Pollster John Zogby says a matter of when, not if, Hillary Clinton drops out

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Pollster John Zogby says a matter of when, not if, Hillary Clinton drops out

By PAT BAILEY

Story Created: May 16, 2008 at 4:56 PM EDT

Story Updated: May 16, 2008 at 5:31 PM EDT

Cable networks and Barack Obama supporters both are speculating and suggesting, that Hillary Clinton should drop out of the race for the White House.

International pollster John Zogby says that day is soon coming.

That has been Hillary Clinton's stance the past few weeks, but now as the final five primaries loom, the chances of her getting the nomination are slimmer and slimmer.

"Frankly, even if she were to make a case that Senator Obama is not prepared or fit to be president, suppose that big story came out for example," said John Zogby. "I'm not sure that the delegates would go to her despite the number of votes she got. I think there is just too much baggage."

Too much baggage and too little support - something that has plagued her since day one.

"As far as the voters are concerned, she has really never had a majority of democrats," Zogby said. "And when it went one-on-one with Obama, she has lost more than she has won in terms of the primaries and total votes."

John Zogby says Hillary Clinton has no other alternative, and in fact may have gone on too long as it is. But says she will be back - it may not be in four years, especially if Obama becomes president, but Zogby says at some point Hillary Clinton will run again.

"She is a Clinton," Zogby said. "'Lose' does not fit in their DNA make-up at all."

Zogby expects Clinton to drop out roughly one week after the final primary June 3.

Saturday, May 17 at 8:03 PM Madeleine wrote ...

Yes,now the American people see that the BEST candidate, the toughest one, is definately Hillary Clinton. Go Hillary! You will defy the odds! Women will support you against the mysogynistic rest!

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Saturday, May 17 at 6:03 PM Cyn wrote ...

Yeah, another inaccurate Zogby poll. I don't know how he stays in business, because he is a lousy pollster.

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Saturday, May 17 at 4:15 AM American4u wrote ...

Her aim is to prevent him from becoming president,knowing that she can't win the nomination. Doubtless, she is still racing eventhough she is trailing far behind him. She will regret her great debt at the end of everything.

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Friday, May 16 at 11:42 PM sharon wrote ...

people can't believe that Obama is right for the job. His votes came from people who never voted in any election. the truth is all 3 are not fit for the job.

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Friday, May 16 at 9:32 PM Joni wrote ...

These are classic Orwellian times. Republicans have set up Obama to beat Clinton who they are far more fearful of. How will it play out? What does it matter? It's just more bad news for the American people. If Obama manages to defeat McCain, what do we have? If McCain wins, where will he take us? And, who in their right mind would want the Clintons back in power. Don't have a reasonable choice. Do we?

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Friday, May 16 at 5:43 PM Paully wrote ...

Well at least we won't have her "Endorsing" Mike Arcuri anymore... tewo peas in a pod... New York's own style of do-nothing politicains... endless campaigns... I hope they get rid of these duds next election.

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