Clinton says she's still in it to win it
In her first campaign appearance since Tuesday's primaries that put Barack Obama on the cusp of winning the Democratic nomination, Hillary Clinton gave no hint today that she plans to withdraw.
"I'm staying in this race until there's a nominee," she told reporters after a rally in Shepherdstown, West Va. "We will continue to contest these elections and move forward."
Clinton is favored in West Virginia, which holds the next primary this coming Tuesday. And she continued to press the case that the party isn't being hurt by the protracted fight and that she would be the party's better standard-bearer.
"We should remain focused on who would be the stronger candidate versus John McCain," she said.
While she acknowledged she needs to do better among black voters, who are overwhelmingly supporting Obama, she noted that she is winning women, Hispanics, and blue-collar voters.
"What we haven't been able to count in the past elections are the voters I'm getting," she said. "I think the base I've put together in these primaries is a stronger place to start from."



Thats the spirit Hilliary go get them you are a much beter future President than some joker.
Haha CLINTON is the ONLY joker in this race who does not know when to give-up, can raise funds even though she STILL refuses to let her tax papers out and methods ofraising these "funds" lol
Give it up, you are a loser who is obously only trying to be a spoiler for Obama. If she does not go away soon and or fails to put her full support behind Obama's campaing in the general election, the party has got to think about kicking out this traitor who will cost them the white house coem November. Maybe she can go and become McCane's made in the white house.
or some riddler, or penguin.
Yeah Hillary! Way to delude your supporters into thinking you have any legitimate path to the nomination - well, at least until you pay off your campaign expenses.
If she claims to be so much better and getting all of these votes, why is Obama the ROOKIE! beating her so badly. Reality is she is now lost, please withdraw gracefully so we can move on.
In this election Hillary Clinton does not deserve the title of underdog but bad dog. The best thing that Democrats can do for America is to swat her on the nose by denying her fund raising efforts.
http://www.futureosophy.com/2008/05/did-hillary-try-and-buying-election.html
Congratulations to Hillary for a hard fought race.
I think it's now time to shift to the general election. Hopefully, we can all now unite behind the fact that this country cannot tolerate four more years of the past eight.
Next Stop - The GOP Fear Machine
I think that oil will be this cycle's GOP scare tactic for their fear machine. Some economists have mentioned $10/gal gas. Carl Rove has already said:
"If we were to give up Iraq with the third largest oil reserves in the world to the control of an Al Qaida regime or to the control of Iran, don't you think $200 a barrel oil would have a cost to the American economy?"
It seems probable that the GOP will try to scare the public into a mindset that the only way we can hold onto our money is by holding onto Iraq.
We have to get prepared to show that this administration's (and McCain's) policies are the reason for the problem, not the solution.
Fear will not win. Not this time.
Hillary, give it up, can you not hear the wishes of the people?
lolz @ u batman
Congratulations to Hillary for a hard fought race.
I think it's now time to shift to the general election. Hopefully, we can all now unite behind the fact that this country cannot tolerate four more years of the past eight.
Next Stop - The GOP Fear Machine
I think that oil will be this cycle's GOP scare tactic for their fear machine. Some economists have mentioned $10/gal gas. Carl Rove has already said:
"If we were to give up Iraq with the third largest oil reserves in the world to the control of an Al Qaida regime or to the control of Iran, don't you think $200 a barrel oil would have a cost to the American economy?"
It seems probable that the GOP will try to scare the public into a mindset that the only way we can hold onto our money is by holding onto Iraq.
We have to get prepared to show that this administration's (and McCain's) policies are the reason for the problem, not the solution.
Fear will not win. Not this time.
I'm actually starting to have more respect for her. I'm republican, and I wish some of the republican nominees would have stood and fought harder against McCain. After this, I don't think anyone can say that Hillary is a quitter! :)
I can not believe the audacity of some Clinton supporters. I know that you were sure she was going to be the nominee, but Obama ran a better and far more efficient campaign. He beat Clinton who had everything in her favor: Money, Political clout, name recognization, and so on. He deserves the nomination and supporting Clinton's destruction of the party and the November nomination is not wise. Please stop this blood letting.
