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Candidate Clinton to Richardson: 'Barack Obama Can't Win'

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April 02, 2008 7:39 PM

ABC News' George Stephanopoulos Reports: Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and former President Bill Clinton are making very direct arguments to Democratic superdelegates, starkly insisting Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., cannot win a general election against presumptive Republican nominee, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

Sources with direct knowledge of the conversation between Sen. Clinton and Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., prior to the Governor's endorsement of Obama say she told him flatly, "He cannot win, Bill. He cannot win."

Richardson, who served in President Clinton's cabinet, disagreed.

At a rally in Oregon, standing next to Obama, Richardson insisted, "My great affection and admiration for Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton will never waver." But he added, "It is time, however, for Democrats to stop fighting among ourselves and to prepare for the tough fight we will face against John McCain in the fall."

Yet here's a wrinkle, from a source with direct knowledge of Richardson's conversations with the Clintons: Richardson himself told Sen. Clinton and former President Clinton that he didn't think Obama could win, back when he was (according to the Clintons) telling them earlier this year that he wouldn't endorse Obama.

"Too inexperienced," Richardson said, the source tells ABC News.

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A report in the San Francisco Chronicle detailed another explosive exchange in which the former president angrily objected to Richardson's endorsement.

"Five times to my face [Richardson] said that he would never do that," Clinton said, according to the Chronicle -- before, the newspaper reports, he "went on a tirade that ran from the media's unfair treatment of Hillary to questions about the fairness of the votes in state caucuses that voted for Obama. It ended with him asking delegates to imagine what the reaction would be if Obama was trailing by just 1 percent and people were telling him to drop out."

Another, neutral superdelegate who was in the room for that meeting called the Chronicle's take "a bit exaggerated." But there is no question the Clintons are passionately arguing their case against Obama in what is fast becoming an intense race not just for the votes of the public but of the Democratic elite known as superdelegates.

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The longer the super delegates let this circus go on, the more damage they do to their Party (who cares?) and the more electable they make John McCain, aka Bush Lite, McSame, Mr 100 more years of Fear, War and Debt.

Posted by: x32792 | Apr 2, 2008 10:14:04 PM

Hillary can't win either.

Hillary can't even win against Obama.

We have a colossal race of failures.

Politics is putrid.

Posted by: Nice Guy | Apr 2, 2008 10:14:16 PM

Those who vote for McCain must like military funerals.

Posted by: db | Apr 2, 2008 10:29:56 PM

Obama can't win? It's Hillary who can't win. Hillary is a household name and she can't get more than 45% among Democratic primary voters! If she can't win among Democrats, she sure can't beat McCain in the general. She may be a tough campaigner, but she's a weak candidate.

Posted by: Peter Cannady | Apr 2, 2008 10:30:29 PM

Between the 2 of them punching each other out, by November, might as well get used to saying "President John McCain"

Posted by: MFM | Apr 2, 2008 10:30:41 PM

This country deserves the person they elect for President. Look at how blindly this country voted for Bush and for his personality. The same holds true for Obama. When the excitement of his charisma wears out, it will be too late. Damaged is done.

Posted by: mary | Apr 2, 2008 10:31:15 PM

Superdelagates....what a stupid idea!!

Posted by: Sophia | Apr 2, 2008 10:31:15 PM

This country deserves the person they elect for President. Look at how blindly this country voted for Bush and for his personality. The same holds true for Obama. When the excitement of his charisma wears out, it will be too late. Damaged is done.

Posted by: mary | Apr 2, 2008 10:31:24 PM

You couldn't ask for an easier election for the democrats to win. Bush's approval rating at 30%, the war not exactly a strong point, and the economy headed south. It's hard to believe you could screw this one up, but it looks like that's exactly where you're headed. If you guys can't win this, it's just time to get out of the business.

Posted by: Dave B | Apr 2, 2008 10:32:00 PM

Hysterical post Bob, reminds me of 2004. McCain leads both candidates in many polls. You keep that wishful thinking pal!

Posted by: Scofield Bob | Apr 2, 2008 10:32:09 PM

SuperDelegates,
The correct word is unelectable. Barack has been unfairly labeled as the "black" candidate. He is indeed a person of color. America is ready to elect a person of color, without any question. The results in many contests show that.

