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Obama's New Focus: 'Win in November'
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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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I can tell you this much if Obama is the leading man in the November primaries I will vote REPUBLICAN instead of Domocratic and support JOHN McCAIN! and this is why. I dont trust the man and I see him as a big phony individual with no experience what so ever. I have supported the CLINTONS for many years and I still do. But if Hillary doesnt make it to the November ballot I CAN GUANARTEE YOU THAT I AM VOTING REPUBLIC INSTEAD OF DOMOCRATIC! And thats the buttom line because a CLINTON SUPPORTER SAID SO!!!
Posted by: Cade S | May 10, 2008 5:29:42 PM
In other news, 3 more suppers for Obama, one previously supporting Clinton, so far today.
Obama08
Posted by: Thinking | May 10, 2008 5:30:23 PM
Scoreboard:
2025 needed to win
Obama's state wins 32 plus (*) lost 16, Delegate count 1863 +/-.
Clinton's state wins 16 lost 32,
Delegate count 1693 +/-.
(*) Territories
Campaign War Chest:
Obama $50m or more
Clinton ($25m) in debt and looking for a exit Strategy
Obama all the way!
Posted by: Lookup | May 10, 2008 5:32:55 PM
Obama would do well to focus on the six states with upcoming primaries. Or has he already written them off?
A twist on the well known t.v. commercial seems appropriate,
"Obama may not be the nominee but he sure likes playing one on TV."
Posted by: s. valenti | May 10, 2008 5:33:38 PM
I'm simply stating the truth...
Controversies in which the Republicans will exploit if it were Hillary as the Democratic nominee
B/c of her baggage, I pray Obama offers the VP slot to another
Posted by: Vanessa | May 10, 2008 5:35:22 PM
Why are all the Clinton Supers and supporters jumping ship??????
Posted by: Lookup | May 10, 2008 5:39:01 PM
I agree with you, libre. I would not vote Obama, even if he was the ONLY candidate running!
Jesse Ventura '08!
Posted by: Vicki | May 10, 2008 5:43:30 PM
The dems don't want to win. That's why they are falling in line with Obama.
Posted by: Vicki | May 10, 2008 5:46:25 PM
Hillary will win in West Virginia because Obama is out of touch with the people in West Virginia. They do not understand about the chosen one.
Posted by: Anders Scooper | May 10, 2008 5:47:39 PM
The Clinton's "slash and burn" race card strategy didn't work, Bill should go back into retirement!
Posted by: Lookup | May 10, 2008 5:49:30 PM
Obama is arrogant and believes he is the winner but he has not won yet.
Posted by: Anders Scooper | May 10, 2008 5:50:32 PM
What a choice it will be! An over-the-hill decrepit Bush-wannabe or a wet-behind-the-ears slcik car salesman.
Vote Jesse!
Posted by: Vicki | May 10, 2008 5:50:53 PM
Come November all of the "Nye Sayers" will come together for the good of the "Party".
Posted by: Lookup | May 10, 2008 5:55:53 PM
All information about Obama has not surfaced yet but it will in time for Obama to lose the election to John McCain, if Obama gets the nomination.
Posted by: Anders Scooper | May 10, 2008 5:57:23 PM
Obama will lose. Give up now or get ready for McCain to be the next President. Obama is a pipe dream. Like someone else said, it seems like the Dems want to lose so they are flocking to Obama in self destruction.
Posted by: Shel | May 10, 2008 5:59:34 PM
I will vote McCain Obama is too shady for me.
Posted by: Anders Scooper | May 10, 2008 6:00:32 PM
I dont understand why so much hatered for Obama. He has won this nomination because people voted for him over Hillary. PLAIN AND SIMPLE. Hillary cannot win without the black vote, Obama cant win without the blue collar vote and Deomcrats cant win unless we are UNITED! Get over it....we all thought Hillary's time had come, the first female president--but the majority of voters thought otherwise. Obama did not do it, voters did! Get over it!!!
Posted by: GetOverIt | May 10, 2008 6:03:40 PM
I'm tired of all the Hillary and McCain supporters (or Both, since they seem to support each other) talking about how Obama disses 'small town rural people' and that is what 'is breaking the party apart'.. having Hillary disrespect the eventual nominee is what is breaking the party apart, those wounds will be harder to heal. It seem she cares more about personal ambition than anything else.
As for the 'black vote' being for the Obama... umm, yea, typically democrats do get the 'black vote'.. But what is the reason to suggest that Obama can't get the 'white voters?' have we forgotten that he's ahead in the POPULAR VOTE, delegates, and now superdelagates - which hillary had a lead of more than 100 in January?
How do you get ahead in the popular vote with just blacks when they're only 14% of the population?
Posted by: Igorance | May 10, 2008 6:05:25 PM
Clinton Democrats,
Tell your friends to switch to McCain. After all, McCain is closer to Clinton than what the Obamites want. They are both centrists. Lets elect McCain for President so Clinton would come blazing by 2012.
Lets Unite! McCain '08 and Clinton '12.
Posted by: hmr | May 10, 2008 6:06:02 PM
hmr - and you guys suggest that Obama is the one breaking the party apart?
Posted by: ... | May 10, 2008 6:07:38 PM
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