Clinton Not Mailing It In?

Now that it is even more clear that Clinton has lost the democratic nomination to Barack Obama, I wish I could say that Hillary Clinton is finally starting to coast her way to withdrawing from this campaign. You know, she could enter a mode where she spends only on her personal travel and apperances and does not organize in the upcoming states. This, so she can squirrel away all contribution money to offset her debt rather than further her campaign.

These appearances would be followed by a (*cough* *cough* sudden) withdrawal contrary to every statement she makes leading up to it. A take-the-contribution-money-and-dissapear kind of thing. Normally, I would expect this, even if it is typical despicable politician behavior.

However, as I've said many times before, Hillary is going to the convention. Even if she loses the remaining contests, she is going. Even if she is blown out, she is going. The only thing that may stop her is enough superdelegates committing to Obama so that Obama has, not a simple majority - that won't stop Hillary, the complete magic number of total delegates as stipulated by the primary rules.

And even THAT, I think might not be enough for Hillary. Since superdelegate commitments are not recorded votes, there's still a convention scenario for Hillary, where back room dealing can win the day.

The only question is, how much uglier will she get. Brace yourselves. She ain't no Huckabee.

~Ryutgarve~