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Hillary Clinton has no choice. If she somehow manages to get the nomination, she will have to put Barack Obama on the ticket. Neither candidate will get enough pledge delegates to put them over the top. Barack Obama, who, at the end of this process, will probably end up winning Texas by 5 delegates, will finish with an overall delegate lead and will be have the most convincing argument for Super Delegates support.

At this point, Senator Clinton's strategy reminds me of Homer Simpson's plan for passing his final exam without studying. He said we would, "Hide under some coats, and hope that somehow everything will workout." Clinton is hoping Obama will stumble or hand over Michigan and Florida. Neither is likely. But if she does somehow prevail, through negative attacks or, gasp, a lawsuit over Michigan or Florida, she will need Obama's blessing to put the party back together again.

If the hoards of young energized Obama supporters feel the nomination was stolen, many will stay home in November and could potentially stay home for many elections to come. Her "stunning wins" in Ohio and Texas were made possible because of hardcore, traditional democrats. To beat McCain she needs, Obama's independents and young folks in her corner.

In response to Mr. McGraw's question about what to do about Michigan and Florida. There is no good answer, but a caucus do-over paid for by the DNC is probably the fairest solution. The quickest and cheapest way is to split the delegates down the middle. 

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caroljones
Mar 11, 2008 | 5:25 PM

I hope that she does win and puts Obama on the ticket. Then the Democratic Party will look even more retarded. I mean, she is bashing him horribly and basically said that he isn't qualified to lead yet she wants to put him on her ticket; someone that could end up running the country if something were to happen to her?

As for Obama, please tell me what he has actually done for this county. Can you do it? Off the top of your head? By the way, the old "unifier" theory isn't valid.

PepeMcGraw
Mar 13, 2008 | 3:45 PM

Oh, Ms. Jones! I'll forgo the discussion on the vice-presidential possibilities on the assumption that you caught Barack speaking in MS earlier this week. So much for all that talk, eh?
As for Barack's contributions to this country, oh shucks, I don't know... maybe reigniting the democratic spirit of a large percentage of the American people, a feat much more meaningful than any legislative policy a candidate might have passed? I generally try to avoid platitudes, but hell, these astonishing turnout records on the democratic side aren't happening because everyone's real jazzed on Hillary. He has sparked interest, and excitement, and attention in our electoral process, and that is a far, far greater contribution than any other candidate has made this election season. Hell, it seems he got you talking and posting, eh? If you can name any of the contributions Abe Lincoln made before being elected (off the top of your head, Carol, it's only fair). Democracy relies on participation. More participation = stronger democracy. Barack= more participation.
Also implicit in your question (much more explicit in her campaign) is the notion that Hillary Clinton, has, in fact, done something for the country, that she has this wealth of experience to draw on. How quaint. Let's quote Bill Clinton's #3 State Department Official:
“She did not sit in on National Security Council meetings. She did not have a security clearance. She did not attend meetings in the Situation Room. She did not manage any part of the national security bureaucracy, nor did she have her own national secur

caroljones
Mar 14, 2008 | 4:35 PM

Again, unifier theory isn't valid. By the way, I am most definetly NOT a Hillary supporter. When I say what he has done for the country, I am referring to substantive bills that he has passed, not any emotion that he has invoked. How many times was he a POW? Never. Don't say that none of the candidates have done less than he has. Please! He hasn't been in congress near as long as John McCain. I didn't even mention the laws that McCain has passed. Also, Senator Barack Hussein Obama doesn't have me interested in politics. I have a cousin that is a representative (even if he is a democrat) and I have always been involved in politics. I don't need a person to "inspire" me. I have always been inspired because I believe that the people are in control of this country.

caroljones
Mar 14, 2008 | 11:29 PM

By the way, I just noticed what you said about Abe Lincoln, and yes, I can. He was always against slavery and his family would never own any so he was always doing all the work hisself. I think that is a fairly big accomplishment to stand up for something like that before it was popular. Of course, I am sure that is nothing to you. Also, I never said anything about Hillary having a wealth of experience (which by the way, is technically more than Barack). If you had really read what I had said you might have actually noticed that I was really making fun of the Democratic party. Also, I find it really hard to believe that she didn't have a security clearance. She was the first lady and had access to the president and other top officials. Also, she is a senator. How could she not have a security clearance? I was in the military. You had to have a clearance to do anything.

