Psst, Obama Supporters...

[writes3000]

I just heard a piece of info from someone who definitely has strong ties inside of the world of politics.

Apparently, the final internal polls done by the Clinton camp - have her losing Indiana.

This person is not prone to exaggerate or lie.

So keep calling, keep donating and keep up the positive energy.

Hopefully, at the very least, we can keep it very close in IN.

[tekisui]

1. IF that is true, IF, she is likely drafted her concession speech now.

:thumbsup:

[writes3000]

4. This might explain with Terry M...

Isn't making bold predictions today.

But I believe the Clinton camp's polling was off in NH so...

[Secret_Society]

45. I just saw someone on MSNBC say...

that she heard that Clinton's internals have her up in NW Indiana, where Obama was supposed to perform well.

[Coexist]

2. that would explain McWhatever's sweat on MSNBC that some were discussing

Poblano has her pulling a tight victory.

http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2008/05/indiana-toss-up-but-tilts-clinton.html

[writes3000]

9. Maybe, just maybe, the MSM did us a favor...

I fundamentally believe that Democratic party members have a natural instinct to protect the disadvantaged - to root for the underdog.

I wonder if this non-stop Wright stuff has started to piss people off to the point where they are rallying behind Obama.

Who knows? Maybe, maybe not.

[Coexist]

14. they at least got people numb to it.

[dchill]

33. "McWhatever" had a problem when Russert asked him...

for a prediction on tomorrow's primaries. He wouldn't do it. He just rather unconvincingly claimed to feel good about their chances. The day before PA he was predicting a double-digit win for HRC. Not today, though.

[democrattotheend]

3. Sounds plausible, maybe

I am usually pessimistic, but Obama sounds more optimistic about Indiana than I had expected, given what the public polls are showing. He doesn't seem all that eager to lower expectations...makes me wonder if both campaigns know something we don't.

[flpoljunkie]

10. Obama is having a GET OUT THE VOTE rally tonight in Indianapolis with special guest Stevie Wonder!

Hope CNN covers that one LIVE online!

Barack Obama in Indianapolis, IN

Join Barack Obama at a rally in Indianapolis on Monday, May 5th.
Get Out The Vote Rally with Barack Obama
with a Special Guest Appearance by Stevie Wonder

American Legion Mall
N. Meridian St. and E. North St.
Indianapolis, IN

Monday, May 5th, 2008
Gates Open: 7:30 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.

http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/indianapolis

[DMorgan]

25. Wish I were in Indy tonight!

Love BOTH those guys!!! Barack and Stevie!

[crimsonblue]

27. please Obama, don't wave at him!

unlike our cretin-in-chief

[Aloha Spirit]

56. +1

[mopinko]

41. fuck.

i knew i shoulda stayed in indy. fuck.

edited to say- again- he is endorsed by stevie wonder!! what the fuck else would any progressive want.

[BlooInBloo]

5. I'll believe it when I see it.

[EFerrari]

12. LOL! Me, too. But, it would be nice to see.

:)

[BlooInBloo]

31. It would be very nice to see indeed.

[Robbins]

17. My Take

Again some polls are underestimating Obama's support among Blacks.Even Insider Advantage which has Hillary the closest In NC also has It close In Indiana.The Gas tax could backfire In Indiana.I am
very skepical of Survey USA's polling In Indiana.Remember don't discount Zogby.Remember there were
other states he nailed.Survey USA was just as wrong on Missouri as he was about California.If Indiana
was such a blowout In polling why Isn't Obama spending all his time In NC? This being said I still believe she Is more likely to win Indiana.However Obama has more of a shot at a upset here.However I think the best case sceniro for her would be a 7 point win.As for NC Survey USA often has him when he wins by less than he actully does.

[CreekDog]

55. Simple answer: each is in the state they expect to win

they don't want to be giving a speech in a place where they've lost.

i really think it's that simple.

[here_is_to_hope]

6. You should ask your 'friend'

If they could loan you ten bucks so you could get a pretty star next to your user name...

Shit, I should just get you one for this bit of semi gossip, that if true...YEE HAW!!!!!
I dont see him winning Indiana but ya never know.

[writes3000]

18. Thank you for reminding me...

I've been meaning to donate for awhile.

So that's two donations today. Fifty bucks to Obama. Fifty bucks to DU.

[grantcart]

7. It coresponds with her change in tone

[dchill]

36. Wonder what it was...

Gas tax holiday pandering, specious and bungled anti-gun control ads, over-saturation of the Jeremiah Wright "con-troversy," Clinton fatigue, multiple home states, multiple accents, multiple personalities...

[City Lights]

8. Time will tell...nt

[Indiana_Dem]

11. Please oh please don't mess with my heart!

My heart will be broken if Indiana doesn't go for him! I hope he will win here with all my heart.

[book_worm]

13. We will see tomorrow.

[olkaz]

15. I just can't see this.

Hillary will win Indiana.

