Hillary And Bill: We Aren't Going Anywhere

**UPDATED 03.29**

In an article on the obstacles Hillary Clinton faces in regards to winning the nomination, The New York Times notes that despite the increasing pressure on her to step aside, Clinton is still refusing to give an inch:

Compounding the challenge, one of Mr. Obama's most prominent supporters, Senator Patrick J. Leahy of Vermont, said Mrs. Clinton should quit the race because she hurt Mr. Obama "more than anything John McCain has said."

The Clinton campaign showed resolve in the face of the developments, rallying supporters and donors and enlisting prominent surrogates to fight back. Mrs. Clinton told aides that she would not be "bullied out" of the race.

In a conversation with two Democratic allies, she compared the situation to the "big boys" trying to bully a woman, according to interviews with them.

On the campaign trail, Mrs. Clinton said she was in the contest to stay.

On Friday both Clintons struck defiant notes on the trail in response to recent suggestions from leading Democrats that Hillary should end her campaign.

From MSNBC:

Just in case you were wondering what Hillary Clinton's No. 1 fan thinks of recent calls for her to drop out of the race for the Democratic nomination, Bill Clinton has three words for you: "Bunch of Bull."

"All these people tell you, 'Aw, we oughta shut this thing down now; the Democrats are so divided,'" Clinton said at a campaign event here. "That's a bunch of bull."

From the New York Times Caucus blog:

To answer questions that have been swirling around her candidacy all day, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived here in northwest Indiana - just a few miles from her Democratic rival's home on Chicago's South Side - to unequivocally say she has no intention of leaving the presidential race.

"There are millions of reasons to continue this race: people in Pennsylvania and Indiana and North Carolina and all of the contests yet to come," Mrs. Clinton said. "This is a very close race and clearly I believe strongly that everyone should have their voices heard and their votes counted and that includes Michigan and Florida."

Then, she added: "There is a lot still to be done and I'm looking forward to campaigning hard over the next several months."

Comments

[dahpunkster]

good for Hilary hope you don't quit, keeping my fingers crossed for you

[GOP4MoreTears]

Senator Clinton has been harmful for progressive women.

[bitabingbitabangbitaboom]

BilliBob will be speaking at the local high school next week...................I`ll be holding a very simple sign..........................

"GO HOME"

[donaldw6]

After 44 primaries of various kinds, Obama has won 30 by an average margin of 53% - 47% (1408 - 1251). Think of it! After more than 80% of the primary contests, each contest equates to a 53% - 47% Obama win. That's commanding.

Even if we ignore all of Hillary's bad behavior (which I can't actually do), these results alone should be enough. The people have spoken. If we could guarantee no more kneecapping, I would be content to let things continue, just for the record. But it's naive to expect Hillary to play it clean the rest of the way, and since she won't, I say again, Hillary Sit Down!

[Opinionater]

Where are your tax returns, Sen. Clinton? Got vetted?

[Amminadab]

Taxes returns aren't due until April 15.

[KimberlyKay]

What about the returns from 2000-2006. Surely they have aren't been prepared and filed?

[MalcolmB]

Here's the most important thing you need to know about this race: it's neck-and-neck.

Only 130 delegates separate Hillary from Senator Obama -- and that's not counting Florida and Michigan. The difference in popular vote is less than 1 percent, and millions of voters have yet to make their voices heard. This election should be about their choice.

But now we're hearing people -- elected officials, party members, and Obama campaign surrogates -- call for Hillary to pull out.

This is Obama's same old "Bare Knuckle Politics" showing through. Have a look at this article to read more about how Obama used "regular old politics" to win in Illionois:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/chi-0704030881apr04,0,6468332.story

Don't let Obama's overzealous supporters get the best of America's voters! Stand strong, support Hillary.

[KimberlyKay]

The race is not neck and neck. You need to do some basic math and you will see for yourself. I have already done the math (feel free to check it). For Senator Clinton to pass Senator Obama and only by 3 delegates, she would need to win all of the remaining contests by 64%. Even if you throw Michigan and Florida in there as is, she doesn't pick up enough delegates to make much of a difference -- she would need to win all of the remaining contests by 62%. Now, so far, Senator Clinton has won one state by 64% or more and that was Arkansas.

