Top Labor Figure: Hillary Should Consider Withdrawing

USA Today   |  Mark Memmott   |   February 21, 2008 04:07 PM


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The Change To Win federation, seven unions representing 40 million workers, today endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president. "We want a president who shares our vision and is committed to a practical program to translate that vision into action," chairman Anna Burger said on the group's website. The headline: "Fired Up, Ready to Go."...

...Brian Tumulty of Gannett News Service with further on the endorsement: Burger told reporters Clinton should consider withdrawing from the race after the Ohio, Texas, Vermont and Rhode Island primaries on March 4. "It's time for her to realize change is happening and it's happening for Barack Obama,'' Burger said in a conference call. "We think we can make a difference, We do think it is time to bring this nomination process to a close.'

Top Labor Figure: Hillary Should Consider Withdrawing

 
 

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- GrammyinPA See Profile I'm a Fan of GrammyinPA permalink

To All you Hillary Haters out there.
You decided to HATE her on day one; thanks to you and the media, she will be gone shortly.

Senator McCain will be the next president of our formerly GREAT country. You will all be sorry. Senator Obamamania CANNOT beat the Republican machine.

Sad Indeed !!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:41 PM on 02/22/2008
- lochnessmonster See Profile I'm a Fan of lochnessmonster permalink

She should not give up.

Why don't people wise up and understand it is the media and media pundits and republicans and people like Oprah who are deciding this race. They have anointed Obama as the Democratic nominee. All the followers are jumping on the bandwagon. Obama is one of Oprah's favorite things this year. If any of you think your vote counts, forget it.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:05 AM on 02/22/2008
- johnmorgan See Profile I'm a Fan of johnmorgan permalink


After Hillary leaves the race, the Republicans will zero in on Obama and start their slime machine at full force.

The Republicans can't really slime two candidates at the same time very easily.

The fight between Obama and Hillary is also giving Obama a lot of positive media publicity.

I say, Hillary doesn't need to leave this race too soon.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:41 PM on 02/21/2008
- vsign See Profile I'm a Fan of vsign permalink

The WSJ says it will be white working class men who decide the Ohio and Texas races.

The time has come. I am really proud of every single individual white man who steps up to support Hillary.

We really need a grownup to have the red button.

This is the generational divide. This is what it feels like to have our young people turn against any of us over 50.

Vote against Obama. Vote against a person who is so inexperienced to be dangerous.

This year - The Best Man For The Job Is The Woman.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:26 PM on 02/21/2008
- michnovak See Profile I'm a Fan of michnovak permalink

I hate to play devil's advocate (but I'm already dressed)... but:

If Hillary were in the lead and Obama closely behind, would the calls to "get out" be as loud or echo as much in the media?

(FYI, I am officially undeclared and rooting for a combined ticket.)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:25 PM on 02/21/2008
- Grunty1 See Profile I'm a Fan of Grunty1 permalink

If the situation was reversed, I do in fact believe "Get Out Obama" would be heard more than "Get Out Clinton" is being heard now.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:34 AM on 02/22/2008
- Nicolaus See Profile I'm a Fan of Nicolaus permalink

I suppose not... But the reason for such overt reaction is precisely that which made Senator Clinton falter: the presumption of an inevitable nomination and the accompanied projection of a sense of 'entitlement.'

A combined ticket will not work. The intervention of the former President will eventually force (President) Obama to neutralize her and render her a fate not dissimilar to that of Truman when Vice President to Roosevelt, to give one example.

What would she do? I bet her husband would go round bad-mouthing the President.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:32 PM on 02/21/2008
- ibsteve2u See Profile I'm a Fan of ibsteve2u permalink

lolllll...You don't think Hillary and her people wouldn't be saying "GET OUT!"?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:28 PM on 02/21/2008
- horacekent See Profile I'm a Fan of horacekent permalink


Hillary looks 'puffy' in this picture.

I think she's using steriods, or HGH again.

Great Luck!
~HK

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:20 PM on 02/21/2008
- Tankan See Profile I'm a Fan of Tankan permalink

Hillary won't withdraw, already she has caused much damage to the democratic party, her tactics are devisive and a complete turn off to the thinking man or woman!
Her last tactic will be to try to portray Obama as a common enemy, yet more childish psychology raining down on Texas and Ohio!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:59 PM on 02/21/2008
- lynnn See Profile I'm a Fan of lynnn permalink

Wow Labor and Latte Liberals, and Republicans, and...this is something, I never would have thought would happen...ONly in America!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:50 PM on 02/21/2008
- realitytrumpsbull See Profile I'm a Fan of realitytrumpsbull permalink

Guess the Golden Handshake or whatever came back 'declined'...LOL

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:32 PM on 02/21/2008
- horacekent See Profile I'm a Fan of horacekent permalink


"Top Labor Figure: Hillary Should Consider Withdrawing."

