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Clinton sore losers threaten Convention battle
POSTED July 12, 2:14 PM
A small group of hardcore Hillary Clinton backers hope to influence the Democratic Party convention in Denver next month to include a roll call for the nomination of Senator Clinton as the Party's presidential candidate.

The Denver Group: Keeping the Democratic Party democratic, created by Georgetown Law professor Heidi Li Feldman and freelance advertising man Marc Rubin, ran an ad in Friday's Chicago Tribune declaring:

"Senator Clinton's name must be put in nomination. Her supporters must be allowed to make speeches on her behalf of her candidacy. There must be an honest roll call vote, not a symbolic one, so superdelegates can cast their votes honestly, for either candidate, as their judgment, conscience and democratic principles dictate."

Feldman told the Huffington Post that the goal of the Denver Group "is to insure substantive and legitimate selection of the nominee." DNC chairman and other party leaders "should be taking responsibility for making sure it's a legitimate procedure. They cannot demand that people simply unify around either one of them." 

Feldman argued that it is entirely conceivable that an open vote could produce a Clinton victory. "Then, the decision comes down to the superdelegates. I have no Idea what they are going to do six weeks from now."(Link)

So, lets see; Barack Obama is leading in all the polls, is demonstrating competiveness in traditional red states, and is buidling an unrivaled campaign structure throughout the whole country.  And these folks think the convention is going to decide Barack Obama should not be the nominee, and the party should instead nominate Senator Clinton.  She has no campaign organization, will have been out of the contest for four months, and would be forced to wage a traditional Democratic campaign concentrating on traditional blue states.

These folks are delusional.  Sore losers are usually more discreet.

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We Were Just As Safe Under Bill Clinton
POSTED July 1, 4:12 PM
One of the great rallying cries for Bush Administration supporters has been the absence of a single terrorist attack on American soil in the seven years since 9/11.  I'm 100% confident that every American is happy that we've not suffered through... Read More
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The Obama/Clinton Rider
POSTED June 27, 12:16 PM
Backstage riders to rock and roll concert contracts are hilarious and famous.  From a specific type of bottled water to demands for blue M&M's only, some artists are perversely particular.  Here's backstage rider from the joint Barack Obama/Hillary... Read More
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Independents Reject Clinton As VP
POSTED June 18, 3:47 PM
I posted earlier today about the new Quinnipiac University Swing State poll showing Barack Obama taking a solid lead in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida.  All three states are considered must wins for both Republicans and Democrats. Another... Read More
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On To The General
POSTED June 7, 12:13 PM
Hillary Clinton conceded the race for the nomination today and, unequivocally, endorsed Barack Obama.  It was a good, well constructed speech that touched all the right notes: graciousness, inclusion, and commitment to the Obama candidacy. ... Read More
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Clinton Looks For Help With Campaign Debt
POSTED June 6, 10:02 AM
After the big, secret meeting last night between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, details are emerging Mrs. Clinton may be looking for some help retiring her aborted presidential campaign debt.  From the Associate Press: Clinton will likely seek... Read More
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Top Ten Things Overheard At Clinton Campaign Headquarters
POSTED June 5, 8:36 AM
David Letterman's take on the end of the primaries:... Read More
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The Deal Breaker
POSTED June 4, 5:04 PM
The Wall Street Journal is reporting tonight it's unlikely Hillary Clinton, despite signaling interest, will be the vice presidential choice of Barack Obama.    Both the Obama and Clinton campaigns are referring to a "deal breaker":But... Read More
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Clinton To Concede Friday
POSTED June 4, 4:35 PM
Proving there is, indeed, sanity in the ranks of Hillary Clinton supporters, Congressional Democrats leaned hard on Senator Clinton following her defiant speech last night.  It looks like they had an effect.The New York Times is reporting this evening... Read More
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Call It A Tie?
POSTED June 4, 3:21 PM
Hillary Clinton finished off the primary season with a claim that, while down in delegates, she won the popular vote for the primary season.  There have been a number of analysts attempting to tally the popular vote, but ABC News has done a great... Read More
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