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Originally Posted by Moonliner
I just can't helping thinking that from the Clinton's perspective, if she can't win the nomination this year then the next best thing for her is if McCain wins and she can run again in four years.
If Obama wins then she's pretty much cooked for good as far as the presidency goes.
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I think the overall feeling is that McCain's chances are slim at this point, especially against Obama. So this really is her chance - as slim as it may be.
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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser
I'm confused. How is she hurting the party by staying in the race and yet, Obama isn't? Couldn't the same logic be applied to either candidate?
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Because the only chance Hillary has of gaining the nomination is by back room deals and other shady efforts which would cast a bad shadow on the Democratic party.