Bill Clinton knows, Chelsea knows and Hillary Clinton knows. Coming out of yesterday’s primaries without any decisive win, but rather a very decisive loss in North Carolina, running or even being out of money, she doesn’t stand a chance to win the nomination now. A view that is mainly reflected in the English newspapers of today:

The Times

In headline terms it might have looked like a split decision. In the latest instalment of the long-running Democratic primary election saga on Tuesday, Sen Barack Obama won North Carolina and Sen Hillary Clinton won Indiana. These results went roughly as expected – one for each camp. So at least in terms of the state-wide winners it was a tie, and the race looks set to go on through the final few primaries in the next month. But beneath the headlines, this was clearly a triumphant night – and perhaps even a decisive one – for Sen Obama. (more…)

The Independent

The split outcome will mean that the struggle of the Democratic nomination is not over yet. It will give cause for relief and for frustration in each of the camps – as well as grief for the party’s hierarchy which frets that the longer the slug-fest between them continues the better it is for the Republicans. (more…)

The Guardian

Barack Obama took North Carolina by … let’s just say it’s a generous portion. His 14-point victory was far in excess of what his supporters had hoped. Far more than Hillary’s people had dreamed. Words like “rout” and “devastating” come to mind. No one saw a win this big in the cards. Hillary was pumping plenty of cash into the air, here, but Obama won North Carolina on the ground. For two weeks his supporters had been acting as if Hillary were breathing down their necks. The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the race-baiting, the questioning of Obama’s patriotism – even James Carville’s shot at his masculinity – all of it had Obama’s people in NC convinced that his once-commanding lead here was slipping away. So they made one more phone call. They knocked on one more door. They put up one more sign. That’s how elections are won. (more…)

The Telegraph

According to Russert, Clinton has cancelled appearances on the morning shows. There are also reports that Hillary has had to give her own campaign another loan. While there was nothing in her speech that indicated she was about to drop out, she’ll be conferring with her advisers, some of whom will have the courage to deliver some hard truths. Here are 10 things she might want to consider as she ponders whether to remain in this race. (more…)

The Economist

BARACK OBAMA once said that of the three contests in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Indiana, the last would be the “tie-breaker”. He was right. His Democratic presidential rival, Hillary Clinton, won the first. He won the second on Tuesday May 6th, romping home in North Carolina with 56.2% to Mrs Clinton’s 41.5%. The margin of victory, nearly 15 points, was much larger than had been expected. As for the tie-breaker, Mrs Clinton won in Indiana, but by such a small margin (50.9% to 49.1%), that it all but counts as a victory for Mr Obama. (more…)

Der Spiegel

The former first lady bet everything — and lost. Barring some kind of miracle, Barack Obama will become the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate. A dramatic finale on Tuesday night brought an end to the Clinton era. (more…)

It’s time to look ahead now. There is a Republican out there who wants to become the next President and we can’t have that, can we? It is going to be hard work after this grueling primary campaign and is better started right away.

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