If Obama were to chose Hilary Clinton as his running mate I, a Democrate, would not vote for that ticket. I don't trust her or Bill and they would be a thorn in Obama's side. Please Mr Obama DON'T pick Hilary as a running mate. (Yes I am a female).

Laurie, Eugene, USA

I would have to say that I watch the campaigan from the start, Obama and Clinton both have good idea for the US and the world. suports from both camps need to look at first keep a cool head and stop the Republicans AND LET OBAMA PICK THE VP (Hillary or not)

Kevin, Saskatoon, Canada

James - the DNC and media did not pick Obama. Yes, she finished strong but not strong enough to make up for losing 11 in a row early on. And who's to blame for that? Not the DNC. Not the media. The blame rests with HRC and her campaign strategists, who did not know how to work the caucus states.

Mary, Chicago, USA

I blame Hillary for the misconception many of her supporters have about the nomination being "stolen" from her. First of all, the claim that she has more votes is bogus because she's not counting caucus states and IS counting states where Obama and she were NOT supposed to run. Only delegates count

jburke, Chicago, USA

There are positives and negatives about both campaigns. Democrats, disappointed Hillary didn't 'win', must look to their hearts before voting another Republican into office; too much damage has been done to the USA, its people, its image by the Bush administration. Vote your party not the person.

alice hudson, quimper, france

"Actions speak louder than words". What are the changes Obama will make? Be specific. And Hilary Clinton is knowledgable and experienced enough to carry out the changes. That'll be beneficial for the Democrats as well as the public. Otherwise, Hilary voters will either not to vote or vote agai

Phuong Nguyen, Houston, USA

In response to an earlier comment you don't need to worry about running Hillary supporters out of the party, we are already leaving in droves. We are not having a fit because our candidate didn't win but with the way the process went. The media, DNC, and party elite chose this nominee, i.e. FL 2000

James, NY,

Sen. Clinton as V.P. would be disastrous! She and Sen. Obama are ploar opposites. He stands for unity and respect. She stands for divisiveness and prejudice. She divided the Democrats by class, race and gender. The pathetic part is that she's not even good enough to help him win those votes bac

joe, Sioux Falls, USA

I can only hope that Obama realizes that chosing Senator Clinton as his running mate would not benefit him. Yes, she has many supporters, but having her on the ticket would get more Republicans to the polls to vote McCain than just about any issue you could name. The smart move would be John Edwards

Angelica, Portland, Maine, USA

And why do you think Obama is in it Geoff Butcher! Not for the good of his health! David of LA you got it so right. More people voted for Hillary which is what a lot on here forget! Obama needs her as VP. First black man as president and first woman as VP is a vote winner against McCain.

Kay, Islamabad,

Why is everyone surprised by the graceless behaviour of Mrs Clinton, i remember reading reports of the handover of the White House from the Clinton to the Bush administration and the farcical behaviour shown then. Of course no one likes to lose but it demonstrates her lack of substance as a leader.

Mike Thomas, London,

As Edward G. Robinson said in the "Cincinatti Kid"... See, As long as I'm around you'l always be second best, see kid!

Baja Joes, hanover,Ks, USA

As we have seen;
Hillary along with Millions of her supporters have been caught up in classic Freudian divorce transference with Obama (the one she did not have but always wanted with Billy), and now that she has decided NOT to live together -as husband and Veep- we now have the classic Freudian example of millions of women supportors jumping the first idiot man that happens along -Mc Cain- even though he would never measure up if the pink Freudian slips were in their right minds!

Jason, Redwood Valley, U.S.A.

If nothing else, surely he'd be undermining his own message of "change", were he to appoint her as VP?

Hassan Azam, Banbury , England

There is no metric that gives Senator Clinton a majority of the popular vote unless votes for Senator Obama in every Caucus State are uncounted. Make no mistake, he won the popular vote, pledged delegates, states and super delegates. To claim otherwise is just the usual Clinton smoke 'n mirrors.

Robert, Boca Grande, Florida

Hillary's ego is too big for number 2. There will be constant battles within government and Obama must know that.

