Clinton's behavior during the campaign? What exactly does that mean? That she has battled and led the debates. Everytime Hillary takes a stand Obama is right behind repeating her plan and ideas. Over 1/2 of us think she has the right stuff.

JacklynD, Walnut Creek, Ca.

To Rose of northants, Obama is American you cannot even stand for President without having been born American. Additionally her Grandparents on her father's side were British and her Mother is descended from English, Scottish, French, French Canadian, and Welsh.

Neil Murphy, cromer,

I don't trust Hillary at all, she has flip-flopped so many times and has been caught in lie after lie. I don't want another Republican President, nor do I really know that much about Obama, but I don't think Hillary would be a good choice. She has no honesty or integrity left to her, just ambition

A Smith, grand island, USA

My name is Rose I am british and I would like to say please give Hilary a chance she is American. Obama is not ,nor is his heritage or family. Hilary Clinton is American Through and Through.Look at the world we are living in today all ruled by Men. Give this woman a chance. Thank you.

rose, northants, england

If the Democrats want to win they must vote for Hillary. There are not enough latte drinking liberals in the whole world to elect Obama.
It is extraordinary to behold that despite the fury of 4 yrs ago, Democrats could now nominate Obama, a nominee who has effectively lost their popular vote.

J Wardle, Lancashire, UK

it is riduculous to say that people dont trust Senator Clinton . Many of us in Singapore do and we think she is the best candidate to be president of the usa . SHe is highly capable , experienced and a person who means what she says. we believe in her intergrity .
Senator Clinton for President .

may oh , singapore , republic of singapore

I am a white woman who can't stand the thought of Hilary being president because I don't trust her at all and i think she is a game player. she is old school and can't offer us anything new. We need something new. Obama is the person who we need to lead our country. Hope is good, change is good.

deb, portland, usa

The Dems are marching to Denver with two Presidents. Let's not have any nonsense. Do you gamble with Obama or play it safe with Clinton? Obama might wrun the government but Clinton will run the Party. She won't serve as Vice-President. Why? She serves the Party far better in the Senate and can wait.

Daedalus, Boston, Ma., USA

Black's aren't racist in their voting. Sure there are some individuals who are voting on race only, but Blacks are by in large voting "for" a qualified Black candidate, not "against" a white candidate as was the case w/some white voters in Kentucky and W. Virginia based on race through exist polls

Marlon , Milwaukee, USA

Another comment on Black voter racism. If this hypothesis were true then we would see historical evidence for this with Jesse Jackson and most recently Al Sharpton's bid in 2004. You don't. Hillary had a majority of the Black support until Obama's showing in Iowa and her missteps in S. Carolina.

Marlon , Milwaukee, USA

My problem with the Clintons - both of them, is that they keep saying stuff that offends everyone and then they become startled and angry at someone else & state they don't know what the fuss is. It makes it hard to have a conversation. if it wasn't for these blogs, I would think its just me

shannon, Seattle,

Speaking for all those "sexists" whom Mrs Clinton is referring to, I would like to say she, if anyone, should be an expert at recognizing one when she sees "him", having been married to a world class sexist as Bill is. Also, her appeal for women to vote for her, smells a little sexist too!

Robert, Phoenix, U.S.

As a woman, I am angry that everyone expects I should support Hillary just because she is a woman. I have voted in 5 presidential elections and there has been a Bush or Clinton on every ballot. The time has come for change and the matriarch of a modern political dynasty cannot provide it. Go Obama

Heather, Orangevale,

I am a white male who could just as easily vote for Obama as Hillary. However, it has been obvious to me that the news media easily uses demeaning rhetoric about Hillary as a woman that they would never consider using in connection with anything said about Senator Obama. The women are right.

Ned Buckner, Gastonia, USA

Hillary is just doing what the Clintons do best, tiring out the American electorate until they give up and let them have what they want. The Clintons never gracefully exit. I want Obama, not drama. I want inspiring, not tiring.

Martin Pal, Los Angeles, USA

Very well said Mr. Baker.

