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Neither Clinton or Obama had my enthusiastic support on the family issues vitally important to me. Universal health care will cure all family problems. We desperately need policies that will make it possible for both men and women to have careers and take care of their children and their elders. Maternity, paternity, and aging parent leave is obviously a priority. The medical and family leave act has to be extended to all businesses and organizations, large and small, and the government will need to be involved in funding that.   Read More »

i still don't know what to say or what to do.

i've sworn that i will not make up my mind about the GE until this is actually set in stone in august.

this was not your dream, their dream. this was ours. i have said it before, but nobody seems to quite realize it.

you held the reigns on a movement that has become the largest in the nation, gathering more support than any at this current time.

you are my inspiration and you are one of my biggest role models. you are a perfect example of the strength, tenacity, patience, and spirit which i hope to one day assume.

you are gracious and you are wonderful. don't let them tell you any differently.

so dear hillary-

this dream, i have realized, will never be over. this fight, no matter what they say, is not abandoned. and similarly, i will never forget you.

love (really),
carmen.

it is hard for me to remember where it came from.

it was somewhere along the path where i was grasping your memoir and reading over my notes from history of american women honors. somewhere, nestled in the middle of my college trips around campus and the resonating idea that you, no matter what office, would constantly be present in history lessons and my life.

that was the moment, and it sparked after the first debate. you were so intelligent and so knowledgeable. so ready to speak, so willing to elaborate. witty, sweet, warm. that has never left me.

hillary, i've spent the past 15 months mulling over your name and your prospects. i was born into your husband's democracy; into economic surplus and a peaceful nation. a handful of years after i realized i adored the 60's culture, we were swept into a war that gave me a chance to finally don the ideas of peace and love.

your presidency was the first i would vote for.
yours was the first candidacy i could support without adults rubbing my head, thinking it was "cute" that i could recite iraq war discrepancies, health care problems, and societal concerns without an adult holding my hand.
you were the first candidate i ever threw my hands up for.
you were the woman i supported, and will continue to support, in a historic bid for the most important job in the world, all before i turned 18.

i supported you when my friends told me it wasn't cool. when they laughed in my face and when they went on and on about his youthfulness, his humor, his charm. i supported you amidst the sexism that permeates our daily lives. i supported you through the constant muckraking of your life, through the insults hurled at your personality and your heart.

because i knew better.

hillary, you are one of the most inspiring figures i've stumbled across in a lifetime. you're strong, independent, and comfortable. friendly, lovely, with tenacity and grace. you're intelligent, capable, skilled, and knowledgeable. you have lived, and will continue to live, one of the most historical lives in history- a woman who rose from the sexism of the baby boomers to achieve first lady status, a senate seat; to change the way americans worked on healthcare, on the war.

as you led, i followed. you made me realize that girls like me shouldn't hide ambition. all of the people i have mourned losing over my mind seemed so shallow and insignificant. you taught me to reach for the stars and never let anyone tell you when the dream was over.

last time i wrote you, hillary, i told you this was my dream as well. i told you we were all behind you. i stand by that. miss clinton, you have given me something i cannot express in words. you have truly affected my life, my passion, and my mind. you have given me drive, motivation, strength, and independence of spirit. you have taught me how to keep my optimism in the face of defeat and you have forced me to learn to look inward for peace.

your campaign has shown me the true heights of character.

hillary, i'm not ready for this dream to be over.

love, carmen.

PS- i'll probably keep updating this throughout. i have a lot to say to you.

you know, i woke up early this morning to watch this meeting but then i had a party at 3. now, i know i missed out on the good parts, but i heard all of the proposals and arguments.

multiple people on the board felt that giving the uncommitted delegates to a candidate set a "new precedent" that gave party leaders too much power over the interpretation of a vote. it isn't my senator's job to tell me who uncommitted was, and i think the board was right on that.

so really, senator obama? you'd rather absorb the good will of thousands of edwards voters, biden voters, richardson voters, and act like they only wanted you?

you'd rather absorb the protest votes of thousands of angry voters who wouldn't claim a candidate in an election where the lead candidates (minus ours) decided they would pay extra money to be taken off a ballot?

you made that choice, and i don't know why you aren't paying for it.

69-59? please. this is a new precedent- a precedent of political manipulation working for our candidate the same way it worked for republicans in 2000, 2004, and multiple local elections.

congratulations, dnc. i'll see you in denver.

with all due respect, stop yelling and answer a fucking question for once.

