Clinton ‘Releases’ Her Delegates
ABC News’ Eloise Harper reports: Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., told her delegates this afternoon that they had been "released." Loud boos were heard in the room when she said to the thousands of Clinton delegates that, "as part of that tradition, I am here today to release you as my delegates."
While there is no formal process of releasing delegates, since they are not bound and free to vote for whoever they want, her public urging is seen as another gesture towards forging unity. It was also an opportunity to express her gratitude to supporters. Clinton thanked everyone in the room many times, and oftentimes, the boisterous crowd shouted back ‘thank you!’
"I want you to know that this has been a joy," Clinton said. "Yes, we didn’t make it. But boy, did we have a good time."
A roll call vote is slated to take place around 5 p.m. ET, but it will likely be aborted. According to Obama campaign advisors, an agreement has been made that the roll call will halt at some point and the convention will move to nominate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., by acclamation.
Clinton told the delegates that she signed her ballot for Obama this morning, but said she understood that others would ‘vote with their hearts.’
"I have spoken to many of you who have expressed your questions about what you should do. Now, many of you feel a responsibility to represent the voters in your state. And others of you, after this long journey, want the chance to vote for what’s in your heart. Now, still others will be voting for Sen. Obama because they want to demonstrate their personal commitment for the unity of this party behind our nominee. I am not telling you what to do. You come here from so many different places, having made this journey and feeling in your heart what is right for you."
The crowd cheered loudly when Clinton mentioned that there would be a roll call vote.
"It is traditional that we have nominations, that we have a roll call, that we have candidates who look for ways to work to make sure that we come out of here ready to win in November," Clinton said. "At the end of today, we will nominate Barack Obama and Joe Biden for the president and vice president of the United States."
After thanking the crowd and shaking hands, Clinton heads to the Pepsi Center for the roll call vote.
ABC News’ David Chalian contributed to this report.
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Posted by: fact check | August 27, 2008, 5:37 pm 5:37 pm
OK, so they will have a Roll Call vote that is aborted half-way in order to delclare Obama the “winner”. This is totally UNFAIR and STINKS!!!! Who the f**k do they think is fooled by this??????
Posted by: yh120952 | August 27, 2008, 5:39 pm 5:39 pm
This is great. Watching the nominating and roll call process. They roped a delegate from FL to nominate Obama. He sure likes them now.
Flip-flop-flip-flop.
Posted by: FishMonger | August 27, 2008, 5:42 pm 5:42 pm
Have you never watched a convention before? This happens all the time. Try not to take everything so personally. Obama won, Hillary has asked for party unity, and you are free to vote for whomever you choose. This is not a conspiracy. It’s politics.
Posted by: obamamama | August 27, 2008, 5:45 pm 5:45 pm
obamamama – you need to adjust your selective hearing. Your candidate shouted from the top of the mountains about how he was different from politics as usual. Once again, your entire camp proves that he is an outright liar and manipulator. I have no problem with that. Because I don’t support that kind of character.
Posted by: FishMonger | August 27, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm
Now tired of eating George Bush.They have turned on each other and are eating thier own. Following the example set by Keith O at msnbc. I like the story of the about the lobbiest and dems having ABC reporters arrested for covering the kickback activity in Denver. Lavish partys and gift giving for access.Dems are fools for thinking only republicans are crooks.And even more foolish thinking Obama is qualified to be pres.
Posted by: Jason | August 27, 2008, 5:58 pm 5:58 pm
After Hillary’s speech I thought to myself “OK, I can go with party unity.” But, that was BEFORE I knew that the roll call would be aborted and then I saw a sneak preview of the acceptance speech stage. When you add that embarrassment of a stage to the rigged nomination to a rock concert setting in a football stadium I now think to myself….”That man is seriously delusional!”
Posted by: yh120952 | August 27, 2008, 6:00 pm 6:00 pm
ahhhhhh, soooo sad…. lol
Posted by: tim | August 27, 2008, 6:00 pm 6:00 pm
Nader/Gonzalez 08!
Posted by: ttw | August 27, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm
im writing in either keith olberman or jaes carville… havent decided yet
both are sooooo brilliant!
Posted by: tim | August 27, 2008, 6:03 pm 6:03 pm
We need to ‘Keep going.’
Remember this is not about Hillary it’s about you and you must recognize that whatever McCain stands for is not worth supporting just because Hillary lost. It’s worth rejecting because if you don’t then YOU LOSE.
Posted by: nancy | August 27, 2008, 6:22 pm 6:22 pm
We aare going to “Keep going.”
Right to the polls to vote John McCain in for president.
PUMA!
Posted by: LeeLee07 | August 27, 2008, 6:26 pm 6:26 pm
Are you people for real? I mean, get a grip. If you are for Hillary or Obama, aren’t we all DEMOCRATS? For heaven’s sake they ran on virtually IDENTICAL platforms. One person won the nomincation FAIRLY by winning the majority of delegates (yes, even including the contested Mich and Florida delegates). There was no conspiricy — that is the way the democratic primaries work — they work this way EVERY 4 years! There is NOTHING unusual about the way this convention is being conducted except the immature way the press and the public are acting.
