MyDD :: Hillary Clinton to Campaign for Obama in Run-up to Convention

Hillary Clinton to Campaign for Obama in Run-up to Convention

by Jonathan Singer, Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 07:32:33 AM EST

Ben Smith passes on this report from Glenn Thrush:

Hillary Clinton will campaign for Barack Obama this Friday in Nevada and hit the Miami area on Aug. 21 for a fundraiser and rally as part of a pre-convention unity swing, according to people close to Clinton.

"She's flying solo," said a source familiar with the events, although there's "a chance" Obama could join her in Nevada.

Combined with news that Clinton will speak on the second night of the convention, which will mark the 88th anniversary of women's right to vote in the United States, this news indicates that the Clinton-Obama rally in Unity, New Hampshire in late June was a beginning, not the end, of the rapprochement between the two camps. And as much as there may be some hurt feelings and wounded egos on both sides of the primary battle, it is extremely important for the party to come together at this juncture so that the White House does not stay in the hands of the Bush Republicans for another four years.

Tags: White House 2008, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama (all tags)

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So maybe the "progressive", ie, former R (none / 0)

bloggers (kos, aravosis) will stop their constant drumbeat against her? the rehashing of the primary smears? She's trying. Can't they?

John McCain says he would stay in Iraq for 100 years? That's crazy talk!

by kosnomore on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 07:43:21 AM EST

This is the attitude that is NOT (none / 0)

helpful.

Can we move on. Obviously Hillary has. We need to elect a Democratic President.

overthrow the government~participate

by missliberties on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 08:05:17 AM EST
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I disagree. There is a need for an apology (none / 0)

from the Hillary-bashers if we really want some party unity. Or at least some serious props to Hillary for her characteristically hard-working approach to doing the right thing.

by Thaddeus on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 11:29:13 AM EST
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Re: I disagree. There is a need for an apology (none / 0)

Since you lump all non HRC people as the Obama campaign, I think its fair me to represent all Obama campaign persons, leaders, hanger-ons and people pretending to be Obama dittos. And as such I personally and with no joking or any attempt all to reduce any action already committed to a slight completely and forever apologize not just actions done but oversights and thoughts as well. I am personally shamed by the misogyny, and disrespect shown Hillary Clinton, who is a champion of the democratic party and the issues we all struggle for.

by Exiled on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 11:43:10 AM EST
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Sweet (none / 0)

but I didn't lump all non-Hillary people (I'm referring to unfair Hillary-bashers) as the Obama campaign.

by Thaddeus on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 12:34:34 PM EST
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Re: Sweet (none / 0)

I should not have done to you (personally) what I accused others of doing, proves how easy it is, and I should have been more careful and more positive, my intent was positive.

by Exiled on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 12:58:59 PM EST
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Plenty of us (none / 0)

have been singing Hillary's praises since the primaries were over. Many of us were talking about how much we loved her even as we voted for Obama.

I am so sick of the theory presented here that if you liked one you must have hated the other. In reality most of us liked the other (whichever one it was) MORE than we liked the one we didn't vote for.

Hey guys? You know we won right? You can stop the doooooomsaying now.

by JDF on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 01:06:36 PM EST
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what "theory?" (none / 0)

Of course there are many Obama supporters who appreciated Clinton during the campaign. It is also a fact, not a theory (weird) that many prominent bloggers and many more posters on pages like DKos absolutely trashed her. For the sake of party unity and just being honorable now that there is no need for partisan blinders within the Dem Party, it would be nice to see them give her the props she deserves for quickly getting on board, HARD, for the Obama campaign.

by Thaddeus on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 11:03:44 PM EST
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LOL (none / 0)

She, who never apologized for her part into getting us into war, needs an apology? Please. And, by the way, she ran a nasty little campaign herself.

Stop H8

by mikeinsf on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 12:55:08 PM EST
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Hillary has been praised (none / 0)

repeatedly and often.

I think you are being childish, frankly.

overthrow the government~participate

by missliberties on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 09:30:13 PM EST
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Chill (none / 0)

Shhhh, learn from HRC, relax take a chill. ( have not heard a single negative except from you here) There will be more negatives though, the site is infested with wasps trying to lower Democratic pride and hope and commitment. Democrats don't do that. You can tell the difference because Democrats always encourage you to vote for the dem candidate and offer respectful solutions to the problems Republicans have foisted on the nation.

by Exiled on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 08:13:00 AM EST
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kos hurt my feewings (2.00 / 1)

You seem to let one man get to you way too much.

