Clyburn Goes for Obama; Clinton’s Plans Unclear
Email“Today the primary process draws to a close," said House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-SC, in a statement this morning. "From the beginning, I have made it clear that I would put the Democratic Party’s best interest first and remain publicly neutral as this process ran its course, but it is now time to make my preference known. Today I am pledging my delegate vote to Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States."
Clyburn has been officially neutral until yesterday, though he has publicly expressed disappointment at the way Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-NY, and her husband conducted themselves during her campaign.
In addition to praising the "levels of energy and excitement that I have not witnessed since the 1960’s," the highest-ranking African-American in Congress also trotted out an electability argument about Obama, perhaps to contrast with Clinton’s argument that she is more electable.
“Recent surveys indicate that Senator Obama is by far the most preferred presidential candidate among Democrats and independents," Clyburn said, "and I believe he is the most electable candidate that Democrats can offer. He will be able to dramatically change the electoral map for Democrats which will in turn expand our majorities here in Congress, and help elect more Democrats at the state and local levels. Furthermore, I believe that Senator Obama is the Democrat who can unite our people, help heal our nation’s wounds, improve our standing on the world stage, and steer our country in a new direction. What is especially exciting about Senator Obama’s candidacy is its attraction to young and independent voters. Our Party cannot hope to continue our recent successes if we don’t continue to attract new voters. Senator Obama has demonstrated the ability to draw a new map for Democrats by putting traditionally red states like Colorado, Virginia and North Carolina, and swing states like New Mexico, Missouri and Iowa in play."
Clyburn also sent this message to Clinton and her supporters: “All of us have roles to play in helping to unify this party and unite in support of our nominee. But united does not mean unanimous, united means recognizing and respecting some realities. And it is a reality that delegates determine the winner. No matter the outcome tonight, Senator Obama will lead in the delegate count and should be named the nominee. Any other outcome would require un-pledged delegates, who have the power and authority to do so, to reverse the results of those who played by the established rules and worked hard in the primaries and caucuses. This would be unwarranted and could make the nomination worthless."
It remains unclear what Clinton will do tonight or this week. Sources in her camp say she has no intention of withdrawing from the race tonight even if Obama reaches the magic number of 2,118 delegates. In fact, Clinton has not yet stated that she accepts 2,118 as the magic number.
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Posted by: Fired UP!! | June 3, 2008, 8:52 am 8:52 am
Obama people say to Hillary supporters, vote for Obama, his positions are 95% the same as Hillary.
Not true. He has not done enough for us to know his positions, has he? We know only about the very few votes he has cast.
I believe he is radically different from Hillary. He is far to the left. Perhaps he is a socialist. Look at his long time friends — Ayres, Pfleger, Wright, Michelle. These are all hard core radicals. If he gets in the White House, a compliant Congress will allow him to do anything he wants. What does he want? What does he really want?
America should be afraid of this man.
Posted by: David | June 3, 2008, 9:00 am 9:00 am
Here’s a surprise endorsement…
Of course, he’s wrong when he says the supers have to follow the will of the people. That’s not the supers’ job! The supers’ job is to pick the most electable candidate. Obviously, Clyburn feels it’s Obama. (He’s wrong about that, too… The GOP will make mincemeat out of the man who’s done nothing.
Posted by: Beth | June 3, 2008, 9:02 am 9:02 am
America should be afraid of this man.
Posted by: David | Jun 3, 2008 9:00:57 AM
********
Calm down David.
McCain is the one to fear.
Posted by: Fired UP!! | June 3, 2008, 9:09 am 9:09 am
God, he’s such an idiot. All this talk of Obama re-drawing the electoral map. Are they that dumb that they can’t see the he’ll redraw the electoral map alright – giving the dems a shot in piddly states with FA electoral college votes while virtually ceding the battlegrounds like PA and Ohio.
I’m sorry, but they are just so dumb!!!
Posted by: Mark | June 3, 2008, 9:10 am 9:10 am
Barack Obama will give his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a Dream’ speech in Washington. In February, President Obama will lay a wreath at the Lincoln memorial on the 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth. This is HISTORY folks.
