years I had the unfortunate experience of witnessing the fact that experience doesn't breed wisdom. John McCain seems to think that the economy isn't so bad or pretty good or whatever the ridiculous positive view that he stated...Not only am I 22 years military vet, but I also have an Associates Degree in Computer Networking Systems, a BS and an AA Degree in Management, and a Masters Degree in Information Systems Management. Yet I'm unemployed and only receiving postive employment responses from companys that I do not even need a High School Diploma to secure. Wow!! Now you tell me who's naive?

What's next because Obama guilty in fraud case? That's why I said he will not win in general election, I think Democratic should know about that. Obama will not be President of United States for sure.

I, being a Sen. Clinton supporter, will not be voting for Sen. Obama, due to the fact that he denies the race votes, yet has run a race race. 92% of all black votes seemed too go one way, not based on politics. Not to mention he had better hope those college kids aren't getting wasted on voting day. Also you continue to refer to Sen. Clinton as Mrs. Clinton, including the Pres. of the Ctr. for womens advancement, brilliant by the way. You as the Media should have more respect in this election finale, I hope that others refuse to vote and we end up with four more years of Bush, due to the Democrats ignorance!

If her concession is to campaign with him but all the while telling him he can't win without her, who needs her? She cannot keep from making this all about her and demonstrates time and time again that her own self interest is paramount to the interests of her party and her country. I have been a big Obama supporter but if he can't stand up to her now and refuse to put her on the ticket, than I doubt he can stand up to the challenges of being President.

After watching CNN for years, I am continually disappointed (and annoyed) with Anderson Cooper's portrayal of Clinton and creating issues that were seemingly insignificant. In my opinion, CNN has moved from objective reporting to commentary disguised as reporting. I'll find another news source and will check down the road to see if things have changed.

"Her thinking, said this source, remained focused on the idea that some piece of negative information about Obama might surface"
Now isn't that just typical of the Clintons!
It takes a certain amount of class to accept disappointment. Let's see if the Clinton camp has that class or if they will stomp their feet, and pout because they can't have their own way.
I'm one of those over fifty white working class women that supposedly was blindly following HRC.
NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am fully behind Barack Obama because I believe he is the best choice to lead out country back to the greatness it once had.

Sounds like typical political extortion to me. But Obama knows how to play the game too. If he is smart he will privately agree to her demands and use her support, which unfortunately he will need to beat the Republican machine, and after he gets elected he can tell her to sit down and shut the hell up. Once he's in office HE can make his own rules. Good luck to him whatever he decides.

The news groups have made this campaign for Obama and YOU ARE STILL HARPING ON HILLARY EVERY TIME SHE DOES not DO What you want her to. That and the fact everyone brings up the dislike of Bill Clinton- Did they vote for Obama or against Bill Clinton?- I think the later. It is too bad- in the words of my wife “Bill has screwed Hillary again”. CNN ——-Reality check- he did not receive the most cast votes. The news says she should stop and quit the campaign. Is her support real- take it from one Hillary supporter– yes. Like the women, like her views – unfortunately for her- the Obama campaign has mimicked her views to be more palatable- look at articles on this guy last year in Readers Digest and other magazines to see his changes. The Obama campaign has also promised everything to everyone- his campaign slogan should be “Follow the Obama Brick road” – ie… yellow brick road – and also do not pull that curtain back to see reality- Obama has none -except some very good handlers. There is real support for Hillary- take that to the voting booth come November. Also one hopes the 2/3 of the register voters who sit out each campaign vote- YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FORM THEM YET.

AC, you need to tell David Gergen to cool it . His misogyny is only inflaming disillusioned Democrats. He has been anti Hillary all through the primaries, and enough is enough! He has really crawled out of the woodwork on this one!

Let the adults speak!

Hillary is the best and if you continue to disrespect her and her supporters, McCain will win big time!

Barack Obama is an illusion, a left wing media myth created for mega bucks. I stopped watching Fox news during the far right mania, and I have stopped watching MSNBC during this far left mania.

We travel a great deal and CNN International is always a treat to watch. You pundits need to realize that there are many people with grave doubts about Obama, the biracial candidate and his questionable relationships and his decades long association with a Black LiberationTheology church and racist pastors.

He is not exactly good presidential material, and no VP can change that! I lived through Trudeau mania and the disillusionment that followed his election.

When candidates run in a primary, you are going to see amplification of differences. Hillary simply underestimated Obama and ran a poor campaign in trying to exploit minor differences, which forced her (and Bill) into a more negative role to try and recover. For example, she thought she had Obama beat over the negotiation issue, when more Americans agree with Obama. The real problem for Hillary is that she has essentially peaked and can't shake her high negatives, while Obama has grown rapidly despite making mistakes, something Hillary's followers are reluctant to admit because they really want to believe Hillary's experience should trump, and her campaign hype. For example, many really believe there is a "Michelle hates whitey" video out there despite being a hoax. I expect Obama to continue to grow the way the Kennedys and MLK grew. Unfortunately the demographics that Hillary appeals to have a hard time comprehending or accepting that it is a new day, time to move on from the obsession with resolving conflicts from the '60s we've seen in every election since, including Bush's failed attempt to win Vietnam by proxy in Iraq, instead of trying to build bridges. Whether Hillary can get this and move her heavily older and less educated followers to that point is critical to whether Clinton should be VP.

I'm just amazed that the headlines are still about Hillary rather than about Barrack's victory. How much longer do we have to see this woman on the news? And as far as your question, "What did Hillary do wrong?" how about... people didn't like her? She's a liar... she has no experience, despite CNN's spokesperson discussing the advantages Barrack would have in choosing her as VP... citing all the experience she has. Experience doing what? Serving tea in the white house? Urging Bill to push NAFTA through which significantly hurt our country? Chasing Monica around from room to room? Dodging sniper fire in Bosnia? What was this woman's experience? Could we please focus on the winner, Barrack Obama... and not continue to focus on the jilted first lady who taught all women to stand by their man no matter how many interns he cheats on them with? At least in her case, because he was the President of the United States... and this ambitious woman wasn't about to leave that.

This looks like the most astute assessment of the situation I've read so far. I think Hillary is going slow in order to give her followers time to assimilate the fact she is not going to be President. As well as assimilate that fact herself. Once they've had a few days for the blogosphere and the forums to cool down, she'll be more conciliatory. At the same time I imagine the backchannel vice-presidential campaign will be getting into high gear. Right now she and her team are dipping toes into the water all along the stream, trying to determine how best to put pressure on Obama to be the VP nominee, and trying to figure out how far she can go toward threatening to balk if she doesn't get it, without completely throwing the election to McCain.

We fail to give credit to the Oboma camp for not beating up on Hillary.
Hillary really lost the race in February, theirfore Oboma, only had to maintain his lead, relax, he did'nt campaign too hard in Kintucky, Portarico, South Decota, or PA. . If Barack had campaigned harder after February, Hillary would have concede long before now. Fact is, Hillary thought that she was entitled, went to sleep on that Day One experianse, Barock stole the show. When women realized who had won, they retaliated, to late.

Hillary is a mortal enemy of Oboma, and i think a wise man would keep her within sight. Theirfore, Hillary would make a great VP, and Bill would be an added bonus for your Cabnet.

And why should we listen to this ego-maniac who did everything he could to derail Clinton's campaign? He should be at the top of Hillary's good-by, don't look back list.

Obama should thank the states of Florida and Michigan, because had the primaries held in these states been the real deal Clinton would have won both of these states, all of the momentum would have swung her way and she would have walked to the nomination. Just ask Mitt and Rudy, Florida did them in.

I think Clinton would be the perfect choice for Secretary of State.

Look i just don't think there is enough blood pressure medicine to go around with her , Sen. Clinton, on the ticket.....i just can't go another routd with the negative nonsense..it's going to be enought with Sen. McCain.
It's Obama's time to shine with his choices.

