Clinton is playing politics and she is playing hard right now because she is losing. Obama as played hard before and I suspect will step it up soon after Clinton’s improved performance in the primary last night. I know that some want politics to be more uplifting and about the people but at this level it is about the candidates. You have to have extreme confidence and arrogance to think that you are the best person to run one of the largest countries in the world. Sour grapes? No. Getting dirty and playing hard, yes. I believe those same tactics elected J.F.K and most recently George Bush, not once but twice. I am kidding a little when I say this but don’t hate the player, hate the game. She is just playing the game.

It was a disappointing night, to be sure, but let’s put it into a little perspective:

When Hillary first announced her Texas/Ohio firewall plan, Obama was well behind in Texas. At the time, we were told that because of the Hispanic voters, he was going to lose that state hard.

Back then, the Clinton campaign said that she had to “win both states big”.

Then, the goalpost changed, and changed and changed.

She went from having to win both states big to just winning both states; then winning just one state; then the argument was “it doesn’t matter if we win or not”.

The fact that Obama was close in Texas still (in my opinion) puts a stake in the heart of her plan. It is nearly impossible (mathematically) for her to catch up.

Now she’s talking about “electability.” She’s claiming that we should ignore the will of the voters, and just give it to her because she (in her opinion), has a better chance of winning in November.

I don’t think so. On the contrary, nothing will shore up the republican behind McCain more than a Clinton on the ticket.

But, what do I know.

For those who may not understand the political process, winning is what this election is all about. The Democratic Voters with the help of a rather biased media blitz are the culprits in this dilemma, and to blame the candidates for this mess serves no purpose. It is ultimately the voters who will have to get the party out of this mess in the final contests upcoming, otherwise they may be looking at four more years of a Republican Administration. If voters and the media are so determined to jump on the Obama bandwagon, then they should at least come up with a good reason why Obama can’t close the deal on the nomination. It seems there is an electability and a credibility issue with Obama which will haunt him the rest of this election.

I thought the exact same thing when I listened to her speech. It was very telling that she compares the campaign to a fight. That makes Obama her enemy/opponent. They’re supposed to be on the same team!

I hope the Democrats don’t muck it up again. I was amazed when George W was elected the first time. Coming after Clinton, Gore couldn’t beat him? Then, when we put up Kerry the last time I thought “This is the best we can do?”

I have lost a great deal of respect for the Clintons during this campaign. And, while they are tearing down Obama, they are are also hurting her chances against McCain as they are showing a win at all costs mentality. I may have to vote for Hillary in the fall. So, I won’t tear her apart too much. But, I wish we could get this nomination behind us and move on as a united party ASAP.

Are you listening Superdelegates?

Peace,
Brian

i just finished reading the previous comments, and they are all in point. no one should be elected because of their race,sex, nor gender, but on the qualifications they bring to the table.if you go my latter statement, you would come up with Hillary. all Obama brings to the table is 2 years in the senate, and Oprah. i’m sorry, but that is not enough for me. sometimes, it takes a vary strong woman to get things done. and NO, it does not make her a bitch; it means she is effective, and doing what she has to do. i walked onto a job as a supervisor where all the previous ones were black men. all i get are compliments of how well everything is going and looking. being called the ‘b’ word does not bother me. it tells me i am not weak, taking crap of anyone, or accepting anything less than perfection; same with Hillary. if people really want to scrutinize & analyze comments, what does Mr. Obama mean by “The Sermon on the mount” says homosexuality is ok? i’m going to leave that one alone, and go back to read ROMANS 9. hope you all stay BLESSED!! and i thank you all for this informative blog, as i cannot have this conversation with alot of black people