Posted by: jules | August 27, 2008, 6:27 pm 6:27 pm
every other convention had a full vote where delegates voted AS PLEDGED… then they were released.
OBAMA SUCKS
Posted by: trettion | August 27, 2008, 6:29 pm 6:29 pm
It is clear that the DNC is corrupt and with this roll-call, they have sounded the death-knell for Obama.
We will not forget and we will vote accordingly.
PUMA!
Posted by: LeeLee07 | August 27, 2008, 6:31 pm 6:31 pm
Here’s my take on the whole ordeal: Democrats LOVE to act like elect McCain would be the end of the world. If I am correct, they said the same thing about George Bush in 2000 and in 2004. Look what happened–the country still exists. And, guess what? Even if McCain does win in November, it will still exist. The President CANNOT effectuate that much change on his won. He NEEDS the cooperation of the Congress and the Court. As far as the Congress goes, if McCain wins, and he does not attempt to reach across the aisles to get his agenda accomplished, not much is going to happen. The Democrats control Congress now and cannot get anything done. The Court is not going to change over night either. Most of those people will die on the bench; very few people actually follow the model of Sandra Day O’Connor and retire early. In essence, what I am trying to say is: cut out the stupid doomsday predictions–it makes you lookk DESPERATE!
Posted by: Niko_in_Oakland | August 27, 2008, 6:32 pm 6:32 pm
PUMA = A closet Republican pretending to be a HRC supporter.
Oh, and trettion, you are wrong. Sorry, thanks for playing.
Posted by: jules | August 27, 2008, 6:33 pm 6:33 pm
jules – What you call us do not matter. We are still going to vote for McCain and when we do, we will cancell out enough of Obama’s Supporters votes to give John McCain a victory.
Say heyyyyyyyyyy! to President McCain.
PUMA!
Posted by: LeeLee07 | August 27, 2008, 6:37 pm 6:37 pm
Yes, Lee Lee 07. I would expect that a lot of Republicans, like you, will vote for John McCain. I would expect that a true Democrat who believes in the Democratic platform will vote for their party’s candidate. That’s usually how it works. If you want to pretend you are just a HRC supporter who is “too mad” to vote for Obama, good for you. But people (like me), who supported HRC based on her platform, will now vote for Obama. His platform is virtually identical to hers…they share the same goals and the same urgent desire to rid the country of the corruption and hate that has been the hallmark of the last 8 years of the Bush Presidency. Any person who calls themself a Democrat and puts the needs of the country ahead of their own disappointment over their candidate not winning will vote Obama.
Posted by: jules | August 27, 2008, 6:42 pm 6:42 pm
A “true democrat” would not have treated a fellow democrat in the manner Hillary Clinton was treated.
A “true democrat” would not have called a fellow democrat racist and worse because of a disagreement in candidate choices.
Shut up about “true democrats”. You don’t know what a “true democrat” is.
PUMA!
Posted by: LeeLee07 | August 27, 2008, 6:50 pm 6:50 pm
Which one? The one who put down the for the country, and the one that associates with Rezko, Wright Ayer…….Which one?.
Posted by: rt | August 27, 2008, 6:52 pm 6:52 pm
jules – I am also a PUMA. I am NOT a Republican. I have ALWAYS voted for the Democratic nominee. But, this time we must (in your own words) “rid the country of the corruption and hate” that Obama and his bots have perpetrated upon this party.
Posted by: yh120952 | August 27, 2008, 6:53 pm 6:53 pm
Have you ever followed a political campaign before, LeeLee07? People say things during a campaign to WIN. I am not proud of many things the Clinton campaign did or said during the campaign. Many of the things the Obama campaign said made me cringe. But you know what is WORSE? Voting Republican. Because no matter how bad you think the things coming from Democrats might be, the Republicans are more vile, more evil and more deceiptful than you could possibly imagine. So, respectfully, I decline your request to “shut up” as I obviously have every right to voice my opinion, as do all Republicans/Pumas like yourself.
Posted by: jules | August 27, 2008, 6:54 pm 6:54 pm
RT, voting your conscience is certainly your choice as an American. I disagree — I am an ardent supporter of HRC. She’s been a champion for the Democratic party and the people of this country for many years. And now, with her, I am proudly going to support Obama as I think he’s a good man who will work hard for this country.
Posted by: jules | August 27, 2008, 6:57 pm 6:57 pm
I bet plenty of you Republicans and Puma members are truly disappointed. There is a united Democratic Party that will not only lead our country through Obama’s two terms but also Hillary’s two terms! 16 years of change! YES WE CAN! OBAMA/BIDEN/HILLARY 08-24
Posted by: the_peoples_pres | August 27, 2008, 6:58 pm 6:58 pm
Which one? The one, who put down the life for the country, and the one that associates with Rezko,Wight,Ayer……….Which one?.
