Hillary considering pulling out? I just heard a rumor

[Jackpine Radical]

supposedly from Sludge, but I don't go to that site 'cuz I don't want to give him the hits. But a RW guy I know just told me Grudge is headlining it.

Anybody know? Any other sources?

[iconoclastic cat]

1. Are you trying to instigate a DU ruckus? lol nt

[Nitrogenica]

2. Right wing co-worker jujst showed me the headline.

It's DrudgeFudges top story with unflattering picture.

[iconoclastic cat]

9. Is Bat Boy still missing? nt

[Egnever]

3. No way she pulls out this early

it would be stupid for her to do so.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

4. Don't believe those kind of stories

They're crap. Really. Total crap.

Think about it for one minute and ask yourself why she would do that. You'll understand why it's crap then.

[alteredstate]

5. No way.

[onehandle]

6. Posted here several times already. Look around. nt

[oasis]

7. Yeah Sludge. Next Dick Morris. Please keep us posted.

:eyes:

[theguvnorgc]

11. RAW STORY has it

[theguvnorgc]

8. Yes

Its true that Drudge is running this.

[Yael]

15. Raw Story is citing Realworldview who is citing drudge

http://www.riehlworldview.com/carnivorous_conservative/2008/01/a-drudge-intrig.html

[Yael]

10. An "unnamed source" who is "close to the campaign" was "musing" about it

*yawn*

[NoPasaran]

12. Lobster Boy considering jumping in? I just heard a rumor

I think I read in in a magazine or something. Or heard it on the radio. Or maybe it was that crazy guy who panhandles in front of Starbucks.

Anybody know? Anyone got a link?

[rodeodance]

13. so why pass on rumors?

[Yael]

18. Unless it is planned

Check this out: http://www.riehlworldview.com/carnivorous_conservative/2008/01/a-drudge-intrig.html

[Jackpine Radical]

20. A question isn't the same thing as a rumor.

Here.
Rumor: Hillary is pulling out.
Question: Is Hillary pulling out? Any confirmation from other sources?

Notice the difference?

[iconoclastic cat]

22. I think JR is being funny. "Ha, ha"-funny. nt

[Kucinich4America]

14. As much as I would like it to be true.

There's no way she's throwing in the towel before NH. If she loses, and then loses SC (which is likely) she certainly should consider it. But being Hillary, probably won't.

[Carrieyazel]

16. She won't throw in the towel before Feburary 6. Then she would.

[Jackpine Radical]

21. Funny--that's exactly what I said to the guy who told me about Smudge. (nt)

[karynnj]

27. I doubt she will either

She has funding and things could change. (I hope they don't.) The reason makes no sense as her "brand" will be deflated as much by quitting after a second (or even another third) in NH as by quitting after losing convincingly on SuperTuesday.

Consider it logically - pulling out after NH, definite 100% deflation.
Hanging in - some possibility of pulling it out.

The cost to HRC of continuing the next 4 weeks is not that high, it's grueling, but most will be spent before crowds supporting her. Consider that Edwards stayed in nearly a month after Kerry was almost for sure the candidate (after the first multistate day.) She already has the money to compete. In some ways, it might be harder for Edwards - who doesn't have the money to compete on super Tuesday. He could self finance some of it as Kerry did in 2003, but it is likely a lost cause.

[Jackpine Radical]

17. I didn't see the other threads.

And I don't go to Fudge.

And I could see Hill pulling out early rather than watch herself get ground into the mud, if she has information (e.g. internal polling & focus group work) that convinces her it's hopeless.

[rox63]

19. I can't see her withdrawing before Tsunami Tuesday n/t

[Bitwit1234]

23. I'll send you some scrambled eggs for breakfast.

Why would she seriously. She has a 103 lead already. She will pick up California, New York, Minnesota, Mass. And goodness knows how many southern states. Obama is going to have to scramble to make up the deficite he has already. We all know the media just loves to PICK THEIR OWN HEADLINES. And Scrambled eggs for brains is so low in the polls himself now he is trying to manufacture a conterversary....of course Obama Kissy kisses are messing their pants right now wanting it to be the truth so bad they all ran out and bought a gross of depends.

[sniffa]

26. This post is spot on.

You should make it an OP. :thumbsup:

[Catherine Vincent]

28. This poster must really get to you.

You post the same response everytime. Are you trying to bait him?

[sniffa]

32. i think he's brilliant

and if i could, i'd recommend every one of his posts. as such, i have to wait for him to make them an OP. :thumbsup:

[MethuenProgressive]

24. Obama's Rumor mill at work again, like his lies about Richardson in Iowa.

Novak, Drudge, and Obama. Birds of a feather.

[Yael]

25. or intentionally planted by the Clinton Camp to enhance the 'comeback kid' meme

[BootinUp]

29. Ridiculous. nt

[KennedyGuy]

30. he now has a quote from someone saying this is bullshit

I know it doesn't fit in with the narrative here..but your boy Drudge seems to be backing down

[Adelante]

31. It's the Day-Before Rumor Run!!

Again.