Dear _________,
I wanted you to be one of the first to know: on Saturday, I will hold an event in Washington D.C. to thank everyone who has supported my campaign. Over the course of the last 16 months, I have been privileged and touched to witness the incredible dedication and sacrifice of so many people working for our campaign. Every minute you put into helping us win, every dollar you gave to keep up the fight meant more to me than I can ever possibly tell you.
On Saturday, I will extend my congratulations to Senator Obama and my support for his candidacy. This has been a long and hard-fought campaign, but as I have always said, my differences with Senator Obama are small compared to the differences we have with Senator McCain and the Republicans.
I have said throughout the campaign that I would strongly support Senator Obama if he were the Democratic Party's nominee, and I intend to deliver on that promise.
When I decided to run for president, I knew exactly why I was getting into this race: to work hard every day for the millions of Americans who need a voice in the White House.
I made you -- and everyone who supported me -- a promise: to stand up for our shared values and to never back down. I'm going to keep that promise today, tomorrow, and for the rest of my life.
I will be speaking on Saturday about how together we can rally the party behind Senator Obama. The stakes are too high and the task before us too important to do otherwise.
I know as I continue my lifelong work for a stronger America and a better world, I will turn to you for the support, the strength, and the commitment that you have shown me in the past 16 months. And I will always keep faith with the issues and causes that are important to you.
In the past few days, you have shown that support once again with hundreds of thousands of messages to the campaign, and again, I am touched by your thoughtfulness and kindness.
I can never possibly express my gratitude, so let me say simply, thank you.
Sincerely,
Hillary Rodham Clinton
June 5, 2008
Statement from Senator Hillary Clinton to her supporters
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Well, thanks for sharing that. I think anyone who is honest would agree that Hillary ran a stronger campaign, with more momentum, in the last couple of months than Barack did. She went hugely into debt and really did try. And her health care policy plan is better than Barack's.
I don't know if Barack plans to offer her something. I don't know if she would be satisfied with the VP slot (although she has lobbied for it, and George HW accepted it). It occurs to me, given her past interest in family and children's issues, that HHS might be a good posiiton for her. She could have an impact on the Universal Health Care Plan (if it passes), and a podium of her from which to speak as she wishes. Just a thought.
i know that she will contribute so much and perhaps in a way that will keep her in washington and fighting for many years to come!
I truly think Hillary should stay in the Senate and work with President Obama to finally get real health care reform passed - something she and Bill couldn't do even when we had a Democratic House and Senate. I even think Obama would be happy to call it the Clinton Health Care Reform Act. Get her out there campaigning to elect Ds and increase our numbers in the House and Senate to make real health care reform a reality.
here's a funny take on sen. clinton's speech the other night, with a local twist.
http://www.balloon-juice.com/?p=10543
Dear Red Wings:
Grace finds beauty in everything.
.......
You fought valiantly, Maria, and I apologize for all unkindness sent your way during our passionate pursuits of/disputes over a nominee.
I know it has to be a sad day for her supporters. She ran a good race, and made Barack Obama a better candidate. Barack Obama will now be able to defeat the Lime Green Jell-O Machine named John McCain.
I'm sure that Hillary Clinton will continue to be an important voice on foreign and domestic policy, especially as it relates to health care.
Maria - in what role do you think HRC would be most effective during an Obama administration? Me personally, I think that the role of VP is limiting and she would be more effective as a member of the Cabinet.
I'm not sure which position but I could see the team of Rivals thing happening - Biden, Richardson, Edwards, Dodd, and of course Clinton are all experienced and talented individuals who would make great Cabinet members.
Dave Neiwert has a "must-read" post over on FDL today, "How Right-Wing Crap Polluted The Waters for Democrats"
Both the Hillary Clinton and the Barack Obama camps emerged from this bruising primary flinging potent, and somewhat mirrored accusations at each other: that the Clinton camp had indulged in racism and racist appeals, and conversely that the Obama camp was rife with sexism. I wonder if, when they step back from the outcome and think about what's happened, they'll be able to recognize where these lines of thought originated -- and why it's a bad idea to continue indulging them.