Also the only reason she won Indiana is because of Limbaughs "Project Chaos." There was thousands and thousands of voters who said they were Republican, didn't agree with Clinton, and where going to vote for Mcain in november.
Hillary shows the grit it takes to withstand and still rise like a leader. She is the epitomy of leadership. Hats off to her. I have a lot of respect for her. She is a straight shooter and keeps her eye on the ball. She is the kind of President our country needs. Thanks for keeping our spirits going, Hillary!
I'm Canadian and would only advise this. From all views and sides it really is time to unite around Mr. Obama who seems graceful, measured and very well-informed. If this lingers on without resolution into the summer period November and the prize so sought after by the Democrats could be lost once again. I for one deeply hope this does not happen.
Hillary ain't done until Obama can't run... for his second term in 2012
The Democratic Party should fire both of the Clinton's if they don't "go peacefully into the night." She is potentially costing the DP the election in November and she should be punished for it. It also sabotages BO...who will be a great president if given a chance...go home, Clinton's...the DP doesn't need you anymore...
Hillary needs glasses, because she can't see the writing on the wall. She like the annoying friend that just won't leave the party, even though everyone has left.
Billy looked about has happy last night up on the stage as during the Monica fallout.
When will the Clintons understand that while Hillary may be a better candiate than Barack - we are all painfully tired of the constant drama that surrounds them.
Sen. Obama as of this moment needs extra secret service protection because he is going to be the first black President of the United States of America. I am very proud to be an American today (I am a caucasian American). However, Hillary knows that somewhere out there there is at least one bigoted right-wing extremist (or more) who would love to now end it with a bullet. That is why she will remain in the race until the last vote is counted--she's just waiting to see if it happens.
What do a large majority of "blue collar working Clinton supporters" have in common?
A> They are racist and they would vote for an animal before they would vote for a black man.
As a middle aged white man I am EMBARRASSED for these people.
There is absolutely no reason for Clinton to bow out of the race before the end of the primary contests - especially if it is perceived that she is only doing so as a result of external pressure. Perception among her supporters that she has been forced out of the race would only lead to hard feelings and a tougher time convincing them to vote DFL in November.
Don't get me wrong - Obama is the nominee, no ifs ands or buts. But Hillary needs to concentrate on finishing up this race in the best light possible, and what better way than after all the contests are over. She can even have FL's and MI's results.
It will be very interesting to see what kind of campaign she runs in the next couple weeks...
Great attitude, JP; we need to start the mending process now and unite - we need all the time we can get before November. I also agree (and hope) that fear will not win in November, but it's unfortunately a persuasive argument to ignorance and it will take everything positive we have to overcome that rationale.
Before Obama claim victory why not go all the way till the end of the Primaries.Superdelegates will not persuaded by his North Carolina win can he win California,New York,Florida,Pennsylvania,Nevada,Massechussets,Michigan and most mid Western States?The answer is a big "No".Theres a ghost of John Kerry 2004 Presidential run looming in the corner.
Why is it that she polls so low in trustworthiness, has to loan her campaign more money than she earned with her book, and has to defy and deny the primary rules, switching her positions on things, relying on intimidation to try to destroy an opponent she doesn't seem to be able to match for vision and integrity and character. Not to mention charisma, oh my!! Why does she have to litigate and say she won ALL the delegates in Michigan when she was the only person on the ballot? Coz she's a mob boss, not a president. That election is what John Stewart's called "Soviet style, with only one name on the ballot." Yup, she's in it to win it. No doubt about that. But not to set an example, not to inspire, not to teach courage and character. Just to teach blind ambition. Reckless and ignorant statements about obliterating Iran ... worse than stupid or foolish ... probably self-defeating as well since Israel can handle Iran without us.
I am a Hillary supporter and contributor and am torn between backing a quiter or backing some one who can't see the writing on the wall. I for one, however, don't think the Obama/Clinton contest is helping the Republicans but rather keeping the focus on the democrats positions and McCain out of the news.