People are aware of what Senator Clinton's game and it is that she needs some attention from media nationally and worldwide that is why she suspended her camp. this late. I thought she would endorse Barack Obama last night but oh well no one will ever know what's in her mind. She is a well respected woman and leader but sometime she does things that don't make sense to the public.
In regards to VP, I do not think it is good idea for Obama to pick Clinton simply because she is not agent for change and people need change in our country especially the way current administration operating. By the way, thank you Anderson for the hardwork you do every night.

Phillip Deng
Middletown, PA

I think the news (cnn and others) were the downfall for Hillary. I think if Obama does not put her on the ticket, then McCain will win and I will vote Republican for the first time. Obama can give a great speech, but I would not feel safe at 3 A.M. with him in office! I also think Jamal and Jack Cafferty should take a hike! Jack Cafferty comes across as very close minded and out of touch. News should not be created, it should be reported by CNN. Also, the superdelegates should not be able to share with others, what their vote is until after all the states have voted in their primary. I do not believe the democrats will be united unless Hillary is VP. The 18 million people have spoken.

I love how now we have this whole new segment of 'what went wrong?' in respect to Hillary well, let me see the press, the media, that's what went wrong; thanks media for screwing this one up like you did with the war in Iraq. Let me do you guys the favor on anouncing who will be the winner in the 2008 election: John Mccain; oh and while I'm at it let me thank the democratic party for screwing this nomination too like they always mess up things, thanks because now I will have another four yrs of my life ruined.

I just wish Hillary would stick to her guns & say what she really means. There is going to be another election & how are we to vote
for her at a later date, when she eludes to race & holding the 18M
votes hostage. Hillary don't be a sore loser........we love you but you are
beginning to show your true color(s).

Anderson,
Think about this : Barack Obama is the agent of change. The first thing to change is business-as-usual as in Ed Rendell's heavy-handed announcement that you cannot pressure the victor to be vp. OK, in his day, but it is a new day. The news is that a record-breaking voter turnout produced 35 million votes–split down the middle.

Did shakespeare write the diagogue we follow? You know, one vanquished foe and one insular victor? IT WAS A PRIMARY, AFTER ALL!

Do we crown the "last man standing"? Or is it time to begin the change that is different from the world as it is known in Washington.
Has change already begun to show up inside the party?

If Barack Obama is to realize his dream, he needs to get her folks by the hand; he needs to applaud their audacity and their hope.

The audacity of hope now belongs to everyone who came out for the primary. Tonight you said in a presidential election, the loser does not hang around deciding to support the president. Yes,i t is over then. But, this was a primary. There is more work to do–including selecting a VP.

Do we suddenly surrender all our judgement and voice to one person because "it is his night"? Didn't we do that four years ago? How did that turn out?

Ed Rendell is wrong.

Obama is all about inclusiveness. That means including Hillary's constituents.

I am a woman, retired executive, over fifty, and I can assure you that I am totally fed up with this whole mess. NOW– leave Barack alone to get on with his campaign. We suffered through all of these months of super huge ego trips by one couple and we have watched the Republican camp laugh to themselves as they went about their business. Enough is enough. Think of all the wasted pledges of money many Americans contributed because this parade was not finalized months ago. And, most important, why on earth would Barack Obama want to have anything more to do with these people??? BARACK-please do NOT share the Oval Office--go forward and remain the strong gentleman who you are!!!You can win if you keep calm -–if you could win the Democratic nomination-you can certainly win the presidency. TAKE THE HIGHER ROAD ALWAYS.KEEP YOUR INTEGRITY AND ....DON"T FORGET TO BUY THAT PUPPY!!!!!!!!!

Did the "18 million" voters that Hillary Clinton claims to be her coliation, vote for her as Hillary or for the polices she promised to implement.? Why are these voters being labeled and classified as robots who have no mind set of their own and can be pushed to any corner or put in a pocket by Hillary Clinton as if they are some kind of personal army. These 18 million voters are intelligent people who can find a candidate between Obama or Mccain that represent those policies that they believed Hillary will deliver, without having her tell them where to go as if they are pons in a chess game for her.

I am a Catholic Caucasion woman who grew up in rural Texas. I also support Barak Obama wholeheartedly and have done so since the beginning of his campaign. My first sentence is full of "demographics" that one would think would be favorable to support Hillary Clinton - but alas, this has never been so. As a woman, her behavior throughout the campaign and certainly now has not been reflective in my mind of what a female leader should be about. Now she seems to think that she is "entitled" to be the vice presidential running mate. It's very strange to me that she feels that Barak Obama is obliged to use her campaign staff in the general election and possibly in his administration if elected not to mention retire her campaign debts. Sounds like a lack of respect on her part for Barak Obama. I don't think that being shrill and demanding exemplies a leader but reinforces typical female stereotypical traits that annoy me as the very different kind of woman that I am. I find Caroline Kennedy, for example, much more interesting. I'm also tired of the whole female and male dichotomy and have been all of my life.

Barack Obama created history when he crossed the magic figure of 2118 on Tuesday and became the Democratic Party's Presidential nominee. The first person from the African-American origin to do so in American History. The Democrats have shown the way forward. Unfortunately, Hillary Clinton's refusal to concede the nomination will not help her cause in the long run. She could not digest her defeat and it has wounded her pride. If she thinks that she is going to make a big difference to Obama's campaign by manouvring for a VP slot, then she's got it wrong. Though statistically Obama-Clinton ticket may win over McCain in the General Election by a large margin, Obama without Clinton will also make it by an equally big margin because in the days to come Clinton will be a liability in the General Election campaign when Republican's will target her role in the Establishment. Obama's theme throughout the campaign "Change' will suffer a setback if he tags the Clinton baggage in his run up to the Election day. She will be a troublemaker even after his victory and will come to the White House with an agenda diametrically opposite to Obama's. Therefore Obama has to weigh his options before chosing Hillary Clinton as his running mate in this General Election.

re"what happened to hillary clinton's campaign"?isn't it obvious, the media really dumped on her most unfairly. it seemed to focus on her every misstep, misspoken word. her appearance was criticized. she was held to a much higher standard than was obama. in addition, this absurdly protracted media circus known as caucuses and primaries is/was just too long. once the first of these played out we had the "me too" jump on the so called winners bandwagon. can anyone tell me why we need so many different primaries/caucuses. with the advent of instant media coverage why not one National primary day?

unfortunately for the democratic party many women of my age will now vote for mr mccain rather than mr obama. and i fear mr mccain will be our next president...be careful what you wish for.

President Lincoln faced a similar dilemma. He made a smart move, including his most ardent opponents as part of his government. However, I personally think Ms. Clinton would be far more effective as a member of Obama's cabinet–especially when she has expressed such an interest in Health and Human services.

However, Mr. Obama will have to face his conscience. Inviting Ms. Clinton to participate his program would genuinely demonstrate that he believes his politics–although he certainly is not in the position, nor should he, let Mrs. Clinton dictate the terms of engagement.

I suggest every H.R. Clinton supporter boycott CNN.

Except for the Lou Dobbs show...

The rest of the shows and especially Anderson Cooper' show, have become redundant, I guess it is to much of a good thing, right Anerson.

I am glad to find I am not the only one dismayed today. I didn't know if it was just me or if unbiased journalism had finally found it's last days. I have written to CNN and tried to post two blogs. I have only once before even attempted. I am uncertain if I am more frustrated with CNN or the DNC. My son is a decendent of the Bouvier's and therefore political conversation runs it's course.... how sad that his cousin's and ancestory is tied up in this year's mess.

Hillary, as the Vice-President, very well could be the answer to a certain victory, maybe even a landslide, for Barack Obama over John McCain. I do not think that he (Barack) really need her to defeat McCain, and it probably would not be a very wise choice for Barack to make, because Bill and Hillary is certainly a package deal and they, most certainly Bill, will do much to upstage Barack. Nevertheless, it may be the only way to really bring real or the greatest unity to the Democrates.

Any President must have the best possible team around him to be successful as a leader of this great nation. If Hillary stands any chance of being part of that team, and I believe she should be, whether it be VP, Health & Human Services Secretary, or any position that utilizes her strengths, she needs to stop the "prima donna" campaign and start using her proven strategic skills to formulate a plan that results in her appointment to a key position within the new administration. If not, she risks returning to the Senate as a "burned out" crusader with a chip on her shoulder. Shame on her if that happens and what an unfortunate waste of an elected position, and of her inarguable talent.

