The democratic race is becoming tiresome, these two are making there party look bad. I would rather see arguments over policy than over trips to bosnia or pastures. I think the only the candidate worthy of becoming US president is John McCain. A true statesman capable of stabilizing the US economy and restoring its international reputation.

christian Barber, kidsgrove, england

It's so hard to escape the Hillary: http://www.236.com/blog/w/alec_sokolow/over_the_hillary_5390.php

Alyssa, Santa Fe, NM

Oh yeah, I remember Jesus addressing everyone "calmly" when he caused a ruckus and shouted that the Temple had become a "den of thieves." In fact he was so calm and unprovocative, that no-one heard him, no-one over-reacted and no-one crucified him for treason. Is that really what happened Carl from Bedford?

Alex Spiers, London, UK

This has become personal for Senator Clinton to become president, not because she is goal oriented but for personal achievements. If she is unhappy with how the votes are counted now, she can take that up with her free time in the future.

WT, LV, usa

What Barack calls the typical white.

Nice try covering for your minister. The white churches I'v been at don't make a zoo out of their service. I think Jesus talked intelligently and calmly to his followers. If you have to yell and jump around....you insult the intelligence of your flock unless they don't have anything between their ears but, solid rock.

Hey, how did you pay for that home in Chicago....next mistake.

Carl, Bedford, USA / Ohio

Listening to Obama’s speech last week It did not ease my concerns of Anti-Americanism about the senator. “It is hard to accept that a major candidate like Obama did not distance himself from Pastor Wright sooner, and even made him his inspirational leader and mentor.This has raised a question as to his tolerance or intolerance of unacceptable, divisive speech and behavior on the part of the pastor and other influential community members.”He has stood by this Anti-American for Twenty Years!
Since Obama was familiar with his pastor’s strong positions, why he included him on his campaign committee. I have an element of discomfort with Barack Obama that was not eased by his speech.”
I will not be voting for Obama, I just can't!
He will bring our country dispair!

Niliad, Los Angeles, California

The Clintons are willfully trying to destroy Barak Obama, regardless of the damage to the Democratic party. It's sad but not surprising to hear the cynical and thinly veiled racial comments from Bill Clinton - frankly a disgrace from an ex-president Their sense of entitlement to the presidency is truly astounding. Barak represents a fresh start and a break from the dynastic Bush-Clinton era.

Chris, NJ, USA

Clinton did NOT win Missouri in the Primary; what makes Mark Penn believe she would win in the General Election? Clinton needs to conceid to Obama NOW, before she looses whatever dignity she has remaining.

Karen from Missouri, Saint Joseph, MO

I got no right to say something since Im not american, but I will anyway !
anything but republicans YES ! also Obama sounds like someone who can talk to people straight in the eye what he says not only is meaningfull but honest and almost uplifting. His ways are quite charismatic what a change after Bush !

Peter Shaller, Lausanne, Switzerland

And Obama isn't plotting the same thing? Of course he is, shame on the headline writers.

Dominic, Teddington, Middlesex,

I am an Independent, white, 64 yr. old female....(should be with Hillary - wrong) I would have voted for ANY Democrat in November after our country, and the world, suffered 8 years of Bush. One month ago Hillary brought our her 'kitchen sink' and she completely lost my support. I truly believe that both Clintons realize that Obama will be on the Democrat's ticket come November...now they are on Plan B. Plan B is to assure Obama is not elected, McCain is, and Hillary gets the nomination in 2012 after Clinton makes certain, through her Senate rold, that McCain fails. Hillary waltzs onto the stage and says, "I told you so ;-)"
My country, and 3 lovely grandchildren, need better than the politics of someone that assumes they are anointed and their reign should be accepted. Obama will be good for the US and for the world.

Mary, Maryville, USA/TN

Only in a truly corrupt political system would a presidential candidate tell us her campaign donors who created a financial crisis should be the ones appointed to fix that same crisis. That's precisely what's happening right now. As the Associated Press reports:

Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton called on President Bush on Monday to appoint "an emergency working group on foreclosures" to recommend new ways to confront the nation's housing finance troubles. The New York senator said the panel should be led by financial experts such as Robert Rubin, who was treasury secretary in her husband's administration, and former Federal Reserve chairmen Alan Greenspan and Paul Volcker. (emphasis added)

So let me get this straight - people who created the current financial crisis like Alan Greenspan and Citigroup's Bob Rubin (the latter who raises big cash for Clinton) - these are the people we should trust to fix it? And even worse, we should trust Rubin - a guy who will personally profit from a government bailout - to be on the commission that would shape that bailout?

