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08/19/08
Filed Under:Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Breaking News, 2008 President, Democratic Convention
While speculation runs wild over Barack Obama's selection of a running mate, which could come as soon as tomorrow morning, a clear preference has emerged among Democratic delegates--Senator Hillary Clinton. According to a CBS News/New York Times poll, twenty-eight percent of the nearly one thousand delegates surveyed, super and otherwise, stated a preference for Clinton. Joe Biden, touted by many in the media as the most likely pick, came in second with six percent. Thirty-six percent offered no favorite.
One super delegate who plans to vote for Senator Clinton for the presidential nomination is Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell. Rendell told PolitickerPA.com, "Many of the Pennsylvania delegates worked their heart out for Sen. Clinton, and they're excited to cast a vote for her. From my vantage point, that will be closure for them. I think it will have the cathartic effect that both Sen. Clinton and Sen. Obama are hoping to have."
A wild scenario in which Clinton supporters manage to flip a substantial number of Obama supporters in order to swing the nomination to Clinton is allegedly "not impossible".
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Jay Allbritton
Jay Allbritton is a blogger living in Baltimore. He writes the political blog, Ice Station Tango... more
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Clarissa
4:17PM Aug 19th 2008
I was a loyal supporter of Hillary until she shamed us all by selling out to Obummer. My vote will never go to help obummer out in any way shape or form no matter what that idiot has to say! Is is IMPOSSIBLE when it comes to me. Hillary should show some dignity and walk away-she will not be picked people-please stop folling yourself! Obummer is NOT GOING TO PICK HER FOR A VP. I am sorry but you all need to move on-Obummer is just using her!
McCain'08
McCain'08
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Dave M.
4:19PM Aug 19th 2008
If Obama chooses Hilary as running mate he gets my vote. Otherwise I vote for McCain. I do not believe Obama can win wthout Hilary on the ticket.
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(0) Clarissa
4:25PM Aug 19th 2008
I was a loyal supporter of Hillary until she shamed us all by selling
out to Obummer. My vote will never go to help obummer out in any way
shape or form no matter what that idiot has to say! Hillary should show some dignity and walk
away-she will not be picked so please stop fooling yourself!
Obummer is NOT GOING TO PICK HER FOR A VP. I am sorry but you all
need to move on-Obummer is just using her!
McCain'08
out to Obummer. My vote will never go to help obummer out in any way
shape or form no matter what that idiot has to say! Hillary should show some dignity and walk
away-she will not be picked so please stop fooling yourself!
Obummer is NOT GOING TO PICK HER FOR A VP. I am sorry but you all
need to move on-Obummer is just using her!
McCain'08
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(0) joedenver60
4:21PM Aug 19th 2008
just a thought.......obama placed hillary's name on the ballot, to let people know that he praised her run for the presidency......I know he did it to take away votes from Mccain.....just imagine if enough delagates changed their minds and voted for her to take the presidency...the fallout would be incredible...i would just love it...and there is plenty of time
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(0) Nicole (DNC KIZZ MY AZZ)
5:51PM Aug 19th 2008
The DNC and Obama are hypocrites. What they did was not a democratic act. Hillary and her supporters were robbed. No closure here. My choice was never Obama. The DNC just wants to put a bandage on dishonesty, corruption, deceit.........and force Obama on us and that is gong to make everything okay. That is pathetic!
No Obama. Never. Infinity NO!
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(0) vallen
11:05AM Aug 22nd 2008
"A clear preference" for Hillary Clinton? That statement is misleading. The article states that 36% had no preference. I don't have a preference for who Obama chooses either. I'm sure he'll make the best decision. I trust his judgement. But I do have a strong preference that he NOT choose Hillary Clinton. I'm certainly not alone with that preference! What's the percentage of Democrats that DON'T want Hillary?? I'm willing to bet that it's significant. I wouldn't vote for her in 2012. That's for sure.
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(0) Nicole (DNC KIZZ MY AZZ)
9:46PM Aug 19th 2008
Hillary didn't sell us out. She has to work in the senate. She is trying to keep her job. She is doing what she has been forced to do. I still think the world of Hillary. She is strong and I know she isn't happy. I admire her more for doing something I know is extremely hard. Just think if it were you in her place? Look at how smart she is, and how hard she has worked to get to where she is. Then to be knocked down and cheated by a fly by night media image fake and manipulative poser.
I still think the world of Hillary. I just will not support Obama. McCain now, and Hillary in 4 yrs. I can take it for 4 yrs.
Hillary once again has shown her strength in adversity. Think. Think and understand what she is doing, and why. It would be suicide for her to turn on the Democratic Party. She doesn't have a choice. I am glad I do!!!
I vote principle before I vote party! Obama and my God are not connected. My instinct says he is dangerous.
Never Obama. Hell no.
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(0) bonbon
4:49PM Aug 19th 2008
the question is why,
why all of a sudden are they wanting Hillary, are not these the same people who thought she was not qualified or experienced, that she was not good enough to be president.
and now that their precious Big ZERO is in trouble, and he is in trouble, they suddenly need her,
said it before and will say it again.
Hillary can win without The Big ZERO
The Big ZERO cannot win without Hillary.
seems winning is all the party cares about
how about backing a winner, who can win on their own merit without anyone elses help.
oh gee, that would be Hillary, and heaven forbid we allow a woman to be president.
the party is falling apart,
The Big ZERO is losing ground everyday.
and whether they like it or not their only chance of survival is Hillary.
and although I know she won't, she should tell them all to go to hell.
where were they when she needed them.
