NEW YORK STATE -- Hillary Clinton says it's time for a mom as commander in chief. This, even as going against Barack Obama is increasingly tough.
The Illinois senator, for the first time, eclipsed Clinton in the superdelegate count, the Associated Press says. The party insiders are needed to cinch the nomination and Clinton, who once dominated the count, is witnessing supporters defect.
On Saturday, firing up a mostly female fundraiser, Clinton says pundits are calling a race before it’s over and she tells the audience the advice she offers her own mom.
"Just turn off the television, you will really enjoy this experience," Clinton said.
A top backer also has a lump of coal for some reporters.
Hillary Clinton got an early Mother's Day gift -- a big welcome at a midtown Manhattan fundraiser. It's been reported that the Democratic hopeful raised several hundred thousand dollars. Our Josh Robin explains why the emotional support may be just as important as the financial.
"They come out with the latest one, is when is she going to quit? And I ask the question when in the history of this country in the world did winners quit?" said Charlie Rangel.
Rangel did criticize Clinton’s recent remarks that her success with white voters is a reason she should be the nominee.
"I have let my voice be known that it was very poorly worded," said Rangel.
Yet Saturday fans cited Clinton's electability as reason the African American Obama shouldn't get the nod, even if he leads in delegates.
"Frankly there are many polls that are very clear that she would be the strongest candidate against McCain. We have to keep our eyes on the prize," said Nita Lowely.
"No one can do the math and tell me that this person can possibly win in November," said Clinton supporter Claudia Brodsky.
But despite the reception, there are some in the audience who privately say, it's time for Senator Clinton to drop out, but they wouldn't speak on camera.
Meanwhile, as Obama stumped in Oregon ahead of that primary later this month, his supporters began a national voter registration drive for the general election, a date he's increasingly turning to, even as Clinton and her admirers say the nomination battle isn't over.