Steven Ward, Brighton, Sussex, England

Grow up America.. Critcism is not a bad things if it improves the underlying problems. The Rev Wright gew up in a country where he couldn't live in e white neighbourhood, travel in a bus, eat in a cafe, get a proper job all because of the colour of their skin!!! This scar stays and festers so give the guy a break!
I think Obama is the man to unite the United States and give a favourable face to the world. Stop the in in fightin democrates. Give Obama a chance. Clintons you have had your day in court- haven't you??? Rest or retire- now! The world needs a NEW AMERICA with a new face.
RJ

R jafri, Sydney, Australia

Mrs Clinton is smart.
Mrs Clinton I capable.
Mrs Clinton recognises that America needs a women now.One who that will bring sanity development and good American values into American politics.Being a mother and a wife knows the value of life.There is to much machoism in American polititics.Let this lady, mother and a woman bring some sanity.Let her family values flourish on American soil.

Bruno Clapci, Vancouver, Canada

Yesterday, Obama was at the Larry King's program (not surprising since CNN seems to be all about Obama), praising again (and again) on his own good judgments. I wonder if he was including his choice of pastor on them.

I believe Hillary is the best candidate we have at the present time, and I hope she wins.

Anne, LA, USA

The Clintons have shown their true colors. They value personal ambition above everything, including the good of the nature. Their level of insincerity is appalling. They speak to the electorate as if we are all children in need of their "education." They are completely out of touch with the times. The reign of the Bush-Clinton monarchy is over.

Henry Miller, Big Sur, CA

Hillary is just so desperate for power, the trappings of office once again, that she will stop at nothing!

But does Clinton not see along with Mark Penn, Harold Wolfson and Phil Singer the public these day are much more informed and we do not like these dirty tactics, why will she not stick to Policy?

Well Hillary can't talk much about policy, Iraq she voted to take us into war and we where told lies about the imminent danger of what weapons of war they had. Can she talk about Health Care, no because she took up the role 72 hours after Bill took office and she Failed!

Hillary can talk about the important part she personally played in bringing about "The Northern Ireland Peace Treaty", the only problem the Irish and UK Politicians do not agree! except that is for Sinn Fein, do we trust them?

Then last just last week Hillary visited Michigan to press for the re-vote, yes Change rules that she agreed to, but she is desperate and it does not now suit her Self Interest.

John B Sheffield, Newton, La

Several things are tearing the Dems apart, not the least of which is disregarding the voters in Michigan and Florida. The proposed 50/50 split in MI demeans the meaning of democracy--- why don't we just chose elected officials by a coin toss and dispense with all these problem ridden, costly elections?

Proportional allocation of delegates is prolonging the primary. Neither candidate has the required number of delegates, so neither has a reason to drop out and suggestions that Senator Clinton do so are dismissive of her service and her candidacy.

Finally, the disparaging remarks by supporters of one candidate against the other. I am supporting HIllary Clinton. If she loses, I will be looking to see (1) if the party prevented the voters in FL and MI from exercising their choice and (2) how well the party, Obama and his surrogates treat her in the aftermath. If the answers are (1) is yes and (2) disrespectfully, I will be casting a write in vote for her in Nov.