Time has come for the Clinton supporters to stop whining. You lost. Time to support the next President of the United States.
Time to get in step with History.
Posted by: Zach | June 3, 2008, 9:11 am 9:11 am
Neutral & Clyburn – that’s an oxymoron just like journalists being objective.
Clyburn was in cahoots with the bias press from DAY 1 painting the Clintons as racist for MLK/LBJ and “fairytale” comments.
And Beth, yes, the Supers are supposed to be independent, but Obama’s supporters (Clyburn) and his media buddies decided that this time they have to go with the “will” of the “people” – WHAT A JOKE THIS DEM PRIMARY BECAME – I BLAME THE MEDIA.
Posted by: Funny | June 3, 2008, 9:14 am 9:14 am
People…this has been the most historical primary we have ever seen. We have seen a woman and a black man running for the presidency! This will go into the history books! Stop tainting it with your racism, gender bias and total disrespect for both candidates who have worked so hard.
Posted by: newvoter | June 3, 2008, 9:20 am 9:20 am
“Clyburn Goes for Obama”- IS THIS NEWS- OF COURSE, HE IS GOING FOR OBAMA. YOU THINK FOR ONE MOMENT HE COULD VOTE FOR ANYONE ELSE!
Posted by: linda | June 3, 2008, 9:21 am 9:21 am
Clyburn endorsing Obama. Wow there’s a huge surprise.
Hillary08/2012 or McCain08
Posted by: cindy in nc | June 3, 2008, 9:23 am 9:23 am
Hey Zach, we are going to support the next president of the USA. President McCain!
Posted by: uho | June 3, 2008, 9:28 am 9:28 am
Barrack, show me your close friends, then I tell you what you are .
Posted by: ty | June 3, 2008, 9:35 am 9:35 am
Shryl Atkinson of CBS did an expose on Clyburn. He a corrupt Washington politician. Clyburn had always been for Obama. No big surprise! Is this newsworthy?
Posted by: charleychaplin | June 3, 2008, 9:39 am 9:39 am
Also, remember this – most delegates and supersdelegatesa white. Should we be shocked that they are endorsing Obama also?
Posted by: Wake-Up America | June 3, 2008, 9:39 am 9:39 am
So the elit like him and Obama are going to use scare tactics to get the rest of the dems to go along with them!!
Because why, they want Socialism!!
The DNC has betrayed their own party the far left zealots that are taking over it!!
Posted by: spock | June 3, 2008, 9:43 am 9:43 am
The rule is the first one to reach 2118 delegates wins the democratic nomination. No one will reach this number by the end of the last primaries. There’s no such rule that whoever gets the majority of delegates, wins. That’s where the popular vote comes in along with the other factors to be considered. That’s the job of the superdelegates to make a wise decision to come up with a nominee who can best balance the results from electoral map, popular vote, gallaup polls on various voting groups, gallup polls on running against McCain. Also, they should now look at the resumes of each candidate and the depthness of their knowledge on economic policies, foreign policies and national security. Who can best beat McCain not by a whisker or smaller margin but by a reasonable margin. Scared Pelosi should be fired from DNC since she doesn’t know the real job of a superdelegate. If these superdelegates are marred by subjectivesness and the idea of just basing the nomination on the majority of delegates alone then the democratic party will be in a shaky position by November.
THE SUPERDELEGATES HAVE TO DO THEIR JOB INTENSLY AND COMPREHENSIVELY WHILE THERE’S TIME. THEIR DECISION WILL COST THEIR POSITIONS WHEN THE TIME COMES WHEN PEOPLE WILL IN TURN DECIDE TO VOTE THEM BACK TO THEIR POSITIONS. THE FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN SHOULD NOT BE COMPROMISED JUST FOR THE SAKE OF ENDING IT AND GIVING THE NOMINATION TO OBAMA. SINCE NO ONE WILL WIN, IT’S THE BEST TIME TO SCRUTINIZE THIS CANDIDATE BEFORE MAKING THE FINAL DECISION.
Posted by: neil1785 | June 3, 2008, 9:52 am 9:52 am
I’m shocked that any superdelegate can endorse a candidate for president of the United States–that willingly sat in a church that teaches Black Liberation Theology.
