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Conceding Defeat Could Leave Clinton Stronger – For A Future Race

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Highlands Today Staff

Published: May 12, 2008

Leaving a fight not worth fighting is not cowardice. We wish Hillary Clinton would understand that.

Her prolonged standoff with Barack Obama –– in what must be the most exhausting primary race for the candidates and the voters –– is counterproductive for her party and for herself.

Her refusal to give in, despite dwindling campaign funds and support within top party leaders, only accentuates her power-hungry image among certain people.

That perception could be redeemed if she graciously bowed out now, and lent her support to Obama, for the greater good, as they say. There's tenacity but there's also good grace. Clinton has plenty of tenacity. What she needs are some of those good grace moments her rival seems to somehow marshal effortlessly.

Imagine a more human and humble Clinton. Match it with with her husband's prowess with voters, her formidable drive and a wiser campaign strategy that has learned from this year's mistakes. Then think 2012 or even 2016.

Here's Clinton's chance to rebuild herself and her campaign for that grand presidential moment for the future, and the best way for her to start is by conceding defeat to Obama.

Sometimes, unconventional wisdom makes the most sense. At least in politics.

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