Barack Obama won the Democratic nomination tonight, but you couldn't tell that if you were listening to Hillary Clinton's speech. I really thought she would have the good sense to know when the fight is over. But her refusal to concede tonight went from determination to derangement. Everybody likes a good tough fighter, but no one likes someone who keeps hitting after the bell has rung. It's ugly.
Watch her speech here (this is the part where she refuses to acknowledge that Obama has won) and then we explain how crazy this decision is:
Then Obama spoke and he was very gracious to her, even though he had already heard that she wouldn't concede. What more does he have to do? He passed the magic number. He has more pledged delegates, super delegates, overall delegates (and more popular votes too, despite Clinton's maniacal and completely unjustifiable claims to the contrary). The race was to get to a majority of the delegates -- and he got there. What is there not to concede?
There is one possible explanation for Hillary's actions tonight, I explain that in the clip below. First you'll see Obama's historic speech (the part where he claims victory) and then hear the possible reason Hillary is still hanging around in this race:
By the way, did you see McCain's speech tonight? Wow, that was embarrassing. It was anemic, lame and lacked even one percent of the energy of Clinton or Obama's speech. Unless some world changing event happens, McCain doesn't stand a chance. Anyone who saw Obama's speech and McCain's speech tonight can see that plain as day.
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31. Hillary may have lost the nomination, but she is setting up the model for future women candidates. She is the epitome of feminine strength and courage. I have never admired her more, and I will continue to believe that she WILL carry our issues and concerns with her for the rest of her life. Those of you in politics............get it?........................she is Woman!!!! How could anyone know, and she is showing everyone, persistence, smarts, accuracy, multi-task oriented, and never ever giving up for the American people.
Ruth at 1:51PM on Jun 4th 2008
32. Please, somebody go medicate Okane. He's off his pills again.
Will somebody post some thoughtful opinions, instead of inflammatory rhetoric that means nothing?
Captain is the only one so far.
Linda at 2:08PM on Jun 4th 2008
33. Kent, there is nothing wrong with Obama's phrase.
You're just being a dick.
Linda at 2:11PM on Jun 4th 2008
34. I am no Hillary lover, believe me, but she is hardly the first runner up not to end their campaign. Remember, Mitt Romney "suspended" his camapaign, did not officially end it. My guess is the second in line vote getter hangs around in case something happens to the front runner.
And Ang - exactly what is the issue with Hillary being the Senator from New York? Last I checked, she won her Senate seat fair and square. It is not her fault the GOP failed to run anyone viable against her in 2000 and 2006 - even though the Republicans swore up and down they would get her knocked out of the Senate.
David S. at 2:41PM on Jun 4th 2008
35. Hillary is just playing hard ball with the big boys. Good for her. So Obama expects her to bow out gracefully and then go into the kitchen to make some coffee? Nooo. If Obama is not LEAPING t offer her the VP slot then she should just take it to the convention and make him work for his nomination, as he will have to do for the Presidency. He is the Affirmative Action president, but she isn't going to hand him anything, unlike many of you.
You want it? You earn it. No concession before all the delegates declare and/or the Convention.
Obama's kiss-ass speech was because he wants her to hand him 18 mil votes with nothing in return.
NO WAY!!!
think at 2:43PM on Jun 4th 2008
36. BITTER Hillary supporters are becoming even more viscious.
The Republican National Committee is already running video of Hillary saying that McCain would be a better president than Obama.
Hillary has done enough damage. Past time to kick her to the curb. She can take her BITTER supporters with her.
The only excuse for keeping Hillary around is the old adage, "I'd rather have her inside my tent, pissing out, than outside my tent, pissing in."
Captain Negative at 3:01PM on Jun 4th 2008
37. I like how commentators, elitist democrats, always try to diminish the importance of half the democratic party. I'm told that I have the Clinton talking points down pat, but it's just that I truly do believe in Clinton. Call it whatever pop-psychology term you want. Obama only clinched the nomination because of SUPER-delegates. Another group of elitist democrats I'd like to have a word with. Full disclosure: White-Hispanic Male, and an elitist democrat.
Alex at 3:04PM on Jun 4th 2008
38. What the hell are YOU talking about? NOBODY is the nominee until the convention and since he did NOT reach it with pledged delegates, it could always change. Superdelegates can change their minds.
I hope Hillary stays in until the convention because I am quite sure even more anti-American racist information will be coming out about Obama shortly. Hopefully, the Democratic party will smarten up before the convention!
Susan at 3:35PM on Jun 4th 2008
39. Your article leads one to believe that in your opinion the one who gives the best speech wins! How stupid of you. There is more important things to consider than that. You are a jerk and should be fired from your job!
Susan at 3:46PM on Jun 4th 2008
40. Its been a long primary fight for the Democrats, but at least we had two exciting and inspiring candidates.
The Republicans had it easy. ALL of their candidates were boring.
Remember that sad Republican line up: McCrusty, Huckabee, Thompson, and I forget the rest of the names.
randy at 3:55PM on Jun 4th 2008
41. Alex
The Democratic Party is not what you think it is. It is a party of power hungry elitist. That is why they concocted the super delegate system and the proportional awarding of pledged delegates. By the Republican delegate system of winner take all, Clinton would have long ago been the nominee.
Also, had the mainstream media done it's job and not withheld the releasing of the facts of Obama and his scumbag/shady/terrorist associates, Obama would not have had a chance of getting the nomination.
Paul Sparcello at 4:01PM on Jun 4th 2008
42. Losers all. "Billary"'s attitude of entitlement has led to her reprobate mind. A word of wisdom to Obama- Do NOT make her your VP! Remember the election with Ferraro as VP candidate????
Sherrybee at 4:08PM on Jun 4th 2008
43. One of the main problems I have with Obama is the potential first lady.
Uncla Al at 4:35PM on Jun 4th 2008
44. Cenk : In his presidential race, the "Lion of the Senate" Edward Moore Kennedy did not concede until the Democratic convention was well underway. No one critized him. If it was okay for a man not to concede, why is it not okay for a woman. Please try to be consistent in your petty sexism.
longwalker at 4:38PM on Jun 4th 2008
45. Linda
Hillary has class.
Linda, your sounding more and more like you live in a trailer park. Trash, pure trash.post #33
A Linda Quote #32 "Will someone post some thoughtful opinions. Instead of inflammatory Rhetoric that means nothing"
Then Linda write Post #33 A thoughtful opinion????
Robert OKane at 5:04PM on Jun 4th 2008