The Gaping Wide Hole In Hillary's Excuse: Why Doesn't She Suspend Her Campaign?

Recently, Hillary had to retract some words she used, multiple times, about RFK's assassination in the context of staying in the race.

Her excuse was as follows:
"I was discussing the Democratic primary history and in the course of that discussion mentioned the campaigns of both my husband and Senator (Robert) Kennedy waged in California in June in 1992 and 1968 and I was referencing those to make the point that we have had nomination primary contests that go into June. That's a historic fact," she said.

It may be a historic fact, but it is also a lie. The question that preceded it was not about the history of the Democratic Primary. It was about her staying in the race. Here is the transcript with the question that just preceded her answer:



She only mentioned the word *history* because historically, races have gone on until June. But that does not justify her reason for staying in. Her justification for staying in is because something bad might happen.

And here is why this wasn't just a misspeak or a gaffe:

Her campaign knows she doesn't have the delegates. They know the popular vote argument is bogus. They realize they are pretty much out of the race at this point.

So, when asked directly, at the editorial review board, why she doesn't support the party and do the honorable thing and resign, she raised the specter of the RFK assassination. And it's not just then, but it has been brought up several times as they have been asked why, given the fact that it would take an "act of God", to end the race, she has twice and her staff has three or four times admitted that is the only reason they are staying in. She has at least twice admitted this and her staff have admitted this at least three other times. They can not win. So why stay in? She's told us: it's the a-word.

And this is the gaping wide hole in that defense: she could easily, respectfully and honorably, suspend her campaign. If, for some God-forsaken reason, something unmentionable *did* happen to Obama, she would be the obvious choice and would become the presumptive nominee. The fact that she is *not* resigning says one of two things: she is either expecting something unmentionable to happen or she is not staying in for that reason. I prefer to think the latter. But when you do give her the benefit of the doubt, you are forced to ask, why did she bring up RFK's assassination then? It doesn't fit and there was no good reason for her to do so if you assume that is not the reason she is staying in the race. Remember, they've admitted this as the reason they are staying in multiple times. So why raise the specter. It clearly was intentional and not a gaffe or a misspeak. So why? There's a gaping wide hole in her defense here. No one wants to look through it.

Hillary's words not mine!

That she's in this to destroy Obama - probably to preserve her chance in 2012.

If she thinks Iowa and Hew Hampshire were tough for her this year, what will it be like after the way she played them on MI/FL?

I make the following assertions:

1) in 2012 Iowa and NH will still be the first caucus and primary states, and of huge importance;

2) the primary voters in those states like their "first in the nation" status and they will NOT forget how she behaved this year;

3) if there is not a Democratic incumbent and Hillary runs, she will be TROUNCED in Iowa and NH.

So it is ridiculous for Hillary to even think of setting herself up for 2012.

as if

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Why the big rush to "suspend her campaign"? Is there a problem ?

If Obama was winning this nomination fair and square he would welcome the race continuing until it was completely settled - nobody dropping out until the convention, with all 50 states seated and counting, selecting the nominee according to the Democratic Charter.

So what's the problem? A few more uncles waiting in the shadows?

and have NOT ONCE in ANY communications, emails, correspondence, press releases, speeches or any other means of communication said otherwise.

It is YOU Hillary supporters that keep putting words in their mouths.

The problem with her excuse is that it's not a valid reason for staying in the race. And it's the excuse they've given multiple times: they're staying in just in case something unmentionable (well, Clinton mentioned it) happens to Obama. But if that's the reasons they are staying in, then why not suspend? And if it isn't the reason they are staying in, why did she raise the specter of RFK's assassination?

me. That's what worries me.

She didn't then have to add the assasination line at the end.

I use to respect her. That has changed dramatically. What a shame.

Not when they are winning. Hillary has won most of the last 7 primaries and is ahead in the popular vote. Why should she suspend anything?

This way, they stop wasting money and prevent themselves from going into debt and possibly losing their current political position.

The only way she can be counted as ahead in the popular vote is if you give her Florida and Michigan, don't give Obama ANY votes from either AND don't count the four caucus states that don't release vote totals. In other words, she's NOT ahead in the popular vote.

Plus, the popular vote is meaningless anyway. Both candidates agreed to teh rules saying this was about delegates. Had it been about the popular vote, both would have campaigned differently.

she is losing in delegates, and..in the 'popular vote'. No matter how many times you say it, the math remains the same. Hoping for the 'catastrophic event' is the only way Hillary wins. What are you hoping for?

They pointed out her remarks would've destroyed any other campaign.

But the damage to her campaign is minimal since it has been mostly destroyed in the first place.

And there was intent. There is a big hole in her defense of using such statements and it needs to be considered more seriously.

It's gone beyond damage to a political campaign at this point.

that's the truth of it.

They have to tell her that the campaign is over next week and that she lost.

And if the reason she is staying in, isn't to wait for some unmentionable event, then why did she need to raise the specter of the RFK assassination?

late night kick.

They did not have any where near the numbers Hillary has.

Why can't the party handle it now, correction, why can't Obama and Co handle it?

hmmmmmm

Why make up all these reasons and references for staying in?

facts are facts look at the history

First you said the reason they are staying in is because of overwhelming support. Now you are agreeing with them that they are waiting for something to happen...? What is the reason they are staying in?

If Clinton is staying in for valid reasons, why did she raise the specter of RFK's Assassination and why use that as an excuse to stay in?

Once the realize the cold hard reality of what she is doing they have nothing left to say.

Every word that comes out of her campaign is political. People are tired of that kind of BS. It's crap logic.

who use American lives for a political litmus test to prove toughness and then sanctimoniously prop up healthcare for all to show you care about lives of ordinary Americans. When she signed on to that authorization shouldn't she have thought about the potential life lost in Iraq who could have used her healthcare plan? She is plan too stupid to be the president. This has nothing to do with her gender or race or anything but good common sense. We've had a president that was reckless and stupid already. What do we need another one for?