Clinton calls for unity

Fantastic speech!

In am still super bitter that she isn't the candidate running for president. This is the end of her career. She was robbed and America has hell to pay for it, in the future. Sad.

Wow. What a speech. Top that Barack! Can't wait for Joe. Obama08! Bye Bye Repo-blicans

What do women want? Obviously your writer has a demeaning view of women -- they are undoubtedly choosing McCain over Barack over a disappointed case of gender identity politics. How ridiculous can you get !?!

ALL the voters need to decide not only on the basis of policy but also on the basis of character. On that basis Obama loses. Obama was willing to stiff the voters in Michigan. Obama lied about his failure to pass nuclear leak legislation. Obama claimed Wright, Pfleger and Meeks as spiritual mentors. Obama caved on FISA. I could go on.

Great speech. So Presidential. Clinton found her stride but too late. Why not before instead of the hate that came from her heart, why now? Why not then? But good for her. Perhaps the first time I witnessed her first time selfless, generous dignity. But why so late, why now, why not beore?

Hillary did what she needed to do. My hat to her.

I heard the speech on the radio on the way home and I am completely moved by her words. To think I was swayed by the Republican press is an outrage. People of the USA need to stand up and vote for the future of all.

Vote Obama!

I'm sad that Mrs. Clinton will not be able to give us all free health care like she promised.

hillary was wonderful, she will be president in 2012, just wait and see, she will win in 2012!

Wow lady. Why are you so mad? We dont need anger. We need to be wise and smart at this crucial juncture.

Please dont be bitter. Be sweet and elect Barrack otherwise America will truly have to go through hell.

Cheers!

Please.

Great speech! Your quote from Tucker Bounds only proves the point. The woman made every effort to unite the party and, I think, succeeded. Listen to what she said, not what she didn't say.

Hillary should have been the nominee. She's a million times smarter and more experienced than Obama.

You folks who voted for Obama were nuts.

It is crystal clear and she spelled it out for us. It would be totally self defeating to vote for anyone but Obama. If we believe we need a regime change, Obama is our guy. We won't get what this country needs with McCain. So cross your fingers and vote.

It Is time to come together. We as Democrats must make the past the past and move forward together. Barack Obama now has the support he needs to be our leader.

Sad that we lost FOUR years of her presidency!

How was she robbed? What was she doing when Obama was winning 11 consecutive primaries? It was a close, tough primary, but she lost. There was no hanging chad controversy. I don't know what robbery you're talking about.

That really was a great speech. Hillary said so much that was so true and that needed to be said. Like she asked, were we in it just for her or the actual issues? All Clinton supporters should back Barack Obama now because he will get done what Hillary wants done. Support Hillary along with all those hurting in America by electing Obama!

End of her career? No way! Hillary's too stubborn to fade away. She'll be around for much longer than you think.

Robbed? Was Senator Clinton somehow entitled to the Presidency? Reminder: no one is.

I know exactly how the Clinton supporters feel. I'm still smarting over Estes Kefauver not winning the nomination in 1952. Sure, I've let my bitterness eat me up inside and ruin my life. But the important thing is to stay mad and by God let everyone know how mad you are. Kefauver was robbed, robbed I tell you. All the problems in this country since then can be traced back to this sad outrage. And don't get me started on that Adlai Stevenson character. All tongue and no substance, that one. It still makes me mad to talk about it.

That really was a great speech. Hillary said so much that was so true and that needed to be said. Like she asked, were we in it just for her or the actual issues? All Clinton supporters should back Barack Obama now because he will get done what Hillary wants done. Support Hillary along with all those hurting in America by electing Obama!

Dorsett, get over it and get over yourself. I supported Hillary in the primary, but it just din't go her way. Your dubious accusation that she was robbed is insane. Obama is the candidate now. Move on or shut the hell up.

Hillary should be nominated. She is the peoples choice. THERE IS NO WAY THAT BARACK CAN WIN. MOST OF HILLARY'S PEOPLE WILL NOT VCOTE FOR BARACK.

