Dueling Grannies Fight Over Democratic Nominee

After Barack Obama offered his potential vice presidency to a senior citizen, CNN decided to let the new candidate-to-be air her views. But since the Democratic primary is still raging, the second guest pundit is a former Republican-turned-Hillary supporter (a Clintocan?).

It gets a little heated, particularly after a reference to "Obama bin Laden." It's an honest mistake (ask the board chair of the Associated Press).

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Comments

[chrisbee]

So this woman wants to vote for Clinton because she is married? I dont get it.

[Illinoissuburbanvoter]

Yeah, I don't get that either.

[BassMent]

I think some of these old gals still find Bill pretty hot. They figure if Hillary wins, he'll be back on tv a lot more.

[Tropiholic]

White middle aged surburban Moms have been for Obama for a long time too! We love him and are so delighted he will be our nominee.

[gregjones]

HILLARY HAS LOST THE ENTIRE BLACK VOTE....FO­REVER !!!
This is the message being sent by blacks to the DNC (and the superdelegates). There is no way Hillary will defeat McCain without the support of Black America aka the guaranteed Democratic vote. Hillary started out with 82% of the black support. But as Blacks learned more about her (Goldwater Girl...Aga­inst Civil Rights Act '64....It was LBJ...Not MLK....etc­) combined with Bill's (...fairy tale....Je­ssie Won S.C. too...etc.­)...blacks were shocked beyond repair. (remember.­...we luved Bill so much we called him 'The First Black President'­)....but never again....W­HERE'S THAT STORY. This has nothing to do with Obama !!!! We (blacks) have awakened to the truth about the Clintons..­....

Greg Jones
www.Blacks4Barack.org
(A Multi-Racial, Grassroots Org...Dedi­cated To Truth)

p.s. Blacks4Barack.org started in Feb. 2007 (Greg Jones) when VERY few blacks were for Obama.....­they were ALL for Hillary !!!!! We knew that Obama was the best person to run our country and bring our troops home and that is why we started our grassroots organization. (Not because he's black...bu­t because he's most qualified) The more black voters learned about Obama...th­e more they liked him.... the more they learned about the Clintons..­..the angrier they got !!!!!!!!!!!!!! We appreciate our friends of ALL races....w­ho are working together..­..for the very best candidate.­...to put America on the right track.....­Barack Obama ! THANK YOU !

[HopeObama08]

well I actually with Oprah who said that she does not support Barack because he is black (and 50% white as many people want to forget), but because he is BRILLIANT. We have had so many proofs already including his philosophy the war in Iraq, the pseudogas price relief...
I guess you don't need to be AGAINST someone to be FOR her/his opponent.

[krol]

No offense, but you're crazy if you think that she's alienated the so-called "Black vote" to the extent that they'll either not show up or vote for McCain.

[nibblybits]

Dude, you don't know, you really don't. Live in the burbs, do you?

[America08]

Me personally I would vote for Hillary (reluctantly) if she wins the nominee. However, my husband just informed me, today, that he can not vote for her. Mind you, he had originally supported Hillary and wanted Barack to wait. I was the first to come around to Baracks side. He stuck with Hillary. Now, he does not like her at all. I'm just saying that right now peoples emotions are getting the best of them. To me it is causing a big riff among Democrats.

[4wehttam]

Are you shitting me??? Do you know how many black people I have spoken to who adamantly say they WILL NOT vote for Hillary if she "somehow" gets this nom. EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM.

[TheNuff]

Oh the rude awakening is coming.

[bajanyvie]

no.... you are crazy if you believe otherwisw. For every 5 black people I speak to who are voting for Barack, 4 of them say they will not vote for Hillary if she wins nomination. And to be clear, most of my black friends were fine with Hillary till she started playing dirty. Everyone expects hard campaigning, however, many people cannot forgive how Hillary played on the fears and prejudices of "white blue collared americans" . Her negativity went a step too far.

As for me, one of the black vote, whenever I work back to a point where I could support her, she, or Bill, say something to totally tick me off all over again.

[HopeObama08]

Well I agree with Oprah when she said in CA that she is not supporting Barack because he is black but because he is BRILLIANT.

I guess don't need to be AGAINST someone in order to be FOR her/his opponent.

Barack the Brilliant!

[nibblybits]

I'm with you, dude. No black but won't, can't vote for Hillary. Refuse. Know many people who feel the same. Not a threat, just stating the facts.

I still think Obama will be our nominee, but if by some freak event, he isn't, you should consider organizing a sit-out. Along the lines of the peaceful sit-ins of the 60's. The Democratic Party should know what really is on the line.

[deweshk]

Just wondering if its by design: why is it that, Obama supporters [at every level] most always seem practical, reasonable and more refined whilst focusing on the discussion of substantive issues than the supporters of McClinton??? Still wondering if its the IQ thing --- any suggestion??

[Daisy1111]

You mean like all the "reasonable" Obama supporters on HuffPo?

LOL!

[chrisbee]

You Clinton supporters (possibly closet republicans) are the ones who are unreasonable. Every gaffe that falls into clinton's lap just HAS to be because of Obama or an Obama supporter doing his dirty work. You have made other democrats your enemy when we are supposed to be fighting against the antiquated theologies of conservativeness.

[MarkieBee]

So Bill and Hillary fit the bill only because they're married? Great add Barack and Michele Obama to that sign! Obama/Weiss 08!

[Binea]

The Obama Granny is old and wise and knows what's what.

[deweshk]

I am for Mrs. Weiss. Obama is not an African-American candidate [as the media always relish to pigeonhole him], rather, he is an American leader. You go Mrs. Weiss i wanna be your friend !

[themethod]

she is our friend already

[moda31]

she seems like a really sweet lady, it would be cute to see her out stumping for obama, i hope she's out trying to get all her friends on board.

[CindyKay]

She was adorable & Very Fierce , I am positive She is influencing Friends & Family.

I wish Obama would have Her with him by his side while campaighning , She was absolutely AWESOME!

Good For You Mrs. Weiss , We Love Ya !

[themethod]

"Obama bin Laden"

typical Hillary supporter

[snobama]

honest mistake...­.

easy to make... when obama and osama are separated only by bs

[Testtubebaby]

BS

[U4IA]

A classic Republican tell; mistaking cleverness for intellect.

Are you guys all afraid of facing Obama in the General? Honestly, don't you want to go up against the Dems best and brightest? They're well aware they won't get yours, but McCain will do.

[HopeObama08]

Is the Clinton supporter Geraldine Ferraro? or is she related to her? Because she looks like her.

[FreeSpeech200854]

I LOVE JEAN WEISS!!


OBAMA "08"

[Grannysue]

I'm a grannie and support OBAMA, 100%, not for me for all my grandchildren! they deserve a better country, which right now they don't have! So Jean, I'm with you girlfriend, let the Grannie's of this Country unite and support OBAMA for a better future for all of us but especially for our Grandkids!

[themethod]

amen

[PrdAmerican]

Of all those couples...­.how many had their husband point their finger and lie in America's faces about their nasty deed.

The Obama grannie has it right on the button....­it's about time we had a 'real' adult in the whitehouse.

[indianadem]

Jean is the best....I want to adopt her as my grandma!! God bless her!

[bwither]

That Ms. Weiss is so excited about supporting Barack Obama in spite of having grown up (I'm assuming) in a segregated America is very exciting.

[HopeObama08]

Go Mrs. Weiss! You're the best!