What I don't understand is why so many Barak supporters hate Hillary, what has she ever done to create such a hateful response.
hell ya...more game changers on the way..LOL
Grit? Please! Y'all got grit in your eyes if you can't see what a charade this is by Clinton. She's had more personality changes than Sybil or Leonard Zelig. There are few things more annoying than a bad loser. Give it up already and salvage what's left of your dignity, if any.
Keep on going Hillary! There are still some people out there who will not vote for a woman no matter how great a president she would be. Keep fighting.
Hillary is a rusty cog in an old worn out political machine. In just the short time that Obama has campaigned he has invigorated the enthusiasm of the American people. Every day he is attracting more young voters and independents. In order to restore this country we will all need to make sacrifices and changes, we need a president that can communicate this and rally the people. I am fascinated how Hillary supporters consider all the underhanded techniques and misspoken truths (lies) to be an "epitomy of leadership". Independents and moderate republicans are going to decide the election in 2008. If Hillary gets the nomination it will be a statement from the democratic party that "politics as usual" wins. Independents and moderates will fell betrayed and simply vote for the "Not Hillary" party.
Hillary if you give up the fight I will never vote Democrat again. Obama is not the best candidate for this country. He has turned this into a race issue. The blacks have supported him as well as some whites but only whites have supported Clinton. Where is the fair race issue that the blacks are always screaming about. I think it only counts when they are losing. Then they holler about the the lack of fairness to the black population. Well now they can hollor no more. They are the ones who are prejudice.
I considered supporting Hillary 4 or 5 months ago, but the longer she campaigned, the more she opens her mouth, the more I'm reminded of Hillary Clinton, original recipe, the one we got to know in 1993. She's sort of a female Ross Perot: she's got it all figured out for the rest of us, "her way or the highway..." For those who think she's going to drop out, I recommend you review the original movie with Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter: they had to put a straight jacket on him and wheel him out on a cargo-dolly, feet first. I suspect something similar will be required to get rid of Hillary.
Way to go Hillary, Way to lend your your campaing another 6.4 million to total 11.4 million for your own ends and not the party.... Way to show that despite being behind by over 150 delegates you are willing to fight..... Way to make the point that women, hispanics and blue collar workers are poll numbers and not people...... Way to show that you were unorganized after Super Tuesday and thinking that caucuses are un-democratic becuase Obama was better prepared and empowered his supporters....Way to go Hillary.....A long way to go
Billy looked about has happy last night up on the stage as during the Monica fallout.
When will the Clintons understand that while Hillary may be a better candiate than Barack - we are all painfully tired of the constant drama that surrounds them.
P Nugent, you're stoopid.
Here is the order I will vote:
1. Hillary Clinton
2. John McCain
3. Anybody else, except Barack Obama
If Hillary is not on the ballot in November, then McCain gets my vote
Yeah whatever. Hillary who?
Patricia
Not fair to pile up allegations on Obama, is it so hard foe you to ACCEPT, at least that this man came from nowhere to reach so far in this election? Sit back and think about it, because your friend Hillary has been at this for nearly13 years and has claimed experience which cannot be proven. All those lies she told. Remember. Vince Foster, you can do yourself a favor and researched who caused this man's death???How Hillary lied in court about their relationship, yet it was evident that she was there with him till the last...etc. etc....You know Laura Bush is such a decent lady and VERY INTELLIGENT, She has GRACE and POISE, BEAUTIFUL and inspiring. Such CHARM, that Hillary cannot stand up against this
giant of a first lady. You know if Ms Bush runs for President, without any hesitation I will vote for, even though I I am a DEMOCRAT!!!!
You cannot win in November just only the support from the blacks(slaves).
I am astonished that Americans have been so captivated by Barack Hussein Obama, a man who called Reverend Jeremiah Wright his spiritual mentor until it became politcally unwise. Either Obama believes his "spiritual mentor's" racist assertions or he only joined the church to give the false impression he has religious roots. Why else would he associate himself with such a man for so long? Senator Obama is naive and inexperienced and this country cannot afford on-the-job-training at such a critical moment in our nation's history. I am terrified to think what shape we'll be in if this man is elected president.
