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Girls from USF — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:13:22 GMT

Closing the gap!

We're all for you Hillary!!

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White woman for change — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:15:19 GMT

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:15:54 GMT

Wondering when it will become clear to Clinton supporters the question is decided and time to ramp up for the general election.

And maybe also time for more pointless speculation about running mates. I think Richardson and Warner will be on the short list. My darkhorse pick (and also my preference) is Zinni. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to see Obama go with Rendell, however.

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Pat Huntington NY — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:15:56 GMT

I have the solution to the delegate problem...add more superdelegates.

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donna — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:15:59 GMT

Thanks for the up-date. Senator Obama spent his money with great strategical savvy, like a general. He fought hard in Pa., using all his ammunition, while baiting her into depleting hers. Barack says, 'it's not the battle, it's the war stupid'.

Obama '08

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Lisa, New Britain, CT YES WE CAN! — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:17:13 GMT

Thanks for the update, you guys must have some pretty intense spreadsheets :)

Not much difference if you factor in the total numbers, but then again, that was expected.

Obama our best future.

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sean, atl, ga — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:18:28 GMT

will you be letting the American people know the ACTUAL point spread in the PA primary???? it's not 10 points, guys....stop with the bias-driven-rounding-up....you guys are better than that...

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Keith in PA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:19:13 GMT

Where's media coverage of the trial starting this Friday? My understanding is that Clinton had the largest fundraising event ever produced for a Senator and it also became a federal crime when Hillary Clinton's campaign hid the source and amount of Peter Paul's $1.2 million plus expenditures for Hillary Clinton's campaign.

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Dance, Puppets, Dance — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:25:19 GMT

I can’t wait till we get up to the convention and all of the remaining supers vote for Hillary and she wins by a couple votes. It’ll be hilarious, especially when McCain gets a free ride to the White House. I mean, McCain would beat Obama too, it just wouldn’t be free.

Keep hitting each other though, it makes my day.

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RH Oregon — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:28:07 GMT

The numbers mean nothing. Hillary has every right to run her campaign clear until the end. It is her right as a citizen of the USA. Every call for her to quit is absolute rubbish, and against what we should be standing for.
Just like the bumper sticker on my Front bumper reads. "Run Hillary Run".

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Ron Jeffers, Arizona Independent — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:28:14 GMT

Hillary needed to net significantly more than she did to remain viable. She needed to spend most of the funds she had left, just to win a state she was heavily favored to win. Her campaign is now in its death throes and there is nothing now that can prevent it.

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H P Boston — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:28:58 GMT

the superdelegate count Clinton 262, Obama 238,

The only count that matters at the brokered convention!

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Suzie Perez — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:29:59 GMT

I want to know about the primary voting. Fact: McCain has the Rep. nominee. What is to stop all Rep. from voting in the primary and voting for Clinton to insure that she is the one to run against McCain rather than Obama? My opinion if this is possible?? This also could explain the wide margin in Pennsylvania. We were just curious. Please enlighten us if this is possible.

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Mark, Seattle — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:30:14 GMT

My letter to the DNC this morning....

I was perfectly happy watching this primary process play out and getting the best nominee we can have to face the GOP attack machine in the fall but this has gotten completely out of control. The Clinton campaign announced today through ABC news that she is ahead in the popular vote. The only way to do this is to count Florida and Michigan. This is completely and utterly dishonest and unfair. You set the rules for Michigan and Florida and it is solely your responsibility to enforce them and not let people spin these results in there favor.I am not writing this letter as an Obama supporter,I would be just as angry if the tables were turned. How long are you willing to sit back in the shadows and watch this circus while your core base of support (like myself and most other Dems I know) become sickened by the growing reality we are going to lose this general election because the so-called leaders of the party we love and cherish do not have the back bone to step in and set things right? I think I will keep my $300 donation to the DNC for now. I have a sinking feeling that I am really going to need it when McCain takes another four years from us.

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Andress — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:30:21 GMT

So how many delegates will Obama net from North Carolina. And popular vote.. Tell Hill, I say to enjoy the sunshine will she can... one day in a hundred.

