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DeepModem Mom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:18 AM
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Pelosi: Democratic race should go on
CNN: Thu May 8, 2008
Pelosi: Democratic race should go on

(CNN) -- The race for the Democratic presidential nomination is "alive and well" and must continue, according to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

"The people should all have the opportunity to speak as long as two candidates wish to compete in those primaries and caucuses," Pelosi said during a news conference Wednesday to promote Democratic energy proposals. "In a few weeks, we will be on our way to nominating the next president of the United States."

Sen. Hillary Clinton is facing renewed pressure to drop out of the race following Tuesday's double-digit loss to Sen. Barack Obama in North Carolina and a narrow win in Indiana.

Pelosi, D-California, said either candidate would be a great president. She said the "tremendous turnout" is "something positive that is coming out of this race."

Asked if she could see any path to victory for Clinton, Pelosi said, "You never know in elections."...

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/08/democrats.race/index.html
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DJ13 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:22 AM
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1. Someone put the screws to Nancy
What happened to her prior "the super delegates must start deciding" tone from a few weeks back?

She's such a rock.......

:eyes:
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tabatha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:33 AM
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2. I think she has to make sure that there is nothing that is done
that Clinton will have any way to challenge it later on.

Give Clinton enough rope.....
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Hidey Donating Member (81 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 01:49 AM
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3. I guess the threats worked
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emilyg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 02:13 AM
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4. She is right.
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