Patricia,
Blacks on their own do not have enough votes to move Obama forward. He must therefore be getting more than the Black vote. As long as Hillary is still in the race the OLD white voters (these are the democratic party' main problem group), and blue-collar workers will keep voting for her. She must leave now to help consolidate for the party in order to defeat the Republicans in November. Some of Hillary's voters may be Republicans who are out to weaken the Democrates.
She must learn when to go for the sake of unity in the party, or she is just out to damage the party and the nominee.
Hillary should be the nominee. He is only winning from getting all of the black votes. He will never win the general election. He is not electable. He is not getting any of the base core democrats, whie blue collar workers etc. He has not won any large states. Everyone I come across state they will vote for McCain including democrats that voted for Hillary. She is the best chance to beat McCain and this clown is ruining it.
obama supporters look like a herd of lost lambs hoping for a new hope (star wars episide IV ??)......baaaa-baaaaa-obaaaaama-baaaaa. we already live in the greatest nation in the world yet obama makes so many suckers believe that we don't and that he is the only answer. good old fashioned B.S. at its best. go mccain!! please stay healthy!!
Hey Mo-- you, #2 above who entered your nonsense at 2:28 pm today. It's very clear that you epitomize the Obama faithful -- people who don't know how to spell, and those who are totally clueless. (Sorry, do you know what "epitomize" means, it's a big word). You have absolutely no idea what's at stake here. By the way, Mo, the fellow's name is spelled McCain, you idiot. Why don't you go back to school and learn a few valuable skills, then you can speak your mind without sounding like a fool.
I like the beauty of the contest being an Indian. Democracy is all about it. Sat Sri Akal.
I am an Indian, settled in US. I like Clinton, but, I think Obama will be a better president than her. What he is or has now is just the result of his hard work and “fight to win" mentality. He is well read, and knows what's happening both inside and outside America. If America has to be to world’s best, it should have "world class" president. I am sure, Obama has it, but Clinton does not.
Obama should and will win the nomination regardless of Michigan and Florida. Hilary is such a hypocrite in regards to those states whose citizens elected officials who did not play by its own party's rules.
But, Hilary is more seasoned even though she is riding on the coat tails of her charismtic but lech of a husband. Let's see - she is the senator from a state she lived how long before runnning for the Senate? - how politically convenient. I read Bernstein's book - she is smart but how many times did she almost tank her husband's presidency before he tanked his own legacy. She has been nothing but a political opportunist since she was smart enough to snag Bill.
Obama - natural charisma and idealism that is inspiring but come on - he has no credible national experience or even proven executive skills by being a governor. Promising to be Robin Hood could get him elected president.
It is funny that in my grandchildren's history books, Bush will be seen as a foreign policy visionary compared to his isolationist adversaries.
Just like the Dems of the last decade - snagging defeat from the jaws of victory.
NEWS FLASH: Baghdad Bob taking over as Hillary's campaign communications director!
Hillary is dumber than brick and she and her phoney smile should just go away.
lol Patricia, the modern day racist. You'd never vote Democratic again if Hillary quits? Obama/Hillary arent THAt different policy wise. What are you possibly voting on the basis of to justify that statement? I'm an Obama supporter but I'd certainly prefer Hillary to McCain in November. I'm actually very curious to know why you'd do that as I've heard a lot of people say the same thing and the only real answer I've heard is because Obama is black.
Look like what was a sure win in November will now be a sure lose.
Either way LOL
Way to go Hillary in Indiana! Nice WIN! Even if it would have been by my one vote only still nice WIN!
I like your idea for the Oil Cartel Monopoly break up.
Go after them thru the United Nations and break up the Oil Monopoly before they bankrupt the world and/or starve the world of food.
I voted for you and do not want my vote to be in VAIN.
May also give some money, but want to know that you will never give up.
Having been a Vietnam Vet. We never give up or surrender.
Rich
Please!!! I think the media is biased toward obama!!!
