Were other messages sent from Hillary Clinton's Saturday surrender?

Nobody's complaining here, but did anybody else notice a couple of unusual things about Hillary Clinton's weekend "event" where she suspended her own one-time, sure-thing presidential campaign and endorsed her more successful Democratic presidential rival, Sen. Barack Obama?

Obama himself couldn't make it to the Washington unity event. The victor had the day off in Chicago and was seen heading out with his golf clubs. Aides said he watched the speech on a computer.

Who knows, maybe he wasn't even invited. Clinton and Obama have exchanged some pretty sharp barbs in recent months and that's going to take some time for each of them to pretend to get over. They'll no doubt have some kind of friendly joint media event in the near future. Ten gallons of gas says they raise clasped hands.

Clinton said all the right things in her speech, mentioned Obama 15 times by name. It was, not surprisingly, a moment for her people and mostly about her campaign. You can read The Ticket's account of her remarks and the full text here. (There's also a new retrospective photo gallery of her historic campaign available here.)

"Today, as I suspend my campaign," she said, "I congratulate him on the victory he has won and the extraordinary race he has run. I endorse him, and throw my full support behind him. And I ask all of you to join me in working as hard for Barack Obama as you have for me."

The clear words were delivered dutifully with a strong voice and we'll all no doubt see them repeated many times in coming weeks by the Obama campaign, which must desperately find a strategy to hold the crucial Clinton supporters in the Democratic column on Nov. 4. Clinton says she'll help with that.

But watch the video here. And look at Clinton's face. Are those

teeth clenched? Because that face is sure not smiling warmly as she carefully reads verbatim her heartfelt words of admiration and endorsement.

The other thing that had escaped our notice until we got a message from loyal Ticket reader Michelle and heard about a heated debate going on over at Facebook is, look a few seconds at the Clinton family in this photo from Saturday.

Notice anything?

The Ticket usually leaves celebrity sartorial observations to our fellow bloggers at LATimes.com. But check out the Clintons' wardrobes for this celebration of a remarkable, genderly historic and narrowly defeated campaign and the earnest endorsement of the party's new Chosen One.

All three of the Clintons are perfectly dressed -- for a funeral.

Nothing wrong with that, of course. It was a death of sorts. Personal choice rules. But in major national political campaigns, where appearances are so important because television images are so important, such things don't happen by accident.

Perhaps these simultaneous wardrobe selections are not symbolism or a silent statement or an unconscious reflection of their feelings after all these months and millions of dollars of useless campaigning.

Three dark suits all at once is probably just a coincidence. What do you think?

(To see some of Sen. Clinton's other color preferences during her campaign, click on the Read more line below.)

--Andrew Malcolm

Photo Credits: Justin Sullivan / Getty Images

It's true we pay less attention to the dark suits that male candidates wear like uniforms because a) dark suits are boring and b) they wear them like uniforms.

When Obama went with the open collar, that was carefully noted, however, as was his on-again-off-again-now-on-again-because-the-general-election-campaign is starting flag lapel pin.

Who could forget thorough coverage of Obama's uncoverage last fall on his Hawaii vacation when he was photographed not wearing any shirt?

And, let's be honest, if John McCain or Rep. Ron Paul ever did show up in a salmon-colored two-piece or a tailored, bright blue knit jersey outfit with matching scarf, chances are you'd read about it somewhere.

The Clintons were not into much clothing color for Saturday's official public recogniton of the end (for now) of a political dynasty that never really began.

But here are some other examples of Sen. Clinton's color preferences during her campaign:

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Photo Credits: AP; CNN; NBC; Stan Honda / AFP / Getty Images

Comments

[blondshag]

Barack Hussein Obama is the presidential nomination THUG produced by the Superdelegates, NOT the Voters. Hillary Rodham Clinton is the right president for America.

As 1 of the 18,000,000 voters and supporters for Hillary Rodham Clinton, my association with the Democratic Party DID CRACK THROUGH THE GLASS CEILING and my November vote is very secure with John McCain now.