Posted by: rt | August 27, 2008, 6:59 pm 6:59 pm
I am crying and I am happy my Mother passed away before she could see this crooked DNC rape our Democratic party. I will now vote for John McCain.
I am a PUMA
Posted by: Larse12 | August 27, 2008, 6:59 pm 6:59 pm
jules- I have been following political campaigns for a long time now. What is infinitely worse is selling out your country for your party.
I can deal with McCain. I cannot deal with the fraud that is Obama, the man that the Democratic Party threw away all its principles for.
PUMA!
Posted by: LeeLee07 | August 27, 2008, 6:59 pm 6:59 pm
What the heck is PUMA?
Posted by: loren | August 27, 2008, 6:59 pm 6:59 pm
I am confused LeeLee, what “fraud” has Obama committed again? If you could be specific, provide verified details and not throw out random generalizations or campaign rhetoric and/or the typical Republican party talking points that would be helpful.
Posted by: jules | August 27, 2008, 7:03 pm 7:03 pm
” bet plenty of you Republicans and Puma members are truly disappointed.”
Not really – we already knew that the DNC had rigged this whole thing to favor Obama.
We have been saying for months now that we will vote for the better man, John McCain, and we will.
PUMA!
Posted by: LeeLee07 | August 27, 2008, 7:03 pm 7:03 pm
jules – Obama, himself, is the fraud. A man based on a hot, mess of lies. You already know the score, so there is no need to debate what we both know. There is no “mind-changing” here.
PUMA!
Posted by: LeeLee07 | August 27, 2008, 7:05 pm 7:05 pm
It is clear that the DNC is corrupt and with this roll-call, they have sounded the death-knell for Obama.
We will not forget and we will vote accordingly.
PUMA!
Posted by: LeeLee07 | Aug 27, 2008 6:31:34 PM
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I second your emotion…..go Pumas!
No way, Never Obuma! the bell tolls for thee Obuma in NOVEMBER!
Posted by: HP Boston | August 27, 2008, 7:05 pm 7:05 pm
Loren, some posters here claim they are “Democrats” who will vote for John McCain (“P-arty U-nity M-y A-ss) but in reality, a PUMA is most likely a Republican who is pretending to be a scorned Hillary supporter to try to make Obama look bad.
Posted by: jules | August 27, 2008, 7:06 pm 7:06 pm
Earlier in the day, Clinton formally released her delegates amid shouts of “no,” by disappointed supporters. “She doesn’t have the right to release us,” said Massachusetts delegate Nancy Saboori. “We’re not little kids to be told what to do in a half-hour.”
What a moron. Vote for the tooth fairy if you want to.
Her supporters are the biggest pack of morons I have ever seen in 55 years of watching presidential politics.
What did they expect? A fight on the convention floor? Over what? He had more delegates.
Posted by: bruce Becker | August 27, 2008, 7:06 pm 7:06 pm
THE RNC has a fantasy that women who are disappointed that Clinton didnt win are going to actually vote for the candidate who is on record as being intended to choose judges on the basis of their adherence to fundamentalist principles, and who himself has put forward a heathcare plan designed to rape the public, by requiring anyone with existing issues to re-apply for a new policy at much higher rates. Her main issues is healthcare. McCain’s plan puts $10 billion extra in the pockets of the HMO’s and rips off the elderly.
Posted by: bruce Becker | August 27, 2008, 7:09 pm 7:09 pm
jules – I am also a PUMA. I am NOT a Republican. I have ALWAYS voted for the Democratic nominee. But, this time we must (in your own words) “rid the country of the corruption and hate” that Obama and his bots have perpetrated upon this party.
Posted by: yh120952 | Aug 27, 2008 6:53:18
______________________-
A true dem going to vote AGAINST the UNtrue DEMS in NOVEM>>>>>>>>>
PUMA! I am Puma and I am going to roar in NOVEMBER! ROAR LEE LEE with Me.and yh120952 be a PUMA too!…..
Posted by: HP Boston | August 27, 2008, 7:11 pm 7:11 pm
LeeLee, congratulations. You answered just as I thought you would. Just a bunch of rhetoric. Which lies? Oh, that’s right, I know the score as you say. There aren’t any — the lying, the cover-ups, those are the specialties of the Bush administration and, yes, McCain’s sentate career.
Posted by: jules | August 27, 2008, 7:11 pm 7:11 pm
jules – been in that kool-aid, huh?? ROFLMAO! Never mind – I knew you were being too nice. :D
PUMA!
Posted by: LeeLee07 | August 27, 2008, 7:13 pm 7:13 pm
HP – I plan to do just that! :D
PUMA!
Posted by: LeeLee07 | August 27, 2008, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm
He had more delegates.
HE BOUGHT AND PAID FOR MORE DELEGATES!
HE THEATNED MORE DELEGATES.
HE LIED AND STOLE MORE DELEGATES>
HE WON THE BATTLE
HE WILL LOSE THE WAR!
