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Abigail Richards

Reasons Why Hillary Clinton Isn’t Dropping Out of The Presidential Race

In the center of course is Hillary Clinton. Despite several pleas from notable Democrats, the woman candidate refuses to drop out of the race. The numbers show that it will clearly be a Barack Obama win when it comes to the Democratic nomination, yet she keeps chugging.

Why does she keep going? Here are a few of the theories.

She really thinks she can win.

This is the reason that Hillary is hoping the American public buys into. I mean who wouldn't want a candidate that isn't afraid to give up and keep fighting despite insurmountable odds?

Clinton has a chance at winning a few of the remaining states, but the likelihood of her taking the delegates she needs to win is nearly impossible. She is favored to win in West Virginia, as well as the May 20 contest in Kentucky, and the June 1 contest in Puerto Rico. But her chances are slim in Oregon on May 20, and in the last two primaries in Montana and South Dakota on June 3.

But to reach the number of 2,025 total delegates needed to clinch the nomination, the New York senator would need to take 349 of the 486 total pledged delegates and superdelegates still on the table or undecided, which includes 16 pledged delegates that have yet to be cast in North Carolina. Superdelegates are jumping ship pretty fast as is evidenced by the recent switch by George McGovern.

She is hoping to end in the black financially.

It has been well-publicized that Clinton has borrowed millions of dollars from herself to keep her campaign going. She has found herself lacking in the fundraising arena. Therefore, the longer she stays in the race, the more chance she has at recouping some of her expenses and not ending the campaign in debt.

The senator is out over $11 million out of her own pocket for funding the campaign. Yet, money still seems to come in, especially with Hollywood support. The New York Times reports that Clinton still is taking in cash: $1 million at one fundraiser, another $200,000. But it pales compared to the $10 million brought in after Pennsylvania.

She is running for a spot as the vice-president.

Clinton does have almost 50 percent of the popular vote. Some theorists believe by her continuing in the race, it is a ploy to get Obama to choose her as the vice-presidential nominee to make some sort of super ticket.

Sources close to both parties do not believe the two can put away the bitterness to run on the same ticket.

ABC Correspondent George Stephanopoulos thinks differently. "This is what some people close to the Clintons are talking about: Is there a way to negotiate a settlement with Barack Obama to have Senator Clinton on the ticket?" Fox news reports he said. "I mean, first of all, would Senator Obama go for it? Can he get over the bitterness of this campaign? Can he be convinced that it's the strongest ticket? Third, of course, would Senator Clinton take it? I think if it was offered in the right way, yes."

Finally, she is looking for a 2012 nomination.

Some believe Clinton is campaigning for 2012. Her goal is to make Obama look as bad as she can so that he does lose to McCain. Then she will be waiting as the savior with an "I told you you should of picked me" attitude to save the Democratic party in 2012.

Former Bill Clinton adviser and columnist Dick Morris also buys that scenario and shared it with FoxNews.

"She's staying in because it's a hunting license," he said. "Between now and the day she pulls out, she can say anything nasty about Barack Obama that she wants and that's her way of making sure John McCain wins the election … and the nomination for the Democrats in ‘12 will be wide open and Hillary will have a very good shot at it."

Here is my take. Being a woman, I know that we are manipulative creatures. Nothing would give us more satisfaction after a defeat or rejection to be able to say we were right all along. My vote, therefore, is on the last theory. I think she has another motive to staying in at this point.

By staying in she is splitting the party, destroying Obama and still gaining support for the future nomination. No one has ever accused Hillary of not being smart or not manipulative. Why should she be viewed as an angel now? She is buying time and votes for 2012 and the opportunity to gloat.

Unfortunately, I don't think she has what it takes even in 2012 to win the nomination. 

Graduation Blues: Create A Survival Kit For The Graduate You Love

This is the idea behind a survival kit. This is a great tool to send with your graduate as they embark on their new life as a college student, professional or growing more independent. Here are a few items that must be included in the kit.

Binder of Letters

Nothing can be more beneficial than a binder of congratulatory or advice letters from friends and family. It is also a great way for your graduate to know they are still loved when they are out of sight. It can also be a way for you to include those last minute teachings.

Journal of Prayers

This is probably the neatest thing you can put in your survival pack. For those reading who has a future graduate, it is not to early to start this. It can be done as a whole extended family or just from the you. Write prayers of thanksgiving for accomplishments in their life, prayers for when they are hurting, prayers for when they are scared, prayers of blessings, for grief and loss, for failures and successes as well as holidays that they may spend away from you. Be sure to include scriptures that have impacted your life and can go along with the prayers. God can meet needs that you never could and especially can't with them on their own.

Photo Albums

Nothing is more consoling when you are homesick then a photo album of pics from the past. Be sure to include pictures from friends and family along with pets.

Coupons

These are great. Provide stamped envelopes for your kids to mail a coupon to cash in at different times throughout the year. They can have only valid during certain dates. The coupons could be for their favorite dessert that you could cook and ship back. It could be for a night on the town in which you could send a movie gift card and restaurant card. It could be a coupon for laundry money-just be creative!

Gift Cards

These are great to include in the pack. Find out what area stores, restaurants, etc. are near where your graduate is living. Then provide them with gift cards valid to these area stores. You will be a hit and you can kind of control how their money is spent.

These are just a few suggestions. You can get as creative as you like. If your child has a certain non-perishable snack, be sure to include it in this box that shows all the love you have for your child. You can include books and magazines to occupy down times as well as dvds to watch and cds of music times you shared. This is a personal way to show your love so think about the memories you have together and make it part of this box.

How To Keep Your Husband From Dressing Like A Slob

However, I have decided to remedy the situation with a few tricks I have conjured up. If you find yourself in the same boat as me, feel free to copy any of these methods or tricks.

Don't do laundry

I know this sounds vindictive, but believe me it works. If he wears all of the slob clothes and you don't wash-all that will be left are the nice clothes that have been given as gifts over the years. A word of warning: If he truly is a slob he might just wear the clothes anyway without them being washed.

Sneak and donate his clothes

This is perhaps a little low down, but desperate times calls for desperate measures. I tried doing this today with this orange shirt my husband loves. It is one of those shirts that looks like it was made inside out. For real-he loves this shirt. Yes, please pray for me! Anyhow, I looked all over since I was making a trip to the local charity. I found myself frustrated when I couldn't find the shirt. After hours of searching, I decided to give up. Sad news is after I dropped off the goods at the charity, I met my husband for lunch. Lo and behold, he had the shirt on! So my advice is to plan the night before he leaves for work to make sure the shirt is available.

Brag on someone else

This is a tip that I would have never of thought of except it worked this past Sunday. As we were getting dressed for church, I couldn't help but to be disappointed with what my husband had chose to wear. When my son came in sporting the duds I had chosen, I went on and on about how handsome and mature he looked. Five minutes later, my husband had a completely different outfit on. Believe me, this needed to be rewarded.

Take him shopping

This is a more serious suggestion. If your husband is willing, take him on a shopping trip. Be sure to pick a place that has acceptable departments and styles. For instance, if your husband is like mine, stay clear of places with young men departments. It may be something as simple as his mom always dressed him growing up and now that he is mature, he needs someone to dress him because he doesn't know what to do by himself. Moms take this advice: let your kids choose some of their own clothing so they do learn how to dress themselves.

Of course, the dress doesn't make the man, but it does help! Remember that you love your man no matter what, but realize we can make a difference. Don't enable this habit by buying clothes he does want or like. Always go with what you want for holidays and gifts, he will soon get the hint.  

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