For at least the last 90 minutes tonight (6/4) CNN has sounded like this: Hillary blah blah blah.... Hillary blah blah blah, Hillary blah blah blah. She should be yesterday's news, but it seems Anderson Cooper and the rest of the reporters cannot STOP talking about her. Looks like she might be smarter than you think, ya think?

As for Obama, David Gergen et al are saying he needs to "take charge" - good grief its been less than 24 hours and in that time he has appointed a 3 person committee to look for a VP, called Hillary multiple times on the phone, gave another speech in DC... What do you want in 24 hours???? Give the man a break and let him sleep for 10 hours.

If Obama decides to have Clinton VP, then history will repeat itself like how Bill screwed us with NAFTA and OPEC for so many years and not to mention how Obama Flip-Flops his issues and then denies some of these truths. If you like to see some of Obama's secret's go to Youtube and search the username "Obamasecrets"

I am a Democrat who has no faith in Obama’s ability to run this country.
If I vote at all, it will be for McCain – he is the most qualified of the two.

First of all Obama is not the first African American to be nominated – he is the first multi-racial person

Second – I feel the news media and the superdelegates played a big role in Hillary Clinton's loss.

Third – Not all Republicans changed parties for Obama. Most of us wanted Hillary Clinton to win and would have voted for her in the general election. Now we have to vote McCain.

Fourth – Obama is very inexperienced and I pray he doesn't win and his wife comes across as a racist.

Hillary Clinton would NOT make a good running mate for Senator Obama, because Bill Clinton had destroyed her chances for that. At one time I, as well as many others, thought that Hillary was a "shoe-in" for President, but thanks to her "Loving Husband Bill" he tore her apart starting in South Carolina. Also, she has not conceded in her "Heart" that Obama has won the nomination.....regardless of what she comes forth and say NOW, it is not in the best interest of the Democratic Party to have her on the ticket. She is resentful for many reasons. It appears that she is not able to overcome her defeat. Hillary can try with all she has inside her to cover-up what she really feels, however, it shows. Just like President Carter said, "That would be the worst mistake" of this Monumental Historical Accomplishment.

I am so sick of Hillary! I would never vote for McCain of course, but I hope he does not pick her for his VP. She is the wrong type of politics for him and what he is trying to do. The is holding out b/c she believes she still has a chance at the convention. She want's it so bad she is willing to do anything to get it. She is the most selfish canadiate I have seen in a while. I hope Obama is taking notes. There are plenty of great VP out there Obama don't make the Hillary mistake.

Whether Hillary is VP or not, she will continue to participate in politics and be a major force.

Half the democrats don't like Hillary, and none of the republicans do.. so that means that three quarters of the population want someone other than a Clinton running the country. Why don't they get it? and just go home?

Finally, this year I had hope of a woman president. Now my hope is dashed. I don't trust Obama. Can't bring myself to vote republican. So I've decided to write in Hillary Clinton in November.

Senator Obama does not need Hillary Clinton. In fact, I think she would be a liability....people want change. Hillary is out of touch...she doesn't realize that people want change from politicians like herself. The Clinton's epitomize the seedy politics that people have come to intensely dislike. Barack Obama brings hope that change just might occur in Washington. To put Hillary on the ticket looks like more
" politics as usual".

I am a 65 year old white female and I have been looking forward to Barack Obama emerging since hearing his speech at the last convention. I just hope he stays true to his word and changes Washington instead of letting Washington change him.

how does one takes seriuosly the Clinton claim of champion of woman by one whose husband is a serial sexual predator,and who enables that degrading conduct via factless defense of false denials.Please Senator go away–far away

I believe the true reason behind Hillary's reluctance to concede is in her belief that Barak Obama may be assasinated. Hillary received votes when she left her name on the FL ballots. By not conceding, she positions herself as a second-tier option if something happens to Barak Obama.

Her recent comment about Robert Kennedy was not a short-sighted slip by a novice, but the distorted "audacity of hope" of a desparate and disgraced candidate.

She never had my vote and now she does not have my respect.

I am so sick of the Clinton's being blamed by the media and Obama's supporters for everything negative in this campaign. Take a look in the mirror. I am embarrassed by the party that I have supported for over 40 years for the way they have treated Hillary Clinton. If the democrates want to win in November they best embrace Hillary Clinton and her supporters. Enough!!!

"She doesn’t necessarily want to leave the Senate, but she does want to be sure that key people from her campaign will have a role in Obama’s presidential campaign and—if he wins the presidency—his administration.”

You have got to be kidding. This is his campagin, NOT hers. How dare she, what gaul!!!!

I love your show. I could not believe McCains speech, asking OBama to use his plane for the town hall meetings. It was like I have no money so let's use your's to finance my campaign.
As for Hillary for VP, no, she and her husband have to much baggage. I think she is in debt and needs his help also. Everyone needs to take care of their business, and let Barrack run his campaign.

My husband and I are both registered Republicans and will be voting Democratic this fall. We are both self-employed and are looking for some serious changes in our economy.
from Northern Calif.

Thats okay (Maggie in OK) we don't need your racist, bigoted votes nor any others in your fine state of OK. Believe it, Obama in a landslide in Nov.

Hillary, Obama and his campaigners/supporters hate you to gut. Your supporters love you. Why would you join the haters and leave the admirers? Worse then, if Obama is to screw it all up, which I think he will because he has no clue what he is doing (he knows how to talk though since someone wrote the scripts for him to sing), it is you who will be blamed for all the faults.

Hillary, if I were you, I would start a new party.

typical of carl bernstein to write an article and never quote an actual person. He wrote a whole book about hillary and never spoke to her. You all may have noticed that carl didn't quite do as well as his good friend bob woodward. that probably hasn't sat well with him and he likes to take it out on hillary clinton. I guess Hillary would be a good choice for vp for obama if he wants to win the general election. He won't win without hillary supporters.

If Hillary is VP, I might vote for Obama. Otherwise, I'll have to vote for the old man McCain.

I have reached the sad conclusion that Obama's supporters are more interested in purging the democratic party of people they don't like than in actually winning the presidency.

Hillary Clinton is an amazing woman who has really broke new ground, creating a discourse for a woman leader. She has intense support from her supporters, and obviously cares deaply about this country.

Women are always put down, always told that any ambition they might have is purely selfish. God bless Hillary for standing up for all of us and shame on those divisive Obama supporters who weaken our party every day and don't seem to know the meaning of the word magnaminity.

First, I think it is important that Obama not pick Hillary as VP, but I think a coveted Cabinet position (Health?) could be the best fit for her,...though she and Obama did not totally agree on the final solution for universal health care, they were only a few degrees off each other. Most importantly, I think it is critical that Obama overcome the "inexperience" issue by putting together a great "TEAM", not just a VP. I want to know who he has in mind for the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, etc. These are the positions that argueably have more impact on our affairs than a VP. The reason he has this nomination is not because of his vast wealth of experience (he can't and should not even try to compete with McCain on this issue),....it is because of his inspirational leadership style, and with that I feel he can rally the best and brightest to work and advise him on critical issues where his experience is deficient. I am a 40 year old retired military veteran, and I know leadership when I see it. Quick (sea)story, as an ex-Navy pilot, some of the best leaders I served under were not the best pilots, they were the best at motivating others to go above and beyond, for causes greater than theirown,....Obama needs to continue to play that card. For the first time in 22 years, I may vote Democrat,...but he need to put up or shut up when it comes to "Change."

But this is all politics, people say all kinds of things to each other and the next minute they are worshiping the other. You have to think positively, what clinton can help him with. This will be a lot of important help from her. You want all that but don't want to give her the vp position? Without her, he has chances of loosing

There are so many factors as to why Hillary would want to be on the ticket with Barack. She said he is inexperienced, Unprepared to answer the phone @3am , cannot relate to white blue collar workers,has a problem undestanding Pa resident's culture ,and has no knowledge of foreign issues ( evidently hillary and Mc cain did not see his speach today, without notes:) Tell me again why would she want to hang out with someone like him. SABOTAGE!!!!!!!!!

