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Could Obama still lose the nomination?
Could Obama still lose the nomination?
Will Hillary outsmart Obama and take the nomination at the last minute?
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HILLARY EMERGES FROM THE SHADOWS
Right Wing Nut House — ... But there are some who believe she still harbors hopes that she can stampede the convention and steal the nomination from Obama right from under his nose. It certainly would make for dramatic TV if such a scenario were to unfold but frankly, the idea that Hillary Clinton would cleave the Democratic party in two, alienate millions of African American voters, destroy her position in the party, and possibly cause the loss of the election – all on national TV - is a fantasy. The party pros – Superdelegates – simply will not allow that to happen given ...

Hillary the undead?
neo-neocon — It seems that Barack Obama neglected to drive a stake into Hillary’s heart on the way to his triumphal world tour. Does it matter? Can Hillary manage to wrest away the superdelegates so vital to Obama’s nomination? Those who consider her a combination of Machiavelli, Lucrezia Borgia, and Lady Macbeth consider it a distinct possibility. I beg to differ. Obama is still leading in the polls. And even if he weren’t, the consequences of the Democratic Party abandoning the first African-American nominee they’ve ever had would be more ...

Obama’s Strategery
Patterico's Pontifications — [Guest post by DRJ] Denis Keohane at The American Thinker explains why Obama’s strategic decisions may jeopardize his Democratic nomination: “It looks like Obama’s belief in his inevitability may have led him into a blunder, making it easier for Hillary supporters to prevent a nomination on the first ballot. After that point, anything goes, as all super delegates and many pledged delegates are free to vote their preferences. After accepting the party’s decision last June to seat the delegates from Michigan and Florida ...

Linking around…
The Anchoress — ... on your keys. Michael Totten has an Israeli in Kosovo - also, note that Michael supports himself on donations, and if you like his stuff, he could use your help with the paypal button. Something you don’t hear about everyday: A newly consecrated virgin in the USA Maggie’s Farm has put together some great links that you’ll want to check out. Smart and fun stuff, as ever, from that gang. I always appreciate a decent play on words . Is Hillary going to make a move ? As Auntie Lillie would say, “Shasssh…” we all knew she would. ...

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Hillary Clinton won't seek a nominationThe Swamp
by Amanda Erickson For Sen. Hillary Clinton's die hard fans, it's a very sad day. The New York Daily News is reporting that Clinton has decided against asking for a nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Denver this August. According to the paper, a source told reporters that Clinton won't file a formal request for the nomination, which would require her to also ...