David, Granite Bay, CA, USA

David, Granite Bay, USA

The idea of assassination has been in the mind of Hillary and certainly it was not "mis-spoken" as she often claims.
This idea has acquired more significance in the light of the suggestion made by her husband Bill Clinton that vice-presidency is the best route for her to become the President..

ANanda, Visakha, India

I am a feminist, working class, elderly. Supposedly this should make me a Clinton voter.
As a life long Democrat, I've come to the conclusion that I may very well not vote in this election, as I would rather see another Republican in office than Hillary Clinton.

Marilyn, Boston, USA

The Dems are marching to Denver with the next two Presidents. Obama may win the nomination and even the office but I have no doubt whatsoever who's the boss. It's a matter of precedence. The world is a mess. It could use another Kennedy. He can simply enter far more many doors than a woman.

Daedalus, Boston, Ma., USA

Apparently, even though she has "nearly" 50% of the votes and all the fund raising $$, it is still not enough to make her the LEADING dem cand. That's the point. Apparently is still comes down to a msg to voters and appeal, neither of which she has to the extent of her husband much less Obama!!

N Lutchmansingh, Hoboken, NJ, USA

I think the media is far to kind to Hillary. Her recent actions clearly indicate that her own self interest far exceeds any desire for a unified party. It is reprehensible to compare the US election to Zimbabwe or even Florida but the RFK reference is beyond the bounds of even simple decency.

Dave, Florida, U.S.

This one hits it square on the head. I'm an "American abroad" living the UK and I support Obama, because Sen Clinton does not have any new ideas. She does not represent positive change either in the U.S. or the rest of the world - witness the RFK gaffe. And E. Roosevelt was the 1st woman prez!

Greg, Gloucester, UK

Not to worry Mr. Baker . If witnessing the eventual election of woman POTUS is very much your heart's desire , just hang in there till 2016 . When Michelle Obama takes over from her husband as the first ever woman president.
Does one hear faint murmurings of an Obama dynasty. Perish the thought.

Gore Bewakoof, Bangalore,

You Clinton supporters are good and CRAZYYYYYYYYY Enough all ready. She's right now in second place. That's #2. It'll end either by a nose or a maybe mile. But no, you are insane! Mi/FL, sexism, media bias. Kitchen sink! Throw it all at us. Superdelegates please SPEAK and shut these people up

Ray, New York, NY, USA

Thank you, Rex, for offering the fair balance to the discussion around this topic. Let's not forget that Liz Dole ran the Red Cross and Condi (for the animus she incites on the left side of the fence) is one of the most accomplished, most intelligent politicians.

N Lutchmansingh, Hoboken, NJ, USA

Ninety percent of Blacks voting for Obama put him over the top of all candidates. No man or woman could have beat him. About five lilly white states voted for him but that was before the Rev Wright affair; since then he has lost the working class vote in all states.

Rod, Santa Rosa, USA

Years ago the U.S. had the chance to nominate the FIRST woman to run for president: Elizabeth Dole, wife of former Senator/presidential candidate Bob Dole. But she was Republican and Christian, so the Fox-less media destroyed her. Hearing Condi Rice might run in '08, they did the same. NO HILLARY!!!

Rex Range, Washington, DC, USA

Hillary started out trying to win from the top of the party down. She had all the chips. Obama had near nothing but took it to the people and organized a grass roots campaign that overtook her. What further evidence is needed about who they care about and what type of executive they would be?

Dann, Dallas,

I have decided to vote for Obama even though I have voted Republican my whole life. However, if he picks Hillary as his vp, I cannot support him. For me, it all comes down to the title of this article -- I just don't trust her!

Lee, MI, USA

Senator Clinton failed to publicicize Senator Obama's outspoken pastor until she had lost all chance of winning by relying on the 1990's political techniques of funding and organization and focused exclusively on big states. In her despair she has revealed herself to have no integrity and no grace.

