>From those who live in this area, or follow primaries closely, how much significance is there to the total votes in the SC primary?:
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http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2008/01/obama-beat-mcca.htmlBoth analyses seem to have a lot of merit. I think there is a lot of excitement about Obama for the wrong reasons but he may be one of those people who can rise to expectations. Different times call for different leaders. Who knows, this may be his time.
If he serves no purpose other than denying the nomination to HRC he may serve a useful historical purpose. ( I still don't think she'll electable and her getting the nomination and the GOP stumbling into Romney might mean Bloomberg in the race and the election going to the house. )
Okay, so let's pick a running mate for him. Suggestions? ( I'm thinking moderate western - preferably California - white woman or hispanic of any gender ) You know more about California politics than I do. Any good candidates?
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- Thomas Hardy
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