Eighteen Million Cracks in the Presidential Glass Ceiling
A few days ago, standing front row, right, in a strangely barren room at a Boston hotel, I watched Hillary Clinton walk onto a stage with a rather lonely American flag, and again capture the admiration and imagination of every person in the audience. But this group was 80 of her closest New England supporters. Before and after our ovation for her, our voices were hushed. We all felt like we had walked into a wake.
I thought back a few weeks, watching my friend end her campaign. I was among millions of women who literally cried. No, not millions. Tens of millions. I've been working abroad a lot. Colombia to China, Lebanon to Liberia, Moldova to Mongolia, women have pulled me aside and insisted, "She must win -- for us."
Among the 18 million Americans who supported her presidential bid, none will be more important to a November win than women. So what's with us?
I've known Hillary since her husband's 1992 campaign. She obviously had the right stuff to be president, but few of us imagined she would take the plunge into politics. That year, our "Serious Issues, Serious Women, Serious Money" symposium in Denver became a template for women's engagement that has been replicated over the years, most recently by Hillary herself. She has brought women into the political process with an intensity not seen since the early 20th century, when women campaigned passionately for suffrage. For many, the Hillary Clinton candidacy called forth a similar passion.
The hurt many of us supporters now feel is understandable. What happened to our candidate is what countless women have experienced. We in the "sandwich generation" finally position ourselves for The Big Job after years of taking care of others (including the families of our men) only to have it given to someone else (the next generation's man).
That pain is real, and it's deep. But what is Hillary asking us to do in the face of this political, and personal, loss?
Focus on our broadest goal. Mine wasn't to get Hillary elected. In fact, hers wasn't to get herself elected. It was to create a more just nation. A more secure world. We both believed she was the best to deliver on that goal. She didn't win first prize, but meanwhile, she's moved women light years ahead. At the end of the primary season, polling indicated widespread acceptance of a woman as commander-in-chief. As Hillary noted in her magnificent concession address, how remarkable that previous barriers to women's presidential leadership became "unremarkable."
She may not be commander in chief, but she's asking her troops, in no uncertain terms, to get behind the Obama candidacy. It's time for serious conversations with ourselves, and with others, about What Really Matters Now. There were precious few differences between the two Democratic contenders; they lined up on women's rights and a host of other issues. We women who supported Hillary know that Barack Obama is brilliant, talented, and visionary, and that he carries our brief.
That's at a rational level. But at a gut level, we were long past ready for a new era of women's leadership. So we need a personal rigor to return to the issues, to recognize the clear choice that faces us in November. To stay home, or to vote for John McCain, is a betrayal of all we, and Hillary, have stood for these long months.
If we can't heal from this loss, how long will we be suffering from the damage of more Republican policies? So to my Hillary sisters, I say: campaigns are highly imperfect animals. Maybe they haven't found you, but the Obama supporters are doing a lot to reach across the divide. As of this writing, they've contributed well over half a million dollars to retire Hillary's debt, and I've been in one meeting after another in which we've been not only invited but warmly welcomed. Sure, sexism played a role in her loss, but that was not an Obama strategy. In fact, Hillary pointed out to our group (as Geraldine Ferraro said about her own vice presidential run) that there were also advantages to being a woman. The underlying question is, can we women, known for loyalty and steadfastness, switch our support without feeling as if we've betrayed our hero - and ourselves?
For many of us most closely drawn to Hillary, these conversations are exquisitely difficult. Her success would have been vindication of gender-based power struggles throughout our lives -- with fathers, bosses, brothers, colleagues. So with her loss we're wounded all over again.
Recrimination is a strong temptation, but it will be deadly, literally, to give into it. Instead, let's follow Hillary's lead. Forget the admonitions that we "move past," or "move on," or (oh, please) "just get over it." We're women, and we know how to deal with loss: Take it in and carry it forward inside of us. Then -- paradoxically -- we'll have the power to unify our party and win an election critical to our children's, our grandchildren's, and, yes, our own future.
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Hi Swanee and thanks for your great comments. You may not recall, but you and I crossed paths for a few months many years ago at a small church in Heidelberg. It was a great time. I learned a lot in our many discussions, mostly about compassion and tolerance, things I didn't learn growing up that I am glad I know now. You are continuing to teach and stress those same things. I hope your words make a difference for many come November. As an Obama supporter, we cannot win without the support of Hillary's millions. Thank you for wisely making that point.
