Petition to urge Hillary Clinton to run as an independant

5:40 pm PDT, May 16, Bernadette Morris, Louisiana
Yes, I believe that the democratic party left her. However, that made me recently become an independent.I hope that she join us too. I will vote for her. I hope she open up her eyes.

9:19 am PDT, May 16, JOANN ALLEN, Pennsylvania

9:17 am PDT, May 16, Name not displayed, Illinois

7:10 am PDT, May 16, Stan Grose, North Carolina
Your Party has left you Hillary so you need to leave it and run as an independant .... you can win!

11:46 pm PDT, May 15, Sonja Camdne, Texas
It is IMPERATIVE that HILLARY break ranks with the Democratic Party, because it is evident that the Democratic Party has broke ranks with her; and without question, HILLARY is the ONLY qualified candidate now running for President, and we need her during the most critical time in our nation's history!!!

9:11 pm PDT, May 15, Carrie Harris, Alaska
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/hope-v--stability

8:52 pm PDT, May 14, Kimberly Ling, California

11:29 pm PDT, May 13, Thomas Bannon, Pennsylvania
VOICE YOUR SUPPORT FOR HILLARY AS AN INDEPENDENT! The Democratic primaries have continued long after a clear nominee was expected. The field has been narrowed to Senator Clinton and Senator Obama. Each has the backing of close to one half of their party. The excitement that both these remaining contenders for the nomination have brought to the process has done nothing but good for our country. However, it *must* be remembered that this is a election for a political party candidate for President and not a part of the actual Presidential election that all voters have the privilege of participating in. The influence of the two major political parties in this country has only made it seem an extension of the actual election. As such it is not for the US government, the American people at large, or even those who voted in the Democratic primaries to choose the nominee. The party has a leadership structure composed of elected Democrats, Democratic candidates, and those who work to make the party function as an organization. All of them are drawn from the rank and file membership of millions of Democratic voters. In one way or another these people have been chosen to take the lead, express the party's ideals, and take the actions that put those ideals into practice. The current leaders use their judgement and listen to the voice of their membership in making any decision, including the major decision of choosing an Presidential nominee. The membership expresses its wishes through votes in the primaries. And the leadership contributes to the process with superdelegate votes. A final decision is reached based on the desires of both groups. It is impossible for the party to exist without considering the input from all its types of members. There is no leadership in simply accepting the choice of the general members if experience warns against it. There is no purpose to the party if it does not empower its members to define its principals and direction. A political organization cannot exist without leadership. It cannot exist without membership. As a strong supporter of Senator Hillary Clinton it is my wish that she become the next President of the United States. The nominating primaries are almost over. Senator Obama leads in the popular vote and pledged delegates. The majority of the party membership have chosen him as their Presidential candidate. However, Senator Clinton has been supported by a portion nearly as large. This cannot change no matter the results of the remaining primary contests. Once all the votes of the party members are counted the leadership must weigh in. Many superdelegates have publicly given their support to a candidate. Some have not yet shared their preference. Drawing on their greater political experience, the superdelegates are to vote for the candidate they feel would most successfully apply the party's values to the Presidency. They may choose to align themselves with the voters of their states or they may act upon other knowledge and choose the candidate they personally feel is best. Both the public's choice and their private thoughts are sure to play a part in their decision. Regardless of who the Democrats select as their nominee, I feel Senator Clinton should continue her fight to the White House. Her experience as a politician and private citizen and obvious tenacity make her the one qualified to fill the most important and demanding position in our democracy. Should she fail to garner the Democratic nomination I propose she enter the general election as an independent candidate. Doing so would open a new path to the Presidency though it would be one significantly rougher than that of the Democratic nominee. She would obviously face funding issues, conflicted voters questioning their loyalty to the Democratic party, greatly diminished support from politicians who previously sided with her, and other seemingly insurmountable obstacles. But if there is any political candidate that can overcome those obstacles it is Senator Clinton. Her pledge to see the Democratic nomination through to the end is proof of her commitment to her cause and those who support her. Even now as her chances of winning become almost impossibly narrow she continues to win the votes of those who feel she is the best choice for this country's future. These people will continue to support her in a run for the White House by alternate means. The Senator's prospect of gaining the nomination look increasingly slim. However, she makes a strong argument that while Senator Obama has been a formidable opponent in the primaries he will not defeat Senator McCain in the general election. While the number of voters yet to cast their ballots is small, she is maintaining her position and winning voting blocks typically essential to a Presidential victory. The nomination will ultimately be decided by the party superdelegates. She is appealing to them to recognize her superior electability and make the choice that will ensure a Democratic President. The support she is expected to enjoy in the general election can also be used to leverage the superdelegates in another way. Should she become an independent candidate she will draw huge numbers of voters from the Democratic nominee, Senator Obama. Whether this is enough to award her the Presidency or only enough to drop Obama's votes lower than those of McCain is immaterial to the Democratic party. Either outcome would prevent a Democratic President. The superdelegates must avoid this possibility. Whether the threat of a third party candidate is a consideration or not depends upon the likelyhood of an independent Clinton campaign. Senator Clinton has been vilified during the primaries as being driven only by her own self interests. Were she to publicly raise the possibility of a split from the party it would be cast as a tremendous negative for her. The option to continue is her right. Others have done it including Theodore Roosevelt when the Republican party failed to nominate him. Parties other than the Democrats and Republicans have had only a small impact on US politics. But this election has already been a historic one. Never before has there been such a strong possibility of a woman or African-American President. The expansion of choices and additional ideas brought by a sizable third party would ensure that future elections continue to provide exciting new opportunities for America. If Senator Clinton is to be encouraged to run as an independent or if the Democratic superdelegates are to be sway to prevent that the public must act. We must be the ones to speak out and pledge our support to Senator Clinton regardless of the Democratic nomination. This support exists. It is currently expressed in negative terms. The media presents statistics on how many Clinton supporters would not vote for Obama or would not vote at all. The numbers are significant enough to hand McCain a victory. A Democratic loss is the focus of discussions on the topic. This must be reversed. Its paints those who disagree with Senator Obama as spiteful and in opposition to the views that he and Senator Clinton do share. Obama's lack of support must be expressed positively, as a potential Clinton win. Those who believe she is the one who can solve the many serious problems facing this country must speak out to support an independent Clinton candidacy for President. This will aid her in obtaining the Democratic nomination. If she is not chosen to represent the Democratic party it will show her that is not the end.

