Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Political Buzz: Large Loss Could Be The End Of Clinton Campaign A recurring theme is today's media coverage is the danger the contest poses to Clinton's fortunes. In a front-page story, the Wall Street Journal says Obama is "strongly favored -- even within Hillary Clinton's camp -- to win a second straight victory in today's New Hampshire Democratic primary," threatening "to swamp her in the next two states as well." Some "Clinton associates have begun lobbying for her early exit if she loses the primary by a big margin, as polls suggest she could," and "several Senate colleagues who have sat on the fence are now in talks with Obama advisers" about endorsing him "over his more experienced colleague." The Washington Post reports on its front page that Clinton "is frantically trying to slow the momentum of a surging Obama" in a race that could have "enormous significance." The Washington Times says Clinton "was forced to fend off rumors that she would end her presidential bid should she lose today." NPR's Day To Day said, "Obama heads into tomorrow's primary with a strong lead. A number of polls have it in the double digits over Hillary Rodham Clinton, and many of those polled mentioned the word 'electability.' That's a term that before Iowa was more closely associated with Sen. Clinton."

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