Barack Obama is not electable, though, because he is a pure unadulterated ELITIST from Harvard. He's also a bad bowler but I'll excuse the latter.
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Obama got $250,000!
Rezko gets jail!
Obama is unelectable!
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Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Apr 2, 2008 11:50:40 PM

Here_IN_PA

You obviously cherry pick the polls you want to try and support Hillary.

Barack will win one way- using the same strategy he has used to (unbelievably) take the nomination form the anointed Hillary of the Clinton dynasty.

I am sick to death of Clinton fanatics- you continue to parrot the Clinton machine, whose only remaining strategy is to raise doubts about Obama. Has Obama stooped to tearing her down?? NO, and he could, easily remind voters of the nightmare of much of the Clinton Co-presidency.

That's why he has my support, and I started out prepared to vote for Clinton.

Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton-NOT!

Posted by: US citizen | Apr 2, 2008 11:52:57 PM

"Why exactly does she think Obama can't win? Because from where I stand his coalition looks rather unstoppable."

His coalition represents about 50% of the democratic party and about 20% of the general electorate. He can't win.

Posted by: Aslan | Apr 2, 2008 11:59:48 PM

Who cares? All three candidates suck, you have ultra socialists in Clinton/Obama and a moderate socialist in McCain.

After 8 years of Bush it's time for a conservative. 20 years of liberalism is enough!

Posted by: WhoCares | Apr 3, 2008 12:02:48 AM

He can all money and people in world. Let states vote who never done yet. Putting faith in man who known 2 yrs and ABC World News

Posted by: bradva | Apr 3, 2008 12:03:58 AM

"He lived a life of privelidge...PERIOD!"

Well at least he lived a life that taught him spelling. If you can't write, and likely don't read much why should I trust your political analysis?

Posted by: Turandottir | Apr 3, 2008 12:04:02 AM

You reap what you sow? You make your own bed..? Dig your own grave? Yup DNC.. you get what you deserve.

This weakened Republican party will still be strong enough to defeat todays DNC house of cards!

The Liar The Witch And The wardrobe is the worst thing that has ever happened to the DNC.

Obama is doing well simply because he's not a Clinton!

The big question is... Will the Left commit suicide-by-Iraq once more?

Posted by: trax | Apr 3, 2008 12:04:04 AM

I'm a Republican that would vote for H. Clinton over McCain. But I would vote for McCain over Obama.

Posted by: Ann | Apr 3, 2008 12:04:23 AM

There is something very creepy about Obama. I feel there is some serious things that he is hiding. He may be a good cheerleader and stuff but the keys to the White House contain the key to the nuclear arsenal of the USA. Although I have to admit, I like Obama, I definetly DO NOT TRUST HIM.

Posted by: Teresa | Apr 3, 2008 12:05:07 AM

I do not care if Hillary or Bill end up endorsing Obama IF he is the candidate. I love the Clintons But COULD NEVER vote for Obama! What would become of our country if Obama were elected? Where is the love?

Posted by: Kimberly | Apr 3, 2008 12:06:19 AM

Just for the record Jerry,...
Why did you care to research that? Where did you find it? How long have you been obsessive about posting it to prove,...absolutely nothing?
That is one of those great pieces of esoteric nonsence that adds nothing to the conversation.
"Gee Wiz Jer,...how did you know all that?"
But the real question is...what does it matter?

________________________________________
His whole life in America is a lie!! And you fell for it,..Sucker!!

Posted by: Jerry | Apr 3, 2008 12:06:20 AM

It is already easy to imagine the Republican attack ads against Barack Obama.
They open with video of his wife, Michelle, saying she was proud of America "for the first time in my adult lifetime" because of her husband's presidential candidacy. Cut to the Illinois Senator explaining that he doesn't wear an American flag lapel pin because it is a "substitute for true patriotism." Then flash a clip of Obama explaining that his Caucasian grandmother was a "typical white person" because she uttered racial epithets and was afraid of black people.
Finally, the coup de grace, pictures of Obama's angry, arm-waving preacher blaming the United States for 9/11 and shouting "God Damn America" to the rafters of Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ.THE ARE GOING TO SEAT FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN, AND IF THE BLEEDING IN WRIGHT SERMON,ONE SUPERDELEGATE FOR OBAMA, OBAMA HAS REFUSED TO GO AHEAD WITH REVOTE GOING TO BACKFIRE ON .ii have beenlistening to talk radio this story is not gong away i guarantee superdelegates willgo for hillary it just tuf luck now.blieve me their willbe no blood to play. hillary ahs alread been maiking inroads in pennsylvainia among black she now has 35 percent of them supportingher since jeremiah wright ,i predict it will be hillary 70 percents and obama18 percent inpennsylvani ,and in north carolina 60-40 for hillary!!TYPICAL WHITE PERSON IS GOINGTO DO ALOT MORE DMAGE THAN YOUN COULD IMAGINE

Posted by: dave rosenberg | Apr 3, 2008 12:07:07 AM

Why would anyone believe that Obama cannot win. He's ahead on all fronts. He's ahead in most polls.

