Mrs Clinton has tried, and partly suceeded in reversing the decision to ban the results in Michigan etc. She has given lame excuses that is so that that State's voters do not feel excluded. Someone who wants rules broken is not fit to be a president of any country

John, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Either O'Bama or Clinton would be an absolute disaster for America; more so than Bush, and much more so than Bill.

I'm surprised that the Clinton death machine hasn't taken care of Hillary's main competitor by this time. O'Bama's Secret Service detail must be working overtime.

Dave, Phonenix, AZ, USA

TO: Jimmy C, Letchworth Garden City, UK


"Why do you think they call it CHANGE? America IS READY for a Black President. Despite what you Brits may think or believe - "

Correction! America is ready for an HONEST President! That is the baisis for Obama's appeal,

Garth Strong, Los Angeles, USA

I would LIKE to be able to say that the best person won. A woman was not elected because she was a woman, and a black man was not elected because he was black. I would LIKE to be able to say that - I don't think I can do so though.

These politics smell to the sky, the bankrollers and PC gone mad.

John Jenkins, Thame, Oxon

I think it is evident even from the American posters here why America needs change. A big part of that is to get some respect for all people of all races and countries - whether it is each other in their own country or those abroad. Living in another country does not make one ignorant. One can be ignorant in one's own country about your neighbor as well as the rest of the world - it comes from putting your head in the sand while at the same time growing an ego the size of a melon. The result is you can't get your head out of the sand. Hillary is a good example although she is a bit more Alice in Wonderland at the minute. Some of the American commentators here show this tendancy too. I am confident that America will see the light and elect Obama. She is too smart to waste this incredible opportunity to rebuild the nation and again lead the world.

Paul Stewart, Toronto, Canada

Go Obama!!!
There is nothing Hillary can do to stop history from being made. The going was tough, but you prevailed.
The first black President of the United States of America - Barack Obama - WOW

Bahama for Obama!!!!
Bahama for Obama!!!!!!
Bahama for Obama!!!!

Nicole, Nassau, Bahamas

After weeks of this fight she should certainly have known this was coming. In fact at one stage a few weeks ago when the going was really bad for her she very grandly offered the VP ticket to Obama! It was really very bizarre to say the least and very offensive at worst. Only a white eventually?

PKS Narayan, Bangalore, India

Why should she be in this fight at all now? Do the Clintons not read the writing on the wall? They want to subvert their own agreed procedure and rules? A former President actively engineering that with the instincts of a street fighter? What is that he is doing except intrigue .

PKS Narayan, Bangalore, India

Hotspur, ATL, USA

The 'thousands' who leave the UK do so because there's not enough socialism here. Most go to France and Spain, far more socialist lands than our own, troubled, late-Thatcherite one. I hope for an Obama or Clinton victory for the sake of the USA and of the rest of the world.

Harriet Marlowe, London, U.K.

Why is it that the USA does not realize the chance it has?. Obama as president would help regain the status it has squandered with Bush and his gang. Obama has experiences other than navel-gazing and looking inward to America- he knows there is a world outside.

Roz, Albuquerque,

Ernest, from Essex, not so fast here. Clinton is NOT losing because of the black female voters. Study the polls. Obama continues to lead the national polls. She is losing because me,along with lots of other white voters, no longer care about ethnicity. He simply outsmarted her.

Krista, London, UK

I thought lefties were supposed to be nice!

Chris, Liverpool, England

I like both Ms Clinton and Mr Obama. It matters not to me which one becomes president. But one thing is clear. The United States is terribly broken, and the Republican party is to blame. Let's hope that a Democrat can get the US back onto the right track. If not, the American dream is over.

Robert Eanes, Largo, FL, US

What's important about this election is that a White woman and a Black man are both running for President of the US--against an individual who served in a war and was held prisoner of war. Despite the results, all are historic candidates. May the best wo/man win... (And my vote is my own business!)

Elan Durham, Santa Monica, CA/US

I wonder if the readers who claim that the US isn't ready for a black president are themselves not ready to see a black president.

andre, San Francisco, usa

I fear that the electorate here in the states has abandoned wisdom in favor of an inexperienced, well spoken would be messsiah. what my uncle called an educated idiot. Obama can never take on al Quaida Iran or any other international threat given his desire to chat them up. Putin will eat him up

EArl Dewey, Wallingford, CT, USA

If one applies the current opinion poll results in battleground states to the electoral college map, Clinton beats McCain, and Obama doesn't. Clinton's victory is substantial, McCain's very narrow. If the White House is the objective, the senator from New York must be the Democrats' candidate.

Paul, London, England

The Clintons need to give up and help the party win the election. It is time for a change. We have had a BUSH, aCLINTON, and a BUSH , Who is next Jeb and Chelsy???
Grow up Clintons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bradford Washington, Hephzibah, USA

Mike,Cleveland: just a quick reminder--Bill Clinton did a great job!