It was best that the primary went as long as it did. We got to see the Clinton's true colors and ideas of race relations. if Bill was the 1st Black President did that make them an inter-racial couple? Noone ever mentioned her to be the first Black Fisrt Lady????? I need some clarification.

Putting Clinton on as VP could make Obama's first term seem like an extension of the Clinton presidency. Too much baggage. Obama needs a completely fresh start if he is to truely represent a shift away from the old political paradigm.

If the goal is to have a strong America, Obama must choose Hillary Clinton for his Vice-President. This is the only way he can gain the seventeen million voters who went her way. She is compassionate, caring, and she and Obama will work well together. Those who have researched her life can honestly tell you that her life has been a mission to help those who need health care, a better education, and a better country.

I really had much more respect for Hillary Clinton and am extremely disappointed by her bratty position she has taken in the last couple of days. I, being a single mother over 40, am joining the Obama campaign, it is absurd for her to think that she can steer 18 million voters to support her decision not to concede graciously!

Hillary Clinton has not played well during the latter stages of this campaign. She lost her right to be considered for Vice President when she persisted in a losing campaign effort whose sole purpose seemed to be to enforce the fact that working class white people would not vote for Barack Obama.

Cynical politics at its worst. The Clintons bring out the worst in people.

Hey just let the universe take care of it.

Hillary Clinton lost, and now she and her minions actually have the unmitigated gall to actually try to make a demand??? Please! Give me a break? I was a big fan of Bill Clinton's, but not so much with Hillary who, just in case no one has noticed, just ended, thankfully, a failed attempt to ride her hubby's coattail into the presidency. After turning a clean campaign into a dirty one, she now wants to push herself into the V.P. slot. No way! Hillary comes with more baggage than the belly of a 747 at spring break!

I will not vote for Obama. Maybe Hillary can run again, later.

Like most political junkies I have been glued to CNN for the past couple of days, albeit from Vancouver, British Columbia. A Canadian and Obama supporter, I'd like to share with you my perspective on who his running mate might be. Is it too far fetched to think it might be Caroline Kennedy? Assuming he wins the 2008 and 2012 elections one would think that he would also think about succession planning for the democratic party.

Just my thoughts.

Maybe Hillary should become McCain's VP

People have been wondering what Obama did right and what went wrong with HRC's campaign. If you step back and take a careful look you will see that it's very simple:

Barack Obama's " Yes, We can! " is more powerful than Hillary's " Yes, I can! " and McCain's " No, you can't!" doesn't have a chance!

Hiillary is a disgrace. I used to love Bill and by virture of that, had admiration for Hillary and her views. However, both of their comportment over the last few months as brought me to loathe her and really think the former "President" is longer presidential.

Hillary felt she had it wrapped up and along comes this "kid", freshman Senator and takes the show and the country by storm. Imagine!! She's behaved horribly and has damaged the party and our nominee. As has been said, she's put alot out there for the Reps to use in November.

Not to mention, that Obama can pull the Republicans that want to cross over and Hillary most certainly cannot. He can also pull all of those independents that will not vote for her. If she's VP it's going to be an uphill fight. If he choses someone like Richardson (Latino with loads of experience and a good head on his shoulders) or Edwards (common man champion even though he's worth a bundle) he's better off. No to HIllary on the ticket, it would only work to bring in her "supporters" (read fanatics) that say they won't vote for him if she's not there. The bigger picture is true democrats that want change and the those on the Rep and Independent teams that too want something different.

I for one, would rather have a Dem in the White House than anyone but even I would have a tough time punching my chad with HC on the ticket. Can't stand her anymore. Mean, horrible little woman.

They would be an incredible, unstoppable team. He would be able to get her support and hopefully most of her supporters, and she will be there to make sure we are all respected.

What exactly are women 50 years and above angry about and why would that anger be directed at Obama.

Also, what exactly are the women issues Hillary addressed in her campaign (outside if pushing gender as a reason to vote for her) that Obama needs to address.

Someday, Obama supporters are going to realize that Obama is as popular as they think he is, and they're going to realize that Clinton has a lot more support than they think. Their continued attacks against the Clintons are doing nothing but pushing Clinton supporters farther away from supporting Obama. Unfortunately, Obama supporters are going to realize this all too late, when John McCain walks to the White House.

I hate to state the obvious and I am not an Obama supporter, but he'd be committing suicide to choose Hillary Clinton as his VP. Theres way too much baggage not to mention a huge conflict in Obama's message of change. Politically, if Obama choose Hillary, the Republicans are dead meat in November. The numbers would simply be overwhelming against McCain who drives me nuts (as a Republican) when he talks and gives off that stupid snicker after reading just about evey line off the teleprompter. I support him based on his decision making as opposed to his oratory qualities.
But this might actually be a good test for the young Senator Obama with such limited experience in Washington. Now that could be a good thing because it's obvious Washington cannot function on its own anymore for a myriad of reasons. Perhaps youth and inexperience can bring us all some good fortune...at least that is what I have to keep telling myself cause this is gonna be real tough for Republicans.

Healthcare is the issue. Hillary has the experience. Manditory healthcare coverage for all. If Obama has his way, we will just have a larger Medicaid population and a bigger problem. Sorry. On this issue, Its worse than voting for John McCain.

Obama, and his wife don't seem to even "like" Senator Clinton so how can anyone even consider putting them on the ticket... that would make running the country even tougher than it will be for a man with limited experience like Obama.

Bill Richardson would be a good VP choice in my opinion.

All this activity is great for us Republicans... who do you all think McCain will pick for running mate?

I thihk the worst thing Obama could do at this time is move to fast. He has plenty of time to decided who will be his running mate. In my opinion that would not be Hillary. Right now Hillary is acting like a spoil kid throwing a tantrum. And if she is this bad now one can only guess what she would be like in office with Obama. This would not be a dream team, but more like a nightmare.There are plenty of canidates for him to choose from I do not believe he has to decided right now. And when he does decided he needs to think long and hard before he chooses Hillary. I thought it might have been a good choice earlier durning the debate as well. But her actions since his win tells me no she is not the one.
Gloria
from Michigan

I voted for Hillary and greatly resent her attempt to use my vote as a bargaining chip in forcing her way to VP. Her actions of the past few months have horrified me, while Senator Obama has impressed me with his leadership and vision. Imagine what chaos we would all live in if everyone followed Hillary's example and refused to honor the contracts we signed. I cannot get past that. Hillary does not have 18 millions votes under her control and is in no position to bargain with other people's decisions. Thank God younger Americans had the open-mindedness I apparently lacked to ensure we got the right nominee.

I don't understand all you people who say they supported Hillary but won't vote for Obama. The two of them were in agreement on 95% of the issues! What then is preventing you from voting for him? Because he's not female? Because he's black? Because his name is not Clinton? You would rather this country continue on the present course with McCain at the helm? I think those of you who are spouting hatred at our nominee need to take a long, hard look in the mirror and ask yourself if you are willing to bear the burden of putting McCain in office and then explain your actions to your children and grandchildren as you wave goodbye to them when they march off to the middle east to fight in a war that was declared 'mission accomplished' years ago. Is that REALLY what you want?

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton need to talk this out privately. All the bloggers and pundits need to take a deep breath and get a life.

This has not been a fair campaign. Hillary was the focus of much undeserved anger and negative media. Misogyny reared its ugly head along with racism. This was mainly media based and DNC condoned.

Now, only Hillary and Barack can work out a process of healing. The biracial man and the white woman can solve this conundrum if they choose to! There is no longer a political solution. There needs to be forgiveness, reconciliation and a moving forward together. Hillary knows this path. She has worked through it before.

Give them the time and the space!

Obama has no choice about her as VP – IF she has the delegates at the convention to vote for her. That is why she stayed in the campaign – to get as many delegates as possible.