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Linda. Boston, MA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:31:08 GMT

So Hillary's super-duper-awesome-mega-victory was much ado about nothing. Obama will net more delegates and cancel out her popular vote numbers from Indiana and NC alone. Then we'll be exactly where we were before PA except with only a handful of delegates left.

The Clinton's think they own the Democratic party and are entitled to another Presidential term. The majority of voters disagree with their assumption.

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Americans for a president that doesn't suck — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:33:12 GMT

Since the crack staff at First Read is apparently never going to give you the GOP numbers from last night, I thought I would:

McCain: 72% 575,543
Paul: 15.9% 125,705
Huckabee: 11.4% 89,957

Why this should be important to you Democrats? McCain only got half as many votes as Obama did. The media doesn't report McCain's votes anymore since he already has the nomination, but you should be keeping your eye on his numbers in each state's primary. They are trying to create suspense and keep you engaged in this campaign, but the truth is, McCain doesn't have a chance. The Republicans just aren't showing up and they likely won't show up for the general.

P.S. Thank you to the 125,705 Pennsylvanians who showed some courage.

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Sick of corruption, sick of the Clintons — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:33:19 GMT

You know, if Obama had not been on the ballot in any state so far, Hillary would be way ahead in the popular vote! It would be a shutout! Such is the logic of Hillary supporters. Michigan should count even though Obama was not on the ballot. Of course, had he been on the ballot, not one single solitary soul in that state would have voted for him.

Obama in 2008. Integrity matters and the Clintons have none. Paid those campaign debts yet Hillary? Pay up deadbeat!

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Geoff in Brooklyn — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:33:39 GMT

What do you mean by "Clinton will likely net more than that"? Do you mean more than 9 delegates? Or more than 16, and if so why?

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THE CLINTON MACHINE — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:34:05 GMT

IT SURE WAS NICE OF THE MEDIA, ABC, MSNBC, FOX NEWS, CNN ALL YOU COWARDS; TO STUMP FOR HILLARY. YOUR DOING A MUCH BETTER JOB THAT BILL CLINTON!!

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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Lance - SF — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:39:36 GMT

Can someone at MSNBC please explain why the MSM is rounding the PA results to "55/45%" indicating a 10% difference? The PA Department of State's unofficial numbers as of today, 04/23/08 are 54.3/45.7%, indicating an 8.6% difference. Even with generally accepted rounding rules, it seems the reporting should be: 54/46% with a 9% difference. Splitting hairs? Yes. Relevant though? Yes! First of all: it is simply more aligned with the truth and secondly, there is a psychology factor to a "double-digit" versus "single-digit" win. In my humble opinion, the truth should matter... the facts should matter.

http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=12&ElectionID=27

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Cathi — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:41:43 GMT

So she put herself 10 Million dollars in the hole just to pick up 9 delegates? I suppose by the time IN and NC are done, her campaign will be about 30 Million in the red. Way to go!

And by the way, according to the stats on the State of PA's website, she only one by 8.5%.... NOT 10%.

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latino-boy chicago — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:42:03 GMT

ONE OF THE CRAZIEST ADN RIDICULOUS VOTING SYSTEM IS THIS SYSTEM; ONLY IN THE USA YOU SEE IT, WHY THEY DONT GOES JUST BY THE POPULAR VOTE?

ANYWAY, I am so glad that Hillary won, and it may help to some Obama’s supporters to shut up and let her fighting for what she thinks is the right thing to do.

By the way, Obama looks so down lately, even he look angry but, but, I have to admit it, it keep his arrogance up. I noticed last night, too arrogant and too selfish.. but hey, if it work for him… I am just happy for my HRC

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csh, IL — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:42:17 GMT

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Ken — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:42:20 GMT

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show some guts — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:43:17 GMT

Hillary can't run fast enough to catch up with Senator Obama, so why are we wasting precious time letting her hang in there and jeopardise our chances in November?? Obvoiusly she does not care about the party or the country; she and all her promised-a-post-buddies will do and say anything just to win the nomination. What I don't understand is why the Democratic Party leaders are not showing some guts; who are they going to blame if this damages the party beyond repair? Why isn't someone stepping up and putting an end to this dishonest and appalling travesty?