'HOPE' the other 17,999,999 voter for Hillary Rodham Clinton will do the very same thing and vote for John McCain in November. If I am not voting for Hillary Rodham Clinton in November--just why on earth would I be voting for Barach Hussein Obama. Get Real!

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON is the GREATEST campaigner in American History!

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON is the BETTER of the two Democratic Presidential Candidates!

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON is ELECTABILITY!

~~~~'HOPE' that the Superdelegates have time to do some serious soul searching before the Democratic Convention and change the Endorsement to Hillary Rodham Clinton--the Candidate that Can Produce the Democratic Presidential WIN for America....and the Candidate that Can Get America Back On Track with opportunities for All People.

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO JOHN MCCAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NO HILLARY =
NO VOTE FOR BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA.
NO HILLARY =
YES-VOTE FOR JOHN MCCAIN.

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[S U Atkinson]

As always, Hillary is alwyas being dissed. If it isn't her hair it's her clothes. She was gracious in her speech but you had to find fault. I refuse to vote for the other guy and will vote for McCain this year.

[Hirotomi Takemitsu]

I think you're nit-picking. Clinton has a very serious face when endorsing Obama. It's not something she wanted to do, so I wouldn't expect her to be all "happy-clappy" about endorsing Obama! But she's not clenching her teeth as if saying the endorsement is killing her!
I think her endorsement and what she said was alot more than I expected....from her. I was pleasantly surprised.
As for the clothes....to make such an observation is ridiculous. So what about what they wore. It doesn't mean anything!
Look at Clinton's mother. She had on bright clothes.
So what they wore means nothing!
Just be happy she's not the Democratic nominee!!

[MyDug]

Oh my god! You can't even let the woman lose with dignity! Quit picking on her! Just picking. That is all you are doing. Nothing here is substantial, it is just picking picking picking. What's the problem? Are you so afraid of strong women that you can't let one stand you have to instead try and tear her down?! Try is all, 'cause you failed... she is seen as having more grit and more grace and being more human than ever after this campaign.

[Char]

you're kidding, right?

[Wm Tate]

Other messages were sent as well. Hillary "suspended" her campaign; she didn't end it. Nor, to my knowledge, has she freed her delegates. It is still telling that, at her Tuesday night event, they played the Tom Petty song, "I Won't Back Down," which probably reflects the Clintons' true feelings.
-Wm Tate,

(Let's be fair. Suspending is SOP. Edwards did it. Huckabee did it. Romney didn't. It gives them some bargaining chips for better treatment at the conv., maybe future admin. jobs for supporters, etc. Not particular to HRC.)

[Tom J]

I don't know what the Facebook corwd is saying, but...

The dark clothing may have been intended to help subdue the crowd by implying a serious, sober occasion. There was concern about how much booing and catcalling towards Obama would occur. Clothing helps set the tone.

As the photo shows, Bill wore a birght yellow tie and Hillary wore a bright blue top under her dark suit, so they weren't totally color-deprived. This was not a victory celebration, and the dark suits also showed some respect for what Clinton's supporters were feeling.

[L. Smith]

She was wearing brown and aqua, the colors of one of the popular t-shirts in the campaign. If you take a closer look into the crowd, you'll see some of those t-shirts. It's interesting how people try to make something of nothing. Perhaps you should just try to stick with what she said and quit using your biases to create something entirely different.

[Pamela E. Foster]

So glad you addressed the Clintons' group wardrobe choice for this big day.

[benda russell]

ISN'T IT TIME TO STOP WITH THE HILLARY BASHING
OR ALWAYS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING BAD TO SAY.
FOR GODS SAKE, ARE YOU A PYSCIC??? DO YOU
THINK IT IS TIME TO USE THAT ON THE OBAMAS??
PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE THE REASON SHE LOST AND
WHY PEOPLE LIKE ME ARE SWITCHING PARTIES!!!
GET A LIFE !!!!!

[Laura]