Would McCain or Hillary get any endorsements if they had sat in a church (for 20 years) that promoted white supremacy or the KKK?
Obama’s church/pastors are a deal-breaker for me. He promises unity but was fine going to a racist church.
I don’t trust Obama or the DNC’s judgement.
Hillary08/2012 or McCain08
Posted by: cindy in nc | June 3, 2008, 9:53 am 9:53 am
“Time has come for the Clinton supporters to stop whining. You lost. Time to support the next President of the United States.” Zach, many of us are voting against Obama because we’re voting no to sexist, racist treatment of Hillary and her supporters! We’re voting no to scare tactics by Obama supporters! We’re voting no to threats and insults from Obama supporters! We’re voting no to bullying by Obama supporters! We’re voting no to Obama supporter silence when racist, bigoted remarks fly from other Obama supporters. We’re voting no to this cycle of abuse from Obama supporters!! We’ve had enough of abusive Obama supporters and we’re saying NO! We’re sending Mass Media and the DNC a message!! We’re rising up, standing up and voting NO!! NO MEANS NO!!!
Posted by: former dem in chicago | June 3, 2008, 9:54 am 9:54 am
Months ago we learned from several CDs that there was a difference between the way the two camps were talking with them. The Obama camp called weekly to touch base and to ask if they had made a decision yet, while the Clinton camp called nearly daily pitching them. Now we have posters who ignore those reports to make up their own story about the Obama camp strongarmings the SDs. My own suspicion is that they are Republican operatives doing everything they can to stir the pot. It may be the only chance that McCain has.
Posted by: Javalation | June 3, 2008, 9:54 am 9:54 am
The phenomenon, the icon of democracy and good governance, dumped his one time mentor, Alice Palmer to grab a senate seat in Illinois, got his fellow democratic contenders’ names struck off from the ballot in Chicago, allowed Exelon to get away from being held responsible even after repeated radioactive spillage, dumped his grandmother to divert attention of people from race issue, used Jeremiah Wright and the Trinity Church for decades to build a political base for himself and then dumped him when he became a political hot potato, dumped Father Pfleger when things came out to light after 20 years, now he decides to severe his association with his church. The moral compass remained unmoved for this man for decades till things came to light, because he thinks he has got a clear sight to the White House. He used the liberation of Nazi concentration camps in Germany to impress people with his lineage. Then, as people came out with the truth, Auschwitz became Buchenwald and the uncle became a great-uncle! He has already started adding nuances to his initial rhetoric of meeting disputed world leaders from Iran and other countries! The caucuses were managed to gain advanatges in delegate count, a great example is the difference in the polling results in the primaries and caucus in the state of Washington. Friendly media with similar lobbying interests, were used to make a mockery of a fellow democratic contender. The script of a popular TV serial, “The West Wing” was written with the help of his campaign strategist, that almost depicts this campaign, with the aim of brain-washing potential voters to align with the campaign goals. This is an example of change at its best for the phenomenon. Does it indicate what will happen to his key campaign messages of doing away with old style Washington Politics and “Change we can”?
Posted by: neil1785 | June 3, 2008, 9:56 am 9:56 am
Wow,
What a difference a VIABLE African American in a Presidental Campaign makes.
Never in history have I seen such savage talk.
America has a long long long way to go.
Let grow up and deal with our problems instead of acting like a bunch of third graders… bad example.. third graders can be fighting one minute be best friends the next.
Let’s act like third graders America.
Don’t grow up… Grow Down
Posted by: Omentum | June 3, 2008, 10:04 am 10:04 am
Neil
Both have been confirmed not to be true
DONT YOU READ THE NEWS.
Note: Right wing propaganda is not news.
Posted by: Omentum | June 3, 2008, 10:18 am 10:18 am
Can’t … that is.
Posted by: Omentum | June 3, 2008, 10:21 am 10:21 am
I dont think Obama is qualified to be president. But then again, I dont think Bush is qualified to be president, but he was elected.
