N.Y. Congressional Democrats: We Endorse Obama
EmailABC News’ James Gerber reports: Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y., led his fellow Democrats from the New York Congressional Delegation, including many of Sen. Hillary Clinton’s, D-N.Y., strongest supporters, in endorsing Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., for president Thursday afternoon.
Standing with his colleagues from New York in front of the Democratic National Committee headquarters, Rangel announced, "We collectively endorse Senator Obama."
"It was a great campaign," reflected Rangel, "and we are so pleased to see that on this Saturday, in Washington, D.C., [Clinton] intends not only to reach out for unity, but to reach out and support directly Senator Obama."
Rangel said that Clinton waited to hear the counsel of her supporters before making a decision. "She said that she was delaying for the purpose of getting advice from her supporters," said Rangel. "And she got the advice."
As to why Clinton is waiting until Saturday to endorse Obama, Rangel said "she wanted to include more than just members of Congress."
Rangel was not surprised that Clinton held out as long as she did. "We’re Democrats," he proclaimed. "Dammit to hell we fight. When it’s over, we come together and go out there to win."
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Posted by: True Truth | June 5, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm
Does that mean Obama is going to institute the draft like Reingal supports?
Posted by: geevill | June 5, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm
geevill… NO. Please don’t start rumors!
Posted by: matt w. | June 5, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm
Rangel is a decent guy.
I don’t know why people like Limbaugh and some commenters here have a problem with him.
I guess people just get stuck in the past and can’t move on.
Posted by: The Commander Guy | June 5, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm
Does that mean Obama is going to institute the draft like Reingal supports
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Why is it that most of the arguments against Obama have nothing to do with what Obama says or does.
Most just try to impose everyone elses words and views on him. Apparently if anyone supports Obama, Obama must agree with everything they say or do? It’s not a very logical assumption.
Anyone who campaigns and has millions of supporters is obviously not going to agree with everything that every supporter says.
(Of course, most of the comments here are just lame attempts to try and be clever and sarcastic. Weak.)
OBAMA 08!
Posted by: Bring On November! | June 5, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm
It does not matter who endorses Obama, even Hillary.Hillary supporters wil not support a Media created FAKE.The people do not care what Politicians or the DNC think or want.We the people will NOT support Obama, Case closed!
Posted by: MYSpace | June 5, 2008, 4:40 pm 4:40 pm
Obama will most likly pick Sinclair to be his VP after all that is his TRUE Love.
Posted by: Kate | June 5, 2008, 4:42 pm 4:42 pm
Why is it news that they are supporting Obama. They would prefer Clinton and are not going to support a Republican?
but Charlie, Democrats like obama do not fight to win versus terrorists.
Posted by: geevill | June 5, 2008, 4:44 pm 4:44 pm
Mack,
Did you think Huffpo=Tripe when they broke the bitter-gate story on Obama?
Posted by: DemsUnited | June 5, 2008, 4:45 pm 4:45 pm
Kate,
And McCain will probably pick Vicky Iseman to be his VP. That is his true love.
See, two can play that game. Let’s stop with the nonsense and other crap and focus on the important business of selecting a president instead of Worthless filth.
Posted by: DemsUnited | June 5, 2008, 4:48 pm 4:48 pm
the boneheaded mistakes continue.
Posted by: fools | June 5, 2008, 4:54 pm 4:54 pm
Too little, too late.
These NY “Democrats” stood by while HRC viciously attacked her Democratic opponent lending Republicans ammunition for the GE. They stood by while she & Ferraro played the race card. The turned the entire party apparatus over to one candidate before the NY primary. They marginalized & threatened any one who attempted to support any other candidate. In Rangel’s own district there were precincts that reported 0 votes for any other candidate.
Barack Obama is a person of great generosity of spirit. But he has not had to endure a totally inadequate & unprepared outsider as senator for 7 years.
We New Yorkers have.
We will remember in November & every November to come.
Posted by: Miri NY | June 5, 2008, 5:01 pm 5:01 pm
I care less if N.Y. democrats support
Hussein.
I care less if the goverment of Kenya
supports Hussein.
I will NOT vote for Hussein Obama.