You mentioned funeral and I am still mourning over Hillary not being our Democratic canadidate. I thought of not voting at all unless Hillary became running mate but I could not consciously do that. I have NO CHOICE but to vote Obama but I do it just to assist in making sure McCain does not get in. I will not be spending anymore of my time focused on this campaign. All I can say is if he gets in I better see some ACTION. Do yo hear that Obama? Action, because I have not seen your strength. Get Hillary on the ticket or say good bye to your opportunity to UNITE us.

[dot sparer]

another thing to notice: when hillary talks about herself and her campaign, she looks up smiling at the end of the sentence. when she talks about obama, she looks down with no smile at the end of the sentence
dot sparer, athens, georgia

[Steven]

You all are really reaching, here. A yellow tie like that at a funeral? A turquoise blue blouse? I'm not sure what kind of funerals you've attended, but...

[Mira]

I praise Senator Clinton for the most moving, gracious surrender speech. Stop criticizing the Clinton's for every little thing that means nothing.
Senator Clinton, former President Bill Clinton, and daughter Chelsea are all very brilliant minds, and they have so much good to offer our Country. We need the Clinton's! If Obama becomes our President, he needs to bring Senator Clinton and Bill Clinton into his political circle and work together for world peace!
The Clinton's are highly respected throughout the world! As far as their choice of color that the three Clinton's wore, they all were fabulously dressed.
Shall we start in on Michelle Obama, and her choice of clothing, color, and style?!?!
Lets face it, Senator Clinton and family all have CLASS!

[BJ]

Their clothes were obvious subliminal statements.

No need to expound on it... but Hillary supporters get the message.

NO WE WON'T!!!

Obama does have a problem in November... several, I might add. While he can count on the Black votes, I wonder how many "young" votes will actually get out.
He can forget about Hillary supporters, altho a few may join, the majority will either stay home or vote McCain. He will also have a problem with middle class votes. I sincerely think, the DNC has turned off quite a few Democrats this election. I don't remember any primary being this divisive. So many people are aware the DNC had made it's decision long before the voting even started. They wanted Obama, and to hell with Hillary.
We know this, and we will respond to it.

[Christopher Franklin]

I think you need to judge facial expressions more accurately. My view is she kept a straight and serious face on her at the time to let her fans know she is serious and not fooling around.They all could have decided to dress like like they would at a funeral because her campaign DID DIE that day...

[Jenni]

I believe that the Clintons wore black to symbolize that they are stepping out of the limelight now and finally acknowledging Obama as the spotlight winner.

[l]

Here is another omission to PLEASE take note of: Mrs.Clinton never mentioned John McCain in her Saturday speech--as in, "We must help Sen. Obama defeat JOHN MCCAIN in November." I believe she was sneding a signal to her supporters that while she would give full-throated lip sevrice to supporting Obama they could with good conscience go and sign up for McCain.

[Marin]

will you people ever be happy?

[PacificGatePost]

The strange hypocritical world of politics now finds Hillary supporting Obama ---

http://pacificgatepost.blogspot.com/2008/06/inevitable-hypocrisy-of-politics.html

[Billw]

HOW OBAMA "WON"

Even though Obama's past reeks with associating with shady characters, terrorist supporters, and a racist anti-American “Pastor”, sexism, race, and the “Wright baggage” not being known during the first 11 primaries overrode Clinton's support of more astute people. Then the media in effect gave Obama millions of dollars worth of free advertising by mostly giving him a free pass. This because they did not want to risk being accused of playing the race card. Also Obama outspent Clinton by far on ads, and he still beat her by only 2%. Without the above Clinton would be the nominee today.

That Obama received the above support to achieve the position of democratic candidate for the Presidency does not speak well for the democrats or even for America. Too bad.

[Toon Moene]

Did you noticed this one (Obama's reaction on Clinton's Saturday speech):

In response, Mr Obama said Mrs Clinton had "shattered barriers on behalf of my daughters and women everywhere, who now know that there are no limits to their dreams".

I (a white male) noticed it immediately: His daughters - not his wife.
I'm quite sure this is entirely by chance, but this is what makes women furious.

[meohmy]

