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Clinton Not Ready to Call it Quits, Urges Democrats Not to Choose McCain

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March 27, 2008 8:04 PM

ABC News' Eloise Harper Reports: Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., addressed those who think she should get out of the race Thursday evening in Winston-Salem, North Carolina saying, "Some people have been saying we should just end these primaries we should just call it quits I that think a lot of people still want their voices heard and their votes counted." She added, "this is a very close election I think that is exciting because so many people have been brought into the process and there is a real anticipation about what we can do.

Mrs. Clinton, who was running about an hour and a half late, apologized to the crowd and said she knew that the UNC game was starting in thirty minutes and understood if they had to leave. Clinton later appealed to the residents of the Tar heel state saying "I am excited and I am really looking forward to crisscrossing North Carolina in the spring what could be better than that?’ Clinton asked.

Senator Clinton kicked off her "Solutions for the American Economy" tour across the state today, with a strong emphasis on the economy. Most of her digs were not focused towards her democratic rival, but instead to the republican presumed nominee Senator McCain.

In Fayetteville, NC, Clinton was asked what he should tell Democrats who are thinking for John McCain "Please think through this decision," Clinton said, laughing "It is not a wise decision for yourself or your country."

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There is no good reason for Hillary to get out of this campaign. It is not over, and all the states have not voted. The Democrat Party has some screwed up plans to correct. If no one has the the required pledged delegates to be the nominee, then the superdelegates should decide at the Convention. The race is close, and may get even closer. What are some of you afraid of? We all want the candidate most qualified to run this country. That candidate is Hillary. She is smart, experienced, and she is tough!

Posted by: georgia | Mar 27, 2008 8:30:07 PM

So this is campaign Hillary version 18.0., the play nice for a day model.

We'll see if this version will work better than any of the other 17 versions.


Posted by: The Commander Guy | Mar 27, 2008 8:38:43 PM

There is EVERY good reason for Clinton to gracefully bow out of this race. Her legacy is getting torn to shreds as she turns more negative. Moreover, no matter how you do the math, she cannot win the nomination with pledged delegates or popular vote. Meanwhile, Obama gets stronger every day. The storms she would have to weather against the Republicans are major compared to the winds that have blown across Obama's bow.

Posted by: malthusian77 | Mar 27, 2008 8:39:19 PM

One minute she and Bill are praising McCain, the next minute she's out begging people, trying to keep them in the party. Will Hilliary the control freak finally figure out what she wants us to do so we can vote accordingly? So Hilly, do I vote for McCain over Obama, or You over McCain, which is it o' great one... Tell me what you think I should think. Who do I get to vote for? You or McCain only eh? Because you know since you can't win without buying off the superdelegates, you are rest assured more than willing to see McCain in the White House. And people think Obama is being unreasonable, Hilliary leads neither in total vote or delegates. How in the hell can she have the authority to tell ANYONE what to do, let alone who to vote for? Sorry Hilliary 2nd place is NOT 1st! Nobody is given the Presidency... you have to EARN it!!! This isn't kindergarden or little league, this is the land of grown ups. And if you don't like it you can go home.

Posted by: cba | Mar 27, 2008 8:41:05 PM

There is another reason Hillary should stay in....if, or when, more little secrets come out about the real Senator Obama, maybe there will still be time to make the right choice at the convention. I think a lot of early voters are having regrets now. I imagine a lot of Republicans wish Romney hadn't dropped out so soon now.

Posted by: DWC | Mar 27, 2008 8:54:45 PM

Keep going Hillary, you are no quiter and I want you to fight to the end. Let Obama win it by working for it, not by you dropping out. COUNT ALL THE VOTES! Obama you are not american if you don't count all the votes.

Posted by: D | Mar 27, 2008 8:57:36 PM

DWC say "I imagine a lot of Republicans wish Romney hadn't dropped out so soon now."

Ya. I can see how a Hillary supporter would take a liking to Mittens.

They are essentially the same candidate.

Posted by: The Commander Guy | Mar 27, 2008 8:57:44 PM

It's so funny how the formerly confident Hillary supporters on here are now reduced to saying "there is no good reason for Hillary to get out of the campaign." Hilarious...I remember many of you on here saying Obama would be done after Super Tuesday.

