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Since I'm from Illinois I can remember Senator Obama as a state senator and the "empty suit" he was here.... [MORE]

KELLY 

Aug 26, 2008 09:59

I know we are all to have good sense and good judgment on selecting the President of the United States... [MORE]

Lu 

Aug 24, 2008 20:40

More GOOD NEWS! Yes, it is true. Senator Clinton could win next week. We're getting that from polls just updated.... [MORE]

CommonSenseBruce 

Aug 20, 2008 16:05

Good news! The Hillary Clinton delegates will be voting at the Convention, as they should be. They won't have to... [MORE]

CommonSenseBruce 

Aug 17, 2008 06:25

The first paragraph above — perfect. This was Obama's to lose and he is doing just that. Again, and yet... [MORE]

mebramble 

Aug 15, 2008 14:17

Obama didn't win the presumptive nomination from the people it was given to him from the DNC and the superdelegates.... [MORE]

lovingpolitics 

Aug 15, 2008 09:28

First Hillary agreed not to campaign in Florida and Michigan, then sought to validate the lopsided ballot there (i.e., without... [MORE]

savintwo retire 

Aug 14, 2008 12:26

I have only one question for all you Clintonites? What makes you believe that Hillary Clinton has enough experience to... [MORE]

Serge Lafontant 

Aug 14, 2008 01:56

Record the Hillary Clinton vote. Her delegates are there, personal donation funds paid for them to be there, the voters... [MORE]

CommonSenseBruce 

Aug 13, 2008 04:00

No doubt in my mind that Obama cannot beat John McCain but Hillary can. Of the 32 people I know... [MORE]

Barbara LeBey 

Aug 12, 2008 23:35

The democratic way is the roll call at the convention since neither one got the required numbers to get the... [MORE]

Pat Adair 

Aug 12, 2008 20:27

Hillary is the only realistic choice. The GOP hasn't even loaded their guns yet and Obama is doing poorly. After... [MORE]

Mike C. 

Aug 12, 2008 13:55

Hillary cannot be elected without the majority of Obama's supporters with her. If Obama doesn't get the nomination — no... [MORE]

LindaA1 

Aug 12, 2008 13:07

It is time the leaders in DNC and super-delegates wake up and do the right thing. Elect Hillary as the... [MORE]

Sonali 

Aug 12, 2008 13:00

The law is one person, one vote; votes cannot be manipulated to favor one candidate over another, but must be... [MORE]

ipotter 

Aug 12, 2008 11:04

It is the voters that want Hillary Clinton back and hopefully the delegates will see that and Hillary will fight... [MORE]

Rick 

Aug 12, 2008 09:27

Electabilty! The only job of the super-delegates in Denver is to select the electable Democrat, and it is Hillary. The... [MORE]

HILLARY4ME 

Aug 12, 2008 08:53

Great article and I agree with its premise. However, the failure of the media to objectively speak to the qualifications... [MORE]

Elizabeth Santucci 

Aug 12, 2008 05:16

I too believe that the DNC should do the right thing. Honestly has anyone ever in their lives, as Democrats,... [MORE]

Laurie 

Aug 12, 2008 04:32

There's still time to choose the dream ticket, SuperDelegates. Sixteen years in the White House for the Democrats will get... [MORE]

Central Ohio PUMA 

Aug 12, 2008 01:56

This is a country of laws, I am told. Laws usually describe a rule by which to live. The Democratic... [MORE]

Barbara 

Aug 12, 2008 01:49

To Janice -- unfortunately for Obama, almost all the bad polling this year has been in his favor. That is,... [MORE]

Valhalla 

Aug 12, 2008 00:24

This is a provacative, irresponsible editorial. From many of the comments, you have stirred up the crazies who think the... [MORE]

ladeyday 

Aug 12, 2008 00:15

The party simply has to make a logical and calculated business decision based upon performance and the ability to effectively... [MORE]

Roberta 

Aug 11, 2008 23:41

The super-delegates should do the right thing and bring democracy back to us Dems. They can be heroes and correct... [MORE]