Michaela, New York,

OBAMA IS UNELECTABLE IN GENERAL ELECTION
Easy to see already see Republican attack ads against Obama. First open with videos of racist wife, Michelle, saying she was proud of America "for the first time" because of her husband's presidential candidacy, next Obama explaining that he doesn't wear an American flag lapel pin or hold his hands to his heart during the Pledge of Allegiance because it is a "substitute for true patriotism." Then flash a clip of Obama explaining that his Caucasian grandmother was a "typical white person" because she uttered racial epithets and was afraid of black people. Finally, the coup de grace, pictures of Obama's angry, arm-waving preacher blaming the United States for 9/11 and shouting "God Damn America" to the rafters of Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ and preaching the U.S. government formulated the HIV AIDS virus to commit genocide against blacks. Even though Obama supposedly condemning Wright's shocking verbal assaults against the U.S and White Americans, even last year; Obama was the first to public ally demand Don Imus ouster for making a racially insensitive remark, and Obama continues to support Wrights racism and remains at the church for more than 20 years, he and Michelle obviously feels it’s a good environment to expose his young daughters too. His opinions and issues change with the weather, he is too UNSTABLE and proven he cannot make a decision or stay with one. If that’s not enough, then you start showing his terrible senate voting record, Obama when faced with tough choices always gave in to pressure from the Bush administration or corporate lobbyists, Obama dealings with one of his largest contributors, Exelon, a big nuclear power company and the deals he cut behind closed doors to protect them from full disclosure in the nuclear industry. Obamas record shows he infact did support the war when he got to the senate, voted twice against bringing America's troops back home. He voted for war appropriations giving our money to Halliburton and Blackwater where Texas woman, was gang-raped by her co-workers at a Halliburton/KBR camp in Baghdad, His latest bit of posturing S 433 allows the Bush Administration to suspend any troop withdrawal, if not suspended, keeps the troops in Iraq for a long time to come, but in his camp stumps touts he wants to bring troops home, but as we have witnessed his recent lies to voters like Canada he cannot be trusted on his word and lastly ALL the corrupt indicted financial backers, like Rezko…Get out of the race Obama you are destroying the democratic party!

CNN-Passport exec is Obama adviser, CEO of the company whose employees accused of improperly looking at the passport files of presidential candidates is consultant on foreign policy to the Barack Obama campaign

jose, Phil, PA

The Clintons think they own the party. They have this horrible sense of entitlement. How dare this man (Obama) this unsurper not wait his turn and wait. They think. The Clinton's are a bad nightmare that just keeps on coming.

Jose Sempa, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Thoughts to ponder: Hillary is not going to drop out, even if it is the right thing to do for the party. We have too many serious issues confronting us to divide the party because we prefer one of our candidates over the other. In the end, the nomination will likely be decided by the super delegates and party elders because neither candidate can get the nomination without them. In the mean time, the ultra conservative side of the Republican party is trying to pick our candidate for us. Over 100,000 republicans voted for Clinton in Texas. One thing that is quite certain, it was not becuase they support her. No matter which of our candidates wins the nomination, either is better than the alternative. We cannot allow this contest to divide us, for if we do we will not win the White House in November and nothing will change. Be patient and let the process play out. The Super Delegates will not over turn the popular vote and our nominee will be known in June.

Denise, Carmel, IN

I've had my fill,
of Hil and Bill.

David Adlerstein, Florida

David, Apalachicola, Florida

I don't believe that Senator Clinton needs to leave the campaign, but enough with the negative campaigning within the Democratic Party. Look at these comments! You would think we were talking about a cross party contest.
1. Florida and Michican results we agreed to by ALL of the candidates BEFORE the vote. These issues should have been raised then.
2. The Clinton campaign went so far as to say that McCain would make a better Commander-In-Chief. That is unheard of to attack fellow Democrat during the primaries and side with the opposition.
3. Senator Obama has the popular vote and delegate vote in his favor AT THIS POINT. There is still time left in the primaries. If he still has the lead at the end of the process, why would Democratics not vote for the candidate that the majority of Democrats have said they believe to be the best choice?
4. Why keep giving the Republicans ammunition for November? Campaign on issues not distractions Senators Clinton and Obama.

Chris, Columbus, Ohio

The press is running the show. Most people just comment based on what they read. If you read Hillary-supporter-news agencies, you likely feel good about Hillary. If you read Obama-supporter-news sources, you likely gravitate towards him.

Most comments are the "same old" bull. I can tell after two sentences that you are using your USA education to regurgitate opinions you read elsewhere. Please read about each candidate from multiple news sources and be open to different views.

In my opinion, Hillary and Barack are both outstanding candidates. Both of their campaigns have used personal attacks. It's unfortunate that the diverse democratic party is often so divided.

Change is good. I agree with Hillary and Barack that McCain is not aiming at change, only at policies that were tried and failed by former presidents.

My hope is that when we finally finish the nomination, those whose candidate loses will have the strength of character to vote for change and not be blinded by their rage.