VOTE COUNTRY NOT PARTY
why all of a sudden are they wanting Hillary, are not these the same people who thought she was not qualified or experienced, that she was not good enough to be president.
and now that their precious Big ZERO is in trouble, and he is in trouble, they suddenly need her,
said it before and will say it again.
Hillary can win without The Big ZERO
The Big ZERO cannot win without Hillary.
seems winning is all the party cares about
how about backing a winner, who can win on their own merit without anyone elses help.
oh gee, that would be Hillary, and heaven forbid we allow a woman to be president.
the party is falling apart,
The Big ZERO is losing ground everyday.
and whether they like it or not their only chance of survival is Hillary.
and although I know she won't, she should tell them all to go to hell.
where were they when she needed them.
VOTE COUNTRY NOT PARTY
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(0) Angelina Davis
5:26PM Aug 19th 2008
CLARISSA, YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT CLINTON NEEDING TO SHOW DIGNITY. WHEN IT COMES TO HER POLITICAL FUTURE, HER DIGNITY (IF SHE HAS ANY)TAKES A BACK SEAT. SHE DIDN'T WALK BEFORE AND SHE SURE ISN'T GOING TO WALK NOW. SHE'S SO DRIVEN, DROOLING AT THE MOUTH AS IT WERE, THAT SHE'S WILLING TO HUMILIATE HERSELF ON A REGULAR BASIS TO GET WHAT SHE'S WORKED HER WHOLE LIFE TO OBTAIN; ATTENTION AND POWER. I BET THAT THE DEAD WOMEN SHE "TALKS" TO HAVE HAD MUCH INFLUENCE OVER HER SHAMEFUL DECISIONS. SHE CLAIMS TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND ANY CHRISTAIN KNOWS THAT GOD STRONGLY FORBIDS AND CONDEMNS ANYONE THAT CALLS UP THE DEAD TO TALK WITH. SHE'S HAVING CONVERSATION WITH DEMONS AND, FOR THAT, SHE'S TO BE PITIED.
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(0) fsbauer
5:34PM Aug 19th 2008
any interest in who gets president went out the door when hillary was cheated out of the nomination. if i vote it will be for mccain.
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(0) JAMES
5:43PM Aug 19th 2008
IF MR.OBOMA IS A SMART AS HE NEEDS TO BE HE WILL KNOW THAT A TICKET WITH HILLARY AS VICE PRESIDENT WOULD WIN THE WHITE HOUSE SO EASY THAT IS THE WAY IT IS AND IF HE DON'T KNOW THIS HE DON'T EVEN NEED TO BE IN THE WHITE HOUSE
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(0) angenorg
5:58PM Aug 19th 2008
The only way that we, democrats, can win in Nov. is with Hillary as our nominee.She doesn't need Obama, but he does her, even though, he will not make it to the WH.So delegates...wake up...there is still time to put a remedy to your big mistake.
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(0) jan
6:01PM Aug 19th 2008
Have the delegates gone mad? The person who holds the most powerful, critical position in the world should absolutely choose his own VP. Forget who 'deserves' it, who is popular, who fanatical, immature voters decide it should be. His decision and his alone. This isn't just about winning the election, it's about doing the job with the person he feels will best complement him, with whom he will work best.
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(0) angenorg
6:01PM Aug 19th 2008
Nicole (DNC KISS MY AZZ): Ditto!
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(0) What?
6:02PM Aug 19th 2008
And speaking of dignity, where was Obama's dignity when he refused to allow the votes casted in Fla. and Mi. when the primaries were going on? Where was his dignity when he lied about not knowing the magnitude of Rev. Wright's teachings and preachings? Where was his dignity when he allowed not only himself but his campaign to use the race card and then try and paint someone else as doing it? Dignity my ass.
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(0) jan
6:07PM Aug 19th 2008
Are there actually people who think that Hillary's policies have anything in common with McCain's? Do they really want to screw the country because they're mad they didn't get the candidate they wanted? This doesn't speak well for Hillary and the maturity of her groupies. And people call OBAMA a cult-like figure. He's Everyman to her prima donna.
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(0) obamaCON
6:08PM Aug 19th 2008
As long as the corrupt and fraudulent ObamaCONman is at the head of the ticket it makes no difference who his VP choice is.
No Obama ever
No Obama ever
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(0) obamaCON
6:10PM Aug 19th 2008
CDC ALERT!!! There is a hideous epidemic of a new disease called IRRITABLE OBAMA SYNDROME caused by watching Hillary stump for the Obama Boy.
Symptoms include gas, flatulence, diarrhea, uncontrolled vomiting, impotence, erectile dysfunction, loss of memory and an uncontrolled desire to vote Republican.
There is no cure except to not watch, don't listen and by all means..DO NOT CONTRIBUTE to the Obama Boy campaign or the DNC.
Symptoms include gas, flatulence, diarrhea, uncontrolled vomiting, impotence, erectile dysfunction, loss of memory and an uncontrolled desire to vote Republican.
There is no cure except to not watch, don't listen and by all means..DO NOT CONTRIBUTE to the Obama Boy campaign or the DNC.
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(0) rawtruth
6:19PM Aug 19th 2008
Hillary did her part staying in the race, until she could no longer hang in there. She even used her own money to support her campaing. SHE DID HER PART. It is up to us now to DO our part, in pressuring the DNC leaders to place her name for PRESIDENT.
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(0) SUE
6:15PM Aug 19th 2008
we need hillary for obama a lot of people are not going to vote for him unless he chooses her that means the dems could lose which i do not want that to happen i wish obama had ran later on not now because hillary would have won this hands down
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