VERY NOTEWORTHY OBSERVATION!!!!!

[kat]

You know what I notice here? One of the best examples of anti Hillary media bias I've seen yet.

This woman did everything everyone asked her to do. She graciously bowed out, thanked everyone, had no bitter words for her oppenent, she endorsed him and asked her supporters to back him. Yet the media is desperately trying to find fault with her speech.

I have seen and read attacks on Hillary's body language, choice of words (why did she say his name so many times) her facial expressions and her gestures. Now this. Now the L.A. Times is giving ink to some idiot who thinks the Clintons were disprespectful in their wardrobe choices by looking like they were on their way to a funeral. So? What if they felt that way? Is it a slap to Obama? Or something they are going through?

I've personally never seen Bill Clinton in a light colored suit and Chelsey's outfit seems pretty consistent and appropriate. If Hillary wanted to bury her campaign and move on then let her. If she feels like she's at a funeral then that's her business- she has the right.

[Thomas Snow]

There are two major kinds of prejudice that have inflicted suffering in the United States, as well as the rest of the World, racial and gender. Supporters of Obama seem to forget that the one involving gender is longer standing and more powerful. After all, did Obama face hecklers like Clinton did that were telling her to go back to the kitchen? Hillary said it beautifully when she said the "biggest glass ceiling had yet to be broken." If Obama wants us to over come one form of prejudice had he and his followers not practice yet another? Is it not a form of hypocrisy to practice one kind of prejudice and yet expect others to overcome another?

[Thomas Mantle]

The comment from the woman who is going to vote for McCain now that Obama illustrates the sad but very real ignorance that exists within the Democratic party. That is to say, the very idea, that one would vote for a candidate who is anti-abortion and has vowed to continue Bush's record of appointing conservative judges - to say the least - is insane. All those HIlary supporters who care MORE about the cult of personality that is Hilary, above any of the issues that she has FOUGHT so hard for and that McCain, stand against ,is the very reason it is so hard for Democrts to win... I suggest the writer votes for McCain, as she said she wil, and proudly stand behind all those things he stands for which she is voting for... NO universal healthcare - not even the attempt - he disagrees with the whole idea/he has said we should go to Canada if we want Universal healtcare, no more women's rights to choose, conservative judges, an extended war, LESS social services for working Americans, less funding for schools!!

GO BLOND SHAG, AND HILARY SUPPORTERS LIKE YOU GO!! HILARY WILL BE SO PROUD OF YOU NOW THAT YOU , BECAUSE YOU ARE PETTY AND BITTER, DESTROY AMERICA!! GO BLOND SHAG!!

[Aie]

Obama will not choose Hillary as VP. Trinity Church and Wright will not allow it to happen and Obama and his racist followers will never allow Clinton to be on his ticket.

[Clara@Bristol]

I continue to be amazed at the way people whine about everything. We are now trying to qualify where gender bias is worse than racial bias. You're kidding me right!?! Neither is good, period. Nobody stole the election from Hillary Clinton because she is a woman. Have you guys been following this thing for the entire 16 months? The press has always analyzed the First Lady's outfits, with the exception of Laura Bush for some reason. Remember when they talked a whole lot even about young Chelsea Clinton? This is nothing new. It did not start with the campaign. Somebody had fed a lot of women the belief that the Obama camp was demeaning Clinton. I never saw that. When all the foolishness went down with Rev Wright, I did not see the Clinton camp trying to help stave off what they all know was a false charge of racism. 'Bittergate' was capitalized upon by the Clinton camp--elitism. None of these 'isms' is good, but so many have joined the fight late and are blabbing out of ignorance. Hillary Clinton had this thing to win but didn't merely because of bad planning and Bill Clinton. She even had the Black votes. There was that foolish debate about whether Obama should be considered African-American or black enough since his heritage did not come through slavery. All the 'big' black pundits where across the airways then. Once Bill Clinton-'The first Black President'-opened his mouth in South Carolina, the black votes shifted. Don't whine to me about how much people voted against Hillary Clinton because she is a woman. It was a fair fight and she lost. I say that the amount of people who voted against a woman and those who voted against a black person probably come out in a wash anyway. It is this petty, whiny foolishness that ticks me off about women. By the way, I went to all-female school through my first year of college plus I have 6 sisters.

