Hillary's Victory Speech in Kentucky

By Jeralyn, Section Elections 2008
Posted on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:15:50 PM EST
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She's starting now. I'll live-blog.

She's grateful. I want to say a special word about Ted Kennedy. He is one of the greatest progressive leaders in our party's history. He's my friend and inspiration and he's a hero to millions whose lives he has bettered. I'm proud to have stood by him in the Senate to provide health care and prevent discrimination against the sick. But that's just a snippet of his five decades in public service. He's been with us for our fight and we are with him for his.

Tonight we've achieved an important victory. Some of have said the campaign is over, your vote doesn't count. That didn't stop you. You've never given up on me because you know I'll never give up on you.

This is one of the closest races in modern history. We're winning the popular vote and I'm more determined than ever to keep going.[ More...]

Obama and I will continue to go toe to toe. I need your help. Go to HillaryClinton.com.

We've made it this far, so go there and give. (Bill and Chelsea are laughing with big smiles at that comment in the audience.)

We have to elect a nominee who is best positioned to win in November.

Crowd is chanting "Hillary, Hillary."

Talks about the people who don't make the news...the truckers, waitresses, nurses, etc.

Everyone deserves a shot at the American dream. We are in this race because this century poses new challenges. If we only had a President ready, willing and able to lead.

We believe America is worth fighting for. I've fought the only way I know how, by never giving up and never giving in. I've done it because I believe passionately the Democrats must take back the White House and end Republican rule.

I'm going on to S.Dakota, Montana and Puerto Rico. And to stick up for the 2.3 million in FL and MI who deserve to have their votes counted.

I'm going to go on until we have a nominee, whoever she may be.

Kentucky has a knack for picking Presidents. It voted for Bill Clinton twice. As KY goes, so goes the nation.

Neither Obama nor I have won the 2,210 delegates necessary out of 4,400 to win. Neither of us will have that number on June 3. The party will then have a tough choice. Who's ready to lead at the top of the ticket?

Tells voters to keep fighting. That's what she is going to do.

I am in this race to fight for your future. Whatever happens, I'll work as hard as I can to elect a Democrat this fall.

Gives a history of "United We Stand." We will come together as a party united by common values. United in service, of hopes and dreams, that know no boundaries of race, gender, etc.

We won't just unite our party, we will unite our country and make sure America's best years are yet to come.

Thank you and G-d Bless.

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Damn she is hot!! (5.00 / 8) (#1)
by Stellaaa on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:16:18 PM EST

She's Hot Wonky Chick! ;) (5.00 / 5) (#6)
by nycstray on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:18:33 PM EST

How the H**l does she look (5.00 / 5) (#27)
by madamab on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:26:24 PM EST

so darned good?

I love the sign behind her: "Count Every Vote!"

I guess those "low-information voters" get what it's all about better than the Bowers Plutocrats do...


She Is Making The Case for FL and MI.... (5.00 / 7) (#42)
by PssttCmere08 on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:30:15 PM EST

you go girl....love it!

Glad she beat obama to the punch and made her speech first!!

MY FAVORITE LINE....I AM GOING TO KEEP MAKING MY CASE TIL WE HAVE A NOMINEE, WHOEVER SHE MAY BE!!!!!!!


that was incredible! (5.00 / 1) (#50)
by Iris on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:31:21 PM EST

: lol!~ (5.00 / 3) (#80)
by nycstray on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:39:27 PM EST

here's hoping you do!
she really does hit the heart of the situation, doesn't she? :)

And no matter what he says, (5.00 / 1) (#149)
by FlaDemFem on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:56:48 PM EST

it will be an anti-climax. She took the wind right out of his sails. I love, love, love it!!! Tonight, with that speech, Hillary Clinton made Barack Obama irrelevant. My God, that woman really has the right stuff!!! She really does. God help Congress when she gets in the White House, they will have to get to work. YEAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! FINALLY!!!!