Well done America for choosing Obama to bring some stability and diplomacy to this deteriorating world.

Let's pray that he becomes the first, historic black president of the USA

Mr Taz, Preston, UK

Are there no limits to what she would do for even a bit of power. If Obamas got any cigars....

john, Liverpool, U.K.

Well Larry, It's clear he never had your VOTE anyway - you know the real reasons why -no loss -

SoniaC , London, England

I don't think for one moment Clinton would be a running mate for Obama.

Those who have supported Clinton and now support or intend to support McCain have a lot to answer for especially to their conciences. Their treachery speaks for itself and they should be drummed out of the Democratic Party.

Rodney Barker, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire UK

i agree with Larry, I would only vote for him if he had her as VP, many others feel the same

Mike, London, UK

My UK POV- It is a shame that this presidential race seems to be solely concerned with personality of the candidates: How can Hillary supporters expect a democratic government if they don't vote in a democratic way- need to stop trying to make a vote 'count' and support policies over personality

Ashby Field, London, UK

I don`t think Obama will have Hillary as his running mate. The batte was fought,lost and won. Obama has no obligation to Hillary but it seems she and some of her advisers think she does. Echoes of the error of judgement that shaped her initial campaign strategy and consequently cost her the vote.

Abimbola Jackson, London, UK

Bilderberg Group.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilderberg_Group

Take a look at where they are meeting this year. Just so happens Hillary and Obama are both meeting at the same place where the Bilderberg Group is.

Andrew, Katonah, USA

No! No! No! Obama should pick Nancy Pelosi. He Needs a lieutenant, not a marriage convienence.

Devin, Salt Lake city, USA

okay so i like the article and this has nothing to do with it's overall content, but you need to refer to them both as sen. obama and sen. clinton. they are elected officials and have earned their titles. by not doing so it almost makes the article seem biased, like your showing your distaste.

chase, chicago, US

Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton.

M A P, Rochester, Monroe

Michael is right. Hillary supporters wanting to vote McCain should do so with their wide eyes open & without holding their noses - for McCain is against a woman's right to choose! McCain will continue the war in Iraq, meaning many more American lives will be lost! This is not about Hillary anymore!

Jimmy C, Letchworth Garden City, UK

Well Hilary you gave them every chance to see what was happening.

Better luck next time good job done and thats what counts.

Mark my words, something smells wrong here the Democrats and the rest will live to regret this, like the UK and our fabulous NuLab

Keith, Oxford, UK

Hillary for VP? Talk about 5th columns!! No No and NO. Obama would be stark raving mad if he had her - and I don't for one moment believe that he is. Perhaps Minister for Health though even that leaves me very uncomfortable given her pathological need to be the star attraction of any show.

Paola, Milan, Italy

I hope these two can settle any lingering differences or agree to disagree. Obama/Clinton would certainly be a dream ticket. Those 18 million supporters for Hillary need to be retained. Without them his bold quest will be lost. without doubt.

V Cooper, Yeovil, UK

I love how some Hillary supporters are urging that everyone who voted for her should unite behind McCain. I'd love to be able to leave my ideological beliefs on the doorstep that easily. I think they forget that there are actually big differences between what the two candidates are proposing.

Michael , Kennington,

We were robbed of votes when Al Gore ran against Bush.That whole episode was a fiasco.Hillary remained committed to Americans and stayed the race until every state had their chance to vote and all votes were counted.She's shown exemplary strength of character and grace, very presidential qualities.

Dana, Riverside, CA, USA

Hillary Cling-on should sign up to be a contestant in the next series of the UK version of the fast degenerating "reality" show The Apprentice. She could play the baddie, and I reckon S'rallen would definitely hire her. He seems to favour cheats, liars, sob-story tellers and undermining backstabbers

christopher Icha, London, England

The Clintons, BIll and Hillary, should now be consigned as quickly as possible to the "ash heap of history"! Best place for them.