Statisticians have determined that it is a mathematical impossibilioty for Clinton to catch up to Obama in pledged delegates. They also indicate that she has nearly zero chance of catching up in the popular vote.

Clinton's only argument is to say that Obama is somehow seriously flawed. But she has no credibility. I think she also is shooting for the voters who havent been paying attention. Who else would buy into her claim (other than white racists and angry females who want Hillary to be their hero and avenge the gender discrimination they have experienced in their lives).

White male, age 39, PhD

Posted by: Mike Denhof | Apr 3, 2008 12:07:20 AM


Those of you who are so overwrought
by the current "war" in Iraq have no sense of what real war is. In fact it is no longer a war at this stage (as one is conventionally defined); but my point is that historically the losses so far are
very small. Consider that the US lost more than 4000 KIA on several SINGLE days during the Civil War and WW2. And Britain lost nearly 20K on 7/1/16 alone.
It is far to early to judge the worthiness (or unworthiness) of the current engagement, but I have a sense that it may someday be considered a resounding success. We'll see.

Posted by: Historian | Apr 3, 2008 12:07:25 AM

"if Hillary doesn't win the nomination I will vote for McCain and so will my family."

Sorry Mariann you don't get to tell them how to vote and you'll never now how they did. That's why we have one man one vote.

Posted by: Turandottir | Apr 3, 2008 12:07:42 AM

Gotta love right wing patriots like "Ryan" up at the top. His tax cutting president and congress have trashed the country at home and abroad, weakened our military to the point of absurdity and have been the most corrupt leaders this country has ever had and all he can think about is that his taxes MIGHT go up (in fact, unless he's a millionaire many times over, they'll probably go down under a Democratic presidency). Give Republicans an A+ again and again for the "what's in it for me" award.

Posted by: homer | Apr 3, 2008 12:08:04 AM

I filled out my Form 1040 today. If either Obama or The Witch are elected my taxes will increase by $800 whthout an increase in income--merely by making dividend income fully taxable--the restoration of the double taxation of corporate profits so dear to the balck harts of the Democ-rats.

The only things the Democ-rats have a religious devotation to is high income taxes and the Death Tax. Go to the voting booth in November and kill them first!

Posted by: David S. Levine | Apr 3, 2008 12:11:22 AM

NAV: The posts are primarily articles from various sources, such as the Chicago Sun-Times and NBC. If you can't take the heat (truth), then get out of the kitchen.

Posted by: Cowbell | Apr 3, 2008 12:21:30 AM

go ahead play the follow leader game now with his "make up ideas and Changes talks"

Posted by: john nc | Apr 3, 2008 12:23:35 AM

Jerry, if I want to go to rightwing propaganda sites I know how. Thanks.

Posted by: All the News that's fit to dump | Apr 3, 2008 12:23:40 AM

A lot of conservative columnists continue to attack Hillary Clinton and ignore Obama. A number of Republicans in earlier primaries have supported Obama in an effort to prevent Hillary Clinton from becoming the Democratic Nominee.

The last laugh, or more correctly weeping, might very well be on the Republicans. When the votes are counted after the November election, I think it very likely John MCCain will lose the election.

In which case, if Obama is the next President he will be much more liberal than Hillary Clinton. Obama is a Marxist, who believes in collectivism and his Presidency will be a "movement" to mobilize the nation into collectivist actions and policies unlike anything since the New Deal.

That is what Talk Radio, conservatives of all stripes, and Republicans who fear and hate Hillary Clinton should really be concerned about. McCain is a slender reed indeed against the realities "change" under Barack Obama will bring to our nation and society.

Posted by: RPhillips | Apr 3, 2008 12:24:00 AM

Not proud of Senator Clinton or Bill right now. They seem prepared to try to sink the democratic nominee and the party if they do not get their way. Don't do it. So tired of the divisivness.

