Letters to the Editor
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Is The Obama Campaign
Under the mistaken impression that the opponent in a general won't be playing win at all costs?
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Is This One Item
On the YES WE CAN CHANGE list.......America is not going to be win at all costs any more.
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and readers worry
that salon has a pro-HRC bias?
Could you please retitle this column to more accuately reflect its content? "I Heart Obama" or "Get the Bitch!" would be more helpful.
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Politico via Mark Halperin
I remember when Mark Halperin and Politico were considered biased right wing sources and dismissed routinely by anybody with a brain. They must have really improved their reporting in the last few months, because I'm now seeing them frequently quoted as reliable sources on progressive sites. Come to think of it, I've also seen progressives quoting from the National Review and the Washington Times (although I can't recall a specific instance from Salon). Obama truly is a uniter - he has united progressives with the right wing media machine.
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HAHAHAHAHA
One politician decrying the other's "win at all cost" strategy -- like he isn't doing the exact same thing! Thanks for the laugh, Obama. You made my day.
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I Agree...
More importantly, what exactly was the point of the Clinton campaign telling reproters that it might consider snaring Obama's pledged delegates? Is this supposed to make voters feel more confident in HRC? Or perhaps it gives some of her supporters a way to keep the faith despite losses or small victories in upcoming primaries. IMO, this makes Clinton look weak and desperate.
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Is the Clinton Campaign
Under the mistaken impression that the way to win the Democratic Party nomination is to destroy the Democratic Party from within? And what's worse, how do they pitch their argument? "Our campaign may be poorly-managed, our candidate may be poorly advised and less charismatic, may not be delivering voters to the polls, but TRUST US, she's the best one for the job." That's one seriously tough pitch; somehow, I don't think it'll be persuasive, particularly if she keeps losing contests -- "Winning In Reverse" isn't a very inspiring campaign slogan.
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Obama Is Going To Graciously Accept
A boatload of right wing Clinton hating votes in crossover voting in the Texas primary, that will not be voting for him in November. This will lead to delegates for him.
That's pretty dirty. Hillary can't even talk to the delegates?
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Heaven forbid...
we should actually wait until all the PEOPLE have voted? Remember us, out here in flyover land, all those rubes pulling the levers, or punching the cards, or whatnot? Those folks? Oh yeah, them. Those fillers at the rallies who cheer on cue.
I think this is the Democratic Party's moment to show its mettle. Do they believe in the popular vote (which they loudly said they did in the 2000 election) or not? Or is it only something to believe in when it's convenient?
I'm an Obama supporter. But if HRC wins the popular vote for the nomination, then she won it, fair and square, delegates or not. Same way if Obama wins the popular vote.
In our house, we continually teach the kids how to be good winners and good losers. The loser congratulates the winner and says "good game." The loser doesn't immediately set up a whining fest, try to change the rules in his/her favor, or go ask Mom for a do-over. They lose, fair and square.
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I guess John Lennon was right
The woman IS the nigger of the world. It looks like the US will elect anyone before they elect a woman to the top slot.
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@ Notorious Wrote:
"Is The Obama Campaign
Under the mistaken impression that the opponent in a general won't be playing win at all costs?
-- The Notorious W.E.S"
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I think the Obama campaign is under the very clear and correct impression that voters don't like negative campaigns (see Romney's fall or Clinton's bombing in SC). By reminding the voters of these tactics, they are setting themselves up as taking the high road.
Personally, I would LOVE to see McCain take on Obama in a viscious manner in the GE. That would at least give the democrats a shot at playing back all of his hurt feelings and bitterness from the 2000 election. Frankly, McCain is none too popular with his own party and desperately needs someone to riff off of who has a chance at being equally depsised. Obama is NEVER going to fit that suit. HRC, OTOH, is custom-made for that role.
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Slackie
Settle down. The Clinton's are not going to destroy the democratic party. You sound like Bush and the terrorists.
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Oh Hillary
The individuals that I know serving as delegates could not be bought and sold, they are committed to their elected position, be it for Hillary or Obama.
It insults those delegates (most who have worked hard to get their candidate elected) to even hint that they would change their votes.
Politics is one thing, but to question the voters, be they ordinary or elected delegates is another.
Simmer down now, Hillary. Simmer down.
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Time to move on
There are serious, monumental issues facing this country. The Republicans fronted by John McCain want to continue the path were heading down. That has to stop. However, the Democratic primary has devolved into a circus. I lay blame for that squarely at the feet of the clintons. Since the moment the Iowa caucuses ended this campaign has been non-stop, relentless Clinton psychodrama. Its damaging and demeaning to all involved. At this point its safe to assume she can't win. Her chances at the nomination are incredibly slim. If she manages it somehow she will be absolutely toxic in the general election. In the wild event she actually won in November, her adminstration would be an ugly, fetid disgrace. Just look at the campaign she's running.
But no, she has little chance of winning the nomination and at this point is embarking on a campaign of destruction. The clintons aren't just trying to bring Barack Obama down, they're trying to bring the Democratic Party crashing down around them.
This was a great responce by the Obama campaign . It sounds professional and above board. Its a stark contrast to the dark, slimey muck the Clinton campaign has become. There is overwhelming interest in this election. The Clintons should be warned that people ARE paying attention. The choice becomes clearer by the day.