Posted by: Nicholas | June 5, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm
“That is a low class thing to do and it sinks us to the same level of the Clintonite blog spammers, and wore than them, the GOP Slime ball spammers.” DemsUnited, your despicable comment is a reason why many of us are voting against Obama because we’re voting no to sexist, racist treatment of Hillary supporters! We’re voting no to scare tactics 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 bigotry and prejudice from Obama supporters! We’re voting no to bullying by 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 rising up, standing up and voting NO!! NO MEANS NO!!!
Posted by: former dem in chicago | June 5, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
I care less if the whole world
supports Hussein.
I will NOT vote for Hussein.
Posted by: Nicholas | June 5, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
…And millions upon millions like me they
will NOT vote for Hussein Obama.
Posted by: Nicholas | June 5, 2008, 5:13 pm 5:13 pm
Latest Intrade Prediction Market quotes:
Obama: 61.4
McCain: 35.9
Posted by: xray | June 5, 2008, 5:19 pm 5:19 pm
It’s funny how all these Republicans are posting, claiming to speak for Clinton supporters.
Posted by: amused in staten island | June 5, 2008, 5:21 pm 5:21 pm
Me,my family members and friends we
will NOT vote for Hussein in G.E.
At least 75% of the whites will NOT
vote for Hussein Obama.
Hussein manipulated the caucuses and won the
nomination BUT he will NEVER WIN OUR
HEARTS AND MINDS.
Posted by: Nicholas | June 5, 2008, 5:22 pm 5:22 pm
WELCOME ABOARD ,ALWAYS GOOD TO GET IN THE GOOD BOOKS OF THE NEXT PRESIDENT,
BARACK WILL HELP OUT YOUR STATE BIG TIME AMONG OTHERS WHO IS FACING A CASH CRUNCH. EXTRA MONEY FOR SCHOOLS , JOBS ,BUILDING INFRASTURES ETC…
THE PARTY WILL BE FINE , NO ONE CANDIDATE IS BIGGER THAN THE PARTY .
THE REPUBLICAN HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER IN CREATING NEW JOBS UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE FOR ALL ETC…
BUT THEY WILL OFFER ~FEAR~
WHATS THE REPUBLICAN BUMPER SLOGAN AGAIN
DONT LOOK UNDER YOUR BED A TERRORIST IS THERE.
NOT THIS TIME.
.
Posted by: uptown25 | June 5, 2008, 5:26 pm 5:26 pm
REALITY CHECK:
Latest Intrade Prediction Market quotes…
Obama: 61.4
McCain: 35.9
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As for me, I prefer to see where the money is going. People who put their money on the line are a lot more credible than the blowhards who rant about voting for McCain.
Posted by: xray | June 5, 2008, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm
Just for the record — the “draft” that Rangel has proposed is not the military draft with which we are familiar. If you read the bill, it’s a two-year public service committment for everyone, men and women, and goes far beyond military service. Controversial, yes? But not a “return to the draft” as it has been portrayed. — And no, I have no idea if Obama has ever expressed an opinion on it.
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 5, 2008, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm
god you hate spreading fear mongers are so BORING
spin spin spin
cant wait for obama to be president so we can get on with our lives and crawl out from under this rock the bush administration has put us under
having to deal with 4 more years of bush will just kill us all
and you thinkt he economy is bad now, another 4 more years, and more then likely add another war…
lol
mccain will need to reinstate the draft to keep filling up the stockades with our young soldiers march them to slaughter!
Posted by: bhrandon | June 5, 2008, 5:32 pm 5:32 pm
Heard on the news three days ago that, over the past 15 years, while “Rev.” Wright has been spewing his hate-filled, racist, anti-American, anti-white speeches, and Obama has been “not-hearing” any of that, their “church”, which recently gave a Lifetime Achievement award to Louis Farrakhan, has quietly been the recipient of $15,000,000 of our tax dollars! They are probably still getting it!
How’d they arrange to get that much of our tax money, who set that up, do you think? Separation of church and state? Has that been repealed? Do you think anybody should ask Obama if he had anything to do with getting that “church” this money? If he didn’t, who did? Shouldn’t we know?
