'Why West Virginia matters'

Dan — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:32:28 GMT

Senator Clinton is a true leader. She has not once backed down and this is who I want representing my family to the rest of the World…

Obama's only valid decision was to blacklist the Rev. Wright, the only problem was that he would have NEVER done it if the media did not pressure him… He can not make a decision to save his life so how is he going to save ours?

Can anyone PLEASE just tell us five things that Senator Obama has done for either his state or our country?

A good post from another blog which hopefully get posted here at MSNBC.

Two things?

Thought so… Big mistake people…

'Why West Virginia matters'

Independent in TN — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:33:32 GMT

The Clinton campaign's antics get more and more sad by the day . . .

. . . and even today's "win" in WV is completely overshadowed by the continuing flood of superdelegate commitments today

It is over folks . . . get used to it!!!

'Why West Virginia matters'

patty,sd,ca — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:34:29 GMT

I hope Obama supporters understand that EVERY name they call Hillary Clinton and her supporters will be held against them when Obama is begging for out Vote.

Clinton Republicans for McCain

'Why West Virginia matters'

Ed G — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:34:50 GMT

Does the Clinton camp realize that every time they write "we won Michigan" is just takes the steam out of any otherwise logical argument they may have had.

Heck, I tied Obama in Michigan -- maybe I can win there in the fall.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Ron Seattle — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:36:20 GMT

She just continues to be delusional doesn't she? If she wants to heal the party and help win the white house in Sept. She needs to start mending fences. But of course we are talking about "everything including the kitchen sink" Clinton

'Why West Virginia matters'

Kim, CA — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:36:48 GMT

Senator Obama has more money to spend because he has more ordinary supporters-- his average donation last reporting period (March) was $96. It certainly looks like more Democrats, Independents and Republicans are "excited and energized" by Senator Obama's candidacy than the candidacy of his remaining opponent.

'Why West Virginia matters'

60+ female voting Obama for integrity/honesty/much more — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:37:02 GMT

OH Pul - eeeze!!!

I'm dizzy from all the spinning they do!

'Why West Virginia matters'

No name, no place - it's none of your business — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:37:26 GMT

I appreciate where you are coming from, but is the foul language necessary to make your point? First Read - aren't you supposed to be monitoring this?

Also - not everyone is comfortable giving out their name to every Tom, Dick, and Harry that demands it. Maybe they want to protect themselves from angry idiots who act like they would do them harm. In case you haven't noticed, despite (or in spite of) your political leanings, there are a lot of NUTS in this world who can take things too far. That should not limit people from being able to speak out.

BTW - it's not being a chicken s*** if you don't serve in the military. Last I checked, it was a VOLUNTARY armed forces.

The National Guard was designed TO PROTECT FOLKS IN THIS COUNTRY - not to be shipped overseas. And if you want to get mad at someone, get mad at your precious Pentagon for playing commercials how it's "one weekend a month, two weeks a year" as they used to market the NG. If you weren't busy running YOUR mouth off, maybe you would realize that.

Don't mock what YOU don't understand.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Thomas, Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:37:30 GMT

Spin, spin, spin.

It will be great when she finally packs it in! We're soooo tired of the spin...

Hey, Hillary! You lost! Get over it!

'Why West Virginia matters'

mary lee w atlanta georgia — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:37:37 GMT

MSNBC Please stop giving Hillary and her campaign a platform for these memos.

It is over !! Obama 08

'Why West Virginia matters'

Suni Johnson, Silver Spring. MD — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:37:41 GMT

Just goes to prove Hillary and company just can't stop the lashing out. I was on the ground in Jefferson County on Saturday - her campaign may be slightly surprised.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Liz in SD — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:38:18 GMT

Man, HRC is delusional, I'm actually embarassed for her now. The fact that she and her people can say these things with a straight face is amazing. Of course, remember how convincing she was in her shamrock scarf talking about the "sniper fire?" She'd be another Bush 3rd term-they only lie to us b/c we can't be trusted to make the right decision if we're given the truth!

