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Why Can't Barack Obama Close the Deal?

April 24, 2008 5:16 PM

Senior Political Reporter and author of The Note Rick Klein blogs about how Clinton's blue-collar coalition is fueling critical wins and raising general election doubts:

Clinton_obama_080320_mn The candidate who burst onto the national stage promising to bring red and blue states together is suddenly looking quite blue.

Sen. Barack Obama's second consecutive lopsided loss in a critical swing state has exposed soft spots in the support he's been able to secure.

The Illinois senator's had persistent problems in winning working-class, less-educated whites and Pennsylvania accentuated his seeming inability to connect with those voters.

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Even his 'speeches' are downright boring now.What is happening to barack obama is because he had no substance to begin with. Go Hillary!

Posted by: andrea | Apr 24, 2008 5:30:28 PM

Hillary said:

I won that double-digit victory that everybody on TV said I had to win, and the voters of Pennsylvania clearly made their views known, that they think I would be the best president and the better candidate to go against Sen. McCain.

The reality: Her win was only 9pts (9.38%) and why can't she close the deal--she missed the mark. The "experts" who said she needed 10% or better to be viable are silent. Why? A contentious race means more ad dollars for election coverage. I suppose I am talking about numbers and liars figure but heck, let's just say the Patriots had a great year and call them the Super Bowl Champs. The problem with that? They came up short and so did Hillary. Why do we need to fight about a done deal. If Obama is going to lose let him have a chance to lose but somebody wants to tie his hands.

Posted by: Wellican Uzacalculator | Apr 24, 2008 5:40:55 PM

Why is HIllary's PA. margin being nitpicked to fractions of a point? I have an idea, let's go back and pin Obama's margins down to 2 decimals, hey, why not thousandths of a point. This is ridiculous...if I see 9.38, I think 10...who cares. You guys are so silly, how desperate is Obama getting when his supporters have to pick this apart! This is why he can't close the deal, because he and his campaign are so ridiculous with their spin and excuses. I just can't stand him or that Axelrod anymore. What a conniving and two faced campaign.

Posted by: dc | Apr 24, 2008 5:49:23 PM

For all of you Hillary Clinton Supporters

1. What has she done, besides being the wife of Bill Clinton, to be CEO of the largest company in America.

2. What happened when she was in charge of health care reform (a disaster)

3. How can you be CEO of the largest company in America and not be trusted by over 62% of the American people

Posted by: bob hayes | Apr 24, 2008 5:49:48 PM

Go Hillary

Democrats do not want Obama

He should not even be in the running for President.

Posted by: seah | Apr 24, 2008 6:09:11 PM

To set the record straight - Mrs. Clinton's health care reform did not fail because of the republicans - it failed because a lack of leadership by Mrs.Clinton (these are not my words, but words of many democrats)

As far as Mrs. Clinton's 35 yrs of public service go, would love to see what she actually was in charge of during that time - There is a difference between landing in Bosinia "when you airplane is suppose to be under fire" and actually being the CEO of the largest company in America - simply put, she is not qualified to lead this nation and if she was such a good leader, than why do over 60% of Americans not trust her??

Posted by: bob hayes | Apr 24, 2008 6:12:51 PM

SADLY: No more than 40 percent
of Americans will vote for Obama
in the general.

How did we get into this predicament?

Posted by: sam | Apr 24, 2008 6:23:52 PM

Every day it becomes clear that
Obama is simply not much of
a leader.

Posted by: jjj | Apr 24, 2008 6:26:45 PM

Obama is simply a much weaker
candidate than MCCain or Clinton...

Posted by: irene | Apr 24, 2008 6:27:59 PM

The problem might be the empty filthy
rhetoric that comes out of Obama's mouth.

You think???

Posted by: usu | Apr 24, 2008 6:29:48 PM

Obama never was presidential material,
is not presidential material and
never will be presidential material...

Hillary 08!!!

Posted by: plato | Apr 24, 2008 6:33:10 PM

Well the pundits are now saying it is a race issue.

The real question is why can't Hillary and the ex president not win? They talk about being the only qualified, I think it is very telling that they blundered the campaign from the beginning. If she wasn't prepared to run a campaign from the start, how is she going to be prepared to run a Nation? If she can underestimate Obama, who is she going to next underestimate? If she is viewed as less truthfull how is she goining to represent us to world leaders? Why is Obama leading in polls over Hillary and McCain?

Obama08

Posted by: Thinking | Apr 24, 2008 6:37:42 PM

In 12 years Obama might be able to earn my vote.
First he needs to do afew things, take some stands, have some kind of record.

Now,I'd pick mccain over obama because mccain.

Posted by: Tuck | Apr 24, 2008 6:38:12 PM

Its not an issue of race or gender, it's about faith and beliefs. A lot of small town Americans are afraid of Obamas background. Whether he's black, white ,yellow or female doesn't matter. It's whether he's Christian or not.

