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Women For Hillary

May 14, 2008 4:16 PM

FROM GUEST-BLOGGER RICK KLEIN, OF ABC'S THE NOTE

A Democratic source passes on a fundraising solicitation from a new group, WomenCount PAC, along with a copy of an ad the group is placing in Thursday's USA Today, Sunday's New York Times, and Oregon newspapers next week.

From the solicitation, sent by Allida Black, the director and editor of the Eleanor Roosevelt Papers at George Washington University: "Hillary is my candidate and my friend. I know there is no one who is better prepared to lead us out of this mess and help create the nation I want America to be than Hilllary.

"And I am furious at the media, cowardly elected officials, moonstruck Democrats who want to call this race before the race is finished. So, taking a cue from the incomparable Susie Buell, a bunch of us decided to take it to the media in their own back yard."

Then comes an urgent plea for FedExed donations to fund the group's efforts, and this promise: "A press release, blog and viral email blitz will accompany the timing of the USA Today and NYT placements and we hope to begin a wave of 'patience' and desire to see this entire process through to the end."

"Patience" seems like Sen. Clinton's best argument for playing this out for three more weeks, and these are the kinds of allies she can use, particularly with NARAL throwing in its lot with Sen. Obama.

Agree? How does this play out as an argument?

-- Rick Klein

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I'm voting for John McCain - a Republican-something I have NEVER done
Watch those little men wearing flag pins on their lapels!!!Obama just put his back on. What organization do they represent? It's not this Republic..

Posted by: M E | Jun 5, 2008 7:54:59 PM

It's amazing how the Obama supporters continue to use nasty insults towards Clinton supporters, who are dissatisfied with the DNC's decision to blow off Hillary. This ongoing disrespect and arrogance is part of the reason why many, many Clinton supporters will either move towards McCain, or stay home in November.

Posted by: Howard | Jun 1, 2008 12:33:54 PM

It's amazing how the Obama supporters continue to use nasty insults towards Clinton supporters, who are dissatisfied with the DNC's decision to blow off Hillary. This ongoing disrespect and arrogance is part of the reason why many, many Clinton supporters will either move towards McCain, or stay home in November.

Posted by: Howard | Jun 1, 2008 12:33:17 PM

I support Hillary. I will not support
Obama in a general election...........(for the ones who say in the end we will vote for a Dem). I feel as if the
DNC has tried to push her out from the beginning. I wish Hillary would run as an "Independent"

Posted by: Jabconst@aol.com | May 30, 2008 6:59:45 AM

{{Ms. Pamela Ann Walsh – MOB (Mother’s Opposing Barack}}


Ms. Walsh; I tip my hat to you, very well said!

I am not a minion for the democratic party or any party, I am an independent voter, I will be voting for Hillary and if she don't make it. I will either write her name in or vote Republican.

Posted by: Theresa | May 29, 2008 2:49:31 AM

I watched the new HBO television movie
RECOUNT last night, and many of the tactics
employed by the over zealous George W
supporters back in 2000, like trying to stop
the vote recount, trying to get Gore to quit
before all the votes were in, and the smear
tactics against Al Gore, are now being done
by the far left democrats, against Hillary Clinton.
Also, like Gore, Hillary could win the popular vote,
but, like the 2000 George W supporters, the
Obama supporters don't care about this point,
even though it's the bedrock of democracy.
Unlike Gore who quit his bid for the oval office,
rather than stand up against the courts, Hillary
has the guts and Presidential qualities to stay in
the race, and win.
Vote for Hillary Clinton '08

Posted by: Lee | May 27, 2008 1:07:37 PM

This is a democracy ... ALL the votes should count. The voters, and the country shouldn't be disenfranchised just because a handful of party hacks moved the dates. Again, as I read the blogs, the Obama supporters express their sarcastic condescending comments about Mrs. Clinton, never acknowledging that she has over 17 million Americans who have chosen her over Obama so far. Before the Obama supporters continue to use such vile language towards Hillary, and her supporters, they should remember that they can't get their lord and master elected without us! The arrogant, lock-step Obama supporters are like a cult that shares one brain.

Posted by: Lee | May 23, 2008 11:19:06 AM

As a professional woman who has dealt with the glass ceiling and double standards for 'aggresive' women my whole career...I will never vote for Obama. He is all about images and has no substance. He is the true spoiler for the democratic party. I have never voted for a Republican my whole 27 years voting but will for the first time.

Posted by: rhonda | May 21, 2008 12:51:15 AM

We need some one like Hillary for President. If we can't elect Hillary it will be a big loss to our country.

Posted by: sara | May 16, 2008 11:18:17 PM

I have never read this blog before or posted. people willing to trade their reproductive rights for revenge.
What an eye-opener! I really had no idea. I would have cast my vote for Hillary even though her campaign displayed none of the qualities of integrity and honesty that I value most in my candidate.The way she fought lost my vote.

someone actually called Obama Curious
George!!! What a sad way to bond and support your candidate. obama08 whitewoman over 50!!!