I can't believe that hillary won Indiana, narrowly!!!!!! She won with 4 points difference. Please
Please. It's silly to argue that the Democrats will lose in November unless Hillary pulls out. Our nation can't seem to tolerate democracy in full process. Remember, folks, when the press and others called for Gore to concede to Bush rather than press his case in the Supreme Court? If Gore had stayed in to win (and he did win), then think about where we'd be today in comparison. I'm neither a Hillary nor Barak supporter, rather I think we should let democracy do its job.
Hillary won the tie breaker state as Obama said. It is now time for Obama to drop out , it is clear that if we want a democratic President in the general it will be Hillary. Obama is like a hot air balloon, hollow and vacant of any ideas and I am afraid he will some of his hero Reagen's "visions", from dementia I am sure. I am wondering how Obama and McCain ended up with the same base, the media , and I know who they will choose in the fall . How many doughnuts with sprinkles have the media given Obama.?
To: No. 25
how about (1) lies, lies and more lies, (2) no credibility (3) will do anything to win even at the expense of the Democratic party - other than that - she's a fine person!
I am African American and I support Barack Obama, not b/c he is black, but b/c I believe he is the BEST Candidate. PATRICIA NUGENT, for you to assume that Barack Obama received 91 % of the African American vote b/c he is black, OBVIOUSLY you haven't done your homework. If you look back before the South Carolina Primary, Hillary Clinton had a very WIDE margin of support among African Americans. Hillary Clinton's unethical, divisive, do anything for a vote, turned off MANY people! Could it be, Obama has the support of people b/c he is the Best candidate that can unify this country and bring positive change? Patricia, perhaps you are the one racist? Anyone who assumes a candidate is winning or has support merely b/c of the color of his skin, obviously has some hidden racism and an injust spirit. Secondly, how is Clinton the best candidate? She just loaned her campaign 6 million dollars! How can she fix our country's economy when she can't fix her campaign? Give me a break!
Hillary should drop out. She has lost. But Obama will go on to lose it to MaCain. That is how it is going to play. Both Hillary and Obama are not good candidates. Obama built a lead early on when people did not know him well but was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. Now Democratic party is stuck with him when a lot of issues were raised about Obama as people started to know him. It is the hype that will doom his run, as it has been in the past many years for the Democratic primaries.
I truly admire Mrs. Clinton's tenacity. It would serve her well as President. She (and Mr. McCain) may be wrong on the gas-tax holiday, but AT LEAST she is trying to find short term relief.
Yes, it is truly noble of Mr. Obama to talk about the need to develop alternative energy sources. But HOW MANY years down the road until THAT is developed and our dependence on oil reduced?
People need relief NOW. Not at some undetermined time in the future when alternative technology may or may not have developed to a point that truly helps us.
Hey Pat, by your logic, white people who vote for white candidates are racists.
People regardless of their skin color vote for Obama because he runs his campaign with the same dignity and integrity shared by all of us. We believe in an America where it does take a village to raise a child; where the truth is not smoothered by lies; where lies are not easily swallowed by hopeless and gleeful sadists. I believe in the hope Obama professes because I WANT to believe American people are essentially good. As a realist, I know there are a lot of people who choose to believe the same way you do, Pat. But while Barak Obama is running, I'll permit myself to HOPE otherwise.
I am African American and I support Barack Obama, not b/c he is black, but b/c I believe he is the BEST Candidate. PATRICIA NUGENT, for you to assume that Barack Obama received 91 % of the African American vote b/c he is black, OBVIOUSLY you haven't done your homework. If you look back before the South Carolina Primary, Hillary Clinton had a very WIDE margin of support among African Americans. In fact, if she didn't show her true divisive unethical politics, she would still have many African Americans support her. Could it be, he has the support of people b/c he is the Best candidate that can unify this country and bring positive change? Patricia, perhaps you are the one racist? Anyone who assumes a candidate is winning or has support merely b/c of the color of his skin, obviously has some hidden racism and an injust spirit. Secondly, how is Clinton the best candidate? She just loaned her campaign 6 million dollars! How can she fix our country's economy when she can't fix her campaigns? Give me a break!