Posted by: snell | June 3, 2008, 10:23 am 10:23 am
I think this whole super delegate thing is a bunch of crap. The other hype I find disgusting is that Obama and his sheep act like he has won by a landslide and that he is the people’s choice. When the numbers are all worked out, he doesn’t even have half of the votes. The percentage difference is laughable. He maybe about half of the democrats choice, but he definitely not the overwhelming choice of Democrats. So give me a break with all of this Obama is the clear winner crap.
Posted by: Kris | June 3, 2008, 10:23 am 10:23 am
Disagree, omentum.
I reviewed every record of every African American currently serving in high political office: mayor, governor, house rep in congress or long-term state sentaor or rep. There are many, much more qualified and viable African American public servants who have worked very hard for all their consituents. I was actually surprised that Obama was selected, promoted whatever.
Posted by: cynic465 | June 3, 2008, 10:24 am 10:24 am
Not really
I am at work right now and couldn’t believe all the bigotry I was reading and just had to comment
Signing off before i get fired.
continue spewing your bigotry
What will you say when you have to answer to God for your actions.
Posted by: Omentum | June 3, 2008, 10:25 am 10:25 am
If Obama doesnt pick Clinton as his VP, he loses the election.
There are 18mil voters who think Clinton should be the nominee. If Obama tries to blow her off, they will not vote for him.
I think he will pick her in the end however.
Posted by: cgeast | June 3, 2008, 10:28 am 10:28 am
I PRAY FOR OBAMA AND HIS CAMPAIGN
Posted by: wanda | June 3, 2008, 10:28 am 10:28 am
All Americans
I think he is least qualified out of 3 and fair to say he’s kid in politics todate.He have nothing else to say except change-change no substance.I think blacks are racist the way yhey have acted in this campaign.If blacks can unite behind black then nothing wrong in white & other non black people rallying behind white candidate.I think BO will loose this fall due to inexperience and his association with racist church and actions of his community members.
Pls note am not racist at all.
Democrat08
Posted by: gary | June 3, 2008, 10:29 am 10:29 am
FACTS: Only the Clintons understand the American economy. Social Security is being paid with money borrowed from China. The USA doesn’t make enough money from tax payers the IRS only reports $400 billions a year. The USA owes $40 trillions with interests. There are 1000 billions in a trillion. There is no money for Social Security it has been taken for other expenses.The USA people don’t have as much savings compare to the rest of the world. The USA medical system is the most expensive in the world. The oil bought today is paid with money borrowed from China. The world considers China the new empire not the USA. When Mr. Clinton was President the USA was #1 in the world with the strongest economy. The Clintons left $500 billions surplus, a balance budget and the world enjoy peace. We need the Clintons right now, urgently. The Clintons also improved the condition of the Black community. They even gave them better privileges than any other race like healthcare, etc. and most importantly, afforded them the luxury of 230 points added to their SAT because of AA to get into an Ivy League school. Now, where are they? playing the race card. Made an issue on Bill Clinton’s statement of truth in South Carolina. Geez, these people just don’t now how to pay respect.
I completely agree with Bill Clinton. As a member of the Democratic Party, I believe the FL and MI votes need to be counted. Hillary, I believe is the only candidate qualified enough to turn around this country and in my opinion, save America. It hurts me to say this, but I truly believe the reason Obama has taken the popular vote is by motivating uneducated, young and non-political minds to vote. “A change we can believe in,” is what Obama suggests, but I see very little in him to support such a promising statement. If there is one thing I expected America to learn from George Bush its that an inexperienced president, in less then two terms in office can bring the greatest nation in the world to its knees. I am deeply concerned and worried Obama will not deliver and America will continue on a downward spiral. EXPERIENCE MATTERS MOST. Our Nation’s future depends on it.
Posted by: neil1785 | June 3, 2008, 10:37 am 10:37 am
Cyburn said he was to remain neutral until the end of the race.
He failed to mention the race isnt over until tonight. So declaring a day early is just another publicity stunt.
But anyone with 1/2 a brain always knew he was STUMPING for Obama 24/7.
He played the part of ATTACK DOG against the Clintons the whole process.
As for Obama and Mc Cain?
They are the 2 weakest candidates since Ford and Carter.
