Delegate update: Another for Clinton

Posted: Saturday, April 19, 2008 3:56 PM by Domenico Montanaro

From NBC's Domenico Montanaro
Clinton picked up the backing of Rep. Tim Ryan (OH-17), giving her another superdelegate.

The superdelegate count now is:
Clinton 262
Obama 236

Obama leads by 140 in the overall count: 1,653-1,513
He also leads by 166 in the pledged delegate count: 1,417-1,251

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Congrats Hillary . I think this is great. He has same values and ideas.Keep moveibg Hillary we got your back. Thank you first read,

ep-ny (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:06 PM)

YEA!!! I hope things are going in the right direction now.

I am very fearful of Obama and what his agenda is.
We DO NOT know anything about this man.

no, no, no to Obama (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:07 PM)

YEA!!! I hope things are going in the right direction now.

I am very fearful of Obama and what his agenda is.
We DO NOT know anything about this man.

no, no, no to Obama (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:07 PM)

Superdelegates realize and understand that Hillary's "baggage" includes valuable experience and wisdom. These are traits Obama can only hope to develop in the future.

Earl Ray, Los Angeles, CA (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:10 PM)

To Tim Ryan.......Pathetic excuse of being a politician... Although Clinton did win Ohio my only question is when Obama wins
1. pop vote
2. Pledge Delegates
3. Most states won

Then whats your voute going to be? What did Hillry promise you Tim Ryan?

James Tn (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:11 PM)

in The Associated Press
Barack Obama was greeted by the largest crowd of his campaign Friday night in Philadelphia.
Some 35,000 people jammed into Independence Park to see the Democratic presidential
candidate, four days before this state's crucial April 22 primary. ...Obama told
the crowd the United States is at a crucial moment in its history, much like what
the founding fathers faced in Philadelphia.

Jerry S. Oakland, CA (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:11 PM)

Wow you guys better put on your bullet proof vests!
The Bots are going to really be pissed that you posted something good about Hillary.
You best take cover! They are vicious and may riot just for the hell of it.

H P Boston (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:12 PM)

she'll need more than that

Mediahack Bangor Me (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:13 PM)

I wonder why you earleir said Obama leads by 141... Did you subtract one from his overall count?

Jerry S. Oakland, CA (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:14 PM)

I thought these delegate weren't going to be swayed by Dean? It looks like these delegates are coming to life now.

Louis, Missouri (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:18 PM)

I just saw ask Hillary Clinton "What do you not like about the 90's?" Here's my answer.....

The 90's were not that great. I am 42 and I lived through them. There was the breakdown of the morals of the American people, Democrats had to stand beside a President who committed adultery several times and once in the White House. His leadership was prosperous at times, but the respectability of a leader was lacking. He is not a President I will tell my sons to aspire to be like. I WILL NOT!! I will not raise my son to degrade others, lie, cheat, steal, commit adultery--My children will learn how to respect a woman. They have been taught to respect everyone. The most important lesson I have taught my sons is to treat everyone the way you would want to be treated. Do not judge a person by their appearance but judge by character! While I shared the Democratic Values on most domestic and foreign policies; the 90's were so disappointing from the values standpoint. I am a white, Catholic from Northeast Ohio and I value my religion but I am not Pro-Life. This is a personal choice based on the history of abortion. We as a country need to agree to disagree on this issue. We can put restrictions and plans on how to handle post-birth quality of life decisions for both the mother, father and child. If we are to demand that after a certain period of time a woman can not abort a fetus -WE need to determine what an exact number of weeks which if delivered at that moment would most fetus SURVIVE outside of the womb DEFINITELY and we put a specific number of weeks in writing. These are places we can find common ground. Sorry to go on........
Point of story Sillary and Bill need the power of the POTUS they don't care about US

Obama 2008 - We need someone who can listen to us and bring the American People together

Sue, Elyria, OH (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:19 PM)

Obama pick up a superdelegate also from Nebraska

MM (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:22 PM)

Mr Montanaro I dont understand I placed 6 comment into 6 different subjects yesterday they where not that harsh in context I notice that a lot of times you dont post my comments unless I use a different name. I was wondering are you guys playing censor over the comments that you dont like? I never use foul language I just questin things that I see. Like the fact that at the ABC ambush, Hillary had her answers to Obama's Questions written down. The fact that she was so proud of her performane is funny. She is a true Republican. She thinks her campaign is more important than the DNC. I also think that you Mr Montanaro are overly biased for Hillary and should ask yourself why? Oh yeah you probably wont post this one either.