Posted by: HP Boston | August 27, 2008, 7:15 pm 7:15 pm
Like I said, LeeLee, I knew you would not have any specific details or facts to back up your claims. No big deal. Moving on….
Obama/Biden 2008 & 2012
HRC 2016 & 2024! (great job with that “the_peoples_pres”)
Posted by: jules | August 27, 2008, 7:17 pm 7:17 pm
(“P-arty U-nity M-y A-ss) but in reality, a PUMA is most likely a Republican who is pretending to be a scorned Hillary supporter to try to make Obama look bad.
Posted by: jules | Aug 27, 2008 7:06:15 PM
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If you like that fairytale you say it over and over it will help you sleep!!
18 MILLION Count them instead of sheep!*
Posted by: HP Boston | August 27, 2008, 7:19 pm 7:19 pm
HP, as one of the 18 million people who voted for HRC in the primary, I will, along with Hillary herself, be voting for Obama. I will sleep very well knowing that I am supporting the party who represents my values and that will do the most to protect citizens like me. I will sleep well knowing that I am not, out of spite (or because I am a Republican) voting for a party that does not speak for me. I will sleep well knowing that my vote will be cast for the party that will appoint justices to the Supreme Court who can uphold my rights as a woman and an American. Thanks for your concern.
Posted by: jules | August 27, 2008, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm
I will sleep well knowing that my vote will be cast for the party that will appoint justices to the Supreme Court who can uphold my rights as a woman and an American. Thanks for your concern.
Posted by: jules | Aug 27, 2008 7:24:19 PM
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One can always dream………
You are welcome!
Posted by: HP Boston | August 27, 2008, 7:26 pm 7:26 pm
jules – that’s ok – no need to debate about Obama. We both know that he is a liar and a cheat. I am moving on too…
PUMA!
Posted by: LeeLee07 | August 27, 2008, 7:27 pm 7:27 pm
I see lots of angry people here. Why don’t you bitter ones accept that the brother is good and stands for something better than the Republicans could ever dream of.
Posted by: GN | August 27, 2008, 7:30 pm 7:30 pm
Thank you Sen. Clinton. You have class and dignity. Too bad it has not rubbed off on your “supporters.” A few of them have totally disregarded your wishes, your principles, your positions on the issues, and have sold out to the GOP.
Posted by: Hoo-Ahh! | August 27, 2008, 7:30 pm 7:30 pm
Well said, Hoo-Ahh. HRC is most certainly a class act. Obama is also a man of principles and a class act. We are lucky to have them both playing on our team!
Posted by: jules | August 27, 2008, 7:33 pm 7:33 pm
He had more delegates.
HE BOUGHT AND PAID FOR MORE DELEGATES!
HE Threatened MORE DELEGATES.
HE LIED AND STOLE MORE DELEGATES.
HE WON THE BATTLE
HE WILL LOSE THE WAR!
Posted by: HP Boston | Aug 27, 2008 7:15:51 PM
Posted by: HP Boston | August 27, 2008, 7:35 pm 7:35 pm
Thank you Sen. Clinton. You have class and dignity. Too bad it has not rubbed off on your “supporters.” A few of them have totally disregarded your wishes, your principles, your positions on the issues, and have sold out to the GOP.
Posted by: Hoo-Ahh! | Aug 27, 2008 7:30:38 PM
Well said, Hoo-Ahh. HRC is most certainly a class act. Obama is also a man of principles and a class act. We are lucky to have them both playing on our team!
Posted by: jules | Aug 27, 2008 7:33:21 PM
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‘If you hear the dogs, keep going. If you see the torches in the woods, keep going. If they’re shouting after you, keep going. Don’t ever stop, keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going.’
Hillary Clinton
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Yes we hear you Hillary!
Posted by: HP Boston | August 27, 2008, 7:45 pm 7:45 pm
Hillary Clinton is my roll model and I respect and admire her TREMONDOUSLY!!! She has examplified herself not only for women across the world but now has demonstrated herself as a real Human being and coming together and unifying people in this country at a time where we need it the MOST. She has asked us to follow our hearts and dreams and not be a follower but to be a leader. “”UNITY”" is what its about.I am proud to be a Democrate and cant wait to see Obama elected as our next president.
Posted by: Zahera Yousofzoy | August 27, 2008, 8:09 pm 8:09 pm
You PUMA “members” are ridiculous!!! Just come out and say that you’re not voting for that black guy… I read this complete thread and not once did I see a valid reason posted by a PUMA for not abiding by Hillary’s wishes and supporting Obama. As LeeLee stated, they ran on almost exactly the same platform.. If you were a “TRUE DEMOCRAT” you would NEVER vote for a cadidate like McCain. He can barely remember his own name.. And if you think he has any of the lower 98% of this country in his agenda, you need to wake up and smell the coffee..
Posted by: Rob | August 27, 2008, 8:14 pm 8:14 pm
lol 18 million puma. What are you smoking or what kind of kool ade are you drinking, as you like to say. You need to pull up your big girl panties and adjust that spandex ladies.