'Why West Virginia matters'

Chyld Medford — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:38:41 GMT

Wow, after all that spin, I'm feeling dizzy. Face facts, Obama has beat you in pledged delegates, super delegates, states won, total votes cast, and money raised. All the spin in the world with not change the math one bit.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Nicky — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:38:59 GMT

I'm sorry, but this is delusional. There's a line between being a "fighter" and clinging desperately and destructively to a lost cause, and her campaign has crossed it. She's actually staking her electability case on West Virginia? As West Virginia goes, so goes the nation? What a stupid argument. Correlation is not the same as cause, geniuses. They've flipped their lids entirely.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Noel, Hot Springs, AR — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:39:10 GMT

A toothless victory, much like the one in Arkansas

'Why West Virginia matters'

Reality Check, NY — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:39:40 GMT

WV is clearly TOO little TOO LATE.

44 States have already weighed weighed in and Obama will be the Nominee.

The Clinton Campagn can spin WV any way they want but it will not change that Obama has:

More Pledged Delegates
More "automatic" Delegates
More Contests
More Popular Vote
and Better GE Polling against McCain

ie The RACE IS OVER!

'Why West Virginia matters'

DVS, Seattle, WA — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:39:54 GMT

We get it, Senator Clinton. Only the people that vote for you are important.

'Why West Virginia matters'

JGW, Oklahoma City — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:39:58 GMT

Why must they continue building their arguement on Florida and Michigan, She signed off on them as well. Obama is spending money in every state to give the voters a chance to get to know him--I guess Hillary is forgetting all the states she wrote off--Why make it sound bad that he is giving attention to everyone even if he has accepted that he will not carry the state. Not to mention that he has been given the money to spend, it's not borrowed with the implication of it will be paid back. Oh that's right it's only right if Hillary does it.

Also does anyone else wonder how much taxpayer money has been spent on Hillary's campaign with the Secret Service covering Bill and Chelsea as well as Hillary from day one--lets add that to the 20Million in Debt since non of the other canidates have been spending our money as fast as her.

'Why West Virginia matters'

ELM — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:39:59 GMT

On the issue of 'raw racism':

IS the Clinton support machine is in a full gear to destroy Obama? I was hoping it would not go there.

Wake up America! Please, do vote for ever whom you want but don’t intentionally spread hateful and mostly unsubstantiated comments about Obama.

Some people on the various posts sound far worse than Rev. Wright.

'Why West Virginia matters'

gail, datyon, oh — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:40:12 GMT

She has every right to continue, even the the race is effectively over.

Hopefully, she can play it right and not do the party any damage. The real target is John McCain....we must not let him continue to get a free ride

....she can have her bragging rights...real or perceived (MI?FL, year right!!!!)

Dems united in victory

'Why West Virginia matters'

Vicki, Florida — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:40:26 GMT

Hillary Clinton has a way with B-O-L-O-G-N-A...

'Why West Virginia matters'

Lisa, Glen Burnie, MD — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:40:33 GMT

The so- called "swing" states are no longer the only and most important states that a candidate has to win. Senator Obama has shown this throughout the election process- he has brought other states and more voters into play and shown that they are as important to him and to the electoral process. He has garnered the support of high powered politicians in every state because of the broad base of support that he has developed. And his campaign has raised more money because of the support and vision of those voters that support him; for all her claims that she has the broader base of support, her campaign hasn't been able to translate that into votes outside of those "swing" states and certainly hasn't been able to turn that base into cash money to support her campaign. Why is that? Where are all these staunch supporters of hers?

'Why West Virginia matters'

Katie, Upper Darby, PA — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:40:46 GMT

Blah, blah, blah... "PAY ATTENTION TO ME!!! I AM HILLARY AND I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE!!!"... blah, blah, blah...