James Mason, Dubai, UAE

She wants a roll-call at the convention so that her daughter can hear it??? Her true colours are out folks! This was not about the American People - as Barack keeps saying - this is about the Clintons! And it will continue to be if she's made the VP running mate - which is why she shouldn't be!

Jimmy C, Letchworth Garden City, UK

Reading the Obama Hillary haters, it is easy to see why Obama will LOSE the race. Remember all you Hillary haters, she GOT MORE VOTES THAN OBAMA, you might not like it but the facts are the facts. His Hillary trashing by the Obama supporters will drive away her 18 M voters, LIKE ME.

LARRY , los angeles, usa

Jenny from Portland - do you mean to say the Clintons have had no shady connections in the past? You sure don't know your history, do you? Not to mention shady connections in the present - she may not be VP because Bill won't pass the vetting process due to his financial dealings.

Mary, Chicago, USA

"Yes that's true. None of her friend have been indicted and found guilty. I won't bother to mention any names."

Actually Jenny J, Portland that's not true; Norman Hsu and James McDougal are two indicted and convicted friends of Hilary just off the top of my head.

Jeff, Los Angeles, US

if "Hilary had won would there be any talk of Obama being the Vice President?"

Absolutely - a far stronger ticket - and he'd be a shoo in for his own White House in 2012 or 2016

malc, hong kong,

Hillary's supporters should unite NOW and and PROMISE to vote for McCain.

Remember, if McCain is the President, Hillary will be in a powerful cabinet position. She will implemrent what she stands for. McCain will support her.

We will never miss her leadership then.

PLEASE, Hillary Democrats, VOTE FOR MCCAIN, if you want Hillary in power.

Jkan, IA, USA

Geoff Butcher is right. When Hillary supporters finally wake up and see they are being used as a weapon (and nothing more) against Obama to seek her own political ambitions and stoke her big ego, they will flock to him like a magnet. Her supporters are being used -- big time.

Rachel, NYC, USA

Anybody (of the legal age and a natural-born citizen) is entitled to run for President of the United States. That included both Senators Clinton and Obama. To suggest that "he ruined it by running" is first a slap in the face of what a democracy is about. Anybody can run. He ruined nothing.

Christian Seaborn, Monrovia, United States

Obama/Hillary- Yikes!
Obama is a force of his own and his vp need to be honest and ready to change this country.
Public education reform should be a priority. What is the real purpose of the schools anyway? Answer to a bell, destroy any interest in thought, and be a good complacent citizen. Sad.

Karen, Factoryville,

First, She lies to her teeth about accomplishments. She changed the rules in the middle of the game when she learned she was behind. She also mismanaged her campaign. And now she is defiant and ungracious in defeat. She might as well be a Republican.

Noel, Burbank, CA, USA

David Cunard said "[Clinton] makes up for what [Obama] lacks...in experience".

I think that the experience Clintons brings is not as essential as Mr. Cunard says. There are others with plenty of experience, e.g. Joe Biden. At any rate, I don't think Clinton really has that much real experience.

Thomas Fee, Denver, USA

I disagree with David from LA. Obama with Clinton would be a disaster. She might help him get elected but we need ONE president and she could never play second fiddle. How can he do his job with both Clintons looking over his shoulder, jockeying for power? And the roll call is pure ego.

Mary, Chicago, USA

When Hillary was first elected to the Senate as the junior senator from New York, she was asked point blank if she ever would run for the Presidency. She replied with an emphatic, "I do not plan to seek that office." In other words, no.

Hillary prevaricates constantly. That's why no one trust her.

Dave, Phonenix, AZ, USA

I strgly disagree about the description of Hillary and her fight to the "bitter end,"no matter who says it or how it's said.It is not the end let alone the bitter end.Hillary was instrumental in spurring on voters who literally came out of the cracks to vote.Shes written a new chapter in history.

Dana, Riverside, CA, USA

Hilary is a very clever politician, never forget that. She knew weeks ago that she wasn't going to get nominated & that Obama wouldn't be strong enough to beat McCain. All she has been doing is strengthen her case for the democratic nomination the next time round! She sees the Clintons as a dynasty!

