Why I am Caucusing Saturday For Senator Hillary Clinton
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Last week I was still undecided as to who I would Caucus for in Nebraska but, it is with great confidence and pride that I say I will Caucus Feb 9 2008 for Senator Hillary Clinton!

I have had the pleasure of meeting both Senator Clinton and Obama. I think that we have two very phenominal candidates but, In my heart I am definetly a Hillraiser!

I believe that she is the most versed on policy. Her healthcare plan is something I can get behind. I believe that she is the best equipped to take on the GOP in the general because, let's face it we will be fighting the entire GOP not just the nominee.

Obama and others are not being truthful when they infer that a Hillary bid will surpress turnout in the fall. If she can win rural republican areas in upstate New York she can win them everywhere else.

I hear a lot of talk about hope from the Obama camp. There is nothing wrong with Hope but hope without a plan is just blind idealism. I have been attacked and even ridiculed for supporting Senator CLinton by Obama supporters.

I hear everyday the threats coming from his supporters to not vote or vote republican if he doesn't receive the nomination. I now hear grumblings about Superdelegates.

I find it very disturbing and even funny. I mean anyone who is serious about running for President needs to know what it takes to win the nomination which would include outreach to superdelegates. I bet if he were winning the war of superdelegates there wouldn't be such an uproar over the superdelegate system.

IF you don't do everything it takes to win your parties nomination, how can you then expect me to believe you know how to beat the republican smear machine in November.

To threaten to with hold your vote or vote for the republican or encourage a candidate to give the virtual finger to the process, to the people and the party after the months of elections and going through the process, is the height of hypocrisy. IT is hypocritcal because in every Speech he makes including the one he made last night in Omaha,Obama always infers that Senator Clinton is running for President out of a sense of entitlement and not duty to her country.

So what happens if he doesn't get the nod does Senator Obama and his supporters take their ball and go home? He alluded to as much after Super Tuesday saying he knew that CLinton supporters would vote for him in the general if he got the nod but he couldn't say the same for his.

Talk about EGO! Where is the uniter that he likes to make himself out to be in all of his speeches? What really decided it for me was the last question posed to each candidate in the LA debate.

Both were asked if they would consider the other as a running mate in the general. Both gave the standard answer after all they are running for POTUS not V.P. but the thing that struck me was Senator Clintons answer toward the end.

She vowed that no matter what the party will go into convention and come out of convention and into the general election, united as a party. She also said that if she doesn't get the nod she will do everything she could to make sure that DEMOCRATS took back the Whitehouse.

That doesn't sound like a person who thinks their entitled to the highest office in the land that sounds like a person that is ready to have the honor to serve in the highest office of the land!

Reader Comments
  
HELL YEAH!!
By Someonewhocares Feb 8th 2008 at 5:18 pm EST
You are my new hero!!!
  
GO GO GO
By carmen. Feb 8th 2008 at 5:23 pm EST
HILL 08! WONDERFUL POST!
Re: GO GO GO
By Adam Feb 10th 2008 at 2:20 pm EST
Even though Obama won by a large margin, it is good that you went out and voted!

William J Meyers for House 2008
  
his own words
By iwanttheturth Feb 8th 2008 at 5:29 pm EST
seem to encourage dividing the party, not bringing people together unless he is the victor to the spoils. He is very arrogant and conceited, does it remind anyone of a certain president who brought those very qualities to the oval office 8 years ago? I will not vote for him, I will not vote at all if he is the candidate. Not because I dislike him or do not believe in him, but because that is the message he is sending to his own supporters on his behalf. His anti-war stance would hold much more water if he went to the great lengths he is going to now back in 2004, 2005, 2006 to get his message out. He did not, he waited until he could use the blood of our soldiers to further his own power hungry goals. I am glad to read so many soliders will not support him. Good for them.
Re: his own words
By Robin Q Feb 8th 2008 at 5:53 pm EST
I understand what you are saying. Maybe I didn't make my point. I am a black single mom of three.
So my desicion was not made lghtly. I was an Edwards supporter in the begining.

For me when all is said and done in the nominating process. I will do everything I can to make sure that Democrats take back our country.

Since Hillary has said as much I know that she will make her desicions with the best interest of the country at heart.
Disparaging comments will not be tolerated.
  
yes!!
By connie Feb 8th 2008 at 9:23 pm EST
This was a wonderful post, I do not know how after all of this we will be able to get this party back together, but I know Senator Clinton will do everything possible to make it happen, I haven't heard that from Senator Obama!!
  
Thanks for your blog
By Rhonda Feb 9th 2008 at 9:45 am EST
Thanks for so eloquently expressing your support of Sen. Clinton. Your blog has given me really logical, specific ammo to use today at our local Democratic caucus!! Please continue to share your thoughts on why Hillary is our best hope.
Rhonda
  
Hearing the truth feels so good!
By Young Billy Democrat Feb 9th 2008 at 11:40 am EST
With all of the blinded Obama supporters on here, it's nice to hear someone speak so well on behalf of Clinton. It's not often that someone sees through the media lies and political smears. You have defended a great cadidate, and you've also refreshed my support of her as well.

