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The Sun Queen and a Very Real Contest »

According to Obama supporters and his allies in the media, Hillary is finished and the nomination is securely in Obama’s hands. David Broder laments that “If Clinton weren’t still challenging, [Obama] could easily devote a week to a swing through Hispanic enclaves from California to New York.” But Hillary is challenging and I take Hillary [...]

Will the Democratic Party Be Democratic? When Hillary Wins the Popular Vote Will Obama Act Like It’s Florida? »

Hillary Clinton Leads Popular Vote Democrats risk turning their whole party into Florida 2000–or Florida 2008. When does the winner not win? In Florida 2000, the votes were not counted because the conservative majority on the Supreme Court ruled they shouldn’t be counted. Al Gore won the popular majority of votes in the country and [...]

Coattails & Rural Districts »

Anderson Cooper on CNN Tuesday night falsely claimed the public must not view Reverend Wright negatively, as a Democrat named Travis Childers in Mississippi’s third Congressional district managed to win a special election in which he was tied by the Republicans to Barack Obama’s radical mentor and pastor. Cooper referred to this advertisement:

A NEW Chris Matthews Classic: Hillary is the Al Sharpton of White People »

Via Michael Calderone’s blog at Politico.com: When Chris Matthews says something he thinks is clever, it usually keeps coming up throughout the night. Early in Tuesday’s primary coverage, Matthews said that if Hillary Clinton uses the word “white” once more, she could be called “the Al Sharpton of white people.” A couple of hours later, [...]

According to Obama, Hillary is Winning »

The Obama campaign has argued that Super Delegates ought to vote in accordance with the “will” of the people. Really? Then let’s run the numbers. Under that metric, who would have a lead in Super Delegates? The Super Delegate total from the states that Hillary has won thus far (including FL and MI) is 418, [...]

High-Brow / Low-Brow Analyses of Last Night’s Huge Victory and Exit Polling »

THE HIGH-BROW DISCUSSION: The LOW-BROW:

On Hillary’s Crushing Victory || A Random Blog Round-Up [Priceless Update] »

Truthteller just sent me the official tally page for West Virginia. Take note of the listing of Barack’s name. Well, folks, it is what it is. And one wonders, occasionally. why Mr. Obama shies away from the use of his full given name. I hope the NYTimes takes note! ________________________________________ OT, but this just HAS [...]

You Blew Them Away, Hillary! [Important UPDATE] »

UPDATE: With 93% of the vote in, Hillary is giving Barack an unprecedented ass whupping–She has 67% to his 26%. That is a gap of 41%. JERALYN AT TALKLEFT: “There is No Nominee: On To The Five Remaining Primaries.” HALPERIN: With 57% of precincts reporting: Clinton 66%, Obama 27%. Get latest totals here. Very Important [...]

West Virginia OPEN THREAD »

CNN has already declared Hillary the winner! What fun is there in that?! We wanted at least 10 minutes of suspense! HALPERIN: Fox News: 78% want Clinton to stay in the race, 17% think she should drop out. Watch video above. Read more exit poll results here. CNN’s big hint: Almost half the voters seeking [...]

When All Else Fails, Wear the Pin »

What does Barack Obama do when he realizes he will lose WV by a landslide?

FROM HILLARY: Why West Virginia Matters »

BLOG ANNOUNCEMENT: WE WILL HAVE A BIG PARTY BASH TONIGHT TO CELEBRATE HILLARY’S VICTORY! BE HERE WITH US! Some of you will, unfortunately, have to watch MSNBO and CNN to report to us what drivel they are spouting … I am psychologically unfit to do so because they make me raving mad (!) — i.e., [...]

Democrat with a Spine West Virginia Morning Open Thread »

CD, a friend of No Quarter in North Carolina, created a t-shirt all of us should buy. Hillary is the “Democrat with a Spine.” The t-shirt that says it all: she keeps fighting; we keep fighting!! All profits from the sale of this shirt will be donated to HillaryClinton.com. Click on read more to see [...]

Racism Doesn’t Go Just One Way [UPDATE] »

UPDATE: We’re with you, Dalton Hatfield, all of 11 years old, of Williamson, West Virginia. We are WITH you! When Hatfield presented former President Bill Clinton with a check for $440 after Friday’s rally at the Williamson Fire Station, the man who was once the leader of the free world seemed to nearly come to [...]

Obabies Can’t Handle Defeat »

God dang it, Jerome Armstrong sounds a hell of a lot like Larry Johnson! Deal with defeat by Jerome Armstrong, Sat May 10, 2008 I’d humbly suggest, to all the Obama supporters that join us here on this blog, that if you can’t stand the heat of the West Virginia primary, you stay out of [...]

All Hail West Virginia! [Update: Hillary's New Ad] »

These so-called “hicks” get it. Look at THIS key finding from today’s survey: “45% of likely Democratic primary voters say they would never vote for Barack Obama in the [general election].” QUOTE/UNQUOTE. FORTY-FIVE PERCENT! I’m with you 45 percenters. With you all the way. And unless the Democratic party wakes up, I’ll be writing in [...]