Comments on: Floodgates http://commentsfromleftfield.com/2008/03/flood-gates Loaning brain cells to those in need since 2003 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:43:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Kyle E. Moore http://commentsfromleftfield.com/2008/03/flood-gates#comment-27959 Kyle E. Moore Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:41:23 +0000 http://commentsfromleftfield.com/2008/03/flood-gates#comment-27959 Well, for that, Susan, I think the biggest thing to look at is how each candidate handled incoming fire. Take a look at the way that Obama handled the Wright controversy, and the way that Clinton handled the Bosnia controversy. It's a day and night situation, and I don't think Super Delegates weren't paying attention. Yes, Hillary's a fighter, but Obama took his hardship to a whole new level, and that's the kind of guy that is going to be hard to face in the general election. Another good thing to look at is, remember, Hillary came into this the hands down presumptive nominee. Six months into actual campaigning and she led Barack Obama by about twenty points in the more generous states. She was the grizzled veteran, and the grizzled veteran couldn't put a stop to him, period. Is there still cause for worry? Of course. But by most indicators, this should be Obama's for the winning. If Hillary thinks she can pull a 2012 strategy, that's not going to work either for the simple fact that if Obama loses, I think she's going to get blamed for it. Well, for that, Susan, I think the biggest thing to look at is how each candidate handled incoming fire. Take a look at the way that Obama handled the Wright controversy, and the way that Clinton handled the Bosnia controversy. It’s a day and night situation, and I don’t think Super Delegates weren’t paying attention.

Yes, Hillary’s a fighter, but Obama took his hardship to a whole new level, and that’s the kind of guy that is going to be hard to face in the general election.

Another good thing to look at is, remember, Hillary came into this the hands down presumptive nominee. Six months into actual campaigning and she led Barack Obama by about twenty points in the more generous states. She was the grizzled veteran, and the grizzled veteran couldn’t put a stop to him, period.

Is there still cause for worry? Of course. But by most indicators, this should be Obama’s for the winning. If Hillary thinks she can pull a 2012 strategy, that’s not going to work either for the simple fact that if Obama loses, I think she’s going to get blamed for it.

]]> By: Susan M. Kovalinsky http://commentsfromleftfield.com/2008/03/flood-gates#comment-27957 Susan M. Kovalinsky Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:02:02 +0000 http://commentsfromleftfield.com/2008/03/flood-gates#comment-27957 Bravo. I hold great hope for Obama, our rightful candidate. But it is the last sentence which terrifies me. I fear that something will be made to SEEM like a great scandal, and by the time everyone realizes that is was a mere ruse of the Clinton campaign, the damage will be done. I tend to be a worrier and a pessimist, though, and I am hoping that I am wrong. Bravo. I hold great hope for Obama, our rightful candidate. But it is the last sentence which terrifies me. I fear that something will be made to SEEM like a great scandal, and by the time everyone realizes that is was a mere ruse of the Clinton campaign, the damage will be done. I tend to be a worrier and a pessimist, though, and I am hoping that I am wrong.

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