JC, Mill Valley, CA, USA

A well stated argument. Sexism and racism exist, particularly in the over 50 under educated crowd, who remember the "clintons". The details, now well documented, on the many failures of her campaign are failings of her leadership ie experience. No one could have predicted an unknown black Genius.

john henry, ney york, usa

Well written article -- well thought and well said.

Joel Kissack, Oakville, Canada

yes, and more yes. thank you gerard. finally a good read. i wish that i could write, if so, i would have written this.
<br/>more please.

kellie, austin,

Hillary will never, ever give up the ghost. By invoking the date of Robert Kennedy's assassination in 1968 today she tipped her hand as to the true "nuclear option." It is beyond disgusting that she awaits the demise -- figurative or literal -- of Obama. Grotesque.

Harry Bailey, West Hollywood, United States

Anyone voting for McBush is voting FOR a war with Iran and bringing back the draft. If you have kids that are draft age and feel that his or her dying for oil is a worthy cause, then feel free to vote for Bush III.

Chuck W., Philadelphia, USA

I sooner trust obama, but I think sexism is a force to reckon with, as is racism with obama and 'age-ism' with McCain.

Stephen D, Sydney , Australia

DESPERATE!!! DISGRACEFUL!! DEFEATED! At this rate she's certain to go down as a 'sore loser'...

R KOPP, Hong Kong, SAR

This is the closest primary race in my lifetime. If Hillary Clinton is so unpopular, why is this so? Why is she leading Obama and John McCain in the lastest poll conducted by Newsweek? If FL and MI votes are counted, HIllary Clinton leads in the popular vote. Come on, do some research!

marie, cambridge, USA

your thesis "voters don't trust hillary clinton" is without merit. nearly 17 million people have voted for her. she is separated by only 1 percent from the total that obama has received. it isn't hillary that voters don't trust, it's pundits

haviland smith, huntington, new yok

This article makes one want to scream, "It's the Iraq war, stupid!" HRC feared being outflanked to the right and so went far too far that way, opening up a space for an anti-war-from-the-start opponent to defeat her with the passionately anti-war left-leaning Dem primary electorate.

Allan Leopold, New York, USA

To say that the voters don't trust Hillary Clinton, that is crazy. She won her re election for the United States Senate Seat in New York in a landslide. She has won the big states, and I for one think that both Bill and Hillary Clinton are great people who have served this country well.

Paul, Kissimmee, Florida, USA

So what the Hillary supporters are saying is this: if you go by the GOP winner-takes-all system of awarding delegates, and you discount the black vote, and you discount the liberal activist core of the party (caucus votes), and you cheat in Michigan and Florida - then Hillary would be the nominee!

Steve, Kansas City, USA

I had classes where both Mrs Bill Clinton (Arkansas days) and Professor Obama (pre-Senatorship) made regular appearances. I have first-hand witnessed both these "phenomenons". Both are first-rate smooth-talkers. And both are tied by the apron-strings to their volatile and less-than-perfect spouses.

Ron Peters, Michigan, USA

If it is true that the voters don't trust Hillary, then why does she keep winning elections? By some calculations she has already won the popular vote. And what is wrong with wanting her supporters' votes counted? They have spoken politically and are no less important than Obama's.

nan tann, catawba, usa

I thinnk HRC will say and do anythiing to get elected. Earlier in the campaign HRC and BHO agreed to not participate in Michigan and Florida elections. NOW, since HRC is behind in delegates, she wants to include Michigan's and Florida's results. HRC shouldn't even be a congressional page!

Ron, Kenel, SD,

To say that the primary date was selected by the governor is ludicrous (Lizbeth from Orilla comment). The Florida primary date is picked by the board of elections, which is primarily made up of democrats. This year, most big states wanted the elections to NOT be "pulsed" by two of the smallest.

John, Tampa Bay, Florida, USA

The fact is there are MANY people who DO trust and like Clinton!!! About 17 million so far!! I'll be voting for her in November -- whatever happens!! I can hardly wait for that opportunity! You're wrong about there not being any sexism involved in all this.