There will be enough delegates that she can get to back her for VP...

while Obama (Rezko, Rev Wright etc) is no Saint and there is no doubt further baggage on him will surface- he is a Knight in shining armour in comparison to the Clintons- everyone says HRC has been highly vetted- that is a big misconception – where should I start-was she fully vetted on Vince Foster? Was she fully vetted on Paul vs. Clinton? were she & Bill fully vetted on Ron Brown? Has she really been vetted on her power brokered marriage? Get with it America- NO more HRC in the White House. let's try to sweep some of this cancerous corruption out of our politics -even if it is a small symbolic gesture. I know- we will never rid ourselves of the systemic cancer of unethical backroom deals, corruption and partison politics – but the least we can do is retool and reduce the corruption to a certain extent.

As I read all of these comments, I am again reminded of how polarizing (sp) the Clintons are – it seems they are either loved or hated, but never just seen as OK. I don't know Mrs. Clinton personally but she seems to me to be a very strong personality and I think it would be hard for her to play second fiddle to Mr. Obama. I think Pres. Clinton is an even stronger personality and I know he couldn't play second fiddle to Mr. Obama. I agree that a cabinet position would be perfect for her – she could again work on the health care issue she is so passionate about. I would like to see Obama go with Gov. Richardson of New Mexico. If voters are voting for real change, the faces must be new. After Mr. Obama's speech of Tuesday night, I am on board totally and I have worked hard for Mrs. Clinton up to this point.

This was a good but very tough campaign for both political parties.
Never have I witnessed the history made by all those candidates involved. Needless to say the the three left standing have made the most history of all. It will never happen again like this. As much as Hillary Clinton has proved that a woman can and should be able to run for president the American people will not let it happen: because
women even in this day and age are still seen, in stereotype, as incapable of handling a big and great job as running the United States of America. Unfortunately many American women still think the same way and did not vote for her for that reason.

Democracy, where honorable people can disagree honorably, where majority rules, where if 3 out of a thousand are correct they can state it.
I have seen a 'few' other posts who think it is ridiculous beyond belief for Bill Clinton to call anyone 'slimy'.
That is the pot calling the kettle black. (We are right few are right on this, the rest of you are wrong. Clemens and Bonds should use Bill Clinton vs the USA if it is proved they are lying. Why should they go to jail; they were not defiling the Oval Office with cigars, and other things; while victimising an innocent young subordinate and making her, and his family, the butt of bar room jokes.
He should be wearing a scarlet letter, instead of being lionised around the world.
Auditors should look for campaign spending that went to places the Clintons have access to the funds!

I am an Obama supporter, but I respect the millions of people that voted for Hillary. I really admire the support and passion of her supporters and I look forward to Hillary using the voice of her 17+ million supporters to enhance/influence the Obama position on key items such as health care. She can make his platform even better and we will all benefit from that. But it seems that she is losing control of the force she created and will lose power and influence as a result. The overwhelming majority of posts I see suggest that her supporters are no longer following her lead and splintering into factions trying to drive in multiple directions. This is not good and we all lose in the end.

I have been a loyal democrat all my life and I have supported Hillary throughout her campaign but I will nt vote for Obama in the coming election. I will vote for McCain. The democrats will have the majority in the House and Senate and they will keep McCain in check. He will be a one term president and I hope that Hillary will run again the next time around. I hope that she will not accept the vice presidencial spot if it is offered. i would like to see her become the Lioness of the Senate and lead the fight for the people she has helped throughout her life. She is a brilliant woman and a fighterand why should she waste those qualites sitting is the back seat as Vice President.

You know, Hillary is beginning to have the tone of that priest, BOOHOO. Her talk about not really giving up the campaign rights to Obama seems so much like the "entitlement" spoken of her. She just cannot let go, so sad. The message she gives is not supportive, but devisive when she says that she will hang around to see if she can still get the nomination, what a jerk. I say to all her and all her supporters, if you are true democrats, you should start fighting for the party, not living on a "pipe-dream".
I really do not have a party preference, I listen and learn from both and then make up my mind. I have till November, but I will say this, that if Clinton is on the ticket, I will vote as a write in my own name!!

what about Al Gore for VP.......

I am a 55 year old white woman, have a mind of my own,and do not need Senator Clinton to speak for me. All of you ladies out there who are so angry about the outcome of the results please get a grip on yourselves and don't let it consume you as, it will just divide the Nation and the world will not have respect for us when we or our citizens travel abroad. Dont forget that our main purpose is to defeat the Republicans in Nov. , and whether it was Hillary or Barack it is still one party. Senator Clinton don't own any votes as she stated many times, do not have to worry about high gas prices as she is rich, do not have to worry about where her and family next meal will be coming from and the list can go a long way, so lets forget all this 18mill. votes, who is white or black and unite as one party that we came out for. Senator Clinton/Obama do not own the party its one party so we have to be very carefull of what decisions we make because of anger.

I sent this same comment in last night to the live Anderson Cooper blog but maybe somebody didn't like it because it was never posted. All I wrote is...

Hillary would be a good choice as VP for Obama, but she would have to divorce Bill first.

I'm adding the rest.

Bill is in many ways a dead weight around Hillary's neck, politically speaking. Of course Bill is also a platform of support for Hillary too. But how do you balance between being raised on a platform and weighted down around the neck at the same time. Hillary is boxed in by her political connection with Bill. I imagine many people out there would like to see her make it on her own, as she really can.

Caroline Kennedy would be a good choice. Kennedy trumps Clinton – its hard to be against a female Kennedy (JFK's daughter), she's a leader in the Dem. party and would help with all the areas that Clinton is strong in. Hard to beat and she'd do fine under Rep. scrutiny. Thoughts?

Hillary needs some professional psychological counseling. It's OVER. Step aside. And, it was not a "tie". She LOST. Obama is not going to give her the VP under any circumstances. I am sure she find something else to do with her life.

If her loyal white women followers can't bring themselves to vote for Obama, then they will be facing a women's rights challenge. The first thing McCain will do as President is rearrange the Supreme Court and reverse Roe vs. Wade. It's time to wake up and smell the racism. If they can't get over the fact that he is a black man, then we could be stuck with McCain. Grow up and do what is right.

Barack Obama’s camp has stated that Hillary Clinton will not be offered the VP spot, even though she has earned it. They offer various excuses for not offering her the job such as personality conflicts, she would upstage him, policy conflicts, Bill Clinton, etc. Hillary Clinton beat John Edwards, Chris Dodd, Joe Biden, Mike Gravel, Dennis Kucinich and Bill Richardson. She beat the men at their own game. I know some of the guys that she had beaten soundly are being considered by Obama for the VP spot (most are white), they are old politicians as usual, gamers, been long in the D.C. establishment. What about Obama's promise of change? Shouldn't his VP have as much experience or less experience (some say inexperience) as Obama to be new and bring a change in D.C.? Or will we have a Cheney-like figure, a guy who had more experience as Bush that actually ran the country?

Obama still has to surround himself with the old politicians to be able to run his administration. You are kidding yourself if you don’t think so. He will lean on and become depended on those with more experience than he. The old D.C. politicians that have been there for years. He needs experience on his team, or he won't survive. (It is noteworthy that many of his advisers on his campaign where Bill Clinton's advisors that helped him win in the 1990's, again experience won him his job. It should also be noted that Hillary Clinton helped Obama win his Senate seat by campaigning for him and was his mentor for a time, then he became her competitor. She spent all her life for Civil Rights. Look at her website and Google it for yourself.)

Yes, she won the popular vote. Yes, I know that caucus numbers were never released, but she got votes there too. (I find it curious that where there were caucuses, where fewer voters came out than in primary states, he did better.) She has the support of millions. She ran a good campaign. She was expected to do better because of experience and the media has knocked her on that. Experience is what it takes to run a company and much more a country as large as America.

I don't think he can win Florida, Pennsylvania, or Ohio. Obama would have to lean on Hillary Clinton to even come close to being competitive in those states. He should not lean on her too much or it would look like he can't win without her. If his presidential survival depends on her, what does that say about his ability to win? She has to continue to do her own job in the Senate, which she will go back to with zeal for she is a dependable, capable Senator. She has obligations to fulfill than to keep campaigning for Obama all day long, for months until November.

