George McGovern Says It’s Virtually Impossible For Hillary To Win

Former presidential candidate and North Dakota Senator George McGovern, who was a Clinton supporter, is now urging Hillary Clinton to drop out of the race. McGovern had endorsed Clinton formally in October of last year. At the time he said, “I think that if we can elect her president, she’ll be a greater president even than her brilliant husband.” But since watching last nights performance in Indiana and North Carolina he feels Barack Obama has won the nomination “by any practical test,” and it is time to unite the party. “Hillary, of course, will make the decision as to if and when she ends her campaign. But I hope that she reaches that decision soon so that we can concentrate on a unified party capable of winning the White House next November,” he said. He has no regrets about supporting Clinton early on, and still considers the Clintons good friends. “I will hold them in affection and admiration all of my days,” he said. Then McGovern added, “She has run a valiant campaign. And she will remain an influential voice in the American future.” The Clinton camp has responded by saying, “Senator Clinton appreciates Senator McGovern’s friendship, but believes the voters in the upcoming states should have their voices heard in this process.” This comes just weeks before the South Dakota primary which will be held June 3rd with 23 delegates available.
Alan Cosgrove