Posted by: cgeast | June 3, 2008, 10:48 am 10:48 am
Posted by: danglibrul | Jun 3, 2008 11:03:28 AM
Obama’s policies are similar to
Hillary’s because he stole most of them from her. He is unable to talk in-depth about any of them as proven at the 4 debates he had with Hillary. I have no faith or confidence in his ability to get the job done. McCain, on the other hand was courted by John Kerry to run with him as vice president. I have researched McCain, and why I don’t agree with all of his views, I am far more comfortable with him as POTUS than I am with Obama, a man with more questions than answers. I also think Obama is racist and ruthless, with more leanings to Farrakahn than MLK. He leaves me cold.
IF HILLARY STOPS CAMPAIGNING, SHE’S GONNA STOP FEEDING BRIGHT IDEAS TO AMERICAN PEOPLE. THAT IS, OBAMA WILL RUN OUT OF COPYCAT IDEAS BECAUSE HE’S NOT GONNA BE ABLE TO SUSTAIN HIMSELF.
Posted by: neil1786 | June 3, 2008, 11:08 am 11:08 am
Why this man just didnt say this in January. He has done everything for obama campaign coming out daily with their talking points. An when the racism charge needed to be brought forth before a primary vote clyburn was there like clockwork.
Posted by: toby | June 3, 2008, 11:10 am 11:10 am
We have seen all of the ugly, unfinished business we have as a society rise to the surface during this primary, racism (white and black), gender discrimination (male and female), ageism, you name it. These are real issues folks – things that we have not yet resolved. Could it be that, as a society, we are comfortable with these things because they are part of our collective historical conciousness or is it just that we take them out, look at them, and then hide them away because we can’t listen to each other long enough to resolve them? The majority of bloggers seem to have some balance to their thoughts, however, the extremists on either side of these issues are the most foul, loud mouthed, polarized idiots I hope to NEVER MEET. It is scary that these folks have a vote to waste. One more thing – you folks who continually disparage the credentials of these candidates, delegates, and super delegates – what are your accomplishments in life? Could it be that you resent their success, their education, their salaries? What is it?
Posted by: Rob | June 3, 2008, 11:12 am 11:12 am
HILLARY SAID IN AN INTERVIEW THAT SHE WILL CONCEDE ONLY IF OBAMA GETS ENOUGH DELEGATES TO WIN THE NOMINATION AFTER THE LAST PRIMARIES WHICH IS UNLIKELY….
The rule is the first one to reach 2118 delegates wins the democratic nomination. No one will reach this number by the end of the last primaries. There’s no such rule that whoever gets the majority of delegates, wins. That’s where the popular vote comes in along with the other factors to be considered. That’s the job of the superdelegates to make a wise decision to come up with a nominee who can best balance the results from electoral map, popular vote, gallaup polls on various voting groups, gallup polls on running against McCain. Also, they should now look at the resumes of each candidate and the depthness of their knowledge on economic policies, foreign policies and national security. Who can best beat McCain not by a whisker or smaller margin but by a reasonable margin. Scared Pelosi should be fired from DNC since she doesn’t know the real job of a superdelegate. If these superdelegates are marred by subjectivesness and the idea of just basing the nomination on the majority of delegates alone then the democratic party will be in a shaky position by November.
THE SUPERDELEGATES HAVE TO DO THEIR JOB INTENSLY AND COMPREHENSIVELY WHILE THERE’S TIME. THEIR DECISION WILL COST THEIR POSITIONS WHEN THE TIME COMES WHEN PEOPLE WILL IN TURN DECIDE TO VOTE THEM BACK TO THEIR POSITIONS. THE FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN SHOULD NOT BE COMPROMISED JUST FOR THE SAKE OF ENDING IT AND GIVING THE NOMINATION TO OBAMA. SINCE NO ONE WILL WIN, IT’S THE BEST TIME TO SCRUTINIZE THIS CANDIDATE BEFORE MAKING THE FINAL DECISION.
Posted by: neil1785 | June 3, 2008, 11:25 am 11:25 am
Obama-Clinton is an all-around distasteful proposition.
Barack Obama-Kathleen Sebelius
is a winning idea.
