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1) Because she says she can still win.
Technically true, but the odds are astronomical.
2) So all the states can get their say.
I can live with this. If this were the only reason, I don't think there'd be much argument.
3) Because she has every right to.
This is true, but it's a fair question to ask why. (see #1).
4) Because other 2nd place candidates have done it in the past.
Also true, but it's fair to examine the circumstances of this primary and the effects on our chances in November.
5) Because she's winning the popular vote.
WTF?! Why - with all of the semi-debatable and somewhat valid reasons she gives above - does she and her campaign insist on peddling this garbage? It's a clear falsehood and deceptive tactic. It's unnecessary and insulting to us and her own supporters. It really cuts into her credibility and BEGS the question of her UNSTATED motives, the same way the Iraq attack has been publicly about everything but oil.
It's fair to question her motives for staying in, so there's no reason to be appalled when people do. We understand that Hillary has the right to stay in - but I have yet to see an effective arguement of how this brings a net gain to the Democrats in November.
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