The Clinton campaign issues a six paragraph statement following her 7-vote loss in Guam that will result in a 2-2 split in delegates. If it stands, the party chair and vice chair elected in the caucuses may give Obama a net gain of 2 .
The statement seems a little over the top -- she complains that she was dramatically outspent, she promises help for Filipino veterans, passage of the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act. And when it's all over, you can't tell from it that she lost:
"Today's results further demonstrate that voters from Philadelphia to Dededo want a leader who will take swift action to get our nation back on track. I will be that President."
She actually lost Philadelphia by more than 100,000 votes. She did win the village of Dededo, but lost Guam as a whole. Why does she act like they voted for her? They voted for Obama.
Very strange. Full text after the jump.
CLINTON STATEMENT ON NARROW LOSS IN GUAM
Today, the people of Guam made their voices heard and turned out in historic numbers to help pick our next President. I am grateful to the many people of Guam who voted for me and worked so hard to make today a success. I want to congratulate Senator Obama for running a vigorous campaign in Guam and look forward to our next contests in Indiana and North Carolina.
While our campaign was dramatically outspent, we had an impressive grassroots-oriented effort. With the help of dedicated volunteers, thousands of people became energized by the idea of a brighter future for all Guamanians. Today's results further demonstrate that voters from Philadelphia to Dededo want a leader who will take swift action to get our nation back on track. I will be that President.
After seven years of the Bush administration, Guamanians need someone who will stand up and fight for them. I will be that President and have outlined my solutions to improve the lives of families in Guam. Just this past week, I sought justice on behalf of Filipino veterans, who may finally have access to the benefits that have been unfairly withheld from them for over six decades.
I have also been a strong proponent of the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act, which recognizes the sacrifices of the people of Guam who demonstrated steadfast loyalty to our country despite extraordinary hardships and suffering during the Japanese occupation of Guam. And I have a plan to ensure quality, affordable health care to every single resident of Guam and other territories.
As our campaign moves forward after this day, I will continue to champion the issues facing the people of Guam and when I’m President I will ensure that hard-working families of Guam have the resources and the opportunity to succeed.
Comments (2)
Are you kidding me? Obama was supposed to win Guam by 11 pts. If the shoe were on the other foot you would have been saying that this shows severe erosion in Clinton's support.
Get REAL!!! AND STOP SPINNING!!!
Will the exotically named Kabinda stop drinking the Kool-Aid?