Obama seems to have the Big MO...if he wins NH by wide a margin, Hillary should withdraw and support

[opihimoimoi]

him and his effort. This will strengthen the DEMOCRATIC Party's effort to capture the WH....

If Edwards and the others follow....we should win the General....

Unity is our strength

[Birthmark]

1. So...

...the opinions of those in Iowa and NH should remove any choice that the rest of us have? That appears to make absolutely no sense to me.

[question everything]

44. But it makes sense to the OP

so the rest of us should just ask him to kick us and say thank you.

[sunonmars]

2. Rubbish

I think its only right that the 2 majors go all the way to the convention, we should exactly what they are promising, let them get in the practice for the GE. Neither Obama or Clinton or Edwards for that matter should withdraw. This should not be decided by 2 states, that i find ridiculous.

[OHdem10]

3. Let us not rush things---There is lot's to be done before

anyone drops out.

Hilary has plainly and unequivocally stated she is in
for the long haul. Edwards has stated twice on TV he
is in for the long haul.

Trying push things only divides us more.

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[LostinVA]

13. Irony

[terisan]

5. I prefer democracy to coronations. nt

[DrFunkenstein]

14. So Much For Clinton's Tiara

She's getting pretty emotional as the voters pull it off her head.

[bklyncowgirl]

6. Aw, c'mon, let them all stay in 'till Super Tuesday--I live in New Jersey

When I lived in New York, I joined the Democratic Primary in part because our primaries mattered. In 1992 it came down to New York--Bill Clinton vs Jerry Brown and it was great. Well, of course not so great because, as is my tradition, I supported the loser, but it was incredibly cool to have a voice.

Ever since I moved to New Jersey, with it's June primaries, I've seethed inwardly as those early states systematically removed all of the candidates I wanted to vote for. Even if my guy was still on the ballot, my vote was, of course totally meaningless.

New Jersey has now moved it's primary to February and for the first time we get a voice.

Don't go calling on people to drop out--let's take a deep breath--do it for Jersey.

[MiniMe]

8. Not until at least super Tuesday

Bill lost Iowa and NH too. Not a hil supporter, but it is definitely too soon to withdraw.

[Anouka]

9. i believe that's unrealistic.

Hillary, her husband, and her backers have too much invested in her run. She's not going to bow out just because of someone else's momentum in a couple races. She's in this for the long haul.

You can bet certain promises have been made. They have to be delivered upon. She's in until she can't force the issue anymore. And there is still a lot of caucusing to do.

Hillary couldn't quit if she wanted to. I don't believe she wants to. She is a fighter; it's unfortunate that it's a fight for herself alone. Bill Clinton isn't helping.

[billbuckhead]

10. The minute Hillary drops out, Bloomberg comes in like superman

If you think Obama has the media wind to his back wait till Bloomberg comes in as the capitalist messiah.

[terisan]

42. That should shake things up!

[MaineDem]

11. After two states?

Lots can change the first week in February. Or even after the next two states.

Then again, Obama does have the big mo right now.

They will unite but it's still a bit early.

[MethuenProgressive]

12. Why do you hate democracy?

Oh, yeah. Obama supporter.

[kurth]

15. Let the real America speak

WTF.

[BigDDem]

16. Brilliant!!

From now on, let's just have 2 states decide.

[LeFleur1]

17. Can't Believe It

Iowa and NH decide who the next presidential candidates are?
My God, in years gone by no one even knew when these guys voted except for some in the media.
It seems to me the media is becoming more and more successful in convincing SOME in the public realm that the only votes that count are in Iowa and NH.

I can't believe statements this stupid are even on this forum. Is it a joke?

[BigDDem]

33. Sadly, it's not a joke

Some dude even suggested Hillary should pull out before the
Iowa caucuses.

Some Einstein's think a small % of Democrats and independents in Iowa should choose the next nominee.

[MBS]

18. I'm by no means a fan of Hillary, and I actually fervently don't want her

to win, but this is a ridiculous idea. She has every right to run as long and hard as she wants, and our democracy is well served by that.

[Cameron27]

19. What a good idea,

let's let the entire primary process rest on the opinion of voters from 2 states.

[Colobo]

20. If Obama wins today, he wins Nevada and SC

and if he indeed does that, I think it would be safe to assume the Feb. 5 states will consider jumping ship...

