Rasmussen Reports and the polling operation continues to show very good news on a number of fronts for Hillary Clinton.
1) For those who are speculating on a running mate for Obama if or when he wins the nomination, Rasmussen is reporting that the VP slot is Hillary's if she wants it. The report indicates that Obama will not be able to avoid an Obama/Clinton ticket even if he doesn't like the notion of having the Clinton's in the White House once again. The report says that because Hillary will have nearly half of all the delegates (roughly 48%)going into the convention she can claim the VP position going away if she so desires. This could very well explain why she is remaining in the race until June 3.
Click on Video-The VP Spot Belongs to Clinton If She Wants It
2) There are still some arguments to be made in her favor, despite the calls from the media and some politicians for her to drop out. Hillary could get the Michigan and Florida delegation and votes counted which would cut into his delegate and popular vote lead. She has insisted that this must take place before the convention and the bylaws committee will meet on May 31st to vote on their eventual seating arrangements. She could also end up winning or coming very close in the popular vote tally after the final primary is held on June 3 or after the results of the Puerto Rico Primary. Therefore, until the "fat-lady" sings or in this case, until Obama reaches the 2025 or as some have suggested 2209 (counting Florida and Michigan) this race will continue until the "end"
3)The Rasmussen Polling from Kentucky and West Virginia as well as polling by SUSA has indicated that Clinton will win both states by very sizable margins. Polls conducted just prior to the NC/Indiana results show Hillary leading in Kentucky by 25% and in West Virginia by 29%. Although these numbers reflect opinions before the NC/Indiana results, the numbers are likely to remain consistent giving her overwhelming support among White working class voters in these two states.
An MBE (Mark Blankenship Enterprises) poll out of WV also looks ahead to the fall election against the presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain. Of the Democrats and independent voters surveyed, Clinton shows up better against McCain in West Virginia. 62% of Democrats and independents indicated they would vote for Clinton over 24% for McCain. In a head to head matchup between Obama and McCain in WV, Obama received 37% support compared to McCain's 35%.
Clinton Does Better Than Obama Against McCain in WV
Clinton is campaigning enthusiastically in both states whereas Obama is staying in Washington to plan his strategy against McCain. Remember that I had said this is not over until the "Fat-Lady" sings or until the Superdelegates indicate they are moving quickly in Obama's direction, which still has not occurred despite the win in NC, where he was expected to win anyway.
Clinton in a landslide in West Virginia
Clinton in a Landslide in Kentucky
4) Despite the Clinton "Doom and Gloom" as depicted by the media, She continues to poll ahead of McCain in a general election matchup 48% to 43%, whereas Obama is tracking at 46% to 44% against McCain. This is the ninth consecutive day that Clinton has outperformed Obama in the general election match-ups.
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Clinton has shown great resiliency and determination in this race despite the enormous pressures and obstacles that have followed her throughout this campaign, and despite the fact that she was outspent by margins of 3, 4 or even 5 to one during these primary contests. Certainly Hillary will go down in history as one of if not the most prolific campaigner in American history, a woman with great fortitude, who never gave in and never gave up. In that respect, she has gained the admiration of Americans across this great land and will be remembered as the candidate who overcame the obstacles and met the challenges head on.
P.S. I'm still hoping she can pull this off somehow as do all of her supporters. We will all be waiting until after June 3 to know for sure.
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