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By illinoismel - Jul 5th, 2008 at 10:19 pm EDT

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Senator Clinton has come out and publically endorsed Senator Obama. Sentor Clinton has been giving him her big donors. Senator Clinton is campaigning with him in New York next week. Senator Clinton has asked her base to back him. Now why isn't this happening with people like John Edwards or Bill Richardson that made headline news with their endorsements? Is she to single handedly deliver the Democratic voters to him?

I am a proud supporter of the Honorable Senator, Hillary Rodham Clinton.

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He Needs Her

By Z Rho Jul 5th 2008 at 10:23 pm EDT

She has the biggest following. Without her and her supporters I don't think he can win. The other candidates dropped out much earlier and their supporters ended up with supporting either Clinton or Obama. Just my opinion which you know how much that is worth:) btw thanks for being my friend.

Re: He Needs Her

By illinoismel Jul 5th 2008 at 10:30 pm EDT

Proud to be one.

I don't know good question

By Vidya Jul 5th 2008 at 10:26 pm EDT

I'll ponder that on my bike ride, I have to drop off a script and have a drink with my editor, I'll ask around, good question though.

What a beautiful night, the lake is gorgeous, can't wait to get back out on my bike.

hrc

By Deb Wiliams Jul 5th 2008 at 10:31 pm EDT

has a following. we all know that. i don't think she is expected to single-handedly deliver, but alot of those that support her - are not going to support barack, inspite of her requests.

there is no way to change that, even hrc knows that.

Re: hrc

By illinoismel Jul 5th 2008 at 10:40 pm EDT

Why aren't we seeing Edwards on the campaign trail with him? Why aren't we seeing Richardson on the campaign trail with him?

I understand whole heartedly how the Democratic party works as I have been a member for a long time. As a matter of fact, I got a call from the precint committeeman today because rumor had it I was not going to support the nominee and they said, "We need you Mel". They can't change my mind either. I am supporting the local candidates and will campaign my heart out for them in this Republican township. But damn it, it makes me think of a pimp as I see how she is having to sell everything of hers to get Senator Obama elected or having a chance of being elected.

Actually, it breaks my heart.

You're Right

By Donna Jul 5th 2008 at 10:35 pm EDT

She is being treated differently than others who endorsed him. She has won his respect, I think.

Re: she is a team player?

By SciBlue Jul 5th 2008 at 10:53 pm EDT

I got one too. I filled it with Pro Hillary propaganda and sent it right back to them in their postage paid envelope! I also put in old magnets that I cut up to make the envelope heavier. :)

Re: You're Right

By illinoismel Jul 5th 2008 at 10:42 pm EDT

There are a bunch of old women around here that didn't vote for Kerry because of his wife and they think even less of Michelle.

Re: You're Right

By Donna Jul 5th 2008 at 10:42 pm EDT

I think.

Re: You're Right

By Mr Bill Jul 5th 2008 at 10:44 pm EDT

what about Michelle, she has no more baggage than anyone else

Re: You're Right

By illinoismel Jul 5th 2008 at 10:49 pm EDT

Mr. Bill, you may have become a "True Democrat", but your eyes aren't closed and you know very well there are many people who don't care for Michelle. When you get to the country, they don't like her, no matter how many stories she reads to children.

Re: This might surprise you

By Donna Jul 5th 2008 at 10:44 pm EDT

Let's see what happens in the coming week. Still love ya Jackie.

Re: This might surprise you

By Deb Wiliams Jul 5th 2008 at 10:48 pm EDT

now you know i have something to add to that Mr. McIntosh....(smile).

i believe that if hrc really wanted to push the issue she would.

she has no fear of being blacklisted or looked down on and i mean that in a positive way.

she's her own person - and if she wanted to press on - she would.

i was a follower of hrc before i changed to barack.

i have a relative that worked with hrc and edelman at the childrens defense fund, and hrc was always respected for the most part.

always sure of herself and what she wanted.

i don't feel as though she has any hidden agenda's or anything malicious planned.

i believe she is doing all she can and can only do so much.

Re: You're Right

By illinoismel Jul 5th 2008 at 10:44 pm EDT

Neither do I, he has a habit of throwing people under the bus and that is typical Chicago politics.

Re: You're Right

By Mr Bill Jul 5th 2008 at 10:47 pm EDT

hi Mel

Re: You're Right

By illinoismel Jul 5th 2008 at 10:49 pm EDT

Re: hrc

By illinoismel Jul 5th 2008 at 10:46 pm EDT

You know where my heart is as well. This is not my party much anymore Jackie, and it hurts, badly. I have worked too many years for something I see going down the tubes.

Re: This might surprise you

By Donna Jul 5th 2008 at 10:48 pm EDT

Re: You're Right

By Mr Bill Jul 5th 2008 at 10:51 pm EDT

ahhh that much is probably true sadly to say but John McCains wife doesn't like or respect Hillary either

Re: You're Right

By illinoismel Jul 5th 2008 at 10:56 pm EDT

Quite frankly, I don't care whether she respects Hillary or not.

I forgot

By SPIRITED DONA Jul 5th 2008 at 10:54 pm EDT

he does not ride the wave of any politician for long.i hope i am talking to the real mel and that zombies have not taken you captive. you seem normal now.

Re: I forgot

By illinoismel Jul 5th 2008 at 10:57 pm EDT

No Dawn of the Dead here Dona.

Re: she is a team player?

By SciBlue Jul 5th 2008 at 11:00 pm EDT

I'm going to Home Depot and see if they have some kind of lead strips that I can put in the next one! :)