Posted by: Kathleen | May 16, 2008 9:53:08 PM

A comment from a Canadian male:
Oh how different this would be if the race was contested by Hillary Rodham and not Hillary Clinton.

Posted by: Roger | May 16, 2008 9:42:44 PM

As a young women working in a male dominated profession, I know that Hillary has worked harder than any man in the same position as she is. If she can't break the ultimate glass ceiling, what message is America sending to the rest of the world?

Hillary is more prepared and capable than McCain and Obama; but they always have reasons why a woman can't be the president such as she's not "likable" or "cold" or "What experience does being a first lady give?" All these negative feelings just proves sub-consciously they don't like her because she's a woman.

Clinton is the only president served two terms as a democrat since FDR. Maybe people should themselves why the others failed to be re-elected. Hillary is the real changing agent.

Posted by: Cicie Wang | May 16, 2008 9:09:51 PM

I am a professional woman with a 6 figure income who will never vote for Barack. There were so many times he could've gained my respect, but didn't. He could've worked for a compromise in FL and MI, but he sabotaged the re-votes. He could've taken a stand when Bill was accused of racism, but he didn't. He could've answered the questions aboutt Rev Wright, his patriotism and David Ayers head on, but yet he whined.

Hillary has the integrity and the grit to run this country. If she doesn't get the nomination I will not vote in the election. It won't really matter though, there is no way Barack can take the key states like OH, PA, FL and MO. I

Posted by: SLDEM | May 16, 2008 5:54:40 PM

This is where Obama proves to be the true DIVISIVE candidate. He started his campaign off by being divisive; comparing Bill Clinton to Reagan, all the rude talking points such as the Fatal Attraction comment, claiming racism, insulting voters who support Hillary i.e.; bitter, uneducated, etc. Obama’s campaign is the same old dirty politics of character assassination on a massive scale with a brutal media following suit. The media worked the race card, the Hillary Hate card etc. and Obama gets billed as "Above it all." Including apparently our right to choose our candidate by trying to halt the election he has not won. We are not the media, but we are here, and I believe the media is pushing the rift. That is why the DNC needs to get of it’s you know what, and let the vote continue with Hillary. Re do FL and Michigan. Stop the propaganda to end the vote.

Posted by: irma | May 16, 2008 4:23:41 PM

Okay, but this isn't ALL about us. There are the seniors, Hispanics, working class, lower and middle income, etc. We need an all encompassing push. Any info on that?

Posted by: irma | May 16, 2008 3:59:09 PM

Would be nice if she could use some of those donations to pay off the loans to herself.

Posted by: sweetiePie | May 16, 2008 3:18:26 PM

Your USA ad was superb. I will write-in Hillary if she is not the nominee. I am upset that the media claim the intelligent, well educated and wealthy do not support Hillary. I am retired from NASA/Kennedy Space Center with an MBA. I believe if you are intelligent you will support the best and most experienced candidate...Hillary. Thanks so much for the ad.

Posted by: Connie L. Dobrin | May 16, 2008 2:02:48 PM

Your USA ad was superb. I will write-in Hillary if she is not the nominee. I am upset that the media claim the intelligent, well educated and wealthy do not support Hillary. I am retired from NASA/Kennedy Space Center with an MBA. I believe if you are intelligent you will support the best and most experienced candidate...Hillary. Thanks so much for the ad.

Posted by: Connie L. Dobrin | May 16, 2008 2:01:19 PM

Hi Pam, Is the write in required on a different ballot?

Posted by: irma | May 16, 2008 1:47:56 PM

Pam, I respect your opinion. However, I just want to address one comment that you made. You stated: "Otherwise, we will be a country divided by the rich and poor, with No middle-class any longer."

Right now the top 5% of the nation's wage earners account for 60% of the total income tax revenue; the top 25% of nation's wage earners account for 86% of the total income tax revenue; and the top 50% of the nations wage earners account for 97% of the total income tax revenue. In order to pay for free college education for everyone and to pay for universal health care for everyone the Democrats plan to raise the tax rates of the "wealthy." Evidentally they want the top 25% of the nations wage earners to account for nearly 95% if not 100% of the total income tax revenue. What makes you think that these individuals will continue to pay for the free ride of nearly 75% of the country? If a significant portion retired or worse yet, moved their business abroad, where will the government find the money to continue giving the free ride to the rest of the country? The politicians will come after the middle class! That will shrink the middle class even further.

Now then if you really want a larger middle class, the real answer is the fair tax and eliminate the income tax altogether. Let individuals keep their enitre paycheck. When they go shopping then they will pay the consumption tax.

But you will also need to trash the idea of free rides! "Free" K-12 is already a mess. Do you really think it will get any better by adding four "free" years of college? And "free" universal health care will only push our country to bankruptcy. The current entitlements already have us on the brink of bankrupcy. Imagine what adding another huge entitlement will do!

Posted by: James Danley | May 16, 2008 3:23:08 AM

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