Monday, May 12, 2008

Walkabout in West Virginia

While Barack Obama may have garnered enough superdelegates to take the lead, Hillary Clinton still refuses to concede defeat. She is advocating a dum spiro spero, while I breathe, I hope, policy. Clinton is attempting to ensure, unlike the Pyrrhic victory in Indiana, that she is declared the unambiguous victor in West Virginia. Maybe she will be successful? Let us wait and see what the polls reveal.

Each candidate has immured his or herself in West Virginia politics, touring the state and issuing resplendent speeches. Although Clinton is ahead by a 40-point margin in West Virginia, Obama has consistently surprised the citizenry with his uncanny ability to obtain superdelegates despite a loss.

The candidates face off on Tuesday, with severe pressure on Clinton to succeed or relinquish her bid for the presidency. One thing is certain; a tumultuous and controversial race will soon continue to persist until a nominee is named.

-JCarmel

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