Sen. Leahy to Sen. Clinton: Give Up

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BURLINGTON, Vt. — Sen. Patrick Leahy is suggesting that Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton abandon her White House run.

The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and six-term Vermont lawmaker said there is no way that Clinton is going to win enough pledged delegates to get the nomination. Leahy told Vermont Public Radio, in a show that aired Thursday, that Clinton ought to withdraw and should be backing Sen. Barack Obama. But Leahy said that’s obviously a decision only Clinton can make.

In a statement issued Friday, Leahy — who has endorsed Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination — said Obama’s lead appears to be insurmountable and that Obama’s endorsement by U.S. Sen. Bob Casey is the latest sign of how the race is going.

“Senator Clinton has every right, but not a very good reason, to remain a candidate for as long as she wants to. As far as the delegate count and the interests of a Democratic victory in November go, there is not a very good reason for drawing this out. But as I have said before, that is a decision that only she can make,” Leahy said in the statement.

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Comment by BARB CALLAHAN

Clinton will not give in and concede the nomination to Obama. The Clinton’s do not like to loose and I believe do everything in their power to try and pull out a win. She wants to be President, power is very important to the Clintons. I can’t imagine what she will be like when she doesn’t win the nomination. I’m just setting back and watching the Dem Party self-distruct.

 
Comment by Jorge

The Clintons are destroying the party!!! Her true character has been exposed. She will lie, over exaggerate events (Kosovo visit and foreign experience) all to gain the power they once had. Obama will receive independent voter and some republican voter support whereas Hillary will not because she is divisive. Time for some one other than a Bush or Clinton in the White House (20 years is enough)!! Obama’s pastor has nothing to do with the character of Obama and anyone who thinks that we then should question the fact that Hillary is married to a liar and cheater who continues to make statements that shows again that Clintons are above the party and the will of the people! Give up Hillary!!!

 
Comment by Doreen

Give up Barack Obama, drop out of the race, you are hurting the democratic party. You lied when you said you never heard Rev. Wrights’s anti-American, anti-white speeches and then the next day during your speech, you admitted you lied and that you did, in fact, hear it. Also during your speech you threw your white grandmother, who raised you, under the bus. That was disgusting. You and your gang are ruthless and will do anything to win. Drop out of the race. I have been a lifelong democrat but if you are the nominee, I will either vote for McCain or not vote at all.

 
Comment by Jill

What a stinking nerve of this guy - who does he think he is? Notice how it’s all Obama backers - mostly men who are sexist. Makes me laugh though when me want “one thing” suddenly they need a woman. You all suck!!

 
Comment by crtoo

WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE OBAMA CAMP? WHAT ARE THEY AFRAID OF?

Obama is such a child. He uses everyone to fight his battles for him so he can come out smelling like roses. This is dirty Politics at its worst. He is so afraid of losing that he will use every card available - but not so anyone could directly say he said it.

He screams that delegates have to endorse the candidate that won the popular vote, but rakes in those that are “have to” endorse Hillary. He uses people to brand everyone “racists”. He now uses Senators to “demand” Hillary back out of the race. He is such a coward and a true mongoose. The more I see and hear from Obama and his surrogates, the more it scares me. There really are no words to describe this man, none of which would be pleasant.

HILLARY not only has the right to continue on to the Convention, she presents a very strong case to continue. HALF OF AMERICA WANTS HER THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HALF OF AMERICA DOES NOT WANT OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For any Senator to try and abuse our system is DIRTY POLITICS. THEY REALLY THINK they will have OBAMA in their pockets because he is so naive? Because he is making back room promises to these Senators, he know he wont keep?

YOU GO HILLARY! HANG IN THERE.

 
Comment by Carol Sullivan

We need to see this through the entire process. This primary year is very different in that the candidates have very specific differences without talking politics. Hillary has represented the women and what they can achieve. Obama has represented the black voters and how far they have come to have a chance at the biggest office in the country.

I don’t think we can give either candidate the” short stick” by having one or the other back out and give support to the other. I don’t think this will be such a smooth transition as we’ve seen in the past. This is not the usual primary two white males campaigning. This is one female candidate and one black candidate.

Thank you for the cahnce to voice my opinion!

Carol (Democrat from Connecticut)

 
Comment by ramone

The world and the USA needs obama and age isnt an issue unless your John Mc Cain.It really is a waste of time and everything to go on with the voting after pennsyvania, but everyone should be able to vote. I did vote and i can imagine waiting this long after studying the candidates and not get to vote at all, period, that would be frustrating.
I think it would be awesome if obama won, ive done my homework every day (not every so often )and i paid attention open minded glued to the tv.The only broadcasts i listen to is major news like CNN , FOX MSNBC, etc.( most reliable sources )and the candidates themselves.

 
Comment by Yoda Star Base One

In Pennsylvania polls, leading by double digits Clinton is. Obama’s star power declines. Stay she must. Destroy the Democratic party’s chances she will.

 
Comment by ramone

Everyone is talking about age of the candidates.Some were saying that obama is too young but by the time he might be in office he will be older. If McCain is in office he will be very much older by that time.We need someone who might not have to rely on a vice president if possible.
Yes ,one man on tv says people now days are living longer but can we make good consistant decisions after age 71 with least amount of mistakes?
If a person is 72 -74 yrs old and president, they will be steering a fragile country, not driving or steering a slow car.
Gender is not an issue, OBAMA is the “best person” and especially at this ” time period”.
Obama would be great for two terms for us and the world, he earns his likeness and he’s genuine calm, cool and smart.
If we had to wait for obama in 2012 and not now, it would be too hard to turn around successfully, even with hillary in 2008, sorry but i had to be honest with the truth.The older population should take the time to take a closer look and be more open minded before election times coming .

 
Comment by Agnes

Senator Leahy RETIRE and take your fat pension. Hillary should keep fighting if she wants to. You had your way for too long and you are one of the people that made me a Republican. I will stay Republican no matter but Hillary has her rights.

 

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