Top Clinton Backers Tell Donors: Stop Whining

TPM:

In a sign that senior Democratic officials remain deeply concerned that post-primary bitterness could imperil Barack Obama's chances, two top Democratic officials have emailed a sharply-worded letter to major donors and other leading Dems confessing "fatigue and irritation" at those withholding full support from Obama and demanding that they get behind him "without conditions or demands."

"I supported Hillary Clinton and am proud and pleased that I did," reads the email, which was written by Donald Fowler, a former DNC chair and DNC member-at-large who was one of Hillary's most prominent supporters. Alice Germond, the Secretary of the DNC, is also a signatory.

"But she lost," continues the email, which was sent our way by a source. Barack Obama won. It's over."

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Comments

[GravitonX]

Now that's tough love!

[orangepetal]

Save it for real toddlers, we are adults who have made an informed personal choice not to support Obama, swallow that...

[Nyland8]

Sounds like an oxymoron to me.

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[truthskr]

That's what Bill said...

[lunchbag]

I guess you are only important for the money you bring to the table. Seems to be Obama's opinion

[truthskr]

These are the same self-important morons who tried to strongarm Pelosi and were all but told to take a hike and leave the Party if they didn't want to respect the nomination process and/or results.

[Nyland8]

As soon as he picks his running mate, the wallets will open again. He'll have all the money he needs. He just needs to declare who is sharing the ticket with him.

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[CaptainVideo]

Obama needs a female running mate other than Hillary. He also needs someone who supported Hillary. Therefore why is Governor Granholm of Michigan, who was a Hillary supporter not being mentioned?

[pupbayer]

Ummmmmmmmm­...maybe because she was a Hillary supporter?

[WWJD2]

Gov Granholm was born in Canada.

[Fabienne]

Granholm was born in Canada and is not eligible to be veep. He does not need a Clinton supporter. He is doing fine on his own and can pick anyone who will be in synch with his values. That would NOT be a Clinton supporter.

[Nyland8]

I think you insult most of Rodham's supporters when you say he "needs" a female running mate. Most of them are smart enough to understand the Magoo is NOT an option. They may not be happy about her losing, but they're not willing to ruin their own lives and the lives of their daughters just to undermine the nominee.

Give them a little more credit.

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[closetodemfection]

I saw that letter days ago, this is not "new" news. And if you think this letter is going to get them to fork it over, you're seriously mistaken.

[JackND]

I was hoping you'd say that.

[CtJean]

I was too, that way when the real candidate O, wins and her highness is political fodder for the pundits, the victory will be even sweeter.

Too bad that your ambassadorships won't materialize.

She can now get her divorce and join the rest of you.

[MrsPeel]

Demf_ect already and put us out of your misery.

[closetodemfection]

How sweet that you appreciate my name. Thanks, but I'm waiting till August to demfect...

[pupbayer]

I know. What an assanine message to send!

[MrsPeel]

pup, you're just making this too easy again. I'll skip the "Right back atcha, pup" and proceed to:

This is how to spell correctly the word that applies to you: asinine.

[orangepetal]

He needs money, seems like he has that already.
Maybe what he needs is that Dems do not actively work with the RNC.

[closetodemfection]

Wheeee. Read another blog. Step out of your insulated world. O only raised half of what he promised. But here it's all rainbows and sunshine. Well, hate to tell you but the down ticket dems are going to have zip for their campaigns. How do you think that will sit with them?

[the964kid]

Its so silly, you HRC backers aren't going to get anything out of McCain. Stop crying, your candidate didn't win - fair and square. Dems need to not undermine our chances in 2008 - this world cant handle another 4 years of Bush policies.

[haleywins]

Amen, let's get on with it, we should be striving to join together to win back the WH for the good of the nation. That goes for the Huffingtonpost and DailyKos, you can fight after we win the election.

[WFV]

This won't do anything.

I hope we can stop giving them so much attention - they don't deserve it. They are acting like spoiled children who need a time out.

And what does their mommy have to say about all of this? Obviously nothing.

