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I think the democratic primary is a preview of the general election if Hillary STEALS the nomination from Obama. Hillary has always been known as a devisive figure, That is showing in the primary. In order to win the election shes not only has to have strong support from her fellow democrats but she would have to win some republican states the way her husband did in 1992. Hillary has caused a "polarizing" divide in the democratic party. The divide between republicans and democrats in November would be even more polarizing because republicans hate her and independents leans towards John McCain and Obama. This is her big weakness and its a weakness that would cost the democrats the election should she steal the nomination away from Obama. The Only way she can win the nomination is by stealing it and by doing so she says screw half the voters of the democratic party.
And I guess you think that Obama will not get chewed up and spit out by the Republicans if he gets the nomination. At least Hillary can stand her ground without fumbling and stumbling. People will see that as weak.
And I guess you think that Obama will not get chewed up and spit out by the Republicans if he gets the nomination. At least Hillary can stand her ground without fumbling and stumbling. People will see that as weak.
Obama seems to be standing ground, If he didnt, he would have gotten blowed away in PA. Hillary should have beat him by at LEAST 20 points. Obama has proven that he is STRONG.
Both democrats are screwed. Whether they like it or not the divide in the democratic party is way too big to come back from (this election). The only way either of them have a chance is if whoever loses the nomination runs again as an independent in order to keep their votes from transfering to Mccain. Even then its going to be another bush-kerry election where its so close its rediculous.
and obama/hillary voters, please just look at the facts instead of puffing out your chest and attacking ME for looking at statistics. Cause i know alot of them will come at me saying im stupid and that their candidates are better.
honestly im not here to debate which candidate is better (they all suck), im simply stating that the republicans have a huge advantage that i think is going to decide the race.
If Hillary steals the nomination, she wont have super delegates to bail her out in the general election because she will have to rely strictly on the voters.
[quote=gsoboi;3549037]Obama seems to be standing ground,
I guess you didn't watch the last debate. If he did that poorly against Hillary and whined about the questions. How do you think he will fair against McCain? The questions are only going to get harder and more personal. That will not be a good thing for Obama.
I guess you didn't watch the last debate. If he did that poorly against Hillary and whined about the questions. How do you think he will fair against McCain? The questions are only going to get harder and more personal. That will not be a good thing for Obama.
LOL and Hillary didnt whine? I recall she complained about getting the question first in one debate and complained they Obama got special treatment and the media wasnt treating her fair. Looks like Hillary needs to eat her own words. I dont think Obama did poorly. He was asked some bad question which he responded to very well.
It is going to be a divided Democratic Convention with neither candidate having enough pledged delegates to win on the first ballot. It is going to fall to the "Super" Delegates - and, for the most part, they are not "talking".
If neither candidate gets a major MAJORITY of the super delegate votes, then, it becomes open season. ALL delegates will be "released" and it will become a real brokered convention with neither Clinton or Obama assured of getting the nomination. It could be someone totally different.
BUT, IMO, the main issue (and Howard Dean is pointing this out), the party is becoming much more fractured with each passing day - and unless there is some sort of strong unification of the party, the Democrats do not have a chance of re-gaining the White House AND they have every possibility of losing control of at least one side of the Congress.
LOL and Hillary didnt whine? I recall she complained about getting the question first in one debate and complained they Obama got special treatment and the media wasnt treating her fair. Looks like Hillary needs to eat her own words. I dont think Obama did poorly. He was asked some bad question which he responded to very well.
Number 1 - I never said she didn't whine about the first question. So what, that was not really an issue that would hurt her.
Number 2 - Obama complained about the questions.
Number 3 - I guess we can see that the saying "birds of a feather stick together" is true because your whining is about as bad as Obama's.
It is going to be a divided Democratic Convention with neither candidate having enough pledged delegates to win on the first ballot. It is going to fall to the "Super" Delegates - and, for the most part, they are not "talking".
If neither candidate gets a major MAJORITY of the super delegate votes, then, it becomes open season. ALL delegates will be "released" and it will become a real brokered convention with neither Clinton or Obama assured of getting the nomination. It could be someone totally different.
BUT, IMO, the main issue (and Howard Dean is pointing this out), the party is becoming much more fractured with each passing day - and unless there is some sort of strong unification of the party, the Democrats do not have a chance of re-gaining the White House AND they have every possibility of losing control of at least one side of the Congress.
If it even got to that point, it would likely be John Edwards since he came in third. It would make since to have a nominee that at least participated in the primaries and got votes. Honestly I dont think things will get that far and Obama will be the nominee after a long tough battle.
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