12:42 am PDT, May 13, Name not displayed, Illinois
I will vote for Hillary Clinton in Nov. I hope as an independent but if not I will write her name in! The DNC, Msn and CNN cannot tell me who to vote for!

6:42 pm PDT, May 12, Sandi Biggers, Florida

4:52 pm PDT, May 12, T L Gambino, Pennsylvania
Please do continue your quest for the White House, if a man who has limited to zero qualifications gets the democratic nomination, sadly those that are supporting you may find themselves voting republican, I am hearing this a lot!

4:14 pm PDT, May 12, David Sheaffer, Pennsylvania
Hillary I support you 100 %, I vote for you or for the first time a Republican. You were disrespected by your own committee, now its time to become an independant. I'm there with my vote

3:51 pm PDT, May 12, Inez Watson, Georgia
Senator Clinton, Every day I watch what the media and talk show host and newspapers are doing to you and I get so mad that I find myself yelling at the tv.Don't ask me to support Obama if you don't win because I will not. Please go Independant.You are better that the democrats. They are nothing but blood suckers and back stabbers.I'll bet that you would win. Inez And Bill Watson From Marietta Ga.

12:36 pm PDT, May 12, Carol Smith, Colorado
Please stay in the race Senator Clinton. You are the one for us. I would vote for you if you were an independent, democrat, or republican. Please don't give up.

9:20 am PDT, May 12, Marissa Cummings, New York

9:05 am PDT, May 12, Melinda Plemel, Colorado

8:06 am PDT, May 12, Betty Clements, Maryland
Sen Clinton Please dont give up the fight we need you in the WhiteHouse.