[elixir]

21. National polling and delegate votes indicate otherwise.

[ronnykmarshall]

22. Had Hillary won Iowa and win NH

If anyone would have dared to post the same thing about her shit would hit the fan.

Why not just cancel the rest of the priamries? Fuck us in California and the other states!

Two states with the combined population of two of our largest counties have spoken!!! No need to go any further, right?

[Colobo]

23. You know, had Obama lost in IA, he would have probably lost in NH

and I myself would have considered him done. He needed to do what he did. Hillary could afford the IA loss, and still can somewhat afford to lose in NH, but two more consecutive losses... and I think it's over for her.

[ronnykmarshall]

36. I don't agree

Even with two more "losses" it's not over for Hillary or Edwards.

Super tuesday will be the make or break. Even that might not be the case. There could lopsided victories all over the map. This is the closest to a "national primary" we've ever had in history.

[loveangelc]

24. she should but she wont

[MrsBrady]

25. keep it in your pants...

let's let all the states have their say, first.

[ronnykmarshall]

38. Mrs BRADY!!

Such language!

I'm SHOCKED!!!

:wow: :spank: :rofl:

[MrsBrady]

47. I'm Carol's twin sister Zelda, who married Mike's cousin Skippy! lol

[TheDonkey]

26. She won't. She'll drag this out until it reaches California

[maddiejoan]

27. Better idea!

we should have Iowa just choose our President --no primaries --no elections --just an Iowa caucus!

[mopinko]

28. this is a joke, right?

right?

[opihimoimoi]

30. "wink"

[mopinko]

34. what a place this is.

:crazy:

[laureloak]

29. Nobody should withdraw. Obama needs to be scrutinized.

[fightindonkey]

31. So Obama Wins, Hillary Comes In Second, And Everyone Should Drop Out?

What kind of drugs are you taking presently?

[KingFlorez]

32. No way

Obama does not need to be given a free ride, let the primary process be completed. Super Tuesday hasn't even happened yet.

[BenDavid]

35. explain to me why hrc should withdraw? and you are okay with

edwards staying on and has no chance of being the nominee....wow! I think and believe you obama folks are scared that hrc will make a comeback and win the three states of nevada and michigan and florida and then have the mojo heading into super tuesday and win about 16 states....

I have a strong belief this could happen.....so enough with hrc dropping out.....

[Egnever]

37. no thanks

I want people to have a reason to go to the polls even if it isnt for my candidate. I want poeple to continue to be involved in the election process not dissapointed more because ther vote doesnt matter,

[Occam Bandage]

39. This is garbage. All candidates should stay in.

[Skip Intro]

40. Bullhsit. Who's playing the "inevitability" card now? Hillary's in till the convention. And I'm glad

I saw a media coronation eight years ago on the repuke side, not gonna jump onboard that same train now that its on our side.

[Adelante]

41. Nobody should withdraw until they are ready

New Hampshire may be close and a lot more voters down the road should have their opportunity to vote even if it's not. The schedule is already too damned smashed together.

[question everything]

43. Thankfully, none of them is going to listen to you

I wish that Dodd and Biden were still around.

Why should the few hundred thousands voters of Iowa and New Hampshire - two states that have almost nothing in common with the rest of the country, and where independents have hijacked that Democratic party - be the ones to decide?

If Obama and McCain are the nominees, and if something happens in some part of the world - does not have to be a terrorist attack, only some instability - just watch Obama stammers that "all sides should use restraint" and watch McCain sailing toward the White House.

[jackson_dem]

45. Too funny

Hillary Rodham Clinton 33,091 39.8%
Barack Obama 29,685 35.7%
John Edwards 13,859 16.7%
Bill Richardson 3,868 4.6%
Dennis J. Kucinich 1,246 1.5%
Others 1,120 1.3%
Joseph R. Biden Jr. 150 0.2%
Mike Gravel 114 0.1%
Christopher J. Dodd 69 0.1%

34% reporting | Updated 9:11 PM ET

[opihimoimoi]

46. I did say "IF"......so it turns out the Obama Shine wore off in 4 daze....

Now we gatta go through the whole shebang...LOL

You guys are right....Twas too early.....but if Obama had swept it.....The Big Mo woulda still ne w him...

As it turtns out...this is a REAL RACE