That meaning is... For Fifty States. So ADD THE MISSING STATES- DNC! PEOPLE VOTED...AND WILL BE COUNTED. ALL 50 STATES = UNITED.

it's a day early, but does this melt anyone else's heart?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c7Z_A9ERvo

very moving.

i've spent a lot of time thinking. i've spent a lot of time listening. i even spent a lot of time reading.

the call is coming louder than ever to cop out. to leave the race. to let him take over. to sacrifice a dream for the sake of "party unity," a myth perpetuated by the tingling legs of chris matthews and the inconsolable mouth of donna brazile.

mostly, hillary, i spent a lot of time remembering.

remembering february fifth. staying up all night to make sure the california projection was right. making sure you were okay.

remembering corzine, menendez, and the rally i went to where i shook your hand and my friend and i were beaming. they published a story about us on a blog the next day- a gaggle of teenagers who quipped that they "didn't want to ever wash their hands again."

remembering ohio. remembering texas. remembering the primary pizza party where my friends and i were getting ready to pack up when they finally disclosed that texas had made its decision. remembering that we went home with the radio blasting so that i could dash up my stairs and proclaim, "texas is hers!"

remembering pennsylvania. remembering the ten points, and remembering your historical journey- one which mother and fathers both used to "whisper in their daughters ears, 'see. you really can be anything you want.'"

it was after each of those nights that obama was given the victory in the media, besides pennsylvania. it was those primaries where he became the "most states won this night" candidate, albeit red ones. became the "most delegates" candidate, albeit less votes.

i have read an article by the new york times twice now. i reread it without realizing i remembered it, but the lines resonated. they said you're still deciding, still thinking, still mulling it over.

still seeing if it's worth the battle.

senator, i have lived a short life. i have seen more than most without departing to college. i am a proud member of that "old coalition"- one which is based in blue-collar workers, based in women. one that is based in helping improve the lives of the present generation and the future generations.

i was barely six when you spoke in beijing about human rights. i was barely eleven when you were elected senator of new york. but my allegiance is with that old coalition. one that makes decisions because they need to- they need the healthcare, need the environment, need the security of a competent leader.

my ears, and no doubt yours, have been burning for days. "it's over," the talking heads recited. one of them called it "the end of the clinton era." another called it "a turning point."

hear them, but don't listen to them.

we need you.
we have always needed you.
and we will stand by you.

so, in conclusion:

dear hillary,

don't give up on yourself and don't give up on your dream. because you know what? this is our dream too.


love,
carmen.

last night, during the NC/IN primary "showdown," you took time out of the panel's hillary-bashing rounds to remark that latinos and working-class voters were the "old coalition." then you proclaimed that this newer, affluent, suburban, clinton-hating crew of young'ns was the "new coalition."

have fun winning your election without me, donna.

i don't think we need you half as much as you need us.

To whom it may concern:

I was very interested in the idea of a "Compassion Forum" going into the Pennsylvania primary and tuned in to CNN tonight specifically to watch it. I was curious as to what it would bring to the table and what it would achieve in the Democratic Primary process.

What I found, however, was nothing more than the things I'd seen at every single political event dealing with Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama- an SNL skit in the making, a cushion for one candidate and a stake for the other...   Read More »

still getting info off speakout.com

would love any other links or information anyone has on Clinton.   Read More »

again... been talking with a lot of people and just started this conversation...any thoughts anyone?

ME:

I think Obama v. McCain will be focused on McCain avoiding racist remarks and a lot of smiling from Obama.

I think Obama can probably beat McCain as a result.

I think Clinton v. McCain will be focused on McCain's constant aggression trying to trip Clinton up and Clinton effectively pointing out all the flaws in McCain's logic and rhetoric.

I think Clinton can probably beat McCain as a result.   Read More »

Every week there is at least one article --- Obama beats Clinton in new poll... Clinton trails Obama against McCain in new poll... Clinton beats Obama in new poll on economy....Obama beats Clinton in new poll on war...

blah blah blah

Here's this week's announcement

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23918341/

This one was interesting to me because it addresses Ohio and Florida as two key states in the General election. In the end I think Michigan will be the key state this time around, but I don't disagree that these two states are critical for a democratic win in November.

So I ask... What do you think of this article? does it change your mind about which candidate you support? why or why not?

Personally, it made me think. It doesn't change my mind about who I support but it did make me look a little closer as to why I support them.   Read More »

State Package for Hillary Clinton
Written for Hillary by Maya Angelou

You may write me down in history

With your bitter, twisted lies,

You may tread me in the very dirt

But still, like dust, I’ll rise.

