Pelosi leaning Obama

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

A senior adviser to Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has suggested that she – along with other "party elders" – will step into the ring if they feel that Democratic hopes of winning back the White House or maintaining control over Congress are being threatened. Ms Pelosi insists that she remains neutral in the race and that her "focus is on reelecting a Democratic majority in the House of Representatives".

However, her voice would carry great authority among many uncommitted super-delegates on Capitol Hill – and she is said by one of those close to her to be leaning towards Mr Obama. "The party Establishment is not going to turn its back on a candidate who is generating this tremendous excitement and bringing all these new voters into the political process," an adviser said. Mr Obama’s team is busy pushing the same message, telling members of Congress in districts where he has already won that they would be foolish to alienate their core vote in an election year.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/worl...icle3359895.ece

[mawilson 2,133]

No power in the 'verse can stop him now!

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I don't think that's true.

There's still TX, PA and OH.

Hillary will still be the nominee, regardless of all these heartening Obama wins.

[no name 1]

I don't think that's true.

There's still TX, PA and OH.

Hillary will still be the nominee, regardless of all these heartening Obama wins.

Why do you think so?

Even I can admit tonight is tough for her.

PS: Pelosi better keep her trap shut if she wants any respect.

[GaryC 7]

I don't think that's true.

There's still TX, PA and OH.

Hillary will still be the nominee, regardless of all these heartening Obama wins.

Even if Obama gets more delegates Clinton will be the nominee. The superdelegates will assure that. The democratic political machine still backs her.

[no name 1]

I don't think that's true.

There's still TX, PA and OH.

Hillary will still be the nominee, regardless of all these heartening Obama wins.

Even if Obama gets more delegates Clinton will be the nominee. The superdelegates will assure that. The democratic political machine still backs her.

I wish I believed that Gary.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Why do you think so?

Even I can admit tonight is tough for her.

PS: Pelosi better keep her trap shut if she wants any respect.

Because I see the Clintons as evil geniuses who can't be beaten.

Seriously. It can't be done.

Edited February 13, 2008 by VJ Troll

[GaryC 7]

Why do you think so?

Even I can admit tonight is tough for her.

PS: Pelosi better keep her trap shut if she wants any respect.

Because I see the Clintons as evil geniuses who can't be beaten.

Seriously. It can't be done.

I offically no longer care who wins the presidency. As far as I can see there is very little difference between any of them.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I don't think that's true.

There's still TX, PA and OH.

Hillary will still be the nominee, regardless of all these heartening Obama wins.

Even if Obama gets more delegates Clinton will be the nominee. The superdelegates will assure that. The democratic political machine still backs her.

I don't know. The super delegates want one thing - to win the WH back. They're going to back whichever candidate they think can do just that and everything's looking in Obama's favor right now. Texas will be telling, but if you look at the numbers and demographics, he's doing extremely well. Although the Clintons have a lot of close friends and supporters within the Party, they won't let that interfere with the bigger picture - winning the WH.

I think when Obama gets the nomination, he should ask Hillary to be his VP...if she'd be willing to.

Edited February 13, 2008 by Mister Fancypants

[mawilson 2,133]

The democratic political machine still backs her.

They wouldn't dare alienate their electorate if Obama gets the popular vote.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

The democratic political machine still backs her.

They wouldn't dare alienate their electorate if Obama gets the popular vote.

Yep. It would cause an enormous division in Party and would be political suicide.

[Alex+R 0]

I think whoever gets the nom should ask Bill Richardson to be VP.

[GaryC 7]

I don't think that's true.

There's still TX, PA and OH.

Hillary will still be the nominee, regardless of all these heartening Obama wins.

Even if Obama gets more delegates Clinton will be the nominee. The superdelegates will assure that. The democratic political machine still backs her.

I don't know. The super delegates want one thing - to win the WH back. They're going to back whichever candidate they think can do just that and everything's looking in Obama's favor right now. Texas will be telling, but if you look at the numbers and demographics, he's doing extremely well. Although the Clintons have a lot of close friends and supporters within the Party, they won't let that interfere with the bigger picture - winning the WH.

I think when Obama gets the nomination, he should ask Hillary to be his VP...if she'd be willing to.

You never know. I don't put anything past the Clintons. I am sure the backroom deals will fly free if it looks like Obama is going to win the delegate count.

BTW, How is Jinky doing? Not much longer to go! I bet your getting excited!

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I think whoever gets the nom should ask Bill Richardson to be VP.

I'd much rather see a Governor with executive experience. I'm thinking Sebelius or Napolitano.

[Dan J 277]

The democratic political machine still backs her.

They wouldn't dare alienate their electorate if Obama gets the popular vote.

Yep. It would cause an enormous division in Party and would be political suicide.

Especially this year, since participation in the primary process has dwarfed recent years.