Polly Browning, Atlanta, USA

Each of the three remaining candidates seems to have a claim to have depth, intelligence, substance, and a reasonably positive direction in some way..... but of the three, the most consistent, genuine, and realistic about America's problems and their solutions... is Barack Obama. Let's hope he wins

Jake, Calgary, Canada

This article is built on a false premise - that Democratic voters rejected Hillary. She's behind only by a small percentage of the total vote - I wouldn't call that rejection. Yes, there are trust issues with her, but there is much about her that voters like. Obama though, is the shiny new model.

Art Tucker, Baltimore, USA

The truth is that there are as much voters that do not trust Obama. Sexism, chauvinism, arrogance, and complete media bias all benefitting Barack Obama and yet he still cannot close the deal is a clear indication that many voters do not trust him. More people voted for Hillary - FACT!!!

Lola, Sellersville, United States

Correct.

Neither is it racism when voting against a man with no resume and little demonstrated grasp of foreign or domestic policy.

He simply is not suitable.

Dav Cavena, Glendora, USA

One mediocre, inexperienced candidate beating another mediocre, but experienced candidate, burdened by a spouse who happens to be the most lackluster US president in recent memory (unless your memory extends back the Carter).

What a "thrilling" race.

Titus Oates, Nashville,

Maybe you should talk with a few of my friends,who have even
gone as far as saying God does not want a woman to be the
President.Secondly,since i am black,almost all my friends said
they voted for Obama simply because he is black.Sounds like
the same thing we have accused whites of being,racist.

Wesley, Houston,

Florida's primary date was set by the Rep. governor in full knowledge that it contravened Democratic party rules and would be unacceptable. Why Howard Dean and the Dem. party accepted this probably means it is to someone's (ie. not Hillary) advantage. It should be counted.
Mich. is another matter

Lizbeth, Orillia,

I could not believe my ears when I heard Senator Clinton say that she had what it takes to be Commander in Chief, that her Republican rival McCain had it also but not her fellow Democrat Senator Obama ! And she wants to be V.P. !

Claude, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

I am a woman and am all for a woman to become President of the United States some day, but not just because she is a woman, but by being an honest and trustworthy woman. HRC doesn't qualify, in my opinion....and why on earth would anyone want the Clintons in the White House again?? Beats me!

Suze, Indiana, US

Senator Clinton still has remarkably loyal supporters, and they do amount to almost half of our Dem Party, but she has completely allienated the other half. This half is passionate in their disdain for her, when you add the Republicans in the mix it means that 3/4s of the nation finds her unfit.

CAROL BLAKE, Park Ridge, USA

Would somebody PLEASE give me a singular accomplishment of either HRC or BHO?

Dave, Fishkill, NY, USA

I think Hillary Clinton has done a great job campaigning! Millions of people voted for her and she won all of the swing states. I hope she continues to stay in the race and ultimately win the popular vote. It's amazing how bias the media and pundits have been toward Hillary.

Mike McCormick, Dover , USA

If Obama picks her now has he VP he will lose many more votes than he gains by picking her. There are many qualified candidates including woman candidates that will be a much better choice than Hillary. Picking Hillary will also require Obama to deal with Bill as well.

Paul, Harrisburg, USA

HRC has obtained nearly 49% of the votes in the Dem primary. Now that her loss is clear, arrogant pundits come ready to sling mud and offer their retro-analysis. Between the arrogance displayed by the domestic/foreign press and some Obama supporters, I'm finding it tough to support the Dem nominee

OG, San Francisco, USA

If Hillary is so bad, why hasn't Obama defeated her yet? He's won many small states, even winning delegates while losing the popular vote in several states. She has won the big ones which are needed in November. Obama will win 15 states and D.C. November, like America itself, it winner take all.

Bob Thompson, Prescott Valley, AZ, USA

Hillary's demise has nothing to do with her gender. As a 90's conservative - I am ready to give Obama a chance to unite this country. If he picks Hillary - he loses A LOT of independent voters like me if he picks her for VP. We collectively gag at the thought of a Clinton in the W.H.