Brian M. De (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:23 PM)

OH Bots..the supers saw the debate too!
They are aware of how weak Barry is and they all get to vote SECRET ballots! Guess what????

THEY KNOW BARRY CAN NOT WIN THE GE!!!

HP Boston (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:25 PM)

Watch video

http://www.hillaryproject.com/index.php?/en/story-details/will_the_media_ever_report_on_the_upcoming_clinton_vs_paul_trial/#

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=4228113&page=1

THINK

Terry, IN (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:25 PM)

The Clinton campaign has been acting like a bunch of school-yard brats; criticizing Barack and then criticizing his responses. Hillary can't really believe a line of questioning she had personally fought so hard against is appropriate.

The 3am ad resulted in President Clinton exerpts which he states, 'if one candidate is calling for hope and the other is using fear, I say go with hope.'

The abc two hour mini drama the other night led to video of Stephanopolous slamming the media for its incessent coverage of Bill Clintons personal life and insisting that the country deserves better.

At no time since Iowa have the Clintons run a respectable campaign.

Hard fought? I believe there is no cheating in fighting, but the clintons have been no more than cheap shot artists in this brawl, and that is not cool!

Tough? If a seven laugh answer to a question regarding $800k in family income, a $5 mil personal loan to her campaign, and the appearance of contradiction of her stance on trade is tough, then man she is tough!

And if she really believes, right or wrong, that democrats should engage the republicans with rovian style politics is our only choice, then everyone should just give up now.

We need to return a sense of decency to Washington, and the CLintons despite all they have done are not decent people. They are real people, but their values have been tarnished by the same game they insist on playing.

Tired of Being Tired (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:25 PM)

What is wrong with these people? They need to get behind Obama because it will take a miricle for HRC to win this thing especially if PA is as close now as they are claiming. Who knows, who can trust her anyway?

Ken, Boston, MA (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:30 PM)

The Democratic Party finally starting to make a decision and show some leadership -- finally?!

Though I support BO - I am delighted to see the SDs take a stand with their candidate despite who that may be because in the end -- the Democratic party much shape their arguments against McCain or we will be in a Bush third term -

George Taylor, Memphis (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:34 PM)

Obama is only 26 behind in supers! He will ge the nomination. It's only amatter of time.

Lia (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:36 PM)

Looks like Clinton has been picking up quit a few superdelegates? HMMM I wonder why we don't see this on CNN, NYTIMES, or any of the other sites. If this was obama it would be front and center. "Obama gains on Clinton in delegate count" MAKES ME SICK!!!! We call this democratic.

GO Hillary 08

Mike, Miami Beach, FL (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:38 PM)

What does it matter, he'll win Pennsylvania and gain more superdelegates.

Joe, Maine (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:40 PM)

Read & heed

http://www.jzeifman.com/

TLA (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:41 PM)

Please add 1 new super for Obama today: Dem. State Chairman, Steve Achelpohl, of Omaha.
YEAH!

S.G., Georgia (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:46 PM)

I think it is obvious MSNBC took the day off. Can't say as I blame you, Hillary will win PA but not by the 10+ Chris Matthews is predicting (he is still trying to get on Hillary's good side). Tell David Gregory to stop showing his Republican bias! Guess 7+ years of covering Bush wore off on him!

Susan, Cary NC (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:53 PM)

Got Achelpohl? http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/gGCgWL

Sweston (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:56 PM)

Can't you Democrats make up your minds?

Rep Man (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:57 PM)

The smart people are starting to show up Keep them coming,Clinton's the Best for USA.

P wilson (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:02 PM)

Some body throw a bucket of water on that wicked witch of the east......

BJ, CA (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:08 PM)

I guess Tim Ryan didn't see the March 12 article about the Canadian probe (Ian Brodie) into the NAFTA scandal which occurred during the Ohio Primary? Clearly in the article was the statement of the innocence of the Obama Campaign. There was a deliberate juxtaposition of Goolsbee's meeting with a Canadian official, in Chicago on Feb. 9 with a phone call on Feb. 28 by the Clinton Campaign to a Canadian official in Canada.

