ROCK HILL, S.C.—Hillary Clinton gave a brief press conference after her public rally here.

She began by defending her campaign’s decision to try to get delegates from Michigan and Florida seated at the national convention.

"I am not violating the pledge," she said, but added, "I think it’s important that we send a message to the people of Florida and Michigan."

She also was careful not to raise any expectations about tomorrow’s primary. "We are in a very close contest here…I have no idea what’s going to happen," she said.

But she was optimistic about the February 5 primaries. "I feel good about Super Tuesday," she told reporters. "And I feel sorry for those of you traveling with me. I can’t promise much sleep, I can’t promise you you won’t feel exhausted…[But I sense] my support is solidifying across the country."

Asked by a reporter whether she feels "sorry" for Rudy Giuliani as his poll numbers fall in Florida, a grinning Clinton told her questioner, "You are so bad." Growing more serious, she added, "I think anyone who puts themselves into this arena deserves our respect."

 

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