Mike, Madison,

I had recently sent a letter to the Obama campaign basically providing my comments along the same vein of your discussion. You have however stated our argument more elegantly and tacitly provided the realism of the Democratic voters dillema. Bravo!

Itsok, heaven, nj, USA

Hillary has won more votes than any candidate in either party. If Democrats had been using the Republican winner take all, she would have been the nominee months ago and you would be writing of her popularity. And, you people who have attacked her think McCain and Obama have not lied????

David Self, Waynesville, USA

Amen! I toyed with the notion of e-mailing your article to the Democratic National Committee or the campaign of Sen. Barack Obama. I decided that neither of these would be as effective as sending it to the attention of liberal radio host Ed Schultz whose audience is enormous.

Marcy Spencer, Boulder, Colorado, USA

I agree with you 100%!

Mark Schaftlein, Delray Beach, U.S.A.

Clinton is right in comparing her situation with Gore's 2000 quandary. She is attempting to change the rules late in the game, just as the Florida Supreme Court did during the recount process.

parson brown, centerville,

I have a lot of respect for Hillary Clinton, and want her to win this election. I don't believe that you have ever tried to communicate with her supporters-have you? I have been reliably informed that Obama's Press Office is far more friendly to foreign journalists than is hers. Just my 2 cents

Laurie, Florence,

The "Big States" argument is already being undermined if the latest polls can be believed. They show Obama beating McCain PA, and in FL and OH McCain's lead is down nearly to within the margin of error (about 4 points). Also, "democrats" who vote republican are NOT the base of the party.

Cynthia, Eden, NC, USA

I might add just one thing. Bill Clinton, despite feet of clay, was much loved in the Democratic party until he began displaying the same treacherous, arrogantly nasty traits as his wife's detractors attribute to her and he, like Senator Clinton, has now been rejected. What ism is this, Clintonism?

Jim, Jacksonville, USA

You're right on point. Ever since my state's primary (south carolina), the Clintons have waged a pretty vile campaign, in too many ways to explain here. Here's to hoping Obama finally defeats the Clinton machine. America needs a break from Hillary, who we saw for what she is above all: Politician

Sam, Rock Hill, US

Votes are in part explained by stubbornness and the Clinton brand/name recognition. Used to think she was better than her campaign, but w/ all the lying and whining, I think we are seeing her true character. She's done and she knows it; what's left is to try to strong-arm O into the VP slot. Not.

Mary, Washington DC, USA

1) Hillary signed the same agreement as all the candidates not to campaign in MI or FL.

2) Obama took his name off the MI ballot because the DNC asked all candidates to do so.

3) Now that she needs them, Clinton is begging for a rules change and splitting the party if she doesn't get it.

Jim, Cary, NC, USA

1) Hillary has only won the most popular votes if you don't count some of the caucus states-where's the indignation over disenfranchising voters there?, 2)- This isn't a race for the popular vote, 3) "Most" elections in the US are winner take all; more in liberal democracies worldwide are not.

Carter, Arlington, VA,

"Hillary has won more popular votes than any candidate in either party."

Oh. Really. Are you excluding all the caucus state votes as she is?

Mary, Washington DC, USA

Also- this notion that "Hillary has won in the states that count" is fairly nonsensical. If you add up all the states BOTH have won, it's ALL of the states. There are many more metrics involved than simply which democrat won in their own party's primary. Will she lose Illinois and win Kentucky?

Carter, Arlington, VA,

More people have cast their votes for Hillary than Obama... How can anyone possibly say that "the voters don't trust her???" The thesis of this argument is absurd... UK journalists should stick to the messy conservative takeover happening now in their own country... Plenty to write about there...

ryan, Beverly Hills, USA

Get your facts Straight -
1. Obama is ahead in popular votes, and you can't use this as a metric anyway, fairly, because the four caucus states, do not report their vote totals, and Obama won them handily.
2. I will vote Obama - or it's McCain - No Liars Allowed in WH for a 2nd time

GRivers, Talbott, US

There are more than a few Obama supporters in Michigan who do not want the Michigan vote to go to Clinton ; given that Obama was not on the ballot, the January vote clear was and is not an accurate representation of Michigan'Democrat voter preferences.

