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"It's over" (Hillary supporter in Arkansas says Obama will win nomination)
ArkansasTimes.com ^ | February 18, 2007 | Max Brantley

Posted on 02/18/2008 5:17:55 PM PST by HAL9000

I'd be happy to be wrong. For a variety of reasons, I'd prefer Hillary Clinton to be the Democratic presidential nominee.

But it's not going to happen. She'll be clobbered in Wisconsin tomorrow. She might run ahead, even win, the popular vote in Texas, but the delegate count will be close, probably pro-Obama. The media talk, the popular mood, the times -- they all work for Obama.

Finally, there's been the Clinton campaign. Fighting, seriously, today about Obama's borrowing of rhetoric from a friend is a sign of desperation. Obama is derivative. So is everyone. And Bill Clinton -- who knew? -- has proved to be a negative.

The media megaphone can't be underestimated.

Some of it is crazy. Some of it unfair. So is life.

Obama will win the nomination. Polls today say he'll beat McCain everywhere -- in every key state and nationally. Those same polls said the same thing about Hillary Clinton's sure dominance a few months ago.

For the record.



TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: barackhusseinobama; brantley; chebama; cuethetears; hillary; inevitability; itsover; maxbrantley; nobama; wagthefinger
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To: squidly

Last I heard, The Clintons had a NINE-point lead in nOhio,hardly insurmountable, as it’s only going to tighten.


181 posted on 02/19/2008 12:53:55 AM PST by The Ghost of Rudy McRomney ("I'm a proven leader. That's what the Des Moines Register said."-Mrs.Bill Clinton)
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To: digger48

What is THAT?


182 posted on 02/19/2008 1:01:23 AM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion.....The Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: jveritas
Who does not love children?!

W. C. Fields

"Anyone who hates children and animals can't be all bad."

"Children should neither be seen or heard from - ever again."

"I like children - fried."

"I never met a kid I liked."

"Ah, the patter of little feet around the house. There's nothing like having a midget for a butler."

Come to think of it, WC and Slick Willie look a lot a like.

183 posted on 02/19/2008 1:12:19 AM PST by Roy Tucker ("You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality"--Ayn Rand)
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To: jveritas

Nope.

Obama wins WI and gets more Mo going into Texas and Ohio.

Bet your money (not mine) on it.

;)


184 posted on 02/19/2008 1:38:39 AM PST by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)
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To: the invisib1e hand

Molokai, it’s not just for lepers anymore.
If she gets her just deserts maybe she’ll go live in one of those leper colonies there.


185 posted on 02/19/2008 3:05:13 AM PST by Joe Boucher (An enemy of Islam)
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To: stockstrader

Would you care to be around the beast if she loses?
Hell, I’d go nuts if I had to be around her fat butt if she won.


186 posted on 02/19/2008 3:07:20 AM PST by Joe Boucher (An enemy of Islam)
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To: digger48

As yes, the single wide on stilts.

He raised a couple hundred million for this p.o.s.?
Look at his bank account


187 posted on 02/19/2008 3:09:19 AM PST by Joe Boucher (An enemy of Islam)
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To: Roy Tucker

I won’t insult the memory of Elvis Presley by saying that I thought bill was an impersonator.


188 posted on 02/19/2008 3:32:27 AM PST by the invisib1e hand (unavailable for comment)
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To: HAL9000
And Bill Clinton -- who knew? -- has proved to be a negative.

Liberals really are mentally deficient, aren't they?



189 posted on 02/19/2008 3:35:48 AM PST by SkyPilot
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To: Joe Boucher

After she loses, how long will it be before we hear about divorce proceedings?


190 posted on 02/19/2008 3:41:23 AM PST by Mr. Mulliner
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To: Joe Boucher

After she loses, how long will it be before we hear about divorce proceedings?


191 posted on 02/19/2008 3:42:21 AM PST by Mr. Mulliner
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To: lakey
"It seems like Bill comes out of the woodwork a couple of days before a primary or primaries and says something stupid. Hillary then loses. Could this be intentional?? "

"I've wondered the same thing. Is he jealous?"

I do think that could be part of it. He wanted a third term badly and it's all about his legacy, which is basically crap. I never believed he would want to be in the White House as a second banana (and a bent one at that). Hillary would always be remembered as the first woman president and he's still be left with the blue dress and impeachment.

192 posted on 02/19/2008 4:37:18 AM PST by MomwithHope (I have never had a tagline....oops...)
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To: lakey
"It seems like Bill comes out of the woodwork a couple of days before a primary or primaries and says something stupid. Hillary then loses. Could this be intentional?? "

"I've wondered the same thing. Is he jealous?"

I do think that could be part of it. He wanted a third term badly and it's all about his legacy, which is basically crap. I never believed he would want to be in the White House as a second banana (and a bent one at that). Hillary would always be remembered as the first woman president and he's still be left with the blue dress and impeachment.

193 posted on 02/19/2008 4:37:44 AM PST by MomwithHope (I have never had a tagline....oops...)
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To: IIntense

Well, on the R side (remember, this is a primary and you cannot ‘cross over’ in PA...Rs can only vote for the R ballot). I guess is a message wanted to be ‘sent’ Thompson, Romney, Huckabee are also still on the ballot.


194 posted on 02/19/2008 4:39:08 AM PST by PennsylvaniaMom (I do not want people to be agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them. Jane Austen.)
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To: Mr. Mulliner

Divorce?
No Mr. Mulliner, they are madly in love with each other.
And I’m tall dark and handsome, and young too.


195 posted on 02/19/2008 4:41:21 AM PST by Joe Boucher (An enemy of Islam)
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To: PennsylvaniaMom
Ain't no way Fast Eddie (who has goals and asprirations beyong the Keystone State) is not going to deliver PA for Hillary.

Yep, 99% turnout.

196 posted on 02/19/2008 4:42:37 AM PST by palmer
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To: HAL9000
But first, you must bring me her broom...

Now, GO!

197 posted on 02/19/2008 4:43:59 AM PST by Hatteras
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To: fhayek

Now THAT’S funny!


198 posted on 02/19/2008 4:58:27 AM PST by a real Sheila (Have you hugged your "furry best friend" today?)
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To: HAL9000
Regardless of the fact that it would probably be easier to defeat The 'Beast than Obama, I just can't help feeling a little glee thinking about her when she finally realizes that she wasn't "inevitable" and there will be NO coronation! A public meltdown would be classic. I would love to see the meltdown, complete with lamps knocked over, ash trays flung, hysterical screaming, but unfortunately this will probably be behind closed doors. We'll hear tales though, and pity the poor peon in the Hillary camp who happens to be nearby when it happens.

Now if the Klintons would take their band of socialists and just disappear, but I'm afraid we will be afflicted with them for many, many more years.

199 posted on 02/19/2008 5:02:57 AM PST by The Sons of Liberty (HRC: "We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good.")
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To: Ezekiel

Sieg Heil Sick Hill!

200 posted on 02/19/2008 5:05:43 AM PST by N. Theknow (Kennedys: Can't drive, can't fly, can't ski, can't skipper a boat; but they know what's best for us)
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