She's so happy when the media is singing her praises, but she can't accept reality when it doesn't.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Pedro Bourbon, Bakersfield, CA — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:40:49 GMT

I'm so sick, sick, sick of the spin, spin, spin. Liars, cheats, losers. Go away, Clintons

'Why West Virginia matters'

Sue, Bloomington, IN — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:40:59 GMT

Clinton's people can keep spinning and spinning and spinning. It won't change the results. Obama is winning by every metric that conceivably matters.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Michael, Anderson, IN — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:41:04 GMT

Pure Propaganda!

'Why West Virginia matters'

Bye Bye, NYC — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:41:13 GMT

The key to this memo is that it's to "Interested Parties" and I don't think there are any, anymore.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Mark Kelmachter Decatur, Ga. — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:41:33 GMT

Hillary Clinton and her followers are playing with fire. If in any way she damages Obama before the general election she will damage her political future as well. What she should focus on now is fence mending.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Vince, Norfolk, VA — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:41:49 GMT

How sad that Hillary can't seem to go out with some dignity left. Her all or nothing approach will end with her having to get "euthenized on the track" after coming in second...

'Why West Virginia matters'

Jamil - Dearborn, MI — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:41:52 GMT

Suddenly small states matter. First, it was "the path to Pennsylvania Avenue runs through Pennsylvania" and now it's WV that's critical to the nomination. Why not only hold primaries in the states where Clinton is favored??? Instead of dragging this on and pointing out Obama's weaknesses, Clinton should rally behind Obama and help him win over these constituencies since she has no chance at all of winning this nomination.

'Why West Virginia matters'

vicki, florida — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:42:02 GMT

Of course, Obama has outspent them. They don't have any money!

My 5 year old can out spend them with her weekly allowance alone.

Duh, Hillary........!

'Why West Virginia matters'

Jay from MN — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:42:05 GMT

Go away Clinton!

'Why West Virginia matters'

Cathi — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:42:11 GMT

The more the Clinton camp sends out such lame ass memos, the more I come to despise the Clintons.

A white, hard-working woman, who wouldn't vote for the Clintons if my life depended on it, regardless of how much they tried to convince me that she's God's Gift to Women and hard-working White Americans.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Eric — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:42:16 GMT

Anyone claiming that Obama won't win are either lying to themselves, can't read a poll, or are lying to you. Here are the most recent Obama / McCain polls via Realclearpolitics.com

Poll Date Sample Obama (D) McCain (R) Spread
RCP Average 04/30 - 05/12 -- 47.8 43.3 Obama +4.5
ABC News/Wash Post 05/08 - 05/11 1122 A 51 44 Obama +7.0
Gallup Tracking 05/07 - 05/11 4370 RV 47 43 Obama +4.0
Rasmussen Tracking 05/09 - 05/12 1600 LV 47 46 Obama +1.0
LA Times/Bloomberg 05/01 - 05/08 -- 46 40 Obama +6.0
Ipsos 04/30 - 05/04 755 RV 46 42 Obama +4.0
USA Today/Gallup 05/01 - 05/03 803 LV 47 48 McCain +1.0
CBS News/NY Times 05/01 - 05/03 601 RV 51 40 Obama +11.0
Hotline/FD 04/30 - 05/03 803 RV 47 43 Obama +4.0

Obama leads by statisically significant margins in all polls excot for 2 of 8. His average lead is 4.5 points. Get behind our nominee!!

Obama 08

'Why West Virginia matters'

Paul, Miami, FL — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:42:17 GMT

HRC is pathetic! 27 SD's have gone to Obama since last Tuesday & WV only has 28 Delegates for this primary, sounds like a wash to me. She has made up zero ground. Give it up Hillary please!

'Why West Virginia matters'

CJ — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:42:39 GMT

What is with these mixed messages from the Clinton's? It's wierd...funny thing..Obama campaign hasn't said a peep about Clinton and has been respectful evan after those USA Today comments. Is Lanny Davis writting these letters?

'Why West Virginia matters'

Dan — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:42:43 GMT

True, so true. Obama will be creamed in Nov. if he is the nominee. Unless his supporters realize and stop the name calling and mud sling towards Hilary enough to convince them to vote for a neophyte.