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Oh, please tell me who you are! I was in my mid-twenties. Thirty plus years ago -- can you believe it?
Someone should speak with Bill. He isn't over his anger. He made a fool of himself and Hillary today while speaking with a reporter. It is not good for either of them, nor is it good for the democratic party. Bill, you need to show Senator Obama his respect. It is not about you. Obamanation does not do "drama". We are going to remain focused. We have much work to do. We plan to win.
Hillary supporters, please stop disrespecting Senator Obama by making demands. He owes you nothing, and has been more than kind. So, stay home, or vote for McBush. If one of the other candidates running had secured the nomination, we would not be having this conversation. And to be quite frank, I, as an American voter, am sick of it all.
OBAMA '08
Thanks, Iswi -- great post.
Yes -- it is all about Clintonian ego and lack of respect for the guy who won the nomination fair and square. What's truly ironic is that if Bill and Hilary had behaved better Hilary would have been the most obvious choice for VP.
I still think Obama should probably choose her -- but she and Bill sure have made it difficult.
I am glad that Bill Clinton was President for 8 years. I voted for him and enthusiastically defended him over the stupid Lewinsky affair. But I think it is time to debunk the myth about Clinton's political skills. Clinton was able to win, both 1992, and 1996, because of Ross Perot. In 1992, Clinton got about 43% of the vote. In 1996, as a sitting president he got about 49% of the vote. Both Al Gore 49.5% (even with Ralph Nader on the ballot); and John Kerry-slightly over 48%; did much better than Clinton in 1992 and were comparable to Clinton in 1996. Incidentally, the last Democratic Candidate to win the majority of the votes, since LBJ, was the much maligned Jimmy Carter. Besides, Bill Clinton presided over massive democratic losses in Congress. I have high respect for both Bill and Hillary, but I am not convinced that Bill Clinton did anything spectacular to advance the Democratic party. I am convinced that any Democrat running in 1992 would have won because of the presence of Ross Perot. I don't have any objection if Obama decides to chose Hillary Clinton for VP, but I am tired of people promoting the false idea that the Clintons have done so much for the Democratic Party. Bill Clinton owes the Democratic Party a great deal for saving him from the humiliation of being removed from office. He could not be doing what he is doing if Senate democrats voted to convict him.
ME TOO!....... SICK TO DEATH OF IT!
I remind you ALL.......Corporate media created this MONSTER.............and you fell for it "suckers"!
NOW they are stirring, the sewer again with this "Oh OBAMA NEEDS Hillary to be VP, in order to win, what to do with Bill?
The polls? That have McCaine even with Obama.........................?
WELL, IP ipsos, DIDN"T want MY opinion because I am over 65! If they refused to poll every woman over 65..WHAT DOES THAT say about the veracity of the polls?
It's ALL LIE!
There is only one issue to consider in November, 'Do you want the Republicans to continue their Rape, Rob and murder agendas or are you willing to vote for a Democratic Administration in 2009 and hope and pray for a humanitarian change of direction?
I believe in government through love and trust rather than governing through intimidation and fear.
There are an awful lot of women out there that are going to have a difficult time breathing without their nose come November.
Go ahead - cut off your nose to spite your face. It is no skin off my nose. You gals well be the ones who will suffer - but at the same time reap the same benefits from the Obama administration that all of his supporters will.
Anger and revenge will be your downfall. It will eat you alive and make you awfully bitter. And the longer you stay this way, the harder it will be to climb out of the "bitter hole".
Amen, going2ireland nothing good will come from this angry or resentment. This election is too important to commit hara-kiri or seppuku.
well, some of us will be holding our nose and vote for Obama despite his nasty supporters.
Talk about bitter?
You can't even win graciously.
Seems its more important to most of you to continue the malice and hate Hillary than it is for Obama to win.
It isn't like people weren't fricking begging you to knock off the ugly way back in January, explaining what kind of division you were creating by the hateful tactics you were using... and don't even go there about Hillary supporters being nasty. Not even close! (though I will say the Puma have made up for it as we got to the end)
I was an O supporter till the end of Feb. and I was embarrassed and ashamed of the behavior of other O supporters, so at odds with his platform. I remember quite clearly hjow so many Hillary supporters were thrilled and proud of both Hillary and Obama, how many people were saying that they would gladly vote for Obama if he should win... a few O supporters said the same about Hillary. I was one of them... and we were attacked with lits of bile and venom.
Clearly you preferred then as now the self gratification of hatred and blame to the self discipline it takes to win.
