After Tuesday, Clinton, Obama begin anew Posted: 7 months ago by muppet
Altogether, 22 states were in play but neither candidate could emerge with enough delegates to secure the nomination. Clinton led with 173 delegates in early voting Tuesday, while Obama captured 149, though that did not include all the states where outcomes had been declared.
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Posted: 7 months ago by gammerus:
Well if America isn't stupid they will choose Obama over Clinton.
Edit: even my slighty racist grandparents agree, that has gotta count for something.
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Posted: 7 months ago by ImNotBlue:
Gammerus is more or less correct. Of the two candidates, Clinton is by far (IMO) the more beatable candidate. Obama's charisma is going to be hard for the Republican's to overcome, no matter who the nominee is.
When it comes right down to it, many people will vote for who they FEEL is a better candidate, over ideas, policy, or experience. Obama has the ability to inspire and excite the audience with his presence, never mind his plans. That could be/will be really dangerous for the Republicans.
Additionally, (as was posted on Plime a few days ago) if Ralph Nadar gets into the race, we'll see an entirely new dynamic for the Democrats. If Obama is the nominee, I think Nadar will stay out. However, if Clinton is the nominee, Nadar may join, stealing a lot of her "liberal" voters away. And if on the right, McCain gets the nomination, Clinton won't have a chance in the general election. Nadar will get a big enough percentage for the Green Party to get federally recognized, the independents (who according to polls don't love Hillary) will move to McCain, and the Republicans will win by a large margin.
Therefore, (again, IMO) the Democrats best hope of winning the White House, is an Obama candidate, over a Clinton candidate. And while it's looking close, one has to wonder... too little, too late?
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