Bill, Saybrook, USA

I agree 100% with this editorial. Certainly there IS some sexism hurting Hillary Clinton, just as there is some racism hurting Obama. But she's losing because people saw her run a terrible campaign. As for those big blue states she won--ANY Democrat could win them in November, not just her.

Michael Sheridan, Sacramento, California, USA

If Hillary is the more electable candidate as she constantly suggests then how do we measure her horrible failures in this campaign. A Presidential campaign is the first test of a candidate and she has failed it by all measures.

Rob, Alexandria, VA, USA

Fact cuts against this argument. HRC is at most a half percent behind if not ahead in the popular vote. The Democratic voters did not reject her. The media did. The media should stop celebrating the victory of their man and give a true account.

John CHARLES DYER, Jacksonville, USA

The Hillary haters always ignore the fact that, obviously, many millions of voters love Hillary. She won almost all the big swing states in open, free, democratic primaries. Obama got his advantage by maneuvering lopsided, closed-door caucuses of small states. She is the most qualified by far.

JerryR, NY, USA / NY

Had Michigan and Florida either overwhelmingly backed Obama or if their positions were reversed, does anyone think for one second she would want the delegates reinstated?

Ben, York,

Hillary has won more popular votes than any candidate in either party. I do not see this as rejection. If Democrats had been using the winner take all system of Republicans she would have been the nominee months ago and you would be writing of her popularity. Most elections are winner take all

David Self, Waynesville, USA

Gerard you are two weeks behind! I sent in a contribution(not published) at that time saying how dangerous and wrong it would be for Obama even to consider her as his running mate as it would be 'against everything he stands for and a betrayal of the millions who have trusted him'. Sensible article.

LAKSHMAN PARDHANANI, GOA, India

For every person (usually male) who did not vote for Hillary because she is a woman, there are several people (usually female, and over 40) who voted for Hillary because she is a woman. The (exit, esp.) polls make this clear.

Hillary net _benefited_ from being female.

S Chan, London, UK

Every American should read this article. It is remarkable that a foreigner could understand and so clearly summarize the reason Hillary's campaign failed so spectacularly. Obama must not select her for his running mate. It would destroy any perceptions he has the wisdom. a president needs.

John, Fairbanks, USA

Funny how her campaign is claiming sexism while at the same time courting the uneducated, liberal-loathing racist vote. And what does it do for feminism, that the first woman to ever become president would only have been into a position to be elected because her husband was president before her?

Jane, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hillary Clinton has lost the presidential nomination because she lacks the qualities required for the position. She is not honest, She cannot be not be trusted to honour agreements unless it suits her puposes, and she is divisive. She now insults hard working women by claiming to be a victim.

Donovan Wright, Reading, Berkshire,

VP? No! Obama is about change - honesty and transparency. Clinton is more of Bush: she has made false statements in an attempt to mislead (e.g.claiming the popular vote, Bosnia), she has withheld disclosure of information; she has divided a party using race and gender. She brings shame not change.

Teresa, Efland, N.C.,

I don't for one minute think the American's are voting for Obama because his opponent is female. Secretary of State Conderleezza Rice shows dignity and statesmanship, at all times and proves the Americans can see when a politician is a good politician, man or woman.

polly, Newcastle,

The sexism that Margaret Thatcher had to endure was more pervasive and deeply entrenched than anything Hillary Clinton has faced. Yet Mrs. Thatcher was able to completely dominate politics for eleven years. Why? Because she, unlike Hillary, didn't whine in the face of adversity.