Barack's judgment looks pretty bad for not picking Hillary as VP! Makes you question his judgment on future issues.

is it personal..they are all on the same side..why the bitterness..no crown for anybody to carry home ..

I am not going to throw away what Hillary has worked so hard for in this election. That is why I am voting for Obama! Hillary will be a strong ally and friend in the Senate for the next administration and I am sure she will have a place of high regard and influence.

She ran a great campaign, could have beaten anyone. Except, once in a lifetime opponent such as Obama. I supported her but the campaign was fair. Now we must be united.

No way is the end of her career. She is far too good for such judgement.

how was she robbed? cmonnnnn. this is a democracy, and u have to accept losing as well. it doesnt matter if obama won by one vote, a win is a win in a democratically elected country. what is it u hillary supporters want? u guys are bein ridiculous.

Hillary gave the speech that was needed. And with great eloquence.

It wasn't everything I would have wanted to hear from her - no "I'm sorry," for starters - but given her distasteful, narcissistic behavior in the primary, it was a lot better than I was hoping for.

And as for the charges that she was "robbed" or that the primary system is "flawed," I think it's time for her sore-loser supporters to listen to what she's saying and admit that she lost, fair and square, and that it's time to move on, instead of allowing pettiness to undo everything she's fought for. If you think the first major female candidate in our nation's history wouldn't be aghast at the notion of voting for an anti-choice crank like McCain, then you really weren't much of a Hillary supporter in the first place.

For my part, I hope she opens the way for a female president, because it's long past time we had one... but I'm glad that female president isn't going to be her.

While Obama may or may not be the perfect candidate, the whole issue of experience is completely ridiculous.

Look at George W. Bush - a man with clearly, very little going on upstairs - and look at how much of his agenda he managed to push through: right-wingers on the Supreme Court; an unnecessary and destructive war in Iraq; tax cuts for the wealthy; and so forth. If a man like George Bush can get that much of his will enacting, don't you think Obama - who was the president of the Harvard Law Review (which is a big deal, if you didn't know) - will at least be able to advance part of his agenda?

I hope people keep in mind that the alternative is so much worse.

McCain has years of failures to look back on, from crashing planes in Vietnam, to the Keating 5, to the embarassment of McCain-Feingold (way to keep the money out of politics!!), to losing the 2000 nomination to one of the worst presidents in our nation's history. If you vote for McCain, you're going to get what you deserve - a loser who will keep our country on the wrong path.

Can't wait to see the Obama haters now. Any one that was truly for Hillary would never dishonor her by not baking Obama. To do so would be saying that she has no character which would hamper her next election bid. Can you say cabinet position for Hillary?

Absolutely brilliant speech-!! Hopefully her "super bitter" followers will listen to what she said, and unite. Voting for McCain, or not voting at all is not only myopic, but a complete diss to Hillary Clinton and this country's future. Wake up-!!

BTW: She is not "finished"...she's a very powerful, strong woman who still has a lot of good work to continue and she will *be back* with an eye toward the White House.

S. Dorsett: Unfortunate that you'd wish "America hell to pay."
Otherwise, great speech and a great opportunit for those of us not pouting in the corner. Finally America being what a real leader must be; humble, supportive and part of the team!!!

It is sad that Obama could not overcome the internal personal and political challenges, the same internal factors that JFK faced when campaigning against Nixon, but did rise to the challenge for the betterment of the country. JFK selected LBJ, his rival and, someone whom he did not care for. LBJ was hard nosed, a trench war fare fighter and consummate politician, JFK, the young idealist with little real political experience, who advocated change.

We see the effect of that limited and self-centered decision. Fear of internecine battles on the convention floor. Tepid endorsement of Obama by Clinton followers and funders. This is not the wisdom of a leader who could have healed the breach

Now grab your rifle and go to church Miss Super Bitter.

