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Exhausted, Anxious Democrats Announce Old Endorsements as New Ones
May 02, 2008 9:21 PM
This morning, the Obama campaign announced the endorsement of former Democratic chairman -- and Massachusetts superdelegate -- Paul Kirk.
Not so fast, said the Clinton campaign. Kirk was not a new endorsee. He'd been identified as far back as February in the Cape Cod Times and the Boston Globe as an Obama supporter.
Clinton spokesman Phil Singer said: "In their zeal to divert attention from their recent troubles, the Obama campaign 'announced' this morning that automatic delegate Paul Kirk is endorsing Sen. Obama. This is NOT a new endorsement – Mr. Kirk has been publicly backing Senator Obama since at least February."
Fair enough.
But then the Clinton campaign this evening sent around the blazing headline: "FILM ICON/HUMANITARIAN ELIZABETH TAYLOR ISSUES ENDORSEMENT OF SEN. HILLARY CLINTON."
“It would be magnificent for our country if Senator Clinton won the votes, hearts and minds of the people in Indiana and North Carolina on Tuesday," Taylor said in a statement. "She’s a brilliant teacher and powerful leader. We all know what she’s about. We know what she isn’t. Senator Clinton is not a flibbertijibbet. She’s strong. It’s also important for great leaders to have a sense of humor about themselves. The future of our great country rests in the hands of the next president. Who sits in the Oval Office will be determined greatly by the citizens of Indiana and North Carolina. In my heart, I know they will choose wisely and they will choose well.”
But…um…Taylor endorsed Clinton in January.
The only reason I remember is because at the time Taylor announced she was writing Clinton a check for $100,000. Upon learning that would be illegal, she announced she was giving $2,100.
"I have contributed to Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign because she has a mind of her own and a very strong one at that," Taylor said in a statement in January 2007. "I like the way she thinks. She is very savvy and a smart leader with years of experience in government, diplomacy and politics."
- jpt
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Posted by: MsSwin | May 15, 2008 2:37:34 AM
Yes Elizabeth supported Hillary in January...and if you read carefully her most recent announcement primarily addresses the voters of Indiana and North Carolina. As a Senior Reporter, your reporting skills are lacking.
Posted by: Jon | May 6, 2008 1:10:45 AM
Do Indiana voters realize Hillary voted no on the following 2006 bill?
'To prohibit the confiscation of a firearm during an emergency or major disaster if the possession of such firearm is not prohibited under Federal or State law.'
Posted by: MsSwin | May 5, 2008 2:36:58 PM
Well, most of Hollyweird has endorsed Barrack Hussein, that should help people feel more comfortable about who they vote for........shouldn't it?
Posted by: Todd | May 5, 2008 2:09:47 PM
Today was suppose to be 'family day' for the Obamas. Anything to get elected. The existance of Sidney was revealed in blogs back in Nov and Dec 2007. Also check out the Chicago Sun Times blog about Rezko/Obama. Reporters expect Obama to be charged soon. They have been following the Rezko trial.
To Thinking--you are not thinking. Richard Burton has been dead for years. Of course many of the voters for Obama maybe in the same situation as Burton.
Posted by: Irish Gram | May 3, 2008 9:36:02 PM
indy voter,
sen. clinton is fighting for the american people she is the ONLY one we have to fight for us.
she does not need to fight for her political life. if she loses this she goes back to serving the people of ny
and she has done more positive things for ny than obama has done for ill.
he won his senate seat and immediately started running for president.
and if she loses her seat in ny.
she will join in and help make life for people around the world, just as the cgi has done. I wish you could tell the survivors of the tsunami and katrina and aids people all sen. clinton fights for is her political life.
when you think about it that statement is just silly.
obama will not do anything for the american people. his whole political career has always been ALL
ABOUT him. he is bought and paid for by the bigwigs in the dem. party. and they will get their cut from him before we the american people do.
sen. clinton does not need us.
but we do need her.