Posted by: puma what | August 27, 2008, 8:37 pm 8:37 pm
It was the best united I have every seen. Go Hilliary and her supporters for Obama. True Hilliary supporters are coming aboard and the that are not aboard were never for her becasue McCain position is not of Hilliary!
Posted by: gl | August 27, 2008, 8:42 pm 8:42 pm
tim why are you and Debra all over these sites making stupid hatefull crazy statments. You two are very happy people. You two have make many many comments that are so stupid.
Posted by: gl | August 27, 2008, 8:46 pm 8:46 pm
Obama ALWAYS finds the easy way out and usually it is a woman that gets the boot! GOOGLE: Obama knows his way around a ballot
Posted by: Darla | August 27, 2008, 8:47 pm 8:47 pm
You PUMAs crack me up, you’re funnier than Jerry Seinfeld. :)
Posted by: Jim | August 27, 2008, 8:49 pm 8:49 pm
PUMA! PUMA! PUMA!
I would not vote for McCain. But, I cannot heal my wounds that quickly and cheer for for Obama without knowing what he is all about.
I can only vote for the individual whom I believe is the most qualified person to hold this most powerful job in the world. I am not convinced yet that Senator Obama is that person.
He has not given me any credible evidence, or delivered a convincing message other than promising some “change” to believe in.
First of all, electing a new president is a change itself. So the question is “What kind of change is Senator Obama promising America?” How is he going to bring about the change that he has promised?
I have NO CLUE! HELP!
Posted by: Crystal Coy | August 27, 2008, 9:22 pm 9:22 pm
Crystal Coy, I outlined on another blog what Obama’s positions are. I’ll list them again and you can decide if he shares the same values:
1. Opposed the Patriot act
2. Voted for partial birth abortions
3. Voted no to notify parents of minors who get out-of-state abortion
4.First goal as president is to meet with Muslim nations. Why?
5.Supports granting drivers license to illegal aliens
6. Supports welfare for illegal aliens
7.Voted yes on allowing illegals to get social security.
8. Plans to have the highest tax hike in history (I can outline Obama’s as compared to McCains)
Posted by: S Adams | August 27, 2008, 9:41 pm 9:41 pm
What I love about Obama’s supporters (and Obama) after cheating their way through the primaries, calling Bill and others god awful names, and saying they didn’t need Hilliary dems to sneak their candidate in………..AW but now that obama is falling the polls, they want us. Get over yourselves….I am voting for McCain.
Posted by: chattyway | August 27, 2008, 9:48 pm 9:48 pm
chatty, give me a break. Why would you assume someone cares who you vote for. And as for Obama supporters calling Bill and others god awful names, may I remind you that you and other Hillary supporters did the same, and still do, to Obama and others. And good luck with McGoo winning after Bill’s speech tonight.
Posted by: oo | August 27, 2008, 9:55 pm 9:55 pm
gl,
I see your comments all the time and you are always playing the victim, and calling everyone racist, and hateful, but the only racist hateful comments I see are coming from you.
Posted by: S Adams | August 27, 2008, 9:56 pm 9:56 pm
Dear PUMA wannabes,
I am a Hillary supporter, and after this convention I still will be. I will vote for the inividual who’m which I think would be most qualified and who shares my ideas and values about the direction this country should go. If you are truly upset witht he DNC, you will not turn your back on Hillary.
I’m writting her name in on the ballot in November, and all you PUMAs jumping on the McCain bandwagon are wanna be’s and are, infact, rebulicans in sheeps clothing. If you’re about a cause and a movement, you will NOT give McCain what he wants. YOUR VOTES!
Hillary 08… A TRUE PUMA will write her in on the ballot.
Posted by: cocoumi | August 27, 2008, 10:02 pm 10:02 pm
S Adams,
That’s pretty scary. I hope everyone can “sleep at night” lol.
Posted by: Jessy | August 27, 2008, 10:21 pm 10:21 pm
cocoumi, Dear PUMA wannabes,
I am a Hillary supporter, and after this convention I still will be. I will vote for the inividual who’m which I think would be most qualified and who shares my ideas and values about the direction this country should go. If you are truly upset witht he DNC, you will not turn your back on Hillary.
I’m writting her name in on the ballot in November, and all you PUMAs jumping on the McCain bandwagon are wanna be’s and are, infact, rebulicans in sheeps clothing. If you’re about a cause and a movement, you will NOT give McCain what he wants. YOUR VOTES!
Hillary 08… A TRUE PUMA will write her in on the ballot.
……………………………….
