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Will Hillary Have to Drop Out?

Posted by Brian Fairbanks

 

After getting trounced last night in the so-called Potomac primaries (Sweet Virgina, District of Columbus, and the State Where They Filmed the Wire), the buzz this morning on the political wires is that not only does Hillary Clinton appear to be fading fast, but she might not even make it to the convention floor for a showdown.

First, the Associated Press reports that superdelegates are already starting to reconsider standing strong for Clinton. "Their loyalty to the first couple is on shaky ground."

Next, the guy who ran Bill(ary)'s '92 upset win endorsed Obama today. And Hillary's deputy campaign manager quit, as well. AND the Governor of Puerto Rico endorsed Obama. This is crucial because PR goes last in the nomination process and Hillary is 10 points ahead there.

And... and... and. Well, we won't lay it on too thick. The point is: at what point does Hillary admit to herself that she cannot win and that staying in longer in the hopes of yet another comeback is only going to bring down the party? 

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Posted Feb 13 2008, 03:15 PM
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Biff said:

She's still ahead in the delegate-rich states of Ohio, Texas, and Pennsylvania. Until she loses one of their primaries, any talk about her dropping out to save the party seems a little premature.

February 13, 2008 6:18 PM

alimum said:

It is far too early to count Hillary Clinton out. Barack Obama needs to open up a significant lead in order to convince the remaining superdelegates and/or superdelegates pledged to  their Clinton that they should back him--The Clintons have a reputation for rewarding loyalty and punishing those who cross them, so I think a lot of people want to make sure their futures won't be destroyed over a premature endorsement.

February 13, 2008 6:57 PM

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Brian Fairbanks, the Senior National Political Correspondent for Nerve, is a filmmaker living in the wilds of Brooklyn. He previously wrote for the Hartford Courant and Gawker/The Consumerist. He will be first against the wall, come the revolution.

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