'Why West Virginia matters'

garyd, amherst, nh — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:42:52 GMT

Geesh too bad that Hillary lost Guam by "7" votes, otherwise Guam would have been the deciding factor. She is totally obsessed with her obsession and she is playing all sorts of cards, especially "three card monty" with the good people of West Virginia. Well, I'm sure she'll feel good about her victory tonight and will spin the bajoogels out of it...but for what...please, more superdelegates endorse Obama so she can see that it's over. To the good folks of WVA...please help your candidate to see that the fight is over ....throw the towel in for her from your corner because from where she's at she can't see the end.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Democrats in '08 — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:42:54 GMT

It's hard to let the soap opera go and face the inevitable but it's time to look forward.

'Why West Virginia matters'

MI, Rochester, NY — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:42:57 GMT

Oh please give me a break...........The spin is giving me a headache!

'Why West Virginia matters'

Ismael, Weslaco TX — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:43:03 GMT

David Letterman recently said, HRC and her campaign "are in a state of denial."

He used this comment as part of his stand up routine one night, so it was meant as a joke.

I think now it is authentic, a reality, and the letter from the HRC camp on this blog proves it.

I would not be surprised if even HRC supporters start to question what HRC is doing and saying.

HRC is in West Virgina. For her, a state of denial, but for the rest of us, she is in West Virginia, one of 50 states.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Tired of Her, Portland Maine — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:43:10 GMT

Hillary is the person on your couch,when the party's over and you just want to go to bed....

'Why West Virginia matters'

Tree, OH — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:43:12 GMT

Good Grief!
Just Pathetic.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Tired of Being Tired — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:43:21 GMT

Why everytime both ways? 'he hasn't even come to WV. he won't campaign here, he won't debate us here, etc.'

Oh, wait:

'He has outspent us, has more staff, blahzy, blahzy, blah...'

Barack Obama spent two months dominating election after election and all that could be said was wait and see what happens in Ohio and Texas. After a ten point victory in Ohio, a win(?) in Texas led to nothing knew in the race it was wait until Pennsylvania. A month later and 9.2 point win and Clinton is acting like she isn't still trying to catch up after Feb and March. West Virginia should decide it all.

As if WV is going to vote for Obama with Hillary waving the "Vote White!" signs.

West Virginia: Winner take all! Please!

'Why West Virginia matters'

sue — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:43:29 GMT

So what?

It's over. The Supers are all going for him.

'Why West Virginia matters'

N.E. BodybutHillary — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:43:47 GMT

WV can do nothing to move Hillary into the white house. That ship has sailed. WV could pay a pivotal role in electing HRC to the position of Imperial Wizard. Hard working WHITE folk.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Bee — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:43:52 GMT

Who else is listening to this moron again? Why can't they get out of their spin mode and unite the party. Obama should not even respond to this gabbage but should focus his attention on John McCain.

'Why West Virginia matters'

class Warrior, D.C. — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:45:29 GMT

Blah, blah, blah, heard it all before, and it still doesn't change the numbers.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Jason, Grand Blanc, MI — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:45:42 GMT

One last attempt to change the media narrative. Don't blame her campaign for trying. Don't think it will work though...the math is what it is.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Yes We Can — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:45:47 GMT

The Clinton Campaign have every right to continue in this contest, even though everyone else knows they have already lost. And they can keep moving the goal posts all they like, keep changing the number of delegates needed to win to 2209, keep demanding that Florida and Michigan be included (even when they had broken the Party rules and were correctly penalised for it), keep saying that she's the best candidate for President even though she has mismanged her campaign and lost, keep yelling and crying, etc. etc. etc.
It all don't matter - for the rest of the Democratic Party is moving on to General Election gear with Sen. Obama as the candidate.
Maybe, when they are tired of being ignored, they will bow out... but by then it will no longer be graceful, will it?

