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Clinton Deputy Campaign Manager Steps Down
February 12, 2008 8:48 PM
ABC News' Eloise Harper reports: Clinton's deputy campaign manager, Mike Henry, stepped down today. Henry is, of course, famous for the leaked memo he wrote suggesting that Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., skip Iowa.
Henry was also loyal to former campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle. His departure follows hers by just two days.
Here is the e-mail he sent the staff today:
February 12, 2008
Hi everyone.
I just wanted to let you know about a decision I've made.
Yesterday, I made the decision to leave the campaign. Out of respect for Maggie and her new leadership team, I thought it was the best thing to do. As someone who has managed campaigns, I share the unique understanding of the challenges that the campaign will face over the next several weeks. Our campaign needs to move quickly, to build a new leadership team, support them and their decisions, and make the necessary adjustments, to achieve the winning outcome for which we have all worked so hard for over a year now.
I also want to thank everyone for the opportunity to work with each one of you, establish friendships, and I will always fondly remember the camaraderie that I have built with so many people on this staff. You all are so talented, and it has been a pleasure to work with you. You have made this journey so much fun and rewarding. Thank you.
It has been an honor to work for Sen. Clinton on her presidential campaign. I remain steadfast in my belief that Sen. Clinton is the most qualified and most prepared person to be the next president of the United States, and my support of her candidacy remains as strong as ever.
Good luck, and I hope to see you soon.
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BUSH -CLINTON-BUSH -CLINTON? GOT FATIGUE?
Posted by: Jideofo22 | Feb 12, 2008 9:07:13 PM
Good for him. Too bad the media is hill bent on MILKING this in the most negative way possible.
Will Clinton win the nomination? If she can win ohio, texas and Pennsyvania she can.
If obama wins Ohio or Pennsylvania , he is the nominee.
Posted by: tom | Feb 12, 2008 9:10:54 PM
I think a blogger on usatoday put it best:
J. Thomas wrote: 13m ago
Another aid throw(n) under the Clinton Likeability Tour Bus.
Thank GOD in november '08 NO one else will ever have to suffer being destroyed by the clinton-bush evil genius 'treason is an excellent ingredient in the future bakery' squad
Posted by: Liam Brent Kelly | Feb 12, 2008 9:12:30 PM
This is very good for Hillary's campaign. I wish Mr. Henry the best in a new position but believe we are going to see some very positive results in the time ahead due to Maggie William's influences. She is an extraordinary woman with great insight and a good heart!
Posted by: Jennifer | Feb 12, 2008 9:14:23 PM
Her claws are starting to come out. She is not a likable person and the more things don't go her way, the more the real Hillary will surface. Bill and her were embarassing before and I am so glad Obama came along. I am afraid Bill will do whatever and if he gets caught she will pardon him.
Posted by: Ann | Feb 12, 2008 9:18:46 PM
Dear Latino/as __ in the face of what's happening, if you vote for Hillary, you are basically loudly advertising that you are very very very guilable! We need the President we all can be proud of, who has honesty, honor, and integrity. Thank you all the people out there who voted for him.
Posted by: Sean, NY | Feb 12, 2008 9:22:45 PM
Fifteen years ago when everybody was demanding universal health care, what qualifications did Mrs Clinton have to be put in charge of such a difficult project?
Posted by: Joan NY | Feb 12, 2008 9:39:12 PM
It's rather sad it has to end this way for Mrs Clinton. The reality is that Obama looks much more likeable than she does. I have support the Clintons all my life but I think I must face the reality that she can not undo the Obama fever. I wish her all the best.
Posted by: Nathan | Feb 12, 2008 9:41:35 PM
So when does Hilliary get to fire... HERSELF!!!
Posted by: cba | Feb 12, 2008 9:41:59 PM
Time for Sen. Clinton to step aside.
For the good of the party. Its time to unite behind The Big O!
Posted by: mike | Feb 12, 2008 9:47:05 PM
A 60 year old "girl". Uh, if she aint a woman by now, just when is the "transformation" going to take place??? Curious. Folks, please lose the "girl" talk. This woman's been through menopause, right? Just checking.