President whoever "she" may be! (5.00 / 0) (#151)
by noholib on Tue May 20, 2008 at 09:07:36 PM EST

I thought she was simply amazing tonight and so inspiring!
She was vigorous, warm, determined, gracious, tenacious, I can't say enough good words, but I'll sum it all up as "Presidential" in the best sense!

I noticed she used the word "gender."
She spoke about the Presidency as the highest "glass ceiling" of them all.
And she said, nominee whoever "she" may be.

I wonder if she would done better if she'd spoken more about women and gender earlier. Hard to tell - given the current climate of sexism and misogyny. I really don't know. Maybe now that she's established her "toughness" and dare I say "balls-iness", she can afford to acknowledge the woman issue. In any case, for this unbowed middle-aged feminist, it was good to hear these words from her tonight.


SHE WAS MAGNIFICENT!!!! (5.00 / 3) (#76)
by abfabdem on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:38:52 PM EST

She is our pearl! (5.00 / 1) (#91)
by Kathy on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:44:08 PM EST

Rise, Hillary, Rise!


Off topic of that super speech, but . . . (5.00 / 1) (#107)
by abfabdem on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:47:19 PM EST

Just before Hillary spoke, Begala said, "and let the first be the last" and recommended Michigan and Florida re-vote after Puerto Rico! Why not?? That would settle it once and for all and there could be no grousing from either side about a compromised compromise. The Obama guys were complaining about the unfairness of the current vote totals so how could they complain about a re-do where all the votes counted? The punishment would be that the states who sought to be first would be the very last to vote. Imagine the publicity and voter turnout! It would so energize an already energized Democratic electorate. And we need those states in November! We know there is money available to fund it. It's the best idea I've heard on the situation. Pass it on!!!!


She's mentioning Ted Kennedy (5.00 / 10) (#2)
by stillife on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:17:21 PM EST

now that's class.

if the shoe were on the other foot, would Obama do the same?

No (5.00 / 1) (#10)
by Edgar08 on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:20:41 PM EST

He would not.


Of course he would (none / 0) (#57)
by talex on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:34:08 PM EST

Only because Kennedy endorsed him though.


: Then the shoe would be (none / 0) (#152)
by Cream City on Tue May 20, 2008 at 09:11:53 PM EST

on the same foot, as it were.

Her candidacy isn't all about HER (5.00 / 3) (#38)
by JavaCityPal on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:29:37 PM EST

It's about everyone in this country.

And, her message to Ted Kennedy was so beautifully stated.

I still firmly believe she is going to be the nominee, and that she will offer the VP spot to Obama. I do think he will decline, so she should put another woman on the ticket with her :)


She Is Really Putting A Damper On Whatever (5.00 / 2) (#55)
by PssttCmere08 on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:32:51 PM EST

obama is or was planning to say.


Now obama Camp Is Releasing Fundraising (5.00 / 3) (#94)
by PssttCmere08 on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:44:49 PM EST

numbers...how so many small donors will be able to keep donating, blah, blah, blah....are they just donating, but not voting for him? :)

He cannot stand being the center of attention.


: my thoughts exactly! He blows big time. (5.00 / 1) (#106)
by bjorn on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:47:10 PM EST

: oh hell...he cannot stand it if he is not the (none / 0) (#170)
by PssttCmere08 on Wed May 21, 2008 at 01:50:03 AM EST

center of attention.

I'll never know (none / 0) (#121)
by ruffian on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:55:24 PM EST

since I won't be watching him.


: He just came on as I read this (none / 0) (#153)
by Cream City on Tue May 20, 2008 at 09:13:53 PM EST

to his rally in Iowa -- not 'til 9:15? with those little girls? -- so I'm switching to HGTV or the History Channel or maybe home shopping channels. whatevuh. It will be the same speech, and I've heard it before.

Who Do You Have In Mind?? (none / 0) (#52)
by PssttCmere08 on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:31:54 PM EST

Barbara Boxer maybe...