Perhaps taking a little responsibility and letting go of some of the self-righteous lecturing might hel heal the party.
Yeah, fat chance, that.
So true. They would rather have BO lose than put Hillary on the ticket with him. They can't give it up. Greedy and nasty. I too liked Obama at first. I would have been happy with him as VP, and I do believe Hillary would have united the party and picked him. She said as much. But the Obama supporters are just not able to give up the Hillary-hate, even though their guy squeaked his way to the top spot. And Obama himself is doing nothing about it. What a uniter. I called the Obama campaign to give my thoughts about Hillary getting the VP spot and was yelled at by a volunteer! She said she was sick of the Hillary supporters calling and "demanding" the VP spot. I did no such thing! In my opinion Mr. Obama and his supporters are just not being very smart if they want to win. Have some humility. Stop pushing all the Hillary people away.
18 million is a nice newsbite worthy number. And like most MSM newsbites, totally inaccurate.
Please, tell us how many it was then?
You seem to know so enlighten us, please.
Have you donated your $1?
The reason why this it is so hard for some women is that they turned a presidential election into a new womans movement. And Hillary ran with it. When you do that , of course your going to get hurt and feel victimized. Errationaly accusing Obama for things he didn't do. Practice willfull ignorance no matter how much information their is out thier on Obama some how he dosn't have enough. And is some how the enemy. During the primary when ever anyone tried to ask her anything inregards to her plans as president or outright lies, it was like "how dare you challenge Hillary!", and were attacked for being sexist, or bullying her.To this day I still haven't a clue what her plans were in regards to the issues. I went to her senate web page to see how she voted while she was still in the race...no info. You can tell alot about a candidate by the way they run thier campaign. So far Obama has been the only one to do it right.
Round of applause!
It doesn't take Bill and Hillary Clinton much to feel "VICTIMIZED." That is their pivot -- for all things. That, and they are "OWED." From that pivot, we are constantly asked to do what is in their best interests in lieu of our own. Hillary ran on this pity-platform in New York -- and said she had no Presidential ambitions other than to "serve the great citizens of New York." Women (myself included) rose up when Rick Lazio walked over and shoved papers in her face. After the Lewinski scandal w/Bill Clinton, we felt let's give her a chance. Senator Moynihan did NOT want Hillary Clinton to replace him.
He was right.
2012 can't come soon enough. No more pity-party, mockery, frat boys and the women who bond with them. America, we have REAL WORK to do.
Well, I've been having this argument with my livejournal buddies. But I intend to vote for the Green Party candidate, a black woman, if Obama does not offer the VP position to Hillary. It's no longer about Hillary, I agree. Nor was it ever. For me it is about the Democratic party and Obama doing the right thing if he wants MY vote. I suspect his hubris will send my vote elsewhere.
Take your vote where ever you would like....You say that you will vote for the green party shows that it's not about your country either. Hil will never be VP...good luck with your green party vote.
You talk about hubris at the same time that you are demanding that a presidential candidate choose the vice-presidential candidate that YOU think he should pick. I don't know if that's hubris or pure unadulterated disrespect and arrogance on your part.
tis a shame.
If it's not about Hillary - then why does Obama need to offer her the Veep?
Do you know how divisive she will be - look at what she has done to her OWN party???
Why is this particular woman SO important - aren't there others out there who would be more unifying?
You guys need to quit playing the victim and rationalizing about why you wont vote for Obama and admit that you wont vote for a black man. There its been said now can we move on. Obama treated Hillary with as much respect as a person can when they are running for the same position. Hillary was nasty, whiny and lied as often as she cld. She ran an inept campaign and now has millions of dollars in debt to pay. If you are really a supporter of her why not write her a check instead of acting like you voting for McCain is getting back at Obama. Vote for him all you want its your daughters who will pay for it . Anyone who says they supported Hillary and now are supporting McCain is confused.
Robbep -
I've said it so many times. Hill's supporters would be doing her much more good by just donating $1 each to her campaign. This can't be all that difficult, is it??
well said
wife of my friend is normally a very cool girl. young (under 30), pretty, educated (BA Business), modern attitude (mostly), athletic and likes many cultural things including hip-hop. she is a strong hillary supporter. when the primary competition was getting tough, she got very angry and would argue intensely. she even forwarded that ridiculous obama is the anti-christ email.
she is democratic and liberal as far as i can tell on most policy issues. but she intensely hates obama. she is voting for mccain. i can't understand her continued hatred of obama, except for what you said.
my friend/her husband, doesn't understand either. its a bit scary.
