I appreciate the desire for class and harmony, but I can't agree with this. Until Obama has all the delegates needed to put him over the top, Hillary has the right to keep running. And for once, every state may get to have their say before the primary is wrapped up. I have resented for years that my top pick candidates (often first, second AND third) have all dropped out before my state got to vote. Knowing your vote counts inspires participation. Maybe knowing that it doesn't has inspired decades of apathy!
While PL's reasons are pure, I can't help wondering if the press would tsk tsk with the same tone if Hillary were a man. Discuss why she should withdraw, yes, but condemn a man for not playing nice and sacrificing himself to the interests of others? A presidential race is always hardball, let her finish the game.
If a less bloody race is desired, lean on the press to actually cover issues of substance. McCain was being asked economic questions during this mess. I'd have loved to see the Dems asked about Bear Stearns too, but they weren't.
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I appreciate the desire for class and harmony, but I can't agree with this. Until Obama has all the delegates needed to put him over the top, Hillary has the right to keep running. And for once, every state may get to have their say before the primary is wrapped up. I have resented for years that my top pick candidates (often first, second AND third) have all dropped out before my state got to vote. Knowing your vote counts inspires participation. Maybe knowing that it doesn't has inspired decades of apathy!
While PL's reasons are pure, I can't help wondering if the press would tsk tsk with the same tone if Hillary were a man. Discuss why she should withdraw, yes, but condemn a man for not playing nice and sacrificing himself to the interests of others? A presidential race is always hardball, let her finish the game.
If a less bloody race is desired, lean on the press to actually cover issues of substance. McCain was being asked economic questions during this mess. I'd have loved to see the Dems asked about Bear Stearns too, but they weren't.
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Phasod?
Facade, perhaps?
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