For Democrates who vow to vote for McCain if 'their' dem candidate does not get the nomination...get control of these emotional outbursts. Our country is in serious trouble after 8 years Republican reign and McCain has been a significant contributor to major things that have gone wrong. Now all of a sudden he walks on water? PLEASE.

If McCain becomes President, this country will continue to suffer greatly...he is a continuation of Bush. Trying to distance himself from Bush is strictly political to get votes.

Voting for McCain is voting for more of
Carl Rove (advisor), War and more War (100 more years in Iraq), No clue about fixing the economy, and selecting Supreme Court Justices that will make partisan/right wing rulings that have impact for generations to come.

Appreciate his sacrifice, however McCain is NOT the only one who has served our great country. And he should not be President. Almost every person who has served in Iraq and now running for political office is running as a democrat...there is a reason for that.

Posted by: Retired | Apr 3, 2008 12:25:40 AM

I hope that I'm wrong, but I think that the DNC will use the super delegates to take the nomination away from Obama if he wins the popular vote. If they do this, they are insuring a McCain win, since HRC can't win the general election. If Obama gains the nomination, I think that he has a very good chance of being victorious over McCain. I guess that we'll see what we see. I think that it's clear that the Democratic Party doesn't have the cojones to run a black man for president.

Posted by: Burlroad | Apr 3, 2008 12:25:50 AM

I am extremely frustrated to the see that senior Democraty Party leaders are trying to discredit the party. Who is Obama? No body knows anything about him. He still not even denounce his old pastor. He divided the country blacks and whites. He has no morals. It is only Young people's Obamamania. Nothing less. I hope true dmocrats will rise up and elect Hilary Clinton as their nominee for the election in Nov 2008. She will surely the next President. Otherwise disastrous for the country.

Posted by: George Lonen | Apr 3, 2008 12:27:37 AM

I admit to not reading all of the posts here, but the ones I have read are misreading the quote, and that includes the author of the story.

Hillary said to Richardson, "He cannot win Bill. He cannot win." Think for a moment of the real meaning behind that desperate comment. It doesn't mean Obama is UNABLE to win...it means that Obama must be STOPPED from winning.

Now this isn't to say that they will do ANYTHING at all costs to stop him, rather, it is simply a somewhat frightened remark coming from an individual that is seriously concerned about the consequences of an Obama victory.

What becomes even more intriguing is when you begin to connect the dots of the Bush-Clinton Monarchy over the past 20-some years...why G.W. has been so accomodating to the Clinton's and the release of their presidential records. The cozy relationship that Bush 41 has had recently with Bill, and the Clintons suddenly spending an unusual amount of time with FOX News, Limbaugh, and some of the other conservative media.

Something very strange is afoot, and I fear it isn't something the American public is going to want to hear.

Posted by: Steve K | Apr 3, 2008 12:28:12 AM

they have been playing with obama , they have no intention of letting him in the white, house , why do you think they did the thing with florida and michigan, so they can could use it when they needed it, why do you think edwards took him name off the ballot in michigan, so Obama would, so hilliary would be the only one on there, so she would be a shoe in, and once they declare their votes good, she is all the way to the white house, the super delegates will put her in,,,,,,,,,,,,,go hilliary,,,,,,,,,,,,,

by backoffnewscensors


I see your candidate is not the only one who is delusional. By the way, do you have any Bosnia sniper stories to share with the rest of us while you are on a roll here?

Posted by: kojiPham | Apr 3, 2008 12:28:20 AM

Jack, I respect your opinion but I don't agree... and so does America. At least the people here are aware of the world situation. Most Americans have no idea whats going on in the world right now. Going with that, regular people will vote for change. Obama and Clinton are change.McCain is Bush 3. I think they will vote for anyone but Bush 3. But then again, Bush was reelected in 04...