Patricia said:
"The blacks have supported him as well as some whites but only whites have supported Clinton."
Doesn't that inherently suggest that Clinton supporters are the racists since whites overwhelmingly vote for her? In PA more than 1 in 10 white voters said race was a factor during exit polling.
Blacks make up a relatively small portion of the electorate... smaller than both whites and Hispanics. If this were only about black people voting, how is it possible he wins? Because people are tired of the Clinton ridiculousness.
Also, there is this double standard. Clinton overwhelmingly receives the woman vote because many women want to see a woman "have her turn" in the White House. So it's wrong for blacks (who mind you are NOT a monolithic voting block) to vote for a candidate that shares half a pigmentation color with them, yet it's perfectly fine for women to vote for Hillary because she's a woman?
This white person is happy to vote for Obama. While realizing he's not perfect he's not afraid to tell Americans the hard truth (versus Hillary's pandering on the gas tax holiday) and will hopefully restore our international reputation.
I hope everyone can make an informed intelligent decision in November, not get caught up in all the hate and furor over flag lapel pins. If they're so great, are you wearing yours right now?
Stay in it hillary -- you're the only qualified democratic candidate and the only one who really is equipped to get things done -- not just with health care, but with everything else this country faces. You go girl!!
Well Hilary we all know that your only prinipal is what is good forthe Clinton's quest for power and influence.I find it totally laughable that you call a black man from a one parent home an elist and out of touch with the peoplw when you and your husband slick willy made $109,000,000 million after leaving the white house.The one thing that is certain that there are enough people like myself that will come out and vote for the Republican when another unpricipaled say anything to get elevted and stay in the White House Clinton is running for national office.You are disgrace to public service.Bow out!.
stay in hillary we dont need a rookie in charge of something he has no training or exspeirance in the job at hand ore. loves you and we will vote for you.
"Stay in it hillary -- you're the only qualified democratic candidate and the only one who really is equipped to get things done -- not just with health care, but with everything else this country faces. You go girl!!"
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Apparently, the rest of the world sees it differently. After all, this is the same candidate who ignored her constituencies here in NY, gave us NAFTA, scandals, lies...
...how are these qualifications?
Some of you talk as if she lost Indiana as well as NC.
Maybe it is you who cannot see the writing on the wall!
It is obvious that majority of the people in Indiana believe that she is the right one to run against the republicans!
Keep going Hilliary!!!!
Honor the will of the people, which seems to be “ nobody will have won at the end of the primary season”. Senator Clinton won the popular vote in Texas, I voted for Her; then I went to the caucus meeting. The number of Obama supporters who showed up to caucus was very large, so Sen. Obama won the caucus election, even though He clearly was the less popular candidate in the state. Where is the democracy of that result?
The Texas result shows that Caucus elections are totally undemocratic. The candidate’s campaign that can haul more of its supporters to the caucus meeting will win the caucus election, even though that candidate might be the least popular in that state. That is how Sen. Obama has taken the lead of pledged delegates over Sen. Clinton, by winning caucus states. Obama’s claim that nationally He is the more popular candidate is bogus, as Sen. Clinton has won most primary elections.
Furthermore, the process to determine the candidate for president for the Democratic Party requires the winner to get 2025 delegates to obtain a majority and thus be the democratic presidential candidate next fall. Currently, neither Sen. Obama nor Sen. Clinton has obtained the required majority. It appears that neither of the two Senators will be able to obtain the required 2025 delegates from pledged delegates at the end of the primary election process to get the nomination, so they will be tied, neither Senator will be ahead nor behind, THEY WILL BE TIED, it will be a draw. That is, in spite of Sen. Obama’s campaign claims, no citizen who cast a vote in primary elections will be disenfranchised ( except maybe those from Michigan and Florida ) if his or her candidate isn’t picked in Denver, because NOBODY WON during the primary process. A runoff election will then take place at the democratic party’s national convention in Denver, where only delegates will vote. There, the superdelegates will end up picking the winner. This is the process, this is how it should be if neither candidate obtains the required 2025 delegate majority during the primary period.