I don't think that it is because of Barack that there is more participation. I have noticed that ever since the 2000 election with Bush/Gore there has been an uptick due to the controversy with Florida. Maybe you have only been paying attention since Barack started running, but much of America has been participating for alot longer. By the way, I like how you said MS. Jones. First of all, I am a Mrs. Second of all, I would not vote for ANY Clinton. Third of all, I would never vote for any Democrat. I would also like to say thank you for sterotyping me. It is so funny that Democrats talk all this liberal nonsense but they are always the ones to sterotype everyone else. Funny.

PepeMcGraw
Mar 17, 2008 | 2:01 PM

Mrs. Jones- It is quite regrettable that the good folks at My Fox Hampton Roads imposed a word count on their loyal readers, else I would've gotten to the Sinbad quote belittling Hillary's foreign policy experience; but it seems, in retrospect, that it was not necessary. To avoid running long again, I'll bullet-point:
-Ms. does not imply marital status and is used as a term of respectful address towards a woman whose marital status is unknown. Consult any decent reference guide for more on the matter. Now that you've announced you are married, I will continue to use Mrs.
-You say you have noticed an "uptick" in participation since 2000. MO, NJ, AZ, MA, IL, NY, just to name a few, shattered ALL-TIME democratic primary turnout records this year by double-digit percentages. Those records weren't set in 2004. Uptick, indeed.
-You write: "Again, unifier theory isn't valid." Again, Mrs. Jones, where did I claim it to be? I think the opposite is true. I am puzzled as to where I suggested he was a unifier.
-While you're looking for that, perhaps you can also specifically and explicitly cite where I "stereotyped" you. Perhaps it was something parallel to you stating Lincoln's opposition to Slavery was "nothing to me," but for the life of me I can't find where I said something nearly as reprehensibly presumptuous and offensive as that cheap shot.
-Lastly, Google "Keating Five," and know that Barack Hussien Obama was working as a community organizer in an impoverished neighborhood in Chicago at that time. Experience is indeed a valid issue. Until next time, Mrs. Jones

caroljones
Mar 23, 2008 | 10:32 PM

Again, you don't even bother reading what I write. So, why should I point out every mistake that you just made? Heck, you don't even read what you write. You just made that perfectly clear. I will state the obvious though: Ms. can be used interchangeably but many women consider it to be disrespectful if used in regards to a woman that IS married. I am one of those women. I will never check this blog again because you just make me so ANGRY. You put cheap shots all through your reply to me when clearly I was making fun of the ENTIRE Democratic party, not just Obama. Anyway, I guess that I will call my self a "typical white woman" since Obama used that reference in regards to his own grandmother. At least he really isn't racist, hahaha

linecrosser read my blog
Mar 30, 2008 | 12:38 PM

Hey, producer, our you going to D.C. April 15th for the rally?

ramster
Apr 4, 2008 | 7:45 PM

I am a die hard Democrat and cannot support Obama. He has neither the finesse nor experience to run a country. He is a black George Bush! Kevin, you talk about the Obama supporters staying home in November. The Clinton supporters will do the same. I believe in the Democratic party, but not in Obama. I'm afraid McCain will be the next President if Obama wins.

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Apr 9, 2008 | 7:43 AM

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Producerpundit

My name is Kevin Hirten. I'm a producer with a passion for politics. I work behind the scenes, but get a front row view of the issues and stories that affect Hampton Roads. This is the most exciting election we've seen in more than 50 years and I can't wait to see how it turns out.

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