Why else would he pledge support for a campaign who went behind the backs of the people of Ohio to reassure the Canadians that her words on NAFTA were just rhetoric.

DemoPublicanLessons, AZ (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:08 PM)

Go Hillary Go!!!

Thomas Uhrick, Fort Wayne, Indiana (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:13 PM)

I surprised more of them aren't choosing Hillary. I wouldn't have the guts to choose Obama, after the nasty public character assasination they put Govenor Bill Richardson through. And that's how they treat their friends! Of course the purpose was to intimidate any other supers who might dare to make public their support for Obama.

Eileen Hamilton, Portland, ME (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:14 PM)

They are coming out one by one in the areas she carried representing their constituency. But I think this is a DNC plot. I think they've agreed it's only fair that the Superdelegates in areas that she overwhelmingly won support her as a show of good faith to both her and their constituents. But I really think they've come to the realization that they (the DNC) can't overturn the overall American people's decision. In the end, Barack will be the nominee.

Thom, OH (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:24 PM)

Last two polls have Obama up by 2-3% in Indiana (May 6). Hillary will squeek out a 3-4% win in PA - Then get beat in IN & NC on May 6. A wave of super delegates will follow. Hillary drops out by May 12th.

Prognosticator (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:31 PM)

Prognosticator (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:32 PM)

Hey. YOu MSNBC folks could at least mention the Hillary slam on MOVEON.ORG.... Do you only write about things if the campaign pushes them, meaning you reward those who over dramatize things? I mean, someone counting on MSNBC for politics news would never know about the MoveOn thing. Is that your goal?

Just post this:

Democratic White House hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) had harsh criticism for the "activist base" of the Democratic Party during a private fundraiser for her campaign, The Huffington Post reports.

Geoff in Brooklyn (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:32 PM)

Everytime a new superdelegate comes out, it brings us all closer to high noon. We all hope that after Tuesday, in Pennsylvania, that the floodgates will open with more commitments for Obama. In the dairy business, we like to say that "the cream always comes to the surface". And, character is not just important, it is EVERYTHING!

Marc MI (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:46 PM)

Yeah! Hillary
The Easton Family of Portland, OR.

Patrick Easton, Portland, OR. (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:48 PM)

IS THE MEDIA FAIR AND UNBIASED? If so, they will report the following story (below) vigorously, as they did before Ohio when the shoe was on the other foot.... Let's see:

At Toronto's Empire Club of Canada this week, two former US ambassadors to Canada -- one Democrat and one Republican -- debated how concerned Canadians should be that the Democratic candidates are serious about re-negotiating NAFTA.

It was the Democrat, James Blanchard, who told Canadians not to worry, according to Canadian press accounts.

Blanchard, former Governor of Michigan, is a Michigan state co-chair of Sen. Hillary Clinton's campaign, one of her major "HillRaiser" fundraisers, and served as US Ambassador to Canada during the administration of former President Bill Clinton.

Hillary Clinton has pledged to voters that she will force Canada to re-negotiate the deal or the US will opt out of it.

"I've said that I will renegotiate NAFTA, so obviously we'd have to say to Canada and Mexico that that's exactly what we're going to do," Clinton said during a recent debate. "We will opt out of NAFTA unless we renegotiate it.”

But Blanchard seemed to pooh-pooh that bold statement, telling attendees that Democrats are more concerned about China and Mexico than they are Canada.

''Their concern is job loss or unfairness in dealing with countries that have low wage and labor standards and low environmental standards,'' Blanchard said, according to the Canadian Press. ''I have not seen anything that would constitute a threat to trade with Canada."

The story said that Blanchard this week "played down her antipathy toward the free-trade deal, saying she has visited Canada many times and understands the country well."

Geoff in Brooklyn (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:51 PM)

this is the first time i have even taken the time to watch listen and learned so much about presidential elections but i will say that as a women hillary gives a new meaning to having a fit.i feel she should step down and do her part to help the democrats win against mccain and not keep doing what she's doing to win and it's obvious she won't,it's very heart-breaking to see her lower herself like this.