'Why West Virginia matters'

OboyAnotherClintonGoodie — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:45:55 GMT

First of all the great state of West Virginia is what it is. A win for Hillary you did not hear the Obama camp blow out of proportion the win in NC or MS or any of the other great wins. It's the Clinton Campaign that has winners envy in this pissing match.By the way be nice about WV my daddy was born there. Even though there are some problems there I am sure that there are some very nice people there as well. To those people still talking about more experience. Tell me why the less experienced candidate has been able to keep finances in order when you hear the complaint that he is out spending us 3 to 1 , 4 to 1 , 2 to 1. Tell me why all that experience did not translate into more wins. Why does this little state means so much win little states did not matter before. What if this had been a caucus would it have not counted then. You know that ever changing goal post is getting smaller all the time for Obama and larger and closer for Clinton. I understand the logic of continuing the Charade. REcoup cash from failed campaign.

'Why West Virginia matters'

SMB, Philly PA — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:45:59 GMT

So much for ending her campaign with dignity and grace. She's delusional and petty.

'Why West Virginia matters'

mary lee w atlanta georgia — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:46:24 GMT

MORNING JOE:

MATTHEWS: You know, you did begin the evening last Tuesday, Terry, with the same sort of exuberance, saying the momentum was with Hillary. Because we were looking at the early returns from Indiana. Of course they turned out to be much closer than many had thought, including you. Do you really believe, under sodium pentathol, that the momentum in this campaign is with Hillary Clinton?

McAULIFFE: First of all, I'm always exuberant, Chris. That is my nature.

MATTHEWS: But I'm talking about the sodium pentathol. Have you taken an injection to add truth to that exuberance.

BRZEZINSKI: Maybe it's methamphetamine.

MCAULIFFE: I believe a win is a win, she won Indiana, we're going to win tonight.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Monica. — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:46:41 GMT

Hillary, please have some dignity. It's over. You cannot win. For the good of the party. For the good of the nation. Please. Do the right thing.

'Why West Virginia matters'

JEFFERY DANIELS EVANSTON IL — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:46:44 GMT

SHE HAS TO BE KIDDING, SHE WON FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN, GOT DARE, SHE WAS SUPPOSE TO HAVE THE WON BY SUPER TUESDAY, SHE WAS SUPPOSE TO HAVE ALL THE HEAVY WEIGHTS BEHIND HER, BILL WAS SUPPOSE TO HAND HER THE BLACK VOTE, SHE WAS SUPPOSE TO TAKE HER NAME OFF THE BALLOT IN FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN, AND THE LAST TIME I CHECKED ILLONOIS WAS A BIG STATE. HER REAL HOME STATE, HILL PLEASE STOP YOU ARE MAKING YOUR SELF LOOK BAD AND THE ONLY REASON WHY HE OUT SPENT YOU IN WEST VA, IS BECAUSE YOUR BROKE. HILL, HILL, HILL, PLEASE STOP BEFORE YOUR ARE OUT OF POLITICS ALL TOGETHER!!!!

'Why West Virginia matters'

Holli, Oklahoma City, OK — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:46:45 GMT

Again, I think it's a misconception to decide automatically that Clinton's win in WV somehow shows that Obama will lose the state. Certainly Obama is going to have to reintroduce himself in a general election framework but I think that continuing to utter these words, "do you want more of the same or do you want change?" will sway many of Clinton's supporters. Do you honestly believe that anti-war Democrats are going to guarantee the war for another 4 years just so they can elect Hillary Clinton? I think not. I believe that Obama needs to come out with a strong message that everyone can embrace. In this way, he can take a page from Clinton. If he finds specifics that lower middle class Americans can agree with on the economy, then while some of them may not necessarily like him or believe that he's one of them, they will support him instead of McCain.

'Why West Virginia matters'

king kay — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:46:55 GMT

The KEY word I guess, is DELEGATES! what is it that these Clinton folks don't get? there is no more room for spins. Get real! This is a primary, determined by delegates won! NOT swing states won! You guys are making a FOOL out of yourselves. GET REAL. It is OVER!!!!
OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!