Now, if you want 72% of the superdelegates to pick Senator Clinton over Senator Obama (which is what she would need to take the nomination), these people could do this tomorrow. Voting will not change this.

I am a zealous supporter of my own ability to change Washington. What is your excuse?

[douglos]

I will have great moral difficulty supporting any candidate that voted AGAINST a cluster bomb BAN like Hillary did. Are all of you Hillary supporters cluster bomb fans also? Well take note, you are witnessing clusters last stand. But you people that would vote for McCain instead of Obama or Hillary need to just stay at home and have your little tantrums there. Anyone who would vote for continuing the worst mis-leadership in U.S. history is going to be just as responsible as those who voted Bush into office in the first place. Responsible for the further ethical and moral demise of America and the systematic dismantling of the Constitution. Thanks for the bankruptcy too. That's right, from your voting ignorance.

[JohnKemp]

Obama & his followers just don't "get it."

Begging & pleading for your opponent to quit is not a sign of strength.

[nomobull]

too bad contrary to your post he is on record saying the opposite.

[RealMrBill]

Sorta like al Maliki pleading for the militias to turn over their guns. That ain't gonna happen, either.

[BOBZILLA]

Pay attention. Obama told her to stay in as long as she wants.

(It's not always a good idea to use the Clinton campaign talking points as your sole source of information.)

[BOBZILLA]

Or, JohnKemp, perhaps you've simply "misspoken"?

[IHawk]

Help me out here, I'm new to this politics thing. As I understand the argument, we need to resolve the Michigan/Florida issue or else those voters will be disenfranchised. At the same time we all need to recognize that superdelegates are free to overrule the popular will of the people if they so choose. I'm just an amatuer, but aren't those two arguments inconsistent?

[morticia]

she can stay as long as she wants, OH LOOK she`s starting to grow mold!!

[Manx]

"We're not going anywhere.":

I agree. They're not going anywhere in the primary, another reason for Hillary to drop out now.

[loper2008]

Wow, i think it's bad for her campaign to keep them together as a couple and say, "we aren't going anywhere." It totally undermines her credibility to be linked so strongly to her man. Hillary does better when Bill is muzzled and sitting in a corner. Maybe this nomination will be resolved sooner than we think ...

[DuckofDeath]

They can't leave...they've been pinned down by sniper fire.

[Independent voter]

You got that right willie.

You and hillary aren't goin' anywhere. You are most definately not going to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

[mediahack]

In other news today :
‘Mugabe must go, and he must go now’ - headline The Times .

Now that's plea makes a lot of sense. Mugabe is a bloody dictator.

Calling for Hillary to leave is outrageous.

HRC has won the hearts and minds of over 9.500,000 Democratic voters. To date she has 47% of the vote. She'll win big in Pennsylvania, and she'll win the overall popular vote of the primaries.
The super delegates will do the right thing in the end.

[KimberlyKay]

Nah, to pass Senator Obama Senator Clinton would need to win 64% of the remaining contests. This is not going to happen as I am certain you are aware. But, once Senator Clinton does not win anything -- once you see that she has lost in the primaries (which she has at this point) will you at least agree to support Senator Obama? After all, the winner of this contest is obviously the stronger candidate and the person best able to get something done after election.

[infinity]

Hillary should join up with Nader and run as the It's ALL About Me vanity party, or even Condi for a Glass Ceiling identity party.

[dvdpt]

Hillary and Bill Clinton your dynasity is over !
It is time for the young and educated generation to take this
GREAT COUNTRY TO PROSPERITY AND PEACE !
If you really want what is good for this country you would drop out of this election !

[butchie65]

What an embarrassment Hillary and Bill will be for those future kids that Chelsea wants to have. She stated the other day her mother wants grandchildren and Hillary told her she didn't. Hillary wouldn't have time to watch them, she is to busy destroying the country.