Posted by: anon | June 3, 2008, 11:28 am 11:28 am
First, I don’t need Clyburn or anybody else to lecture me about bringing the party together and the delegate process.
Second, I am a Clinton supporter and will continue to be after today. The argument that her’s and Obama’s positions are almost the same has merit however, it is also about execution. I have absolutely ZERO confidence in Obama’s ability and willingness to roll up his sleeves and do the hard work required to execute the programs he proposes. With Hillary, there is no doubt in my mind that she is going to do whatever it takes to get things done.
Third, I am disgusted with the treatment this fine woman has received in the media and by the Obama campaign/supporters. Whether you agree with her positions or not, she is a human being, has been and still is a dedicated hard-working Senator for NY and a former first-lady. Watching these pundits (Matthews, Olbermann, Carlson, Cafferty, Gene Robinson–especially) grin like middle school aged adolescents while they report every setback her campaign has and ignore her triumphs as insignificant is juvenile and unprofessional. They remind of my 14-year old son’s buddies in the middle school locker room, delighting at the misfortune of some unlucky peer. At least these TV personalities call themselves analysts/commentators, not journalists.
To give specifics: SD Argus-Leader reports that at a Clinton rally, lady grabs Senator Clinton and relates that she has 3 jobs and no health insurance because of a seizure disorder. Senator Clinton instructs her staff to get the lady’s name and contact information so she can follow-up. She did the same in Indiana. Someone needs help or asks a question,she takes action and provides solutions. Reporter in Michigan asks Obama what he’s going to do to help the auto workers and he says “Just a minute, sweetie” and never answers her question. Ever the artful dodger is he. Senator Clinton gives a major speech on the economy while Obama is sunning himself on a lounge chair in the Virgin Islands. Senator Clinton attended the State of the Black Union conference and the Martin Luther King Memorial Service, Obama attended neither. Senator Clinton campaigned in every single mainland primary state, even going into parts of Appalachia where they barely had roads to meet with small numbers of voters and canvass door-to-door. Senator Obama held huge rallies and let the people come to him rather than going to the people. Hillary Clinton serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee and has made 3 trips to Iraq, 3 trips to Afghanistan and received multiple commendations for her work from the various branches of the armed forces. Senator Obama hasn’t been to Iraq since 2006, has never been to Afghanistan and hasn’t held a single meeting of the Senate subcommittee that he chairs. And he thinks he is going to lead us out of Iraq–yeah, right! I agree with John McCain on this. He should at least take a little fact finding trip and understand the realities of the situation before he starts telling us how he, and he alone, can solve it. I’d trust McCain to get us out of Iraq before I’d trust Obama. At least McCain has skin (literally) in the game.
Oh, and I notice Obama is wearing a flag pin now. Some people will say and do anything to be the President, even resign from the church they claim to love. Amazing how people level these kinds of charges against Senator Clinton but ignore Obama’s pandering and responding to polls.
Senator Obama has a lot of WORK to do to earn my vote. The notion that he can appoint other women, as espoused by Jamal Simmons on CNN the other night, as a way of reaching out to Senator Clinton’s supporters is indicative of how superficial Obama’s people are. There is only ONE Hillary Clinton and if it’s not Hillary, some other token female won’t suffice. I don’t support Hillary Clinton because she is a woman. I support Hillary Clinton because she is intelligent, capable, hard-working, uniquely qualified, and I believe, the best person to lead the nation at this very difficult time.
Finally, the idea that Senator Clinton has to deliver her supporters to Senator Obama is offensive. Senator Obama needs to do the work necessary to earn our votes. Hillary has worked hard enough, and received less than her fair share in return from the Democratic Party. Despite the complete lack of respect they have shown her, I have no doubt that she will be there working her heart out for them. That’s why I support Hillary Clinton and will continue to do so. Obama and DNC, you’re on your own.
Hillary all the way!
Posted by: Michaela | June 3, 2008, 11:31 am 11:31 am
Neil1785:
You seem a bit obsessed. What are you going to do when Hillary endorses and campaigns for Barack?
She will. She’s a good Democrat.
Posted by: Mary, MI | June 3, 2008, 11:33 am 11:33 am
More than two-thirds of the
people in national surveys
find Ms. Clinton offensive
and objectionable.
