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Wednesday, June 4, 2008 12:00 AM

Barack Obama's epic win

The young senator makes history not only in terms of race, while a determined Hillary Clinton delays the inevitable a bit longer.

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  • Wednesday, June 4, 2008 07:14 AM

    "stunning narcissist"

    is a pretty apt description, but "petulant child" is better. I am so deeply disappointed in the behaviour of Clinton last night. This was her moment, her moment to be gracious and dignified and prove that she cares about the Party. This was her moment to pivot her supporters over to her opponent's side and prepare to trounce Methuselah. Instead she gives fodder to the Taylor Marsh Brigade demanding "respect"...or something. She threw fuel on the fire...and that's almost unforgiveable (to be fair, there's been many moments that were almost unforgiveable, and yet I still give her the benefit of the doubt...and I don't know why)

    Clinton showed herself to be nothing but a petulant child last night...a perception that will linger for a long time.

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