I attended PUMACon '08!!!

by iohs2008 on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 09:29:43 AM EST
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You totally miss the point (none / 0)

It's not one guy--there was a widespread blogger (and otherwise) assault on Hillary's record, character, integrity, etc. Unity and reconciliation is a two-way street. People who are passionate about politics should not be dismissed with your sort of childish insult. THAT is what perpetuates the resentment.

Political animals have long memories, and for good reasons. We don't like to be burned twice by the same people. Hillary may be a presidential candidate again, in 2012 (I hope not) or 2016. If not a national candidate, she will be an important actor on the national level. I think it is extremely important to correct the unfair mischaracterizations of Hillary that were made by the irresponsible, overzealous partisans during the primary season.

by Thaddeus on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 11:34:45 AM EST
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Re: You totally miss the point (none / 0)

Chill. HRC is one of the most powerful people in the world, period. And rich to boot. She continues to have vast personal and political power, and will for the foreseeable future. Things were said on both sides, as well you know and you have been asked by many people in a better position to assess damage done to stop, and not to continue the wrankle and fighting. Including being asked in passionate terms to stop by Hillary Clinton. Let me add one more thing: becoming President is not a personal achievement, it is not a prize to be won. It is service given. The only thing about becoming President that is important, is jobs to do, the leadership, the moral inspiration and improvements to America that can be coordinated.

by Exiled on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 11:50:29 AM EST
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Off topic (none / 0)

Hillary did not passionately ask that we stop defending her record. That s just silly. She asked that we unite behind Obama. Agreed. That is not what we're talking about here.

Being elected president is not a personal achievement. Agreed. And that is why I have an interest in seeing those who disparaged her during the primary, and thereby disparaged her supporters, show an appreciation for her efforts which also reflect on those who supported her candidacy.

by Thaddeus on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 12:38:41 PM EST
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Re: Off topic (2.00 / 1)

Thad this article and the comments where about HRC working strongly for good purposes, and then comments poured forth attacking our candiate and the campaign. The opposite of what Clinton is doing, the opposite fo the intent of the article, and the opposite of the intent of the site, which is to end the republican nightmare in America.

by Exiled on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 01:01:03 PM EST
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The point is: it was a primary (none / 0)

And a hard fought one at that.

For every assault on Hillary Clinton, there was one on Barack Obama.

For every mischarectarization of Hillary Clinton, there was one of Barack Obama.

For every sexist remark, there was a racist remark.

Remember, this isn't about you. No one cares about your feelings. This is about electing democrats.

I attended PUMACon '08!!!

by iohs2008 on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 01:15:33 PM EST
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Hillary Clinton to Campaign for Obama -of course (none / 0)

Way to go gal! She fights hard that girl. And I mean woman of course, she is deeply committed, strong and she has her eyes on the ball of a more perfect union for Americans. Gotta love what she does for the American people and gher principlas could teach a lot of people how to be a good person and good progressive. Pay attention here people, we can all learn form HRC.

by Exiled on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 08:06:15 AM EST

this is a good thing... (none / 0)

the one thing no one can deny hillary is her grace and class...

"vision for change comes first and foremost...from me." -- Barack Obama

by bored now on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 08:23:37 AM EST

Re: No deal (1.50 / 2)

So now O-blah -blah tells us he wants to seat the full Michigan and Florida delegations. What happened to the screams of you can't change the rules in the middle of the game? Me thinks the numbers are telling them they have a problem -no s%$#t Shakespeare.

Hillary will campaign for him, as she must. Bill will campaign for him, as he must. Bottom line we understand that they have to say that and we don't care.

We don't need a democratic president that has no convictions except to position himself to run for his next office and we certainly don't need a democratic president that isn't going to fight for what we believe in. You see when you already give in to what the repugs want at the beginning you have nothing left to bargain with. Fisa-on the slippery slope, we need to fix social security-why?, more off shore drilling , no gun control, more death penalty, we don't need no stinking separation of church and state, no universal health insurance -- remind me what am I fighting for? how is this good?

by Bornagaindem on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 08:45:16 AM EST

Re: No deal (none / 0)

If you don't know what you're fighting for I'm not going to tell you. But, please, join the Green Party if you're not happy with Obama and go away.

