Senator Obama confirms our speculation - Next week is the final chapter

[grantcart]

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=080529133138.pu0n7flu&show_article=1

Obama eyes victory over Clinton next week

Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama said he was on the verge of wrapping up his epic contest with Hillary Clinton next week once their bruising nominating battle climaxes.
Asked when the party would finally have a nominee to take on Republican John McCain in November's election, Obama told reporters aboard his plane late Wednesday: "After Tuesday we will."

The Illinois senator noted that the Democratic Party's rules committee would meet Saturday to adjudicate on one of the biggest controversies left: whether Florida and Michigan delegates should be reinstated after a scheduling row.

Then on Sunday, Puerto Rico holds its primary followed by the last two contests Tuesday in Montana and South Dakota.

"And at that point, all the information will be in. There will be no more questions answered," Obama said, predicting that Democratic grandees known as superdelegates "will make their decisions pretty quickly after that."

According to his campaign, Obama needs just 45 more delegates to reach the current winning line of 2,026.

While that number could go up depending on a Florida-Michigan fix this weekend, both candidates would still need the support of enough superdelegates to go over the top. But Obama would need far fewer.

House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the nation's top elected Democrat who is to preside over the party's August convention, said she would "step in" if there is no resolution by late June about Florida and Michigan.


"Because we cannot take this fight to the convention. It must be over before then," Pelosi, who has remained neutral between Obama and Clinton, told the San Francisco Chronicle's editorial board.

[Colobo]

1. It's over.

[oldpol]

15. cant wait till this is over, glad O finally said it

It's ovah Tuesday night!

[DevonRex]

2. I cannot wait for this to be over. Thanks for the info. nt

[SoonerPride]

3. *sigh* .....................Finally!

McCain will be easier to defeat than Clinton was.

That's no joke.

[indio55555]

4. About time!

We'll just have to go through the protesters this weekend.

[ClassWarrior]

5. I do have to say, it's pretty cool that ALL states and territories will vote.

NGU.

[grantcart]

6. almost like its been scripted by an intelligent group of strategic planners hmm

[ClassWarrior]

8. I wouldn't say "scripted," because no one could have predicted the HRC meltdown...

...but definitely well-improvised by an intelligent group of strategic planners.

NGU.

[blogslut]

18. It is pretty cool

It hasn't been easy but this is one primary for the record books.

[WA98296]

7. Can't wait!

[yodermon]

9. His super D's should all sign affidavits indicating they'll vote for Obama

at the convention.

[shagsak]

10. Fantastic news!

My firstborn is due on the 8th. I can't wait to tell him this story when he's older.

[grantcart]

11. Rendell Doesn't Think Clinton Can Win

Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, who supports Sen. Hillary Clinton for president, now says it's unlikely she'll win the nomination, ABC News reports.

Said Rendell: "I'm a realist, and I think most likely the superdelegates will give Sen. Obama the votes he needs. I don't think the DNC is going to fairly adjust what happened in Florida... I don't think they're going to fairly adjust it. So I think it's very unlikely that Senator Clinton can prevail. I think that means we're not going to field our strongest candidate."


http://politicalwire.com/archives/2008/05/28/rendell_doesnt_think_clinton_can_win.html

[KittyWampus]

12. fuck Rendell for saying "fairly". Fuck him x2 for saying it twice.

[grantcart]

13. ewww well yes of course but atleast he is not saying they are going to fight to the convention

and Hillary can't go to the convention without this slob.

[KittyWampus]

20. we'll see soon enough. The suspense... it kills me.

[Spider Jerusalem]

17. He means 'unfairly'.

The 50% penalty is specified in the rules regarding delegate selection; any state which violates the primary calendar automatically incurs that penalty. A 50% reduction in Florida delegates is 'fair', because fairness implies adherence to established rules. And if Hillary were in fact the strongest candidate she would not be losing.

[Cha]

19. So eddie rendell lies when he says he's a realist..

You can't be a realist and support hilary rodham clinton.

"I don't think they're going to fairly adjust it. So I think it's very unlikely that Senator Clinton can prevail. I think that means we're not going to field our strongest candidate."

But, I'll tell you one thing this campaign has outted those who can't not be taken on their word. Word.

And, I will certainly believe it's over when I know for sure and not a second sooner.

[cliffordu]

14. KICKED

[bvar22]

16. Obama has drawn a line in the sand!

Hillary has a few days to bow out gracefully with some dignity or......The Gong Show Hook!

[phrigndumass]

21. Kick (_|_)