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latino-boy chicago — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:45:15 GMT

It is amaze, Obama spent over 10millions in campaign, spending three time more than Hillary and he lost by doble digits...

Is obama taht good really? yeahhh, but only among african AMerican voting 98% for him. It show that his campaign is based mostly on AA community.

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Hillary — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:46:41 GMT

It was never about the delegates. It's about the popular vote until Barack wins that. Then it's about the uncommitted superdeligates who face obliteration if they dare cross me.

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jj — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:47:02 GMT

Again, why is this a horse race? The establishment candidate with name recognition can't catch the new kid on the block. What does that say about her electability? (isn't the margin in PA actually less than 9 points???)
White woman for change (Sent Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:15 AM

We need a better Operation Wimpy Whiner excuse than that.

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Obama '08 — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:49:36 GMT

will you be letting the American people know the ACTUAL point spread in the PA primary???? it's not 10 points, guys....stop with the bias-driven-rounding-up....you guys are better than that...
sean, atl, ga (Sent Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:18 AM)

Excellent Operation Wimpy Whiner excuse! Who said fractions don't count.

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Jim M. Hollywood Florida — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:52:06 GMT

Its not who has the most delegates when it is over, but who gets over the 2025 (or whatever) needed to win. Neither will have that number, that is why the superdelegates are there.Obamas supporters want the superdelegates to "reflect the will of the people" except of course where the people voted for Hilliary but the superdelegates voted for him (Kerry and Kennedy in Mass.)

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Obama '08 — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:52:16 GMT

Hey Mr. Todd,

It is great. I totally agree that a WIN is a WIN. But it is not a double digit. It is about 9% or less not exactly double digit. TIME has its accurate number from offical sites.

There need to be a correction in your total vote update .

Glad to hear you this news !

Thanks Chuck !
Ken (Sent Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM)

THANK YOU! Operation Wimpy Whiners you're the best. Everyone knows 9.6% isn't double digits.

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Chris Higham, Manasquan, NJ — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:52:59 GMT

Americans want change, but it appears that more moderate or conservative people are only comfortable with change incrementally. Obama's candidacy, in itself, represents change. Add to that his message of redefining how Washington and government operates, and it may be too much of a change for some voters.
For Obama to succeed with these voters, he needs to really think, react, and respondto their worries and concerns, as they would, so that a "change" in their voting preference won't seem like such a big transition.
Younger voters, I believe, are adapt more easily and are more flexible in their thinking.

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DOC G — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:53:10 GMT

PLEASE REVIEW AND ACCURATELY REPORT FINAL NUMBERS FOR THE PA PRIMARY. IS IT AN 8, 9, OR 10 POINT DIFFERENCE? THERE ARE DISCREPANCIES WHICH HAS OR WILL MANIPULATE VOTING, FUNDRAISING, ETC.

LET'S TRY OUR BEST TO BE FAIR...

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The "No Duh" of the Day — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:54:20 GMT

Women are never going to abandon Hillary. If they're still with her after she has lied repeatedly and used karl Rove campaign tactics, they'll follow her to the gates of hell. Barack needs to burnish his "tough guy" image and cut into Clinton's white male vote. If he can do that, this charade will end. Axelrod: do you GET THAT?

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Chris Higham, Manasquan, NJ — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:54:41 GMT

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L. Nguyen. Allen, TX — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:36:03 GMT

Americans, please be realistic and use your common sense. I heard a lot of promises, a lot of wishfull thinkings from either of them, Obama and Clinton (well neither of them haven't said these...yet: I will give you a house to live, I will give you a car to drive...)
Do you think they will keep their words? or even if they intent to keep, do you think they have power to make their promises become true? be real people.
I don't believe a bit on them.
Vote for McCain, at least this guy has dignity and enough courage to tell you the true that American are facing.

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Mike Oviatt, Kaysville, Utah — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:36:34 GMT

Hillary needs to pack her bags and go home. People are viting for becuase they have good memeories about her husband. Wake up she is not Bill. She could put together health care when she took on the assignment as 1st Lady. How can anyone think she can put anything together as Pres. She is devisive. She represents status quo or worse. We need a fresh face. Obama is a fresh face.