Posted by: lightnin | June 5, 2008, 5:55 pm 5:55 pm
For OB’s supporters and DM leftists, I, as one observer, offer one thing for you: In order to win the GE, you must grow up from the small state strategies (that pushed OB over HRC) and offer really good things to a lot of groups of people. Shouting to HRC’s supporters will not help to win but just create chances for the old guy.
Here are some tips.
1. Since you leftists want idealogical thing, you must be consistent. Now, black can be P. That alone would not win much respect from world. You must admit all wrong doing in the past. Such wrong doing is in a very very long list. Bring that list up now. Only so, you can win.
2. Offer HRC VP. No matter how bad you feel about this, do this.
3. Offer some really good things for those OH, PA, KY manufacturing workers.
4. Stop lying to stop war immediately. War should and will be stopped gradually. But, have to admit the fundamental fact: America violates most basic principle of world. It is not enough to say the war is wrong. It is America (as a whole) went wrong and invaded one independent country. It is aggression. Got it?
But, I strongly doubt DM leftists have such courage to do all things. So, I strongly doubt their chance to win GE.
Posted by: LookingFun | June 5, 2008, 6:06 pm 6:06 pm
I respect Rangel a great deal . Even Clyburn , Sharpton and Jackson respect Rangel.
I cant support Obama. But I understand why people do.
Posted by: americans first | June 5, 2008, 6:22 pm 6:22 pm
THE DNC Fix has been running for awhile.
Since the first pelosi and dean opened their mouth pressuring for a end to the primaries, months before they were over.
The Democratic Machine, wants to rule the country. The want supreme power. The want total control.
Greed, Power and Money The whirl wind in the DNC.
Hillary would not of gone with their power plan. So she had to go.
The Democratic party has proven that the people do not matter, the best interest of the Country does not matter. What they want is all that matters.
Evident by what they have, done, said and executed.
Our forefathers tried to prevent this, other Presidents warned of this.
America as you know it will be no more.
The gears are in motion, Who has the guts to stop it?
Can they stop it before it is to late?
Some one better or you can kiss you butt goodbye.
Base on facts, actions and what is before you today.
Posted by: seah | June 5, 2008, 6:32 pm 6:32 pm
We will not condone any effort to push Hillary around.
None of those pundits has ever accomplished that Hillary has done.
In Nov, we shall see what happens to the undemocratic party turns to. They do not represent the voters well.
Posted by: John_Lai | June 5, 2008, 6:46 pm 6:46 pm
Let me go on record to say that Hillary has the DNC in a bind. She can demand that she be the VP or run as an independent because all the women that are mad in this country would vote for you, the Latinos, WVA, KY and SD he would lose and what a day that would be. I would love every minute of it. Split the democrats in half and let them suffer.
Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | June 5, 2008, 6:50 pm 6:50 pm
Mark,
Go to vote. I am sure you will vote OB.
But, would that strong enough to produce what you want?
OK. I assume you are right. OB is in the office. Then what? A group of super greedy are in the office to cash in by abusing their power. What you get as one ordinary people? NOTHING.
That is why I said: it is not enough for your Leftist to just produce one black guy in P. You should produce one list that he must done. I do not see such a list. For example, can he (or can you) admit this: America violate the most principle of world peace and should compensate Iraq people?
Ha Ha ha. This is the test.
Posted by: LookingFun | June 5, 2008, 6:54 pm 6:54 pm
She is all done demand and be damned.
Posted by: me | June 5, 2008, 7:13 pm 7:13 pm
Nicholas and geevil: primaries are over, get over it, your candidate Hill will ask you to support Obama on Saturday. There is no other way to make America a great country but to vote for Obama. McSame will not help this beloved country and get it in the right direction. God bless America and God bless Obama.OBAMA08.
Posted by: BKMC | June 5, 2008, 7:23 pm 7:23 pm
The comments made here are too absurd to be taken seriously.
Whatever happens, this is going to be a fun show. As long as you don’t take any of it seriously.
Posted by: Cali Girl | June 5, 2008, 7:40 pm 7:40 pm
You see now, why she asked her supporters to go to her website and tell her what you want her to do.