[Andrew]

I agree fully with Thomas Mantle's comments above. The rabid Hillary followers posting here remind me more of a cult than of voters with well thought out political positions. Truly childish and embarassing to the Democratic party.

[Judy Kilgore]

Senator Obama is simply unacceptable as President of the United States for all the reasons which have been listed ad nauseum all over the internet. In addition, we need to show the MSM that we will not let them choose who we will vote for, which they have effectively tried to do by constantly slamming Hillary Clinton and not even reporting the FACTS about Obama until they absolutely had to. The DNC needs to be taught a lesson, as well. So I hope that every Clinton supporter will unite and vote for Senator McCain in November. At least we know what to expect from McCain and a Democratic plurality in Congress will put brakes on him, anyway.

Voice your disgust and anger and distrust at the polls! Drastic times call for drastic measures.

Let me add that here is one Clinton supporter who does not want her on the ticket with this train wreck waiting to happen. Say hello to King George from the far left if Obama gets elected. What a nightmarish thought! (And how ironic that Obama claims that Senator McCain is a Bush clone!)

[Alessandro Machi]

I've started the Fair Reflection protest movement. In lieu of a donation to the DNC, just mail in a small compact mirror to the Democratic National party as a reminder that fair reflection matters.

Hillary Clinton won less net delegates by winning in Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana and Nevada, than Barack Obama won from the Minnesota Caucus only!

Clearly the democratic national party has chosen to ignore the principal of fair reflection, fairly reflecting the will of the popular vote for some other slimy agenda.

Go ahead Obama backers, explain to us Hillary Supporters why it is fair and ethical that Obama got more net delegates from Minnesota than Hillary got from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Michigan, Nevada and Indiana, all states that Hillary won in.

http://www.Fair-Reflection.com
http://www.Florida-Michigan.com
http://www.CaucusCheating.com
http://www.Hillary-Wins.com

[Angelino, CA]

Mr. Malcolm,

You are obviously a very STUPID Obama supporter or a very SMART McCain supporter.

[alee21]

Hillary has to do what she has to do to stay politically alive. If I were in her place, I wouldn't be going all soft and gooey on Obami, the guy with the thin resume, the not-so-funny ignorance of world affairs, the associations with some of the most unsavory types around. Obami is a thin-skinned selected, not elected, affirmative action candidate who will go down in history as the great pretender, who lost the GE when all the stars were aligned (I am paraphrasing someone else here but I don't remember exactly who) for a Democratic victory.

[Middle Aged White Woman for Obama]

All you Hlilary supporters stop your whining. Most of the candidates I voted for during my last 45 years as a voted never made the Presidency. Did I whine about it?? No. I just took it. Now I've taken eight years of that idiot Bush and I DIDN'T VOTE FOR HIM. THAT'S FOR SURE. I loved Jack and Bobby Kennedy and had to live thorugh their assassinations. So you Clinton supporters, Stop your crying and MAN UP!! So your candidate didn't make it. Be good democrats and vote for OBAMA!! He's the man you whining women.

[robinia]

To Bill, Hillar and Chelsea;

This is the first time things have NOT gone your way since campaigning to become the first family of Arkansas. You have been priveleged to experience invincibility for a good period of earthly time.

Welcome back to earth. Knock, knock, you are MORTAL! I think many people will miss berating you.

To all HIllary supporters, particularly the women. It's time to make badly needed appointments to the beauty-salons. To all her male supporters, go back to your wives and leave those young women alone, honey!

I think Antonio Villagairosa should be McCains running mate. They both have one thing in common. They both had affairs while their wives were gravely ill.

Politicians, you hate them and then you hate them worse because of what they do to thier families, IN PUBLIC!

[Betsy Heimbuch]

