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Clinton camp tries to downplay Obama caucus sweep
Newsday ^ | Feb. 10, 2008 | BY GLENN THRUSH AND KEITH HERBERT

Posted on 02/10/2008 5:26:32 PM PST by jdm

**EXCERPT**

Hillary Rodham Clinton had hoped her strong showing on Super Tuesday would halt Barack Obama's momentum - but that notion was shattered yesterday as Obama scored blowouts in Washington state, Louisiana and Nebraska.

The Clinton camp had tried to downplay the widely anticipated losses as old news - and her campaign had ceded Louisiana and Nebraska to save their resources for the bigger March 4 contests in Texas and Ohio.

But the big wins for Obama could fuel the perception that he's on a roll, and victories could be scarce for Clinton over the next few weeks if she doesn't prevail in today's closely contested Maine caucuses.

(Excerpt) Read more at newsday.com ...


TOPICS: Editorial; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: barackhusseinobama; choke; clinton; closebutnocigar; hillary; hillbilly; obama; sweep
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1 posted on 02/10/2008 5:26:40 PM PST by jdm
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But the big wins for Obama could fuel the perception that he's on a roll,

The perception? Huh? He's killing her. It's not a perception.

2 posted on 02/10/2008 5:27:32 PM PST by jdm (You must have cookies enabled to log-in.)
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And apparently Maine isn’t going too well for her.

Poor Hillary. I almost shed a tear for her. Almost.


3 posted on 02/10/2008 5:28:41 PM PST by Stimpson_J_Cat
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To: jdm

I perceive he’s on a roll.


4 posted on 02/10/2008 5:29:43 PM PST by bert (K.E. N.P. +12 . "You can't be that way"......... Clint)
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To: jdm
I want her to cry again, and again and again:)
5 posted on 02/10/2008 5:30:08 PM PST by TornadoAlley3 (Everytime McCain reaches out to conservatives, conservatives get poked in the eye.)
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To: jdm

There's nothing to see here folks, Hillary will win every primary in every state every time. Would Baghdad Bob lie?

6 posted on 02/10/2008 5:30:22 PM PST by rdl6989
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To: jdm

Hillary sacked her campaign manager today. It must be someone else’s fault that most voters would rather have a root canal than listen to her pedantic, boring speeches and watch her fake, over-the-top expressions as she vainly attempts to overcome her robotic nature. Yeppers...that new campaign director will be the answer.


7 posted on 02/10/2008 5:31:41 PM PST by kittymyrib
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I think they should just put some ice on it.


8 posted on 02/10/2008 5:31:46 PM PST by Mad_Tom_Rackham (Elections have consequences.)
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It just goes to show that people prefer stupid over evil. Maybe the GOP has a chance this fall after all.


9 posted on 02/10/2008 5:32:20 PM PST by johniegrad
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10 posted on 02/10/2008 5:32:56 PM PST by Paleo Conservative
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To: jdm

Obama is sucking Hillary’s oxygen faster than Monica hoovering her hubby, errr I mean delivering his pizza.


11 posted on 02/10/2008 5:33:15 PM PST by blackdog
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To: jdm

[cue John Cleese]

“It’s just a flesh wound!”


12 posted on 02/10/2008 5:33:30 PM PST by RichInOC (Anakin Skywalker '08: I Find Your Lack Of Faith...Disturbing.)
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Hillary Rodham Clinton had hoped her strong showing on Super Tuesday would halt Barack Obama's momentum

That is a huge lie. Hillary Clinton was expected to wipe out Obama on Super Tuesday but she failed miserably to do so. Obama won 13 states, she won 8, and he won more "pledged" delegates that day.

13 posted on 02/10/2008 5:33:35 PM PST by jveritas (God bless our brave troops and President Bush)
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LOL!


14 posted on 02/10/2008 5:35:55 PM PST by ROTB (Front Runner=rich guy who doesn't hate evil and strives to offend no one, & WILL SELL YOU OUT.)
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15 posted on 02/10/2008 5:36:27 PM PST by ROTB (Front Runner=rich guy who doesn't hate evil and strives to offend no one, & WILL SELL YOU OUT.)
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To: jveritas

I’ve noticed that as well when reading headlines. It’s like they know Hillary will be the victor no matter how many states Obama wins.


16 posted on 02/10/2008 5:38:25 PM PST by blackdog
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If Hillary doesn’t pull this out with super delegates, she’s not gonna be a very gracious loser.


17 posted on 02/10/2008 5:38:36 PM PST by umgud
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To: jdm

It is Bush’s fault.


18 posted on 02/10/2008 5:40:41 PM PST by sweetiepiezer
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To: umgud

Just who is/was the architect of the “Super Delegate” charade? That’s real big cronie bull$hit pill to have to swallow if I were a registered democrat voter.


19 posted on 02/10/2008 5:40:59 PM PST by blackdog
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"had hoped her strong showing on Super Tuesday"

That there's some mighty powerful spin. Obama is kicking her Butt and I'm enjoying it immensely. Hope it continues. One of the few real joys of this election cycle for me.

20 posted on 02/10/2008 5:42:03 PM PST by TCats (The Clintons Are Not Just Wrong - They Are Certifiable AND Dangerous! See my Page)
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