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April 22, 2008
Hillary Digs In
Oh, this just keeps getting better and better. Running for president is Hillary's dream, and she will not be denied, no matter how much damage she does to the Democratic party.
Clinton is pushing the Democratic National Committee to seat the delegates chosen in the Michigan and Florida primaries. The DNC stripped both states of their delegates because they held their primaries prior to a deadline set by the party. Both states did hold elections, but none of those votes will count toward choosing the nominee even though Clinton “won” both elections.If current trends hold, Clinton will win the Pennsylvania primary, but not by the crushing margin she needs. Will it be enough to keep her in the race?The legislatures of both states knew that moving their primary dates would have consequences, but did so anyway. The candidates knew this, and agreed to the rules and the punishment. This was done before anyone realized just how close the race would become. The fact that Clinton is now pushing to seat these delegates shows the level of desperation she’s feeling. Her impending loss has forced her to reveal base impulses, and they are not attractive. Clinton seems driven by nothing more than a need to win.
Let's hope so.
Posted by slublog at April 22, 2008 09:30 PM
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Indiana has an open primary and I have been wondering what my most strategic vote might be. You've helped me decide.
Posted by: MainiacJoe at April 23, 2008 11:28 AM