At least Hilary spoke in policy specifics, while Obama only spoke in terms of rhetoric ("hope/change") and refused to debate her one-on one (w/o fawning newsies).
Obama will lose to McCain-- Not a good outcome

edb, Boston/London, US/UK

Thousands and thousands of Brits flee the UK yearly because of it's move toward Socialism and immigration problems. NOW............the remaining Brits want to stick their nose in our business and advocate for Obama who will take America to where the UK is now. Brilliant!

Hotspur, ATL, USA

Can any one tell me of any motion or legislation that Hilary has been the author of, or responsible for, as citizen or senator that has contributed to an improvement in the rights, and, lot of US citizens, or, an improvement in USA relations on the international scene. Whats the fuss about?

Kevin Sullivan, Roehampton,, UK

I wonder how someone who has lost so much at the polls is still shouting about winning. and that from a former Mrs Presdent who should know about rules not to get herself involved with michigan and Florida earlier polls. Obama took out his names, why cant she? Greed gets in her way.

Darlington June, new york, united states

Is Pfleger stunt a last effort to destroy Obama's campaign? After his speech in response to Wright's display, everyone should have understood what his program was.
I long to see USA change particularly in foreign policy for the sake of the world.

David Charles, San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago

All you Obama supporters - please read what Black Liberation Theology is. Find out just what Obama believes is Christianity. He's a far left radical mired in marxist thinking.

Nona, New York City, USA

Florida and Michigan knew what would happened if they held their contests early...they shouldnt be allowed to break the rules...Clinton wouldnt be asking for their votes to count if Obama won these states...it doesnt say much for her character..

Joel, Miami, USA

Too protracted, too complicated.

Andrew Milner, Yokohama, Japan

hope america votes the right person to power this time .please no more bush policies the world can do with out it

smita, Australia,

Why do you think they call it CHANGE? America IS READY for a Black President. Despite what you Brits may think or believe - given your own domestic problems with race, don't reflect that on America. I am a white American and millions like me are voting for Obama on First Tuesday & we'll make History

Jimmy C, Letchworth Garden City, UK

A poorly written article that lacks facts. Mr. Obama is now the favorite by 13 points over Clinton. McCain is only drawing level with Obama, and the fight has not yet begun. Once the guns are turned on McCain, he will be tossed into the trash can of history as a poor candidate for conservatives.

Warren B, Naperville, United States of America

I am from Chicago.All of you Europeans should learn from your past mistakes.Hate to break it to you but America isn't ready for a Socialist yet. no matter what Race or Gender the enemy of freedom is.Though he doesn't deserve it,McCain will be President. Obama is a fraud. We know it, You will soon

Vince P, Chicago, USA

Having lived in the US my entire life, I have no real deeper understanding of American politics as viewed from abroad. I have to say, I'm very impressed with how concerned the rest of the world, Europe in particular, is with our country's pres. elections. Cheers.

Tracer Lanier, San Diego, USA

Obama will not be the first black president, he will be the first black and white president; I think we should get these things right.

Kevin Straw, Leicester,

I will vote for Mc Cain before Obama.....you can count on that

Jim Lunsford, Chicago, USA

Why is Obama referred to as black? His mother is white, therefore he is only 50% black so it is equally valid to call him white.

This is a rhetorical question.

martyn, calvia, spain

America simply isn't yet ready for a black President. John McCain must already have his Inaugural Address word-perfect.

David Russell, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Though an ardent Obama supporter, I have a great respect for Hillary Clinton's tenacity. Would that the Democratic leadership had fought as hard against the Administration over the last 7 years as she is fighting is fighting now. Maybe Bush/Cheney would not have gotten away with so much.

Jonathan Hall, London, UK

I am sure that Obama is the best man for the job but having lived in the US for many years it is like it or not one of the most racist societies in the world and anyone who disagrees is in as much denial as Clinton. Therefore I fear that they have now handed the presidency to McCain.

Neil, almere, Holland

The Clinton's are in serious denial, and seem disillusioned. This is understandable, Clinton should have secured the nomination. However, this not surprising. Instead of playing the blame game, they should have figured out how to turn their campaign around.

Anthony, Chiba, Japan

It's looking likely that Clinton will lose the Democratic nomination due to the black female voters' overwhelming support for Obama due to his ethicnicity, ie for them Clinton's policy or even gender does not count. This means the Presidential race will be more of the same. This is most disturbing

Ernest, Essex, UK

We had enough problems with another Bush! We don't need another Clinton in the Whitehouse.

Mike , Cleveland , USA

As an "outsider" I must point out that never before has the outcome of an American election been of such importance to the whole world. We are all floundering under the results of eight years of Bush policies and we have every right to look to the US electorate for wisdom this time round.

