not going to be the nominee.

George Bush doesn't get to pick our nominee, and he doesn't get to decide what this election is about, ... This president is so bankrupt of ideas that he can't even wait until the Democrats pick a nominee before he starts drudging up the past and slinging mud.

I would ask everyone not to prejudge the nominee. I would ask everyone to take a deep breath, to look at her background and qualifications and to give her a chance before the Judiciary Committee.

We're going to continue to campaign against this whether or not I'm a nominee.

It is critical . . . that we not prejudge a nominee,

We're going to have a campaign and an election, not a coronation.