Are you happy now?
I hope you leave her alone with peace.
Posted by: catleya | June 5, 2008, 8:08 pm 8:08 pm
They can endorse him if they want to. I’ll never vote for him. Former Democrat for McCain
Posted by: kittyCat | June 5, 2008, 8:08 pm 8:08 pm
My mother always told me if I didn’t have anything good to say, I should keep my mouth shut — misery loves company. Many of you are so negative and it will get you know where. If you want to vote for McCain, that’s your business. The sun is still going to shine and the Democrats will prevail in November.
Posted by: Deb | June 5, 2008, 8:09 pm 8:09 pm
There are some new bumper stickers out:
“Democrats For McCain”
Posted by: Jo | June 5, 2008, 8:14 pm 8:14 pm
So glad that Howard Wolfson told the media today that Hillary is not interested in the VP slot. Whew!
Posted by: ChicagoBabe | June 5, 2008, 8:19 pm 8:19 pm
The Dems are a strong party. McCain is toast come Nov!
Posted by: IslandGirl | June 5, 2008, 8:20 pm 8:20 pm
Jo, that is ridiculous. Why would anyone make a Democrats for McCain sign. If you are for McCain you are not a Democrat. You can’t have it both. What a stupid statement. You’d be notes to be that bumper sticker on your car. Then again, maybe not. I suppose if you purchased it, you are already nuts.
Posted by: Gwen | June 5, 2008, 8:20 pm 8:20 pm
“We collectively endorse Senator Obama.”
***
“[Clinton] intends not only to reach out for unity, but
to reach out and support directly Senator Obama.”
I’ll be waiting with bated breath though, to see her going back into West Virginia and Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Ohio’s downstate regions, and into Florida, and explaining that it was all just part of the game, that Obama really DOES love and understand those “bitter” folks. The party will be demanding results, and diligent for any signs, real or imagined, of any lack of enthusiasm on Hillary’s part.
I believe New York is 17% black, and they’re 90% going to vote in the Democratic primaries again come 2012, just as they always do.
Posted by: Lee C. ― U.S.A. | June 5, 2008, 8:28 pm 8:28 pm
Sandra – Not a huge donor like the elititsts that gave to Obama’s camp, but contributed to Hill continuously through the campaign. Not sure I’m ready to do it yet, but I’ll probably be contributing to McCain before this is all over.
Posted by: PGHPAVOTER | June 5, 2008, 8:29 pm 8:29 pm
PGHPAVOTER: Yes, give your money to McCain — he is going to need every penny of it.
Posted by: alisa | June 5, 2008, 8:31 pm 8:31 pm
former dem in chicago,
Your post resonates with me and my friends and family. I salute you for sticking to your principles when you are probably drowned by Obamabots in Chicago. Country always comes first. We stand with you, millions of us.
Posted by: Brent | June 5, 2008, 8:44 pm 8:44 pm
Hillary’s supporters should unite NOW and and PROMISE to vote for McCain.
Remember, if McCain is the President, Hillary will be in a powerful cabinet position. She will implemrent what she stands for. McCain will support her.
We will never miss her leadership then.
Posted by: Jkan | June 5, 2008, 9:05 pm 9:05 pm
“Nicholas and geevil: primaries are over, get over it”
Weird. I never mentioned Clinton or the primaries. I probably speak for Nicholas as well, but Hillary Clinton does not control my vote. I will vote for McCain over Obama.
Posted by: geevill | June 5, 2008, 9:34 pm 9:34 pm
Wow! Let’s Unite the party! Let’s do it!
I truly believe Hillary and Barack will heal and we will move forward.
Posted by: Liza | June 6, 2008, 12:02 am 12:02 am
LookingFun, I don’t think Obama needs your “tips”. If you hadn’t noticed his strategy paid off in this primary, surely you must realize his strategy will be adjusted for the general election? Actually….probably not since you did suggest that he pick Hill as veep, and that would lose many independents (while galvanizing anti-Clintonites who don’t really care for McCain) which prove to affect actual election outcomes.
Posted by: Alex | June 6, 2008, 2:04 am 2:04 am