Darrell, Arcata, CA

Bill Clinton should have stepped down when he was such an embarasement to the country. Had he done so, as Spitzer did, Gore could have stepped in and as an encumbant he would have won the presidential race and would be president today. But the Clintons will do anything to save their own skin, and unfortunately, they will stay in this race even if it means tearing apart the Democratic Party. They have been playing the race card and will do anything to win. Billary first is their motto.

goodale, Saratoga Springs NY,

For everyone banking on Hillary as our "only hope of winning" this election, remember that the Repubs haven't started on her yet. They are trying to "break" Obama (as Hillary's camp is also), but the Wright issue is stupid and they know many of the sheeple will buy the whole thing. What will you say when they start blasting all her issues out? I honestly don't think she can win due to the stored up ammunition on her (Obama isn't using it). BTW, the headline is quite interesting. MSM at its creative best.

Carol, Carson,

Hillary has every right to (and should) stay in the race. After all that is what being Democratic is all about!! Up until this week I probably would have been satisfied with either Hillary or Obama as President. They represented the Democratic party with basically the same platform. After hearing about Obama's longstanding ties with his church/minister and their preachings as well has his ties to the New Black Panther Party and Tony Rezko (here's your sign!). Wow, I really have to wonder what kind of change Mr. Obama has in store for this country. I definitely do not think it would be "Unity". Mr. Obama being an eloquent speaker means nothing to me. What he stands for does. The Clintons have proven themselves to be sincere to nearly all races; whites, hispanics and blacks. Remember Mr. Clinton's participation in the fundraiser to aid hurricane Katrina victims? If Obama wins the nomination the DNP can count on me voting for McCain. The DNP can take that one to the bank!

Doug, Dallas,

There is a widespread belief, that Bill Clinton has not changed his ways. If Bill was co-President, do we really want all the interns at the white house to be men; and should all young women currently working at the white house also be replaced by men to keep them out of Bill’s way.

John, New York, USA

It seems to me that if Mr. Obama felt so strongly about racial divisions and racial inequality, why was message not expressed early on in his campaign? It makes me think that he was just using this powerful speech about race to avoid taking responsibility for his poor judgement. The issue of racism in this country can not be disputed or defended, which is why I think Mr. Obama used the issue of racism to defend his actions. Prior to this controversy with Rev. Wright, Mr. Obama’s message was about a change for a new future. Yet, he chose to embrace a minister who by Obama's own admission seems to be stuck in the past. What type of spiritual nourishment was Rev. Wright offering Mr. Obama that was so infectious, that he would risk political suicide to obtain it. Something in my gut tells me that things are not as they appear.

Jane, New York,

Day dreaming! It is either over for Mrs Clinton or Democratic Party. The choice is for the super delegate to make.

For the core Obama haters, I will ask, why are they just waking from their slumber now? May be they can try the Kennedy experience?


Just a curious Blackman fed up with all this politics of colour that you guys choose to play

Gosman, Glasgow, UK

It is amazing how the comments above are so sexist. They are just opinions. There are no facts about all Obama has done. He has little experience. It will be forever and a day when another person comes along with his experience & is even considered for the largest role in government. This is hilarious & it's sexist. He's 15 or 16 years younger than Hillary. No real plans yet from Obama. Hopefully he can problem solve as well as he can speak & his prophesying. I haven't seen his plans 4 our economic future, what the outlook of these economic plans after enacted especially as a whole on the economy with respect to the future i.e.10 - 15 years after enactment. That's what I want to hear. I want plans not just words of change & hope. I can tell if his economic plans will work. I don't need some professor from a university to tell me what will happen. Bring on the economic plans! I haven't heard anything yet. Obama & Bush like vacationing!

Sally , Chicago, IL

Tony, New bunswick, Bill didn't attend this church for 20 years he just visited the church and had dinner. And Ron in Germany --You know more about the U.S. than most of our ignorant citizens. Way to say it! I am embarrassed of my countrymen much of the time.

Sally , Chicago, IL

Great leaders are often called upon to sacrifice for the betterment of the people. Hilary, whom has the ability to be a great leader, is at a crossroads – a crossroads between political aspirations and the good of the country. The reality is that she cannot hope to gain the nomination as it is mathematically impossible – if not highly improbable.

The road best travelled is the high road, the road to party unity and an unified stand against the failed policies and politics that has brought this great nation to its knees. So I say to the gracious senator from New York, and her husband – one of the greatest Presidents to have graced our country… step back and abdicate for the benefit of our nation. Our country needs you and your sacrifice will not go unnoticed.

Ivan grattidge, largo, fl

No candidate has reached 2024 delegates. It is ludicrous to expect Senator Clinton to step down. She is in this race to win and she should stay in to the end. It isn't over until it is over.

