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The NYT does not say it's time for Hillary Clinton to bow out.

The editorial today is called "It's About the White House," and it's about the importance of defeating John McCain, but if you think it's going to say Hillary needs to withdraw so Obama can concentrate on defeating John McCain, you are wrong.

There are few policy differences between Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Obama. But there is a vast gulf between Mr. McCain and the two Democrats ? and far too little difference between Mr. McCain and President Bush.

Instead of sparring, pointlessly, about who first opposed Nafta or which of these Ivy League-educated lawyers has a more common touch, Mr. Obama and Mrs. Clinton should explain what they will do to restore the balance of power and protect civil liberties. They need to talk a lot more about addressing the health care crisis and the mortgage crisis and how they would bring American troops home and contain the chaos in Iraq.

Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Obama can continue to tear each other up and fight over each superdelegate, or they can debate the issues ? for the sake of the voters.

Translation: It's just fine for Hillary Clinton to stay in the race. I wish they'd say why there's reason for her to continue instead of pretending there are some issues that could be emphasized and sharpened!

"They need to talk a lot more...." Arrgghhhhh!

Full post as published by Althouse on May 07, 2008 (boomark / email).