Tom Brokaw Says Obama Has 50 More Superdelegates in His Back Pocket

[dkf]

http://thepage.time.com/2008/03/04/tom-brokaw-says-obama-has-50-more-superdelegates-in-his-back-pocket/

See link for video.

[Kurt_and_Hunter]

1. I thought he was just happy to see me!

[KittyWampus]

3. good line! LOL

[Adelante]

14. Nice

:D

[Coexist]

29. you just made me laugh out loud (really!) in a hospital waiting room.

Now everyone is looking at me!

[Mme. Defarge]

52. "Come up sometime, see me ...

I'll tell your fortune."

[VolcanoJen]

79. *** snort!! ***

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[KittyWampus]

2. NBC News superreporter cites a source “very close to the Obama campaign” who says the additional sup

NBC News superreporter cites a source “very close to the Obama campaign” who says the additional superdelegates are “ready to go public before too long.”

[dkf]

6. Terry McAuliffe says "Wow". Sounds stunned.

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

57. also the phone ad is hurting them in Tx, and Penn is distancing himself

so it looks like failure is in the works.

[Exultant Democracy]

67. Penn could be playing mind games, who knows what he thinks he knows

but we all know that whatever Penn says it isn't big news it is very inside so it can be his way of lowing expectations without doing any real damage to Clinton.

[Zachstar]

30. They ought to keep that a bit more secret.

But alas I look forward to them flocking to Obama if this is true.

This needs to end.

[KittyWampus]

71. I think Clinton touting McCain's experience over Obama has killed any support for her going further.

[Mme. Defarge]

55. Tomorrow morning

would be good.

[liberalnurse]

4. That pocket is about to be picked.....

Hillary will take Ohio, Texas, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and Mississippi.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

7. I'm With You With The Exception Of Mississippi

And if Obama loses TX, RI, and OH tonight the Supers will sit on their hands till June...

[book_worm]

44. Not if Obama ends up winning more delegates even if he loses

popular vote in Texas--if that happens.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

65. He's Sinking In The Polls Against Great Grand Pa McCain

He will probably lose OH, TX, and RI tonight... He will lose PN before the race is over...The Rezko story is gaining traction...

I don't want to rain on your parade...

He's doing great...

[JackORoses]

76. you are smart enough to know that this is all but over.

This will not last until PA.

Obama is doing great.

[cali]

73. Nope. This is it for her

She has no way to catch up and the SDs are sending a big message to her. Oh, and Obama just picked up another SD today. The Supers don't want this going on until June or August. They'll end it.

[papau]

8. Texas/Miss maybe not-but I agree she will end up with more total votes and moral claim to nomination

[dkf]

11. No, moral claim to the nom = more pledged delegates

Not gonna happen.

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

58. there's nothing moral about her destruction of the democratic party

she is poison to the Democratic Party, to Howard Dean, and to the 50 state strategy.

Candidates in our state are worried - they say if Hillary gets the nomination somehow,
that it will hurt them on the downticket.

It will drive GOP turnout like crazy, plus half of the country already despises her.

[thoughtcrime1984]

80. Less total votes and less delegates

equals back to the Senate, Mrs. Rodham-Clinton.

[JimGinPA]

9. Why Do You Post Stupid Crap Like This?

Is there a disconnect somewhere?

[liberalnurse]

43. You lack insight into the politics of today's voter so I'll let you learn from the wiser

more experienced Democrat, Me.

All I can say is "You'll see". O8)

[JimGinPA]

48. You Give Yourself Far To Much Credit In Regard To Intellect

But, given that, it doesn't surprise me you don't recognize your own itellectual deficiency.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

70. Oh, she knows the score.

She knows about how Oprah is in league with the Jews to control the world's media, and influence the election.

:crazy:

She's on to us!

[JackORoses]

78. you are really going to have the floor drop out from under you soon, you'll see

if you are 'experienced' like Hillary, than you can keep that to yourself

[Blue_Roses]

10. Mississippi?

now that's a real stretch...

[texas_indy]

35. Not Texas, that is Obama's. (nt)

[Alhena]

46. Mississippi? Are you joking? I live here - she will be trounced

this state is 40% black, and the Democratic voters are overwhelmingly black.

