We will not give in to overt and covert racism. If people dislike Obama for reasons other than his skin and want to vote for McCain, I will drive them to the voting booth myself. If they decide to stay home, I'll bring them lunch.

Posted at May 8, 2008 12:24 PM in response to Is Obama just a fairy tale about to get a reality check this fall?

Listen, it is true that they both need supers to win, but his position is infinitely superior to hers. If she was in his position, and he in hers, the calls would be for him to drop out (if he wasn't asked to do so at the end of Feb). The party has given her every legit chance to rock his boat and take the momentum into the end. She failed. It happens. It isn't her fault, it is just the circumstances. Again, any other year she probably would have beaten the field easily. Not this time.

Posted at May 7, 2008 3:13 PM in response to Paper That Endorsed Hillary Calls On Her To Exit Race

I think she is a reasonable person at the end of the day. I think she will step up and support Barack, eventually.

It has to be hard to lose a nomination battle where you were a serious contender, especially in a year where your party may have an advantage.

Posted at May 7, 2008 3:09 PM in response to Paper That Endorsed Hillary Calls On Her To Exit Race

How is it stolen? More states, delegates, votes...

She has no legitimate path to the nomination. I concede that she would be a great nominee, just not this time.

Posted at May 7, 2008 3:06 PM in response to Paper That Endorsed Hillary Calls On Her To Exit Race

STOP THE CALLS FOR AN EXIT!

All she needs to do is campaign peacefully against Barack & McCain. Please drop the exit calls. WTF are people thinking? All she needs to do is remain peaceful and avoid convention threats.

We need her to take one for the team through the end. It would be bizarre for Barack to lose Kentucky and West Virginia.

Posted at May 7, 2008 3:03 PM in response to Paper That Endorsed Hillary Calls On Her To Exit Race

I am not trying to spin anything. Though this was directed at his particular concerns, it is a general proposition. Any super who wants to support Hillary should do so.

Posted at May 7, 2008 2:54 PM in response to Uncommitted Super-Del: How Could I Tell My Black Constituents I'm Backing Hillary?

If the guy wants to vote for Hillary, he should just do it and stand by his convictions. He should communicate his reasons explicitly and then hope for the best. I support his ability to vote his will.

Posted at May 7, 2008 2:39 PM in response to Uncommitted Super-Del: How Could I Tell My Black Constituents I'm Backing Hillary?

I would like for her to stay in but to show a little more discipline. There is no need to start fanning the flames of the convention. All she needs to do is pitch her ideas until the end and then gingerly exit stage left.

Posted at May 7, 2008 2:17 PM in response to Hillary staying in the race until Puerto Rico is safer for Obama

He is delusional. He just wanted to rant against Obama and have the rest of us sit in silence. Our hate? It is called "mutual dislike."

Anyway, it is time to pivot to the general. It was a great fight Gotalife.

Posted at May 7, 2008 2:14 PM in response to Gotalife signed off of TPM?

She lost her popular vote gain from PA, she lost in delegates last night, and there are no "game changing" states left. She had the blue collar white vote. That is great. She lacked other important constituencies that are no less important. How was this a victory?

Posted at May 7, 2008 10:16 AM in response to Breaking: Hillary Spokesperson Confirms She Lent Her Campaign Millions In The Past Month