So Superdelegates, pick the candidate most likely to win in November; pick the candidate best prepared to lead our country into the future; pick Sen. Hillary R. Clinton.
Hillary do not get out , take this all the way to convention, as I think you are the one for the country right now. Obnama is not experienced enough for the job and I will never vote for him as this job is way above his capacity to handle it. Best to you
I supported Hillary at first, but in the last couple weeks the tone of her campaign is offensive. She's a desperate woman and is shows in whats she says in her speeches. She's purely pandering the public, on all fronts, not just any particular issue...that's all she has left. And for her to think I'm so stupid that I can't see that...well, I just dontated to the Obama campaign so...you can't talk down to me Hillary, I (as most all American citizens (in the age of wikipedia)) am to smart for this.
hillary is finished, she needs to get out now
Hillary is a 2 bit panderer who is no more presidential than a D-rated has been actor on a reality show.
I am starting to think her ego is such, that she really does want to spoil Obama's chances because she can't stand someone else making HISTORY before her.
FYI... as long standing Democrat who has been left of the party for since Bill Clinton sold the country out to China & pandered to Newt & gang on social spending & regulatory issues... I am now prepared to vote for McCain in case the pigs fly & Hillary becomes the nominee.
I would never vote for either candidate - Obama is an empty suit with very questionable ties and Clinton is a power hungry opportunist. However, the contest is not over until one of the candidates hits the magic number of delegates. Why stop the democratic selection process? If you don't like the current process, try and change it, but the rules for 2008 are set. I guarantee that most, if not all, of the Southern states Obama won on the strength of the black vote will go Republican in the general election. Since 1972, the Democratic primary process has produced George McGovern (disaster), Jimmy Carter (barely beat Ford in 1976, swept out in 1980), Walter Mondale (disaster), Michael Dukakis (disaster), Bill Clinton (won twice without a popular majority thanks to Perot, Democrats lost control of the Senate and House in 1994 largely thanks to Bill and Hill), Al Gore (we know that story) and John Kerry (A better candidate could have toppled GWB).
When is someone going to recognize that out of touch candidates can not win a general election? The process has to change, but it isn't likely. Why not have a system that simply awards 1 delegate per Congressional district won? I guess something simple and direct is out of the question.
I will NEVER vote for Barack Obama. Period. Don't like him. Don't trust him, and don't believe him when he talks a good line with no record to prove or show what he will do. I will write in Hillary's name if he is the nominee and I will actively invite her to run as an Independent.
The real fun will be to see how all these nasty, vulgar, and often down-right rude Obama supporters start groveling to get the Clinton supporters "on track
with him. Ha! Not a chance! Those chickens will be coming home to roost alright!
I could never vote for an inexperienced, racist, politician who will say anything to get elected. No thank you!
Clinton in '08 or bust!
We should all know Racial Sagregation movement came way before women were allowed to vote!!!
It almost seems that it is better to be a man, black, white or blue whatever, women will always come second no matter the intelligence or the smarts!!!!!
So SAD!!!!
Some see this bulldog characteristic of Hillary's as a quality, but the truth is it is also her biggest failing. For example, 230 economist signed a letter explaining why the gas tax holiday idea was silly and ineffective, and did she listen? No, she called them all elitist and kept pitching it. She was the same way when Bill turned over the health care issue to her. She had specifics in mind and wouldn't listen to other idea, or compromise on any parts. As a result the entire effort failed, and she blamed everyone else for the failure.
Great, just great. The Obamamorons are so caught up in their unelectable candidate that they can't see that shoving this totally unqualified liar into the nomination is the surest way to ensure 4 more years of Republican rule, and who knows how many Supreme Court appointees. Way to go, Mr. Hope. NOT!
If Obama really gave a rat's behind about anybody but himself, he'd do the decent thing and drop out. He cannot win big states, and he cannot win the core Democratic voters. He cannot win the general election, period.