i am waiting for the October surprise. Hints of it have been on Fox news. As for me I am voting for McCain, my husband is voting for McCain, my sister is voting for McCain and my elderly father who really wanted Hillary to win is voting for McCain.

The media did the same thing to Barack that they did to the Iraq War. They glossed over everything - no opposition research. Maybe it is time to fire the media.

[Slick Willie]

One might ask WHY the media is biased against Hillary. There's a very simple answer. She's annoying.

"But that's totally unfair," you say. And you're right. But running for public office is a popularity contest, even with the media. She has fundamental disadvantages in the televised likability department.

Her own supporters have referred to her as "Nixonian" -- intelligent, driven, knowledgeable, but also aloof, narcissistic, self-pitying, amoral. These are hard qualities to like, no matter how qualified she may be. Match her up against someone who on television appears a smiling, friendly optimist, and she comes up short. It's that simple.

And now she has lost. It's a done deal, folks. Let's move on.

[Adam]

Hi all! I'm from outside the States, in Australia. Let me start by saying how much I love your country. I've visited many times, been to all corners, and even lived there - and can't wait to come over again.

It's as gripping as ever to watch your great process in action. I'm obviously not a Democrat or Republican - but my sympathies back home would equal moderate to right wing Democrat. So please let me offer some outsider's observations, in the spirit that sometimes a caring third party can see things that family cannot. I'm going to assume you are supporting Hillary because she has the right policies (I can't offer any comfort if you support her personally, because she has unfortunately lost the race this time).

One danger I think is being missed in all this by Clinton people is how Obama, whether he's credible or not, is drawing in lots of new people to the voting process. He's building his own support base. The danger I see is that, if the numbers continue to grow as they have to date, he may become a real powerhouse without you, and win even in spite of your opposition. You cannot know for sure who will win until the votes are in.

Therefore I think that true Clinton people will do themselves a disservice by moving to McCain - because it will only make them less relevant to a President Obama (and a victorious DNC). His agenda as President would be his alone - he would owe you nothing (despite his words of inclusion).

Now, you all know that McCain would have his ol' boy RNC breathing on him to be a good ol' boy as President. That "independence" of his will dry up fast. The pipers will call his tunes. A President does not operate in a vacuum.

Given that, why should the situation be any different for "Mr Independent Change" Obama? Despite committing himself in public to reforming process and moving away from Bush's unilateral individualism, you and I both know that he will do deals, and it will be (slightly less grubby) business as usual.

So the better plan to win Hillary's fight for now is to put Obama (as President) in the same kind of play-along headlock as McCain would be from his RNC if he won in November: make him President, then demand Hillary's agenda, with the pressuring backing of a Democrat-controlled Senate full of your allies that can hold his toes to the fire.

It has to be Obama - a President who MUST WILT BEFORE YOU because he's a uniter for change. He'll love to wilt before you - you'll be writing his legacy for him.

You won't get that wilting from McCain, who'll oppose you for political reasons (it makes him look all conviction-politician as President), and he'll his entire Party to back him up (they'll be calling the shots, remember). You know he'll use you all - they'll MAKE him use you all. They don't want any changes, except theirs.

No voting means you surrender your power, and wait like sheep. That's not what Hillary would do, is it?

Politics is aikido, after all. Use his strength against him to achieve your ends, rather than oppose him. It's about what she fights for in the end, not her. You know it makes sense... :^)

Good luck and God bless you

[argosy melange]

I'm an Obama supporter, but I feel that Hillary has been totally disrespected by the media throughout this campaign, primarily because she is a woman, partially because of her age. This article is just one more example of this garbage.

[Mike]

