Clinton Schedules Election Night in Ohio, Obama in Texas

By: Fernando Suarez
Topics: Hillary Clinton

(CBS)

From CBS News' Fernando Suarez:

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- In a race that could come down to the results of the March 4 primaries, logistical decisions can help tell a story. Just yesterday, reporters were told that Hillary Clinton will spend Tuesday in Ohio, while her opponent Barack Obama will spend it in Texas.

It may not be obvious at first, but hosting a "victory rally" after an election can be tricky. For one thing, the campaign would like to schedule the rally in a state where they plan on doing well, which is why it is interesting that Clinton is choosing Ohio over Texas. Obviously, she cannot be in two places at once, so the decision to go to Ohio over Texas perhaps shows that her campaign has more confidence in winning in the Buckeye State, a decision backed up by recent polls show Clinton leading Obama in Ohio but show her down or virtually tied in Texas.

Clinton has lost the last 11 contests to Obama, so a victory in Ohio would not only go down as a smart choice for a "victory rally" but will break her losing streak and potentially give some life to her sagging campaign.

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by katefranklin March 2, 2008 1:35 AM EST: The Clintons have recently made side-careers out of deeming states they''ve lost in as "unimportant". I guess we''ll see just how insignificat Ohio and Texas are after the results come in Tuesday. Ohio and Texas, show us some of that good common sense!; Reply to this comment


by giantrobot2 March 1, 2008 5:50 PM EST: Top 10 Reasons John McCain should not be the Republican presidential nominee.

Number 10 - McCain has to get "permission" from the big wig party bosses who sit in their luxury rooms smoking cigars, counting their money and their power before he is allowed to say anything.

Number 9 - McCain was not born in America and technically not allowed to become US President.

Number 8 - All the true conservatives are not supporting him. Dr. James Dobson endorsed Huckabee not McCain.

Number 7 - McCain wants to water down or eliminate the Federal Marriage act between one man and one woman.

Number 6 - McCain does not actively support pro-life causes. He only reluctantly does when forced too.

Number 5 - The McCain-Fiengold law that he pushed thru to become law restricts him from spending any more in the general election against Obama.

Number 4 - McCain will have not power in the White House because he is not allowed to make decisions until he get''s permission from party big wigs.

Number 3 - McCain does not want to seal the border. The biggest threat to American security right now.

Number 2 - McCain''s speeches are just a tad more exciting than boring falling a sleep Fred Thompson.

And Number 1 - McCain is just too old. He will not be able to compete against the 46 year old Obama on his firepower. If elected he will be the oldest president ever.

Huckabee is the ONLY won who can compete with Obama in the general election. Vote for Huckabee!; Reply to this comment


by athy4 March 1, 2008 5:17 PM EST: Members of 4th estate-WE URGENTLY NEED U 2 ASSUME ROLE THAT U SUPPOSED 2 PLAY IN OUR DEMOCRACY. JOURNALISTS-PLSE HELP US. INVESTIGATE CANDIDATES'' LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.ESP.SEN OBAMA ASK TOUGH QUESTIONS--how did they help their constituents. GO TO ILLINOIS AND ASK AVG. CITIZENS WHAT GOOD OBAMA DID FOR HIS COMMUNITY in his ELECTED role.ANALYZE background of legislation that has been credited to him.Who sponsored/cosponsored,did bill accomplish what it was intended to do or was it hollow resume builder.How much support/resistance did bill get? from who?LOOK AT TIMING-when was bill initially introduced-when did it pass?did bill have prior history-ie did it fail in past & is being reintroduced -who involved with earlier version(look back to day 1)?What is the value added of new bill?Who REALLY benefits from bill?Is new bill merely a tweaking of an existing bill''s content.CHECK WEBSITES,PRESS RELEASES ETC...HOW HONEST IS CANDIDATE WHEN STATING THEIR ROLE IN BILL''S CREATION/SUPPORT/PASSAGE?,ASKQUESTIONS...

ANALYZE ANSWERS.YOU WILL SEE PATTERN.; Reply to this comment


by leighg1 March 1, 2008 4:35 PM EST: Do you people know how much$ Hillary took from special interests? Here are the figures for Hillary, Obama and McCain:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/bloomberg/20080204/pl_bloomberg/apnpwl7xnjik; Reply to this comment


by smilnjackw March 1, 2008 4:33 PM EST: hilly and billy should go to china and wait, see if the chinese really care when hilly loses?; Reply to this comment


by leighg1 March 1, 2008 4:06 PM EST: My fellow Hispanics, only when Obama become your president, then someday your grandson will be able to.; Reply to this comment


by leighg1 March 1, 2008 4:04 PM EST: My fellow Hispanics, only when Obama become your president, then someday your grandson will be able to.; Reply to this comment


by andersenme March 1, 2008 3:53 PM EST: Bill Clinton, at least, must believe a surprise is in the making in Texas and Ohio.

I hear he is already stocking up on cigars.; Reply to this comment


by andersenme March 1, 2008 3:32 PM EST: "''It''s 3 a.m., and your children are safe and asleep, but there''s a phone in the White House and it''s ringing,'' says the narrator in Clinton''s ad.

"Something''s happening in the world. Your vote will decide who answers that call, whether it''s someone who already knows the world''s leaders, knows the military -- someone tested and ready to lead in a dangerous world.

"''Hello, White House?''"

"''Yes?''"

"''Who is this, please?''

"''Monica ...''

"''Who?''

"''Monica ...''

"''MONICA?!?!?!?!''

"''Yes, remember me?''"

IT''S A HELL OF A CALL,
IF YOU CARE ABOUT THE COUNTRY,
AT ALL; Reply to this comment


by kenbomc March 1, 2008 3:09 PM EST: Good article. Voters, take a look at this recent article on Hillary;

http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/political_commentary/commentary_by_dick_morris/hillary_unmasked; Reply to this comment