Tariq, Toronto, Canada

She AGREED to not count MI and FL... until she needed them. Do any of her supporters remember that? The D's include male and female, black and white. And Obama has won. Can people understand that? It's a race... someone loses and someone wins. Where is the difficulty? She's unable to comprehend this

David A. Melchior, Horseheads, NY, USA

I have noticed that Hillary supporters are blinded by Clinton's spin. The comments about her fund raising are actually accurate about Barack Obama, her funds came largely from large donors. It was only recently that she started needing money from small donors as the large could not provide more.

mike, Dallas, USA

Obama has played politics to get elected. He is an ambitious man. He has played the race card against the Clintons and denouced his pastor of 20 years. I don't trust someone who has very little decision- making experience. The media want a story and a "feeling" and Obama provides that.

Lilie Russell, Charlottesville, USA

Brilliant piece. Thanks! This bitter old white guy is voting for Obama. I'm bitter from eight years of Bush and even more bitter from Hillary's outrageous tactics.

Eric Raits, Miami, Florida, USA

The bald fact is that Hillary Clinton, like or or loathe her, has won in all the states that democrats need to win in order to take the White House. Period. That is why she is right to continue to the final count of Puerto Rico. After that, her real character will emerge.

Ann Playfair, Woodstock, NY

A nation so afraid of being called racist that it clouds our ability to judge this man. The Press has vilified Clinton from the start. Edwards said he was the right MAN for the job The DNC has proven itself disloyal, in the fall Hillary's people will not forget 30+% of the vote is alot to loose.

Deb, Syracuse,

why is the press so anti-Cinton? she'd do anything to get elected? what about Obama? And what exactly is his motivation to win and ultimately become president? He couldn't possibly be power-hungry could he? Could he....?
Face it they're both ambitious and both want to win. That's all.

Gina, London, UK

All true perhaps, yet she has out-polled the media's Golden child since March 4th The Obama tide has peaked and is ebbing. There will be a lot of sad and frustrated Dems in November...the media will be wondering how it happened...

murray, london,

Mrs Thatcher was not famous for being a famous man's wife.

Jane Dinham, Oxford,

A large number of Clinton's supporters realize that she cannot win. However, that does not change the fact that she has been in a close race with Obama. To listen to you tell it, she has no supporters. No one who trusts her. Yet she has had a good showing in most states.

Angie, vincennes, in, USA

Voters don't trust Hillary because she is throughly dishonest. There are many examples (but you only allow 300 characters to a post). Along with the possiblity of her husband's return to the White House, and the horror show THAT would be, Hillary became a throughly unappealing candidate.

Nick, Alexandria, Va, USA

You surprise me Mr Baker! You can hardly add another dot to make this a PERFECT ESSAY. Reason?: it's all out there for everyone to see. But what a shame that, this infact is the reality of Mrs Clinton!

A. Davidson, Leeds,

She's strong and strident but flaying around to find any way to beat a superior and more visionary candidate. The world prays that she doesn't succeed, as it desperately needs Obama as a US president.

Michael Glover, Sydney, Australia

I am an Australian but follow the campaign via television. Clinton is a person who will say and do anything to be elected. Even judged by the generally low standards of politicians, she cannot be trusted. The Bush experience reminds voters everywhere - avoid dynastic succession at all costs!

John Symon, Sydney, Australia

I used to support her cause, being a Canadian. But, having watched her campaign style, her integrity, and her penchant to bend rules and twist truth - I guess we learned something in this very long campaign - she cannot be trusted to take care of anything other than her own interests.

Tony Mitra, Delta, Canada

Obama would be a fool to have the Clinton Tag Team anywhere near his White House. He'd have to hire extra security and a food taster. They want it all and are furious that this skinny guy ruined Hillary's "coronation."

kit, seattle, usa

i also agree. i don't trust her, she'd lie and cheat and do anything to get into office. the rules were set even before michigan and florida had decided to have their primaries, now hillary is counting their votes when obama didn't even have his name on the ballot. i haven't decided who i'm voting 4

treasa, ankeny iowa, USA

What is frightening is how many US citizens don't have the math skills to understand the lies she's telling now... And almost none understand how the situation with Florida and Michigan came about. It was Florida REPUBLICANS who moved up the elections KNOWING it was against Dem rules!

