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Democratic Split
May 8, 2008 | 1:38 PM
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Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton split primary victories, but she emerges with diminished prospects. Sen. Obama gets a substantial win in North Carolina, demonstrating strength following long days of adversity.

Sen. Clinton gets a win in Indiana but not a big victory.

Sen. Clinton will have a tough time raising money and convincing uncommitted Democratic superdelegates to move to her column. Georgia superdelegates are lined up as follows: Obama-7; Clinton-3; Uncommitted-3.

Georgia superdelegate and Obama supporter Mary Long told me, "Every superdelegate has a right to make a decision about which candidate they want." But, she added, "I want them to settle it soon." Georgia superdelegate Lonnie Plott, a Clinton supporter, said his committment would not change unless the candidate released her delegates.

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drerunner read my blog
May 10, 2008 | 7:18 PM

1.Obama dint win Indiana,michigan,florida, Pennsylvania ,texas,newyork and california. It' will be a HUGE problem in november! If he can't win in these states ,it's a pipe dream to think it will be diffrent in november.

2. If the DNC is foolish enough to leave out voters in michigan and florida ,because of idoit type rules created by party boss leaders ,they can kiss the election good bye. If you dont think those voters are signifucant now, then they will make sure you pay for it in november.

3.Hillary is still wining. What's with this rabbit cry of wanting her to quit? The more she wins , more delegates flee to obama. Something is wrong here.Sounds like loony fascism.

4. Mathematically , with the help of Puerto Rico ,wins in Kentucky ,west Virginia and Oregon ,it is still possible Hillary can still take the nomination. This has the possiblities of stuning the world and the loony left. Oh The horror people!
mouthpeace read my blog
May 14, 2008 | 1:13 PM

Who recieved the most delegates in texas??? were either candidate on the ballot in florida? Whats foolish to me is how a rule can be considered to be idiot when it has negative effect on a candidate a person may favor. I think it should just be considered a rule. An all states/representatives and leaders should know the rules if they are going to participate in the party. Whats even more loony is to involve mathematics into the equation when by fascist reasoniing a candidate is already leading. Oh The horror people!
drerunner read my blog
May 14, 2008 | 5:41 PM

Last I check the rules stated you needed a certain number to win. Having more than the other person does not give you the nomination, as the loons in the democratic party is trying to suggest. Now you have delegates (followers and not leaders) running to trow their votes to Obama so he will be able to reach the qualifying number. The fact of the matter is the Democratic party is running scared that Obama may not be a shoo win. I don't care about either,but "it is what it is" . Your loony rules and liberal fascism caused this fiasco. Speaking of math ...I didn't know there were 57 states in the union. No wonder you guys have issues.....
mouthpeace read my blog
May 15, 2008 | 1:48 PM

there only 50 states. U.S. teeritories get a say in the primary.An in this case 2 states have been disqualified because they broke the rules... simple& plain...
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Paul_Yates

Paul Yates (paul.yates@myfoxatlanta.
com) joined FOX5 Atlanta in 1973 and began reporting in 1977. Covering Georgia’s news for nearly 30 years, Paul is a fixture in the FOX5 News room as well as the Capitol, Governor’s Mansion and other places of state politics. Paul has worn many hats at FOX5 including floor director, film and video tape editor and producer. That’s why he knows television news inside and out. In addition to covering the Georgia legislature, Paul has covered national political campaigns, major legal trials and several hurricanes. Although his knowledge of government is deep, Paul’s storytelling skills make it easy for viewers to understand the complex workings of the legislature. An award winning journalist, Paul has been recognized with a Best Deadline Reporting award from the Sigma Delta Professional Journalism Society. He’s also won Georgia Associated Press and Emmy awards. Paul is a graduate of Georgia State University.

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