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Hillary's Ready On Day One - In Case of October Surprise
Hillary and her supporters are out there pushing the idea that they're worried about an "October surprise" with respects to Obama's campaign. This is ridiculous.
Barack Obama or John McCain could drop dead tomorrow; does that mean we choose new candidates based on what 'could' happen? Heck, even Hillary could drop dead tomorrow; does that mean we ‘shouldn’t' vote for her because of that possibility?
Hillary's stated many times that she'd be 'ready on day one'; so if by chance something does come up between now and the convention with Obama, super delegates can switch sides and nominate her. Meanwhile however, she needs to help her Party 'move on' and make that official announcement that she will be stepping down and supporting Barack Obama for President of United States.
If she insists on staying in the race, she’d best be cooling her attacks against the Democrat’s potential nominee – or lose any future support from them. She should attack John McCain instead.
Comments (3)
Her stump speech in West Virginia yesterday didn't even reference Obama. I think that's a sign that she's unilaterally disarming.
Which is good. I grew tired of having my kitchen sinks stolen on a daily basis. :)
May 8, 2008 8:55 AM | Reply | Permalink
"I think that's a sign that she's unilaterally disarming."
In light of her history, it's far more likely that she's keeping her knife well-concealed but close at hand, ready to put in Obama's back.
May 8, 2008 9:33 AM | Reply | Permalink
If the race tightens up in W.Virginia and Kentucky however, I'm afraid she'll go on the attack again. It's in her genes to attack Obama. He's VERY angry at him for taking her crown away.
May 8, 2008 9:02 AM | Reply | Permalink
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