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Ellie B — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:36:41 GMT

Women should be truly embarrassed to be represented by a woman who is deemed 69% untrustworthy and 59% negative. AND she gave a victory speech by asking for MONEY because she's BROKE! What does that tell you LADIES? Huuummm, if Sen. Clinton CAN NOT managed her campaign finances how the HELL do you expect HER to manage the Oval Office? Are you all that desperate that you would stand by someone who is untrustworthy and non-credible? That is truly amazing. Women just don't get it obviously. Wow...and to think women have come a long way, that is SURELY NOT THE CASE.

Women are just so gullible to the point they give their hard-earned money to a woman who can't even handle her husband AND her own campaign. If this was Sen. Obama YOU BET your bottom dollar these very same women would be crying outrage and disgust!!!

What a crock of crap! Single women and older white women sit around complaining about "NOT" being represented, they've been overlooked etc.,, but yet they sit up and wave their banner for a woman that has been nothing but a disgrace for all the lies and banter she's been spewing out since the start of her campaign. What did it for me is when she lied about Bosnia with her OWN daughter standing next to HER knowing that her mom was "lying" for political gain! That tells me if Sen. Clinton can lie about something so trivial as her Bosnia trip when she did NOT have to, is a true proof of her character as a WOMAN. If she can lie that easy about Bosnia, that tells me she will easily LIE her way through anything. That's NOT a character of a Commander-In-Chief!!! That's a sign of a sleazy politician in Washington, same oh same oh. She had my respect up till that point. I NO longer trust nor support her.

How hypocritical is that? These are the same Americans crying the blues when they voted for Bush/Cheney TWICE!!!

Go figure.

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Brian, Naples, Florida — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:39:29 GMT

Time to "shut her down" and start backing the next president of the United States of America - President Obama.

Truth, integrity and strength - Obama '08

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Douglas, Evanston, IL — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:39:37 GMT

Hillary has lost; and nothing good could come of her continuing.

Her only option has been this desperate, cloying, cynical drama of character assassination and cheap innuendo. She has turned this into a soap opera - a fiasco. Seriously, what's next - what depths could she sink to next because sinking as far as she has so far has not worked?

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Celia, Spring, TX — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:46:57 GMT

Can somebody explain to me why people are voting for HRC, but yet acknowledge that she is running a negative campaign and that Obama will ultimately win? To me, it defies logic. Am I missing something here?

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John Norman Santa Barbara, CA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:47:46 GMT

All theses Hillary supporters need to remember what their own camp has been saying "A win is a win". (Of course unless it is a state that Obama wins, then there is always an excuse why he won). So when Barack wins more pledge delegates, wins more states, and wins more of the popular vote, remember "A WIN IS A WIN". So I hope that same logic is applied when the primaries are all done. And who the hell are the Clinton's to change the rules. The winner is decided by the person with the most delegates, not popular vote. It's a crazy way to do it, but that is the rules.Even Howard Wolfson said in January "this is a race for delegates". And the media just let's them do it. Hillary is saying "It's okay to break the rules if it benefits you", what a great message to send to our kids. Also, everyone is talking how Barack can't win without these blue-colar voters. You know what she can't win without the African-American vote and young vote either. Based on the Clinton's camp rationale "b/c he didn't win them now he can't win them in November" Well that means she can't win 90% of the black vote and 65% of the youth vote. Now, as a intellegent, critically thinking person I know that not to be true, but it just shows how weak her arguments are.

DON'T LET THEM STEAL HOPE!!!!!

OBAMA '08

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Sam, Dallas, TX — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:47:51 GMT

Pat BuchKKKanan is a good guy. I like him.

Pat BuchKKKanan & Hillary '08!!

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Jeanie in Oregon — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:48:52 GMT

All the counting is not done in the Philly area

and they are over 50 % for Obama so her lead will dwindle when they count those in and some counties are only 97% counted and they are 60% for Obama

I think they really are all counted but the Gov Rendel is trying to give Hil one big day to celebrate.
Just my Opinion :)

Yea

Obama 08

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Joe Hammer, Phoenix, Arizona — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:51:43 GMT

She acts like this was a hard fought victory, however, she was supposed to win. Why did'nt she win by 20 points as she was ahead by a month ago. The reason is people see her for what she is, a do anything, say anything, to get elected, politician. As far as Hillary's vast expirience goes, I can see her on day one of her presidency in the oval office calling on her experience to write thank you notes, and dealing with the china crisis, "oh what pattern should we have this time?"