The fact that she need to decompress from the campaign (which she stated over and over that she had to do) seemed to have ticked off the media and Obama supporters that she didn't wrap it in a pretty little bow for them and bow out. It is disingenuous of them to say that they couldn't celebrate Obama's win without her bowing out. The media and Obama supporters could celebrated the night anyway instead of whining and accusing her of stealing his limelight. He will have plenty of those I'm sure.

Since Obama has chosen to run the country without her, he should run his campaign without her help at all. Many of Obama supporters believe he can win without Hillary Clinton's help. So, Obama has to be able to stand on his two feet and be strong. He seems, at present, to fret over Bill Clinton and fret over Hillary's voters (not only women, but men, Hispanics, and Jewish voters), when he should be worrying over McCain. Man up Obama, stop worrying over what Hillary Clinton will do for you, do it for yourself.

Don't depend on yet another woman to help you win it for you, don't depend on Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Caroline Kennedy, and Oprah Winfrey. Do it yourself. You obviously don't need women to help you win, so your supporters say. So man up and do it on your own. The world is watching.

I like many people, (Including Hillary who posed the question herself the other night) wondered what does Hillary wants? After listening to everyone's comments and ideas, I remembered that early in the contest someone said the Clinton's would do ANYTHING to win. After further analysis, it is apparent that desire to win included taking on everyone in her own party to prove the Clinton's are the power brokers in the Democrat Party. I think the first sign of their demise started when Bill Richardson stepped forward to cast the first (or whatever number) stone to bluntly tell the Clintons they no longer ruled the roost. Though I believe if Obama chose Hillary to be his VP that the decision would probably guarantee the White House, Bur Obama would also have to creat a new office for his own mental health cause she'd probably make him crazy. In short, Hillary has juice ok, but they won't allow her to use it until she goes back to the Senate and needs to stay off the grass at the White House.

Obama & Clinton agree on the major issues of health care, the war in Iraq, environmental issues, and the need to support the middle class, decrease the deficit and get the economy rolling again.

Now let us reflect on this: the exit polls indicated that more Obama supporters would, if need be, vote for Clinton in the general election than Clinton supporters would vote for Obama.

Doesn't this fact imply that more Obama supporters really care about the issues, since so many Clinton supporters are willing to ignore the issues and vote for McCain?

Voting for McCain defies all logic for those who really care about the issues affecting our country. Although logical arguments rarely change anyone's mind when his or her position is based upon emotion, I had to give it a try.

Caroline for VP. Great idea.

Senator Clinton will not run as an independent because she is smart and has a vision for this country. She has always said she will support Senator Obama and of course she will.
Let's be honest: they are virtually the same on ISSUES. The leadership style is the only issue. And let's face facts there too: ANY president is surrounded by advisers that help them make war-time/emergency decisions.
A big problem with George Bush is that he didn't listen to the people who were smarter and more knowledgeable than him. This will not be a problem with Obama ...just as it wouldn't have been with Clinton. Clearly, in the face of virtually every recommendation to get out of Iraq, Senator McCain is unable to figure out the right thing to do.
McCain will pander to the Right wing on issues involving worker's rights, women's rights, the environment etc. because that is his only hope of getting elected.
So, for me, Hillary Clinton made the right move by supporting Barack Obama. I don't think she would work out as a VP, but she'd be great as Sec. of Education, Sec. of Human Resources or Sec. of State.
I look forward to Hillary & Barack leading back in the right direction.

PS:
I would love to see Al Gore as VP.

I have voted Democratic all my life, but I will not be voting for Obama unless Hillary is on the ticket or he promises her a Supreme Court nomination (if she wants it). The anger of women over Hillary's treatment by the press is being vastly underrated. I am furious! The press has been telling Hillary to pack up and go home for months and she just about won the nomination! I was cheering when she gave her speech on the night of the last primaries. The press and the Democratic machine has treated her like crap and yet expect her to just give up her own ambtions and kiss the behind of them all. One more "get off the stage Hillary" in months of them. Hillary's speech was the well deserved slap in the face that the press and democratic party deserved.

As for voting for McCain, I have always found him a man of honor. I do not agree with his policies as much but I believe in the long run he may help women. If he puts in enough conservative judges, maybe the young women in this country who take their hard fought for rights for granted will wake up and get involved like the generation of women before them did!

I do not feel that Obama personally was disrespectful of Hillary or she of him. I believe they could work together. Hillary is qualified and if she isn't selected, it is the last slap in the face for me!

Unfortunately, it looks like the only way that Hillary could be considered for the VP position would be if she divorced Bill. He's a weight around her neck and a platform for her to stand on. She's got pressure from above and below as a result of him. Bill has many outstanding qualities, as we all know, but because of him she's perceived as being boxed in.

No matter how much she urges her supporters to help him, if she is not the VP candidate, they will not.

Many supporters are angry, read her blogs. I really feel in order to get those 18 million votes, he needs to put her on the ticket.

Eventually her supporters will come around only if they see that she is indeed on the ticket.

My family will follow suit like many other supporters and leave the democratic party, register independent and vote for Mc Cain if he does not offer Hillary the VP spot.

Yes Americans want change but not inexperience.

I have been hearing reporters and analysts say oh the democrats will follow Obama.

Do not underestimate the American people.

It would not be in Obama best interest to discount 18 million voters.

Its unfortunate to see so many diehard supporters of Hillary threatening to vote for McCain since she didn't get the nomination. Its very difficult for a person who till a few months ago thought that she was certain to become the next President of the United States, lose out to a charismatic young senator who oozes loads of confidence in bringing about change in Washington. Clintons and their supporters should realize that if they really go to vote against Obama just because Clinton did not get the ticket, should not forget that by doing so they would vote in a third term for a proxy Bush administration which has degraded American prestige by making false claims about war on terror, washed the American economy down the drain and brought more misery to American way of life than ever before in the history of America. All these diehard fanatics of Clinton's should understand that their lives will be screwed up if a proxy Bush administration comes to power in the form of John McCain. So guyz keep away your petty politics and unite for the cause of change and sweep away whatever chances McCain has. Vote for Obama. At least he gives you hope for a better future. If you vote for McCain all you get is four more years of misery. Do not make that mistake. Above all do not expect Clinton to get the ticket. Her antics in the last couple of days have vaporized her chances of getting any ticket.

You know, this campaign has been a bridge over troubled water from the start. Now that Hilliary's boat has sank, she is left out there withouht a life raft. Most of her delegates have jumped ship, and some of the wind has been knocked out of her sail. Even when she was defeated by OBAMA, her speech was about Hiliary, that she won this, and she won that. She did not quit on her own, knowing Hilliary, she would have taken this to Carnagie Hall along with her 18,000 supports. You have not heard the las of Hilliary Clinton. But I have to give her the props for running a strong campaing. She was determined not to give up. She held on tight to the very end so she would not be left behind, and now she wants OBAMA to recue her. She looks tired, beat down. I do give her her props for running a powerful camaign, and never giving up, but she lost it when she got her hands dirty from digging up mud and constantly slinging it at OBAMA, and now she wants to be his friend. They both should have learned a valuable lession. Number one, you never under estimate the power to bring the party together, and for you Hilliary, if you even consider jumping on OBAMA's band wagon, you should contact Michael Jackson to find out how to CHANGE.

Hilary helped pave the way...

Hillary is the purpose for the Democratic Party still in the lead.
Without her early entry as a minority (woman) , "Obama" would not have had it so easy.

Americans will be ready for change when they can elect a female for president.

The election shows how powerful she is, a V.P. seat will not make or break her.

Forget it. Hillary supporters are not sheep!!

We are Democrats we challenge authority we do not follow it!!!

Hillary Clinton can beg me until she is blue in the face to vote for Bama but unless he earns my repect, then he NOR the Democratic party is going to my vote for anything.

HE IS GOING TO HAVE TO EARN MY VOTE!! Now that is a new idea for Bama. Lets see if the leopard can CHANGE his spots.