Not going to happen.

To Hillary - this is about Hillary - not the Democratic Party.

..If I can't have this nomination,..
..... then to HELL with the rest of you.

I'm ENTITLED to this nomination - what about that - don't you little people understand?

~HK

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:23 PM on 02/21/2008
- riverhouse See Profile I'm a Fan of riverhouse permalink

Hillary and Bill have reached a point where they are simply making fools and laughingstocks of themselves. Ten straight big losses, a campaign in debt, and so disorganized and amateurish they can't decide what to do next. Let me help them out: quit. Be gracious for once in your lives. Move on. Bill can go back to the golf courses and his sordid financial deals. Hillary can go back to the Senate while she still has hopes of reelection in NY and wait for President Obama to offer her a spot on the Supreme Court.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:11 PM on 02/21/2008
- HowardRoarke See Profile I'm a Fan of HowardRoarke permalink

Even Huckabee is refusing to go negative on McCain.

I'd welcome Senator Clinton to stick around until the end of the race, campaigning and debating, if she abandons these proposed scorched earth tactics.

Try to achieve your goals Hillary, not the White House. It can work, look at Edwards.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:02 PM on 02/21/2008
- ebbtide See Profile I'm a Fan of ebbtide permalink

Well, she and Bill should withdraw. They have , both of them screwed up their campaign.

Voters are not buying the Clintons. She goes from here to there and cannot seem to settle exactly where she is coming from, except to attack her opponent.

He is winning. She and Bill are losing and I think this is a good thing for democracy. Who needs a dynasty and it is apparent that Bill Clinton desperately wants to be in charge of his third term. I mean , what kind of an idiot, would want to runt as a vice president to Hillary Clinton, when it is obvious that Bill will be in charge? Much like Cheney, who operates behind the scenes, I suspect if Hillary is the nominee, we will see the same from them both.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:57 PM on 02/21/2008
- UtahLiberal435 See Profile I'm a Fan of UtahLiberal435 permalink

She should give up!?!
Just like Kerry did?
I don't think so.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:49 PM on 02/21/2008
- Susan1968 See Profile I'm a Fan of Susan1968 permalink



On a slightly unrelated topic ...

It's after 4 pm EST yet where are all of Obama's rabid supporters on HuffPo today?

After weeks of Obama people posting vile things about Hillary on HuffPo, today it seems incredibly quiet.

Sure, a few Obama people have posted - using reasonable, adult language to make their case. Fair enough.

But where are the Obama minnions who posted horrible, nasty attacks against Hillary and Hillary's supporters today?

Strange huh? They're virtually gone. I made a point of looking at all topic comments. Where are they?

My best guess: The Rabid Obama Supporters where sent here by the Obama Campaign to viciously attack Hillary supporters yet today Obama has called off the dogs. Why?

I suspect it's because more and more Hillary supporters (myself included) started to express they would NOT vote for Obama in the general election, as recently as yesterday.

Look around HuffPo and tell me what you think.

Even attacks against Cindy McCain have slowed down today.

Is there still any question that Obama's campaign has indeed been playing dirty here on HuffPo?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:43 PM on 02/21/2008
- lynnn See Profile I'm a Fan of lynnn permalink

Please comment on debts of the Clinton campaign!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:52 PM on 02/21/2008
- realitytrumpsbull See Profile I'm a Fan of realitytrumpsbull permalink

On the subject of rabid supporters, I've seen quite a bit of spleen-venting on here, and it's all good.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:36 PM on 02/21/2008
- horacekent See Profile I'm a Fan of horacekent permalink


Hard hitting analysis!

Just the sort of 'thinking' that fits the profile of the average Clinton voter.

Great Luck!
~HK

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:19 PM on 02/21/2008
- Mollye See Profile I'm a Fan of Mollye permalink

I think Hillary will win the nomination, especially if Florida and Michigan are able to seat their delegates. This will be the 3rd election where the where people in one or two states have been shut out of their rights to vote...regardless of the reason. If she is not nominated, I hope she opts to run as a 3rd party candidate, if it is not too late. With the current atmosphere and all the late breaking scandals, I think she would have a very good chance to win, as well. At least we'll have our choice on election day.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:15 PM on 02/21/2008
- HowardRoarke See Profile I'm a Fan of HowardRoarke permalink

Or the republican trolls are busy trying to scream "no story here" on the McCain sex for votes scandal on their regular haunts? ;-)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:59 PM on 02/21/2008
- BitJam See Profile I'm a Fan of BitJam permalink

I think you hit the nail on the head.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:30 PM on 02/21/2008
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