As Obama pulled off a great victory in Vermont’s primary (59% vs. 39%), the same night he lost in Rhode Island, Ohio (44% to 54%), and the Texas primary to Democratic rival Hillary Clitnon. Now that Clinton is back in the race, Obama must continue campaigning fiercely to secure the nomination. In addition, while it is uncertain whether Obama or Clinton will receive the Democratic nomination, it is highly probable that Obama will be part of the executive branch in 2009 (either as President or Vice President). This week Clinton has hinted on her desire to appoint Obama as vice president, if she receives the nomination. I believe that Obama would surely accept this position. First, it would be a horrible political move for Obama to not accept Clinton’s offer if she wins the nomination. In addition, this experience as Vice President will help secure a future as President.
Furthermore, after Obama’s disappointing results, Obama assumed a harsher tone. In addition, he began attacking Clinton again, a sharp contrast to their recent debates. For example, Obama asserted, “"One of the things, you know, I hope people start asking is what exactly is this foreign experience that she's claiming." " I have not seen any evidence that she is better equipped to handle a crisis." As the next primaries occur, it will be interesting to watch their relationship. While Clinton leads in Pennsylvania polls (46% to 37%), Obama resumed his momentum by winning in Wyoming this weekend.
However, while Obama has 1,567 delegates and Clinton has 1,462, it is impossible for either candidate to receive the nomination before the Democratic Convention. For example, Obama needs 658 delegates in order to receive the necessary 2,025 delegates and become the nominee. However, there are only 600 delegates remaining (this includes Puerto Rico’s caucuses on June 7th). On the other hand, if the Democratic party decides to count the Democratic votes in Michigan and Florida, an individual suggests (with hypothetical delegates in the future primaries/caucuses) that Obama could receive the nomination by May 20th.
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I think it is a little ridiculous how Clinton can be saying that she would have Obama as her vice-president when she is currently in second place. Obviously she is thinking from a hypothetical perspective, but I still think it is a little premature. I still believe Obama will get the nomination, but he does need to maintain a solid amount of momentum leading up to the Democratic National Convention.
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