Very sad indeed. I'm glad her husband has some sense.
Talk about falling on your own sword, PUMAs. If McCain is elected, he gets probably two SupCt nominations, and the SupCt (and with it women's rights) will thus be lost for essentially the rest of our lives.
(Hillary won't get the VP nod because of Bubba who would not survive a vetting process.)
Thank you for stating what is perhaps the most important reason why we should vote for Obama.
If HRC supporters are really about women's issues and looking towards the future of this country then they need to stop the sulking. Obama is not the one married to Bill Clinton. Obama is not the one who lied about Bosnia. Obama is not the one who decided that it was prudent to employ a scorched earth tactic and think it wouldn't come back around. It was not Obama who squandered the over $100 million that she had in the bank leading up to Iowa. It was HRC that thought it was good sportsmanship to praise John McCain as being fit for the presidency OVER her own teammate. For those of you who actually participate in or follow sports, you know that that is a really big no no. It is amazing that she used all those sports metaphors yet missed this major concept.
I voted for HRC when she ran for the senate in NYC. After the exhibit of the Primary I must say that it would be hard for me to vote for her again. Her character is truly flawed.
We need a positive change.
If HRC supporters are so bitter that they can not recognize the significance of Obama becoming president...the fact that now ANY minority - including women - can now run for the highest office and be taken seriously...then they are truly lost.
Thank you for this post! Those like you, who poured their hearts out campaigning for Hillary, should have no reservations supporting Obama, who--throughout the campaign--was always respectful toward Hillary himself. The "sexism" issue was largely pounded by the media's talking heads, I think, just to create a "controversy" they could endlessly talk about.
You can tell a lot about a man by the way he treats the women in his life. Obama clearly show much love and respect for those on both sides of his extended family, and especially toward his lovely wife, a strong, spirited, and highly intelligent woman herself, who obviously has not been intimidated by Obama to just stand quietly behind him and smile. He exudes love for her and his children!
One has to question if McCain's history re: the women in his life measures up to the same standards.
People say voting for McCain would be a third term Bush presidency......Obama has changed his policies and flip-flopped so much that his views are the same as McCain's!
I am a woman who did not support Hillary.
The fact that, as you say, she was passed over and the job given to someone else, is silly. What happend was that the voters choose Obama over Hillary for many reasons.
You Hillary supporters have got to stop with the sob stories and emoting about your feelings. This is an election and it's politics. I could have seen this for the first few weeks but, it's been 2 months and you are still going on about feelings and how sad you feel.
A lost political race is not a Let Share our feelings session. You shrug and go on and hope to get lucky the next time.
It is not a Lifetime tv movie.
I am exhausted by the discussion that somehow Hillary Clinton represents ALL women. It wreaks with a kind of discomforting arrogance and hubris. Clinton and her PR SPINNERS have been leveraging women as if we are an ASSET/CURRENCY -- her personal POSSESSION with which to trade. Were we ASKED? No. We were/are TOLD. HRC LOST the Nomination. End of the story --except she is a sitting Junior Senator -- and consequently, no victim.
As Bill Clinton did with African-Americans, HRC overreached and jumped the shark. We are NOT their property to commoditize and, there are millions of women who did not, were/are co-opted w/out our permission. Hillary Clinton also unforgivably validated John McCain, the designated Republican Nominee -- during the continuing Democratic Primary. To proffer ALL women supported this, is UNACCEPTABLE. This was not only a petulant and disrespectfully irresponsible act against a fellow Democrat and sitting Senator, but Democratic voters nationwide who are desperate for a real CHANGE in direction and fundamental way our Government works. It was a SLAP. We GET it. Ditto, Bill Clinton's petulant comments since the Nomination Process ended -- and even today -- is a distraction and selfish acts at a pivotal time our Nation faces.
African-Americans GOT this. It is TIME for women to do the same...and stop this triangulation and destructive nonsense.
We have moved on. That is our right and our choice. Learn to accept it in a mature way, worthy of the Democratic Party and Presidential aspirations.
Thank you for articulating the exact point when HRC turned me away from her. Validating John McCain at the expense of a fellow Democrat.
I could not agree with you more.
People complain about Bush/Cheney's character flaws.
What did that validation say about HRC's character?
Bravo!! Well said.
Thank you. Well said.