Sami 

Aug 11, 2008 23:15

Sen. Clinton is only down 50 delegates now, and neither Obama nor Clinton has enough dels to win the nom.... [MORE]

jessi 

Aug 11, 2008 22:58

Yes is the resounding answer. Caveat emptor has kicked in at last, and people are realizing that the biggest contribution... [MORE]

sharmajee 

Aug 11, 2008 22:10

Have Hillary Clinton supporters forgotten that Obama has almost 18 million supporters also? We would never vote for her if... [MORE]

Pearl 

Aug 11, 2008 21:45

Thank you! You deserve a Pulitzer for finally raising this story! The DNC should have long ago declared that the... [MORE]

BAJ 

Aug 11, 2008 21:35

This man doesn't want to debate, doesn't want to have an open and fair convention, doesn't want to announce his... [MORE]

Mary Beth 

Aug 11, 2008 20:44

E Maher indentifies herself as a Clinton supporter, but reveals her dishonesty by then using the expression "get over it."... [MORE]

wry 

Aug 11, 2008 20:35

There should be a Hillary Clinton vote at the convention. Voters all over the country voted for her. Her delegates... [MORE]

CommonSenseBruce 

Aug 11, 2008 20:32

Finally a note of sanity. The super delegates can do their job and nominate Hillary. She would be ahead 20... [MORE]

valwayne 

Aug 11, 2008 19:47

Go ahead Hillary, take it to them! America wants Mom! [MORE]

Kerri 

Aug 11, 2008 19:46

Electability and adherence to the democratic process and party rules are the primary concerns here. Having won the largest popular... [MORE]

truthisgold 

Aug 11, 2008 19:44

Donna Brazile helped Karl Rove beat Clinton with a black candidate. Pelosi and Reid remain on top with a G.O.P.... [MORE]

YRM 

Aug 11, 2008 19:41

If the DNC did there job in electing instead of selecting we would not be talking about this right now.... [MORE]

Dana 

Aug 11, 2008 19:00

Hillary and her people are in a state of denial. It's too bad Obama has to fend off HIllary, Bill... [MORE]

olga 

Aug 11, 2008 18:57

Contrary to main stream media's and Barack Obama camp's die hard attempt to dismiss anyone interested in observing and adhering... [MORE]

truthisgold 

Aug 11, 2008 18:55

Senator Clinton is light years ahead of Obama in her qualifications to be President. She's courageous, brilliant, experienced, knowledgeable. She... [MORE]

Johannesdatter 

Aug 11, 2008 18:49

There is no way that Hillary should be the nominee. Does anyone seriously think that she could beat McCain? She... [MORE]

91510ugu 

Aug 11, 2008 18:40

Geez. It's over. Let it go. This article reads like it was written by Lou Dobbs. "which explains why he... [MORE]

Brian 

Aug 11, 2008 18:33

Hillary's fought the good fight. Her delegates need to do their jobs. Let history show that the Democrats did the... [MORE]

Humanrace 

Aug 11, 2008 18:32

Just take Obama's recent comments about Russia/Georgia. The first comment, not once he got to think about it. Definately didn't... [MORE]

tlatexaspuma 

Aug 11, 2008 18:28

Once again the media, sigh. Obama's actually been surging as of the past week in the daily tracking polls, and,... [MORE]

Patrick 

Aug 11, 2008 18:27

I certainly hope that the Clintons are not that selfish and/or delusional. If anything, a Clinton candidacy would be even... [MORE]

David 

Aug 11, 2008 18:19

We can only hope for a miracle; otherwise the Democratic Party, as well as the country, will be in great... [MORE]

theamericanway 

Aug 11, 2008 17:53

"Mr. Obama, notwithstanding his reputation as a silver-tongued orator, is not that good a debater." He proved throughout the primary... [MORE]

IJKMNO 

Aug 11, 2008 17:50

Nice reporting! Finally someone tells it like it is! [MORE]

AddictedinNV 

Aug 11, 2008 17:24

Senator Clinton does take the "sore loser" title to a new level. How often have the polls been right this... [MORE]

Janice 

Aug 11, 2008 17:11

I think that the DNC may do the right thing. He is doing terrible in the polls. The Republicans haven't... [MORE]