I Love it! The thing is, I’m not even a Dem. I’m a Republican. I’m hurtin just like many other families all over this country both Dem and Rep. But, I don’t like either canidate. I have waited and waited for Obama to explain his ideas and views. Waited for him to say something other then “CHANGE”. Waited for him to give us the “HOW”. There has got to be a reason why he has yet to do this. Maybe he can’t. I had hated Hillary at one time. This past year however, she has changed some. She seems more humble and down to earth, trustworthy, etc. I don’t agree with everything Dem’s stand for, nor I agree with everything my party stands for. “IT’S NOT ABOUT YOUR PARTY, IT’S ABOUT WHO CAN BEST MAKE DECISIONS FOR THE GOOD OF THIS COUNTRY AND IT’S PPL.” I WILL write Hilliary’s name on the ballot! Thank You
Posted by: Jessy | August 27, 2008, 10:45 pm 10:45 pm
Barack Obama wants to correct problems he perceives in the American People. He and his wife see us as a “mean” nation of the “US KKK-A” who need to be told where to set our thermostats and what to eat by the socialist nations of Europe that we should be emulating. “Greedy” successful people and “windfall” companies, who already pay disproportionate taxes, are to be further punished. He wants to use government to correct problems with the people of America.
John McCain wants to correct problems he perceives in the American government. Like pork-barrel waste, overspending – he recently railed against republicans for this – and lack of vision. McCain’s vision of strength for America has snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in Iraq. McCain wants to use the people and their priorities to correct the government of America.
Posted by: HawkTheSlayer | August 27, 2008, 11:34 pm 11:34 pm
Vote for Obama the mighty he will make sure that if your daughter makes a mistake and gets knocked up she will not be punished with a child she can run down and abort it problem solved. Oh by the way I think taxpayer money should pay for them Not Not Not
Posted by: Ron | August 27, 2008, 11:42 pm 11:42 pm
All hail King Obama the savior of the world. He learned alot from friends like Rev Right Father Flake But all you little women run right out and support him because Hillary Said so.I know she had no choice but we do and that means the right thing to do is not vote for Obama Osama whoever he is since we really dont know the real Obama.
Posted by: Ron | August 27, 2008, 11:49 pm 11:49 pm
Ron, Don’t forget that if your teenage daughter gets pregnant, Obama says it’s okay for her to get an abortion without your consent. She can even go to another state and Obama says that you will have no right to know where she is or what she’s doing. And if she’s 7 months pregnant? Don’t worry, Obama has you covered there too,. He’ll just allow her to have a partial birth abortion. And if the baby happens to live through it? Don’t worry about that either, because Obama says the baby should not have medical attention, just let it die.
Posted by: S Adams | August 28, 2008, 12:08 am 12:08 am
Ron, Pick a name he’ll answer to it:
Barry Soetoro, Barack Dunham, Barry Obama, Barack Hussein Obama
Posted by: S Adams | August 28, 2008, 12:10 am 12:10 am
WOW I CAN’T BELIEVE ALL THE NICE THINGS BEING SAID ABOUT HILLARY. ARE THESE THE SAME OBAMA FANS…I AM A PUMA AND PROUD OF IT. I WILL BE SUPPORTING MCCAIN IN NOVEMBER. I DO NOT TRUST OBAMA. I FIND HIS ASSOCIATIONS VERY SCARY. MESSAGE OF CHANGE IS WHAT..HOW…
Posted by: peg | August 28, 2008, 12:22 am 12:22 am
“Are you people for real? I mean, get a grip. If you are for Hillary or Obama, aren’t we all DEMOCRATS? For heaven’s sake they ran on virtually IDENTICAL platforms. One person won the nomincation FAIRLY by winning the majority of delegates (yes, even including the contested Mich and Florida delegates). There was no conspiricy — that is the way the democratic primaries work — they work this way EVERY 4 years! There is NOTHING unusual about the way this convention is being conducted except the immature way the press and the public are acting.”
LeeLee07..Not all of us democrats are so blind by party name to know who is the BETTER choice for this country and from where I stand its the lesser of two evils.. McCain. Had Hillary won it would have been her but she didnt and though i respect her decision to back obama i will not simply “fall in line” and blindly support him as well. *sigh* hope she runs in 2012
Posted by: Redjeepaz | August 28, 2008, 12:42 am 12:42 am
Hey, Red, good luck with that. The last 8 years of a Republican in the White House turned out so very well.
For all of you, cough “PUMA’s” (or Republican’s trying to stir up trouble)who claim you don’t have any idea what Obama stands for, why don’t you tell me what McCain stands for? Do you even know? Can you even articulate what his policies and positions are that you support? And, for the record, here is some information about EXACTLY what Obama’s platform, positions and policy plans are (not the fake Republican spin versions). Take a minute to educate yourself then you can resume bashing. At least you’ll be informed.
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/
Posted by: jules | August 28, 2008, 12:53 am 12:53 am
A few final thoughts for Redjeepaz: 1) It’s actually the person who’s name appears BELOW the post you want to address. 2) You say you are a Democrate but you are not “blind” which is why you want to vote for McCain. Okaaaaay….but if you support the causes of the Democratic party why – seriously – why vote for McCain? What special experience does he have? What are his positions that you support? Because unless you are actually a Republican it seems like you are supporting him for no reason. Please explain, I would really like to understand where you are coming from.