Posted by: jgaw | May 3, 2008 4:42:17 PM
jacksmith, I beg to differ....Hillary is not fighting for the American people...She is fighting for her political life. Believe me, she would sell her soul to the devil (which I think she already has) to get elected. It is all politics with the Clintons...What gets me is it is so transparent yet some folks refuse to see it.
Posted by: indy_voter | May 3, 2008 4:31:22 PM
DEBATE! DEBATE!! DEBATE!!!
It's time for everyone to face the truth. Barack Obama has no real chance of winning the national election in November at this time. His crushing defeat in Pennsylvania makes that fact crystal clear. His best, and only real chance of winning in November is on a ticket with Hillary Clinton as her VP.
Hillary Clinton seemed almost somber at her Pennsylvania victory speech. As if part of her was hoping Obama could have proved he had some chance of winning against the republican attack machine, and their unlimited money, and resources.
But it is absolutely essential that the democrats take back the Whitehouse in November. America, and the American people are in a very desperate condition now. And the whole World has been doing all that they can to help keep us propped up.
Hillary Clinton say's that the heat, and decisions in the Whitehouse are much tougher than the ones on the campaign trail. But I think Mr. Obama faces a test of whether he has what it takes to be a commander and chief by facing the difficult facts, and the truth before him. And by doing what is best for the American people by dropping out of the race, and offering his whole hearted assistance to Hillary Clinton to help her take back the Whitehouse for the American people, and the World.
Mr. Obama is a great speaker. And I am confident he can explain to the American people the need, and wisdom of such a personal sacrifice for them. It should be clear to everyone by now that Hillary Clinton is fighting her heart out for the American people. She has known for a long time that Mr. Obama can not win this November. You have to remember that the Clinton's have won the Whitehouse twice before. They know what it takes.
If Mr. Obama fails his test of commander and chief we can only hope that Hillary Clinton can continue her heroic fight for the American people. And that she prevails. She will need all the continual support and help we can give her. She may fight like a superhuman. But she is only human.
Sen. Hillary Clinton: "You know, more people have now voted for me than have voted for my opponent. In fact, I now have more votes than anybody has ever had in a primary contest for a nomination. And it's also clear that we've got nine more important contests to go."
Sincerely
Jacksmith... Working Class :-)
Posted by: jacksmith | May 3, 2008 4:08:41 PM
looks like obama is using the right side of his brain to help
hoodwink the voters.
we the average american voters do not really have a say or a change in this election. because the democratic party bigwigs have decided for their own gain sen. clinton will not be president.
for the bigwigs there is nothing in it for them out of sen. clinton winning.
obama is their guy-and they have bought and paid good money for him. and they are going to do any and everything to protect their interest.
all of the typical american supporters of obama defending him and going on about and defending him. your votes really will not matter-dnc,pelosi,kerry and the professional politicians are the only ones who matter.
obama is underqualified to be president
and everyone knows it.
I think the black people are voting FOR
him
every other vote for him is a vote AGAINST sen. clinton.
so once again the smartest one loses
sen. clinton is the smartest one of the three.
obama win=country loses
Posted by: jgaw | May 3, 2008 3:26:20 PM
Clinton, Obama, Clinton, Obama... Gosh, it's nice to see the 'get along' party fighting like two disgruntled third graders in the back seat on a very long, hot car trip. Too bad Dean can't pull over and beat some sense into them. Especially making the uncommitted super delegates commit to one or the other. Ah, the good old days when child abuse was legal. But I digress... The fact is Obama has more votes, more delegates and a batter chance of beating McCain than Clinton. Another fact is I'll vote for McCain before Clinton. Finally, I feel like I have to take a shower every time I hear Clinton talk. She gets muted as fast as Bush does (I can't stand to hear that idiot, either). I don't care who votes how. It's their right. But the bickering that's going on because of the non-committed delegates and the delusion that the underdog has a chance and isn't ripping her party apart by maintaining that delusion is only making that long, hot car trip with squabbling kids that much longer, hotter and unpleasant for the rest of us. One wonders when the trip is over, how many are going to bolt for the hills never to return.