It will be a massive coup if somehow Obama pulls it out.

[writes3000]

22. I'm preparing for the same...

But this person has great connections so I thought I should share.

[olkaz]

32. Thank you for sharing!

I didn't mean to detract from your contribution.

I have **zero** connections, so I always like hearing from people who do have them!

[writes3000]

34. This is my only one...

But it's a nice sized one. Definitely connected.

[Austinitis]

16. I don't think so.

And neither does the rest of the world.

[apocalypsehow]

21. The vast majority of us don't really care what you think. n/t.

[JackORoses]

53. don't you mean, "and neither does the rest of HillaryLand"

[Tribetime]

19. any word on where Obama/Clinton will be Tuesday night?

[MadBadger]

20. The only thing to back that up is the IA poll which shows Obama winning undecideds 4 to 1.

But I also dont trust that poll.

[SoonerPride]

23. If that happens I will dance all night long and drink Yellow Label from a shoe.

Party time.

But, alas, I fear that this is not the case.

[Tribetime]

42. hope you have mouthwash if you have to work Wednesday

[TragedyandHope]

24. Psst, the race is over

[tridim]

26. Not to diss your insider, but wasn't the same prediction made before PA?

I remember reading something very similar on DU the day before the PA primary.

I hope this is true, even though I believe Obama is going to win the nomination regardless.

[DMorgan]

29. MSNBC reporting that Evan Bayh... Sen of Indy

Cautiously optimistic for Hillary.... "emphasis on cautiously"

That might be the "Insider" view.

[writes3000]

30. I didn't make that prediction...

To me, what makes this stand out is the source of the info. The Clinton camp's internal polls. This isn't a "here's what I think/want" post.

Who knows? The info could be wrong.

I do remember quite a few Clinton posters saying they had access to internal Clinton camp info - and that HIllary would do very well in PA.

I haven't seen any of those posts lately. Maybe I've just missed them.

[MadBadger]

28. Howie Fineman reported that Evan Bayh is Cautiously Optomistic about IN, empahsis on Cautious

[flpoljunkie]

35. Just what would you expect him to say.

[MadBadger]

37. Howie or Bayh?

Cuz McCauliffe has been known to predict victories and doesnt buy into the game of lowered expectations.

[flpoljunkie]

60. Bayh. But it's interesting McAuliffe wasn't on the tube today predicting victory tomorrow.

[MadBadger]

61. He was on the tube, just didnt predict victory.

[Beausoir]

44. Oh fergodssakes! Rendell said the identical thing right before Hillary beat the pants off Obama in

PA.

My god....get a grip.

[semass]

38. Psst, Obama Supporters... Limpballs said that on his show today! n/t

[writes3000]

39. I don't listen to that shithead. He's disgusting. n/t

[semass]

40. Then why did you say the exact same thing he said? n/t

[writes3000]

52. Oy - that question is too silly to take seriously. n/t

[Beausoir]

43. Obama supporters will gobble up anything. Do you mean to tell us that of ALL

the people who are fixated on this race, your "friend" and you are the only two who have this sooper seekrit information?

God gawd but some of you are insane.

[writes3000]

51. Nope, I never said that.

In fact, we can't be the only people who know this.

Anyone in the Clinton camp who have access to their internal polls would know it as well.

[Raine]

46. COOL!

I so hope this is true! :-)

[Tatiana]

47. Everything in me wants to believe he will win this thing by 1.5 pts. n/t

[RiverStone]

48. Even a tiny margin of victory in IND for Obama = HUGE

He wins both states Tuesday - game over. :hi:

[curious one]

49. I don't have access to any insider's info but I rely on HRC body language

Last night at JJ dinner, she was somber and very positive and did not promote herself as usual. Today all her handlers were interestingly quiet and well behaved. So what do you think?

[davsand]

50. My cousin knows a guy in Indiana who...

Sorry, I'm not making fun of you, but here in Illinois that particular start is usually the intro for a MOST amazing urban legend. In my circle of friends we joke about it.

FWIW, I do hope you and your friend are correct, but I'm not planning the celebration yet. Obama has an amazing ground game and Indiana is a state kind of like Illinois--with a lot of folks who didn't just fall off the turnip truck. I think Obama will do better than expected in Indiana, but I would be hesitant to take an Obama victory to the bank just yet.




Laura

[Nia Zuri]

54. Misinformation Just like th early exit poll info?

[AllentownJake]

57. I doubt this

The Hillary people are trying to make Indiana seem like a hugely important state while minimizing NC right now.

[Aloha Spirit]

58. Just heard on tweety that Clinton camp thinks they're going to do well in NW Indiana because of

Wright saturation from Illinois media market.

[writes3000]

59. Uh-huh...

There is the public face and then what's going on behind the scenes.

Like I said, who knows if their polls are right. But I do believe my source.

If they were confident of a double digit win, they'd be crowing about it. Instead of parsing info - and talking about corners of states.