El, Albuquerque, NM, USA

Mrs. Clinton is absolutely right that Michigan voters had better have our votes respected. We did not participate in the DNC game playing and we, as voters, do not deserve to be disengranchised. If the Democrats belittle our votes they will be guaranteeing a win for John McCain. It's Simple logic.

Phyllis Lindblade, Brighton, MI, USA

If Hillary's a victim of anything, it's Obamamania, just as the other Democratic candidates were. She just happens to be the last one standing. It's awfully hard for her to cry bigotry though when her opponent is black. Funny... only the Democrats would squabble over who's the bigger victim!

gb, Austin, USA

Mr. Baker is right. No one else did this to Hillary. She ran a strong campaign, won the big states, is a powerful second and yet betrayed herself by what she said & did. I kinda think she's -- done for.

Ernest Werner, Trumansburg NY, USA

There is no true vote in Michigan or Florida. Some potential voters in those states were told not to come out because the votes would not be counted and in Michigan, Obama's name was not even on the ballot. Does Hillary believe Obama got zero votes in Michigan. This is a joke.

Bobby G, buford, Ga.,

The media had it in for hilary since day one. No wonder "the voters don't trust her". But what they failed to notice is the states that Hilary won and the demographics she won. She was the democrats only hope of winning the white house. How delicious to watch them implode through their own stupidity

Mitch, Melbourne, Australia

What a great piece of writing and honest commentary! I am a white female attorney-litigator, just a few years younger than hillary. Our backgrounds are similar. I can tell you, if hillary were opposing counsel in one of my cases, I wouldn't trust her farther than I could get her thrown out of court

lori, cincinnati, USA

Undoubtablty John McCain will be thrilled to have Obama as his opponent instead of Hillary .When McCain wins Gerald can explain what Vast Conspiracy was involved.

John , Melbourne,

But what about the millions of Americans who have voted for Mr Obama because he is half black? Black Americans have asserted for many years that white folk are racist but they have demonstrated their own racism in their voting his year. Against a white man Hillary may well have succeeded.

Rod Corby, Perth, Australia

It's "words matter" Trinity Obama the American people don't trust. Hillary has won the popular vote & virtually all demographics save Soros academics, the youth vote and Blacks. Obama has lost BIG the key states: Calif., N.Y., Texas, Florida, Ohio, Penn, Michigan, WV--and will lose the entire south.

cathy hansen, ruckersville, virginia, USA

You have it spot on that Americans do not trust someone who has spent her entire life aiming at the presidency. Now that she is close to failing, she will do anything, say anything, believe anything to get elected. It wll be very interesting to see how she resonds to failure.

Casey Musselman, Kennesaw, GA, USA

Wow - do you know her well. Thank you for writing this. I know it seems strange but I would take honour and honesty (McCain) or passion and listening skills (Obama) over cunning (Hillary) any day. Good luck America. I believe your process has worked, in spite of how painfully long this has taken.

Jim, Toronto, Canada

.......don't blame me......I voted for Romney.

Erasmus, Ridgecrest, USA

Er, Gerard, how do you explain the nearly 50% of Democrats (~18,000,000) who voted for Hillary? How do you explain the nearly $200,000,000 she raised, 91% of which came from small individual donors? You are transposing your own feelings about Senator Clinton onto the American populace as a whole.

Portia9, Redmond, WA, USA

HC is beyond the pale. I am female, but would NEVER vote for her. That does not mean I am anti-female - it is just that her politics are not MY beliefs. I lived in London in the mid-80s and watched Mrs. Tatcher and was/am in devoted admirer. Now - there is a lady I could vote for!!!!!

Alexandra, Palm Desert, CA, USA

If somehow Clinton won the nomination after all, her own behaviour in the campaign has made her a terrible candidate. Four years of being hectored and morally blackmailed by prigs - yeah, people would vote for that.

Joe S. Walker, Liverpool,

I agree with you totally!!!

Laureen, Calgary, ALBERTA, Canada