Posted by: Felix | Apr 3, 2008 12:29:16 AM

Here is a William Safire article about Hilary in 1996. You think these issues won't come up in a general election? Hilary is unelectable.
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From the New York Times January 08, 1996: Americans of all political persuasions are coming to the sad realization that our first lady - a woman of undoubted talents who was a role model for many in her generation - is a congenital liar.
1. Remember the story she told about studying The Wall Street Journal to explain her 10,000 percent profit in 1979 commodity trading? We now know that was a lie told to turn aside accusations that as the governor's wife she profited corruptly, her account being run by a lawyer for state poultry interests through a disreputable broker. She lied for good reason: To admit otherwise would be to confess taking, and paying taxes on, what some think amounted to a $100,000 bribe.
2. The abuse of presidential power known as Travelgate elicited another series of lies. She induced a White House lawyer to assert flatly to investigators that Mrs. Clinton did not order the firing of White House travel aides, who were then harassed by the FBI and Justice Department to justify patronage replacement by Mrs. Clinton's cronies. Now we know, from a memo long concealed from investigators, that there would be ''hell to pay'' if the furious first lady's desires were scorned. The career of the lawyer who transmitted Hillary's lie to authorities is now in jeopardy. Again, she lied with good reason: to avoid being identified as a vindictive political power player who used the FBI to ruin the lives of people standing in the way of juicy patronage.
3. In the aftermath of the apparent suicide of her former partner and closest confidant, White House Deputy Counsel Vincent Foster, she ordered the overturn of an agreement to allow the Justice Department to examine the files in the dead man's office. Her closest friends and aides, under oath, have been blatantly disremembering this likely obstruction of justice, and may have to pay for supporting Hillary's lie with jail terms.
Again, the lying was not irrational.
Investigators believe that damning records from the Rose Law Firm, wrongfully kept in Vincent Foster's White House office, were spirited out in the dead of night and hidden from the law for two years - in Hillary's closet, in Web Hubbell's basement before his felony conviction, in the president's secretary's personal files - before some were forced out last week.
Why the White House concealment?
For good reason: The records show Hillary Clinton was lying when she denied actively representing a criminal enterprise known as the Madison S&L, and indicate she may have conspired with Web Hubbell's father-in-law to make a sham land deal that cost taxpayers $3 million.
Why the belated release of some of the incriminating evidence? Not because it mysteriously turned up in offices previously searched. Certainly not because Hillary Clinton and her new hang-tough White House counsel want to respond fully to lawful subpoenas.
One reason for the Friday-night dribble of evidence from the White House is the discovery by the FBI of copies of some of those records elsewhere.
When Clinton witnesses are asked about specific items in ''lost'' records - which investigators have - the White House ''finds'' its copy and releases it. By concealing the Madison billing records two days beyond the statute of limitations, Hillary evaded a civil suit by bamboozled bank regulators.
Another reason for recent revelations is the imminent turning of former aides and partners of Hillary against her; they were willing to cover her lying when it advanced their careers, but are inclined to listen to their own lawyers when faced with perjury indictments. Therefore, ask not ''Why didn't she just come clean at the beginning?''
She had good reasons to lie; she is in the longtime habit of lying; and she has never been called to account for lying herself or in suborning lying in her aides and friends. No wonder the president is fearful of holding a prime-time press conference.
Having been separately deposed by the independent counsel at least twice, the president and first lady would be well advised to retain separate defense counsel.

Posted by: Jimmy | Apr 3, 2008 12:29:34 AM

JR
Aren't you cool, getting the inside scoop - you stated "I have heard some of the nations most formidible intellectuals who do not divulge their political affiliations stating that this is not a very bright man, he is a scary man." Why the secret identity of these 'intellectuals'? Did they call you personally from a dark corner or are they willing to stand up and be counted?
The sounds of "empty suits"...
You say that there will be no change (with Obama as Pres) - not sure how you know this. I sure hope you are wrong.

Posted by: dude | Apr 3, 2008 12:29:41 AM

The Clinton's true colors are coming out now that the heat is on; Hillary has hit the panic button quite a bit over the past few weeks but true to fashion, she'll go down kicking and screaming rather than bow down gracefully. She's mad because Richardson endorsed Obama but how could she expect Richardson to back her after the lie she told about coming under gunfire in Bosnia. Obama cannot be held accountable for remarks made by Rev Wright like the media wants him to be but Hillary most definitely can and should be held accountable for a lie that came from her own lips. The Republicans are scared because they know that Obama will give McCain a run for his money because Obama was against the war from day one and McCain is as bad as Bush as far as wanting to keep the troops over in Iraq and Afghanistan. McCain is a replica of Bush and the American people want no more reminders of Bush after 2008 and they want the troops out of Iraq...the polls clearly show that. If that means making history by voting for an African-American president, they will vote for Obama.