Posted by: jules | August 28, 2008, 12:58 am 12:58 am
Yea i caught that after i hit the submit button but alas no way to edit ur post. I’v actually been voting democrat for a long time, heck i voted against Bush every election, but simply put Obama does not have the experience or qualifications to run this country. Dont get me wrong im not HAPPY about voting for McCain but atleast he has experience. But im sure you will think what u want to think. (another sour Hillary supporter who refuses to give into “unity”)
Posted by: Redjeepaz | August 28, 2008, 1:06 am 1:06 am
I feel that Hillary and Bill care more about the DNC and themselves than the middle class voters that they just lied to. Their lips are moving but the sounds are only political BS.
Posted by: jeneheffer | August 28, 2008, 1:07 am 1:07 am
Again, Red, I ask you, what is the “special” and “unique” experience John McCain has that would make you, a supposed long-time Democrat vote for him? What are the or qualifications he has, that Obama does not, that make him a better potential Predident. Which specific parts of his policy platform do you support? Can you asnwer those questions? I guess I feel like McCain is experienced all right — experienced at being WRONG about so many policy decisions. If you are against the policies of the current administration why would you vote for someone who has been in LOCK STEP with them for the last 8 years?
Posted by: jules | August 28, 2008, 1:14 am 1:14 am
To all of the PUMA’s out there, I only ask you to do one thing. Grow up. I understand that Hillary is not the nominee and if she would have been the nominee and not Barack I would still vote for her. You people were never Democrats in the first place if you are going to vote for McCain. Quite frankly this election year has been fun and exciting because I don’t have to see two old as hell white men and view the lesser of two evils. So LeeLee07 and the rest of you PUMAs just get a grip. Cry your river, build your bridge and after you have had your moment get over it. I will vote for Barack not because he is someone who looks like me but someone who shares my background and some of my beliefs. As for as people and their associations, just because you are friends with someone doesn’t mean you condone what they do. So get past the Tony Rezko feelings, upset over his middle name or whatever and if you have to take your antipsychotic pills on election and vote with a clear conscious and a clear heart, not out of anger.
Posted by: Edward | August 28, 2008, 2:30 am 2:30 am
Obama/Biden. One is a fraud and the other is a racist.
Posted by: janephilip | August 28, 2008, 3:03 am 3:03 am
As a Hillary supporter, I a absolutely disgusted with what’s going on at the DNC. I am leaving early because I a sick and tired of listening to fairy tales.
I am switching my support to John McCain.
Posted by: janephilip | August 28, 2008, 3:05 am 3:05 am
I cannot believe there is not one negative story here, Oh yeah, it is the democrats and the MsM, I forgot. Why isn’t anyone talking about Obama’s Girlfriend that is in Martinique right now, she got took away months ago.
Posted by: Brad | August 28, 2008, 4:11 am 4:11 am
What they say is true they make more dumb people then smart ones. Now if you want to knight Obama make him a king, President thats fine but please stop with how wonderful he when it comes right down to it he is the most Obama is god awful. All of you religious phonies out there who can overlook Obama’s stand on abortion I think is was put out this way if one of my daughters made a mistake I would not want them to be punished with a baby the did not want.
Posted by: Ron | August 28, 2008, 7:15 am 7:15 am
Because no matter how bad you think the things coming from Democrats might be, the Republicans are more vile, more evil and more deceiptful than you could possibly imagine.
Posted by: jules | Aug 27, 2008 6:54:28 PM———————— I disagree I think the Democrats and the DNC and in particular Sen. Obama has proven this election season that they are so much more vile, deceitful and evil than the Republicans. You people love to present the Republicans as evil and deceitful. Look at the Democrats, they have exceeded the Republicans.
Posted by: Cathy6224 | August 28, 2008, 8:04 am 8:04 am
P – Pathetic
U – Undemocratic
M – Members of
A – America
I’m tired of hearing about Rezko, that issue was brought up during the primary and has been closed. Why isn’t anyone (PUMAs included) questioning that senile old goat’s connection to Joseph Bonano and the Mafia? McCain is no angel.
McCain – Senile, old goat
McCain – sold out his fellow soldiers
McCain – Has MAFIA Connections
McCain – Hates women.
McCain – Makes his wife walk and stand BEHIND HIM, NEVER BESIDE HIM.
McCain – Too Embarrassed to face his daddy that he turned down an early release while POW.
McCain – Too Many Senior Momemts, Memory Loss
OBAMA/BIDEN 2008/2012
Posted by: Debbie, Columbia, SC | August 28, 2008, 8:13 am 8:13 am
I am an independent. As an independent, I did my own research and did not depend upon the bias media to determine my decision. Now as a strong Hillary supporter, I hope that others will not waste their vote. To stay home or write in Hillary’s name ends up being a vote for Obama. Obama has zero experience and is NOT qualified to be president. Our country has many serious problems and we cannot risk taking a chance on Obama. Vote for McCain now and in 4 years hopefully Hillary will run again.