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j fl — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:52:39 GMT

We need to call him Barack OBambi, because he is a total wus. What a girl!!!!!The repubs are going to laugh their butts off if he is our nominee.

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Deals, Brooklyn, NY — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:52:42 GMT

The margin is not double digits..its like 8.5 - so why is the media still showing and saying 10 - and why are the people in PA complaining about voters fraud...here we go again...Be gone Hillary...

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Rich, Pittsburgh PA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:54:42 GMT

I find it ridiculous that people here are actually saying that Hillary somehow "closing the gap" or "winning".

She is behind in every single metric and will be at the end of the nominating process. She claims she is doing it for the American people, but most of us know better...she is doing this for her own selfish ambitions.

She won this state by playing as dirty as she possibly could. At this point she is perfectly willing to let McCain take the White House as long as Obama doesn't get it. She and Bill are constantly planning, triangulating and scheming...

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Time for real change, Sarasota, FL — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:56:05 GMT

Hillary all the way! This grandmother wants a sharp, seasoned Washington veteran in charge. We need somebody who knows how business really gets done in DC. Not sure where all the animosity re the Clintons comes from. Let he who is without sin....... This country needs a woman in charge now!!!

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Brenda, Mesquite TX — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:56:23 GMT

We need to rechannel and focus our energy on talking to the good people of North Carolina and Indiana, particularly Indiana.

In North Carolina, unaffiliated voters are permitted to vote in the Democratic primary. Early voting in NC has already begun. Latest Real Clear Politics Average Poll shows Obama leading by a margin of +15.5 as of April 22.

In Indiana, unaffiliated voters are also permitted to vote in the Democratic primary. Latest Real Clear Politics Average Poll shows Clinton leading by a slim margin, +2.2, as of April 22.

After taking time to post your comment (and some of them are pretty darn good and on point), please take the extra step and take time to make phone calls. The good people of Indiana, North Carolina, West Virginia, Oregon and Kentucky need to hear from you. Forget the MSM - Be your own sound bite!

Please go to the "Make Calls" link on Senator Obama's website and inspire people to come out in support of Barack.

It is on us to start making the change we say we desire!

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Rider, Louisville, KY — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:00:26 GMT

Can someone do something about the misleading rounding? If Obama were to pick up a spread of 4535 in the remaining districts (entirely possible as it is Philadelphia and Delaware county - essentially the outlying votes come in at the same ratio), Obama picks up an extra 0.2%. It doesn't seem like much but now Obama has 45.6% and Clinton has 54.4%. By your standards then, the vote spread is 54% Clinton and 46% Obama - an 8% Clinton victory not 10%.

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mike - ventura ca — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:01:26 GMT

I think the post from "Dance puppets dance" should be circulated to the Superdelegates --Some of us who love our party and this Country more than the Clinton name have been saying she can't be McCain for a LONG time now!

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Raymond Russell — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:03:17 GMT

The real "clinging" voters in this election are the Clinton-backing women, determined to elect a female - any female - regardless of her qualities. There is a sizable chunk of HRC support that actually believes this is important.

It might be smart for Obama to spend some serious TV face-time with KS governor Kathleen Sibelius (if she's agreeable), suggesting her as a likely VP choice. Sibelius on his ticket would likely satisfy many of those for whom having a female on the ticket is a big deal, and we'd all get a fantastic veep in the deal.

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n.martens, seattle, wash. — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:05:17 GMT

about the delegates yesterday i am glad that at least Clinton won as Obama does not really fit the picture, i saw one of him with Clinton and some other dignitaries with the American Flag everybody had their hand on their chest showing their respect for the flag except Obama who was turning away from it, that questions my fidelity towards the country, is he running for his glory or for the country? and what about the comments of his wife has everybody forgotten that, that she is for the first time proud to be an American did she forget that the States paid for her education?if that is the first lady we want too represent our country i for one don't.surely he has alot of the black community support after all he represents them but the States is not all black,you got to look at the whole picture of the country.i hope that Clinton keeps on winning i think that for one she will make a great president a first in the States and a scary thought for the big boys who always that it their ways.