Cheers!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/04/hillary-clinton-used-in-g_n_116845.html
Hillary Clinton Makes It into Republican Attack Ad - Sam Stein
Surprise, surprise! Triangulation strategy being executed against the Democratic Nominee -- by Hillary Clinton. Nice.
I am a black woman. If Hillary supporters do not support Obama to the fullest, and he somehow loses this election, I will not forgive them and I will not forgive Hillary for not having used her leadership to move them to that level of support. If Hillary had won the nomination, I would not have forgiven African Americans if they did not support her to the fullest, and she had somehow lost this election and I would not have forgiven Obama if he had not used his leadership to move them to that level of support.
Democrats MUST unite. This election is critcal. No Republican is ever going to move women or African Americans closer to equal rights. Too much energy is being spent over primary spilt milk, whether it is Hillary's debt, Hillary supporters still crying in their soup or President Clinton pouting like a brat and inserting himself in the news cycle.
We are wasting critical and valuable time and energy.
Kittyma, I registered new voters all last week, and started back at it tonight. 26 last week, my goal is to beat each number I hit each week up to Oct 10, which is the last day you can register. 9 Saturday night in only 2 hours, a bonanza. 8 of the 9 were Dems and the one repub was voting for Obama for Pres. Together we can! Put your brown hand in my white one, we shall overcome McCain and Hillary! And then dance, dance, dance!!!
Thank you!
I can understand their pain but we must unite in this.. we must.
Too much is at stake
Kittyma, I ain't wasting nothing. I am registering new voters to replace these women left and right, and I've sent in $350.00 to date because Obama supporters back up their support with time and money. We believe in hard work. We will be celebrating soon!
Do you even realize that Hillary did not get out of the race, she was forced out by the DNC and people pressuring her. Do you not realize that he was selected, not elected? Go look at states/popular vote she won from March on? The people were already switching over.
What many keep forgetting is that he has not won the nomination. He is the presumptive nominee. Until the votes are cast by national pledged delegates, PLEOs, supers and all the others at convention, there is no winner.
Do not blame Hillary if he loses. If he loses it will be all on his own. It will be because he had people, such as Rev Plager make sexist remarks about Hillary, said it was wrong but never cut the man off. it will be because he himself made sexist remarks against her, yes these are documented in his own words. It is because of the things he has done, the things that he has represented however has changed his mind, because of it. His own supporters have a petition going around with nearly 14,000 signatures so far. These are people at the top, you will recognize the names on it. It is because his own website had a group of people that are no longer supporting him because he keeps changing his views.
it will be because his ego has him believing he is the gift and more people realize they do not want that type of gift.
18 million voters, 14,000 signatures, and not a dime in the bank. Gimme a break!
Your comments are exactly the ones this post is trying to stop. It is the angry bitterness of a campaign drawn out too long and our friend at Operation Chaos who created this chasm and it continues to grow.
You would rather make your fellow Americans pay for what you feel is owed your candidate and that is a very short sighted attribute of Hillary supporters still spewing their hatred on sites like this.
It is time to learn from the experience and help America re-emerge with a Democratic president. The Republican regime is badly broken and has done nothing good for this country over the past 7-1/2 years. Why would you be willing to forego another 4 years of this hell because of a venomous vendetta brought on by the fact that your candidate didn't win??
As far as the convention is concerned, trust me, he IS the winner. This silliness has go to end.
I agree with you Freedom. The idea that Obama can blame Hillary now for the mess he has created with his ignorant flip-flopping is just to rich. I mean, I know that people want to blame Hillary for everything that Obama does with such incompetance, but wow, to say that if he loses in November that it her fault is scary. Obama is so inexperienced within the political realm and yet he drinks the party kool aid about himself. Well, get real. The GOP is going to roll over him during these next two months and then in the seven weeks that remain they will bury the guy in his OWN incompetence. He has shown us nothing but weakened, stupid. flips on every key issue in a cheap attempt to get independent voters. But in the end, he has created an awkward and damning reputation as silly and vapid--with his only real ability being to change positions at will with the polls. This is what Americans hate with a passion. They want core values. He has none and it shows, but go ahead and blame Hillary. Why not.
Lets just pray that you are holding John McCain to the same high standards that you are holding Obama to. It is clear that you did not hold HRC to the same standards.
HRC is a skilled politician - so how do you wrap your brain around the lies, the mis-spokes, the scorched earth and the hubris in believing that she was entitled?