3:36 am PDT, May 12, Name not displayed, Texas
Please change the spelling of Independent. I fully support such a move by HRC and we her supporters.

9:18 pm PDT, May 11, Jm Tschetter, Wisconsin
We don't want to leave the Democratic Party either. But if the party leaves us, we pray that you will not follow suit. America needs you. We need your leadership. The world needs you, Hillary. Get the Nomination with the Party OR we'll give you, and get you, the votes without it. An obama party is not a Democratic party in any meaningful way.

9:06 pm PDT, May 11, Marilyn Braunig, Kentucky
GO HILLARY WE NEED YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

9:05 pm PDT, May 11, Clement Cahall, Pennsylvania
please save me from voting for mccain in nov if they succeed in nominating the least qualified man in history

8:11 pm PDT, May 11, Jack Donner, New York
I cannot and will not vote for Obama. All the old-school Democratic losers support Obama. Real change is now through Hillary.

5:48 pm PDT, May 11, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
Hillary if DNC refuses to give nomination, please run independent. We cannot vote for Obama.

5:42 pm PDT, May 11, Name not displayed, New Mexico
Please, Hillary. We have to be completely concerned that the DNC has been hijacked by what lurks behind the face of Obama and you have even a better idea of what that is than the rest of us. Please, please consider doing this. You will win in a heartbeat and the country dearly needs your independent party.

5:42 pm PDT, May 11, Suzanne Matthews, New York

3:56 pm PDT, May 11, Nancy McClellan, Texas
We need you, Hillary.

3:41 pm PDT, May 11, Alvin Mitts, Texas

1:57 pm PDT, May 11, Name not displayed, Georgia
Hillary Clinton is the best qualified candidate to run for the presidency and to serve as President of the United States. If she does not win the nomination of the Democratic party, she must run as an independent candidate. There is much visible support throughout the country for her to do so.

12:45 pm PDT, May 11, Elizabeth Elliott, Maryland
Your country needs YOU, dear Hillary!

12:45 am PDT, May 11, P Rubio, California

11:33 pm PDT, May 10, Salida Lilly, Minnesota
I would wholeheartedly support a Hillary Clinton's independent run for president. I believe in you and so do millions of Americans. A lot is at stake. Please consider this petition seriously.

11:29 pm PDT, May 10, Mike Downs, Missouri

7:53 pm PDT, May 10, Victoria Thomas, Wyoming

5:56 pm PDT, May 10, David Dunkleberger, Pennsylvania

5:13 pm PDT, May 10, D. Elam, Tennessee

3:59 pm PDT, May 10, Thomas Pirovano, Switzerland

3:47 pm PDT, May 10, Susan Krauss, New York
Please, please, please! We definitely do need you, Hillary. Our country and the world needs you.

2:49 pm PDT, May 10, NANCY RILEY, Georgia

2:42 pm PDT, May 10, GEORGIA CASE JR, Ohio
we need you hillary .

1:49 pm PDT, May 10, Terry L. west, West Virginia

1:40 pm PDT, May 10, Sandra Cathcart, Missouri
hillary, you must save our country. it frightens me to death what obama would do. you are the only one for america.

12:45 pm PDT, May 10, Name not displayed, California
We want a party that is not just about politics and winning general elections. We want a party that listens to every citizens vote in all 50 states.

12:27 pm PDT, May 10, Name not displayed, Illinois
I think Hillary Clinton is one person that can lead this country! There are to many things going on in this country for a rookie ,ego tripping,divider of this great country named Obama to solve. The democratic party has changed not for the better. You did your part to be a part of the system but they has betrayed that trust. I t is now time for you do do what is right for you Stand up and be counted. Say good bye to a system that will not count every vote.

11:32 am PDT, May 10, Craig Sherman, Pennsylvania

10:35 am PDT, May 10, Name not displayed, New York

10:15 am PDT, May 10, Eunice Clark-fields, Illinois

9:16 am PDT, May 10, Veda Crowder, Illinois
America needs Hillary as President to give the people back their country. Instead of America making other countries prosper at the expense of American people. We need prosperity back to our country.