Hillarysmygirl08 

Aug 11, 2008 17:10

No doubt at all that if the DNC leadership — Dean, Pelosi, and Brazille — are interested to adhere to... [MORE]

Normita 

Aug 11, 2008 16:53

Hillary should have won in the first place. She won the popular vote, the biggest states, and is the best... [MORE]

Stan 

Aug 11, 2008 16:28

Not happening. The Democrats would never give Hillary the nomination because they know Obama supporters would not vote for her... [MORE]

Carol 

Aug 11, 2008 15:55

I'm appalled that DNC leaders and Obama campaign are fighting a democratic process at the convention. Neither Hillary Clinton, nor... [MORE]

Appalled 

Aug 11, 2008 15:51

Didn't Edwards win a grand total of 17 delegates? Obama is an awesome candidate. Hillary did not win the popular... [MORE]

Lee 

Aug 11, 2008 15:37

The Democrats have a dilemma. Obama is having a difficult time convincing people to give him a chance and Clinton... [MORE]

Kevin 

Aug 11, 2008 15:33

Hillary won the popular vote. I can't believe they are not nominating her. What Dem did not scream injustice when... [MORE]

Mawm 

Aug 11, 2008 15:26

Hillary Rodham Clinton is the only person running in either party that has the knowledge, experience and work ethic to... [MORE]

endodoc79 

Aug 11, 2008 15:23

If it was even possible for Hillary to do this, how many pro-Obama people would vote for her? She'd be... [MORE]

mike 

Aug 11, 2008 15:20

Steve, could you please fill me in on how Senator Clinton is less electable than Senator Obama? I seem to... [MORE]

Drew 

Aug 11, 2008 15:14

This article is right on and super-delegates should take heed of the way that Obama is and how he is... [MORE]

Helen Mccormick 

Aug 11, 2008 15:10

Democrats would be suicidal to yank the nomination away from the first black nominee and give it to Hillary. They... [MORE]

Bob 

Aug 11, 2008 15:05

Yes, Hillary does have a chance. Hillary is experienced and can deal with issues and work across party lines to... [MORE]

Georgiapuma 

Aug 11, 2008 15:04

Hillary Clinton is the only viable candidate. Hillary can get us out of the mess we're in and lead our... [MORE]

H. Novas 

Aug 11, 2008 15:04

Yeah, super-delegates really want to trade in Obama's 5-point lead for Hillary's complete unelectability. [MORE]

Steve 

Aug 11, 2008 14:50

Nominating Hillary would violate exactly nothing. The very system you're so concerned about explicitly provides that the super-delegates" vote for... [MORE]

jeroboam 

Aug 11, 2008 14:28

Obama has not won the nomincation because he did not earn enough pledged delegates to win before the convention. [MORE]

Mary Lou 

Aug 11, 2008 14:25

This article is dead on, Obama should be way ahead right now, but he's not. The Democrats are about to... [MORE]

MannyR 

Aug 11, 2008 14:16

Blacks know that Bill and Hillary Clinton have done a lot for the black community and that is why they... [MORE]

Puma-SF 

Aug 11, 2008 14:04

The primary process ended — Hillary lost. As a woman, former Hillary supporter, I surely hope that women can get... [MORE]

e maher 

Aug 11, 2008 13:55

"Could Senator Clinton win the Democratic presidential nomination at the last minute by taking advantage of buyer's remorse among Democratic... [MORE]

CKA in Red State USA 

Aug 11, 2008 13:53

Well, I thought I'd reply again to add to the logic vs. the illogical. The Democratic party has not been... [MORE]

petunia politik 

Aug 11, 2008 13:46

If Dems want to win in November, Hillary will be the nominee. [MORE]

skmckinny 

Aug 11, 2008 13:44

Oh, don't we all wish it were so. Looking at the latest polls the super whatever-they-are should certainly be having... [MORE]

lynn 

Aug 11, 2008 13:44

She lost. She should accept it and seek closure, or whatever you want to call it. [MORE]

berliner2 

Aug 11, 2008 13:43

Having been watching the polls, one knows that Clinton is up against the McCain camp, and that she would be... [MORE]