Posted by: 1967Girl | Apr 3, 2008 12:29:52 AM

No, the super delegates won't give it to Hillary. She has lost the black vote. She won't get the new voters who've been galvanized to political action for the first time. The middle of the road Republicans who might like Obama hate her guts. And then there'd be those of us who would feel enraged that we voted for nothing and that the Democrats do NOT believe in democracy.

Hillary unites only in hate.

Posted by: Analyst | Apr 3, 2008 12:30:35 AM

try again...+++++++++++++++++You might want to turn off of cnn and check out the real count if they give them to her the way they stand now, not the half stuff they have been saying but the way they stand and she wins pa, she is in the lead,,,,go hilliary,,,,

Posted by: backoffnewscensors | Apr 3, 2008 12:31:13 AM

Later on when dust will settle for Clinton and Obama and Mc Cain will be the president, the democrats will regret about choosing Obama as the nominee. Democrats will disitegrate and one party will emerge, a moderate liberal, ourging the leftist Obama supoorters. America can not live under the far end of the views.. all it atakes is a centrist to unite. McCain is a liberal and not so conservative in his view, safe for an average American.

Posted by: asd | Apr 3, 2008 12:31:36 AM

She's right. Obama can't win. He trails McCain in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, among other key states.

Hillary has a commanding lead over McCain in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and a small lead in Florida.

If Democrats want Obama to carry their flag whether he can win the electoral college or not, that's their prerogative. It won't be the first time something 'grand' has failed because someone forgot to count their votes.

Posted by: KC | Apr 3, 2008 12:31:36 AM

Here's a cold dose of reality.

The Rev. Wright episode has destroyed the Obama campaign. Many people won't admit this, but insiders know that Obama will be toast in a general election.

Posted by: JP Vanderbilt | Apr 3, 2008 12:31:43 AM

Just wondering – I don't see anyone commenting on the point -- that Obama’s main strong point was on votes via ‘caucuses’, whereas ,the general elections won’t be so…. With such a system … who says he will have any luck at all…. Yes he has the youngsters behind him that have the time and energy to mobilize voters …. etc. but that will and mainly works in a caucus system … it won’t be much of a factor in the regular general election system.!!!

Posted by: mlow | Apr 3, 2008 12:38:33 AM

Old lady go away.

Posted by: True Feminist | Apr 3, 2008 12:39:44 AM

I think a real outstanding ticket would be Ventura-Paul or Paul-Venture. These are two who would get this country back on track with the roots from which it came.

Posted by: Ed Hartwell | Apr 3, 2008 12:41:18 AM

If Obama would lose against McCain, Hillary would be humiliated by John McCain. In fact, all democrats would be shamed by her humiliation.

Posted by: Gillis | Apr 3, 2008 12:44:01 AM

Hillary is just like most politicians. They will say whatever it takes to win. But the idea that she is a better candidate than Obama is silly. HRC is a very divisive character. Many people absolutely hate this women. She seems daily to redouble her efforts to prove them right. She is mean and vindictive and appears to be only representing herself, her lust for power and place in history. It is likely too late for her. Obama has come very far up against the strongest political machine in modern history. I don't know why some think he is un-electable. He got this far, has out raised everyone else, and obviously is very smart. He is inspirational in his speechs and his tone is dramatically different from most politicians. He seems to be a real change for the better. I think he will easily beat McCain who frankly represents the politics of the past. The Iraq war could blow up again at any time and McCain is tied strongly to it. Obama at least offers some hope to get out of this mess. I hope Obama will make a great President and at least he represents something new and fresh instead of more repeat redux as in Bushs or Clintons.

Posted by: David Pittis | Apr 3, 2008 12:45:30 AM

Really? Really? LOL Good luck with that line of attack there Hil.....ROTFLMAO it appears the popular vote, the majority of elected delegates and thr majority of states disagree with you on that one ...and based on the delegates that Obama has picked up since the first of the month...16 to your 1...it appears the super delegates don't agree either...so ..again Good luck with that.....

Posted by: Deanna | Apr 3, 2008 12:45:46 AM

All McCain needs is some die hard Republican come out and proof that Obama was at the Wright's hate speech against the country! Put it together in a ad, and say: Do you trust this man to be your commander in chief?! Yet another swift-boat episode replayed again! When can Democratic ever learn! Obama is a dream candidate for Republican to beat! They are waiting eagarly to show their trump card!