'Why West Virginia matters'

Emily, NY — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:47:27 GMT

It is beyond me how HRC can claim Michigan and Florida as a win?

Obama wasn't even ON the Ballot in Michigan!

The Spin machine out of the Clinton campaign represents a level of disgenuiness unfathomable by anybody outside of Fox News.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Priscilla, Fairmont, WV — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:47:47 GMT

Hillary doesn't have a case. Obama is clearly the frontrunner and she needs to be put to rest. Hillary is the loser where it counts and she should concede.

America for Obama - Yes We Can!!!

'Why West Virginia matters'

Celeste, OR — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:48:09 GMT

It Matters because:

First: Obama has not won the nomination yet.

Second. If he does win the nomination, he will not win in November.

Third: It will not be because of racism but because he is NOT qualified.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Steven, Highlands Ranch, CO — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:48:15 GMT

Quit begging, it's over.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Chris, Dorr, MI — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:48:26 GMT

Spin Spin Spin

The only ones that remain excited and engergized by Hillbilly's campaign are the ignorant, uneducated, white racist inbred electorate in a behind the times state.

It's over! She came up short.
It's time for her to throw her support to Obama!

'Why West Virginia matters'

earl — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:48:34 GMT

Hillary has a hard time following the rules. Concede Hillary, Obama has ruled!

'Why West Virginia matters'

Praying for Obama, Urbana, Illinois — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:48:48 GMT

I infuriates me that Clinton continues to claim victory in Michigan and Florida (especially Michigan). I know for a fact that many people did not go to the polls in these states because they were told that their votes would not count. I think this is so incredibly arrogant and misleading. I hope the people of WV can see through all of this garbage and vote for Barrack Obama.

'Why West Virginia matters'

ujw, ny — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:48:55 GMT

This "outspent" message is tiresome. The truth is, the Clinton's have spent nearly just as much campaigning across the country as has Obama ($163 million vs. $189 million). But they spent it differently, such as with "HIS" and "HERS" jets (Bill and Hillary were rarely at the same location). Plus, they never planned on campaigning past Super Tuesday so blew their wad early on.

'Why West Virginia matters'

shethrivesonyourattention, justforgether, NOW — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:49:17 GMT

We all know why "WVA" "matters" cause hillsy can win it! Same reason NC DOESN'T matter. Same reason Obama picking up more "stuper" delegates than the entire state has to offer DOESN'T matter.

The reason is her mental illness, the symptoms of which we will all suffer from & include a McCain victory!

'Why West Virginia matters'

Matt, Rogers, AR — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:49:19 GMT

I find this offensive, suggesting I am not smart enough to realize her political games. How dumb does Hillary think we are? Her campaign is over. She is just moving the goal post over and over again.

'Why West Virginia matters'

MBM Chicago, IL — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:49:21 GMT

It is getting hard to remember anything good about the Clintons. Hillary has not won Florida or Michigan. What really stands out now is all of Bill's ladies (none of which was Hillary) that resulted in his adminstrations eventual loosing of the House and the WH, and Hillary's continual lying. What good has Hillary done?

And as far as her management capabilties go, how did her campaign get to be so far in debt? She started out with the majority of super's, a vast war chest, and name recognition. How in the heck can you manage to blow that? With her in the WH, how long before WW3 starts?

'Why West Virginia matters'

nikki51 — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:49:23 GMT

Obama is the frontrunner and will win the Presidency. What is it about the Clintons that they don't get. So what, she won West Virgina, look at what Obama has won! Go away Hillary!

Go Obama - we love you

'Why West Virginia matters'

Dee of VA — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:49:56 GMT

Hillary is really nailing her George Wallace act. That used to be his slogan, "send 'em a message." Hillary, we got it then and we get it now. West Virginia like the rest of the deep south does not want a negro in the White House.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Chris, MI — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:50:05 GMT

Every time the Clintons mention her "victory" in Michigan it makes me nauseous. The manipulative nature the state party's actions this primary season, and Clinton's actions in saying one thing and doing another, make her continued victory claims just reprehensible.

