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March 07, 2008 8:04 PM

ABC News' Eloise Harper reports: Sen. Hillary Clinton came to Casper, Wyo., and down-played her chances for victory in the state's caucuses on Saturday.

Speaking to a crowd of more than 1,000, Clinton said people questioned her rationale for coming to a state with a caucus.

"I said, 'Well you know what, I'm going to go to Wyoming anyway. I know it's an uphill climb, I'm aware of that,'" Clinton said, "But, you see, I am a fighter, and I believe it's worth fighting for your votes."

Clinton delievered her traditional stump spech with a focus on the economy -- highlighting the jobs report from today as well as alternative forms of energy.

She noted that she was in the state that started the voting rights movement. She also pointed out that the state elected the first woman governor to office, clearly trying to draw a parallel to her bid.

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Caucus really is a cheating game. Don't quiet understand why Democrats are disenfranchising its base by using undemocratic caucus system in so many states. Case in point Texas. Hillary obviously has more support in terms of voters in there, but Obama may be able to steal the state through the cheating game of Caucus.

Posted by: falsehope | Mar 7, 2008 8:26:06 PM

Wyoming is a conservative state. 2004 69% Bush 29% Kerry. This is an almost impossible gap to bridge meaning this state's electoral votes will most likely go to McCain.

But the race for delegates is still in play in the primaries for Clinton. For the democrat minority in the state, healthcare is a key issue. Her radio ad is great! As a conservative state, they are in general pro-military.

In the 2004 primaries, Kerry (moderate military strength platform) won 77% of the vote and Edwards (more liberal non-military platform) won 5%. It will be interesting to see who wins the caucus.

Posted by: DCVoter | Mar 7, 2008 8:26:31 PM

Can Obama beat McCain without the Clinton supporters??

Posted by: SJ | Mar 7, 2008 8:34:29 PM

Hillary Clinton for President.
Don't Obashma Hillary.
Hillary is a good person who wants all people to have health care.
The Cacaus system is messed up. But Hillary will make it anyway.

PLEASE WYOMING PLEASE ... Get out and support Hillary. WE NEDD EVERYONE! She will protect and provide. She has solutions. It's not an easy voting system it's too bad, but we do need your help Wyoming.

Posted by: cj | Mar 7, 2008 8:35:33 PM

I don't think so but thats just my take on it I don't think that the hard core red states will carry him I live in Ga. it will be red in the end.

Posted by: Bishop | Mar 7, 2008 8:40:15 PM

Sam and Joanne: Do you always believe everything you see and hear????????

Posted by: wow | Mar 7, 2008 9:11:53 PM

Just the typical Hillary-spin.

Go Obama!

Posted by: Jackt51 | Mar 7, 2008 9:12:00 PM

Matt... I bet there is more in the Clinton arsenal LOL

Posted by: DCVoter | Mar 7, 2008 9:12:14 PM

She knows she will lose

Posted by: Vanessa | Mar 7, 2008 9:12:20 PM

SJ:I ask you the same question can Hillary Beat McCain without Obama's Supporters?

Posted by: Karen | Mar 7, 2008 9:13:21 PM

Can Clinton win without Obama supporters??? no. Especially Indepedents that will flock to McCain IF and thats a BIG IF, if Clinton is the nominee.

According to CNN, Obama is up in delegates and the popular vote by 600,000

Posted by: Vanessa | Mar 7, 2008 9:15:29 PM

Am tired of the Obama junkies saying Hillary will lose ok great no problem with that but I want one of you to tell me how Obama is going to win, its a simple question to answer instead of all the name calling and mud throwing, tell me how.

Posted by: SJ | Mar 7, 2008 9:15:59 PM

Sorry Vanessa. CNN is not counting Michigan and Florida and their votes will be counted before the convention
Here is the exact total from realpolitics.com

State Date % Vote In Obama Clinton
Popular Vote Total - - 13,000,655 12,411,705
Popular Vote (w/FL) - - 13,576,869 13,282,691
Popular Vote (w/FL & MI)* - 13,576,869 13,611,000

Posted by: Jay | Mar 7, 2008 9:19:03 PM

We're behind here Karen, so the real question becomes can Obama win without the Clinton supporters? Heck, can Obama win without caucuses because there are no caucuses in the general to run up the score. Considering Obama has already thrown out the voters of two states FL and MI. Then his policy adviser called the Ohio voter stupid for voting Clinton so why don't you tell me how Obama will win the general.

Posted by: Dogsoldier | Mar 7, 2008 9:21:29 PM

She can possibly beat him because her winning in the states that she did was not dependent on cross over voting to knock her out, Republicans and Independents were voting against her to keep her out of the race.

That is a major difference in the votes that Obama got, all these cross over voters will return to their base then what will be his position, this is a know fact and the percentages are there for anyone willing to look at them.

Posted by: SJ | Mar 7, 2008 9:21:48 PM

SJ: You mention Obama supporters. Are thinking only white women and Latinos can win an election for Hillary Clinton in this country?

Posted by: Karen | Mar 7, 2008 9:22:21 PM

We are tired of her manipulations!!!!

Posted by: Mark | Mar 7, 2008 9:23:12 PM

john smith and others - if you examine how elections work for Presidential races, you will see that we have an electoral college system. States like Wyoming will give their electors to McCain... that is a given. Of the states that may swing and the Democratic strongholds with the number of 270 electoral votes needed to win the election, Clinton would have about 252 electors and Obama has 144 electors. There are enough electors left in the 10 remaining states for Clinton to win without Obama but there are not enough left for Obama to beat McCain. Hence, the core democrats are supporting Clinton enough that she could win without Obama's supporters. But she really wants to unite the party and that is why she would offer him a veep slot if she becomes the nominee.

Posted by: DCVoter | Mar 7, 2008 9:30:35 PM

Dogsoldier: According to Hillary Clinton she not behind, she is the winner but the blue-collar workers in Ohio have spoken. That is what I heard come up of her mouth. You act as if Hillary Clinton is blowing Obama out in these states. She may win the primaries but she will not win the General Election. Tell me how many polls you have seen with her winning the General Election? She is too negative. How can you be on the same team with someone and yet if you cannot be the MVP toss the game to the other team...She compliments McCain so much, I encourage people to vote for McCain.

Posted by: Karen | Mar 7, 2008 9:30:51 PM

If the blacks don't vote for Hillary so what they are not voting for her in mass now are they yet she can still win a state that is the difference some of you not thinking of.

Posted by: SJ | Mar 7, 2008 9:32:21 PM

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