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Clinton Ready to Take It to Convention

Posted May 22, 08 8:39 AM CDT in Politics 

(Newser) – A defiant Hillary Clinton signaled yesterday that she might take the nomination fight all the way to the convention, the New York Times reports, again emphasizing the importance of seating Florida and Michigan delegates in a swing through the Sunshine State. Those delegates still wouldn't erase Barack Obama's lead, but some insiders believe she's trying to a make a symbolic point about the nomination process.

"Look at the states I’ve won. Look at the states I’m leading in. Look at the electoral map. It is clear I’m the stronger candidate,” Clinton told a cheering crowd of supporters.“Stay with me. Let’s make history together.”

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Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., addresses supporters during her Kentucky primary election night rally Tuesday, May 20, 2008 in Louisville, Ky.   (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., waves during a campaign rally at the University of Miami in Miami, Fla. Wednesday, May 21, 2008.   (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., greets supporters and signs autographs at a campaign event in Sunrise, Fla. Wednesday, May 21, 2008.   (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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