Karol, Scottsdale, USA Arizona

Clinton should step down. She is not able to bring republicans and independents over like Obama can. And there is no reason to believe Obama won't win these "crucial" states that she claims to be winning in a general election against John McCain. Yes, some of the sore loser Hillary supporters will vote for McCain for spite, but most democrats will vote democrat. Its the crucial independents that make him more electable.

Mike, Philly, PA

I think Obama has surprised everyone in how well as he has, especially Clinton. I do agree that the contest has gotten very contentious and it is increasingly unlikely that supporters of one democrat will support the other in the general election. Too bad. The democrats will snatch defeat from an almost assured victory in the fall. On this point I place all the blame on the Clinton camp. I don't think she should step asside, but I do think the manner of her campaign does not lend it self to having all democrats "getting behind" the ultimate nominee - whether it is Clinton or Obama.

ds, Tampa, FL

We do need a change, and Barack Obama is our real hope for that. Hillay Clinton, yes would have been asked to step down sometime ago if her name were not Clinton. A year ago, I would have thought differently. This our chance to really change our government in the U.S. As for Mr. Obama's church affiliation, what church has not had clergy we may not have agreed with and perhaps embarrassed us, and yet, there is much truth in Rev. WRight's words. Is that why we are so indignant - the truth has been known to hurt. Clergy have been know to poke and provoke, it is their job. Rather than call Barack Obama dishonest, I would say the reverse - he is the first real and honest politician I have ever seen and I have lived through many elections.-we must have this chance to become the great country our founding fathers intended.

Charlotte Bloebaum, Portland, U.S.A. Oregon

First of all what are we voting for? It appears to me most of the blacks are voting for Obama because he is black. Most women are voting for Hillary because she is a woman. Is that a reason to elect someone to the highest office in America? What Americans should look for is which one is the best canidate to lead our country. In my opinion Hillary has the experience and background to do the job whereas Obama has the least. Think about it when you go to the polls in November. And if you want more of our young men getting killed vote republican

Louis Fleischmann, Henderson, Clark/ Nevada

Mr Obama is being accused of attending a Church because the Pastor has said some controversial things. This cannot be fair. There are hundreds of Catholics who attend Mass and come out to do exactly the opposite of the Pope's teachings.
Humans have multiple needs, and no one individual preacher can meet everyone's spiritual needs.
For example Mr Obama states in one of his books that he believes in evolution. Now I don't think Rev Wright ever preached on evolution or he wont be a good christian himself.
People attend churhes for a variety of reasons. If Rev Wright has committed a crime, let the relevant authorities take appropriate action, but don't use this to inflame the racial tensions in the world.

Tom, London,

obama alllllllllll the way

wayne , Philadelphia, PA

When it comes to the convention Obama may have the more delegates. But Clinton will be able to say she was disenfranchised in two major states and the super-delegates can reverse or consider that situation.

By the time they finish this cat fight John McCain will be ready to see either of them off though. While the Democratic candidates are mud-slinging McCain is visiting Iraq, Israel and the UK looking like a President in waiting.

David, Dubai, UAE

I believe that Obama thinks that he has it sewn up, when in fact that he has more troubles ahead with the Wright situation.

Hillary Clinton is our only hope in beating McCain in the fall. Ao America, WAKE UP AND LET US PUSH HILLARY OVER THE FINISH LINE!

We DO NOT want a "Rookie" for such an important job, as well as that Obama DOES NOT have the talent, knowledge, skills and experience that it will take to beat McCain, and become our next President.

Ken, San Marcos, CA

So the Clintons want to "disenfranchise" the small states like Wyoming and Idaho that DID follow the rules, simply because they didn't vote for Clinton? And they are for fairness? Right!

thomas Holland, Boston, USA/Massachusetts

Why should Clinton step down she is our only hope of winning. The republicans have already severly hurt obama and will finish him off in the fall. And there is no healing the democratic party. Hillary supporters are angry at how this entire process has gone down and watch and see how many vote mccain. I cant believe how stupid some people are to really think people are just going to forget and forgive. No way! Obama is D.O.A. in a general election.

james, san diego,

So Obama is now accusing Clinton of the Wright mess that he dug for himself? How can she tear him down when he's the one who has been with Wright for 20 years? Hill's campaign has been quiet through this Wright controversy, because it knows that a peep from it would be met with cries of racism...again.
The responsibility to choose a candidate that can beat McCain in the GE rests on the SDs' shoulders. They and the Democratic party are fools if they truly believe that Republicans will forget about Wright after the primary.

