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The Final Polling In Iowa: Clinton Fades
Captain's Quarters ^ | Jan. 03, 2008 | Ed Morrissey

Posted on 01/03/2008 6:32:47 AM PST by jdm

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To: untrained skeptic

No matter how well Obama or Edwards do, Hillary will still win in Iowa due to her alliance with Bill Richardson. Any democrat candidate who does not obtain 15% of the votes must delegate his votes to one of the front runners.

Sadly, Hillary has this sewn up. The game is rigged against the will of the people.

Don’t worry, after Hillary’s done with her 8 years, Chelsea’s gonna move in. By then, the country won’t even look similar.

Enjoy...


41 posted on 01/03/2008 8:01:28 AM PST by 3rdJudgement
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To: scooter2
Hopefully, she’ll just fade out of sight.

Don't bet on it, I predict she wins the nomination in a BIG way. As for the GOP, I believe it is still Rootie's to lose. That's why this Huckster distraction may be harmful to romney, the only guy I believe who can beat rootie.

42 posted on 01/03/2008 8:06:34 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: jdm

I am going on record to caution everyone who believes Clinton is in her death throes. There is no one on this site who would cheer that louder were it true, but sadly it is NOT.

No matter what the “results” of the Hawkeye Cauci, it will be a Clinton victory. In fact, I believe she will finish first anyway, but if she finishes 2nd or 3rd, it will be spun as a victory by the clintonistas and their media whores and she may even get more traction in that scenario.

I expect two major tactics to be unleashed very shortly within the Clinton strategery—

First: the figurative asassination of Obama by the Clinton machine will begin in earnest. Edwards is a mere puff pastry and will have no lasting impression on anyone;

Second: the announcement that McCain or Huckabee or Paul or some other similar non-entity will be defecting to go independent, in a faustian bargain with Clinton.

I hate to be so negative, but I truly believe the Clintons are of evil, they serve the vile dark side, and they are NOT done, no matter the results of this silly Iowa popularity contest.

What keeps me from being very angry about the whole thing is the sad fact that I can’t do a damn thing about it anyway (other than vote against her in the national elections). But more importantly, good does triumph over evil in the long run, and the Clintons will receive their just rewards at some point in their miserable lives.

Having said all that, I would love to see her fat ass handed to her today and in all the primaries.


43 posted on 01/03/2008 9:23:24 AM PST by Husker8877
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To: NewCenturions
Obama has the Oprah crowd and the left-left lefties, but I can’t imagine the bulk of the dems going for him...

Don't underestimate his appeal. All the Dem candidates have identical positions on the issues but Obama has star quality, which the others lack. A 35% win in Iowa, another in NH and suddenly he's the prohibitive favorite. And he'll be tough to beat in November, tougher than most here believe.

44 posted on 01/03/2008 9:27:23 AM PST by jalisco555 ("The only thing we learn from history is that we never learn from history." Winston Churchill)
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To: jalisco555
This is completely anecdotal, but I thought I'd share an interesting observation...

I live in the super-lib Bay Area and I have seen only two Hillary bumper-stickers. On the many cars that still sport their Kerry/Edwards stickers, I'm seeing more Obama stickers than the Hildebeast or the Breck Girl.

It's weird actually -- I assumed Hillary stickers would be harassing me from the bumper of every Subaru and Prius within hours of their printing.

45 posted on 01/03/2008 9:42:39 AM PST by FightforFreedomCA (Fred Storm Rising - Thompson in '08)
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To: jalisco555

You could be right, for millions of Americans will feel that they must vote for Obama to prove that they are “not prejudiced”.


46 posted on 01/03/2008 9:47:02 AM PST by Theodore R. ( Cowardice is still forever!)
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To: 3rdJudgement

Does the candidate delegate his votes, or do the voters have to choose among those that received 15% or more?


47 posted on 01/03/2008 9:48:27 AM PST by untrained skeptic
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To: Husker8877

Still though millions think that HRC is in the inevitable choice who will produce a “good economy” and “fix” health care.


48 posted on 01/03/2008 9:49:16 AM PST by Theodore R. ( Cowardice is still forever!)
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To: FightforFreedomCA
It's weird actually -- I assumed Hillary stickers would be harassing me from the bumper of every Subaru and Prius within hours of their printing.

I'm not surprised. I think her core constituency is very narrow. Largely upper-middle class, late middle-age white feminists. Men dislike her, most minorities see right through her phoniness and young people can't stand her. Once the inevitability argument goes away her poll numbers will plummet.

49 posted on 01/03/2008 9:53:37 AM PST by jalisco555 ("The only thing we learn from history is that we never learn from history." Winston Churchill)
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To: Theodore R.
You could be right, for millions of Americans will feel that they must vote for Obama to prove that they are “not prejudiced”.

I think you're on to something here. People will vote for him so they can feel good about themselves.

50 posted on 01/03/2008 9:54:46 AM PST by jalisco555 ("The only thing we learn from history is that we never learn from history." Winston Churchill)
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To: NewCenturions
but I can’t imagine the bulk of the dems going for him..

Especially "Sheets" Byrd!

51 posted on 01/03/2008 3:11:00 PM PST by Don Corleone (Leave the gun..take the cannoli)
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To: ASA Vet
Huma will be deeply saddened.

No, Huma will disappear, as suddenly, and as mysteriously as she appeared, since there will no longer be a need for the particular sevices she is providing for her real employer (which is *not* Senator Clinton...)

the infowarrior

52 posted on 01/03/2008 3:44:13 PM PST by infowarrior
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To: jdm

I know this is off the wall, but what suddenly came to mind was a song I once heard on Dr. Demento: “I Owe a Lot to Iowa Pot.”

The looniness of this election is underway.


53 posted on 01/03/2008 3:52:41 PM PST by MoochPooch (I'm a compassionate cynic.)
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To: jdm

Good riddance! I’m so sick of the damned Clinton’s.


54 posted on 01/03/2008 4:00:41 PM PST by redhawk
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