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Obama on Clinton: 'She's Still the Favorite'
February 02, 2008 8:41 PM
ABC News' Sunlen Miller reports: Just three days before Super Tuesday, in a now two-person race with Sen. Hillary Clinton for the democratic nomination, Barack Obama is still pushing back against issues of race and overcoming the status quo.
When asked during the MTV/MySpace/AP forum if the race was just about his race, Obama countered that it was not, because if it was, "I wouldn’t have to answer questions. I could just show up."
Moments earlier at a rally in Minneapolis, Obama spoke about the race winnowing down and pushed back against the "status quo" before a crowd of 18,000.
"There are all sorts of reasons being authored by the purveyors for the status quo as to why we can't bring about change," Obama said, and then jokingly mocked some criticisms: "There are folks who are arguing around the 'if he is follower of Ronald Reagan,' despite this week they were saying, 'Well, he’s too liberal because he’s got a liberal voting record.' 'He’s a little too black.' 'Well, maybe he’s not black enough.'"
Obama said people got "giddy" after his Iowa win, and expected the rest to be easy.
"You see, people thought you win one election and suddenly the status quo gives in. You know, elect Barack, immediately we’ll have racial reconciliation, poverty will be over and you know nobody will argue anymore, and teenage children will listen to you," Obama joked, then recalled after the New Hampshire loss how people thought twice.
"And then we lose in New Hampshire. And suddenly people were like, ‘Oh I guess this isn’t’ as easy as we thought.’"
Obama said that the loss in New Hampshire was useful to his campaign because it made them recognize that the rest wouldn’t be easy.
With just three days before Feb. 5, Obama played up this realization, telling a group of reporters, "I don’t think that there is any doubt that we’ve made some progress," but adding, "I don’t think that there’s any doubt that Senator Clinton -– she’s still the favorite."
February 2, 2008 in Kucinich, Dennis | Permalink | User Comments (92)
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I don't know why anyone in 2008 would want to vote for someone whose entire platform is based on the 90's or being a woman. She has no character and Bill is the dirtiest politician this century has known. America tell me again why anyone would want them back in. I for one don't want to go back to the 90's and there are a lot of women better suited.
American needs better...America deserves better...America will get better with Obama.
Posted by: A Texan for Obama | Feb 2, 2008 9:22:53 PM
Bush/Clinton, Bush/Clinton has either been a president or vice president of the United States for straight 28 years. These two corrupt families have almost transformed the United States from been a democracy to beign a monarchy. We need some space and fresh air. It is about time the Bush and the Clinton names be deleted from the political scene. They have had their time; it is only be fair that other families try to turn the page. It is just too dangerous to allow these thugs to continue to destroy the United States. Enough is enough!
Posted by: Sam Lobey | Feb 2, 2008 9:36:45 PM
For those Obama supporters who find us Clinton’s supporters baffling, let me explain. Hillary has long been an advocate for children. She has advocated such programs as the family leave act when Bill was President. They have both championed education, especially in after school programs when crime rate among teens go up. Hillary has done various works that support her philosophy in her book "It Takes a Village." Something you may want to read, along with her autobiography. People say Obama votes like her. Well she has voted based on her convictions. Hillary Clinton, ready to think, take a stand and make a decision on day one. As leaders should. Obama's Illinois "present" votes one hundred and thirty times; not voting on Iran just recently makes him not capable of being right on day one. Obama has chosen not to vote unless he finds out which way the political wind is blowing. Therefore, considering that they vote similarly, that she does in fact have real experience in policy changes that benefit Americans; she is our choice. I will take it even further in regards to the History Making aspect and say; Obama is black, but he is still a man. A woman in office will be the REAL change, especially considering that women were last in getting the legal right to vote. Why should we always be last? Hillary; qualified, experienced and willing to take charge and make decisions on day one.
Posted by: Irma | Feb 2, 2008 10:03:20 PM
he's right. hillary is the favorite
Posted by: andrea benini | Feb 2, 2008 10:05:22 PM
he's right hillary is still the favorite and always will be.