Posted by: cba | Feb 12, 2008 9:53:13 PM
Since when do we need a "likeable" president? The leader of the free world has to be a nice guy to get your vote? How about someone with experience? How about knowledge of the job? What about relationships with other countries and other leaders? How about someone who shows up and makes a decision instead of an excuse? You can't just be "present" when you're the president, you have to stand up and be counted. If Obama gets to be president, which I doubt will happen, he can't beat McCain, it will be just like the Carter years all over again - and we will get another 20 years of the Republicans in charge as the backlash of his single term.
Posted by: Barbara | Feb 12, 2008 9:58:57 PM
Although obama is ahead now of tonight...duh?? Hillary will WIN in the end. obama is nice and friendly...however; PLEASE, to run the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on his 3 years in politics.....what's his change all about...I hear him talk about change...HOW???? Please inform us what change......and please....obama will be put down by the media sometimes in the near future...god forbid he does??? DUH???....
Go HILLARY ...
Posted by: Judi | Feb 12, 2008 10:03:51 PM
Felipe - I read that Obama was now polling within 10 points in Texas, and I suspect it will continue to tighten.
Clinton has a tough path now. She not only has to win Texas and Ohio, but win convincingly. But I also know she'll come fighting out of that corner she's backed into. No one is taking anything for granted.
Best of luck to you, but its starting to look more likely that she might not be able to pull this one out.
Posted by: Paul | Feb 12, 2008 10:05:19 PM
All Obama has to do is be competitive in Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania. He doesn't have to win. The delegate assignment in the Democratic party is proportional. That means Clinton has to win convincingly in those contests. It can't be 55% to 45% in Clinton's favor in those three contests because right now Obama is crushing Hillary in the last 8 contest after battling her to a draw on Super Tuesday.
So, with Wisconsin and Obama's home state of Hawaii upcoming, Hillary better destroy Obama in Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. A 60-40 split in those three states may not be enough to save her campaign.......
And what one journalist has mentioned about the Super Delagates, many are still uncommitted waiting for a clear front runner in the election. The delgate count right now (before tonight) is in Hillary's corner including the Super Delegates who can change their opinion at any time.
Hillary better have a DOMINANT showing in some states, any state, very soon or those Super's may abandon her very quickly. Especially the unpledged Super Delegates who haven't made up their minds. It will be tough for them to side with Hillary if Obama has more pledged delegates and has won more states......
Posted by: Tyler | Feb 12, 2008 10:28:50 PM
Judi: Obama has 7 years of experience in the Illinois state legislature, as well as his time in the US Senate and before politics as a community organizer. It is often forgotten but Clinton is a junior senator as well and has passed/co-sponsored relatively few bills.
His changes include drastically reducing government corruption by cracking down on lobbyist bribes, adding transparency to government spending (so senators can no longer earmark money for personal air strips and resorts), healthcare reform, energy reform, fixing our terrible international reputation.
Obama's campaign does not take lobbyist money and is funded by the people. Clinton speaks of what she can do, Obama speaks about what our nation can do. He will accomplish his goals by getting the parties to work together (which he has an excellent track record of accomplishing) rather than fighting for that 51% majority.
America is tired of our politicians squabbling and wallowing in corruption while the major issues in our nation - healthcare, economy, foreign affairs, immigration - are all left unresolved. Obama will unite our goverment, drastically alter the landscape of politics and finally get some things accomplished.
Posted by: Zachary Tong | Feb 12, 2008 10:40:17 PM
For anyone in Texas, Ohio and Penn. who is think of voting for Obama please visit Detroit. Get the picture? That's what his extension of welfare programs can do for your city to!
Posted by: Jeff | Feb 12, 2008 10:45:04 PM
There is an old African proverb. It goes like this: "In a running contest, never confuse between the first runner out and the first runner to reach the finish line. The two are not always the same person."
Posted by: Emanuel | Feb 12, 2008 10:47:02 PM
Felipe, please speak for yourself. I am a Texan and WILL NOT be voting for Hillary. Barbara, are you serious? It is important to have a likeable president. Welcome to 2008- America can't just steamroll through the rest of the world. Having good diplomatic relations is becoming increasingly important in this global economy.
Posted by: Jen | Feb 12, 2008 10:59:43 PM
let us move to TX and Ohio to support Sen. Hillary
Posted by: mike | Feb 12, 2008 11:02:35 PM
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