Thank you.
  
Disparaging comments will not be tolerated.
  
You are my new Robin Hood!
By Retired Army Feb 9th 2008 at 12:22 pm EST
Even though I am not an ardent supporter of Hillary (was for JE) your post made the hairs stand up. You said what many feel and the wrath of the Obamicans is going to fall on you but do not fret, there are many of us out here who feel as you do and will come to your side in defense.

Great post, 5 stars from me!
Re: You are my new Robin Hood!
By AlpineGirl Feb 9th 2008 at 6:08 pm EST
You are my friend, I was a Edwards supporter, and will be now a Hillary supporter, Obama and his friends is and never will be my favorite this is my first election. This is from a German American voter which firmly believes that in these United States we are all AMERICANS and nothing else.
  
Well said..
By Darlene (DEC) Feb 9th 2008 at 12:45 pm EST
Super post! Thank you.
  
Excellent point
By Mark (and I'm not sure about the former) Feb 9th 2008 at 5:21 pm EST
I liked everything you had to say. But I think you will find that some do not like to face the truth. I like some of what Obama has to say and he is right that America needs to reexamine it's values and find what is right about America. But talking does not get the job done. I understand that when you are pushing through legislation sometimes you have to give up your original goals but I think when it was important Obama gave up too much and he to frequently doesn't vote...which is a bad sign
  
Where was her support for Kerry
By WRM Feb 9th 2008 at 5:35 pm EST
Just wondering where her support was for Kerry in 2004? Was she 100% behind the candidate then or was she thinking that she might want to run in 2008? Seriously! I don't remember her being a staunch supporter of the nominee. Will she back Obama if he is nominated?

The super delegate question sounds like politics as usual. What happened to the voice of the people? Why should personal friendships or preferences have anything to do with the nomination of our candidate, other than the voters' personal preferences?

No one should be attacked for their opinion in a democratic society. Any voter who firmly supports Obama, as I do, realizes that he would strongly disapprove of any such attacks or ridicule. He doesn't believe that "fairy tales" or innuendo bring us together as a nation.
  
Great Post
By Democrat in New York City Feb 9th 2008 at 5:48 pm EST
Thanks for the great post and I agree I think it is Hillary's time. Universal Healthcare for all is what did it for me
  
Think beyond the Democratic party
By 57 year old independent white male Feb 10th 2008 at 4:20 am EST
Many of Obama's supporters are not Democrats. That is what makes him electable.

There are many Americans that are sick and tired of seeing the world as Republican's and Democrat's only. It is very devisive thinking.

The candidate who attracts the independents will win the election.

It is great to be loyal to your party but the Democrats allowed the worst President in the history of the US to be elected twice because their candidates and strategy did not extend beyond the Democratic party.

Obama has the universal appeal that can win the election.
Wake Up and Smell The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy!
By Democrat in Houston, TX Feb 10th 2008 at 6:54 am EST
Why do you think Obama is getting so many Republican and "Independent" votes? Because he has the most Liberal voting record in the US Senate? No! The reason is that there is a campaign to make sure that Hillary doesn't become president. The Right wing has a saying, "ABC - Anyone BUT Clinton!"

I have a hard time believing that even Obama seriously thinks that registered Republicans will come out to vote for him in the general election. It is just a convenient lie to justify his nomination. Whether or not they prove to be right, the Right thinks Obama is the easier opponent. I wouldn't be surprised if some of his fund raising isn't coming from them as well. Hey. if Hillary were secure in winning the Democratic nomination, I'd be voting for Huckabee come March 4th.
  
didn't do you any good did it?
By Liz Feb 10th 2008 at 8:00 am EST
Nebraska overwhelmingly went with Obama.


OBAMA 08
Re: didn't do you any good did it?
By Robin Q Feb 10th 2008 at 3:35 pm EST
Liz,

Much like Pale ridder you bring nothing to the table so please don't bother to post on my blog.

I have not insulted you or any other Obama supporter yet everytime I read a post or comment from you it is riddled with insults.


I am proud of my vote and if you read my comment earlier on the blog post about race. Race had alot to do wtih the results in Nebraska and the constant Hillary hate a thon.

I was personally insulted by other blacks as well as my mother and every other Black Democrat that didn't Caucus for Obama.


IF these are the kind of new voters he brings to the party then I say GOOD RIDDANCE!

I knew going into the caucus that it wasn't going to be Hillary's Night and yet proudly and unabashedly I caucused for her, not based on some feel good speech but sound principled reason.

I was even elected my Ld's Presidential Preference Deleagte For Senator Clinton and I would gladly do it all over again.

Senator Clinton when win in the states that count and when she wins the nomination she will over the same olive branch that she has offered to Obama in the past by calling for a united Democratic Party.

IF your guy truly cares about change the he says he does, he will accept it and help us take back the Whitehouse. Substance over Rhetoric!


Clinton 08