Dissing Hillary taking it's toll ?

[Scootaloo]

97. Two things...

One, remember there were candidates besides Obama and Clinton. And it was Edwards that cm in second in Iowa. he and Clinton had very similar positions and supporters, so if Obama were not a factor, it's very possible that Edwards would have placed first there, and rode the momentum to finish. That said it's probably a good thing Obama WAS there, because Edwards' infidelity would have crushed Democratic chances at the white house in 2008.

Second, Clinton didn't "almost win." The race was decided as early as January, and certainly by the end of February. The remainder of time until the convention was an ugly and expensive slog through Clinton attacking Obama, trying to scare off delegates and buy off others. Jeremiah Wright and three-AM phone calls, lending herself money, Richardson becoming "Judas Iscariot," etc. She fought her loss to the bitter, expensive end... but lose she did, and it was already foregone.

I understand her supporters are going to argue the point (why wouldn't they, right?) But I imagine the only difference between 2016's primary and 2008's, is that Clinton will cut her losses much earlier if she falls behind.