Monday, May 19, 2008

Hillary Continues On

Despite all of the numbers pointing towards Barack Obama as the Democratic nominee, Hillary continues down the campaign trail. She recently stopped in Kentucky, where she recieved a ton of support. Many of the people interviewed in the "bluegrass" states are supporting Hillary because of what her husband did during his tenure as President Of the United States.
Winning white middle class voters has not been a problem for Hillary. In fact, it has been a big reason to why Hillaryhas stayed in the race.
On the other hand, Barack Obama has been campaigning like he has already won the democratic nomination. He has spent the last few days campaigning hard in states such as Oregon and Montana. I dont blame him for campaining like the democratic nominee. Mathematically, he has all but won the nomination and it is in his best interests to start campaigning for November. Continuing on with the dogfight with Hillary will do nothing but hurt the Democratic party come November. He needs to now focus his attention on winning white middle America, a troublesome part of the country for him. Which makes him blowing off Kentucky all the more interesting.
It is almost a lock that Hillary will win Kentcuky and Obama will win Oregon. Unfortunately, a victory in Kentucky will keep Hillary afloat and will no doubt give her the hope she needs to drag on these primary's.

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