Letters to the Editor
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Obama is playing this right
Is he being gracious? Absolutely. Each candidate would prefer that their opponent quit. I don't see anything wrong with that.
I find it interesting as a feminist when I hear people saying Obama is condescending toward HRC. Who is the one while behind in pledged delegates and popular vote offered the other candidate her vice president slot? Talk about condescension. I have never perceived any hint of sexism in Obama's reactions to Clinton.
I think Clinton's latest strategy will fall flat. Obama got a ton of mileage and photo-ops out of bowling in PA and he has already said publicly that Clinton should remain in as long as she wants.
I know Clinton will not win and realizes this because all of her strategies are incredibly short-sighted. Attacking Obama over Wright when the media was doing the job was just dumb. Plus, she opened herself up to more questions about her relationship with Bill.
Likewise, in fighting for Florida delegates her and Bill have insulted by New Hampshire by pointing out that they were not punished for moving up their primary. NH is pissed because a few months ago the Clintons were behind their decision 100%. Stuff like this is going to backfire. Every gain they make is alienating another group. She cannot win the general. She cannot even win the primary.