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Obama is From Mars, Hillary From Venus

June 03, 2008 11:55 PM

So you think Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are having some communication issues, maybe?

At 11:06 pm ET Obama called Clinton's aide Huma Abedin and left Clinton a phone message, reports ABC News' Sunlen Miller.

Obama congratulated Clinton on her South Dakota win and asked that she call him back.

Later Clinton called him back, reports ABC News' Eloise Harper. They spoke very briefly and the the call dropped out. Clinton called him back and got his voice mail.

- jpt

UPDATE: Obama left a second phone message for Clinton at 12:08 am.

UPDATE 2: At 12:18 am ET, Clinton called Obama back and they spoke. Obama reiterated his desire "to sit down when it makes sense to you." The Obama campaign characterizes Clinton's response as, "I'm sure that will happen."

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Obama is From Mars, Hillary From Venus
June 03, 2008 11:55 PM

So you think Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are having some communication issues, maybe?
Hi,

Which is correct???


At 11:06 pm ET Obama called Clinton's aide Huma Abedin and left Clinton a phone message, reports ABC News' Sunlen Miller.

Obama congratulated Clinton on her South Dakota win and asked that she call him back.

Later Clinton called him back, reports ABC News' Eloise Harper. They spoke very briefly and the the call dropped out. Clinton called him back and got his voice mail.

- jpt

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Indeed, it was Obama congratulating Clinton late Tuesday, on her win in South Dakota; he got her voicemail, per ABC's Sunlen Miller.

Posted by: PENNY A | Jun 4, 2008 12:48:41 PM

Although I won't vote for Obama I want to congratulate his supporters.

Especially African Americans--they deserve this historic breakthrough. They must be so proud.

I am proud of America--we have come so far. A woman and a black man with a real chance to be president-never thought I'd live to see that. I still hope it will be Hillary one day.

McCain08 Hillary2012

Posted by: cindy in nc | Jun 4, 2008 11:53:49 AM

She was blunt in stating it was all about her.

No doubt with Hillary's character she would make a fine president....NOT GONNA HAPPEN.

She would make a horrible VP.

AMERICA HAS SPOKEN ..... MOVE ON HILL ... SEE YOU IN THE SENATE!!!!!!

Posted by: Omentum | Jun 4, 2008 9:35:42 AM

Krissy...keep dreaming. Hillary sealed her fate with that speech last night. She doesn't want to unite the party! She is more interested in her own personal agenda. Her whole speech last night was Me Me Me.

Posted by: formerhillary | Jun 4, 2008 8:36:43 AM

I hope Obama is left alone to pick his own VP. Clinton wants to control this whole deal. The states she won were a"
closed primaries" which means onluy Dems can vote. Obama's wins were all in "open" primareis were any registered voter could vote. This proves his can win in the GE without her.BTW, I was thoughly disgusted with her "attitude" speech last night.

Posted by: formerhillary | Jun 4, 2008 8:34:31 AM

Earl,
How did it take terrorist to plan for 9/11 event? years or months not days.
9/11/01, it means G. Bush just got in the office few months. It proved that President Clinton was so weak to gainst
terrorist at that time.

Posted by: Alex | Jun 4, 2008 8:12:50 AM

Billy wants second place that gives her an in to the white house.Watch out Obama if they are there strange things happen to people who have anthing to do with the Clintons and BOOM she is sitting in the oval office Think twice .She last night put herself ahead of her voters again .You would think they would wise up ..This woman is dangerious and she will get what she wants come hell or high water..Be aware It is bad that she has to come to this She is a sad person .....Who lives for nothing but power

Posted by: older person | Jun 4, 2008 8:07:32 AM

There is no way Hillary and Bill would accept "second place" and Obama would be nuts to pick her as VP. Who would want Bill second guessing every move. I just hope she stays with the Dems, if she don't McCain will be the winner and we DO NOT need a 72 yr old same ole Bush policy president.

Posted by: mike | Jun 4, 2008 7:35:54 AM

Kucinich can still win this thing.

Posted by: jwm | Jun 4, 2008 7:31:26 AM

alex, what are you talking about?..911 happen under Bush..McCain and Bush is the same..the only difference is that McCain is older and I think likes war a little more than Bush..They both love war but McCain is worse..He cannot wait to invade Iran and North Korea. Heaven help us all. Vote Dems 08

Posted by: Earl | Jun 4, 2008 7:30:57 AM

Obama will pick his own VP

McCain's speech was lame imagine him as a president!

Posted by: Kate | Jun 4, 2008 7:24:42 AM

The key to winning in Novemeber for the republicans, is if Bush pulls a surprise attack on the dems, and starts pulling out and shut down the war in Iraq. Then the issue is off the table for the fall campaign. That the single issue the dems have running against Mccain.

