Some indications suggest that Hillary's campaign in 2008 considered the same approach, but there's a major difference. When Hillary Clinton threw in the towel against Obama, she did so against a candidate who was electrifying the nation, and indeed the world. The energy and momentum behind Obama was undeniable. His speeches captivated tens of millions of people. He filled stadiums. People cried when they heard or saw him. When he was elected, the approval rating for his transition was an astounding 83%. That's unbelievable. A year later, President Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize pretty much off of his swag and presence alone.