Amanda, ATL,

Ron in Germany:

Apparently you haven't looked into Obama's Senate record. He's done a profound amount of substantive and important work, including authoring bills on ethics reform, which passed. Clinton, on the other hand, hasn't done *anything* while in the Senate except introduce ~20 bills to award medals and name monuments. The difference between the two is profound. Summarized here: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/2/21/164117/783/290/461422

Brian, Nashville,

I think that Hillary Clinton's campaign has used sarcasm and cynicism to make her points heard and that these characteristics are a great detriment to her campaign. It no longer matters what she says, what she thinks, or what experience she might have. She does not have the jujdgment to be a leader of the US.
I think that for things to get back on track she should DEFINITELY step down.

Noemi Pollack, LA, USA

My opinion is that Hillary should step down, should have done that some months ago. If the super delegates should decide that she is the nominee for the national election than I will no longer vote democrat for any presidential election. I believe that the popular vote should count. I realize that the Clinton's hate to lose and things aren't as they thought, that on Super Tuesday this would be over. People has spoken and they've spoken boldly, they want change and that does not include another CLinton era.

She is dividing the party by not stepping down, I truly believe that is only to continue to tear down Barack in the sneaky way , something that they are accustomed to doing to anyone that gets in their way.

Granted be, the Republicans want her as the nominee, more dirt on her and Bill than Barack and Michelle. SO yes they want her in the ring, their gloves are already on.

Step down, Hillary, let the democratic party heal and move on, don't continue to be decisive.

Terry Broussard, Abbeville, La.

if not hill them mccain...NEVER Obama...if anyone is destroying the DEMS chances in the GE is him

signed - typical white person

sarah smith, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Boy do they love to blame everything on Hillary. They were all set the other night to blame the passport hacking on Hillary and run the gauntlet with that until it came out that Hillary's was hacked MONTHS BEFORE Obama. Now it is just no big deal.

Funny how they always say Obama is 99% the same as Hillary, but never tell us that the 1% of the time he strayed from Hillary's lead was to vote for Dick Cheney's and the oil companies' energy policy and for the credit card industries credit policy. Judgement like his is bankrupting this nation. Let's also not forget how he chose to stick his own judgement in the Schiavo case where he once again told Florida that their opinion just does not matter.

Just what we need. Someone who sides with the Republicans when it comes to the screwing up the economy, squashing states rights that he does not like, suppressing votes, and sticking his face in our marriages.

Keith Oberman, why don't you cover that!

Jordan, Salem, NH

As I learned more about each of the candidates, it became obvious to me that the most trustworthy person in this race is Barack Obama. Next to him I would rate John Edwards. John McCain seems to have some sense of foreign policy. But at this point I am not sure if it all for show.

However, as I learn more about each candidate, Barack Obama seems to be shining brighter and brighter because of the way he sees the world and the people inhabiting it. He can see the future, while others see only the present and past. Regardless of whether he becomes president of USA, in my view, Barack Obama is a citizen of the world, he is the president of the world.

He sees the reason why we have so many wars and sufferings all around the world. Sometimes we have home grown terrorism, but most of the time it comes from outside. Home grown terrorism is due to the nation ignoring its citizens and their fair right to live. What is coming to your mind now? Rebellions of blacks or mass murderers like Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols? Inernational terrorism sprouts because we are ignoring the sufferings of people in other countries. As the wealthiest nation on the planet, it is our duty help reduce the sufferings of people in other countries. (By the way, I'm not Black).

Obama's classmates from his primary and secondary school must be on cloud nine at this moment. It is a blessing to have good friends, but is an even bigger blessing to know that the person sat next to you in grammar school is now a global citizen. While most people perform charity work for publicity and selfish reasons, Obama is seeing it as a duty.

David, Dallas,

It is truly unfortunate that the powers that be have nullified the Florida and Michigan re-votes - to the smoke-filled back rooms they go, instead, to decide the apportionment of delegates.

Polls have shown that each candidate's supporters would not dream of voting for the other - in the case of Obama, with his twenty-year relationship with Trinity and Wright, I could not and would not vote for him - each and every day since that news broke he has shown his lack of judgment, lack of decision-making ability and total lack of honesty, the very cornerstones of his campaign.

patricia, Lake Arrowhead, CA/USA

I am tired of Clinton's entitlement and disregard for the people and the Democratic Party. If she were not a Clinton, party elders would have pushed her out of the race a long time ago.

