Hillary's "we win the big states" rationale

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Onceler

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Hillary's campaign has gone so far as to say that the states Obama has won have mainly been "insignificant, irrelevant" states, and that she has won the states that Dems are going to need in November: CA, NY, OH, MA, etc.

This was echoed with an editorial this morning on RCP, called "Obama's math problem," and arguing that he'll have a tough time in November without those states.

Does anyone in their right mind think that there is any danger of Obama losing CA, NY & MA to McCain? Not to mention that the guy won WI & MO, 2 states that are always back & forth.

As for OH, given the state of the economy, I have a very hard time believing that he can't be competitive there, especially considering the turnout #'s for Dems. It's not like the folks who voted Hillary are going to stay home with so much at stake for them.
 
gonzojournals said:
Just like no doubt he would win the other day, right?
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Turnout in OH was almost 2-1 in favor of the Dems. Yes, McCain had the nomination wrapped up, but we've seen that in other big states since the beginning.

The economy there is tanking, and likely to only get worse. If the GOP pulls off a win there, it would be a miracle.
 
And who ever said there was "no doubt" he would win OH? He was down 20 points there just 2 weeks ago. The Obama campaign never thought they had it...
 
Onceler said:
Turnout in OH was almost 2-1 in favor of the Dems. Yes, McCain had the nomination wrapped up, but we've seen that in other big states since the beginning.

The economy there is tanking, and likely to only get worse. If the GOP pulls off a win there, it would be a miracle.
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I don't think the Republicans have won an election without winning Ohio so the Buckeye State can expect to be inundated with political ads for the remainder of the year.
 
Onceler said:
Hillary's campaign has gone so far as to say that the states Obama has won have mainly been "insignificant, irrelevant" states, and that she has won the states that Dems are going to need in November: CA, NY, OH, MA, etc.

This was echoed with an editorial this morning on RCP, called "Obama's math problem," and arguing that he'll have a tough time in November without those states.

Does anyone in their right mind think that there is any danger of Obama losing CA, NY & MA to McCain? Not to mention that the guy won WI & MO, 2 states that are always back & forth.

As for OH, given the state of the economy, I have a very hard time believing that he can't be competitive there, especially considering the turnout #'s for Dems. It's not like the folks who voted Hillary are going to stay home with so much at stake for them.
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It's just stupid campaign spin. Your right. Cali aint' voting for Grandpa.
 
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