Sorry, Ambassador, but I will not reward my inept Senator by giving him my vote in November. Not only is his hubris breathtaking (not in a good way), but his indifference to the blatant sexism against Hillary that was brought forth by his campaign and the mass media is unforgivable. Much kudos to you for helping Hillary retire her campaign debt, but I must say--you are in a position to say just the opposite of all the 'unity' baloney, meaning, strap on your balls and say that what happened to Hillary was wrong, and that you will not fall in line. Create chaos at the convention in Denver. Do the right thing.
Lincolnland, your state is not a toss up, it is Obama all the way, go cry into your pillow. I'm in NC and working like a mad dog to throw us to the Dems. With me on the team, consider it done!
I'm a card carrying member of the 'Women without Balls Obama Supporters'. I am plenty strong. I don't need balls to prove that. Linc, ever hear of racism? Get real.
As a fellow Lincolnland Babe
I say OBAMA, all the way!!
When you can tell me what Hillary did about racism in the campaign, we'll say Obama should have done more. Until that point in time, continue to throw your angry darts and hit . . . . nothing.
I am with you LincolnlandBabe. Your post gets it just right and we will not sit still and let the media imply that there are only a couple of us out there. The Obama campaign is trying to pin a radical, hostile anti-male label on all of us who won't tow the party line with this guy. But you and I know that that there are millions of us working towards an Obama defeat in November, if not for only the principle of it all. The idea of going with Obama, Kennedy, Pelosi, Dean, and all those other pinheads that want to control our thoughts by "installing" someone that they think they can simply control with their own agenda must be stopped exactly in the same way that we normally want to stop any political group that is trying to control our voting process. I say that the debacle with Michigan and Florida delegates and the latest complete insult today by His Excellency to now "allow" them all to be counted, is so completely turbid and disgusting that I KNOW I can never vote for him. Good riddance to Sir Puppet and bring on 2012. Meanwhile I will do all I can to ensure that McCain is elected. And remember there are millions of "loyal" democrats just like me. We are not going to be rolled over by this party. Amen.
Swoosie1 -
"But you and I know that that there are millions of us working towards an Obama defeat in November"
I take it that your contributions are going to Mc Cain's camp instead of helping Hill ary retire her debt.
Great strategy.
Linc, you want to talk about hubris, your reaction to HRC not being nominated exhibits an unbelievable sense of entitlement.
Be honest with yourself...HRC did not plan beyond Super Tuesday. Why was that? That is HUBRIS!
The Obama people told us time and time again that they didn't need us and they weren't interested in listening to anything we had to say.
We take them at their word.
Obama is wrong for this country on so many issues, so many levels. Democrats had their chance to nominate a candidate without all the baggage, the Marxist connections and questionable associates. Instead they threw Hillary Clinton under the bus; now I'm throwing them under the bus.
I'm voting for John McCain.
Perfect. I hear Joe Lieberman (I-CT, DLC member w/Bill and Hillary Clinton) may be running as his VP. Bill Clinton is on the trail, passive-aggressively ambushing Senator Obama, the Democratic Nominee -- and feeling sorry for himself, talking about himself, thinking about himself and chatting with reporters -- about -- HIMSELF. Nothing new under the sun. Hillary Clinton sits on a pile of bills she needs Senator Obama and his supporters to PAY, because her own -- including those posting -- did not and will not. Hillary's comments during the Nomination process, when she KNEW she had lost and racked millions of dollars in bills to provide SOUNDBITES for the McCain Campaign -- are now infamously inserted into McCain Campaign ads against the Democratic Nominee -- and devalidating OUR CHOICE as Democrats. Bill is triangulating w/Rove surrogates regarding his not being a racist, though it is universally agreed his comments were since they were color-based comparisons w/Jesse Jackson in SC and based upon nother else. Which opens the door and provides a strategy for McCain's Rove surrogates to build upon that Bill-as-VICTIM of black people and Obama platform.
New Yorkers -- here this -- the Clintons have perverted the Democratic Nomination process, extended their Campaign by a month leveraging women as personal ASSETS inappropriately, racked up bills everyone BUT her supporters are asked to pay -- while both Bill/Hillary continue to pursue a path to compromise the Democratic Party and its Nominee, colluding with John McCain and Joe Lieberman.
This is NOT what we voted for in New York. Nor were we for the War in Iraq, Hillary voted for. Hillary (and Bill) are no victims. We are their victims. We have been leveraged as currency and platforms -- as are women and African-Americans -- New York. Time for a CHANGE. We are the State of Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Robert F. Kennedy. Not a victim in the bunch!
This ain't it.
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