'Why West Virginia matters'

RuthieM — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:50:15 GMT

Spin spin spin, aren't they (Clintons0 dizzy already?

'Why West Virginia matters'

Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:50:29 GMT

Und de 8th Panzer groupen vill break through to Berlin und push the Russians back to Moscow!!!!
Even now secret vengenge veapons are being deployed to defeat der enemy so that i may exit der Bunker and cease der nomination!!! Dr. Morell! Qvick, distribute der kool aiden!

'Why West Virginia matters'

CitizenJ — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:50:33 GMT

Is anyone even taking Wolfson & Co. seriously anymore?

I should probably clarify that: Is anyone with any kind of grip on reality even taking Wolfson & Co. seriously anymore?

'Why West Virginia matters'

Jackie Delaware — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:50:33 GMT

once again another 'defining moment'...when are the Clintons learn how to be honest, classy and realistic...it is OVER...we need to move on to the general...where most Americans, regardless of race, gender, economic standing, and even Republicans are sick of the Bush/Clinton dynasties ...we want change!!

'Why West Virginia matters'

Matthew, Newark NJ — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:50:35 GMT

Yeah, yeah whatever! You still LOSE!! Even your PLEDGED DELEGATES are leaving you! Oh stop it! I swear: The ONLY reason the press and the media are even considering her resetting essentially the contest rules, the ONLY reason she is getting ANY air play, the ONLY reason there is ANY perception of "pressure" on the DNC at the end of the month is because she has the last name of democratic/national celebrity - Clinton. If it was Obama acting the way she was acting, moving the goal posts, trying to redefine this & that he would not have been given a second look, drowned out by DIRECT CALLS STRAIGHT from "Queen Anointed" Mouth to drop out!! Obama has been giving her a wide berth and shown her an INCREDIBLE and at times costly amount of restraint! Please Media - Abrams, Olberman, Chuck, Chris: Call a Spade a SPADE! She is requesting preferential treatment! HER arguments are bunk! She is full of it! Won't you people in the media CALL HER ON IT???!!!

'Why West Virginia matters'

Jimmy — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:50:39 GMT

She sure has a funny way of campaigning for the VP spot.

'Why West Virginia matters'

PR, Renton, Washington — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:50:52 GMT

The nomination is over in every way that makes a nominee in the democratic process. However, what isn't over the divisiveness of HRC and her campaign, she is not in this alone and to be able to win a couple more is for self and book deals.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Rick ~ Martin, OH — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:50:56 GMT

If he is putting in all that money and ground forces I guess he is not dismissed it totally. How many states did HRC dismiss, 11 in a roll when Obama beat her. The party is over time to move on and unify the party to take on McBush.

'Why West Virginia matters'

Obama/Casey — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:50:56 GMT

This is the type of rehtoric that has cost clinton the nomination. I can't even feel sorry for her anymore. She makes it easy to dislike her. This is one white, female Jew that makes under $50,000 who would never cast a vote for her. I have already voted in my primary for Senator Obama and will again this fall.

'Why West Virginia matters'

pc, West Union, OH — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:51:03 GMT

West Virginia may be a win for Hillary but it is over for her. We need to focus on the general election and Senator McCain. Surely Hillary should understand this. What is it that she doesn't get??? Is this a fatal attraction? Go awy Hillary! We are tired of you.

'Why West Virginia matters'

kk, Fulleton, CA — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:51:38 GMT

CHECK THIS ONE OUT.....

On Feb 5th, the Republicans had the first part of their primary election. On the day that McCain essentially wrapped up the nomination, here was the results from West Virginia:

Huckabee: 52%
Romney: 47%
McCain: 1% !!!!!!!!

So by the Clinton "primaries are good indications of the general" metric, if OBAMA gets 2% today, he'll beat McCain in West Virginia in the general.

So that's the new goal for Obama, set by the Clintons themselves: 2% in West Virginia

...THIS IS WHY CLINTON'S LOGIC IS ILLOGICAL!!!.