Posted by: Phyllis/ PA | August 28, 2008, 8:15 am 8:15 am
Thank you Sen. Clinton. You have class and dignity. Too bad it has not rubbed off on your “supporters.” A few of them have totally disregarded your wishes, your principles, your positions on the issues, and have sold out to the GOP.
Posted by: Hoo-Ahh! | Aug 27, 2008 7:30:38 PM——————————-Funny you all weren’t saying that before when they were campaigning against each other.
Posted by: Cathy6224 | August 28, 2008, 8:27 am 8:27 am
Clinton and Obama didn’t and still don’t have identical platforms. She stated her positions first, he just repeated them. His have changed constantly since.
Posted by: Cathy6224 | August 28, 2008, 8:36 am 8:36 am
There seems to be one very, very sad norm in this discussion – petty vindictiveness.
In a country that is BUILT upon people of different races, creeds, and beliefs, you people have the AUDACITY to ATTACK each other for those reasons. We’re different. We believe different things. That is a GOOD thing! That’s what makes our country great! Yet some of you take that as a personal insult!
This is a DEMOCRACY, a government based on the will of the PEOPLE. If you can not accept the views of others then you have no place in this Democracy. The only way our country can be great is if we acknowledge our differences and WORK off of them, not fight over them.
So let me ask you one question:
Are you a petty, vindictive brat?
-or-
Are you an American?
Posted by: Calis | August 28, 2008, 9:31 am 9:31 am
I am a life-long republican mom of 3 from Atlanta, Georgia. I was moved by Steve Spielberg’s tribute to our many men and women who have fought tirelessly to make our Country what it is today. But most of all, I am proud to live in the United States where we have the privilege to do and become whatever we chose to be. The “American Dream” what an honor for Barack Obama to be nominated as the first African American on the Democratic Party ticket. I am humbled, yet honored to call America my home. A place where dreams and opportunities, become realities. I know that if Barack Obama is elected our next President of the United States, he will be a good leader and he will lead this Nation into progress and prosperity. Something that no one had thought possible 45 years ago when Dr. Martin Luther King gave his “I Have A Dream” speech, is now a dream coming true for every American. I pray that all of us Red, White and Blue will unite . Every vote is important and we as a party need to unite. Let’s restore hope to America and let us unite together as one. God Bless Barack Obama and God Bless America.
Posted by: Linda | August 28, 2008, 10:55 am 10:55 am
I am for Hilary, but BO is out of the question, I am voting for mccain, and in 4 years Hilary willbe back to topple him and his old cronies, why would i waste a good vote for an African Muslin who claim he is not one, what was he at birth,a rev wright or father flake. Come on people do give our country to the Muslin, you will be very sorry.
Remember 09-11 Muslin all over it and so id Bo
vote Mccain in November
Posted by: LOJO | August 28, 2008, 11:21 am 11:21 am
Pumas, leelee, whomever. You people, and I use the term loosley, are unimaginable. You think by voting for McCain that will only hurt Obama? Kidnap a clue. The past 8 years, current administration has not listened to americans, whatsoever. You think 4 more of the same will be any different? Take the ‘duh’ out of delusional. The majority of Americans needs have been invisible. Didn’t you listen to Hilary? Ask yourselves, what are you in this for? You don’t have a ‘everyone else is suffering, but I’m not’ pass. Your narrow mindset is just as ‘Rob’ stated. Don’t threaten us with a good time while doing us a favor. Don’t vote Democratic. When you can no longer afford the necessities that are paramount to you and your family’s survival, you’ll show Obama/Biden. That’ll teach them!
Posted by: I'm So Done | August 28, 2008, 12:51 pm 12:51 pm
Puma really means Paid Up McCain Accomplice. I can’t believe the ignorance and continuing reference to the lie that Obama is a Muslim. (and some who can’t even spell that correctly). It would be nice if they would read the Constitution which is what the President elect swears to uphold which has a specific provision for there being no relgious test for holding public office. These are the same folks who would have been going after JFK in 1960 for his Catholic faith or claiming that MLK was a communist. The paranoid factor in American politics is all too alive and fed by the arrogant feeding fear and smear to the ignorant.
Posted by: bhciapol | August 28, 2008, 3:44 pm 3:44 pm
… I’m convinced… It was the PUMAs that voted for Obama in the caucus states, which got him the nomination. Now they are unvielling thier true plans…
I’m sorry people, but America still isn’t ready for a leader of color. Tell me, how is Obama gonna win Florida, Ohio, Michigan, and Pensylvania, Texas, Georgia, and Colorado? The republicans have divided and conquered us all, again. It’s a sad time in America.
Fellow African Americans, don’t cry racism when McCain gets elected in November. That’s what you’ll get for not thinking with your head, and instead thinking with your selfish heart. I voted for Mrs. Clinton because I knew she was one hell of a fighter. and a sure winner.
-Writting in Hillary’s name on the balot in Nov.-
Posted by: cocoumi | August 28, 2008, 9:46 pm 9:46 pm