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Hillary to Supporters: Don't Vote for McCain
Mar 27th 2008 10:11PM
Filed Under:eHillary Clinton, Democrats, Barack Obama, John McCain, Featured Stories

Good for her, she's talking sense again. From CNN:
Hillary Clinton pleaded for partisan unity on Thursday, urging Democrats not to abandon their party to vote for John McCain if their preferred candidate fails to secure the nomination...
..."First of all, every time you have a vigorous contest like we are having in this primary election, people get intense," she continued. "You know, Sen. Obama has intense support: I have intense support."
Clinton stressed that there are "significant" differences between her and Obama, but said "those differences pale to the differences between us and Sen. McCain.
This is a new and refreshing development in strategy. Heretofore, Clinton seemed to suggest that McCain would be a better choice than Obama, if she were to lose the nomination. I hope we can close the book on that ambiguity. If you are a Democrat, and you admire Hillary Clinton's policy proposals, then Barack Obama is your most sensible second choice. Likewise, if you really kick the tires and check under each Democrat's hood, then Hillary is your plan B, should Barack fail to win.
Obama made a similar entreaty to his backers on ABC's "World News":
"There are going to be some bruised feelings, whoever the nominee is. We are going to have to come together and remind ourselves that there is a heck of a lot bigger difference between either Senator Clinton or myself, and John McCain."
According to a new Pew poll, 32% of Clinton supporters say they'll vote for McCain if Hillary doesn't take the nomination. An almost identical 28% of Obama's faithful claim they'll pull a Republican lever if Clinton tops their candidate.
Perhaps cooler heads are starting to prevail. I'd like to think so, anyway.
Recent Comments
(Page 1 of 15)johnson11:05PMMar 27th 2008
the contest between shrillary and the cousin of reverend rage isn't vigorous...it's lame!
DIMERY11:14PMMar 27th 2008
i DON'T VOTE FOR ANYBODY THAT DON'T SALUTE THE AMERICAN FLAG OR WEART A FLAG PIN
Nicky11:16PMMar 27th 2008
I live in Florida I am a Cuban American married to a jewish man, have no dought that is Obama is the nominee we will have a republican in the white house for 8 more years. Most people like me and everyone I know do not hate Obama but we had an inexperience arrogant guy in the white house and will not vote for another. Trust me if Obama is the nominee McCain will be the president because there is no way Hillary will talk us into voting for an anti-american ever.
Liz11:17PMMar 27th 2008
Rev. Wrights bulletins were made public today that he had written last year. They are just as horrible as his videos. Senator O Bama keeps saying he does not agree with them. How could Rev. Wright be his advisor and mentor for most of his adult and not be aware of the rantings and ravings of this man? Senator O Bama has shown very poor judgement for a lot of years. Senator O Bama says everyone else is causing the problem. He accuses anyone that questions his association with Rev Wright as racists. I don't recall hearing any hate speech from anyone else other than Rev Wright. Everyone needs to look at Rev Wright's video and decide is that what we really want for the country. I know that Senator Clinton said we must not vote for John McCain. But I could never vote for Senator O Bama until he proves him self. It would be great for him to serve in the US Senate and prove to us all that he is what he says he is. But I am not ready to take a chance with him in this election.
Cheri11:26PMMar 27th 2008
Hillary reminds me of Maggie Thatcher- the Iron Lady of the UK. Tough, no nonsense and compassionate.The guys have made a mess of this country and its time for a MOM to come in and clean house! How much worse can she do? Can't fall out of bed when you're already on the floor
Kevin11:28PMMar 27th 2008
If Obama loses to Hillary Clinton, I won't vote for McCain. I'll just stay home.
Tony11:30PMMar 27th 2008
As a life long Democrat, I'm ashamed that our leaders in the party could even consider Obama for president. A man of no experience, a racist pastor, whom he calls his mentor. Why wasn't the story of Wright brought out sonner? Sorry I'll become an indepent voter. Never will I donate to the Democrated party again. Pelosi, go to Hell.
Anita11:33PMMar 27th 2008
3/27/08
I didn't hear Barack Obama say his supporters should not vote for John McCain. Isn't that interesting. We seem to only expect this "sense" to apply one way. Give me a break.
Aaron11:37PMMar 27th 2008
obama anti-american?? WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!?
Nicky, how can you consider yourself deomcratic, which I assume you are, by saying you will vote for McCain if Clinton loses? For all of there bickering and fighting, Obama is MUCH more similar to Clinton that McCain is.
Cheri, thats ridiculous. Hillary's husband cheated on her and she had the nerve to stay with him (the only plausible reason is for power). How is that no nonsense and compassionate?
Kevin, I like it. Much better than Nickys. Just because your guy/girl doesn't win primaries doesn't mean you vote with someone you don't agree with. Just don't vote at all if its that bad.
Im only 15 and I'm smarter than all of you. Maybe they should making the voting age 12-21. We'd have better leaders.
mrbline11:38PMMar 27th 2008
Mr. Knowles,
Glad to see you jump on this so fast. AOL reported earlier this evening that Barack Obama made a similar call to his voters in an interview last night.
