Take nothing for granted. This one is dangerously fresh.
2/14 Quinnipiac PA/OH
February 14, 2008 - Clinton Leads Among Ohio, Pennsylvania Likely Dem Voters, Quinnipiac University Swing State Poll Finds; November Matchups Remain Close --- FLORIDA: McCain 44 - Clinton 42; McCain 41 - Obama 39; OHIO Democrats: Clinton 55 - Obama 34; PENNSYLVANIA Democrats: Clinton 52 - Obama 36;
These reasons coupled with the loom of Florida/Michigan return stress the dangers of complacency and over-confidence.
With a race this close and a series of very bad roadblock states on the relatively near horizon for Obama, the whole site has egg on its face for breaking out the champagne on Tuesday night. Yes, Maryland/Virginia/DC were big and even bigger than expected victories, but very few states matching their demographics will be voting again. Only Mississippi and North Carolina.
The contest isn't over and no one is going to bow out easily. When you let yourself experience victory prematurely, then the "real" thing suddenly isn't so exciting. It's like "meh, I've already been there before." That leads to burnout. So let's keep the site healthy and keep the site as relasitic as possible!
I've been here since before John Kerry's coronation and have always liked it. SLOW and STEADY wins, even if it's boring. Peace from PA!