OK, I've changed my mind. Hillary Clinton should stay in to the Convention

[FlyingSquirrel]

It's not often that I change my mind so quickly, but I posted this thread earlier today,

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4541655&mesg_id=4541655

read some of the responses, took a little break and did some work around the house. Pretty quickly it came to me that it was wrong to suggest Hillary should suspend if she's still behind in March.

First, I didn't like it when people wanted Edwards to drop out so it's not right to suggest Hillary should drop out either. I skipped my caucus because of Edwards leaving the race. It's a historic moment in our country and anyone who wants to vote for the possible first Black or Female president should have that opportunity, without the candidate being forced out of the race before they get the chance to vote.

Second, it's a close race. Yes, it'd be nice for us to be able to rally around a candidate early on in the process and avoid the battles. However, just because that has generally been the way it happens doesn't mean we should force a candidate out to fulfill that expectation. Also, the longer it takes us to choose our candidate, the less time the Repugs will have to focus their heavy artillery on the winner. Right now all they can do is take pot shots and wait.

Third, I expect Obama to win. I expect the Superdelegate gap to close and for them to vote in about equal numbers for Clinton and Obama; I think Obama will probably win with Pledged Delegates. Even if Michigan and Florida are included. If I'm wrong, oh well. We're the party that believes the votes should all be counted so let the chips fall where they may.


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[Bucky]

1. Well said!

The Founding Fathers were still right to exclude squirrels from the franchise, but your comments are still welcome and insightful.

Trust democracy. It's gotten us this far okay.