As for "young voters:" ever since I was a "young voter," the media has gotten its collective panties in a bunch about how "energized" young voters are, and how this is the year they'll change everything. BS. I heard the same drivel 4 years ago, about John Kerry. What happened? All those vaunted "young voters" must have been distracted by something, because they sure didn't turn out to vote for Kerry in the general. This year is no different.
If Obama is the Democratic nominee, I will not vote for him. I'll write in Hillary, or vote for Nader.
Dear people,
I'm a registered Republican who voted for Hillary Clinton. As a Nation and as a Democratic Society, we need to respect the will of the People. If Mr. Obama is the chosen one then we need to respect that and move on. There is no doubt that Hillary would be better prepared to face the critical problems this nation is facing {at home and abroad}, but you know what, this is a Democracy, and we have to live with our decisions. President Bush, the worst President this Country ever had, turned our economy upside down, forgot about the poor, and ruined our reputation Internationally. Who elected George Bush, we the People. Give Obama a chance, pray for him so that God can guide him and help him lead this Country to a better future. As for the race issue, please it has nothing to do with, the fact that he happens to be Black should not make a difference, he is a capable human being just like any of us. GOD BLESS AMERICA, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, ALL INCLUDED, BLACKS, WHITES, BROWNS, YELLOW, BLUE, PEOPLE FROM ALL SOCIAL STATUS, RACES, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS, CULTURES, BACKGROUNDS, ETC. AFTER THE NOVEMBER ELECTIONS, WE NEED TO SUPPORT OUR PRESIDENT WHOEVER THAT HAPPENS TO BE.
I can not believe the audacity of some Clinton supporters. I know that you were sure she was going to be the nominee, but Obama ran a better and far more efficient campaign. He beat Clinton who had everything in her favor: Money, Political clout, name recognization, and so on. He deserves the nomination and supporting Clinton's destruction of the party and the November nomination is not wise. Please stop this blood letting.
Also the only reason she won Indiana is because of Limbaughs "Project Chaos." There was thousands and thousands of voters who said they were Republican, didn't agree with Clinton, and where going to vote for Mcain in november.
Patricia Nugent #30
Hillary if you give up the fight I will never vote Democrat again. Obama is not the best candidate for this country. He has turned this into a race issue. The blacks have supported him as well as some whites but only whites have supported Clinton. Where is the fair race issue that the blacks are always screaming about. I think it only counts when they are losing. Then they holler about the the lack of fairness to the black population. Well now they can hollor no more. They are the ones who are prejudice:
LoL… Is that why she is/has clung to Rev Wright as a race card; minimized Dr King’s struggle by saying a White, President (Johnson) should be credited for Civil Rights, used rural, uneducated people, (probably the KKK) to say Obama can’t be elected (code word he’s BLACK).
Are you aware his office was vandalized and racial epithets were written on the windows, plus the flag was stolen? And workers had to evacuate an office due to a bomb threat. That is WHITE RACISM prompted by Hillary’s covert actions. In my opinion, she is a gutless woman because she didn’t have to go there. If she had stuck to the issues rising racial tensions would not be surfacing.
I have a news flash for you: Blacks have always voted for White Presidents; and Whites, Black, Yellow, Brown, and Red people have voted for Barack. Also Black people are voting for Hillary too. Hillary has Blacks on her staff and surrogates. Have seen billionaire Bob Jones, author Mayou Angelou, rapper 50 cent, they’ll all Black; or you colored- blind?
Then people like you wonder why Rev Wright rants or why Hillary’s losing the Black vote? Your argument defies logic.
I was an early Hilary supporter. But if she ran this country like she ran her campaign then we would all be in worst condition than we are now. I respect her intelligence and skills, but there is something lacking.... A lack of good judgement on critical issues, she takes the polictical side rather than the right side.... She continues running the race when it is clear she has lost it....
This is in response to the idiot who believes there is some "right wing bigot" out there gunning for Obama. Mark this: IF anything happens to Senator Obama, I would check/arrest the Clintons first. Ask Vince Foster . . . or any others who have been in the Clintons' way.
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