FlaBoy1283 

Aug 11, 2008 13:43

Hillary is the Democrat's only hope of winning. Axelrod thought Obama's whirlwind European tour would put him over the top... [MORE]

Annie Sweetie Oakley 

Aug 11, 2008 13:37

She is the only hope for the Democrats to win in November. Barack Obama is an extremely weak candidate as... [MORE]

Suzanne G 

Aug 11, 2008 13:33

Do you really think Dukakis and Kerry are the best examples to follow? In the summer of 1992, Bill Clinton... [MORE]

Willa 

Aug 11, 2008 13:29

Hillary Clinton has never been and will never be a stronger candidate that Barack Obama. And for the record, Barack... [MORE]

Patrece 

Aug 11, 2008 13:27

This is a recipe for Civil War in the Democratic Party and total disaster in November. If Hillary engineers a... [MORE]

Jack Rogers 

Aug 11, 2008 13:22

It is called democracy. This is how the democratic process works. Obama does not have the required number of delegates... [MORE]

Puma-SF 

Aug 11, 2008 13:22

Every one of the arguments being used to explain why McCain will lose — to either Obama or Clinton —... [MORE]

John Spencer Yantiss 

Aug 11, 2008 13:20

I hope the Sun is correct in its editorial and that Hillary still has a shot at capturing the nomination.... [MORE]

John Zeger 

Aug 11, 2008 13:14

I am full Democrat and I am fully against Obama because he has no real experience and his works in... [MORE]

NoClintonNoParty 

Aug 11, 2008 13:13

I say, back to the smoke-filled room. The Constitution does not provide for the election of the president by the... [MORE]

John L. Wolfe 

Aug 11, 2008 13:08

Will this scenario play out? Maybe not. However, the movement that has been taking place to rectify the wrongdoings of... [MORE]

petunia politik 

Aug 11, 2008 13:06

Where do you get the idea that Hillary would be walking away with this? There is no evidence for that... [MORE]

azobama 

Aug 11, 2008 13:01

Some people cannot get over a forgone issue. Democrats have only one choice in this election: elect Barack Obama or... [MORE]

Pinto 

Aug 11, 2008 12:57

Democratic super-delegates remain as committed to Barack Obama as ever. The Clintons know there's no way they'd win an election... [MORE]

Matt 

Aug 11, 2008 12:52

As a Democrat we need to have the candidate that will win in November and that is not Senator Obama.... [MORE]

TL 

Aug 11, 2008 12:37

Enough already! Hillary lost, end of story. I'm sick to death of all this chatter that she should steal the... [MORE]

Maryellen 

Aug 11, 2008 12:30

So let's see here. We would "nominate" Hillary in violation of a system of primaries designed to end smoked-filled room... [MORE]

saneone 

Aug 11, 2008 12:22

Electabilty! The only job of the super delegates in Denver is to select the electable Democrat, and it is Hillary.... [MORE]

Ricki Lieberman 

Aug 11, 2008 12:00

This is my dream scenario! [MORE]

Patricia White 

Aug 11, 2008 11:03

We can only hope she can come through. The two we have running now are both not what I would... [MORE]

MaryAnne5011@hotmail.com 

Aug 11, 2008 09:50

There is no way Hillary gets the nod. If she did, the black voters will not show in November and... [MORE]

Ed 

Aug 11, 2008 09:30

Obama has that "new boyfriend" syndrome. Lots of excitement and he looked near perfect in those early days. You know,... [MORE]

s. valenti 

Aug 11, 2008 08:48

The superdelegates should do the right thing: nominate and vote for Hillary at the convention. It is not too late!!... [MORE]

Carmine 

Aug 11, 2008 08:33

What? America's first affirmative action Presidential candidate might not be nominated after all? Oh... you're wondering about the "affirmative action"... [MORE]

John Franks 

Aug 11, 2008 08:13

I think it is an excellent idea for Hillary to try to capture the nomination from Senator Obama by discrediting... [MORE]

John Rumpelein 

Aug 11, 2008 06:31