Let the Second-Guessing Begin!

Listen up Dems, Mod Republicans and Indys! If this presistant in-fighting doesn't stop, we will all pay the price of letting our emotions get in the way of what's truly important. We are allowing our personal attachments to each of these candidates hinder us from doing what is right in this country and in the world. The reality is it comes down to style choice, because Obama and HRC are basically the same in their viewpoints. I started liking both candidates, with a slight lean towards HRC. After getting to know Obama and based on how HRC handled her campaign, I switched to Obama. If Hillary were the nominee, I would vote her. We are on this blog and many others agruing with people will never meet (that's probably a good thing). However, I believe most of us want what's right and good for this country and it's people. We all need to put the petty (and they are petty) differences aside and try to work together and bring this party back in check. We all feel strongly about our candidates, but to say that you would cross your party lines to vote for someone McCain is wrong. If you voted for Hillary in the first place, than how can you possibly have any in common with McCain. He stands for everything that she says shes against. This has gotten waaaaay too personal for people. The fact is HRC will be just fine not being president, and if Obama hadn't gotten the nomination, he would have been fine as well. The reality is there will be other chances for a woman to become president. It's not a one time shot. Chances are HRC will run again and maybe she can learn from the mistakes she made this time around. We need to stop this and join together. I know that there many HRC supporters who will support Obama in November and that is the responsible thing to do. This country is a mess and there are many Republicans are loving this. They are sitting back and laughing at us. We are doing all of their dirty work for them. Don't get into fights with pigs, because all you do is get dirty and the pig likes it. Stop this madness. It breaks my heart to read the messages in these blogs.

This is a good analysis of the Democratic primary. Hillary could be a power for the good for the Democrats if she accepts the loss, acknowledges it fully and graciously, and leads the charge to get out the vote for the Democrats in November. I have heard that she is gracious as a human being, so I think she has it in her to do it. She has to get rid of Bill, though, because that guy is bad for her. She can stand on her own politically (without Bill) and lead the charge for important policies in the Senate (for healthcare, for example). I myself think she would be best as a Supreme Court justice. What about initiating governance and policy education for our young girls and young women, to train up a larger pool of female politicians for the future? There are many ways Hillary could be constructive and powerful, but conceding fully and fairly to Obama is the first step.

Clinton lost ? Could have fooled me. She won more of the popular vote. The DNC gave Obama a bunch of unearned delegates. All the votes weren't counted. The malicious media bit into Hillary Clinton like a pitbull.
Its pretty basic to see why Obama is where he is and to see where Hillary Clinton is.

You are exactly correct, Jon. Hillary lost for all of the reasons you state, and more. However, don't expect most of her supporters to believe it. They're as paranoid and delusional as she is. Read mateasel's comments, for example. According to this post, Obama won Iowa because of a "small group of voters." A small group? He swept the state. Moreover, where was the "strong support of blacks" in a state as white as Iowa? As far as Obama being helped by states that "shifted demographically" it's apparent that mateasel has no clue as to what "demographics" means. They don't shift over a period of hours or days, like storm clouds. These comments are typical of the most embittered Clinton supporters who resolutely WILL not see any fault in Hillary, no matter how blatant. They lack the honesty and maturity to see her as she really is. Instead, as they spin the story, her loss is the result of conspiracies by media types, blacks, Republican operatives, sexist males or you-fill-in-the-blank.

I was enlightened regarding the Clintons early last July at an IA event. Her handlers and field organizers were arrogant and pushy when they came to town and frankly presented a very poorly planned event. It was held on the banks of the Mississippi River on a VERY hot day with no consideration for the glaring hot sun and heat. I am still wondering how a whole bunch of OLD women did not die of heat stroke that day!!! When they pushed me to sign a pledge card I refused and finally admitted I was there to help and did not care to divulge the candidate I supported. There insistence was disrespectful and offensive. I told them I was supporting Obama and for the remainder of a very hot day they simply used and abused me and other volunteers and never acknowledged our efforts. The Obama campaign was and still is the antithisis of Clinton's. OBAMA '08, We can't wait!

I don't know that it was all media tilting in favor for Obama. CNN seemed very much behind Clinton. MSNBC was obviously, pro-Obama. Even I'll admit that. But the Clintons enjoyed a very long, very cozy relationship with the media themselves.

The ruling class, (white men) who wrote their constituion gave the black "man" the right to vote before they gave the same right to "women" of any color. While in law school, I concluded that there would not be a woman president before a black man. This presidential nomination has not been a "race" issue. It clearly rested on gender. It's still a man's world, but "bravo" to Hillary' for her gallant effort and fortitude!

To webeditors@newsweek.com;
Your comment is not 100% fair. Clinton has so much talent made you and other jelous, then support a wrong man, Obama. Anybody support President Bush ever say a regret word?? Next 6 months or next 4 years , what would you say to that haft muslim-haft fake pro-Jesus and anti-American who would be your leader ?

First reason...because Obama is a good speaker! It reminds when Carter ran...he ran for change and we were ready for it. I was young and nieve and believed, but he was inexperienced and couldn't get anything done. They young are the main Obama supporters and he lacks experiences. Anyway if you started the nominations over agin, I believe Hillary would win after all that has come out about Obama and his associations.