Posted by: Smart Move | Jun 4, 2008 7:08:46 AM

NO second 9/11 in our country.
Sen McCain-08

Posted by: Alex | Jun 4, 2008 7:07:57 AM

If you love war and enjoy the fighting thats going on in Iraq vote for McBush. Because with McCain there will be a continuation of th war..we may even try to invade Iran and North Korea..while the country's economy is going down the tubes..Anyone who believes that there is no connection between the war in Iraq and the faltering economy needs a head check..McCain is all about war..Iraq is all this man talks about..I am sick of it..Lets fix our economy so that people can get jobs, educate their children and buy affordable homes..Iraq, Iraq, Iraq! enough already. Obama/Hillary is going to fix this country and concentrate on what is important..domestic policy..domestic policy..domestic policy..The unthinking and war lovers votes for McCain. Lets vote Dems 08 and turn this country around. Obama/Hillary 08. Obama cannot win without Hillary..that is as true as the words in the scripture..No Hillary! No win..thats a fact..So if Obama is smart as he portends to be..he'll ask Hillary to be the VP..OBAMA CANNOT WIN WITHOUT HILLARY! Word! Vote Dems 08!

Posted by: Earl | Jun 4, 2008 7:00:48 AM

Hillary ready on day one.............. to be the the last person in the world to know she lost!

Posted by: Kate | Jun 4, 2008 6:49:46 AM

we need an old,old wise man for president..a man who loves war and all he talks about is Iraq,Iraq..He said the other day that he does not know much about the economy..this is the man that some people are considering voting for. He is old but says nothing about domestic policy..what about our economy? Vote McCain, feel the pain and don't complain. Four more years of McBush..the silly votes for a continuation of the poor economy by voting for McBush. Vote Dems 08

Posted by: Earl | Jun 4, 2008 6:48:32 AM

Jake,
Some time ago I said I'd never post on this blog again. Never say never. :)

Yesterday I congratulated all the campaign supporters and staff of the Clinton campaign and asked them to reconsider voting for Senator Obama in the fall.

Well......the response was short, sweet, and rude. As a Senator Obama supporter I've tried to be respectful of other campaign supporters. It's easy to blog nasty things on here when you're not face to face with someone. And, a lot of folks have done just that. I'd hope that in person they are kinder and gentler to their fellow Democrats. I know I am. We really are all in this together.

I would certainly hope that by August of this year that some Clinton supporters would have had time to reconsider what 4 more years of the Bush administration would do to their jobs, pocketbooks and gas tanks.

Women supporters of Senator Clinton: just a reminder that Senator McCain would have the opportunity to appoint at least 2 and maybe 3 Supreme Court Justices during his 4-year term (if elected). Say goodbye to Roe-v-Wade! Once that feat has been accomplished, say goodbye to other female rights as well.

Thanks for the opportunity to sound off. For now, we still have the freedom of speech.

Posted by: GrandmaCDA | Jun 4, 2008 6:38:38 AM

Hillary was shortchanged. Demand the right change for your VOTE!
Mc Cain 08

Posted by: comicrelief | Jun 4, 2008 6:32:57 AM

Hillary preferred Mccain to her democratic colleague, Obama. She campaigned heavily in favor of Mccain at the expense of Obama.

First thing you want from your VP is loyalty.

Obama would be dumb to pick her as VP.

Posted by: Geldo | Jun 4, 2008 5:44:13 AM

The winds of change are blowing in America. When strong winds blow the great oak tree bends and sways in the wind but never breaks. It's strong roots burrow deeper into the earth to find water and mineral sustenance and to find support in the safety of the earth's rich soil of certainty.
Ancient landmarks should not be removed for the sake of change. Radical change brings chaos. Change can be good but change for the sake of change can ring warning bells in the silent corridors of the walls of power where kingsmakers sit in silence and observe the fallacy of immature agents of change who try to impress everyone only to find out that you cannot please everyone and still be popular.
Election 2008 is not a popularity contest. No. American's know what they want.They will vote you in andf they can vote you out. The honeymoon lasts for a short season before the predator wolves circle for any sign of weakness.
Now is the time to mend the fences that need to be mended and to tear down the walls that need to be torn down. Now is the time to build bridges that need to be built and to remove barriers that need to be removed. Change that brings progress is good. Change that brings chaos and anarchy is bad.The Democratic party will unite around a common purpose,yes for the good of America. “....All the steam of hissing this and that on you tube will blow over. People got to let off steam. Let them scream, but not too loud. The neighbours might hear them. They might be Republicans and they might say “ What's happening next door? I hear screaming. I hear ranting . I hear %$@! ....” I hope they can get their house in order before November! ....” Errol Smythe,

Posted by: Errol Smythe | Jun 4, 2008 5:37:56 AM

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