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there is a lot to think about...but will she?
May 7, 2008 | 4:41 PM
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Barack Obama's chief campaign strategist told reporters Tuesday night that the Obama team "has a lot to celebrate and they (the Clintons) have a lot to think about."  The implication from David Axelrod is clear...the time for "spin control" is over in the Clinton camp.  A parade of network commentators and analysts have declared the race over.  But the TV networks and newspaper columnists aren't calling the shots.  The stunning headline on one of Clinton's hometown newspapers seemed to say it all.  A photo of her and the headline  "Toast"  greeted readers of the New York Post.  A prominent website reports superdelegates are "unavailable" to meet with Hillary Clinton right now.  But all indications from the Clinton camp, including strategist Howard Wolfson, are the campaign will go on.

 

As we noted on this blog last week, the controversy over the Reverend Jeremiah Wright was handled expertly and the timing of his outburst and Obama's denunciation was as choreographed as an Olympic figure skating event.  Clinton's call for a federal "gas tax holiday" this summer was adroitly played as an example of old style Washington political pandering.  She looked very good on the campaign trail....better than her obviously fatigued opponent.  But it now appears that will play like a ballplayer going four for four while his team gets clobbered.  In American politics, there are no extra points awarded (or delegates for that matter) for good performances when you're campaign is outspent.  Losing is losing.  Clinton was clobbered in North Carolina and barely survived a last minute Obama onslaught in Indiana.  Her options and her money are dwindling quickly.  And to what end?  What is the rationale now to continue?  Is there something she and her husband know about Obama that will make him ultimately unelectable?  Or will the charge of the light brigade continue with a motivation born only of ego and ambition?  Last night in his speech, Obama again hit stride telling the country why he wants to be president.  One major reason is to try and put aside the politics of division.  Is it time for her to get out?  And who, if anyone in the Democratic Party, has the stature to tell her and her husband it's over.   Obama campaign co-chair Bill Daley says no one.  He told "Fox Chicago Sunday" the race will go down to the bitter end in June and only then will it end.

 

There's no evidence yet he's wrong and no amount of "fuzzy math" in the Clinton campaign will change what has now become the inevitable outcome. 

 

 

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JimAllen read my blog
May 7, 2008 | 5:54 PM

The Clintons know as many conscience African Americans know that Senator Obama's Campaign is a Image of Splendor, yet its a Movement based on theory.

Most of us know that the United States of America is not fully ready for a African American President, especially one who has not proven himself on the National Stage.

From a Jock stand point no matter how good a Freashmen Player might be he/she does not have the Experience and or Knowledge to perform on the Playoff Level and win the Championship solely by him/herself.

Obama should have played the game, waited his turn and excepted Vice President for a possible 8 years. Then after 8 years he could have ran for US Presedent.

As a African American Minister I have to admit that Senator Hillary Clinton has won most of the "Big States". The Million Dollar question is could Obama win the Big States needed against Senator John McCain?

Will the African American, Liberal, and Youth Vote be enough?
Jase201 read my blog
May 7, 2008 | 7:27 PM

I am going to point out that I feel the Chicago media including Fox News Chicago has been a bit unfair to Hillary in it's analysis over her run. That's my opinion and to be expected in Obama territory. I'm afraid you're right about the inevitability of Hillary's outcome. Our reasons differ and for that you can find on my blog. I feel the DNC has intentionally left Florida and Michigan unresolved to stifle Hillary, thus losing her momentum, delegates and all together her nomination. If Mr. Dean had been the objective party in all of this he would have made sure at least half of the delegates from Michigan and Florida were awarded long ago. But, as always in politics everyone has an agenda, and Howard Dean and the rest of the DNC for that matter aren't (quite obviously) neutral on this. So, you say fuzzy math, I say the election was almost deliberately stolen from her. Had those elections continued, she would have had the delegates, and more importantly the momentum to have won the nomination. Howard Dean's approach has really screwed up this campaign, and really shows the flaws in our democracy. Rules are rules, but I will never figure out why any party would have a rule that would disenfranchise millions of voters. This could have been taken to the supreme court had it not been ruled we have no rights as individuals in the Gore vs. Bush ruling. Anyway another perspective...

I do welcome the nomination of Obama, not at the cost of a compromised democracy.
drerunner read my blog
May 7, 2008 | 9:25 PM

For a guy who say he is not the typical politician ,Obama is doing a marvelous job being one. Funny how earlier on he would not wear the american pin ,but now drapes himself in front of the American flag. Obama is now ending his speech with "god bless America". Something, I am sure, makes the liberal loons uncomfortable with. But, he's now being a politician. You will see more extreme patriotism coming from him in the weeks to come. If he does not, then he is no politician. If he does ,then I win my argument. He is no different from Hillary or McCain. He is a politician. Also ,he doesn't want to bring Florida or Michigan in ,because that might jeopardize his opportunity. But "it is what it is"! If it was Hillary doing the same thing to him , he and his supporters would have played the race card and cried bloody murder. Barrack knows this ,but instead he plays politics, Something he saids he doesn't do. Furthermore, Instead of coming straight out about rev.Wright ,he gave the typical politician response" I did not recall "." I was not there""the media caused this". He still wants to give his loony minister a past. You can hear it in his speech and body language. That's troubling to me. Actually, Obama has amazed everyone because he has been so superb at playing the political game . He states he is not the traditional candidate ,but in fact, he is wining because he is being a politician at its fullness, while cleverly presenting an outward image as a "novelty" or "special moment" in time , who merely wants change.(has not said what that is) It's comical, he is pl
drerunner read my blog
May 7, 2008 | 9:26 PM

p.s.

It's comical, he is playing politics better than Clinton . The problem for Hilary (which republicans will study), how do you bring out true flaws about Obama ,without hurting his supporters feelings. For Mccain(my guy) ,if he has any chance of doing what Hilary is currently handicap in doing, greater minds must take control and fight through the Obama Comet belt.
liftstation read my blog
May 11, 2008 | 7:25 AM

We are hearing all this, "on the verge of" media. But I still say, "it's not over until the fat lady sings" Hillary is one tough political customer. She did an excellent job with the Billy O interviews. I understand the math, but the Hill I know(and can't stand) will fight until the bitter end. The good of the party? Who cares about the party when it comes to what Hill and Bill want. When you will lie to get what you want, what's a lttle party damage matter. Get the hell out of her way, she wants it and she wants it more than she has ever wanted anything else in her life.
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