The democrats are being played. Malcolm, who served as Laura Bush's Press Secretary, might have Republican leanings and such articles are only meant to divide. I believe many bloggers who purport to have wanted to vote for Hillary and now will cast for McCain are also Repubs in Demos clothing. Whatever Obama might be, his platform is infinitely closer to Sen. Clinton's than McCain's. Those who are "switching camps" because their heroine didn't come out the victor for whatever reason were never really paying attention to what this election is all about in the first place - making American lives better. This will hardly be accomplished through more war, the fiscal irresponsibility of the GOP, and a lack of conversation on the future of healtcare and social security. Those who want to cast America into the dark ages, go ahead, but do it with the gumption to stand up for your right to screw up the country and not as a display of martyrdom for your fallen heroine. Don't insult her campaign's memmory.

[Margaret]

Beyond pathetic. Whatever are you going to do without Hillary to bash? Oh wait. Just keep on bashing. You are a moral and mental midget, Mr. Malcolm. A disgrace and an embarrassment to yourself and the LA Times.

[Paul]

Fellow Democrats. I have supported Hillary from the start. I wanted her to win so badly. The only thing I want more is John Mccain to lose. I have a brother in Iraq who signed up for the National Guard when we lost our 20 year old cousin.
We NEED to end this war.For my cousins memory and for the good of this country please do not switch parties.
Thank you

[techgeek]

Good Observation. If Hillary was the democratic candidate against McCain, it's hard to make a decision for vote as one is the CLONE of other. Thank GOD, it's Obama- atleast people have a Choice!!!!!

[Hobo Joe]

It is a sad day for America and the Democratic Party when two entities, the DNC and the Media,
can pre-determine who the Democratic Nominee for President will be.

When Hillary announced her candidacy in January 2007, she was considered a shoo-in for the nomination. Then when Barack Hussein (The Radical Muslim) Obama announced his candidacy, Howard (The Idiot) Dean and the Media began their systematic trashing of Hillary. They did not want a strong willed, powerful woman in the White House. They would prefer someone they could control.

A word of caution to those of you seeking change with Obama, beware of the change you seek.

According to the Book of Revalations: The anti-Christ will be a man in his 40's, of Muslim descent, who will deceive the nations with persuasive language, and have a MASSIVE Christ-like appeal....the prophecy says people will flock to him and he will promise false hope and world peace, and when he is in power, will destroy everything.

"IS IT OBAMA???"

I would urge all 80,000,000 Hillary supporters, please don't stay away from the polls in November and waste your votes. Get out the vote, go to the polls and:

VOTE NOBAMA IN NOVEMBER

[HOBO jOE]

It is a sad day for America and the Democratic Party when two entities, the DNC and the Media,
can pre-determine who the Democratic Nominee for President will be.

When Hillary announced her candidacy in January 2007, she was considered a shoo-in for the nomination. Then when Barack Hussein (The Radical Muslim) Obama announced his candidacy, Howard (The Idiot) Dean and the Media began their systematic trashing of Hillary. They did not want a strong willed, powerful woman in the White House. They would prefer someone they could control.

A word of caution to those of you seeking change with Obama, beware of the change you seek.

According to the Book of Revalations: The anti-Christ will be a man in his 40's, of Muslim descent, who will deceive the nations with persuasive language, and have a MASSIVE Christ-like appeal....the prophecy says people will flock to him and he will promise false hope and world peace, and when he is in power, will destroy everything.

"IS IT OBAMA???"

I would urge all 80,000,000 Hillary supporters, please don't stay away from the polls in November and waste your votes. Get out the vote, go to the polls and:

VOTE NOBAMA IN NOVEMBER

[Linda]

The Antichrist will arise out of the revived Roman Empire. The Bible does not say anywhere that he a Muslim. Get your facts straight!

[Elizabeth Burke]

As usual, Senator Hillary Clinton gets no respect. We supporters are just waiting to see if Obama picks her as his Vice President (what other candidate can bring 18 million voters to the table in hte Geneeral election????). If he does not pick her, we will vote for McCain. Put up with him fror 4 years anad then vote Senator Clinton into the oval office finally as President in 2012. We are just waiting Obama. We are waiting....