Posted by: fair minded from NC | Apr 3, 2008 12:45:52 AM

A pause for thought for you Republicans.

If you can't spell "right" you have nothing to say I am interested in hearing. Your McCarthy actics haven't worked for fifty years. They won't now.

Posted by: Cup of Joe | Apr 3, 2008 12:46:19 AM

Obama is an eloquent speaker as long as there is a teleprompter in front of him.

But, watch how he answers impromtu questions.

Especially, on subjects he doesn't understand. He's not very good at winging it.

Just watch!

;)

Posted by: McTagh | Apr 3, 2008 12:51:36 AM

I'm not really sure why this is such news. Hillary Clinton's argument all along has been that Obama can't win. That will be McCain's argument too. What's the big deal? ABC, like every other news network, has become so biased against Hillary Clinton that they will try to make a story out of nothing in an effort to either harm her politically or to force her out of the race. The media should be ashamed, but so should whatever moron thinks there's something interesting to this bit of "news."

Posted by: Kevin | Apr 3, 2008 12:51:50 AM

McCain has had touble getting people to attend his fund-raising dinners.... no one wants to have dinner at 4:30pm.

Posted by: dude | Apr 3, 2008 12:51:57 AM

A lot of conservative columnists continue to attack Hillary Clinton and ignore Obama. A number of Republicans in earlier primaries have supported Obama in an effort to prevent Hillary Clinton from becoming the Democratic Nominee.

The last laugh, or more correctly weeping, might very well be on the Republicans. When the votes are counted after the November election, I think it very likely John MCCain will lose the election.

In which case, if Obama is the next President he will be much more liberal than Hillary Clinton. Obama is a Marxist, who believes in collectivism and his Presidency will be a "movement" to mobilize the nation into collectivist actions and policies unlike anything since the New Deal.

That is what Talk Radio, conservatives of all stripes, and Republicans who fear and hate Hillary Clinton should really be concerned about. McCain is a slender reed indeed against the realities "change" under Barack Obama will bring to our nation and society.

Posted by: RPhillips | Apr 3, 2008 12:52:29 AM

We all know the best Democrat in the race is John McCain!

Posted by: Radiant Times | Apr 3, 2008 12:53:14 AM

A RION, a lying thieving crook, and and empty suit who only talks about change.

Face it folks were screwed by both parties who only answer to they various handlers.

Posted by: who cares | Apr 3, 2008 12:54:14 AM

Delusional...and comical. To think that Obama has a chance in the general election. Given his past, (and lack of it), the majority of this country will NOT vote for Obama the unfit; he does not have a chance so get real.

Posted by: Kimberly | Apr 3, 2008 12:55:00 AM

You speak for me, John M. -- almost. While I would suppress the gag reflex long enough to vote for McCain over Obama, if it is a contest between Hillary and McCain, I will probably not vote at all.

As for Bill Richardson: "unwavering affection" my eye. Carville had the right of that sleazeball. Except I might call him "Brutus" instead of "Judas." Tomato, tomahto.

Posted by: John Q | Apr 3, 2008 12:55:26 AM

Hillary's only accomplishment in the campaign is that she has totally ruined any chance for the Democrats to win the general election. I haven't decided between Obama and McCain but Hillary has LOSER written all over her forehead.

Posted by: Katie | Apr 3, 2008 12:55:27 AM

Too bad there is not another choice on the ballot in November........"NONE OF THE ABOVE!".
At least then one could feel that they were voting for a change in the way politics have been played in this country for years!!!
Sad that every 4 years we are given the option of voting for the lesser of the two evils???

Posted by: Tom Albright | Apr 3, 2008 12:57:02 AM

McTagh wrote:
Obama is an eloquent speaker as long as there is a teleprompter in front of him. But, watch how he answers impromtu questions. Especially, on subjects he doesn't understand. He's not very good at winging it. Just watch!
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I have done a fair amount of public speaking to groups as well as debating in my adult life. In a debate on the economy, economics, and the war, given that I am pretty enough for the camera (g), I would have Obama tongue tied. He would be creamed in a debate with me. Just imagine what Bill Buckley or Christoper Hitchens would do to him.


JR

Posted by: Jack Ryan | Apr 3, 2008 12:57:46 AM

"Obama has been bribing superdelegates with thousands of dollars, each."