Now it's "I'll never vote for Obama."

How pathetic.

Posted by: HOW QUICKLY THINGS CHANGE | Mar 27, 2008 9:02:47 PM

The rule: If you do not have the number of pledged delegates to automatically become the nominee, the superdelegates decide. That is how Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Adlai Stevenson, and John Kenndy were chosen. Of course, that was b bho (as in bc). Has he already been annointed and crowned, or did I miss something. What audacious gall!

Posted by: georgia | Mar 27, 2008 9:04:19 PM

I totally support Hillary and agree with the other writer who said there is not good reason for her to withdrawl from the campaign. The news media and the Democratic Party websites seem to think that Obama has it made! I disagree and think the November election is going to be a landslide for McCain if Obama is our candidate.

Posted by: Idy | Mar 27, 2008 9:07:49 PM

Idy -- McCain will destroy him. A lot of young people did not live through Dukakis -- or Jimmy Carter....and barely remember Gore and Kerry. They were all great persons, but did not have the spunk. They are all the same model -- supposedly sweet white men. Obama is trying to be the same. WE are DOOMED. Hillary is a fighter. Every Republican who has won is a fighter. They play the game well. The rich fools who have nothing to lose and the young people who do not know any better have highjacked the Democratic party and are delivering to a grave.

Posted by: TONY | Mar 27, 2008 9:13:58 PM

They had to turn people away again the crowd went crazy when she talked about people saying she should get out saying no no no stay stay my friend was in the crowd met two eighty five year old women and they had taken a bus from MT. Airy and didn't know how they were going to get home but they were going to see Hillary no matter what she drove them home Hillary is well liked in North Carolina so I hope she wins it all.

Posted by: Bishop | Mar 27, 2008 9:15:27 PM

Actually, by some polls, Obama is more likely to beat McCain. But we won't have a slightly accurate poll until we have a Dem candidate, and the only poll that matters is in November. Let's hope it is accurate.

Posted by: malthusian77 | Mar 27, 2008 9:15:52 PM

Hillary MUST stay in the race and win the nomination for the sake of the country.
I will never vote for Obama

Posted by: Krist | Mar 27, 2008 9:29:53 PM

Hillary actions speaks louder than words if you really want to unite the party you would get out of the race,at least after PA,NC, IND,especially if you don't put any dent in Obama's delagate lead.

Posted by: merle7 | Mar 27, 2008 9:35:04 PM

Wasn't she also laughing when she and chelsea had to duck and run from sniper fire? I do believe Hillary might be exaggerating again. She needs to say that so when she goes to the super she looks like a loyal dem.
No one is Buying Hillary

Posted by: Lauren | Mar 27, 2008 9:42:22 PM

Hillary must stay in! Obama is radioactive. Do not believe the media or the polls. Go out and speak to people. Most of them want a revote. Obama will lose the GE and the DEms will probably lose some seats. The only good news will be if Pelosi is no longer the speaker and Dean and Brazile will be out of a job! The Dem party is no longer the party of the people. They refuse to count FL and MI yet they are for democratic principles. They deserve to lose.

Posted by: tiffany | Mar 27, 2008 9:42:28 PM

Its been over for some time she ahs done to much damage to the Party. Win at any and all costs only works for her. Most Americans at least 48%know she is unfit.
Obama 08

Posted by: Lauren | Mar 27, 2008 9:49:35 PM

DWC
So Hillary thinks she has something on Barack? She already has tried the race baiting with if Rev. Wright was my Pastor. Well its not working people are smarter than you give them credit for. Like your statement we got off the plane and we had to duck and run because there was sniper fire.people dodn't believe you now.

Posted by: Lauren | Mar 27, 2008 9:56:52 PM

Senior Democratic Statesman Senator Christopher Dodd has said that if Hillary has not caught up to Obama after the IN and NC primaries, Hillary should just go home.

Makes sense and sounds perfectly reasonable.

Posted by: The Commander Guy | Mar 27, 2008 10:00:52 PM

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