Or you can choose to do whats best for the future of your children and country and really educate yourself on Obama's platform and realize he is the best candidate for all of us. Alternatively, simmer in your bitterness and vote McCain and then jump off a bridge for your sin and misery.

Somebody please tell this Tucker clown that Hillary would not support Obama so enthusiastically if she did not think he was ready for the Presidency and 20 million Americans wouldn't have selected him as the Democratic nominee.

Also, how is anyone really prepared to be President. I can only look at the last 8 years and conclude that unless he really is a stooge for corporate America, George was totally unprepared.

S. Dorsett, Hillary's career is far from over. She has just begun, don't be ridiculous.

S. Dorsett: Unfortunate that you'd wish "America hell to pay."
Otherwise, great speech and a great opportunity for those of us not pouting in the corner. Finally America being what a real leader must be; humble, supportive and part of the team!!!

For once I have to agree with the Republican Party: Hillary Clinton only paid lip service to endorsing Obama. Her endorsement was (intentionally, I believe) luke warm. She wants to have it both ways: She wants credit for being a good Democrat in support of unity; she wants her supporters to vote for McCain this year so she can run again in 4 years. Well in four years, Obama supporters won't be supporting Clinton!

I'm not sure all Americans can connect with Hillary's "Sisterhood of the traveling pantsuits." I am a feminist and I just can't. How is it that she's not sensitive to such ya-ya sisterhood crap so ouitside the pale of mainstream America. We're regular Americans, not part of some hysterical cult such language evokes. No, she doesn't really care, otherwise she'd watch her nuances. VComments like that make one's skin crawl! Yeaow!

Hillary spoke with grace, pride, and dignity. I too am terribly disappointed that she was not the presidentia nominee, and Obama will need to prove himself before he gets my vote. However, it's not the end of Hillary's career. She's earned senior status and will --- if Obama has any brains -- be offered a place in his cabinet. Whether she takes it or not is up to her.

It is a sad state of affairs, however, that even less developed countries have accepted women as prime ministers and presidents and that the US has not yet had one. I think, though, that we need to look at the big picture for the future, even if it means holding our noses.

Barbara Dwyer/San Francisco

Fantastic speech. She hit a home run!

i feel as though my colon has been cleaved by a political probe that while forced upon me was strangely perhaps perversely delicious. oh hillary my sweet man o woman luscious flower of sexual ambiguity give it to me hard and in the ass of my body politic. you are a vision of power of certainty of incisiveness of hope standing over me peering down into the valley of rectal bleeding, save me a blessed wearer of pants that should be a skirt but could not possibly be feminine enough to hide your man part. oh yeahhhhhhhhh..

She gave a great speech and she said the right things. I'm a 44 YO woman with an MBA and although I voted for her in the primaries, I am going to vote for Obama because god forbid we have another Republican in the White House. McCain is too old, can't keep track of his assets, graduated at the bottom of his class and Wesley Clark ,or who ever said it, is right that being a POW doesn't qualify you to be president or commander in chief. He may have served his country, but if Kerry should have been swift boated, so should McCain for his own record.

As I think about the the possibility, once again, of the Clinton premeditative motivations, I just wonder if her speech was really geared to insight her followers heartbroken suffers into a more steadfast resolve to try and vote her in. Why didn't Clinton take that away with her when she left the stage once and for all. Why didn't she withdraw name. Selfless, I don't know about that. A contrived turmoil is more like it. History predicts the future and although subtle, just maybe that's what we witnessed tonight by way of her speech. Geeeez

I'm not sure all Americans can connect with Hillary's "Sisterhood of the traveling pantsuits." I am a feminist and I just can't. How is it that as bright as she is, she's not sensitive to such ya-ya sisterhood crap so ouitside the pale of mainstream America. We're regular Americans, not part of some exclusive hysterical sorority that, regrettably, such ebullient language evokes. No, she doesn't really care, otherwise she'd watch her nuances. Comments like that sisterhood business make one's skin crawl! Would Obama or McCain say brotherhood?? How politic would that be? Yeaow! I'm offended.

