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Originally Posted by mixedmedia
I'm more than disenchanted with them both, too, but I hardly see her as being responsible if McCain wins. How does her running for the nomination affect Obama's chances in the national election? I think that is posturing by the Democratic party in the event we don't win. Any Clinton supporters that vote for McCain out of bitterness are going to vote against Obama regardless of whether Hillary continues.
And from what I've heard, the race is still on. I don't see Obama's victory as inevitable at this point. Plus, there are still primaries to be won or lost and the issues of Michigan's and eh, Florida's delegates have yet to be resolved. Both states in which Clinton won.
Like I said, I don't like Hillary (or Bill) Clinton. I think they are hypocrites. I feel betrayed by them both for pre- 2008 campaign reasons, but I don't use those feelings to adjudge whether she should continue her campaign or not. I don't think it will make any difference the long run.
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The resolution of the Michigan/Florida mess may end up in court. The two sides, last I heard, couldn't come to an agreement. At this point I don't see how Clinton gets the delegates seated without court action. Prior to the race all candidates agreed to the terms regarding these two states, correct me if I'm wrong. I've seen Hillary comment on this and say "it's doesn't mater who wins, the delegates don't count." Now she needs them and wants to seat them, bullshit.
Obama's victory isn't inevitable at this point. Hillary can win it, but only by tearing down Obama and getting the SD's to mass exit to her camp. That's it. That's the only way I see her taking the Nom. Either that or she somehow gets somewhere near 65% of all votes in every state left, don't see that happening. I could be wrong but that's how I see it.
It's this type of fighting that leaves the GOP dancing in the streets. IMO, this type of BS has cost the Dems repeatedly over the last 10-15 years. If they don't change tact and get it together I think we can look forward to POTUS McCain.
For me the stakes are too high. I honestly don't think the country can continue down the road Bush has us on much longer without serious, serious damage. I think, after reading and listening to him, McCain may make me long for the days of Bush.