I think it's funny that a few HRC supporters now claim to know what she and Bill are thinking and feeling. They continue to believe that are victims, being forced to do things against their will. They really can't see the truth. HRC pledged to do whatever it took to help elect a Democrat to the WH, so did Obama. If he was in this position now, I'd be supporting the fact that he kept his WORD.

But, yeah, I know logic or honor doesn't make sense in your world.

by Lolis on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 08:53:17 AM EST
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Re: No deal (none / 0)

If you don't know why it's important to elect a Democratic president, I don't think there's anything any of us can do for you. You're free to vote for Bob Barr if you like. It's incomprehensible to me that you can't see a stark difference between Obama and McCain.

No Way. No How. No McCain.

by Denny Crane on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 09:03:45 AM EST
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Re: No deal (none / 0)

Bob Barr? C'mon, at least put forward Cynthia McKinney over Barr.

At least she had the guts to challenge the 2000 election that was stolen from Gore. If only 1 Senator had the same guts, we would have had a shot at never having to have endured the last 7 years of calamity.

If you're gonna suggest anyone other than the Obama & the DEM party, I suggest putting forward Cynthia McKinney and the Green Party. If you have to.

He that lives upon hope, will die fasting. -Ben Franklin

by TxDem08 on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 12:30:49 PM EST
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Please, don't vote for a democrat (none / 0)

Really, you aren't that important.

If you can't figure out the difference between a democrat and a republican this cycle, then go vote for a libertarian or the green party.

We'll win handily without you.

I attended PUMACon '08!!!

by iohs2008 on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 09:31:46 AM EST
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Re: Please, don't vote for a democrat (none / 0)

I would think a person who try to pipe down on running away potential Democratic voters. Uh, man, I dunno about your actions--but it sounds rather nutty to me. However, I'm not calling you nutty but I just can not see the logic in it. It's divisive--worlds apart from the message that Barack Obama wants to give. You're doing him more harm than goog, buddy.

Please take several hours or days away from blogging until your emotions/feelings are more settled. The last thing that any presidential candidate that one supports needs is reprehensible remarks from his/her die-hard supporters on account of frazzled nerves that could damage or muddle the campaign message.

by Check077 on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 01:17:27 PM EST
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Yes, I speak officially for Obama (none / 0)

I am directly impacting his campaign message in a MyDD thread. Drudge now has a lead on it.

I'm glad you see so much importance in my words.

Barack Obama will not be held hostage by the demands of the fringe. I am confident he will win and win strong. If you don't want to vote for him, then don't.

I attended PUMACon '08!!!

by iohs2008 on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 01:23:48 PM EST
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Re: Yes, I speak officially for Obama (none / 0)

Well, since you state the obvious that I have the free-will to vote and do many other things in my life as I choose or see fit to do, there really is no reason why you should tell someone that you'll win without them. That only adds to the fuel. I repeat: if you can not do anything to encourage someone to vote for Obama, then, it's best to not do anything at all.

**To do so, it's really in my opinion doing the republicans bidding. The first rule is "DO NO HARM". If they do not want to vote for Obama, then leave them to their own motivation to carry out what they seek to do.

Any true Democratic voter would not Emotion IQ get in the way of attaining the ultimate prize. If you truly follow Obama, you would engage in what you see him doing--that is, encouraging and reassurring people to vote FOR HIM, NOT FOR SOMEONE ELSE and especially not pushing and daring them to do so. Wisdom is truly the principle thing in these situations. Remember that...

by Check077 on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 01:50:28 PM EST
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Re: No deal (none / 0)

Thgis is positioning so he and or she can show his or her friends that there is much fighting inside the Democratic party and that Democrats are disrespectful to her / him, and maybe to bornagains, Im not sure, it is not a real comment it is trolling. Just another troll.

by Exiled on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 11:53:21 AM EST
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Amen, (none / 0)

Bornagaindem. Republican lite is still Republican.

by desert dawg on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 09:01:26 PM EST
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Re: No deal (none / 0)

See not a single substantive reply about why Obama is good for the democratic even after I list what he is against. You guys just pretend he is for the same things you are and don't ever look at what he actually does or has done.

by Bornagaindem on Wed Aug 06, 2008 at 01:45:48 PM EST
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Re: No deal (none / 0)

Go vote for your warmonger.