Posted by: Fatesrider | May 3, 2008 1:42:58 PM
So the Obama campaign is again distorting facts to gain an edge. That is nothing new, just more dishonesty. Why are they not announcing Obama's endorsement from the Hamas Terrorist Organization?
Voters should read the Chicago Sun Times blogs. Very interesting about Omama and Rezko.
Posted by: Irish Gram | May 3, 2008 1:36:54 PM
Obama needs prayers. Looks like he and Michelle used their church and pastor then betrayed them.
Lets not forget the big whopper he is telling America...Oh I never knew my pastor was like that.
Obama needs prayers that Rev.Wright won't resurface and tell the truth.
Posted by: cindy in nc | May 3, 2008 1:14:16 PM
My five kids endorse Obama. They are young adults that have a long future of voting.
If they see the DNC steal this for Hillary they will leave the DNC.
They are not impressed with the Clinton dirty tricks, they are not impressed with the racism, they are not impressed with Hillary.
Why is this important? The DNC is going to lose this generation. The choice is theirs and the future of their Party.
Posted by: JB | May 3, 2008 12:47:36 PM
I like Obama. He is like a breath of fresh air in this long running folly that some would have us go through....Bush--then Clinton-- then Bush--then, what another Clinton? (possibly 28 years worth of them), no thanks.
As a working man I will not forget the Clintons love for NAFTA and what it has cost workers no matter what she is trying to say the last several months.
I get pived hearing the garbage from some of her supporters---trying to turn some of her negatives into positives--sure they say(with a wink,wink) she's driven and is known to be a bit of a liar,but that's what we need, she will be driven for us and do the nasty,necessary things that will need to be done. Bull, Hillary is only driven for Hillary and she has proven that a number of times--she is willing to back stab anyone or group that gets in the way of her ambitions (now and if she was in the White house)and I don't trust her at all...I in fact consider it very dangerous that she has no trouble turning on people and groups that have supported her in the past. IMO she is a sociopath that lacks any real feelings or empathy for people--and is only as good in that area as she can manage to fake it.
Posted by: G.Johnson | May 3, 2008 10:26:27 AM
SUPER-DELEGATES
Clinton is the only person who can beat MCain.She has the experience and the mental toughness to go the distance. To endorse Obama is to court defeat. Why is it so difficult to back a woman to run as the Democratic Presidential candidate?
Posted by: pjm | May 3, 2008 9:55:45 AM
At first I was I was concerned that perhaps there were a lot of Hillary supporters blogging.... then I remembered Lush Rhimbaugh and his operation..... It seems to me that the Republicans are going out of their way to get Hillary nominated, because they believe she would be the BEST opponent against McCain. That would be great ..... getting to pick your own opponent. That's what they do in wrestling... isn't it ?
Posted by: Ron | May 3, 2008 9:31:42 AM
CILL BLINTON IS A SUPERDELEGATE AND HE ENDORSES HIS WIFE EVERY DAY.
Posted by: Ron | May 3, 2008 9:19:47 AM
I see that today is a slow news day since everyone is talking about an endorsement.
I am surprised You people are taalking about such petty little stuff. I am sure that his vote won't count twice....SO WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?
Posted by: Ron | May 3, 2008 9:18:01 AM
How can you compare Obama's counting a super delegate who previously supported him to a new endorsement to Elizabeth Taylor's endorsement of Hillary. There is no comparison!!! You know that!!! You have totally disappointed me. Not because you clearly endorse Obama - but because your reporting/opinions are so unfair/untrue/biased beyond reason. You should go on all the media shows and tell everyone that you were ABSOLUTELY WRONG about the War Room story.
Posted by: Jerilyn | May 3, 2008 8:04:02 AM
Why have Andrews and Kirk had their endorsement speaches written by the Obama campaign?
How much has Obama's HopefundAmerica PAC been doling out and to whom?
Why does Obama's "new kind of politics" look and feel so much like the old kind of politics on steroids?
Posted by: HoosierSue | May 3, 2008 5:29:55 AM
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