Elizabeth Edwards. (5.00 / 1) (#63)
by oculus on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:35:57 PM EST

: Talk about kicking a** and taking names (5.00 / 1) (#67)
by Democratic Cat on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:37:31 PM EST

I would love that ticket.

: Wesley Clark... (5.00 / 1) (#81)
by madamab on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:39:36 PM EST

Elizabeth Edwards is a great lady, but not in the best of health. :-(

And the conservatives run screaming (none / 0) (#72)
by nycstray on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:38:00 PM EST

from the room! lol!~

Heh, I wouldn't mind seeing as they are both representing my states ;)


Yes, she was very classy (5.00 / 0) (#165)
by Leisa on Tue May 20, 2008 at 09:45:24 PM EST

in how she expressed her support for him as an important leader for issues we care about.

He's been with us for our fight and we are with him for his.

I think that she is walking her talk as a compassionate leader.


Yes (none / 0) (#26)
by chrisvee on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:26:21 PM EST

I do think he would. Even Alex C. on CNN had some nice words to say about Senator Kennedy.


You'd think Kennedy had endorsed her. (5.00 / 9) (#3)
by Lysis on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:17:39 PM EST

Her praise is so effusive and genuine. Class act, as always.

: really nice tribute to Teddy n/t (5.00 / 1) (#8)
by kempis on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:19:59 PM EST

: I hope he and his family (5.00 / 1) (#48)
by JavaCityPal on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:31:09 PM EST

are watching, or will watch it later. I'm sure they would be very touched and grateful. Since they are personal friends, they will also know the depth of her sincerity.
Awesome lady.

Starting out with tribute to Kennedy (5.00 / 8) (#4)
by akaEloise on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:17:58 PM EST

Very nice, shows what a truly gracious person she is.

True Class... (5.00 / 5) (#5)
by dskinner3 on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:18:28 PM EST

As always...

Total class her and the (5.00 / 6) (#7)
by Stellaaa on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:18:51 PM EST

the audience.

: You Have To Give Her HUGE Credit....She (5.00 / 7) (#12)
by PssttCmere08 on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:21:17 PM EST

is oooooooh soooooo much nicer than I could ever be to her weasly opponent.
I love how the crowd got behind her chanting HillaryClinton.com.....THEY LOVE HER....ME TOO!!
GO HILLARY!!!

: Yeah, no "booing" when she (5.00 / 6) (#32)
by angie on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:28:11 PM EST

mentioned Obama, unlike crowds at some other people's speeches.

Commending Obama and his supporters (5.00 / 3) (#9)
by stillife on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:20:39 PM EST

when has he ever done the same?

crickets

MORE CRICKETS... (5.00 / 3) (#14)
by PssttCmere08 on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:21:39 PM EST

In most every speech (none / 0) (#73)
by Same As It Ever Was on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:38:11 PM EST

he has given after a primary.


He has said she's a formidible opponent... (5.00 / 3) (#96)
by Maria Garcia on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:45:10 PM EST

...but he sort of makes it sound like that's a bad thing, lol. He's never really said anything that struck me as genuinely nice about her. Michelle said nicer things about her on GMA than I've ever heard Obama say.


Yes - like a monster (5.00 / 0) (#126)
by ruffian on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:57:17 PM EST

We know that's his campaign's favorite description of her.


He frequently (none / 0) (#130)
by Same As It Ever Was on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:59:55 PM EST

refers to her as an extraordinary public servant.


: That's a standard line, of course (none / 0) (#155)
by Cream City on Tue May 20, 2008 at 09:15:58 PM EST

in a eulogy.

: He has failed to congratulate her (none / 0) (#164)
by MarkL on Tue May 20, 2008 at 09:42:12 PM EST

at various times.

Go popular vote! (5.00 / 1) (#11)
by ding7777 on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:21:00 PM EST

I like the "Yes Women Can" sign n/t (5.00 / 5) (#13)
by angie on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:21:26 PM EST

The best speech I think she's given yet (5.00 / 10) (#16)
by andgarden on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:24:26 PM EST

Especially when she hit her stride about the "invisible" Americans.

