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Muted Clinton Preaches Unity, Claims Indiana Victory

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May 06, 2008 11:40 PM

ABC News' Kate Snow and Eloise Harper Report: Flanked by her husband and daughter, Hillary Clinton thanked Indiana voters for their support Tuesday and pledged to continue on to West Virginia, Oregon, Kentucky and beyond.

But she was not the relentlessly upbeat Clinton of victory's past. And in contrast to other primary night parties, Bill Clinton stood unsmiling behind her for much of the speech.

Sen. Clinton, D-N.Y., again asked voters to continue to support her financially, dropping the name of her website.

"Tonight, once again, I need your help to continue our journey," she said.

Clinton pledged to "never stop fighting for you" but faced with a decisive Obama victory in North Carolina and uncertain results in Indiana, she also seemed to concede the possibility that she might not become the eventual nominee.

"People are watching this race and they're wondering . . . I win, he wins, I win, he wins . . . it's so close. That says a lot about how passionate our supporters are . . . but I can assure you that no matter what happens I will work for the nominee of the Democratic party," she said.

On Wednesday, Clinton will hold meetings in Washington with undecided superdelegates. The campaign says those meetings were scheduled several days ago. But at this critical juncture, they could prove pivotal.

Clinton called the campaign thus far a "journey" that "has been a blessing to me". 

And now, she said, it's "on to West Virginia, Kentucky, Oregon and other states where people are eager to have their voices heard."

"I'm going to work my heart out in West Virginia and Kentucky this month and I intend to win them in November," Clinton said.

Again, she suggested that even if she were not the nominee, the Democrat on the ticket would be best for the White House.

"I want the people in these upcoming states to know we're going to work hard to reach out to all of you.  Because we want you to know the Democratic party is your party and a Democratic president would be best for you," Clinton said.

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Obama and his minions are divisive. Clinton said she will support whomever the nominee is. Obama only says he will support democrats. That means he will support others and not Clinton.

Posted by: mixed-american | May 7, 2008 12:26:09 AM

Huckabee could have stuck around and tore down support for McCain, but he didn't. He put the good of the GOP ahead of his own personal desires. Clinton's selfishness will end up costing the Democrats in the end. She never wanted Kerry to win in 2004 and now that she will not win the nomination, she is determined to torpedo Obama.

Posted by: Sonny | May 7, 2008 12:28:23 AM

Huckabee could have stuck around and tore down support for McCain, but he didn't. He put the good of the GOP ahead of his own personal desires. Clinton's selfishness will end up costing the Democrats in the end. She never wanted Kerry to win in 2004 and now that she will not win the nomination, she is determined to torpedo Obama.

Posted by: Sonny | May 7, 2008 12:28:33 AM

Let us unite behind the nominee, be it Hillary or Obama. God Bless America

Posted by: Ben | May 7, 2008 12:39:38 AM

I'm extremely disappointed that 92% blacks voted for Obama. Bill and Hillary worked their hearts out for blacks in the past, and now blacks just turned around to vote for their race regardless of whether or not Obama can be a good president! This guy can't be elected, at least not now. He needs to be tested for another 8 years and gain more experience.

I'll not vote this fall if Hillary is not the nominee. Sorry, Obama, you have lost my vote. As far as I know, there are many Hillary supporters who will not vote for you. You will not become the president because of many things.

Posted by: Wendy | May 7, 2008 12:39:42 AM

Whoosh!!!! That is the sound of millions of life long democrats defecting to John McCain.

Posted by: annonymous | May 7, 2008 12:41:01 AM

Sen Obama never made the case he will make the better president than Hillary.

However, he ran a much better campaign . Campaigning is the way we nominate the person to run for president. Not who is the better person to be president.

Obama has earned it, Clinton dropped the ball after super tuesday.

But Obama needs to concede 3 things.

- pay off Hillarys campaign debt

- give President Clinton free BBQ for the rest of his life -and pay for the medical bills that he will rack up because of it.

