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Clinton Delivers Victory Speech in Florida
January 29, 2008 9:28 PM
ABC News' Eloise Harper Reports: Senator Clinton, D-N.Y., delivered a short victory speech in a ballroom packed with supporters in Davie, FL . "I could not come here in person to ask you for your votes," Clinton said, "but I am here to thank you for your votes today." Clinton offered thanks saying, "I am so grateful to the countless Floridians who on their own organized worked hard talked to your friends and your neighbors."
Clinton's campaign held a conference call with reporters earlier in the day stressing the importance of Florida and pushing back at the notion that the state doesn’t matter. In 2007, the Democratic National Committee ruled Florida's delegates will not be seated at the convention as punishment for moving its primary date up to January.
When Senator Clinton won a victory in Michigan (another state the DNC stripped of delegates), the campaign did not stage a rally and the candidate did not visit the state to thank the voters. On the heels of the upset in South Carolina, the Clinton campaign hopes to pick up some momentum from this win.
Obama spokesperson Bill Burton had this to say: "Obama and Clinton tie for delegates in Florida. 0 for Obama, 0 for Clinton."
Watch Sen. Clinton's speech here.
January 29, 2008 in Bush, George W. | Permalink | User Comments (43)
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This is a faux 'win'. Since there was no campaigning and no delegates, this was not a real primary.
The fact that Hillary held a faux rally for her faux win is rather pathetic.
It occurred to me suddenly during her faux speech that the Clintons are becoming parodies of themselves.
And I think many others are starting to realize this as well.
Exit polls show over half the ballots were cast in December.
Those cast in the past month favored Obama.
Says alot about the trending here.
Posted by: vwcat | Jan 29, 2008 9:41:02 PM
I like Bill Burton. He SPEAKS THE TRUTH, AND has a sense of humor. Sure Clinton won... no delegates, that is. Her desperation for a tiny bit of false momentum is laughable. Note how when she was ahead, she didn't give a rat's ### about Michigan. Didn't have a 'victory rally' there, and never campaigned for the delegates to be reinstated. Now that Obama's leading and has better endorsements than she does, she pretends to actually care. Not surprising, since she's had decades of practice. Take your hypocrisy and false concern elsewhere, HILLIAR CLINTON. You don't care about the voices of Florida or Michigan. You never cared till Obama wiped you out in South Carolina. Clearly, you will just say anything and do anything to win.
Posted by: Cat Scratch | Jan 29, 2008 9:42:23 PM
CONGRATULATION ON WINNING FlORIDA.KEEP THE GOOD WORK UP.
Posted by: Mary F. BuTLER | Jan 29, 2008 9:49:09 PM
Senator Clinton victory in Florida remind me of the Robert Kennedy, Jacob Jarvits and Senator Kenneth Keating empty chair debate. Keating bought half-an-hour of time on WCBS-TV, for 7:30 p.m. on the night of October 27, 1964 and announced that if Kennedy did not show up, Keating and New York's senior U.S. Senator, Jacob Javits, would spend the half-hour "debating" an empty chair. While Javits and Keating lambasted an empty chair and a nameplate reading "Robert F. Kennedy," news photographers snapped shots of the flesh-and-blood Kennedy staring grimly at a sign on the studio door reading "PLEASE KEEP
OUT." How can one declare victory against ones self? Oh well as the great New England Patriots football coach Bill Belichick is fond of saying “It is what it is”.
Posted by: bigdipper | Jan 29, 2008 9:50:03 PM
The fact is over 500,000 plus Floridians voted for Hillary Clinton. Whether there were delegates awarded, the Floridans have spoken who understand the experience and proven actions speaks louder then empty promises of change. TRUE change requires a person that can lead from day one with concrete ideas and detailed plan of action.
For those who didn't bother to get their facts straight, NO democratic candidate campaigned in Florida.
Posted by: mary | Jan 29, 2008 9:52:01 PM
Clinton's "win" in Florida might accentuate her negatives more than it gives her any momentum. Every story written about it will caveat the no-delegates aspect, if not the angle about how she "didn't" campaign here.
An election organization which wasn't officially part of the Clinton campaign, constant references to Florida from her and her surrogates for the past few days, all the signs and stuff that weren't provided for her non-campaign victory party...
She came off looking again like someone who will work around any inconvenient rule.
Posted by: Paul | Jan 29, 2008 9:55:52 PM
Are you saying the vote of about a MILLION people who have voted for Senator Clinton does not count? They have spoken loud and clearly. The South Carolina vote which was in a small state with not a representative electorate was a big victory for Obama but the huge win of Clinton with a more diverse population does not count? What are you thinking? Yes, the establishment of the party has said the delegates don't count but you can't argue with the choice of a huge portion of our population. I am sure we will not let democracy be uprooted by the party bureucrates - every vote counts and we have to get our voices heard. Florida's voters were short changed last time by Republicans and this time it is the democrats who want to do that to us, we won't accept that.
