Clinton’s Bleak Political Landscape

This is where it’s rough being a political candidate. How do you put on that smiling face, continue shaking hands, continue with the speaches, when the outcome is coming into depressing focus?

Clinton Aides Deal With “Mathematical Reality”

“Inside Clinton’s inner circle on Friday, the feeling was that the Thursday night debate in Austin was unlikely to slow Obama’s momentum from 11 straight primary and caucus victories,” the Washington Post reports. “Some supporters said they had discussed how to raise with Clinton the subject of withdrawing from the race should she fail to win decisively on March 4. One option was [...]

Hillary Clinton’s Future: Senate Majority Leader?

…I happen to think that Barack Obama should offer Hillary the Vice President slot. His “win” that seems to be in the making is impressive — but not definitive, and there are substantial parts of the Democratic party that are still clinging to the Clinton franchise. If Obama can acquire the Clinton infrastructure and consolidate it with [...]

From the troops on the ground, a different picture:

Upbeat Clinton Team Denies Gloomy Reports

On media conference call, spokesman Wolfson and supporters bat away suggestions the campaign fears a loss to Obama. Ohio Gov. Strickland: “There’s no discouragement here on the ground in Ohio… I am very confident, and with every passing day I feel more encouraged….” Wolfson: “‘Momentum’ is a media storyline. That is not an issue on which [...]

Tags: 2008 Elections, Hillary Clinton