Mary Rose Gliksten, windsor, berkshire

Come August I'll bet that both Michigan and Florida delegates will be seated - and that superdelegates who have tentatively embraced Obama will move to Mrs Clinton. Another outburst by a minister or similar supporter should seal Mr Obama's fate. Remember, the Convention is where the votes count.

David Cunard, Los Angeles, United States

Outsiders don't have a clue about Dems, Rep. or even Obama. They read articles, etc. and think they know it all.It doesn't even begin to compare with living here.We Illinoisans know Obama & the Dems (they control the state).He did nothing special here (change?) & the Dems are destroying Illinois.

Mary Catherine, Elmhurst, USA

The people of US are at the pivotal period. There can be no more of the same. That big SUV must go, wars must be brought to and end, exports more than imports, innovation over sloth, intellect over stupidity. Someone has broken down the country, someone has to build it up again...

Jen, Hangzhou, China

Hillary endorsed the DNC rules that 13 of her supporters helped craft. Now Hillary insists on changing them when the rules didn't favor her. Telling supporters to withhold their Democratic vote shows Hillary's inability to lead.

Bella, Palo Alto, USA

Politics; has turned from government to entertainment. I never in 25 years watched so much politics events. I turned my television to cnn everyday now, and at work I am on my email trying to keep up with the next day heading - it like drama, adventure, action, life, horror, comedy, scifi, romanc

Smiley, Poplar Bluff, United States

I think Obama should be the one to sit and step down...

he and that Pfleger catholic so called pastor (how can u be a man of God and say these things in the house of God?!) are both fraudsters... america can really be so blind...!!

sue, atlanta,

You can't change the rules at the end of the game just because you are losing. The time when she could have argued this is long gone.

Phil, Hong Kong,

It's a sad end for both Clintons they are hardly leaving their legacy in glory? Bill had an air of Statesman about him but his recent gutter antics of claiming for conspiarcies and being unable to accpet the party members populist choice diminishes him. Maybe they should have run as Republicans.

Dino, Melbourne, Australia

The time has come to say goodbye to Mrs. C. She has shown that she feels it's her divine right to win and will do anything to further movement in that direction. She is without humility, wit, wisdom and commonsense.

Rob, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

From reading some of the comments here, I'm frankly shocked at the way people seem ready to jump on the Obama bandwagon. Take it from a Brit, the last time America was respected by the world it was run by a Clinton and it's likely the only one who can mend America's broken reputation now is Hillary.

Dave, London, United Kingdom

Hillary...Enough Already. After being a long time supporter of the Clintons (albeit, mostly Bill's), I am now starting to see why members of the GOP have such a low opinion of the Clintons and their morals. Is there ANY line the Clintons won't cross to get what they want? Get over it Hillary!

M. Simms, Woodbridge, VA, USA

Bill Clinton says there is a conspiracy afoot? Well, he may be paranoid, but the fact remains a LOT of people in the Democratic Party despise both him and Hillary. So, paranoia is certainly not his problem this time.

Bob Evans, Anaheim, California

President Barack Obama 2008 - 2016 with either Jim Webb or Colin Powell as his VP.

Doroth Squires, Sacremento, USA

Does Obama really stands for what he says
-- Why there were no big changes made in Illinois - If such a major change happened, the whole nation would have known him for his accomplishments

ana, chicago,

I live in Australia and I have never been interested in politics ever but MAN!!! America needs Barack Obama he is an incredible person and completely right for the job, for heavens sake America don't let him NOT! get the Presidency because you will be sorry he will make you a great nation once more

Philip Scorgie, Sydney, Australia

Hey, hey, hey, goodbye!......

(and good riddance!)

Scott, Durham, NC, USA

I don't know why anyone is surprised at Mrs. Clinton's behavior. Changing the rules of the game is second nature for her and her husband. "Seat the delegates!" she says now that they are her only shot at the nomination. Never mind that only a couple of months ago she supported their exclusion.

David Persinger, Charleston, USA

Senator Clinton is trying to rewrite the rules of the DNC. She is making her case in the press. But she does not have that authority. And now, in the middle of the game, is not the time to do it. It reeks of desparation, and a lack of integrity. She needs to stop.

Kurt Hunt, Chicago, USA

Mrs Hillary Clinton , please go from the race with grace it really might be in your very best interests to show "Real class" now and show that you are able to keep your cool under great pressure and after all that is what it is all about if you loose be honestly magnamous and gracious,you never know

Scott MacMurchie, LaConner, USA

Clinton is obviously not suitable as a Presidential candidate. She does not accept defeat under an agreed (also by her) democratic process.
Is she another Bush type obsessive in denial mode? The world does NOT need another zealot!

John Symon, Sydney, Australia

I wish to heaven that somebody would tell Hillary to sit down and shut up.

Janet Cook, Honolulu, HI, USA

Sad times indeed. Money buys the media and the Presidency of the US, and we helplessly watch the most powerful country in the world slide into oblivion.

R. Timmerman, Sault Ste Marie, Canada