Clinton: Pennsylvania a bellwether of race
Hillary Clinton's campaign just responded this afternoon with its pre-results spin memo, pressing the argument that if Barack Obama really didn't hold out much hope of winning Pennsylvania, he wouldn't have spent so much time and money.
"Sen. Obama's supporters -- and many pundits -- have argued that the delegate 'math' makes him the prohibitive frontrunner. They have argued that Sen. Clinton's chances are slim to none. So if he's already the frontrunner, if he's had six weeks of unlimited resources to get his message out, shouldn't he be the one expected to win tonight? If not, why not?" the memo asks.
Clinton's camp also calls Pennsylvania a bellwether state and argues that the nomination race is basically tied, though Obama leads in delegates, popular vote, and contests won.
"As the phrase goes, watch what they do not what they say," the memo continues. "There's a reason Sen. Obama and his campaign have ratcheted up their year-long assault on Sen. Clinton's character and ended the Pennsylvania campaign with a flurry of harsh negative attacks. It's because they know that a loss in Pennsylvania will raise troubling questions about his candidacy and his ability to take on John McCain in the general election. And it's because they know that the race is neck and neck and tonight's contest is a measure of where the campaign stands."
Blah, blah, blah, blah when will ever see the last of these idiot clintons.
Hahahaha...HRC's had no character to assassinate. It's not Obama's fault she's seen as out of touch and a bitch. She, along with her cronies, did that to herself.
Mike, as soon as you're able to write a complete sentence.
Let me get this straight - the Clintons are losing the popular vote, delegate count, and contests won and they consider it tied? Where I'm from that's called a whuppin'. For the good of the party Hill, give it up. You gave it a good run, it's time to step aside for party unity before the party starts to unite in dislike of you and your methods.
Also love how the Clinton campaign throws haymaker after haymaker at Obama stopping just short of accusing him of the assassination of JFK and then gets all up in arms when he responds in kind. What a bunch of hypocrits. I'm sorry, but I can't wait for the door to hit that crew on the way out.
> Blah, blah, blah, blah when will ever see the last of these idiot clintons.
Not until their egos are satisfied... which is never! :-(
I'll vote for McCain before I ever cast a vote for Billary!
"Mike, as soon as you're able to write a complete sentence."
Not for nothing, but that's not a complete sentence either there, bud.
History has shown us that it is a big mistake to underestimate the Clintons.
I'm voting for whomever receives the democratic nomination. McCain would be bush redux albeit less inarticulate & smarter.
OK I am not convinced by either. But believe me one thing a politician with aspirations to become the most powerful man in the world is not just driven by the quest for change and he hasn't gotten to that position by just playing nice. He does a wonderful job of playing that sweet music into everyones ear but noone sees that he is driven with determination and you don't get where you are without playing power games. Or am I the only realistic person left in the world.
And not that Mr Obama hasn't released all sort of statements about the non impact that PA should have. This is all just a game played differently albeit well by both of them.
Here's an idea. I would not allow individual candidates to raise money for the campaign. The party can and the money gets equally divided between candidates. Thus you eliminate the potential danger just because you can outspend someone you can win a contest. Would be interesting to see what the outcome would be.
I just don't like Hillary. I don't like her voice, her solutions to problems, ot her fake laugh. BUT OSAMA ABAMA SCARES ME TO DEATH. Is everyone blind and deaf? He is a card carrying muslim. He even took the oath of office on the Koran. He did not even instigate one piece of legislation to bring about the changes he says we need. He has no answers. At least Hillary has the guts to give her solutions. The muslim boy has a SOLID BLACK RACIST WIFE who along with their so-called pastor preaches the gospel not of black equality, but black supremacy. This man even refuses ti salute the flag or wear one on his lapel.
If there was no other candidate out there (Thank God for McCain!), I would vote for Hillary. In fact, I did! I crossed party lines and voted Clinton hoping to stop or stall the Islamic plant.
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