I agree that it was a phenomenal speech. However, Clinton Supporters should not be bitter as she was not robbed. Obama's nomination was secured fairly and in alignment with democratic policies. This is NOT the end of her career. Senator Clinton has a great deal to offer but It is really not about Clinton or Obama. It will take all of us to change America. Bottom Line- If Supporters of Clinton aren't willing to see the "big picture" America will be at a huge disadvantage. I am an Obama supporter but if the roles were reversed I would be willing to look to heal and unite the party. All I see is wasted energy and creating more avenues for thr other side to exploit the disconnect.

great speech but she should of been the one i still dont buy it she had different
out look on everything they the endorsers didnt want a women as president
so they endorsed her rival she would of made the biggest change in history
she is as tuff as nails and holds her head high with due respect for all.She was
my choice way before she ever thought of running if this country would of let her run, she would of made a big difference.my choice is her.

She only reinforced why more than 18 million Americans voted for her! I do believe the Democrats missed their opportunity. You will never hear Obama explain so clearly on his vision on how to change the future. Instead he keeps repeating "change", but cannot deliver his plan for change. Despite her unity speech; this Democrat will vote for McCain..or Nader..

Great speech FOR HILLARY and NOT OBAMA. She didn't even vouch for him or say he would be a good leader. It was all about her and why she ran for president. Such a joke. F liberals.

Hilary Clinton - perfect 10
The international image of the United States has been taking a battering lately. Hearing her speech on what she (and America) stands for makes me very proud to be an American ! Obama will bring fresh air to American politics. To have an Afro-Caucasian elected as a president is like having a caucasian to be an elected president in an Asian country. This can only happen in America !

Well, it's the Supreme Court Stupid. I'm a Hillary supporter but I guess it's Obama now for the afore mentioned reason.

Black or white, an arrogant man is an arrogant man. If we're to have real change we need an arrogant woman...which, of course, would make republican balls shrivel instantly not to mention a few dem balls also. After all they are the weaker sex.

i have been hadly so moved by a speech as HRS tonight's speech. indeed to me she has become an american icon. may god bless her for making me realize what's at stake in this election and for the first time considering to vote for obama. but for those establishment foe who conspired to disrespect her for her gender they should be thankfull bill and her still remain faithfull to the democratic party.

I find it concerning that so many of you still find the need to compare Obama and Clinton. The dog would have caught the rabbit if it wouldn't have stopped and taken a shit.

For the love of the party...get over it.

Hillary showed just why she should have been the nominee or, at very least, Obama's better half. The fact that he could not "reach across the aisle" within his own party, to select the lady who ran right alongside him to the end, is very telling of his lack of readiness to set "partisan" politics and ego aside as he says is so necessary to "unite" and to lead. If there is regret about having re-elected Bush,
there will even more regardless of whether Obama wins or loses; there is now before us a no-win choice.

You all are a bunch of liberal losers. You guys suck so much that in an election that you should be running away with, McCain is winning. Until the democrat party becomes ledd liberal it is going nowhere.

McCain is poorly prepared to lead a country of working people facing daily challenges of how ro make a living, how to sustain a workable future, and how to save a planet.. Rhetoric does not suffice - we've had 8 years of that, rather it is life's day-to-day struggles and a keen ability to read the face of our compicated planet - not war heroism - that will lead us forward into the technologically complex and multifaceted global experience of the 21st century. To survive, we must have a leader who can read the times, think on his feet, respond with intuition and savvy, and not be paralyzed by confusion on the issues that we face globally and nationally..

I voted for Hillary in the primary in Ohio. Thank you Hillary for a great speech, and your continued leadership. I share your values, and I heard your message - I am voting Obama.

Hillary's speech was very eloquent and persuasive. I'm so glad to hear someone
finally speak about the "issues", instead of more fluff. Thank you Hillary!

