Jackson Free Press

Even as Hillary Clinton is trying to claim a major victory last night—and seems to think that Ohio speaks for the nation—her wins Tuesday netted her 12 new delegates when all was said and done, according to the Associated Press. Still, even though she still trails Obama by 101 delegates, she is hinting today that he should be her vice president (because Ohio said so):

Asked on CBS's "The Early Show" whether she and Obama should be on the same ticket, Clinton said: "That may be where this is headed, but of course we have to decide who is on the top of ticket. I think the people of Ohio very clearly said that it should be me."

Regardless, here in Mississippi, suddenly our primary matters. Brace yourselves for some long-overdue attention from the Democrats.

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99040

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Obama as her VP. In her dreams. She knows that to have any chance she'll have to have Obama. Luckily, if Obama is the nominee, he won't have to have Hillary! Stop the madness! Vote Obama in the primary! And, I am glad to see TX being more progressive than we would have thought from a southern state. Don't fool yourselves, states like OH and MI are not as friendly to blacks as one thinks when they think North vs. South. And, Hillary is already a step behind in MS since she hasn't even opened an office here or recruited any big names like Obama has with the likes of Mabus. I hope voters keep that in mind. How often did Bill or Gore even come here for any kind of support?

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pikersam

Date

2008-03-05T11:39:30-06:00

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99041

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2008 Contact: Press Office, 703-875-1271 [email][email protected][/email] President Clinton To Campaign In Mississippi This Friday, March 7 The Clinton campaign today announced President Bill Clinton will campaign in Mississippi this Friday, March 7, attending events in Hattiesburg, Meridian, and Tupelo. Additional details forthcoming. ###

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DonnaLadd

Date

2008-03-05T12:19:56-06:00

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99042

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actually, that would be a very cool ticket. Clinton/Obama would be pretty much unstoppable, I think. I'll probably vote Clinton, though I tend to change my mind about 8 times a day. Whatever happens, this presidential election is way less scary than any in recent history. None of the candidates are a total embarassment to the country as a whole. The dems get to choose between a woman and a black man (how fun is that!), and, if McCain were to win the presidency, at least he says he'll end the US practice of torture. It's a year of fun choices, no matter how you slice it. And, um, Clinton did win a major victory last night, taking both Texas and Ohio. Doesn't get much bigger than those two.

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kate

Date

2008-03-05T12:25:30-06:00

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99043

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If I was a Hillary supporter I would be insulted she didn't think enough of Mississippi to come herself.

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BubbaT

Date

2008-03-05T12:26:46-06:00

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99044

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Man, closest race in ages and we're still also-rans for attention from presidential candidates. As far as I'm concerned, Democrats had a lock on this state ever since the civil war and look how far we've come.

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Ironghost

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2008-03-05T12:39:27-06:00

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99045

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Who would've thunk it? The Clinton campaign didn't count on the Democratic race lasting this long. Heck, she thought Super Tuesday would be the end-all-be-all. But despite yesterday's victories, she has to win every contest by 20 or more percentage points. Wyoming has a caucus this Saturday and Obama does very well in caucuses. Then Mississippi is next. Also, North Carolina, which has a high black population--which Obama has been able to county on--has not voted yet and his neighboring state of Indiana also hasn't voted. Even if there's a re-do in Florida and Michigan, I don't think will be enough for Hillary to overtake Obama in the delegate count. Unless divine intervention takes over and wins every state from here on out, the only thing she did last night was bought more time to delay Obama's inevitable nomination.

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golden eagle

Date

2008-03-05T13:19:38-06:00

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99046

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actually, that would be a very cool ticket. Clinton/Obama would be pretty much unstoppable, I think. It would be a winning ticket, but if the nomination comes down to the convention, then I don't think it will happen. The winning nominee also has is (or her) VP designee named before the convention.

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golden eagle

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2008-03-05T13:28:45-06:00

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99047

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eagle, I don't think it will happen either. I just wish it would.

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kate

Date

2008-03-05T13:39:07-06:00

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99048

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I agree Kate. People don't have to like Hillary or Obama for that matter while liking the other, but together, I think they would make a good team. My big fear is that the constant bickering might do more harm than good. In other words, die hard fans of Hillary might vote for McCain if Obama gets the nomination and vice versa, potentially sticking us another 4 years of a crazy republican. Just hope for the best.

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Puck

Date

2008-03-05T14:31:46-06:00