Posted by: anon | June 3, 2008, 11:37 am 11:37 am
Posted by: Mary, MI | Jun 3, 2008 11:33:41 AM
BECAUSE I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT HILLARY IS THE MOST QUALIFIED AMONG THE 3 AND A LOT MORE INTELLIGENT AND STRATEGIC TO PULL US OUT OF AMERICAS ISSUES ON ECONOMY, NATIONAL SECURITY AND FOREIGN POLICIES.
HILLARY IS TOO INTELLIGENT TO JUST CONCEDE. CAN’T YOU READ BETWEEN THE LINES? DURING AN INTERVIEW, SHE SAID THAT SHE WILL ONLY CONCEDE IF OBAMA GETS THE ENOUGH DELEGATES TO REACH 2118 BY THE END OF TEH LAST PRIMARIES WHICH IS TODAY. THIS IS UNLIKELY BECAUSE NO ONE WILL WIN. SO OTHER FACTORS SHOULD BE WEIGHED IN LIKE POPULARITY VOTE, GALLUP POLLS, RESUMES, ETC.
Posted by: neil1785 | June 3, 2008, 11:40 am 11:40 am
Posted by: anon | Jun 3, 2008 11:37:48 AM
Also, More than two-thirds of the
people in national surveys
find MR. OBAMA TOO INEXPERIENCED
AND TOO LIBERAL as president….who is worse? OBAMA
Posted by: neil1785 | June 3, 2008, 11:45 am 11:45 am
I learned something new from Clyburn this morning on the Today Show as he made his announcement. He said the Democratic convention meets on the 45th anniversary of the March on Washington and that Obama will be giving his acceptance speech on the anniversary of the “I have a dream” speech. He said we are so lucky that the stars have lined up. Something more to ponder.
Posted by: tiredtoo | June 3, 2008, 11:46 am 11:46 am
Of course, Clinton is mum about the new goalpost on the eve of the final primaries. It sounds like Clyburn is the one who is challenging the new magic number by stating Obama will be the winner tonight according to majority delegate count. De ja vu.
Posted by: katrina | June 3, 2008, 11:47 am 11:47 am
Neil1785:
Again, I ask — What are you going to do when Hillary endorses Barack? She will. She’s a good Democrat.
UPDATE: Associated Press release just this morning: Hillary Clinton will acknowledge tonight that Barack Obama has the delegates to become the Democratic nominee.
UPDATE: New Gallop poll this morning shows Barack Obama beating John McCain in general election 48% – 44%.
Posted by: Mary, MI | June 3, 2008, 11:51 am 11:51 am
Posted by: rgs1958@hotmail.com | Jun 3, 2008 11:44:24 AM
NEVER TELL THAT OBAMA IS HONEST BECAUSE HE LIED A LOT FROM THE VERY BEGINNING…
Posted by: neil1785 | June 3, 2008, 11:52 am 11:52 am
Did Clyburn really come out for Obama? Really? You’re kidding me! Wow, I’m glad he did. The suspense was killing me!
Posted by: HoosierSue | June 3, 2008, 11:53 am 11:53 am
Neil1785:
Careful, your true colors are starting to show through your rhetoric.
You’re getting mean.
Posted by: Mary, MI | June 3, 2008, 11:56 am 11:56 am
Isn’t it ironic that Obama now says he will meet Hillary anytime, anywhere of her choosing – but when she issued the same invitation to him for a debate he refused?
Obama is weak, inexperienced, unqualified and unworthy of the presidency.
Posted by: HoosierSue | June 3, 2008, 11:59 am 11:59 am
The survival of the fittest.
The smarter candidate won.
Posted by: anon | June 3, 2008, 12:00 pm 12:00 pm
Her lights are dimming and
will soon go out.
Posted by: anon | June 3, 2008, 12:07 pm 12:07 pm
Posted by: anon | Jun 3, 2008 12:00:13 PM
THE DUMBEST CANDIDATE (OBAMA) PROCLAIMED HIMSELF THE WINNER
Posted by: neil1785 | June 3, 2008, 12:08 pm 12:08 pm
Some Republicans have tried to “talk” the presidential race into a close situation; others know that it is not going to be close.
