WASHINGTON - Hillary Clinton got a rapturous response from a mostly female audience at a fundraiser on Wednesday evening. Many in the audience urged her to stay in the race for the Democratic White House nomination against rival Barack Obama.
But at least two demonstrators dissented, standing and interrupting her speech before being led out of the room.
Clinton, a senator from New York, was not thrown off. “I welcome that,” she said, saying strong opinions were part of the American birthright. “It’s who we are.”
The former first lady, who disclosed earlier that she loaned another $6.4 million to her campaign, said she hoped the protestors made another kind of contribution in addition to disrupting her remarks. “I hope they paid to come.”
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Logic, she says. Well this is our country and voting for the wrong person because it logical to do does not necessary mean it is the right thing to do. People i beg you take a look at this person Barrack Obama before you make that vote. I would personally tell you not to vote for Barrack Obama for the following reason:
- Posted by NnamdiYou definately do not want to vote for Obama, i am very worried of the company he keeps. There is this saying” show me your friends and i will show you who you are”, “Birds of the same feathers definately flock together” and Finally ” a fly without direction will follow the corpse to the grave” From Pastor wright to Louis Frannakan(Anti-semetic), i wonder what plans Obama have for Israel and our national security as he meet with the President of Iran who is pledged to the destruction of israel and current sponsor of terrorism (Hezbollah in Lebanon and Sadr Miltia in Iraq). If Obama thinks he can negotiate with this regime? The same regime that humilated President Jimmy Carter( I understand why every attempt at negotiation fails with this fellow after all he could not secure the hostages seized by Khomeni cronies during America Embassy incident). Well, i just worry for the sake of this country.
For Hillary Clinton voters
I know you really want Hillary to be president. I don’t blame you. She is an intelligent and strong candidate. When she announced that she was running I was excited about the idea of her and Bill being back in the White House. I was all about voting for her until I started to really look at Obama. He wants most of the same things as Hillary does. He might want to do them in slightly different ways but their ideals are very close. There are some differences between them I’m sure. But come November I will vote for either one of them if they are on the ballot because I know that they are both better than McCain. If you can honestly say that you would vote for McCain over Obama you do not believe in the things that Hillary Clinton wants for this country. The Democratic party will have it’s nominee very soon. We as Democrats need to stick together no matter who we have as our nominee. We can’t afford to have McCain win. I hope you all see that. If you are not going to vote for Obama if he wins why are you a Democrat? We all have our opinions and we want to see our favorite in the White House. Most Obama voters seem to think Hillary would be a great second choice if Obama was to lose. But it seem like most Hillary followers would vote for McCain or not vote at all instead of voting for Obama.
DO YOU BELIEVE MCCAIN WOULD BE BETTER FOR THIS COUNTRY THAN OBAMA?
If you think That Hillary Clinton is the better choice over McCain. Logic would suggest that you would believe Obama would be better than McCain.
I’ve actually taken a whole college course dedicated to Logic….. seriously look into it.
Logic is wonderful. McCain does not agree with your way of thinking. He thinks you are wrong to believe we should leave Iraq. He believes in most of the policies of BUSH. A man that 91% of Democrats believe has done and is doing a horrible job as President. McCain will follow in the foot steps of a President who is widely known and believed to be the worst President of all time.
ARE YOU A DEMOCRAT?
BETER YET WOULD YOU LIKE BUSH TO HAVE A THIRD TERM MAYBE?
Im not going to start saying Hillary should drop out. At this point its wasted breath. She will stay in until the end and I say good for her. This election has been a great thing for the Democratic party. An African American and a Woman both coming this far is amazing. It will be a great thing if we all come together and vote for our Democratic nominee because we will take back the White House by a land slide.
We messed up the last two elections. Lets not lose this one.
We can tell our Grand Kids that we were there.
- Posted by Steven JamesWe where there when the First African American was elected President.
And our grand kids will ask why we called him an African American.
Because maybe by then we will all be simply referred to as Americans.
OR we might say we where there when the first Woman was elected President.
I know thats what Hillary Clinton supporters would rather hear.
That time will come.
Lets take back the White House as a united people.
Obama will most likely win the nomination.
Im asking you all to vote for the logical choice.
The logical choice is not McCain.
Thank you,
That’s all
Also, if you the take time out of your Hillary worshiping and actually do some research on Obama, you’ll see how similar their political views are. You people who are saying you’ll stay home and not vote because Hillary doesn’t win the nomination are just lacking sense! You sound like a spoiled child who didn’t get what they wanted from the candy shop and are going to whine about it all the way home.
Also, to the people say MI and FL votes need to be counted. Why? Why change the rules whenever they suit YOUR political opinions? MI shouldn’t be counted simply because Obama was not on the ballots. Also, if you want to include both states, then split the delegates 50/50. There won’t be a change in Obama’s lead but they’ll both be closer to the required delegate count. AND please quit saying this is Obama’s fault! It’s not his fault that TWO states decided to break the party rules that THEY signed off on to begin with! This country needs to learn some accountability.
- Posted by JosephBHmm, I still don’t see how Hillary is more experienced. She was elected to the Senate in 2001, Barack was elected to the state senate in 1996. Being a first lady does not necessarily mean she has experience! Should we vote for for Laura Bush next election since she has 8 years experience? Sometimes someone can make up for a lack of experience by using intelligence. Just because you lack experience does not automatically make you a bad leader and just because you have experience does not qualify you as a good leader.