9:10 am PDT, May 10, Lorie Aselin, Georgia
It seems that the Democratic Party leadership and the DNC have already left you. Please consider an independant run if the Democratic Party does not nominate you. Thanks!!!

8:52 am PDT, May 10, Gregg Reyna, Arizona
CLINTON 08

7:07 am PDT, May 10, Helen R. Barrett, Kentucky
I beg you to consider running as an Independent. You can win. Obama cannot win if the blue collar workers and women do not back the Democratic party. Many of us plan on re-registering as Independents and will vote for John McCain in the fall if you are not the Democratic nominee for president.

6:59 am PDT, May 10, Deb Maringola, Maine
This presidential campaign has sickened me...you need to take this election to prevent this fraud who the media has embraced from getting in...time to go independent

3:09 am PDT, May 10, Lahnett (Anne) Pinkerton, Nevada
We are all here behind you, Madame President! Let's get you into the White House!

2:49 am PDT, May 10, Steve Klein, Canada

12:11 am PDT, May 10, Dawn Satterwhite, California

11:10 pm PDT, May 9, Leigh Cooke, Colorado
Hillary, you are by far the most qualified candidate running. You may be the most qualified candidate ever to run in my lifetime. Please, if the dem nomination is given to your opponent, please consider running as an Independent. Our country desperately needs you, and I cannot vote for your opponent, ever, not even if you ask me to.

10:00 pm PDT, May 9, Janet Satterwhite, California
Please help us save our country!!

8:28 pm PDT, May 9, Lois Romanelli, Michigan
Dear Hillary, Please consider this possibility. I am a life-long Democrat, but after witnessing your treatment in this primary, I no longer want to be part of them. You are our only hope for the future of our great country. We need you and Bill to make it well again. God Bless You.

8:16 pm PDT, May 9, Name not displayed, Georgia

8:10 pm PDT, May 9, M Thomas, California
Hillary screw the Democratic Party. They have treated you and Bill horribly. They have treated women who support you horribly. They have tipped the scales for all things Obama. They are supporting a highly corrupt candidate that if given the nomination will destroy the Democratic Party. Run as an Independent. Create a new party. I'm tired of being on a losing party. You will win as an Independent.

8:06 pm PDT, May 9, Doris Jackson, Ohio
Hillary, If you are not the nominee, neither I will not vote for Obama, nor will I not vote for McCain! You can talk about unity all you want, but this will be one time when I will have to ignore you. I could never ever vote for Obama. He is a fraud, and to vote for him would be voting against my moral principles. So please do not tell me to line up behind Obama if he gets the nomination. I will either write in your name or I will leave blank the presidential slot and vote democratic down ticket. I am a black voter and I did not vote for Obama in the Ohio primary. And if Obama gets the nomination, why don't you run as an Independent? On the other hand, I believe the Larry Sinclair story will blow Obama's chances of continuing on anyway. DRIP DRIP DRIP OUT GOES OBAMA!

7:35 pm PDT, May 9, April Grant, Florida
I would fight for and vote for Hillary Clinton as an independent candidate for president in a heartbeat.

7:09 pm PDT, May 9, Name not displayed, North Carolina

7:00 pm PDT, May 9, Melissa Whitener, Pennsylvania
Please don't give up! America needs you! We can NOT have an anti-America, terrorist loving racist like Obama in control of our country. Please, Sen. Clinton, please. Stand true and tall for America!

6:56 pm PDT, May 9, Name not displayed, Virginia
Hillary - Please run for president as an Independent. I know you will win and you will be the greatest president of our lifetime . . . and independent of all the party politics that has harmed this great nation.

6:50 pm PDT, May 9, Joseph Macri, Florida
I know that you have indicated that you will support the Democratic party nominee, but I hope that you consider our request for a run as an independent candidate, if need be.

6:30 pm PDT, May 9, Mary Cusack, Massachusetts
Please Hillary, you must be our next president. The Democratic party is no longer the party you or I were loyal to. No matter how much it hurts.. it's time for us all to divorce them