Politics_Guy25
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Wed Jun-04-08 04:24 PM
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Do you think that Senator Clinton could possibly run as an independent? |
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Her language last night about her 18,000,000 voters needing to be respected, etc. and refusal to conceed was a bit frightening. I guess in a way I can see her trying as hard as she possibly can to strong arm Presumptive Nominee Obama into it and if he says no (which I would if I were him), she might claim that her "voters" haven't been respected and that she "owes" it to them to run for "their" issues. Look at the behavior of the Clintons over the years. I don't doubt for one momemnt they would consider doing this. Do you all think she could run as an indy? My mom, who I spoke to last night, thinks that it is possible. Does anybody know the deadlines for getting your name on the ballot in GE states? Would she have the neccessary infrastructure? I'm sure that the democratic establishment in many states would do all they can to keep her off the ballot the way they do Nader but the damage that she could do would still be profound. Also, remember, that she feels betrayed and that something that was "her turn to get" and that she was "entitled to" has been "stolen" from her and she probably thinks that if only MI/FL had counted, she'd be the nominee. I put nothing past her.
The above is how I imagine her feeling and with Bill and his delusional language on the trail all year long, I kind of question their mental state right now.
That said, she'd compete with Mccain for the GOP vote and our nominee would have an huge independent and democratic base to draw from while HRC and Mccain duke it out for the fringe votes.
What do you all think? Possible?
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Wed Jun-04-08 04:24 PM
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1. No. No money, and no time to get on ballots. NT |
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Wed Jun-04-08 04:25 PM
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2. Why not? Unlike Nader's inclusion, she'd ensure a McCain victory. |
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Wed Jun-04-08 04:25 PM
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3. I don't know that she could get on the ballot. There are requirements. |
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Wed Jun-04-08 04:26 PM
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6. Right-thank god for those requirements |
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That might be the biggest factor stopping her along with, of course, money.
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Wed Jun-04-08 05:14 PM
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18. Well that just works out perfectly. Now you can say for the rest of your life that she really |
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Wed Jun-04-08 04:25 PM
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4. I think she neither would nor could. n/t |
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Wed Jun-04-08 04:26 PM
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5. I don't think that she will do that.... Giving Hillary the benefit of the doubt... |
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I think she will get behind Barack.
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Wed Jun-04-08 04:26 PM
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7. A number if states have already closed their ballots, plus a lot of states have a "sore loser" rule |
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That keeps people from doing this. She can do what she wants but it won't be effective and end her political career.
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Wed Jun-04-08 04:42 PM
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14. Too bad ALL states don't have the "sore loser" rule |
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...or as it should be renamed "the Sore LOSERMAN rule"
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Wed Jun-04-08 04:26 PM
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8. She might retain her staunchest supporters, |
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but I don't see her attracting voters from McCain or Obama.
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Wed Jun-04-08 04:27 PM
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if she really really really wanted to screw the democratic party.....she'd exemplify unity by joining McCain on his ticket.
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Wed Jun-04-08 04:30 PM
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And so I see no reason for her to do so. The goal was to be the president, if she can't get it why waste the time and money trying as an independent?
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Wed Jun-04-08 04:38 PM
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While it might wreck Obama in 2008 it would wreck Clinton for 2012.
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Wed Jun-04-08 04:39 PM
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12. You "imagine" this is what she's thinking? |
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Sounds like you're trying to stir up trouble.
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Wed Jun-04-08 04:41 PM
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13. No I think she loves this party to much to do that. |
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Wed Jun-04-08 04:44 PM
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She can't run and neither can Ron Paul. Sore loser laws are effective in two key states - Ohio and Texas. And you can't possibly win the presidency without the electoral votes of those two states.
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Wed Jun-04-08 05:38 PM
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21. This is a new one by me |
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Can you explain "sore loser laws" to me?
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Wed Jun-04-08 05:05 PM
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16. I don't think big donors will gamble their money on her. They will put |
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their money behind a major party candidate.
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Wed Jun-04-08 05:11 PM
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17. No, she wouldn't even if she could. |
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Wed Jun-04-08 05:23 PM
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19. Too late to get on all the ballots coast to coast. |
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