Tracey Hudson,columbus,ohio (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:59 PM)

ASTONISHING...No mention of Hillary trashing Move On and the Democratic activists in a secret meeting...not long after she had praised them publically??
How is this NOT much bigger news than fake stories about Obama??
She will lose thousands of Democratic activists for this...the voter base of the party.
WHY is this not big news?
Because the media decides for us.And you have decided that flag pins matter more than a huge and public hypocrisy by Clinton, that is going to cost her, big-time.
We are the people that turn out the vote.

Barbara (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 6:04 PM)

obama has been delegates almost every day---sometimes it is reported but most time it is not. Why are your reporting non-sense? I think I can answer that question. You people in the medai is pulling every thing out of the trash ( yes trash)--to help her out. Are your bitter because the American has stop taking your lead and stopped following blindly . Wake up this is a new era--The people are now making up their own mind. Let the people decide--- The media need to sit this one out.
GO OBAMA

MARYJ--FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311 (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 6:05 PM)

GO HILLARY !!!
MSNBC - STOP BEING THE HEAD CHEERLEADER FOR THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN. Funny - when Senator Clinton gains yet another super - you must mention it - but - make sure you plaster it all over the news if it is a good report for Obama. Stop the biased reports for obama - we need to know the facts - do your job like FOX & ABC - real news and real facts - not your opinion.
What will you say when Clinton wins?????? Now that everyone knows Hillary is the best candidate - maybe obama should step aside - for the good of the party - he will never win with his radical friends and questionable background.

Molly (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 6:05 PM)

MARYJ--FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311 (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 6:07 PM)

Wait until after PA. She will rack up a lot more!

Dennis Smith, Tampa, Florida (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 6:08 PM)

pile them on girlfriend . Keep them rollin. We are proud to have someone we can relay on and will withstand the test of good and bad times. Someone that doesnt need vacation in middle of contraversary and that can think on there feet. Someone that has the facts at there disposal at all times.Someone that can tell everyone not only the solutions for issues but how she intends to get them. Supers will see your strength and ability soon.They will see the right choice is here at Hillary doorstep. She not only wants change she knows how to bring it about. There will be so much to contend with from day one old and new it will need Hillary with the knowhow to wade through it all.Hillary can prioritise and command results from the beginning.She has the knowledge of everyday working of the office of Pres.This isnt the time for trials or tests,It is the time for results.It is with its flaws still the best country and our country.I couldnt vote for Obama cause it is to much of a risk to take with our country.To much unanswered questions on him and not enough strength.It is great to have a star in our party. He has done a lot of good but when its time to pull that lever I have to pull it for Hillary. I thank God and all those that have given us the right and responsability to do it .Clear headedness and the facts say heal our nation,fix what needs fixing and globally bring back our glory, The answer to this and who will bring our jobs back and health care for us all,ready to beCommander in Chief, so many have told us it is her.I believe Hillary is the answer. Congrats Hillary!!

Hillary 08 (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 6:18 PM)

I have this theory that there are a lot of super delegates who have already made up their minds but are being kept in reserve. When a super delegate for one or the other candidate makes an announcement it isn't long before one of those held in reserve is brought out by the other side as a counter. That is the reason for the drip drip drip. Most of them want to wait as long as possible to announce so they can wield more power and get more publicity by being one of the deciders. I know it is hard to believe that anyone could be that calculating and be willing to hurt America but I fear it is true.

nuanced (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 6:18 PM)

How is it that Obama beat the establishment candidate by so many votes? Maybe it is time you guys also take your head out of yesterday and look to the future of politics. Now is the time!!! The race is over. I know your Corp bosses do not wantto cut off the flow of ad money and ratings, but you should put the Country first, right?

John Citizen (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 6:24 PM)

what about obama's Democratic State Chairman Steve Achelpohl of Omaha? a new endorsement...

sem, va (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 6:38 PM)

Hillary's gotten a lot of SUPERDELEGATES in the last two weeks...... these guys braved the scrutiny from the pro-Obama media and backed Hillary.... their endorsements, therefore, carry serious weight

Cowboy Jack (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 6:39 PM)

what a waste of vote

Niky (Sent Saturday, April 19, 2008 7:04 PM)

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