In Hillarys opinion, Obama as the candidate would be harmful to the Democrats chances of winning in November. She thinks that he can’t pull in working class and moderate voters. Maybe shes right and maybe shes wrong, but its her opinion to have. Dropping out, in her mind, would be conceeding defeat in November.

Mr. Scheider, It is Hellary’s right to make her own decisions. As the cotton farmer said, let the Democrats vote for the lesser of two Weevils.

The country stands to gain if all three withdraw now!

Senator Clinton is now being advised by her closest associates that impeding Senator Obama’s progress to the nomination would make her about as popular among Democrats as Joe Lieberman. I predict Sen. Clinton will put her campaign on hold Tuesday night. The debate over Florida and Michigan will become moot.

And see, its a shame that JOe Liberman is basically shunned out of the Democratic party. It’s good evidence that the Democrats are not mainstream, open-minded and moving further to the left. Here’s a guy that happens to agree on most issues with the party, but disagrees on Iraq. Because he doesn’t tow the same party line he was unceremoniously tossed from the party. He still managed to keep his seat, defeating his further left Democratic opponent, running as an Independent.

In the meantime, the Republican party showed its openmindedness this primary season and its willingness to CHANGE to a moderate platform. They had candidates that were pro-choice, anti-ANWR drilling, pro comprehensive immigration reform. These are platforms of the staunch right. There is a willingness to explore new ideas, especially in the wake of W. They ended up with a guy that wants to close Gitmo, ban waterboarding, forbid ANWR drilling, and comprehensively overhaul immigration (more than just putting up a fence and deporting people). It must be a good move if people like Hannity, Limbaugh and Ingraham are annoyed at the choice.

Meanwhile, do you think a Democrat would have a serious shot if they were pro-life or pro-Iraq or tough on immigration? Not a chance. Some may say thats evidence of being “right” on all issues. I disagree. I see it as being close minded, controlled by ideology and unwilling to entertain or listen to the other side. In the same way that it must be a good thing if Limbaugh is annoyed, it must be a bad thing if MoveOn, DailyKos, George Soros and Michael Moore are all thrilled and overjoyed.

In this day and age more than ever we need a President that will moderate between the two parties. Someone that annoys both the far left and far right wing. Someone willing to CHANGE Washington by working between party lines. McCain has evidence of that. Obama has talking points. I hope McCain takes Lieberman as a VP. That will show true diversity of thought and CHANGE.

RCJ,

A couple of points. After Sen. Lieberman was defeated in the primary (by the people of Connecticut), most Democrats had no choice but to oppose his bid as an Independent. Still a few did, at least privately, support him . I also think he would make a good choice as McCain’s VP, but I fear the far right would blow a gasket. Intriguing, but don’t look for it to happen. At the time of Lieberman’s primary loss, Sen. Clinton was also pro-Iraq. How then, do you explain her surviving the supposed Soros/MoveOn purge? I also point out that Sen. McCain’s immigration policy is somewhat in flux, and leaning towards a more conservative position. Sen. Obama also has a great deal of respect and admiration among Senate Republicans. Things are not quite as cut-and-dried as they appear. It is daunting to conveniently place politicians in their appropriate boxes, when they don’t want to go.

“Sen. Obama also has a great deal of respect and admiration among Senate Republicans”

Yeah, right. Where has Obamessiah reached across the aisle and taken a position against the dem party line and worked with Republicans? On what issue has he not towed the party line? The only time he works with RINO’s is when they take on his positions.

Bark, she survived because at the time she was the presumptive front runner for the White House and let’s be honest the Clintons have a lot more sway than Joe Lieberman. But in reality she didn’t quite survive the Far Left movement. While I’m not a big Hillary fan, I’ve viewed her campaign as more moderate while Obamas platforms are basic tax and spend liberal policies. Who’s been ripped to shreds on left wing blogs? Who does the far left support? Who’s the Democratic nominee?

McCains immigration policy is in flux, partly because he was greatly rebuked by both the far right and some moderates over percieved flaws in the bill. It would still be honest to saw that his stance is more moderate than the far right would like.

Finally, I don’t necessarily agree with you about Republicans “great respect” for Obama. If you’re talking quotes, these guys always pass off platitudes when talking about fellow Congressionals. I think McCains actual physcial track record of working with Domcrats is a bit more substantial. Besides, what Republicans are endorsing Obama? The only line I see crossed in support is Liebermans staunch support of McCain. These are two moderates who have a far greater chance of bringing the parties together than Bush has or Obama could, be it on the same ticket or not.

I’ll grant you that Lieberman will probably not be on the ticket. McCain will have to placate the right and put someone a bit more conservative on, like Romney. But Obama will need to do the same, he’ll need to find a moderate from a state and with a personality that balances his strengths and weaknesses. Thats how it works.

RCJ-

It is ironic and refreshing to realize that no matter whether the republicans or democrats win the white house in November we will have a moderate as a president. Through the primaries America has spoken loud and clear regarding the desire to rid itself of fringe element reactionary government.

I share Commander’s concern that McCain will have to sell his soul and conscience to garner the support of the right wing of the republican party. I suspect that if elected McCain will return to his moderate roots and leave the reactionary right yammering amongst themselves in an empty room.

Aw, come on… let her keep fighting. It’s funny! We’ll all have plenty to be crying about come this time next year.