She poorly managed her campaign, nor has she the core qualities needed for a president at this time in history. In addition she is secretive and has yet to make her WH correspondence and taxes 2006 and 2007 public. At this point she'll do anything to get that nomination, regardless of how it will affect her party and how undemocratic it may be.

Do we really want a dynasty in politics? I am ready for change and believe that we need a president, who is inclusive and not divisive!

S Allen, Berkeley,

Ok, this Wright stuff is disturbing, very. But the bigger problem I have for Mr. Obama is his pattern of saying one thing and then distancing himself from those words when the opposite is revealed at a later date. That is called "spin", people. We have a need and right to know Senator Obama from every angle and what he believes when he talks of equality and a "vision" for America.

To say that Clinton +/or Obama is at fault for the direction the Democratic campaign has headed, is ludicrous and short-sighted. America is a melting pot of races, genders, culture, etc. and we each have a personal interest in seeing "ourselves" in our President. With that connection comes passion and emotional investment. However, it also must be tempered with information about the candidates (good and bad, without negative "label" attached to said information) so that we can make informed choices, rather than only emotionally-driven ones. To Americans: try to take off the blinders of opinion polls, media spin, mud and excitement. That person is Senator Clinton. She has worked hard and diligently for all Americans, and spent years building strong relationships because she has a passionate vision of what America can be, not just because she's running for President. Vetted, intelligent, tested and hardworking.

jacob, Pittsburgh, PA

Obama is a slmimmed down version of Ted Kennedy: liberal and pragmatic. His strength lies in the perception of grace rather than in execution. He has no noteable accomplishments in his time in the Senate. Why are we spendking time listening to a man who talks well but has done little to change the status quo other than cheerleading. I am sorry, but the euphoria that many have for this man is scarry. Add his judgement to back his Pastor and you have a picture: I know better than you do. So does his preacher...keeping the Florida vote out is inexcuseable. Mich. maybe not, but he does not have McCain's record or character. The male white vote will go McCain in the fall. He is too liberal and his church's style is of his choosing. His denial is a political bee hive. If one is looking for a pidgeon hole for your intelligence then crawl in. Has everybody forgotten that the Clinton's turned the US around 8 years ago and things were fantastic.

Ron in Germany, Moenchengladbach, Germany

I think, Hillary Clinton is the perfect choice for the United States...
if you want the country to self-destruct.

wolf, buffalo, ny (u.s.)

I can't think of the last Clinton story that as focused on positive attributes, much less anything focused on issues or articles deriding Obama. Rather than highlighting her own qualities, she has only sought to make this about the other candidate's ineffectiveness and ineptness, even though she once would have "gladly" had him on her own ticket. This is not the politics of the future, but the sad tired Washington game. You're right, Mrs. Clinton, you definitely have experience, and I am now sure it was the kind of which I want no part.

Bk, San Gabriel, CA

"Tearing down", "'Plots' to win"... really? I call it simple competing. If Obama were in Clinton's shoes, his camp would be doing the same to rescue his campaign. But by playing the high integrity role from the start, he had Clinton's - or any other competitor's - hands tied from the beginning. If he was perceived as the beacon of ethical campaigning, everyone else is automatically condemned to "dirty" politics. It's a dichotomous strategy - and a rather ironic one as well. It's a political tactic that claims to be above, well, political tactics.

Ultimately, I accept such games are a part of this political process. I just wish others would be more aware of the charade.

Monica, California, USA

not only is hillary tearing down obama, but she is destroying the democratic party and adding another bruise to america but that is irrelevant because it is all about HER!!! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!

melissa, anderson, sc

The 'tearing down' that Obama decribes is just about right. If we had a scenario where Obama was Clinton, she would be using a multitude of tactics to ensure he stood down. The staggering hypocrisy, and constant shifting of the goalposts from the Clinton campaign is not only hampering the Democratic chances in the fall, but also threatens to derail any future Hillary bid. Whether or not she is wilfully aware of this or not is however a matter for debate.

Andrew Allen, Bristol,

The US press expects obama to denounce his connection the the reverend however, they fail to mention that this man church was visited by the Bill Clinton and he was invited to the white house by Bill Clinton , went and had dinner.

Tony, New bunswick, NJ