The old yellow dog could be at the head of the Democratic ticket and its would still be a landslide. Things have only gotten worse for the GOP since the mid-term congressional debacle—in the special elections in overwhelmingly registered Republican districts they have lost all three of what use to be safe House seats. One seat that of the Republican that had been in office so long that he had become speaker.
The race is not close and will not be close—welcome to the Oval Office President Obama.
Posted by: Sam Osborne | June 3, 2008, 12:34 pm 12:34 pm
hoosier sue and Neil,
She’s done. She’s broke. She’s the Great Miss-speaker and Great Miss-rememberer!
I would love to hear what you think about the FALN pardons. The ones where people got bombed, people died and Clintons let them go. Funny thing happened later……….lots of Hispanic support.
Do some homework, this lady is dirty.
Posted by: twotraps | June 3, 2008, 12:37 pm 12:37 pm
My my…look what money can buy.
A radical,inexperienced,unqualified, candidate with lots of charm and a bunch of promises.
The DNC and its superdelegate concept is a big joke.
Hillary08/2012 or McCain08
Posted by: cindy in nc | June 3, 2008, 12:40 pm 12:40 pm
McCain’s new strategy is to
run as a “change” candidate.
That’s according to a news
story today.
The “change” he’s talking
about is from old age to
dotage.
Posted by: anon | June 3, 2008, 1:09 pm 1:09 pm
I may be wrong but I have a feeling the Clintons will prove to be much more loyal to African Americans than Obama.
Only time will tell, but the backlash Obama will get if/when he doesn’t pull out of Iraq, or doesn’t deliver his long list of promises–
The backlash will be very very ugly from millions of Americans that feel duped by Obama.
Hillary08/2012 or McCain08
Posted by: cindy in nc | June 3, 2008, 1:47 pm 1:47 pm
Unify the Party? Huh? Senator Obama
does not posses that gift. The “Party”
has not been this divided in my lifetime. Senator Clinton should run as an independent. It is time to put Country over party. She is the only candidate who has the courage, intelligence, and leadership to bring this country forward. She has not to my knowledge ever been enough of a Coward to vote present. I hope she continues to fight for us. I should not be surprised that the same nation which elected George W. would drink the Koolaid again.
Posted by: Jim | June 3, 2008, 2:05 pm 2:05 pm
DEVAL PATRICK’S a smart black man, smarter than Obama and worked hard to be where he is with a little help from scholarships and the Clinton Administration I don’t mean to belittle that. But then, he should remember who helped him to get to where he is today. And that wasn’t Barack Obama
Posted by: neil1785 | June 3, 2008, 2:25 pm 2:25 pm
I’ve watched Clybourn do his little back and forth Kobuke dance over the past 4 months. Never for one moment did i beleive that he would be loyal to Senator Clinotn and vote for her. Even when he personally said that many times he would. Even though he owes his entire career and Livelihood to the Clinotns, I never even once believed that he would be loyal. He is just making his bed with who he believes to be the winner and after all he is black and it is not considered Racist to be part of the 92+ % blacks that apparently only vote for other blacks. It would only be considered racist if they were white. I see him the same way as I see the Governor of New Mexico, as just another self serving losers that bites the hand that feeds him. I hope this all comes back around some day and they really get their come uppance. Go Hillary go and to hell with all of these loser users. We know you are the better person in this race in every way, and that B Hussein Obama is not even qualified to run in this race.
Posted by: Crystal | June 3, 2008, 2:38 pm 2:38 pm
Clyburn supports Obama……get out of town. are you serious? really? I never got that impression throughout the primary. Even when he has been defending Obama every chance he took and took jabs at the Clintons every chance he could.
wow this really comes as a surprise.
Posted by: mona | June 3, 2008, 3:24 pm 3:24 pm
I am so…..disappointed. It was so close.
We are left with two candidates that are not very impressive..Obama and McCain. Is this all we have to offer? I will definitely not vote for Obama. Let’s pray for the United States of America.
Posted by: Yolanda | June 3, 2008, 8:02 pm 8:02 pm