Posted by: andrea benini | Feb 2, 2008 10:06:28 PM
obama is not stupid - he knows he wont win
Posted by: andrea benini | Feb 2, 2008 10:08:26 PM
Despite the 24/7 Obamathon - it sounds like someone is trying to spin their future Super Tuesday losses into a positive - even though its Saturday.
Hmmm, wasn't there an accusation of that after Clinton won by 2% in NH?
Or that she was spinning coming in 3rd in Iowa? Well she was. But what about our pal here? She's the favorite, yes she is, so if I fail like a dog, well, she was the favorite - better pull in that pointing finger Barrack, it might get smeared in that BS.
Obama has seen the polls and despite the fact that the media is not explaining this very ugly fact to you all - over 25% of the big states HAVE ALREADY CAST EARLY VOTER BALLOTS. Way back, when Hillary was ahead by 30 pts before Barrack decided to call foul to his race and get them in droves to vote race over substance. That means a quater of all Cali voters cast their votes long ago. So bye bye L.A. Your newspaper wasted its endorsement and knew they were wasting their endorsement - because they knew the votes were already cast. So why join the Obamathon, LA Times? To cash in and try to look good. It's image before substance America, that is all that counts.
So that means, chances are strong, that this surge in the polls will go down in flames, in every big state in the nation.
Over and over we are hearing the death knell drum beats for Clinton.
On Wednesday, when she is NOT dead on arrival, what then? Another prediction of her impending doom?
The Republicans have been predicting her impending doom since she was on the counsel to assist in the Nixon hearings. in 1972. 35 years ago. And to what end? She made the Governor's house with Bill, passed the most comprehensive Childrens Health Bill by pushing through the state house, though she was just the First Lady.
Then she's on to a successful law career again, then she's in the White House. Then she is told to act like a lady, by Barbra Bush - a do nothing fraud who pretended to be sweet and nice and was just plain evil ('Hillary's something that rhymes with witch, but starts with a b' - you f-ing old cow!). So what does she do? She goes around the world on missions from Bill, she tries to do something about health care and gets slammed - what have any of you out there done to get us all health care, nothing so shut up. Then she runs for Senate. And wins. Even in upstate NY.
And then what? How dead is she? She wins re-election by EVEN MORE with a greater support amount from republican UPSTATE NY.
And now, she is pronounced dead after Iowa and comes back and wins AGAIN, barely, but a win is a win.
So here we are, pronouncing her D.O.A.
Based on that track record, I wouldn't be too sure, Obamians.
The Obamathon will come to an end in the media, it always does. But remember this, when it does, don't you DARE cry race, cause that argument will be - - - - D.O.A.
Posted by: 2009 Where Are You? | Feb 2, 2008 10:09:09 PM
Where is our conservative leadership? Are we patiently waiting to see Mrs.Clinton to be our President or we still have some kind of little feeling towards Gov.Romney?,because Gov.Romney changed to prolife OR we already gave up to the drive-by media to the coronation of Sen.Mccain to be our nominee?It's so sad to see the party of Reagan going along with the left and the socialists!Common,the conservative leaders of our wing should call Huckabee and say,not to kill our party by projecting himself as the real son of God to run on the religious principles to make this world Hell or Heaven?All the conservative leaders in the Feb 5th states to come out and proudly support Gov.Romney,the only one left with who is close to the principles of Reagan,viva GOP,viva USA,jt.
Posted by: jt | Feb 2, 2008 10:09:36 PM
Duck Soup: Good article, hit the nail on the head. Sure hope that poll continues the way it's progressing.
Posted by: GC | Feb 2, 2008 10:11:21 PM
2009whereareyou; YOU ARE AWESOME. You make me so proud of Hillary people!
Posted by: irma | Feb 2, 2008 10:14:56 PM
I can not vote for Hillary because othe Iraq war votes and all the money raised by lobbyists to run this campaign. Her hands are not clean and she will owe them all something or why would they support her? Follow the money. the people have supported Obama's campaign and we the people own our canidate, he will owe the American people and that is what really counts. Just because Hillary is a woman doesn't mean she doesn't come with the same dirty baggage as other politicians. And look Bill just recieved a $100 Million dollar donation to his library, that will buy alot books for the Borat people.