Posted by: Jacque | Apr 24, 2008 7:04:10 PM

Democrats and America have to start unity, healing and get together behing Barak Obama, the next president of the United States of America. Hillary the Bosnian Genral is mobilizing resources to pay her debt and quit the primaries, she should have enough now and should get out and negotiate to be part of an Obama's government, e.g. the czar of poverty. God bless America and God bless Obama. OBAMA08.

Posted by: BKMC | Apr 24, 2008 7:53:04 PM

David Axelrod says that Obama does not need working class voters since they usually vote Republican! Well we can all see where Omaba gets his elitism from, the truth is that working class voters are the core of the Democratic party and are key to winning in November! It is obvious that Obama can not win over the working class and this will make it impossible for the Dems to win! So lets nominate a canidate who knows working class americans and they know and like her and this will enabe Dems to win and take back the White House! Hillary is no Elitist and thats what makes her the stronger canidate! Hillary you go girl!

Posted by: russell | Apr 24, 2008 8:06:08 PM

There's no "deal" to be closed here.
Hillary has already lost the nomination.

Posted by: Shaarona | Apr 24, 2008 8:38:15 PM

""""Its not an issue of race or gender, it's about faith and beliefs. A lot of small town Americans are afraid of Obamas background. Whether he's black, white ,yellow or female doesn't matter. It's whether he's Christian or not"""

This election is becoming a race issue that Hillary played very well at the begining and handed the torch to the media. I am sick at Jack and others saying he has advantage there because the population is ....% black. How about Hillary? many and many are voting for her just because she is white. call them blue colour or conservative. The bottom line is that their choice is racially motivated. Obama is christian, he is american like all of you.
Hillary has Nafta, the colombia tread deals going on by her best staffer, and above all she lied and threaten people with nuclear weapon. Is this the fundation of christianism?
I am very surprise that all the cristics are directed to Wright.

Posted by: samurai | Apr 24, 2008 11:01:01 PM

Right on seah!!!

The list goes on and on.....and again I wonder, just how many people who voted for Obama before the truth became revealed could take back their vote, and vote for Hillary!!! Let me answer that.....a lot!!!!!

Posted by: carlasue | Apr 25, 2008 12:10:15 AM

It doesn't matter if you win early or late, all of the wins matter because they all count toward delegates. That's why we have primaries in every state, not just the ones that come at the end. Closing the deal? It probably got closed after the Potomac primaries. If the super delegates overthrow the elected delegates, Denver will look like Chicago 1968. By the way, let's get real.... there is no freaking way McCain is going to win in November. For starters, Obama will win California and New York and he won't have to spend a dime in either state.

Posted by: Steve from Danville | Apr 25, 2008 12:40:25 AM

Obama says, while the boys seated next to him, "were doodling in their church bulletin" Reverend Wright spoke on Sharpsville and Hiroshima!"

From his book excerpt

Posted by: Rwigt | Apr 25, 2008 1:47:44 AM

Senator Obama,
You can't close the deal because you are out of touch with working class voters. You can't close the deal because more Democrats have pulled the lever for Hillary Clinton than for you. You can't close the deal because you insulted small town people all across America!
========================================
Plus you are a lousy bowler!

Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Apr 25, 2008 2:50:56 AM

obama can't close the deal because americans don't want him and his america-hating wife in the white house. he got a lot of delegates while people didn't know much about him except he made a nice speech. the more people learn, the less they like him, even though he says the opposite. he may or may not get the nomination, due to the numbers he piled up early. he will NEVER be president.

hillary or mccain. no other option.

Posted by: so saddened | Apr 25, 2008 4:21:03 AM

Why is the news people pushing for Obama? Trying to get the people to turn to Obama. The news people should not show who they like.

Posted by: judy hilley | Apr 25, 2008 7:17:42 AM

To Bob Hayes

------------------------
To answer your quesitons:
------------------------
For all of you Hillary Clinton Supporters

1. What has she done, besides being the wife of Bill Clinton, to be CEO of the largest company in America.
Hillary is an intelligent no none-sense Ivy League Lawyer who would not just sit in the white house as first lady. Because of her background she knows and understands what the real issues are.