I would hate to be in Axelrod and Obama's position right now! First of all, hell no! No VP for Hillary. Ever! So the Republicans can play tape of her Robert Kennedy assassination remarks? No way.

Obama has a well run, tight knit, close group of people working for him. He has a No Drama, no leaks campaign organization deeply committed to him, and to a sense of history about his campaign that they share. Hillary's people are toxic! They are incompetent.

Realistically: They took a woman who had instant name recognition, on a first name basis with the whole world, her husband a popular two term, former president of the United States, a rolodex with some of the most impressive names in fundraising, and early fronrunner status, and they screwed it all up.

What Hillary managed to accomplish, she did in spite of not because of her staff! Yet, Obama is expected to take them on his campaign ? Hell no! I'd sent them to Alaska and Hawaii, and make the worst among them spend the summer on Guam and Puerto Rico.

Hillary's staff turned people off with their arrogance and their sarcasm and their sense of entitlement. They leaked out all kinds of destructive BS in an attempt to manipulate events, and each other. They are disgusting disreputable people. I do not ever want to turn on my TV and see Carville, Emanuel, Lanny Davis or Harold Ickes representing Obama. NEVER!

I think Hillary should get some help with her debt, I think she should get an airplane and I think she should cmapaign where she is asked. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida and West Virginia. Arkansas and Texas, Indiana and South Dakota. In fact, I think she should have her offices and staffers in South Dakota.

No VP, No key staff in important places, no high visibility for her people. If, after he wins, Obama wants to look at some former Clinton people like Jamie Rubin, Robert Rubin, Wes Clark and Madeline Albright, I wouldn't mind. But NO Lanny Davis and NO Harold Ickes. Let them go out and earn an honest living. And someone please! Make James Carville Ambassador to Chechnya!

People please....if you are going to post on blogs get the facts straight first.

Hillary did not win the popular vote. The numbers she uses do not include the votes in the caucus states.

If Obama wants to win in November he better play safe and have Hillary in the ticket. She will be an excellent, faithfull & committed Vice President. In exchange of his promise to help her become President 2016.

“(Obama) has a real problem with the Jewish vote, with white women over fifty, and a Catholic problem,” said one of Senator Clinton’s backers. “She can do a lot for him with those groups.”

OBAMA & CLINTON INVENCIBLE TEAM 2008 OR ......

Caroline Kennedy for Vice-President! – Yessssss!!!

Who would be more graceful, charming, and poised?

Why not start a political career near the top?

Boy oh boy how spoiled we have become.... the Convention used to be the deciding event but now we can't wait for the Convention cause it too late in the process. PHOOY!! Let Hilliary keep her delegates and let Obama fight for it at the convention.

Talking about 'Change' ...why not offer the white house as a part-time job to Hill and Barack.So everybody's happy...and we can send McCain home where he can spend his last years with his grandchildren, instead of looking for a job.

Hi Anderson
As an observer from Canada and who has a lot of friends in the USA, come November, they will either stay home or vote for McCain. They feel and I share the same sentiments that the press/media were so unfair to Hillary, including you Anderson. The most cruel to Hillary was Campbell Brown and she seems joyful everytime a negative comment or reaction was said about Hillary. The media/press were so unfair.
I was one of your greatest fan and I thought you were one of the decent, trustworthy in the media/press world. I really liked watching your show but you couldn't control your bias opinion.
We had 2 great candidates, although Hillary was a better one but instead you tore her apart inside and out.
What goes around comes around. I hope and pray that the press/media would one day realized what they have done to their country.

Caroline Kennedy for VP.....please.... Then it would be signed, sealed and delivered that Obama is a puppet of the Kennedy clan.

Did someone say Caroline Kennedy is charming and graceful. Uhhh...no.

Carl:
The transition from two to one Democratic Party candidate is going to take some time. Our ducks are still split.

The passion of each candidate is still raw and unruly. To come together as a party sounds very idealistic. With several months of grueling primaries polarizing our allegiance to a particular candidate, the road ahead to November general election seems tiresome.

I believe Republicans are depending upon the fatigue.

You know, no matter what the game .....there are ALWAYS those who are going to say something was unfair.
The refs, the other players, the coaching, the weather.........but in the end there is only one winner.
Coming close is admirable but still there is only one winner.
I don't see the media as unfair. I remember Rev. Wright being on CNN every night being played over and over and over. That's news. If Hillary is making news by what she says and does along with Bill – it's no different . Media can over play something just like with Britney Spears – but the media reports the bad more than the good because it's better for ratings.

At her Baruch College event in NYC just a few days ago, Hillary Clinton added her name to a Major League Baseball that was inscribed by the famous New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra with the quote: “It ain’t over till it’s over.” Bill Clinton also signed his name to the ball. This Yogi Berra quote summarizes the essence of the Clintons’ drive to win and their spirited campaign style. Don’t count them out from politics just yet.

Any HRC Democrat that votes for John McCain needs to take a close look at who he selects as Vice President. As you continue to reiterate, he's an old man and the Presidency is the most stressful position in government. Get real, how long do you think it will be before he succumbs to the stress, especially if he wants to continue the IRAQ War. FOLKS, WE ARE RUNNING OUT OF MONEY ! Where will he get the money to continue – out of your pockets ......... Look for a better solution – Hilary is part of the problem, she is not a solution, Offer her the head of the EPA and tell to keep her mouth shut.
Let Obama effect the changes he has promised and we'll all be better off - YES even us REPUBLICANS

I've never seen so much disrespect given to a former President like I have this year. Sure, Hillary's husband happens to Former Pres. Bill Clinton, but the matter of fact is He is her husband who is supporting his wife. Period. I don't remember President George H.W Bush be critized for supporting his son. In the end, it does not matter if HRC is the VP candidate and if the Democratic party loses in the fall, she will be blamed for the loss and if she is not the VP candidate and Obama loses in Nov, she will be blamed because she did not stop sooner. I'm one for change and would love to see it, but I'm also a realist.
I don't see what changes he will make with our economy in such shambles, our Military strecthed thin, our education system sucks, our health system crappy and the list goes on and on. I agree Obama should not be pressured into having HRC on his ticket. Let him make his own choice. I just don't want to see HRC as the fall girl when things don't go his way.

I think that Sen. Clinton has a more important place in the Senate than as a V.P. The Senate could easily be a long-term home for her and she could easily prove to have an important leadership role there for quite a number of years. V.P. would be a dead-end!

I sincerely hope Hillary is not added to the ticket as VP. Her performance on Tuesday is reason for distrust. In spite of her "best "intentions, she is a toxic presence . It is obvious that she had to be pushed out of the race by her congressional supporters. That doesn't bode well– it's all about Queen Bee Hillary again– not this country. Let her have a role as health care czar which will show that she can either build coalitions or she cannot. So far, Hillary does not play well with others!!!! Look at all her former supporters who jumped ship. They may know something that we don't. Hillary cannot win this election for Obama– he must do this. Any of Hillary's supporters who are childish enough to vote for McCain out of spite deserve what the next 8 years will bring us if he is elected. It's just too bad that they will drag the rest of us down with them.

I think everybody should take a rest. We should let Obama's process take hold and trust that he will make the type of veep selection that reflects his principles and are a testimony to his judgment. For Hillery Clinton to try to force her way into the Veep position, I think, says she does not trust his process and judgment. I think Obama will make the right choice. Go Obama 08.

If Senator Obama puts Senator Clinton on the ticket as the vice-president, he will most definitely lose my vote. She needs to go back to the Senate and represent the them. That's what she's being paid to do and hasn't been doing very well for the last 17 months.

I keep hearing how Hilliary has the vote of middle-aged white women. Well, that's the catagory I fall in, but I can assure you she will never earn my vote. She's arrogant and thinks she knows better than anyone else. I am so glad that the "year long victory tour" has turned into her comeuppance. Sit down and be quiet, Hilliary! I am so sick and tired of coming across you on the TV yakking away and nodding your head like we are all so stupid to believe that you are the best candidate for President of the United States.

