If Hillary comes in second in NH, is her campaign dumb enough...

[Joe the Revelator]

To try to push a "Come Back Kid" meme?

[KennedyGuy]

1. Hard to say..

What do you suppose Obama will say if he comes in second?

[Zynx]

If she is really close, within one or two.

If she is down 10-15%, which seems halfway likely, then no.

[Sarah Ibarruri]

2. Yes, I think so. LOTS of people have spent a lot of money on her campaign for them to give up

at least so soon.

[Tom Rinaldo]

3. If she came in a very close second

It could be argued either way, which would make it fair for her side to choose the argument that works best for Hillary. If, on the other hand, all she did was move ahead of Edwards into second place, with Obama far ahead, I think it would be dumb.

[suston96]

4. Like Iowa, NH is not a winner take all state....

In Iowa Obama won just one more delegate than Hillary: 16 to 15.

If Obama wins NH with the same or similar margin then what? The race goes on.

I say and the Hillary campaign says - let's see what happens on Feb 5.

[MADem]

10. That's a key point there. I concur that the action starts Feb 5th, and much can happen between now

and then.

[creeksneakers2]

31. Nevada votes on January 19th

No polling there since December 6th but Hillary won the last poll 45/18/14. I'd be interested to see if independents or crossovers can vote in Nevada. In states where only Democrats can vote Hillary has a better chance.

[Cameron27]

24. Delegate count and super Tuesday,

it's very important to keep that in mind.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

5. How about you focus more on your candidate...

and stop obsessing on what Hillary may or may not do? Your vitriolic fixation is both unhealthy and pathetic.

[Joe the Revelator]

6. Keep whining, There is no rule that says I can't ask questions about Hillary

It sure hasn't stopped Hillary supporters from questioning Obama.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

15. I'm not whining, nor am I a Hillary supporter.

You will ask all the questions you like, but you're not really after answers. Your agenda is obvious, and I find several of you Obama supporters to be obnoxious bullies. So, carry on representing your candidate in the most negative fashion. I, for one, am having major difficulties maintaining a positive interest in Obama because of tactics like these. Talk about 'Rovian' ... check a mirror recently?

[KennedyGuy]

16. Hear Hear...

:toast:

[Joe the Revelator]

19. Want some cheese with that?

Seriously, this is politics, if you can handle a little pushing, start following some less passionate.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

22. awwww ... haven't gotten beyond playground cliches?

poor baby. I can handle pushing ... just can't stomach attack dogs.

[KennedyGuy]

23. Those who can't answer a question attack..

Everyone sees you for the ass and phony you are..
HAHAHA

[Joe the Revelator]

25. Doesn't this critique fit your purpose in this thread, on on the board in general the last few days?

I mean, you can't always call me a "shithead" again. That really proved your point yesterday.

[KennedyGuy]

26. Still can't answer eh?

adopting the Obama pose of not answering questions?
interesting..
no substance..like your candidate

[Forkboy]

32. Talk about projection.

[Arugula Latte]

28. I am actually an Edwards supporter, but I have noticed that there is no

shortage of obnoxious bullies on Hillary's side here on DU. Nope, no shortage at all.

[paulk]

30. it's up in the air

if some of the most obnoxious "supporters" are really supporters.

That goes for all the candidates, actually.

[goldcanyonaz]

7. It's almost to the point where Clinton supporters are unwelcomed on this forum.

I keep trying to like Obama but his supporters are turning not only me, but my entire family off. I'm not the only one who feels this way either.

[KennedyGuy]

8. Oh..there is genuine pants-shitting from Obama supporters

if you even think a negative thought..never mind post a fact..

[Joe the Revelator]

9. Maybe you and your family should base your vote...

on the candidate who's issues you support, not a bunch of wanna be pundits on a message board.

[KennedyGuy]

11. Can you answer the question Wolsh?

What will Obama say if he comes in second?
or is your vocabulary restricted only to Hillary bashing?

[Joe the Revelator]

13. Am I a psychic? I never said I knew what Hillary would say, I asked what meme her

campaign would push.

[KennedyGuy]

14. what Meme will Obama push?

[Joe the Revelator]

17. He'll push the "This is Hillary's back yard, lets go to SC line."

Why are we changing the subject?

[SaveOurDemocracy]

18. ...so sayeth one of the biggest wannabes. n/t

[MADem]

12. She's not considered 'left enough' for some. Obama, who has his own share

of 'corporate accomodations' and who is, in fact, not a liberal at all, but a pragmatic moderate, gets a pass.

People are going on what they hear, not what they've read and researched on their own. It's a beauty contest...here, anyway.

[SaveElmer]

20. I know...I recognize the possibility that Obama will be the nominee...and I try to wam to him...

And have even defended him from some ridiculous attacks recently...

But Obama supporters seem more intent on continuing the trashing of Hillary rather than celebrating their own guy...makes it harder to get enthusiastic...

Let's hope it is confined to places like this and not in the real world...although judging by the behavior of some of his supporters last night I would say not...

[gaiilonfong]

21. The press won't let her get away with it

The Clinton days are OVER

[mtnsnake]

27. Wolsh, let me know if I'm wrong, but it sounds to me like you're concerned she might do that

I'm not being at all snarky, I'm just wondering if you're a little worried that the tactic you speak of, cheesy as it is in your opinion, could help her campaign.

Your post is food for thought, btw.

[Joe the Revelator]

29. It could be somewhat effective depending on the spread

It would be disingenuous,because she has always led NH, but she could try.I would hope that people saw through it.

[Hippo_Tron]

33. To be fair, I think when Tweety was bashing the comeback kid spin yesterday he was partly wrong

He said that Clinton had a 10 point lead over Tsongas before New Hampshire. That may have been true at one point but after Gennifer Flowers he was presumed dead in the water. I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure that's how it went.