Both charges, as it happens, actually arise out of what I think were core beliefs held by people in the competing camps. In the Clinton camp it was widely believed that a black man, especially one with as little experience as Obama, could not win the general election. Among Obama's supporters, it was widely held that Hillary similarly couldn't win -- not because she was a woman, but because she was that kind of woman: an unpleasant, grasping, overly ambitious bitch who turned people off. These beliefs in turned spawned the very real behavior within those camps that produced the competing charges against the other.
Both of these beliefs, as it happens, were originally right-wing talking points spouted by the Limbaughs and Goldbergs of the right, regurgitated by supposedly mainstream pundits like Chris Matthews and Maureen Dowd, and gradually spread throughout our political discourse.
They were convenient talking points for partisans to absorb, ways to differentiate people's choices between two politicians who in reality are so close politically as to be nearly twins policy-wise. And they have damned near poisoned the waters for Democrats within their own party. (My emphasis)
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That would be the start of a helluva cabinet, Chris.
I'm not sure it can happen -- once again, that whole Change thing gets in the way -- but it's interesting to ponder.
KGC says..
Ding. Dong. The witch is dead. (I pray). We all know Obama has little chance in November... a black liberal will NOT win. Bank on it. While McCain is not my choice, I'll gladly make that choice.
Oh, and another thing... the Repiblicans could put up a black/minrority CONSERVATIVE (Bobby Jindal, Micheal Steele, JC Watts, etal) and the race-pimps (Jackson, Rangel, Sharpton etal) of the Democrat party would squeal like fat pigs.
Finally, I can't wait for the 2 Political Junkies's heads to explode when McCain IS elected and they don't have Bush to blame... will be sweet. (Memo to 2 Political Junkies.. Bush is not on the ticket!)
KGC,
Wishing somebody's death, you sound like all of the family values voters I have come to know over the years.
Love on. You make the world such a better place.
John K. says: KGC is right. Did not see anyone in here endorsing Lynn Swann for Gov or Hop Kendrick for Mayor. And as little as 12 months ago this blog was singing the praises of McCain when he opposed the President. I rest my case.
I think John K and KGC should look into Bob Barr, he's the real conservative in this race.
KGC says:
Anon 8:58...
You're not very bright are you? Your Picksburg publik edukashun probably didn't cover use of metaphors did it?
Bag of Health...
May be, but Barr has 0 chance. Personally, I've neber been enamored with Barr's style or approach. My choice was Fred Thompson, followed by Mitt Romney (whose major fault, in my mind, was the BS "RomneyCare" in MA). Huckabee was too slick.. the heck with the religious-types.
Just a WAG, but McCain will choose Sarah Palin (Alaska Governor) or Bobby Jindal (Louisiana Governor). BTW, together, those 2 would destroy ANY Democrat candidate but we're stuck with McCain. On part of me wants them to "stay in the wings" for 2012.
I will NOT sit idly by and let an potential Obama administration even come close.
Just for the record, I will never vote for BO
"Just a WAG, but McCain will choose Sarah Palin (Alaska Governor) or Bobby Jindal (Louisiana Governor). "
Either of those two picks would be intriguing but I have to say my gut says he is going to pick Governor Crist of Florida. McCain HAS to win Florida if he wants to have at shot at winning the general. While Palin and Jindal are the rising stars of the Republican party Alaska or Louisiana aren't critical must win states like Florida.
KGC says:
Schultz.. You're probably more right than I am. Just what we need, a poofter as a VP. I think McCain can win FL without Crist. Can you really see Hispanics voting for Obama? Depends on how the Jewish vote goes. Amazes me that the Jewish vote consistently votes Democrat.
Who knows what scenario will allow Jindal or Palin to be viable candidates in 2012? Obama wins in 2008? Defintely. McCain wins in 2008 and serves only 1 term? Depends on his VP pick and that person's own viability in 2012.
While I would like to see either on the ticket this year, I would rather we keep our powder dry and present either or both in 2012. Maybe, we will have even more Conservatives available in 2012.
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