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Obama's New Focus: 'Win in November'
May 10, 2008 4:39 PM
ABC News' Sunlen Miller reports: The catch phrase from Sen. Barack Obama’s press converence today was, “As the Democratic nominee, should I get the nomination...” -- as he navigated toward answering questions looking forward to the general election, but seemed to try not to be (too) presumptuous about the outcome of the Democratic primaries.
But Obama reminded reporters the end of the primary campaign was drawing near.
“We only have six contests left in the Democratic primary," he said. "We are getting to the point where somebody is going to be the nominee. We're not going to have a lot of time to pivot.”
Confirming reports that his campaign will start moving toward states that have already held their primaries, Obama said he will be actively campaigning in Michigan and Florida very soon.
Obama said he’s been focusing on McCain in stump speeches rather than his Democratic opponent, Sen. Hillary Clinton.
“John McCain’s been getting a free pass," Obama said. "For the last two months he’s been able to go on various tours and make assertions that I think are questionable, and it’s important that we as Democrats, both myself and Sen. Clinton, remind our constituencies that that’s the ultimate price -- win in November -- and that’s what I will continue to focus on.”
Obama said the recent flow of superdelegates coming out to support him is a sign that they want the race to be resolved soon as well.
“They think I can be a strong candidate in the general election," he said. "They are looking forward to resolving this contest as soon as we can so we can pivot and start talking about John McCain and the general election.”
When asked if he would accept a proposal by some of McCain’s advisors for joint town halls and campaigning by the two candidates, Obama said that’s something he would welcome.
“I think that’s a great idea," Obama said. "Obviously, we would have to think through the logistics on that.”
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"VOTE FOR CHANGE" starts today!
The Obama campaign will be registering MILLIONS for the Fall election. It could impact the electoral map.
Posted by: Stacey | May 10, 2008 4:50:08 PM
This is exactly what the MEDIA and high level democratic members SHOULD be talking about.
Not picking apart anything and everything Bill and Hillary Clinton say to make a bigger divide between the the Obama and Clinton supporters.
Sometimes I wonder if the media wants Mc Cain to win.
Posted by: tomdavie | May 10, 2008 4:50:53 PM
Uncommitted Democratic superdelegates in Congress overwhelmingly say they won't necessarily back the presidential candidate who wins the most primary delegates. Instead, electability will be very important in their
decision.
Of 42 lawmakers interviewed by The Hill, only four said they regarded the primary vote as decisive.
Posted by: Bishop | May 10, 2008 4:51:05 PM
Bishop,
As you know what politicians say and what they do are two different things.
Obama08
Posted by: Thinking | May 10, 2008 4:56:34 PM
The more I hear from Sen. Obama, the more I can't stand him. He is so phony, I can't understand why people can't see right through him. Obama is the one who seems to think he is "entitled" to this nomination, he hasn't even begun to scratch the surface on what he needs to know on issues yet, so I can't imagine what makes him think he is ready to run this country. For crying out loud, he doesn't even know how many states in the union! Hillary should run as an independent....she would beat Obama and McCain.
Posted by: Deb - IL | May 10, 2008 4:58:27 PM
It appears some are still going through the grieving stage. Acceptance will some come and the healing can start.
Posted by: Mike | May 10, 2008 5:04:39 PM
An article I read on MSNBC stated majority of the Uncommitted SDs will endorse Obama. However, a good majority are waiting for the final primary June 3 to make it public.
The article stated, these uncommitted SDs have told both camps of their stance.
That's the reason Obama has moved along to the November election. He knows he will have enough SDs to win the nomination.
Posted by: Vanessa | May 10, 2008 5:06:01 PM
Bishop,
It is not arrogance Obama has been taking a beating from the two Clintons, McCain, and the RNC. He is still standing and in the lead. He has come from nowhere and has done a remarkable job no matter how you slice it.
He has earned it.
Obama08
Posted by: Thinking | May 10, 2008 5:06:18 PM
Twentieth - I stand corrected
Posted by: jozy | May 10, 2008 5:09:36 PM
The annointed one is arrogant. Annointed by Teddy, he must think voters will just fall in line. Hillary Democrats have watched him destroying the party by dissing Small-Town America and rural America and through his personal associations. Americans in the Great States of West Virginia and Kentucky will vote soon. A message will be sent to the party leaders, the super delegates, and this annointed one. Hillary Democrats await these votes and surely await November.
Posted by: benvictor | May 10, 2008 5:10:20 PM
The more I research Obama and his stand on the issues the more I like him. He is honest. He has a very good grasp on the problems facing the United States and has solutions to carry the country forward. I now plan to attend the next Obama political event.
Posted by: WW2 | May 10, 2008 5:11:48 PM
Obama's voters are black.92%
He cannot win the democratic white
america.
His destiny in november is to lose.
The "myth"about hope,change etc.doesn't
fly anymore.
Voters in november are looking for certain qualities,values to vote for
president.
Check previous elections and be your own
judge.
He will join the losers club,with all
the other democratic losers.
NO OBAMA.
Posted by: Nicholas | May 10, 2008 5:12:00 PM
92% Black??? Hmmmm..........
Even if it was true does that mean we should discount those votes?
Posted by: Thinking | May 10, 2008 5:16:03 PM
Really arrogant of you Mr. "I am a patriotic citizen of the US-all 57 of them!" COME ON !
That's all this country needs is another eight years of 'hush him up before he trips over his words' kind of leadership.
A vote for Obama is a LOST vote in the general election. Period.
Posted by: catherine in NM | May 10, 2008 5:17:33 PM
If all of the Obama supporters were 92% African American, he wouldn't be the Democratic nominee
Lets not forget this nation is only 13% AA
Posted by: Vanessa | May 10, 2008 5:20:16 PM
I'm a Democrat and a blue collar voter, but there is no way that I'm voting for Rookie U.S. Senator Obama. Anyone who opposes a president from the far left should oppose Obama!
Posted by: USmarine0331 | May 10, 2008 5:21:42 PM
Wondering if Obama is taking into consideration that most of the crossover voting by republicans will not be voting for him in the general elaction.
Posted by: sylv | May 10, 2008 5:22:10 PM
Anyone who votes for McCain must love misery or is extremely wealthy. Since most Americans do not love misery like this insane war, 5 bucks or more a gallon of gas, losing their homes and jobs, or not having health insurance, then McCain is not an option. However, for those that are wealthy, McCain will surely bring more wealth to them at the expense of the working class. It's quite simple, more misery for us or more money for the wealthy. Ground ball.
Posted by: Jake | May 10, 2008 5:24:53 PM
If the primaries are truly over, it is imperative to begin the write-in campaign for Hillary as an Independent. She will beat them both. Teddy Kennedy and John Kerry advising Democrats is RICH. Here are two people the country said, "Thanks, but, no thanks." But now they have you. See now if you say I don't want that candidate; that candidate is too liberal for me, now they get to call it racism. When we said no thanks to Mondale, Dukakis, Ted Kennedy and John Kerry, we got to say no because they were not right for the job. Obama's not right for the job, either.
Posted by: LonghornMama | May 10, 2008 5:27:05 PM
This election is not over. I am not going to let the media pick my candidate or Ted Kennedy, Kerry, and all the rest. Obama is going to have a very difficult time winning whereas Hillary could easily win FL, Ohio, Pennsylvania...other states. I am so disgusted with the insanity of it all, the sexism, the whining, the ferocious attacks on my candidate.
Posted by: Two-cats | May 10, 2008 5:29:41 PM
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