This is not the first time you have seen Hillary Clinton seemingly at her wits’ end, but she has always risen, always risen, don’t forget she has always risen, much to the dismay of her adversaries and the delight of her friends.

Hillary Clinton will not give up on you and all she asks of you is that you do not give up on her.

There is a world of difference between being a woman and being an old female. If you’re born a girl, grow up, and live long enough, you can become an old female. But to become a woman is a serious matter. A woman takes responsibility for the time she takes up and the space she occupies. Hillary Clinton is a woman. She has been there and done that and has still risen. She is in this race for the long haul. She intends to make a difference in our country. Hillary Clinton intends to help our country to be what it can become.

She declares she wants to see more smiles in the family, more courtesies between men and women, more honesty in the marketplace. She is the prayer of every woman and man who longs for fair play, healthy families, good schools, and a balanced economy.

She means to rise.

Don’t give up on Hillary. In fact, if you help her to rise, you will rise with her and help her make this country the wonderful, wonderful place where every man and every woman can live freely without sanctimonious piety and without crippling fear.

Rise, Hillary.

Rise.

http://blog.hillaryclinton.com/blog/main/2008/03/28/151845   Read More »

"Senator Clinton:

Just read where Senator Patrick Leahy is calling on you to drop out of the Presidential race. Believe me.

I know something about this. Here’s my advice: Don’t listen to people when they tell you not to run anymore. That’s just political bigotry.

Listen to your own inner citizen First Amendment voice. This is America. Just like every other citizen, you have a right to run. Whenever you like. For as long as you like.

It’s up to you, Hillary. Just tell them �" It’s democracy. Get used to it.

Yours truly, Ralph Nader."

wow.

what exactly is obama's definition of plagiarism? i know stealing speeches and plans doesn't qualify. and what about deceit? because leaving out details about rezko certainly doesn't qualify. how about hate? because if hillary and ferraro are racist, why is wright misunderstood?

this is the politics of change- changing the definition of "lie."

3/27/2008
Obama Copies Hillary’s ‘Second Stimulus’

Last Thursday, Senator Clinton called for a "second stimulus package" with $30 billion to help states and localities fight foreclosures. One week later, Senator Obama announced a "second $30 billion stimulus package".

Clinton policy director Neera Tanden: "If Senator Obama has to copy policy ideas when he's a candidate on the campaign trail, how is he going to solve people's problems if he's president? When it comes to fixing the economy, we need leadership, not followership."

1) Hillary called for a $30 billion fund to help states and localities to fight foreclosure in their communities. [Clinton Campaign Press Release,3/20/08]

One week later, Barack Obama called for an economic stimulus package of $30 billion to provide ‘immediate relief to areas hardest hit by the housing crisis.’[Reuters, 3/27/08]

2) Hillary’s plan introduces idea of ‘second stimulus.’ “That is why Senator Clinton is calling on Congress and the President to pass a second stimulus package. This time around, the primary focus should be on addressing the growing housing crisis. And by investing new, temporary resources in a housing-focused stimulus package, we can avoid the worst fall-out from the current downturn, keep families in their homes and stabilize communities.” [Clinton Campaign Press Release, 3/20/08]

Obama’s plan uses the exact same language: ‘Enact a Second $30 Billion Stimulus Package to Address the Mortgage Crisis, Protect Vulnerable Families and Strengthen the Economy.’ [Obama Plan to restore Confidence in the Markets ,3/27/08]

3) Hillary's plan reiterated her support for increasing unemployment insurance: "While this second stimulus package should focus predominantly on the housing crisis, Congress should also consider temporary measures to help struggling workers like extending unemployment insurance." [Clinton Campaign Press Release ,3/20/08]

Obama's plan includes the same call for increasing unemployment insurance: "Barack Obama believes we must extend and strengthen the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program to address the needs of the long-term unemployed, who currently make up nearly one-fifth of the unemployed and are often older workers who have lost their jobs in manufacturing or other industries and have a difficult time finding new employment." [Obama Plan to restore Confidence in the Markets,3/27/08]

welcome to an area called: thrown under.

why is it we "cannot ignore race" but we can ignore gay rights?

http://www.amptoons.com/blog/archives/2008/03/24/obama-suggests-equal-marriage-rights-is-too-trivial-to-argue-about/   Read More »