And Mississippi will be the last primary for almost 6 weeks- so the last result for that period will be a Hillary trouncing.

[Mags]

60. Are you saying that the 40% blacks are all for Obama?

[Alhena]

66. Pretty much, yeah

[woolldog]

82. LOL

[THUNDER HANDS]

62. 50 superdelegates is the equivilent of winning BOTH Ohio and Texas

[cali]

72. bwahahahaha. Mississippi?

Not a chance. TX? She may scrape it out, but it's doubtful. Hill is done. Only Hill and and the hillarians don't realize that. And if she stays in until PA, she'll get hammered. 50 SD endorsements are the coup de grace.

[Oleladylib]

5. the news from little wimpy tommy..wow!

[Apollo11]

12. Most superdelegates will go with whoever they think has the best chance of winning in November.

The fact is they are free to change their minds back and forth between now and the Convention.

[pampango]

25. The sd's are free to do as they wish and I am free to react to what they do, as I wish.

Unless something drastic happens between now and the convention, the sd's could be in an unenviable situation.

If the sd's use their collective "wisdom" to chose the nominee with fewer pledged delegates (which they are free to do), they would risk fracturing the party (which unfortunately might happen no matter whom they choose). I sure hope we are not painting ourselves into a corner.

[OhioBlue]

13. they should have endorsed already

and helped us put Obama over the top today.

[Medusa]

16. They're waiting to deliver the knockout blow to Hillary

:rofl:

[dkf]

17. Sounds like its the end stroke.

Its 3 a.m. on March 5th...

[Tatiana]

34. No. I agree with this "strategery." Timing is everything. n/t

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

61. she's got to burn a few more bridges before enough are ready to send her packing

she has to poison the well.

[writes3000]

15. And that was before Hillary's HUGE gaffe yesterday

Now that it's clear she is pumping up McCain over Obama. Just watch the superdelegates run towards Obama.

[TlalocW]

18. How many superdelegates in total are there?

TlalocW

[tekisui]

84. 796.

Of which around 240 have endorsed Hillary.

Around 194 have endorsed Obama.

Around 287 have yet to endorse.

Another 50 for Obama would close the only gap that Hillary has a lead in, the Superdelegate count.

[JimGinPA]

19. I Believe There Are A Large Number Ready To Push Her Out Too

K&R

[SoFlaJet]

20. Damn Terry McCauliffe

looked like he swallowed a rock when he heard Brokaw say that-you see how his whole facial structure seemed to change?

[City Lights]

24. I noticed that too.

His face spoke volumes.

[Perky]

27. Bet his first call when he gets off the air is to Ickes....lol

[my3boyz]

36. Perhaps he pooped in his pants! lol

[blm]

51. Terry "Hillary would've won 2000 and 2004 by 10%' McAuliffe? THAT Terry McAuliffe?

The head of the DNC who, after 2000's blatant theft, let the RNC gain near total control of the election process at every level where the votes are allowed, cast and counted for 2002 and 2004 elections?

THAT Terry McAuliffe?

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

63. OMG LOL (Cackle cackle) he nearly swallowed his tongue!

McCauliffe:

"WOW!"

[Bigleaf]

74. That look on his face was priceless!

[NJSecularist]

21. Yes!

That would help brunt the blow from Hillary wins in Texas and Ohio tonight, if they happen.

Hopefully he announces them tonight. :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[SoFlaJet]

32. Obama is going to shock the world tonight with a sweep NJS

the MSM has been playing up HRC for the past week-I mean when you see the 3AM commercial like 11 times in one day on MSNBC-talk about free advertising-much to their chagrin Obama will put this away starting tomorrow-think good thoughts-we NEED this for the good of the country and our children. Hillary would mean a McCain presidency

[NJSecularist]

38. I sure hope so

I still think Obama will win Texas. Ohio is much less likely.

[QC]

22. Hard to believe there's enough room for them in his back pocket

with the mediawhores already packed in there.