Anyway you slice it, Hillary Clinton is a net liability to the party.

it would be a VERY big mistake to put her on the ticket. There are so many "Hillary-haters". Why alienate them? Put her on the ticket and they will vote for McCain. Just do a little market research and you'll see this is the case. It would be a very short-sighted move and would accomplish little but to make Hillary the 2012 nominee. Pick Bill Nelson of Florida – he's a moderate – he will get moderates. He will get the Florida vote. He will get the Southern vote. He will get the "experience" vote. He will even help with the Jewish vote due to his strong record of support for Jewish causes, going back to suing Holocaust-era insurance companies when he was attorney general of Florida (believe me - Jewish voters remember who their friends are. I know - I'm a Jewish voter myself). He is also telegenic, experienced without being old, and rounds out the ticket nicely – liberal vs. moderate, northern vs. southern, black vs. white, but still 2 young guys who are telegenic and can get the electorate excited. It is a slam-dunk! Nominate Nelson and within 3 days the media and the public will forget about all about poor Hillary. I gour-ahn-tee it! (2nd choice Jim Webb, 3rd choice Bill Richardson). Hillary – -fuggedaboudit!

Anderson; I urge the Clinton supporters to look at the big picture...come next year it will be Democrats in control. The Democartic Ticket is not a preserve of the Clintons. The true party supporters will definately support the nominated candidate

I am sick and tired of that word, "Experience", being so carelessly tossed around. Experience, experience! I hear some of you who delusionally and with conviction, state that you will vote in a candidate with "Experience". The truth of the matter, my fellow Americans, is that Bush and his administration probably have 100 years of " Experience", collectively. Look where "Experience" has gotten us. We are laden with a sagging economy, living in one of the worst recession ever, losing our children to the war, losing homes to foreclosures, can barely afford to buy gas, can barely feed our families, are incapable of affording health care and are unable to acquire quality education for our children. These Old Heads, These " Good Old Boys", will not be the ones who will muddle the future for my children. Their "Experience" in office has bankrupted everything that has made America great. We need to unify in "Hope" and "Change". It is our only salvation!! I say we need to clean house, throw out the archaic politicians, the self defeating policies, and bring in policies that truly bring "Change". " Experience has literally ruined us. Obama for Change!

Caroline for Vice-president! Hillary won in NY even though Caroline endorsed Obama. She won in Massachusetts even with Ted's endorsement of Obama. The Kennedys are passe' and hardly represent a change.

Hillary Supporters:

How can you still stand by her side when she cannot acknowledge defeat on the night Obama won, by all the rules, fair and square, the nomination? That horrible, arrogant speech was about "What Does Hillary Want?". How selfish until the bitter end. She wasn't thinking about you, but herself.

And for those who say that they will vote for McCain instead?!! Disgusting. He's all for wiretapping and over-turning Roe V Wade. Right, I forgot, Clinton's major supporters are women over 50. Reproductive issues can't worry menopausal women because you can't get pregnant. Come on and wake up to the real issues!

Support the candidate that truly reflects Democratic values- opposing the ridiculous war in Iraq from day one, pro-choice, pro-gay marriage (two consenting adults should be able to get married!!), etc etc. Don't tell me that the current Republican vision has any meaning to most of us. For those who support McCain I hope you make at least $500K a year, benefiting all the tax cuts for the rich, that you're the typical heterosexual family with the 2.5 kids, etc etc. God forbid you are ever anything else but the conservative stereotype. God forbid you are a colored person, a woman, etc etc. America has become much more diverse and we need a president that can handle all sorts of issues, beyond just the ones that fit a specific, priviledged few. And certainly we need a leader that will engage with the world, not shut out countries using obsolete cold war era diplomacy. This has got to stop or else America will become the derision to the world.

Sen. Obama would definitely lose my vote if he chose Clinton, and I am quite certain he's too smart to choose a VP who starts out with half the country hating her. I believe he will stand his best chance if he selects Sen, Kent Conrad of N. Dakota as his VP if he truly wants to show he represents all the people, and not just urban and suburban liberals. Conrad is a Democrat that gets elected repeatedly in a Republican State. He is one of 23 Senators that voted against the war, yet he is a conservative who can win back the rural vote for Obama. He can also possibly assuage people like myself that are concerned about the trillion dollars of new promises that Obama's made to every age group from pre-school to seniors, in the course of this campaign. Conrad is head of the Senate Budget committee, knows where every penny goes, and won't allow any spending that adds to the deficit. He was the second senator to endorse Obama, and he did it before Iowa./ What they also need to do is announce that Bill Richardson will be Sec. of State at the same time they announce Conrad, so that Richardson's supporters will be placated. Richardson will help with Hispanics and Southwesterners, and has great foreign affairs credentials, With that team, Obama stands his best chance. Of course if Bobby Jindal is Mccain's VP, anything could happen, because Jindal's resume and accomplishments at 36 far outweigh Obama's at 46. Abortion views aside, he's the real deal.

i know you CNN you never post my comments!!! whatever! what kind of nonsense is this i hear all over?? that Obama wont win the election without hillary on his ticket??? NONSENSE!!! Hillary will NOT be on that ticket! Obama doesnt need Hillary to win in novembér, he has GOD!!! him and God are a majority , furthermore Hillary does NOT deserve the 2nd spot, after the touture she displayed to Obama during the primaries??? you are kidding me!!
if he looses in november, it just wasnt meant to be, BUT he has what it takes and what he needs to pull through, thats GOD!!
NO BILLARY ON THE TICKET

ONLY OBAMA 08

and hillary is in debt!! 40 million usd....so who will pay for that money if she becomes Obamas running mate??? and shes not conceeding to defeat...hoping something terrible will happen to Obama so she gets the 1st spot,

im amazed at her craziness!!! go away Billary we are tired of you!!!

To all the Democrats out there please put Hillary out to pasture! She hasn't done a darn thing for NY. Is a carpet bagger worse than her husband. I'm a republican and if Obama/Edwards or another good VP is on the ticket I will vote for Obama. Obama's campaign is about change and hope, and Hillary is about OLD LIES and BICKERING "politics". She spoils the ideas of change. I like McCain because he's a solid known moderate. None of this fly by your pants George Bush stuff, but I will give Obama the chance if he picks a good VP. My reason for jumping is simple "Democratic President and Democratic Congress lets see what can be done in four years" A note to all the Hillary supporters " WAKE UP" count the lies and double talk. Hillary is poison, so remove the Black Widow.

Dear Anderson
I think Hillary has done an amazing job to capture nearly 18000 votes against Barak!! She was the underdog after Iowa as the country went
head over heals for him! I think he is a great and likeble guy but totally untested in all respects so he is now the nominee and I applaud him and the voters for rising above prejudice and choosing him as the first african american in history. I do not think that Hilary lost because of strategic errors at all! I think she deserves full credit for getting as far as she did given the circumstances. Now I shall reserve my judgment on Obama after he has chosen his VP.if he does not choose Hillary, then I shall know he is weak! No president in history
has ever been intimidated by his running mate let alone a woman!
And if he does not see that her 18000 votes mean the White house ticket, then I am afraid I shall agree with MCain's vew of him.
But I hope for the sake of your country that he is wise enough not to make such a mistake!!! Good luck with your program and continued good health!!!

I'm so sick of the negative attitudes towards Hillary Clinton. If the woman wore the wrong color of lipstick during the campaign,
she was criticized. The major media was not kind to her in anyway
shape or form, and I resent the treatment she received. Without a
doubt, Senator Obama needs her to pull-in the voters that he
cannot and will not reach. He's comfortable speaking to large
groups of people, and very nervous when the group is more
intimate. Senator Clinton can speak to both large groups and
going one-on-one is her thing. Actually, I think that they would
compliment each other, and without Hillary Clinton on the ticket
as VP, I will not vote this coming fall. Everyone talks about the first
African-American being president, and it's history in the making, etc., and I agree. So, let's make this really an historical time, sending
a message around the world that the USA is committed to change, and what better way to indicate the seriusness of our goals than having the first African-American president, and the first woman as vice-president.