If you hold a cat by the tail you learn things you cannot learn any other way.

by Jess81 on Wed Aug 13, 2008 at 06:42:55 PM EST
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Re: Hillary Clinton to Campaign for Obama in Run-u (none / 0)

Obama has been appearing with every VF prospect during the past few weeks, so I'll bet he does join her in Nevada. I don't quite understand why they're so reluctant to spell out what they're doing.

by IncognitoErgoSum on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 09:09:57 AM EST

Re: Hillary Clinton to Campaign for Obama in Run-u (none / 0)

I've never had any doubts that HRC would campaign hard for Obama. If he's not going to pick an attack dog VP, then having her out there will be especially invaluable as she has enough star power to command media attention when she rips McCain.

John McCain: Extending SCHIP would be an "unfunded liability."

by Fuzzy Dunlop on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 09:12:24 AM EST

I'm happy to say she's proven me wrong (none / 0)

about her. She's eclipsed Bill now.

by Geekesque on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 09:19:46 AM EST

I once said she'd have to leave Bill... (none / 0)

...to be her own woman.

Perhaps she has?

I attended PUMACon '08!!!

by iohs2008 on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 09:33:36 AM EST
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She's moved forward. (none / 0)

He didn't, so in that sense you're correct.

by Geekesque on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 10:01:16 AM EST
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Metaphorically "left" him? (none / 0)

Perhaps.

I attended PUMACon '08!!!

by iohs2008 on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 11:25:01 AM EST
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stunning aint it? (none / 0)

vote blue in 2008

by sepulvedaj3 on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 10:11:35 AM EST
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Better on her own (none / 0)

I think it is much better to see Hillary out on her own, campaigning for Obama. I know that all of her supporters keep saying that they want her to get the VP nod, but I really think that would be worse, as she would always be second fiddle.

By going out completely on her own, and selling the 'Democratic' brand, I think it does give her more flexibility to bring about more of the PUMAs. If she were to only campaign with Obama, there would most likely be charges of her being muzzled and stiffled.

I think it is also best for her to be campaigning in Florida, as this is the one state that her most vociferous supporters (e.g. BTD) think only she can win.

And finally, I do agree that Hillary would be a much better candidate on her own, free of Bill.

by gavoter on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 10:38:53 AM EST

Re: to Convention (2.00 / 1)

McCain is not a Bush Republican. There is no need to slime him that bad. I'm still a very bitter Hillary voter and Obama has done nothing to try and unite the party. The only thing he could do now is choose her for VP. Hillary would be heavily pressured to choose Obama for VP if the super delegates had chosen her as the nominee. I'm sick of the way obama and many of his supporters trash the Clintons. Obama doesn't do it explicitly, but you can tell he hates them. I just don't understand it. Obama seems like he doesn't have that many friends and he is very introverted. Unless the Clintons get on this ticket, i don't think Obama will win. Something has to be done to inspire confidence in the american people that this guy is up to the job. I don't see it yet.

by karajan72 on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 10:49:25 AM EST

Trashing Obama? (none / 0)

So Hillary Supporters constantly trashing Obama is also the way that we are going to unify? Not only do you trash Obama, but you also trash everyone who voted for him.

And in any event, why would he have to love the Clintons? What would this have to do with anything? It is politics after all.

by gavoter on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 10:53:30 AM EST
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Re: to Convention (none / 0)

McCain is much further right than Bush, and his memory is worse. If you want more "I can't believe he said that" moments from your President, (and really, dont we all?) you must look no further than Grandpa McCain, who has lost all our respect. Those last two ads, the "McCain Stains" have lost him the traditional press too. But really he cant tell the difference between al Queda and Iran, between Shiite or Sunni, he thinks Czechoslovakia is still a country (and desperately needs our help), he cals Social Security a "disgrace" and his campaign announeced that statements made by the candidate are not the policy of the campaign! (LOL -- this is not a joke they did)

by Exiled on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 12:01:09 PM EST
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That's big of her (none / 0)

As for me, I don't buy the suggestions above that Hillary hatred is mostly Republican trolls. I'll never forget the CA Democratic Party Convention in March, at the Saturday night dinner as Phil Donahue was screening a preview of his movie "Body of War," that a third of the room actually booed when Hillary Clinton appeared on the screen. That's right, one third of this ballroom full of Democratic delegates booed the former First Lady, sitting Senator and Presidential Candidate. And not a word was said in protest. At the end, I just got up and left, I was so stunned.

I will never forget that. And with no apology from party leaders who allowed that kind of visciousness and profound disrespect to fester and spread, I will never forgive it either.

***A

by adrienne4dean on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 02:17:14 PM EST

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