I voted for Clinton but her speech will not 'make" me vote for Liar Obama. She has to support Obama, don't you get it? The Democratic leaders would burn her to the stake if she did not support him fully; her Senate days would be hell. Look at Joe L. and what the Democrats tried to do to him. They, the Democrats, are devils.

McCain is the Man. He is getting better and better in the polls. People are starting to realize that Obama is not presidential material, at least not for the United States. He spent most of his youth in foreign countries, Muslim countries. He's brainwashed. Michelle had a great speech writer(s). She is a revolutionist. She should have read her college thesis tonight, then you would really know her. I read it a few years ago but it is no longer available on the internet and her college has closed it to anyone, so you know its hot stuff.

Hillary resurrected memories of the so called great economy under her hubby. Hmmmm. My recollection is that the economy during the Clinton years was an economy of smoke and mirrors built on a foundation of quicksand that benefited the few at the expense of the many, punctuated by the DotCom bubble bursting. Seems at the end of the Clinton years, most of middle America's retirement accounts (the population Hillary so claims to want to fight for) were worse off than before B. Clinton became president. Then no sooner had the Clintons left the White House than we learn of all the corporate scandal, accounting fraud, etc. that occured under the "anything goes/truth is a relative concept" years of the Clinton White House. And there is talk of Obama seeking economic advice from Robert Rubin- heaven help us. Hillary ought to get use to her last hurrah; her presidential aspirations are going the fate of Gore and Kerry.

honestly, the government should just come in and fix everything. once obama gets in, we can pay more in taxes each year and foot the bill for more spending on programs we don't even know about yet. where does all this f-in sense of entitlement come from? seriously? why is it the governments responsibility to hand hold everyone from birth to death? why are people so god damn obssessed with "new thinking" and "new ways" and this idiot. THIS GUY HAS NO FRIGGIN EXPERIENCE. you ask him a question and all you get is BS and NO DEFINITIVE ANSWERS. All these damn yahoos in this state are friggin liberals and contend they are "open" to new ideas. are you open to common sense? seriously, you vote for barack, your taxes are going up, spending will go up and WE foot the bill.

I believe in Jason's metaphor....couldn't have stated better.

Remember Hillary might be a good pres but your not voting for Hillary your voting for Obama. Hillary has to say to vote for him it's in her best interest but it might not be the best thing for people.Ask your self why tax's have raised sense Dem's have taken over congress and why we spent $338.00 billion on free stuff for illegal immigrants .? Why has gas gone up in the last year?Why do illegals get to vote? You don't hear any thing on the voting of illegals because they want their vote.Voting is meant to be for Americans not everyone who wants to vote.It's all about the party's now ,not about what America needs. It's so sad.

#32, first of all, George Bush has more experience than Obama. He was Governor of Texas. Second of all, president of Harvard Law Review is no big deal -- it's a student paper. It's ridiculous for a Presidential candidate to put "president of a student paper" as an entry in his resume. Obama has no real accomplishments to speak of. Thirdly, McCain has many failures, but he also has successes. He has lived a full life. Obama, I repeat, has nothing to speak of.

As a former contributor to the Harvard Law Review I can honestly tell you that the president of the HLR is a figurehead slot. They are suppose to be an editor-in-chief but Barack pretty much let anything submitted be published. It was politically correct for H to have an African-American listed as the HLR editor.

Please look at those who have and are influencing Barack. Ranging from Ayers to Wright. That tells you more about the man than anything else.

Throw in his wife with her Mussolini-like comments about us:

"Barack Obama will require you to work. He is going to demand that you shed your cynicism, to put down your division, that you come out of your isolation, that you move out of your comfort zones, that your push yourselves to be better and engaged. Barack will never allow you to go back to your lives as usual."

Her comments are yet another example of the Obama's cynical view of Americans. According to them, we are lazy, lethargic, non-contributors and have little desire to make our lives better without the government telling us how to do it. No different than calling us gun-toting, bible-clutching sloths.

Our lives can do with the Obama's.