11
Sep
Senator Barack Obama met with former President Bill Clinton in Clinton’s Harlem office today to discuss the campaign and Clinton’s upcoming appearances on behalf of Obama-Biden.
Q: [Bill Clinton is asked whether he'll go on the campaign trail for Obama.]
Bill: “I’m going out there as soon as my global initiative is over.”
Obama: “We’re putting him to [...]
Posted in 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Democratic unity by: Spence
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27
Aug
I have met Bill Clinton, seen him speak live on more then a few occasions. But Each time I walk away with the same feeling. “Why did we not vote to repeal the 22nd Amendment when we had the chance?” I am an admitted Clinton lover but once again Bill’s speech wowed me once again. [...]
Posted in 2008 Presidential Election, Bill Clinton, Democratic Convention, Democratic unity by: cnydonkey
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27
Aug
Hillary did what only Hillary could do tonight….unite the Democratic party. Only Nixon could go to China, only JFK could go to Berlin, and only Hillary could go to Denver and bring our party together.
From the very opening of the speach she made it clear.
“I am honored to be here tonight. I’m here tonight [...]
Posted in 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Democratic unity, Hillary Clinton by: cnydonkey
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25
Jun
While it is conventional wisdom from some in the media and many uber-Obama supporters that it is a foregone conclusion that Hillary’s chances of being named VP is downright zero (and at least one of the bluedudes thinks that as well by the way) it is important to note that Hillary has done just about everything [...]
Posted in 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Democratic unity, Hillary Clinton, House of Representatives, Senate, Vice Presidency by: cnydonkey
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04
Jun
Per ABC news
ABC News has learned Sen. Hillary Clinton had a conference call today wtih members of Congress and superdelegates in which there were discussions about her plans for getting out of the race.
All indications are she will get out of the race by Friday, two Democratic sources tell ABC News’ Kate Snow.
Nothing on the [...]
Posted in 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Democratic unity, Hillary Clinton by: cnydonkey
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04
Jun
Previously neutral Senators Tom Harkin [Iowa] and Ken Salazar [Colorado] endorsed Barack Obama today, as did former Clinton supporter and former Vice President Walter Mondale.
Posted in 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Democratic unity, Endorsements by: Spence
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04
Jun
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi crowns Obama.
My Congressman, Chris Van Hollen [a genuinely good guy] also breaks his public neutrality and declares Obama the Democratic nominee.
Obama and Clinton speak briefly, but settle nothing.
BET founder and HRC-supporter Bob Johnson confirms that his campaign to put Clinton on the ticket was authorized by Clinton herself and that they [...]
Posted in 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Bush, Democratic unity, Hillary Clinton, Vice Presidency by: Spence
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03
Jun
Polls showing significant portions of Senator Hillary Clinton’s coalition ditching the party to support Arizona Senator John McCain for President [or not voting for the office at all] have some Democrats worried. Can Senator Barack Obama unite the party behind his candidacy and win over disaffected whites and women? History indicates he probably can and [...]
Posted in 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Democratic unity by: Spence
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