Andy, Buckden, UK

Geoff Butcher, Farnum, UK says it well. Hillary Clinton is in it for herself. She lacks the charisma. Her facial expressions, her smirks, and smug smiles should not be the characteristics of the world's most important chief executive. This Is a serious job, Where is her presidential demeanor???

Ed Brylawski, Milford PA, USA

Straight from the gut: I really liked her back when, but the more I saw how she operated, the less I liked her. Now, i actually can't stand to see or listen to her. Buh bye! Nice try.

mark G., whidbey island, usa

Hillary,
I supported your race from day one, and now, due to your delay in admitting the reality before in a timely, gracious manner, I severely regret that support.
How dare you act with such a since of entitlement, with such horrid self-interest, rather than act in the interest of the nation, and the party to which you are a member of.
You should be ashamed of yourself. If you are ever back on the national stage again, expect to see me rallying support against you.

Hermes Solomon, Pueblo, USA

Could not have said it better myself. Good show David!

Laura, Kentucky, USA

Unity in the Democratic Party? What unity? There was unity a year ago, then Obama destroyed that.

Oh, that's right. He "the uniter, not the divider." My bad.

Hey! Didn't GW Bush say that a couple of years ago? We all know how that went.

Jenny J, Portland, USA

Classy Obama he goes to her house so her supporters can get some face saving satisfaction

She will not be his running mate. Take that to the bank.

She is old Washington politics.

Shirley PettawayGreen, Tampa,

"...something about her personality that simply does not stack-up."

Yes that's true. None of her friend have been indicted and found guilty. I won't bother to mention any names.

Jenny J, Portland, USA

Hillary's "agression and defiance" has not only managed to hurt the democrats to the extent that the Republicans have real hopes of winning, when loss was a forgone conclusion. Worse, her negativity has destroyed the Clinton legacy that survived violent assaults from Newt Gingrich, Ken Starr & co

Gini Appu, Jambugasmulla, Sri Lanka

Here is a choice the media mongers have not considered: Perhaps she plans to run as an Independent?

It would certainly make for a very interesting election.
At this time it is really rather dull. Two candidates with unrealistic view of reality!

Jay Mason, New Brunswick, usa

Obama will not choose Hillary, nor should he. He will choose a white male w/ military and/or long-standing experience as an elected politician. Hillary adds nothing. Independents and moderate Republicans--Obamacans--hate her. Bill is a loose cannon. They have a fraud trial in Aug. Nope, won't happen

Dr. Bev, San Francisco, CA

Hillary might offer herself as John McCain's Vice Present. He certainly has turned herself into John McCain's biggest campaign asset.

Jules James, Seattle, USA

"Yesterday, Mrs Clinton’s spokesman said: “She is not seeking the vice-presidency, and no one speaks for her, but her."

No one speaks for her...except her spokesman apparantly

David Pickford, Oxford, United Kingdom

This woman DESPERATELY wants the VP role. In case Obama or McCain mess-up as President and she nips in the back-door. Job done!

Do not trust Billary, there is something about her personality that simply does not stack-up

IPD, Leeds, UK

Mrs Clinton should be ashamed of her sleazy conduct during this campaign. Now, when she should be uniting the Party, her plan seems to be one of hobbling him (by claiming ill treatment) so that he cannot win against McCain. She will no doubt direct her supporters to vote their consciences; (wink).

Charles Murray, Toronto, Canada

Obama without Clinton will be a disaster; she makes up for what he lacks, both in experience and for attracting votes. 18 million of those can make the difference between winning and losing and four more years of Republican missteps. As for a roll call, all the better to show unity in the Party.

David Cunard, Los Angeles, United States

Hillary Clinton is not in the Presidential race for the American People nor for the Democratic Party. Hillary Clinton is in it for Hillary Clinton.

Geoff Butcher, Farnham, UK

Hilary had won would there be any talk of Obama being the Vice President?

patrick moore, tokyo, japan