2. What happened when she was in charge of health care reform (a disaster)

If Hillary becomes President, she now has the full maximum power to implement her health care reform. As a first lady and senator, she has limited action and decision

3. How can you be CEO of the largest company in America and not be trusted by over 62% of the American people

62% is just an exit poll. It's not always accurate. She won't be winning the critical states crucial for demcratic electoral votes if majority hates her. Obama's skeletons haven't been fully out in the closet, yet. If they do come out, his percentage disapproval will be a lot more than that

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Let's reverse the question:
--------------------------
For all of you Obama Supporters

1. What has he done, to be CEO of the largest company in America.

NOTHING. Obama no experience- 1st time senator

2. What happened when he was in charge of health care reform

MCSAME -- A HUGE DISASTER

3. How can you be CEO of the largest company in America and not be trusted by over 62% of the American people

Obama is getting midless support from youth and blacks

Posted by: joll0586 | Apr 25, 2008 8:13:56 AM

OBAMA CANNOT CLOSE THE DEAL BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE ALREADY HAVING SECOND THOUGHTS ON HIM IN LIGHT OF SEVERAL SERIOUS ISSUES THAT HAVE STARTED TO COME OUT OF HIS CLOSET DESPITE THE FACT THAT HE STILL GETS HUGE MINDLESS SUPPORT FROM YOUTH AND BLACKS

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THE REAL TOP TEN REASONS OBAMA CAN'T WIN:
--------------------------------------
01. Plagiarism
02. Rezko
03. Rezko's Wife
04. Lies about a certain questionnaire.
05. Camp Obama insinuating B. Clinton a racist.
06. Camp Obama insinuating B. Clinton a liar.
07. Michelle Obama
08. Rev. Wright and Farrakhan
09. NAFTA lies and hypocrisy
IRAQ Troop Withdrawal double-talk
10. All preach and no record.
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THE OTHER TOP 10-REASON OBAMA CANNOT WIN:
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01.Lies about oil donations and other big business donations
02. Lies his note about his father's arrival in the US due to Kennedy and his telling a Selma audience that the 1965 March on Selma resulted in his conception when he was born in 1961
03. Clinton is a better leader.
04. McCain is a better leader.
05. Condescending to women.
06. Condescending to middle income Americans.
07. Was nowhere in site for Latinos before elections.
08. Camp Obama DOES race bait for votes.
09. The media refuses to vet his qualifications.
10. The media has swift boated Clinton's campaign.
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10 reasons Senator Obama may win the nomination but will lose general election.
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1. Immature - brushing off shoulders -CLASSY!
2. Scared to debate - Not man enough to take another beating!
3. Steals money while holding public office - Rezko
4. Bill Ayers - His friend and fellow American hater
5. Rev. Wright - Comes on PBS this Friday - WATCH!
6. Swift Boat - Will distroy scary Obama
7. Can't get blue collar vote.
8. LIAR - 20 years at white hating church
9. The truth wil come out soon - Has many terrorist and radical activist friends
Jodie Evans
Rev. Wright
William Ayers
Bernadine Dohrn
Rezko
Khalidi
auchi
10. McCain will win because people can't see through fake Obama - Obama no experience- 1st time senator

Posted by: joll0586 | Apr 25, 2008 8:35:11 AM

To bob hayes......What has Obama done? Oh yeah he tried to play the American people stupid. Then he sends his mentor pastor out to do damage control get a life. I'm African American and I am repulsed by the fact that Obama thinks the voting public is that stupid. Now he's sweeping the South with votes go for it and, the analysis say well look he's won the hard to win states for Dem's yeah well that was before people found out he was a closet bigot. How stupid do they think we are.... If Obama is the nominee you definitely have McCain as your fearless leader. Better hope he picks a good VP because if Obama is all the DNC has to offer this year, I'll sit this one out.

Posted by: Mgck59 | Apr 25, 2008 9:57:57 AM

If Chris Gardner (true character in "The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)" is gonna run for office, I would vote for him. His intelligence and perseverance are natural. To resolve a rubix cube within 30 mins is just pure brainiac. Never seen anyone like that before.

Posted by: joll0586 | Apr 25, 2008 10:26:19 AM

Hillary is such a polarizing and well know figure. Her husband the former president and she the former first lady and senator both have been around in politics for several years. She claims to have several years of experience. Inspite of having the backing of her husband, Together as a family they are 3 popular figures campaigning. While she campaigns in Indiana, Bill campaigns in North Carolina. She has so many factors to her advantage. Yet she is behind in the delegates, the popular vote. Sen Obama has been around for a few years. He doesn't have the two for 1 ticket that Hillary enjoys. Yet, he's ahead. Why can;t she close the deal? Instead she poses the question to Sen Obama. The Math of how she has the most popular votes is so funny. Hillary - let's count those states in which the two of you fairly contested and see if you are ahead in the popular votes.

Posted by: Aneeta | Apr 26, 2008 1:17:44 AM

Rather Hillary or Obama is ahead neither one has enough delegates to win alone...... Both of them seem to be in the same boat and Obama is not the popular vote. In fact at this point it is a big risk to have him be the nominee.

Posted by: Mgck59 | Apr 26, 2008 6:48:23 PM

THIS STORY IS GETTING BORING!!! CAN SOME BODY GIVE US REAL FACTS!!! I AM TIRE OF GOSSIP!!

Posted by: GSANTIAGO | May 5, 2008 11:11:29 PM

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