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M. Earle, Milford, CT — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:11:18 GMT

I totally agree with the comments to Howard Dean... I am a Democrat who is thoroughly disgusted with my party. With a Repub. Pres who has among the lowest ratings ever for a Pres. and they may not walk away with the election in Nov. They are going to lose to a 70 something man who says he will continue to follow the policies of Bush...and we're quibbling over who has what pastor and who dodged bullets...no wonder the republicans are laughing at us..Howard Dean didn't even raise an eyebrow when he heard of Rush L. plan to have repub. change party affliation to muck up the primaries...and it's been reported (though obscurely) that many many have done it...I am ashamed of our leaders...cowards, cowards...power means more to them then righteousness...Sen. Obama, I'm afraid we prob. don't deserve you. we seem to want this collision course with disaster.

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Cliff — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:12:29 GMT

Err I'm reading here that her win was less than 9 points. Umm since when is 55 percent to 45 percent less than 9 points. Some folks need to go back to school. Her win is very impressive given the money he spent. She would have the Popular vote were Florida and Mich counted. She has the Superdelagate lead. She'd only be behind by approximately 60 to 70 Delagates were the two discounted states added with 9 states to go. The truth is Hillary is the better canidate. The facts are quite hard to overlook. Hillary not only won every big state that normally votes Dem in the Pres race but won big in them. Obama racked up wins in the south which for about the past 6 elections hasn't come close to voting for a Democrat. Obama will not win a single southern state in Nov. How the heck can he win any Pres election if he can't even win the big states? Don't presume that Dems will vote for him if he wins the nomination. Hillary is far to popular in Pa, NY and Ohio. If it comes to choosing McCain or Obama in those states and Hillary is not on the ticket I will bet you every dollar I have Dems go to McCain out of spite more than anything. Obama cannot win. Period. You all need to study elections and understand how states traditionally vote to understand why he can't.

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Cliff — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:16:50 GMT

Um CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox all list Hillary's win 55% to 45% and say it is a ten point margin of victory. You mathmeticians can do all your calculating on the vote and bring it to an exact number but the win will be listed permenently as a 10 point margin of victory. So you can stop with your Obamaesque reporting and efforts to try to diminish her win. It was a huge win. A 10 point win. End of story.

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Jason Sioux Falls — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:17:26 GMT

its to bad that the people of PA were duped into voting for the witch hillary. Real good idea talking about nuking another country Hillary(Iran). Starting to look like Hillary as well as old Mccain would be a 3rd bush term. If hillary steals nomination I will not vote for either. Obamma should still win though but hillary is trying to tear him down so he can't win the general And how can the exit polls suddenly change almost an hour after the vote ended on cnn they started with obama winning the male vote by like 6-7 points vote was 58-42 women over men it changes to 59-41 women over men obamma only winning male vote by 4 points how does that happen maybe that should be investigated

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Justin Schwartz, Smyrna, GA — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:18:53 GMT

I think Obama picked up 4 more superdelegates today (OK governor and 3 NC congressmen). Let's update that total too!

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Elise, San Francisco — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:20:43 GMT

Here’s a middle class older white woman’s spin for what it is worth. DO YOU HAVE CHILDREN? Well you better get them passports fast. We have McCain singing “Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran” to Beachboys rendition of Barbara Ann. We have Clinton saying NUKE IRAN. America is in two wars right now where the troops are spread thin and some are there for their third or fourth time. Just recently the Armed Forces is now taking felons since they can not get enough of our children, husbands and wives to sign up.

WAKE UP AMERICA – we will be in a third war – probably starting WWIII if we back these candidates. Don’t come back crying when it happens. And don’t come back crying when they re-institute the draft and take away our kids.

Obama is not perfect; he does not walk on water. However, he is the only one that seems to be interested in talking with all world leaders (leaders not terrorists).

These are American lives we are talking about – sons, daughters, husbands, wives, and friends. Give PEACE A CHANCE! Vote Obama.

