Comments on: Hillary Clinton's concession call to Barack Obama: "I am prepared to help"

By: Vanell Volkman

Vanell Volkman — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:26:41 +0000

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.

By: tullio zanazzo

tullio zanazzo — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:01:07 +0000

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!!!

By: Paul in NY

Paul in NY — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:10:16 +0000

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.

By: Sabina

Sabina — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:39:10 +0000

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!!!

By: stephanie from Denmark

stephanie from Denmark — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:19:06 +0000

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

By: susan bethesda, Md.

susan bethesda, Md. — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:46:43 +0000

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.

By: Alina- American living abroad

Alina- American living abroad — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:02:30 +0000

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.

By: steve

steve — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:02:09 +0000

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.

By: Patricia of Southern California

Patricia of Southern California — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:46:07 +0000

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!

By: Eric Andalya

Eric Andalya — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:09:29 +0000

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

By: fred

fred — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:37:08 +0000

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!

By: R Noble

R Noble — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:30:39 +0000

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

By: Lisa in Georgia

Lisa in Georgia — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:15:15 +0000

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.

By: Richard from Chicago

Richard from Chicago — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:46:13 +0000

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.

By: Lea

Lea — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:45:44 +0000

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.

By: Marshall

Marshall — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:15:46 +0000

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!

By: HRC supporter....

HRC supporter.... — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:58:17 +0000

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.

By: Xcalibar

Xcalibar — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:48:58 +0000

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

By: Ted

Ted — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:36:13 +0000

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.

By: Ilona from AB

Ilona from AB — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:43:43 +0000

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.