Gosh John, what a pity you aren't a real reporter? Then you could break the story and have some real facts.

Posted by: Perry White | Apr 3, 2008 12:57:53 AM

That Comment about "that this country is damned to generations of failure unless we elect Obama." Is such Horse Dung I nearly fell out of my chair.

He is a good speaker who knows NOTHING.... he has done NOTHING... in a general election that point will be driven home you can bet on it.

I hate Hilary but I would still prefer her to that chump.

Posted by: John M. | Apr 3, 2008 12:58:18 AM

IT WAS part of the "kitchen sink" strategy of the THE CLINTONS TO make Obama unelectable by attempting to destroy him. The more Obama seemed indestructible, the lower they descended in their tactics. Now they are telling us that Rev. Wright is the reason why Obama can’t win; but what they have done in this campaign will give the Republicans more stuff against Obama than any damage the Wright controversy can possibly do. There is always something very menacing, ugly and destructive about the Clintons. Just follow the saga of their lives: The Presidency, then the Monica Lewisnky scandal; the Governor's mansion in Arkansas cum Paula Jones, Jennifer Flowers and others; the Clinton Presidency and the loss of the Democratic majority in Congress, and on and on, including the sudden death and disappearance of many former aids who knew too much. It is always about the Clintons and nobody else! This time they will not succeed! The Obama movement will prevail against the old politics because America is turning the corner on the negativism of the old politics. The Clintons will continue to wallow in their destructive habits and, in reality, self-sabotage!!!

Posted by: Dr. Sam | Apr 3, 2008 12:58:48 AM

Even if Hillary were more electable than Obama (which she isn't), so what? We would have Hillary who is no better than McCain. Winning a booby prize like Hillary is not winning.

Posted by: DennisNC | Apr 3, 2008 1:05:37 AM

Hillary is wrong again,she underestimates Obama's capabilities,thats why they thought they would wrap up the nomination by Feb -5. Surprises in store for people like her in the upcoming general election.

Posted by: Adams | Apr 3, 2008 1:05:47 AM

To the people saying Hillary can't win the democratic votes, she's actually leading with democrats, Obama is keeping the white guilt Independents.

Posted by: Josh | Apr 3, 2008 1:06:02 AM

Maybe I'm missing something, but did McCain do anything else in the war BESIDES get captured?

Posted by: Russert | Apr 3, 2008 1:07:47 AM

Either Hillary or Barrrack in the White House would be able to accomplish something great that John McCain could never do in a hundred years. That would be to hand the Senate and HR back to the Republicans at the next mid-term election. Please pray that all of the decrepit SCOTUS members can remain on life support until that great feat has been accomplished.

Posted by: Dale | Apr 3, 2008 1:07:48 AM

Wake up Dems.....neither one of your candidates can beat McCain!!!

Posted by: Chukkal | Apr 3, 2008 1:08:06 AM

Jack Ryan:

You're making an assumption that being Black has more benefits than negatives for a candidate. I dont think its true.

Posted by: Mike Denhof | Apr 3, 2008 1:09:00 AM

"Obama has been bribing superdelegates with thousands of dollars, each."

Gosh John, what a pity you aren't a real reporter? Then you could break the story and have some real facts.

Posted by: Perry White | Apr 3, 2008 1:09:20 AM

I am a lifelong Conservative who plans on voting for Obama. I am tired of arguing for a war that makes no sense, arguing for our current healthcare system that is pathetic, and aligning myself with with the backward religious right. Eventually you have to admit when you are wrong and then drop back and punt.

Posted by: Recovering Republican | Apr 3, 2008 1:10:18 AM

People need to wake up to the FACT that Obama is as much a white man as he is a black man. What a news flash for the racist out there in la la land.

Posted by: Brian | Apr 3, 2008 1:13:41 AM

Bill, I suspect whatever Democrat you oppose will automaticly "have the most liberal voting record", an attribution you pull out of mid air. As for FL and MI, neither state has had a primary recognized by the DNC. The decision to nullify those state's delegates was made in 2007. Are you part of Hill's disinformation crew?

Posted by: DennisNC | Apr 3, 2008 1:13:42 AM

"neither one of your candidates can beat McCain!!!"

My cat could beat McCain

Posted by: Dharma | Apr 3, 2008 1:15:12 AM