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Leo — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:28:13 GMT

Clinton keeps asking, "Why can't he win big states?" The answer is simple and crystal clear. Why isn't any one talking about the elephant in the room? It's a race issue. Blue-collar, uneducated voters are stuck in the past where stereotypes and racism loom. This group is unwilling to vote for the best candidate who also happens to be African American. Let us talk about racism.

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fran — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:34:26 GMT

All of you people on this blog are stupid, what do you mean Obama can't close the gap the man is leading in popular and pledge delegates. This man has already close this gap the superdelegates need to step up and end this mess now Hillary has no way of winning this election no matter how many states that are left. All of the CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS NEED TO GET READY FOR A FIGHT IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. Blacks in this country are not going to stand by and take this any longer. What do The Clintons think we are going to let them go in a back room and start making backroom deals and steal the election from Senator Obama not this time Blacks in this country will not stand by and take it this time around. People of all races across this country have voted and Senator Obama is winning. If the superdelegates give this nonimee to Hillary I guarantee she will never see another day in the whitehouse because all blacks across this country will not vote for her and she can't win without the blacks in this country.

Delegate update: More PA numbers

praying for change in Seattle — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:34:38 GMT

I am perfectly happy to accept a fair Primary election where my candidate (Obama) does not win. For all of the fairly cast votes in PA, I congratulate Senator Clinton, and am happy to continue to other States.

That said, I will not stand for a Party that includes unfair advantage. I will not stick around for a discussion of allowing the votes from Florida or Michigan to change the total count. I don't have a single voting friend or family member who spoke differently on this issue.

This week, even my most die-hard party-loyalist friends have turned their backs on Hillary Clinton forever. She will not win the Presidency this time or any other time because she has lost even the least little bit of respect left from any party activist not already 'married' to her as a candidate.

Here's what it was in case Clinton fans might want to ask her to cut it out:

1. saber rattling against Iran (an important Dick Scaife issue).

2. the Dick Scaife "endorsement" (complete with his group of political pinkertons . . . including Rove).

3. the NC GOP ad . . . and we are not interested in hearing the lie that this is the Republicans . . . it's Scaife and Clinton.

So, here are the 'demands' I'm making in the name of serious activists.

1. Retract hateful hypothetical statements about Iran. Commit to diplomacy with Iran, which *of course* will include conversations with their leaders.

2. Denounce and reject the following endorsements: Dick Scaife, Ann Coulter and Rush Limbaugh.

3. Pull the NC GOP ad NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Delegate update: More PA numbers

Jon - Raleigh, NC — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:38:16 GMT

Obama spent 3 times more than Hillary in PA and still got his butt kicked.

He has a lot of explaining to do - LOSES CA, FL, OH, TX, NJ, NY and now PA.

Democrats cannot win in November without OH, FL and PA. And Obama cannot win those states.

Yes, we can.....

No, you can't.....

csh, IL (Sent Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42 AM)

If you are so dillusional to think that just because he didn't win the primary that he won't win in the general election, then you should be committed. I would love to have a talk with a group of blue collar workers that won't vote for Barack Obama if he is the nominee. He is a MUCH BETTER alternative to the same old Bush politics which only look after the wealthiest.

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Sean — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:44:08 GMT

Why are all the pundits saying what is wrong with Obama. The good people of Pa. voted for Sen. Clinton. There is nothing wrong with that she is a qualified candidate, however, the overall choice is Obama because many more states have chose him. Please stop the divisivness and someone please combat Republican "Morning Joe" and his chronie Pat Buchanan for their divisive remarks.

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Joe Colaianni St Petersburg Florida — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:46:53 GMT

one hangs out with terrorists!
the other one lies like no one else I know!
this is the best that the democratic party has to offer?
Hello President McCain!

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disappointed, Greensburg, Louisiana — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:47:29 GMT

I was disappointed that Obama didn't knock Hillary out of the race. The way she fights and lies against this good man is depressing. I use to admire Hillary a great deal now I feel only pity and disgust for her. I think she has the right to keeping running against Obama; however, I feel that she should get some scruples and put the party's need for unity before her own selfish ambition to be the first woman president. Furthermore, I feel I would rather see Condolezza or Peloski become the first female presidents rather than Hillary.