As our colleague Daniel Eisenberg noted, the new line is, “On second thought, we have decided that Missouri is not really that important a toss up state.”
(The original Hillary email was sent “Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:41 PM.”)
From: Obama Press Shop
Sent: Wed 2/6/2008 12:44 AM
Subject: a press release the clinton campaign wishes it hadn’t sent out
HILLARY’S BIG NIGHT CONTINUES
Southwest to Midwest, Clinton Picks Up Two More Toss Up States
Two more closely contested toss-up states have gone for Hillary Clinton.MISSOURI
Barack Obama outspent Hillary by $300,000 in TV ads in Missouri.
He also benefited from the endorsements of high-profile surrogates
across the state such as Representatives Carnahan and Clay, and Senator
McCaskill, all of whom actively campaigned for him and appeared in ads
on his behalf.Despite these challenges – and with the help of Kansas City Congressman
Emanuel Cleaver and Former Majority Leader Dick Gephardt – Hillary
Clinton won this important toss-up state.ARIZONA
Both candidates competed fiercely in Arizona, visiting the state, and
investing resources in the state.In addition to the endorsement of Governor Janet Napolitano, Barack
Obama visited Arizona twice, spent $1.3 million in television
advertisements, put an estimated 15 staff on the ground and opened two
offices.###