- Posted by JosephBHi, What I think is that everything has a begining and its end. Clinton begun ruling since her husand was enthroned. Now, however, what I wonder is the eagerness that she still has to be among rulers. Anyway, I would not blame her, I believe that power is like money; “The more you have, the more you would long for” and this is a continueous course. If at all the American people wanted to know who is best to lead, they would probably check more on the intergrity of the individual rather than simply voting out of passion or favoritism. Remember, the one you vote for stands for upto about 5 years till you can think of replacement, unless otherwise. Hence, this proves the fact that CLINTON SHOULD REST, and a brand new era, generation and ideology should be embraced soonest possible.
You might doubt me now, b’cause anyway, it’s your “birth right”, but in the long run…Yu will find out that, we all need: “CHANGE”.
Thanks
ErickBest
- Posted by ErickBestA message for anyone, on either side, who claims they will stay home or even vote McCain instead if their own choice is not the candidate for the Democratic party: Are we as Americans really so petty, selfish, self-involved and petulent, that if ‘our’ team doesn’t win the battle, then we’ll sit out the war? Because a McCain presidency would be just that. More preemptive wars, more dead soldiers, more missing money, more squandered money, more extreme-conservative Supreme Court justices, more attacks on abortion rights, equal pay, free speech and privacy…
If we do not come together after this mess is resolved, and as the other poster said, ‘hold our noses and vote’ for our second favorite democrat should our favorite not get the nod, we will deserve everything we get.
- Posted by David RozgonyiI am only watching this election for that glorious, magical day when Hillary admits defeat with a smile on her face for her final humiliation.
- Posted by Brian WallI’m a middle class woman who voted for Senator Clinton. I’m not alone in my thinking that Senator Obama is still wet behind the ears.What exactly is Obama going to change about the politics in Washington?Is Washington broken?What does Obama have to say about our environment and what does he propose to do about green house emisions?Just because someone can speak well doesn’t make him presidential material.I may just write in Clinton’s name or just sit at home this November, I haven’t made up my mine yet.
- Posted by patHillary shouldn’t act so proud of her “win” in Indiana.
She only “won” because of the Rush factor.
Our county is almost exclusively Republican but had an unusually high number of democratic ballots cast by what I suspect were Republicans….
Indiana voter
- Posted by L WatsonI’m a 48 year old white male who is mystified with women who support Hillary but say they’ll stay home or vote for McCain in November rather than voting for Obama. What I have a hard time figuring out is why you’d do that when McCain (a) voted against the equal pay act, and (b) wants more judges like Alito and Scalia.
There are dozens and dozens of other reasons for not voting for McCain but those 2 alone would I think be of critical importance to any woman who calls herself a feminist. Would someone please explain and not just use the typical responses that Hillary is more qualified -because the delegate count isn’t going to end up in her favor.
- Posted by steveI’m European with enormous respect for the America of my youth (born 1941 U.K.)and for the American people of today: not for the the present administration. I have followed the path of the Clintons and the rise of Obama. I do sincerely hope the super dees take the helm here and nominate Hillary Clinton. If they do, she will definitely have to offer the Veep to Obama since Bill has already suggested she will - and then my friends you have an unbeatable team. God Help America if any other path is taken. Obama is a brilliant and dynamic orator, a vigorous young and energetic junior. His place in history right now is to learn and earn the respect required for the Presidency, not to demand it …”because we can!…”
As Hillary said at the beginning, “This is not a game folks” America wake up! If you lose her now, you lose your best chance of survival because she won’t be around the next time and what then? Good luck and God Bless - you need it if you’re going to throw the presidency into McCain’s lap.
gill scott malaga spain
- Posted by gill scott griblerI really believe that Hillary MUST STAY IN THE RACE!!!!!
- Posted by n solisI have spoken to alot of democrats, and they have informed me that if Obama is chosen as the nominee, they will not go out and vote in November, or THEY MIGHT
EVEN CAST THEIR VOTE FOR MCCAIN, INSTEAD of voting for Obama. I am of the same consensus. The Democratic Party will not and cannot be united if alot of Democrats feel this way. And we have to give this alot of thought, do we really want another Republican in office, I think NOT. This country needs someone who is truly for the WORKING CLASS CITIZENS. ONLY HILLARY CLINTON WILL DO AS PRESIDENT !!!!!!!!!
Obama ran a better campaign, he’s better organized, he has plenty of substance, he’s an inspiring leader, and he doesn’t have deep connections with lobbyist. it is time for change in this country. Clinton has ran a campaign that she’s kept alive with her own money. it has been a campaign that is not as well organized as Obamas. the only way she could possibly squeak out a win is by bending rules. i don’t think the people that followed the rules should stand for this manipulation. if this was going to be such a big deal, democrats in Michigan and Florida should have protested this a while ago… before it was decided their delegates would not be seated.
Clinton shouldn’t leave the race right away, but i’m looking forward to her campaigning on a friendlier note and bringing her followers over to Obama in order to unite the party. then i would respect her. but i find her unrelenting drive for an upset in the primaries as very “rove-ish.”
- Posted by oi