If Hillary were to steal it,

[Life Long Dem]

I see more of an electability problem for her than if Obama were the second choice of Clinton supporters.

Referring to the "four state pledge" there could be "just enough" voters that wouldn't vote for her because she did steal it - causing her more of a chance to lose over McSame. I don't think anyone would disagree with this.

All candidates signed the pledge to honor the "four state pledge" and to go against this would be breaking that pledge to steal this election.

This is without even getting into the SDs overturning the will of the people by going against the tide. Which would have more electability issues.


This here is the statement on Clinton's website where she honors the "four state pledge".

9/1/2007

Clinton Campaign Statement on the Four State Pledge

The following is a statement by Clinton Campaign Manager Patti Solis Doyle.

"We believe Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina play a unique and special role in the nominating process.

And we believe the DNC’s rules and its calendar provide the necessary structure to respect and honor that role.

Thus, we will be signing the pledge to adhere to the DNC approved nominating calendar."

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/view/?id=3134


This here is the blank form used that all candidates signed.

Four State Pledge Letter 2008
Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, South Carolina
August 31, 2007

WHEREAS, Over a year ago, the Democratic National Committee established a
2008 nominating calendar;

WHEREAS, this calendar honors the racial, ethnic, economic and geographic
diversity of our party and our country;

WHEREAS, the DNC also honored the traditional role of retail politics early in the
nominating process, to insure that money alone will not determine our
presidential nominee;

WHEREAS, it is the desire of Presidential campaigns, the DNC, the states and
the American people to bring finality, predictability and common sense to the
nominating calendar.

THEREFORE, I _______________, Democratic Candidate for President, pledge
I shall not campaign or participate in any state which schedules a presidential
election primary or caucus before Feb. 5, 2008, except for the states of Iowa,
Nevada, New Hampshire and South Carolina, as “campaigning” is defined by
rules and regulations of the DNC.


___________________________ __________
John/Jane Doe, Doe for President DATE

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/sections/news/070831_Final_Pledge.pdf

[XemaSab]

1. What I think would happen if she stole it

is that the "activists" that she's alienated will just not turn out and support her. They might vote for her in the GE, but voter registration, campaigning, and money? Notsomuch.

[HopeforChange]

2. The will not vote for her.

[Shae]

3. I might vote for her

I wouldn't work for her or donate to her campaign.

[gulliver]

4. But who would she steal it from?

No one has it. How can it be stolen from someone if no one has it?