Pathetic, but not unsurprising. Speaking out against this type of behaviour will not be in her best interests, nor will it offset any of her massive debt. So much for 'working your heart out' for the winning candidate.

[orangepetal]

PUMA You are as arrogant as your candidate. We do not care what you think about us. We are here till November. Spoiled children, no, over 18 with a right to vote, and a right to comment, hell yeah....

[CtJean]

HUH!

[TXOBAMAGIRL73]

[edwarvir]

orangepetal Don't go off your meds again, I worry about you PUMA
people. " I SEE PUMA PEOPLE'

[Deaninphilly]

Like most of the people on this board, spoiled children. Funny how you spelled BEHAVIOR, hmmmmm.

[MrsPeel]

What exactly is your problem with the spelling of 'behaviour'?

I was born and raised in Ohio, been living in Denver for several decades. When I was 13, I started to prefer some British spellings because to me they're less harsh, more genteel. It was also the start of my Anglophilia. In my personal life I often used Brit spellings and conventions. I prefer some American spellings (e.g., "traveling" rather than 'travelling').

What's it to you, Dean? Petty.

[TroubleNYC]

It's spelled both ways. Behavior and behaviour.

[Gemma08]

The UK spelling has it as 'behaviour'. Except for the US, most former British colonies, including South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, etc spell it that way.

Other words include:
neighbour
colour

etc etc.

[closetodemfection]

You'll be hearing all about her "massive debt" after June 20. Stay tuned.

[TroubleNYC]

June 20th passed already...

[MrsPeel]

Yeah, June 20 is way beyond the scope of anyone's normal attention span.

[TXOBAMAGIRL73]

P.U.M.A, non issue,waste space and time either roll or get rolled over. Change will come with or without you face it !

[RiseHillary]

June 20.?

how so?

[reliant1]

June???

Do you mean 2009?

[edwarvir]

WFV I can't wait for Billary to run for something again. What goes around
come around, and she has got it coming . She is a delusional WITCH

[RiseHillary]

thank you edwarvir, you confirm my resolve...­..........­...keep it up!

[loax]

Thank you. it is about time someone sttod up to this PUMA Group!

[Deaninphilly]

What puma group? His campaign wants the money, do keep up and read the story. That is what this is all about, money. Your hero needs money. Stay tuned for his next trick to raise some dough he'll walk on water.

[closetodemfection]

I don't think O is loax's "hero". Just the opposite.

[orangepetal]

You cannot stand up to us, we are here...
And we will not get in line.
Please tell me why five states broke rule 11 and only 2 were punished ???
Why did the media keep saying Clinton could not get the numbers when neither could Obama ?
Why did Wexler make a backroom deal instead of representing the will of his constituents ?
Why does Obama want to silence our dissent by manipulating the media to cover his resignation from Trinity so they would not cover Democrats frustation in Washington ?
Why did Brazile pretend to act neutal throughout the primary , when she wrote an article in 04 called 'The Obama Factor"
Why did Dean give Obama his media team and his DFA grassroot org. ?
Why did they portray Hillary to young Democrats as a neo-con when the Clinton years were all about aggressively promoting policies of peace ?
Why did they allow Hillary to be portayed to young democrats as inexperienced when she has spent her whole life serving Americans.
Too many questions, no answers, yeah I'm a PUMA at least until you give us some answers...­..

[hank48188]

I've been a DEMOCRATIC voter for 40 years, but after seeing what the DNC did in my state, Michigan, I can tell you they will never get my vote again. The Obama FIX was in from the beginning from DEAN and BRAZILE, they that Obama would get the Church voters because he's a good Christian, I guess Donna should have checked out Rev. Wright and Father Mike first. "WHY AMERICANS HATE DEMOCRATS" How To Tap Into The Obama Factor, by DONNA BRAZILE, NOV. 5, 2004 http://www.slate.com/id/2109328 They took all the votes from Florida and Michigan where they knew Hillary would win big, as she did. How did Obama get 45% of the delegates in Michigan, HE WASN"T ON THE BALLOT BY HIS CHOICE. They give the voters in very urban areas more delegates than other areas of a state. Three States had both a REAL Primary and a caucus, they gave the delegates based on the undemocratic caucuses instead of the REAL PRIMARY, and they have the NERVE to call themselves the DEMOCRATIC PARTY, I think they need a name change because they stopped BEING DEMOCRATIC.

