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Calls for Hillary to get out of the race make no sense to me. Obama can focus on McCain without Hillary getting out of the race. I am slow to understand how this prevents Obama from continuing his quest for the White House. His campaign does not need to have Hillary out in order for him to focus on McCain. If his campaign is so vunerable, we have a much bigger problem.

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We need Hillary to stay til the end
By Bob the Builder May 9th 2008 at 11:18 am EDT
Other Obama supporters may not agree with me, but she is getting new democrats to register and is campaigning in a positive light since Indiana and NC.
It will all be over June 3rd anyway

Obama 08
  
1st semis then finals
By MICHAEL on The Beach May 9th 2008 at 11:19 am EDT
Until Hillary leaves Obama cannot key on the GE. We have 6 months until the GE so it gets to best use of time. Nothing good will come out of another 3 weeks of primaries....
Re: 1st semis then finals
By WRM May 9th 2008 at 11:21 am EDT
I think he's keying on the GE now. Not to worry, he'll be effective.
  
I as an Obama supporter
By WRM May 9th 2008 at 11:20 am EDT
I as an Obama supporter have no problem with that. I think it might even be a little less hostile from now on.

Hope I don't eat too much crow on that comment!
  
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By annie b (mcliberal) May 9th 2008 at 11:21 am EDT
NOBAMA! clinton 08!
Re: .
By WRM May 9th 2008 at 11:24 am EDT
YoBama Jan 20, 2009 to Jan 20, 2017 President of the United States of America.
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By Retired Army May 9th 2008 at 11:24 am EDT
Right on annie! nobamalot
Re: .
By Bob the Builder May 9th 2008 at 11:31 am EDT
Come Annie! Your not going to vote for Obama if he is the nominee?
  
Because he wants to crush her!
By Retired Army May 9th 2008 at 11:23 am EDT
There's no reason he can't do what he wants. It's the kick them while theyr'e down syndrone!

Somewhat like the real trashers that have been following Obamas lead!
  
A couple of trains of thought (from the experts)
By Hollywood May 9th 2008 at 11:29 am EDT
There is no issue with her staying in the race and "doing a Huckabee".

There are two problems with her staying in the race and engaging in negative politics/smears/mud-slinging: 1) Hurts Obama 2) Hurts Hillary.
  
Hillary is in it because the people want her in it
By Darlene (DEC) May 9th 2008 at 11:30 am EDT
I am constantily amazed at how easily Hillary's support can be brushed away. She has won 5 out the last 8 contests against Obama's vast bank account and his extensive grassroots campaign. Trying to brush Hillary out of the picture in effects brushes away the voters who cast their ballots for her. Much of the divisiveness of this campaign has come from those who wanted her out 2 months ago and essentially said that voting for her is a non-vote to the party. Yup, that should bring them out in droves come November.
Re: Hillary is in it because the people want her in it
By Bob the Builder May 9th 2008 at 11:32 am EDT
Hillary needs to stay in. It is good for Obama, and I know we will all come together for the eventual nominee
Re: Hillary is in it because the people want her in it
By Hollywood May 9th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT
I'm trying to think which contests those were.

Hillary won (in reverse order)

Indiana
Pennsylvania

Since March 5th

Obama won (in reverse order)

North Carolina
Guam
Mississippi
Wyoming

Since March 5th
Re: Hillary is in it because the people want her in it
By Darlene (DEC) May 9th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT
Guam, ummmm. OK.
Still waiting for the 5 out of 8
By Hollywood May 9th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT
Somebody should buy a calculator!