YES WE CAN!
Posted by: Aaron | Feb 2, 2008 10:18:29 PM
Jenny, I am glad that you are a young person who wants to vote Democrat. The people do not want to go back to the '90s as great as Bill Clinton was as President. He didn't make it in twice by mistake. However, you wonder why with the "Crucible" witch hunt investigations which proved something about Bill we didn't want to know, had nothing to do with the policies that benefited most Americans. This isn't about going back, this is about going forward with someone we actually know and trust at the helm. Plain and simple
Posted by: irma | Feb 2, 2008 10:23:07 PM
Hillary is the brightest individual in this race .. R/D ..I think Obama is
jealous of her accomplishments .. Giving
money back admits to spoils and then
critizes Hillary's judgement ..look
who talks ..Beware of the politician who
lies and then denies ..
Posted by: Stan Klecha | Feb 2, 2008 10:26:51 PM
There is no doubt, even for an Obama supporter that Sen. Clinton has been involved in some great work for this country and the average American. However, when we could eliminate so much of the political machina that brainwashes so many uniformed voters we
also see that Sen. Clinton is often, perhaps too often motivated by political and persan gain. She campaigns as an advocate of unions yet follwed status quo as a board mewmber and share holder in Wal-Mart. She is a fervent war opponent now, but she spoke before the American people supporting the President war policy. She talks about unity on one hand and never fail to isolate independant and republican voters. Her campaign stresses what SHE will do as President, Obama speaks of what We (America) will do. There is no doubt a female presidentis historic and long overdue but the same can and must be said for African-Americans. And, in response to Irma - they have all been men and they have all been white. Sen. Clinton once live in the White House and met in the Oval Office - a opportunity never given to a person of color. In response to the present votes - Leader of NOW have rushed to Sen. Obama's defense, as the present votes represent strategies in countless votes. Sen. Obama stood tall for drivers licenses for Illegals, the reverse of DOMA, exhausting dimplomacy in Iraq - all against conventional politcal wisdom., in fairness the same can not be said for Sen. Clinton.
I close with this, I respect people who suppot any candidate, it is their right but the truth is Sen. Obama is more than qualified, more than consistant. He has proven his ability rally Americans together. He has proven his ability to energize the electorate beyond all expectation. And most of all he has inspired a nation to roll up its sleeve and get to work...together.
That's what a leader does!
Posted by: Jerome | Feb 2, 2008 10:28:54 PM
Yeah, 2009, someone with Ugo as their name said something about me typing things up under various names. I thought he was kidding, but you're right, they'll think huh? Funny...
Posted by: irma | Feb 2, 2008 10:30:41 PM
"she’s still the favorite"
Yep, he's right.
With so much more experience she's my favorite too!
Hillary 08
Posted by: Maple | Feb 2, 2008 10:44:26 PM
I think Barack Obama says that he is going to help his race have a better life than any other race. He is going to look out for his people.
Posted by: bill | Feb 2, 2008 10:53:40 PM
It would truly be a breath of fresh air to see someone other a Bush or Clinton in the white house. The world would see the US in a whole different light. I believe Obama would be the best choice for the US right now. Clinton is the favourite but if Obama can stay on message then he may have a chance.
Posted by: Rohan | Feb 2, 2008 10:59:19 PM
The Clintons are yesterdays news and will take politics and this country back to sqaure one. Just look at the way she is running a negative campaign. The Republicans are salivating to have Hillary get the nomination.
Posted by: Drew | Feb 2, 2008 11:11:23 PM
>>I think Barack Obama says that he is going to help his race have a better life than any other race. He is going to look out for his people.<<
You need to get out more often and perhaps mingle with people of different races and ethnicities. Being interracial that would be looking out for both blacks and whites!
Posted by: Drew | Feb 2, 2008 11:15:39 PM
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