I know this topic has already been beaten to fine paste everywhere including sajhaland, but the question still remains: who among Obama and Clinton is going to compete against the republican old man McCain in the coming presidential bid in November?

Today's primary in Pennsylvania is important for both of them, perhaps more so for Clinton. With just over a month to go before the completion of all nationwide primaries, here's what I feel about today's contest:

1) If Clinton loses, in my personal opinion, it's over for her.
 
2) If she wins, and by a hefty margin (say a double digit lead, like she did in Ohio), the fight is going all the way to the 'brokered' convention in August, unless Obama manages to literally crush the lady (:P) in NC and IN primaries next month (which is not very likely although Obama may walk away with wins there by slim margins)

3)If she manages to pull off a win by a small margin, say (5-7)%, we will still find ourselves in the same damn vicious circle as far as uncertainty is concerned but sooner or later, this is going to go in favor of Obama (again that's what I personally feel).

So, unless Clinton wins by a double digit lead, it's still Obama vs. McCain.

And this is my take (based on my gut feeling :P) :
Clinton is going to win by 9%  (meaning one more or perhaps few more months of 'bitter' verbal exchange and plenty of drama to be showcased and unfolded)

hmmm...caps i too am looking forward to an upset (will prove good for the party in the long run and against the republicans). don't see it coming though. but fingers crossed. :D

Mark my words;
the prospect of Sex, Money and Power make you do things you initially never wanted to do.
Despite being excellent candidates, these big three have been dragging each other into the mire since the other weakest links got voted out. After all, that's politics which is played out in similar fashion anywhere in the world.

I do agree that zeal in the people who were following the primaries closely has certainly died down significantly.

I am doing good, kind of busy. I check this site but don' t  feel like writing. What about you?

I also think McCain will be the one to win the election, i have lost respect for both democratic candidates. Once Obama becomes candidate, you will see more of the dirty laundry coming from Obama. As for Hillary everybody knows who she is. So who ever becomes nominee its like a win win situation for republicans.
 Have you noticed that dick morris, i hate that fat man, as soon as he starts speaking, i just change my channel.  I like watching news but lately i just switch my channel when ever there is election cat fat coverage.

" Have you noticed that dick morris, i hate that fat man, as soon as he starts speaking, i just change my channel. "

Lol SS, that is funny. What did you notice then if you changed the channel?

Haddock is in philly:0 .Philly pretsels are the best ones esp with the cheese. I lived near philly for a while, actually for few years. I'll always remember eagles losing superbowl to Patriots.

Loote: Well, if you met three criteria then you are more sajhaholic than me. ANd ya, what were u so "thankful" of?

Oh well Maverick, i mean that he has so much hatred towards Hillary Clinton, when ever he is in TV,he just talks crappy about Hillary, i guess talks more crappy than the republicans do. One think i hate about him is the way he bends his mouth while talking about Hillary Clinton.

LOL SS,
yeah i know. that guy, dick morris hahaha.. is a vehement clinton hater since the mid nighties. He used to work for them clintons though and actually helped Bill with strategies to win governorship in Arkansas back in the late 70s (?) and also in the presidential race of '96..I heard he has written a book called 'condi vs. hillary' where he states that only condolezza can stop clinton from securing the place at white house. LOL! haven't read the book though..

Mav,
I don't think i deserve to be in the elitist sajhaolic group coz my shoulders are not stout enough to carry such demanding responsibilities hence I am thankful that i don't qualify LOL!. I just skimmed through the criteria yesterday and as far as I remember, only two(could be three, i am not sure) apply to me...and there were like more than 10 of them. so i think i am disqualified hahaha.

hydie,
even your TSO's 'chick'en could not do the trick for Obama...hahaha.....

so, interestingly enough, Obama left PA before the end of the day. He is in IN re....jeez, why did he have to run so early hahaha...thought he was quite a sport to hold the address in PA itself. saw his little clip where he was literally whining and admitting he's not getting good enough support from the blue-collars.

so all in all, this condition is akin to the great sunil gavaskar on the crease...i am gonna switch off my tv for few months

Loote,

"...i am gonna switch off my tv for few months "

Obama supporter??

No! Clinton....... Chelsea Clinton

 ^That's what I thought 

Not yet not even now......it didn turn out to be final....and its bugging everyone in democratic party. However, beyond or before ‘final frontier’ thing, Sen. Loote was right in most of his commentary. :D

 

This confusion hitting other camp too....they don’t know to whom should they rely on.....sexist or racist.

Hillary is going to make her victory speech in a momment - Hillary leading by 10 points with 56 % precedings.

 

55%- 45%

Hillary is   there right now for her victory speech .

61 precedings - difference 8 % - Hillary

 

Howard Dean wants this race to end by June if Hillary wins tonight.

 

I guess Loote  and Haddock are too busy gobbling shots of tequila and oh ya Kun Pao chciken.

Hey Dr,
whats up, haven't talk to you for a while? How are things in boston?

Mavrick,

Boston is getting warmer, looks like Spring is finally here !!

Saw some blooms too !

Eyes are little itchy and sneezing a lot.

Teaching my daughter how to roller blade.

 

Are you from Dallas ?

Nope, I am near boston too
I guess, I once told you, I would be there at your home to eat shis kabab, lol

I thought ur daughter is just a toddler, she can now roller blade.
So enjoying ur parenthood huh!!. That must be good

btw, always enjoyed ur Gazals.Always been a silent reader coz i dont think i have enough knowledge  of literature to comment on such majestic verses.
cheers!!

Clinton claims victory in Pennsylvania primary

 

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (CNN) -- Sen. Hillary Clinton claimed victory in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, beating out Sen. Barack Obama after a bruising seven-week campaign...

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/04/22/pa.primary/index.html