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Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Well, something was happening, but not what I expected...
Well, as you know, I am a Hillary supporter and I was pleasantly surprised. I must say that Baraks conceding remarks were better than Hillary's victory remarks, but I still consider her experience and her accomplishments to be far superior to Baraks. Dom
I was expecting Obama to win by 5-7 points in New Hampshire- like a lot of other people and the media.
What is happening now is probably nothing less then a fight for control of the party. The Clinton's have the upper hand; they are the establishment. However it is by no means certain they will win.
Here's how I see the next week: (perhaps not wise since things change so rapidly): 1. Obama wins South Carolina 2. Bill Clinton spins it as Hillary not doing so badly, considering... 3. The next week and a half, a mad-dash to the 20 plus states, for delegates, votes and media attention.
I don't see any of these two campaigns folding very soon. Edwards may well play a key role in the ultimate outcome, if he can keep himself relevant.
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Well, as you know, I am a Hillary supporter and I was pleasantly surprised. I must say that Baraks conceding remarks were better than Hillary's victory remarks, but I still consider her experience and her accomplishments to be far superior to Baraks. Dom
Karl,
What is happening in your opinion vs. what you were expecting?
and Dom,
Of Hillary's many accomplishments, what are the ones that you are the most encouraged by?
I was expecting Obama to win by 5-7 points in New Hampshire- like a lot of other people and the media.
What is happening now is probably nothing less then a fight for control of the party. The Clinton's have the upper hand; they are the establishment. However it is by no means certain they will win.
Here's how I see the next week: (perhaps not wise since things change so rapidly):
1. Obama wins South Carolina
2. Bill Clinton spins it as Hillary not doing so badly, considering...
3. The next week and a half, a mad-dash to the 20 plus states, for delegates, votes and media attention.
I don't see any of these two campaigns folding very soon. Edwards may well play a key role in the ultimate outcome, if he can keep himself relevant.
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