- Give healthcare over to Hillary in his administration . This was her cause. He should be man enough to let her do it.

If he agrees to all this, she needs to drop out.

Posted by: tomdavie | May 7, 2008 12:50:32 AM

You can win the battle but lose the war. The war between McCain and Obama will be ugly I predict and John McCain will win because no one questions he loves America. Hillary never really went after Obama and she could have--now the DNC will try to kiss up to her supporters-- forget it--my vote is McCain and it will not change. So sorry Mrs. Clinton--I still hope you can pull out the nomination--but the DNC is against you.

Posted by: annonymous | May 7, 2008 12:53:46 AM

Obama/Claire McCaskill 08!!!

Posted by: Mike Denhof | May 7, 2008 1:02:01 AM

Clinton didnt really go after Obama because she is a true democrat who stands for all the voters. She has bailed him out several times to help him not look so bad. He double-crossed her by running in the first place when he himself said he was not qualified because the big bucks from the liberals backed him and manipulated him just like he did in IL.. dirty politics. He is a disgrace to America just like Ted Kennedy, Kerry, Pelosi, Reid, Leahy, and Dean.

Posted by: mixed-american | May 7, 2008 1:02:45 AM

Obama proved how much of a Republican he is... money talks and they bought him lock stock and barrel.

Posted by: mixed-american | May 7, 2008 1:03:38 AM

The sad thing in this race is Democrats are worst than republicans. What I mean to say is republicans do not care wheather you are blue or green as long as you are a republican they will vote for you. Democrats have more prejudice. The plantation mentality is over. It is OK to support Obama or Hillary. Whomever the winner I will vote for him or her. Democrats that dare to vote for McBush are not democrats. They are supporting Bush's third tirm. They do not care about the war, universal health care.

Posted by: Simieno | May 7, 2008 1:04:53 AM

Why don't you report the fact that the Lake County district held their reporting back which really forced the Clinton campaign to not claim a victory here though they probably have won. This is really a nasty political move by an Obama supporter to try and steal someones thunder. Change...WRIGHT!

Posted by: nidula | May 7, 2008 1:05:27 AM

Lots of discussion among leaders in IN about the voting tally issues. Mayors are claiming they turned in votes hours ago and they dont know why the numbers are not coming in. I just heard them say it appears something corrupt may be happening and there will be investigations.

Posted by: mixed-american | May 7, 2008 1:07:33 AM

Can people please stop with the if you vote McCain you were never really a democrat??? You are just worried because, yes, we REALLY are democrats and you need us and think your insults will bring us back. I MAKE UP MY OWN MIND and my mind and money will be on McCain if HRC leaves. You can have your caucus winning candidate.

Posted by: texasdemocrat | May 7, 2008 1:12:00 AM

I will always support senator Clinton, I will vote Mcain in November if OB is a nominee. I just donate her $50 to keep her going no matter what is outcome of this primary selection. AA is racist and they vote for him 92%.

Posted by: stephanie | May 7, 2008 1:16:43 AM

Go man go Obama 08 God bless do come in south africa to see us .we have ur eyes on you the son of soil.yes the American people can yes the whole world can. Change we can believe in Obama 08

Posted by: Hannah | May 7, 2008 1:19:12 AM

The projections are finally in - Clinton won IN. Now we need the investigation into the actual vote tally to make sure she is not being rooked into losing delegates she earned. IN officials stated there will be investigations. Aint it funny the county that held back had a mayor who supports Obama and it borders Chicago?

Posted by: MELISSA | May 7, 2008 1:19:26 AM

Thank God she won Indiana. Now can we get to the truth behind Rev. Wright, the whole thing was a set-up by Obama camp right?? To make Wright look crazy so Obama could disown. I think his campaign thinks everyone is so stupid. If it was his ego or HRC, Wright would still be out there, instead he disappeared.

Posted by: hello america | May 7, 2008 1:19:53 AM

The DNC is so elitist!!!!!

Posted by: DNC | May 7, 2008 1:22:00 AM

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