[MissT]

We thank you. Hope it works. Such a letter should have come from HRC herself some weeks ago. She's the only one they seem to listen to.

[anastasiabeaverhousen]

You are absolutely correct. THe fact that it DIDN"T come from HRC speaks volumes. I am so disappointed in both the Clinton's for their juvenile behavior at a time when our democracy is at the greatest risk it has ever seen.

[RiseHillary]

Got news for you, this is not about Hillary...­...... It is about having the candidate most qualified to be president cheated out of the nomination by manipulation of the votes; so some chosen neophyte could win. It is about principle and Hillary doesn't have anything to do with the movement.

[truthskr]

I'm sure Hillary would be relieved to that. Even she has enough intelligence and integrity to be appropriately embarrassed of PUMA.

The only campaign that manipulated the votes, by the way, was Clinton. Her team wrote, and rewrote the DNC rules to her favor...an­d she still lost. Bill strongarmed every SD he could, calling in every "favor" owed - because I'm sure we all want the SDs placing votes to pay back favors...a­nd she still lost. She insisted her motivation was seeing that EVERY vote was counted, and proceeded to not count caucus states or any vote not placed for her in MI...and she still lost.

Lastly, if you're going to make statements such as "this is not about Hillary" and "Hillary doesn't have anything to do with the movement" then you may wish to switch screen names as it only exposes untruthfulness of your statements, not to mention your general ignorance.

[joeyp404]

They want money from Clinton supporters. Maybe Clinton supporters want some respect.

[Ajegunle]

THANK YOU!

Stop the whinning! This is a nation of whiners!

Just kidding.

[realtalk]

Hillary needs to realize that this is not about her ego!

Hillary needs to realize that we need a democratic president elected THIS NOVEMBER who will bring the Iraq war to an end, and focus our attention on fighting the people who are responsible for 9/11, and that is AlQueada, and the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Hillary needs to realize that THIS NOVEMBER election is about getting a democratic president elected who will give the MIDDLE CLASS, and the POOR in this country the largest tax cuts, because these are the people who are have having a hard time paying their rent or mortgage, and buying food, and gas. THIS NOVEMBER is about electing a democratic president who will make sure that millions of Americans will be able to afford health coverage. AND president who will make sure social security is protected. And a president who will improve our schools. AND make it affordable for students to go to college.
Hillary needs to realize that we need a democratic president elected THIS NOVEMBER who will put the USA on track toward ENERGY INDEPENDENCE, who will invest in alternative energy like biofuel, geothermal, SAFE nuclear energy, and clean coal energy, wind, and SOLAR.

Hillary needs to realize that we need a democratic president elected THIS NOVEMBER, who will protect the rights of women, and also fight for the rights of women to get paid the same as a man!
AND Barack Obama WILL DO ALL these things when he is elected!

[OtayPanky]

Good email, Don and Alice.

It's about time.

In case folks hadn't noticed, Barack has brought progressives into the post-vicitmization era.

Yes there are still inequities. Yes there is still prejudice. Yes there is still systemic stupidity.

But no one's giving out POOR ME buttons anymore. There will be no reparations for sins committed by others - present or past. The self-indulgent liberal pity party is over.

All those PUMA people - all six of them (or whatever) - can hold their breath until they turn blue. They can take their ball and go home. Hell, they can even vote for John McBush if they really want to.

We'll move forward with them - or without them.

[Trogenhorse]

Patton said: Lead
Follow
Or GET OUT of the way

Which will you do? The time IS now. Our moment IS now! We all have a decision to make.

[Ramirez]

That is a Thomas Paine quotation.

[Flagal]

roflmfao