I would question the loyalty of any supporter of either candidate who would so quickly go against the common call for democratic unity. Both candidates are trying to pull things back into proper context, and they deserve applause for it.
It is time for the silly season to end, and the real contest to begin.
Consider this people, the past few weeks have seen no less than a cat fight from the Democratic supporters, while the GOP candidate has been on world tour acting presidential. Seriously, McCain is the weakest of the three, his policies from a much different era long since gone. We need someone who thinks in 21st century terms to lead in the 21st century.
Kudos to the candidates for putting it back in perspective.
James11:38PMMar 27th 2008
If Obama is nominee then McCain sensible choice! Last person we need is anti-american racists. To many on both side black and white teaching hate this has to stop, we have to many problem to keep this up!!!!!!
ssc11:41PMMar 27th 2008
if there is little difference between the two dems, then why don't the find someone else that is worth voting for
Jerry11:42PMMar 27th 2008
Cheri - - billary wouldn't make a pimple on Margaret Thatcher's ass!!!!
MARY A11:43PMMar 27th 2008
Clinton Leads Pack in Negative Ratings...no wonder she is trying to mollify Dems. Her shrinking likeability ratings suggest her knee-capping days are numbered.
Aaron11:48PMMar 27th 2008
Obama is not racist. Look at what he said: 'I know that all of you are going to work the next couple of days to make sure it happens, because I'm feeling lonely in Washington,' Obama said at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. 'I need my dear friend to join me.'
His dear friend is black. So if it was a white person saying the same thing for another white person, would it be considered racist? of course not. The people who say this is racist don't understand that they are putting white and black in different standards.
Besides, he said I need my dear friend to join me and he is lonely. O.k., jumping to conclusions much? Ford IS his friend, and him not being there is why he is lonely. Not because he is a black person.
Eakarach11:51PMMar 27th 2008
Most Asian and latino have and alway will vote for Cliton. I think Barack Obama is the biggest hoax in the America history.
kappacino9211:53PMMar 27th 2008
There really is no pre-requisite training for the job of President. Some of our best and most effective leaders on a Sate and Federal level have had limited "poitical" experience. That being said, there are attributes that have been tried and true in terms of proving whether or not one can lead. Leadership, diplomacy, intelligence, a quick and rational ability to make important decisions. As a former US Navy SEAL, I was tapped early on to ne a squad leader because of these same attributes. It greatly saddens me to see the tenot of this year's election take such a negative tone. I have taken bullets for the values that this country was built on. The innate racism permeating through media coverage is sickening. Let's get back to issues!!! If I had been comdemned for the actions or stupidity of the company I've kept over the years I would have never had the opportunity to be commissioned. If we continue with an extended administration that has ledt this country in shamles for the avarage man, both domestically and internationally, we all will pay a costly price...Bring our guys homes, give them legitimate ways to keep their homes, and let's have someone in office who actually understands what this country was founded on.!!!
Davidg11:59PMMar 27th 2008
If you can look at Barack Obama and not see something very, very wrong, then you must be 15 like one of his supporters here.
That explains a lot. It really does.
We can either find out everything we need to know about Barack Obama now, or we can find out later, when he's in the oval office. That technique has worked so well with Hillary's husband and our current president. Elect now, ask questions later. I guess it makes for jucier news.
We don't have the luxury of another mistake. If Obama is the nominee, vote for McCain. He's there 4 years and then Democrats can re-group in 2012.
bonbon11:59PMMar 27th 2008
this just goes to tell you who the real uniter is, and who the right choice for president is
go to www.hillaryclinton.com and read the following
3 myths of the democratic race, it really show how negative obama is
then go to the press relreases and read the following
3/27 The obama Record: Just Words
3/27 Just Embellished Words: Senator Obama's Record of Esaggerations and mistatements
{makes hillary look real good, I still would rather have a president who admits when they made a mistake, than one who is a racist and hater mongerer. that means everyone of you typical white people,]
3/24 Fact Check Senator Obama accepts one million dollars from Subprime lending industry
now he accepts money from them, do any of you think he will fight for the people they prey on, or the people who gave him one Million dollars
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Corruption10:55PMMar 27th 2008
It is important to the democrats that a corrupt political machine rises to power, Be it the Clinton Machine or the South Chicago Machine. Both are corrupt beyond belief and their products Hillary and Obama sadly suffer from the same disease, Egomania. Hitler and Stalin both were Egomaniacs, Something to think about. Egomania is a very real disease, Look it up on Web MD. An Egomaniac is incapable of sincerely listening to the needs of others, To the ideas of others, To the expert advise required to run our government. Obama is a perfect example, He has refered to the inspirational words of real and accepted patriotic past leaders as "Just Words" as if only his own words matter. Sadly, To the Egomaniac, It is only their own words that are qualified to feed their addictive need for ego inflation. These power mongers have and will continue to say and do anything to rise to power. To those who have loved them, cared for them, advised them, mentored them, Under the Bus they go... Their own egocentric agendas disguised as hope and change is all that matters. Scary Stuff.
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