I watch the ripples change their size
But never leave the stream
Of warm impermanence
And so the days float through my eyes
But still the days seem the same
And these children that you spit on
As they try to change their worlds
Are immune to your consultations
They're quite aware of what they're goin' through

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Same as It Ever Was

So, yawn. Clinton won at pretty close to the expected margin (right now it's around 9%, expect it to change, expect to have news conferences to explain that change). Pennsylvania had their moment in the Sun, and just like Ohio, many people crossed over from the Republican Party to vote in the Democratic primary.

Since I listen to a lot of talk radio (NPR), there's this running thread about how many Republicans have crossed over to vote for Hillary, and this is why she's winning (seriously, many comments on the shows about). Well, I hate to bust some people's bubbles, but from the PD Report (many weeks ago) and exit polling from Pennsylvania, most are crossing over to vote for Obama. This is in spite of Limbaugh's call to action. Sorry, Rush just isn't all that motivating anymore.

Unless someone wins some state really big, this will be settled at the convention by just how many people jump ship and for whom. Super-delegates and regular delegates alike. Keep in mind, just like the Electorate, delegates may be pledged, but they're not shackled.

Another point I'd like to make to the Clinton Campaign, no matter who starts the mudslinging, Hillary will always be perceived as the bad one. Seriously. Yes, I'm paying more attention to the speeches on both sides this time, both sides are slinging the same amount. The difference is Obama is more subtle in the attacks, Hillary is more direct. So, embrace that perception. You're going to be painted that way no matter what you do. Relax about it.

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