Posted by: Kate | Jan 29, 2008 10:02:30 PM
I could not be more proud that a woman will be president. It makes a big difference that Hillary won Florida. Like a previous poster said the Floridians have spoken and it is clear who they want as president. Obama could not handle the white house at this point in time. We need someone who can take control on day one. Bush has failed Americans in every possible way. It is going to be an enormous task for someone to undo what Bush has done, to our economy, relations with foreign countries, etc. etc etc. I personally do not want to bet on a comer anymore. Although I knew Bush was the worst choice for president in 2000. I do not want to see history repeat itself. We have someone like Obama, who has done nothing but blow a lot of hot air. How is that going to SAVE our nation. Action, that is what we need. A lot of action and fast. I am tired of struggling day in and day out. You go girl!!!! Hillary 2008
Posted by: Gina | Jan 29, 2008 10:07:01 PM
A win is a win and it will pay off later.
Posted by: Henry Vu | Jan 29, 2008 10:07:11 PM
The Big H is smooth, but it's terribly unfortunate she's not trustworthy. Hillary will say anything to obtain a vote and she cries 'foul' when Obama wins. Hillary is cut from the same cloth as Bill; let's not forget her CONFIRMED LIAR of a husband was IMPEACHED from POTUS. Anyone but Hillary '8.
Posted by: Earl, Salinas, CA | Jan 29, 2008 10:07:54 PM
good hillary show them who to win you are the best your husband done good jod balance the bud.. you are the best for the white house vote hillary
Posted by: magella | Jan 29, 2008 10:15:19 PM
The news is reporting that if you take away the early voting, tonight's percentages between Clinton and Obama were much closer than the polling.
Posted by: Paul | Jan 29, 2008 10:27:01 PM
Just like Obama to be condescending and call it a "beauty contest." He is classless.
Posted by: beth | Jan 29, 2008 10:27:16 PM
Help me again to remember who Obama ran against to win the senate seat in Illinois---- oh, that's right! The lame duck the republicans threw in at the last minute Alan Keyes. So, we've given him a senate seat, I think now we should give him the White House. What does earning it matter anyway?
Posted by: Peter | Jan 29, 2008 10:30:59 PM
Everyone knows, when you win Florida you win the presidency!
Congrats to Hillary for her strong win and being the only democrat to thank and respect the voters of Florida.
Posted by: ryan | Jan 29, 2008 10:35:41 PM
Y'all do realize Clinton is on the record back in early January saying that Florida and Michigan don't matter, right?
Posted by: Paul | Jan 29, 2008 10:37:48 PM
I for one will be glad when the country gets past sexist and racist remarks.
Posted by: Sexism | Jan 29, 2008 10:38:55 PM
Regardless if you like or hate her, can you just imagine the number of people in the party that are sitting around scratching their hands, looking around the room in bewilderment and saying out loud, 'what in the crap is she doing?' Seriously, if she doesn't stop people will start to think she is flipping out or something....oh and forgot the powers that be, well they are all laughing like crazy right now - oh and wondering what desperate act she will pull next.
Posted by: Cat Scratch,
I totally 110% agree with everything you said. It's almost a specticle what's occuring with her now. She totally looks desperate. Her actions and words are just not what one looks for in a Commander and Chief. For goodness sakes, let the process play out. I think she will end up the eventual nominee b/c there isn't enough time for Obama or Edwards to catch up with someone with NAME recognition....so her doing this stuff is just making her look like the win at all cost candidate. That image will TURN off MANY people. She won't have a problem winning the nom - I don't think - but she SURE will in the general.
As for as the article, this is what turned me off about her in the beginning. Everytime that camp hits a bump in the road, they fall apart and start doing stupid stuff.....man, just keep it up Hillary....I'm actually having some good laughs from your pitifulness.
Posted by: Dean | Jan 29, 2008 10:39:40 PM
I think this post by "Scott," from over on Rick Klein's live blog earlier this evening, bears repeating here. And it's not good news for Hillary:
"Have you seen the exits from the Democratic race? 31% absentee voters went 49-29 for Clinton. Among those who decided whom they were going to vote for over a month ago or more, Clinton won 64-25. But voters who decided within the last month? 46-42 Obama. In the last week? 38-31 Obama. In the last 3 days? 45-40 Obama. Clinton won those choosing a candidate today, but she was in Florida this week and was the only candidate getting media attention down there promoting Florida's delegates.
Interesting splits I think."
Posted by: Mark | Jan 29, 2008 10:41:22 PM
It has become very clear that the Clintons are habitual breaker of rules. They truly believe they are above rules set by their own party, the Government, Courts, etc. She pledged to not campaign in Florida, but she DID! She held fundraisers, she promised to show up the day of the elections and she DID! She mentioned Florida every chance she could. How is that NOT campaigning?
Despite all this, she still lost 15-20 points in the last 2 weeks. Had the election been held when it normally is and Obama was allowed to campaign, then Obama would have won by 5-10 points.
The Clintons are steaming right now and are so angry at the Democratic party. They do not care about the rules and they are FURIOUS that all their friends are betraying them and endorsing Obamaa.
It's amazing to watch this self-proclaimed "dynasty" crumble before our very eyes.
Posted by: Jill Sweeney | Jan 29, 2008 10:41:49 PM
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