Where are the threads asking if Hillary will stay in?

Phoebe Loosinhouse

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Thu Jan-03-08 10:20 PM
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Where are the threads asking if Hillary will stay in?

Edited on Thu Jan-03-08 10:21 PM by Phoebe Loosinhouse

Then why ask the same question of Edwards supporters? Disingenuous to say the least.

Congratulations to Obama for a big win. Now, in round 2, we can talk about who is the real change candidate.

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derby378

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Thu Jan-03-08 10:22 PM
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1. Well, IS she?

She only placed third in Iowa. The way some folks on DU talk, finishing third in Iowa is the death knell for your campaign.

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shadowknows69

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Thu Jan-03-08 10:23 PM
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3. If the first state caucus is going to pick our candidate

Then I quit this fucking country. What's the point?

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derby378

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Thu Jan-03-08 10:27 PM
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5. I completely agree

This is only round one. Iowa does not speak for Texas, New York, California, or Illinois.

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TwilightZone

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Thu Jan-03-08 10:22 PM
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2. Because Hillary is leading nationally?

Their situations are not even remotely equivalent.

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stray cat

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Thu Jan-03-08 10:23 PM
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4. But she lost the only real votes to date - all the other is polls

Edited on Thu Jan-03-08 10:24 PM by dmordue

and ultimately before the actual voting relatively meaningless. And I like Hillary.

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TwilightZone

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Thu Jan-03-08 10:29 PM
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6. Tonight's result was not unexpected.

Obama's win in Iowa wasn't a huge shock to anyone who was looking at the race objectively. It will provide him with some momentum, but it's unlikely that it's going to drastically change the race.

Hillary still has a significant lead nationally and has big leads in some of the upcoming states like Nevada and Florida. If Obama suddenly starts looking competitive in states like Florida, it will definitely be a new ball game.

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madrchsod

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Thu Jan-03-08 10:33 PM
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8. i beg to differ but hillary was leading in iowa

before this started. her missteps in iowa cost her the state. she really needs to figure out what to do right or that national lead will go away just like iowa`s did

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TwilightZone

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Thu Jan-03-08 10:38 PM
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10. Before what started? Edwards was ahead in Iowa for months.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/ia/iowa_democratic_caucus-208.html#polls

Hillary wasn't ahead in Iowa until sometime in August. The "Hillary was always ahead in Iowa" meme is a myth.

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madrchsod

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Thu Jan-03-08 11:27 PM
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15. ohhh --i never really paid any attention till after august

thanks!:thumbsup:

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salin

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Thu Jan-03-08 10:32 PM
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7. Well she does have a much bigger "bank" (donations in the bank) behind her.

Don't get me wrong - I want to see Edwards in the race to the end. while I don't have a candidate - I really like him and his message. However, I do get while the question is asked of Edwards and not of Hillary. Edwards has much less money and invested a lot of it (and time) in Iowa - Hillary has much more in reserve.

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WilliamPitt

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Thu Jan-03-08 10:34 PM
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9. $$$$$$$$$$$$

Maybe because DUers can do math. No offense meant, but you asked.

Nobody is wondering if Hillary's out because she's got the long green. Edwards spent a shitload of his available funds to not win Iowa. It's a legitimate question.

:toast:

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ChiciB1

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Thu Jan-03-08 10:43 PM
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11. Then We DONATE... NOW!! What He Did When He was Out Spent

"big time" is an indication of what he is capable of doing!

Go, Johnny, GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

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WilliamPitt

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Thu Jan-03-08 10:45 PM
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12. An excellent response indeed.

:toast:

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ChiciB1

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Thu Jan-03-08 10:50 PM
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13. Thank You... Coming From You, I'm Honored... Now I'm About To Fall

asleep and my typing is missing so many keys that I have to go back a fix them!!

THANKS! Let's DO IT FOR EDWARDS!!

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monmouth

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Thu Jan-03-08 10:59 PM
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14. Wonder what Rupert is thinking..hahahaha....eom

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Le Taz Hot

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Thu Jan-03-08 11:30 PM
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16. Probably because she has more money

than God and can stay in until the end.

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Raejeanowl

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Thu Jan-03-08 11:36 PM
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17. Why Is Everyone Jumping This Gun?

Like everything else, you've got to take it on balance. It's not that decisive. Don't bank on it, regardless of whether or not you support Obama.

Read a lightweight overview of the process:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa_caucus#Democrats

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