[Algorem]

23. Brokaw seems like he has a bottle of whiskey in his back pocket

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

64. this election is enough to drive someone to drink n/t

[Greyskye]

68. I picked a bad week to give up sniffing glue.

[grantcart]

26. we should expect a big roll out tomorrow

Bill Richardson gave the big hint

[Tatiana]

28. Terry's face... damn! That was some panicked look of fear. n/t

[City Lights]

31. I hope they checked the chair he was sitting in before offering it to

someone else. :rofl:

[my3boyz]

37. hahaha...I said in an earlier post that he probably pooped in his pants. lol

[TeamJordan23]

33. I feel the check-mate moment is coming soon. nm

[Pirate Smile]

39. Their bombs to drop are the big number of superdelegates AND February's $$$ numbers.

[Metric System]

40. Whatever happened to the outrage over the Superdelegates deciding the nominee? Oops, Obama Rules.

[TeamJordan23]

49. Superdelegates will just follow the pledged delegate winner. Thus, they are not deciding the nominee

[thoughtcrime1984]

81. Hahaha!

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[kentuck]

41. Who has the other 300?

in their back pocket? drip...drip...drip... a few delegates at a time.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

42. HEY isn't Obama against letting the super delegates decide the nom....you O peeps make me LMAO

[my3boyz]

59. HELLLLLOOOOOO...wake up! Obama is leading in pledged delegates

and there is a very slim shot of her ever catching up. So they would not be deciding who the winner is. They would go with the will of the people. Of course, Hillary people are depending on them to overturn the wil of the people to give her the nomination. People have said repeatedly that that is what she is trying to do because it is next to impossible for her to win it on her own. If you think she is going to run the tables and win every contest with more than 65% of the delegates you are deluding yourself. This race has been tight from day one and will continue to be tight. No matter how much you all try to throw Rezko and the Canadian crap up. People know that Hillary has A LOT more dirt than Obama. Hell..she won't even release her tax returns.

[meow mix]

45. Why? her tactics are abhorrent. shes plays "victim" while she is actually the victimizer.

they see it just like everyone else except for her supporters who choose not to

[Coexist]

47. and... we still have yet to hear Obama's February fundraising #s.

Not a damn leak anywhere! Those people are AMAZING!!

[bigbrother05]

53. Let's call a press conference

It's hard work, i wish we could level the playing field,
3 o'clock in the morning and the phone rings
same response

[Divernan]

69. And there's lots more where that came from if necessary to stop HRC

[Coexist]

86. more coming from me tomorrow!

[Coexist]

87. more coming from me tomorrow!

[Vinca]

50. I hadn't heard that report from Brokaw, but I got the impression

from Bill Richardson yesterday, that there might be a movement afoot to shut this down. Maybe that means a tidal wave of superdelegates toward Obama.

[SoFlaJet]

56. that's exactly what's gonna happen Vinca

she crossed the line yesterday by essentially endorsing MCCain over Obama-there has to be a big movement brewing right now to save the party from her scorched earth policy. You do NOT under any circumstances say a republican is more qualified than a democrat EVER-this will NOT stand

[CK_John]

54. I think he means Rezko's back pocket. If a=b and b=c then a=c. n/t

[writes3000]

75. Did this air today? On Today or MSNBC? n/t

[Bigleaf]

77. It aired this morning on Scarborough.

[amborin]

83. the ones he recently bought off?

[tekisui]

85. 50 more to Obama would erase the only place Hillary has a lead.

She's up about 50 SuperD's. Down from a lead of about 100.

[grantcart]

88. Christopher Beam calls it a delegate bomb

http://slate.com/blogs/blogs/trailhead/archive/2008/03/04/obama-s-delegate-bomb.aspx

Combined with the moneybomb, the superdelegate bomb could decide the race. But like any bomb, it’s something you don’t use unless you have to. To that end, the Obama campaign might have leaked the news to Brokaw to try to scare Hillary into dropping out. That way, she would avoid an embarrassing exodus of superdelegates. But if the threat doesn’t work, and the results of March 4 are close, Obama will waste no time in pushing the red button.


The reaction was muted because it was Brokaw. A warning across the bow?

[bigbrother05]

89. I love it

a 50-ton superdelegate bomb on the Clinton campaign’s head the day after a tie, it’s not hard to see where momentum would swing.From same article

[meow mix]

90. please push the "delegate-bomb red button"

asap!!!!

[grantcart]

91. who will Hillary call when the bomb goes off?