Just keeps getting better (5.00 / 2) (#54)
by JavaCityPal on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:32:23 PM EST

I see that assessment given on every one of her speeches lately.


She has to stay in. (5.00 / 1) (#85)
by pie on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:40:44 PM EST

Obama has yet to prove he can best her.


she is one of the best candidates ever (5.00 / 4) (#114)
by diplomatic on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:50:45 PM EST

She is stepping up for the moment. I think she can still be our nominee.

They say history waits for no man, but what about a woman? :)


: I know - every time I give up (5.00 / 0) (#128)
by ruffian on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:58:50 PM EST

she and McCauliffe lay it out for me and I believe it can happen.

LOL at the crowd reciting hillaryclinton-dot-com (5.00 / 9) (#17)
by kempis on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:24:29 PM EST

Yes! "We have to get this right. We have to select a nominee who is best-positioned to win in November."

Damned right. Best-prepared to take the helm considering the mess we're in, too.

Ready, willing and able (5.00 / 3) (#19)
by Stellaaa on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:24:56 PM EST

to lead.

71% OF THE VOTE IN.... (5.00 / 3) (#20)
by PssttCmere08 on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:25:08 PM EST

34 Points Ahead

160,000+ Votes Ahead

: She's closing in on 200k. (5.00 / 0) (#79)
by masslib on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:39:15 PM EST

I love it everytime she says (5.00 / 10) (#21)
by angie on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:25:09 PM EST

"you've never been invisible to me. I've been fighting for you my entire life." That is so true, and that is why I support her. And it is also why I'm going over to hillaryclinton.com right now.

: It Is Heartwarming....Everyone Of Her Speeches (5.00 / 4) (#24)
by PssttCmere08 on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:25:47 PM EST

make me verklempt...

If the world made any sense (5.00 / 9) (#22)
by stillife on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:25:31 PM EST

she would be our nominee.

This is a really great speech (5.00 / 7) (#23)
by akaEloise on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:25:40 PM EST

I heard her speak in San Jose just before the California primary and thought she was very good then - but she truly has caught fire now, speaking to the economic malaise of working people. "The people who feel invisible in their own country" -- excellent image.

: and you did not even say HI (none / 0) (#25)
by Stellaaa on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:26:18 PM EST

we need a president who is - (5.00 / 1) (#29)
by Josey on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:27:28 PM EST

ready, willing, and ABLE to lead!
She's THE ONE!

Good festive crowd she's got there! (5.00 / 2) (#30)
by nycstray on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:27:40 PM EST

A nominee "whoever she may be" (5.00 / 9) (#31)
by stillife on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:28:02 PM EST

I love it! And the crowd goes wild.

Whoever she may be! (5.00 / 3) (#33)
by chrisvee on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:28:42 PM EST

Kentucky has a knack for delivering presidents. As Kentucky goes, so goes the nation.

Rise, Hillary, rise!

the crowd is going WILD!! (5.00 / 6) (#36)
by Josey on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:29:10 PM EST

"I'm staying in until we have a nominee whoever SHE may be."
LOL

Donation (5.00 / 10) (#37)
by blogtopus on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:29:28 PM EST

I just put in $50 at Hillaryclinton.com. I hope a lot of other people do the same. I'd put in more, but I give what I can.

I just put a down payment on being able to vote Dem in November.

Also making a donation tonight (5.00 / 5) (#56)
by A little night musing on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:33:07 PM EST

She's not giving up on me - I'm not giving up on her!


: Yes, me too. (5.00 / 4) (#70)
by suki on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:37:43 PM EST

: Me, Too! (5.00 / 4) (#78)
by AmyinSC on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:39:13 PM EST

And one last night, too. Go, Hillary!!!

I sure hope that is going to be a (5.00 / 4) (#62)
by JavaCityPal on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:35:47 PM EST

wave across the country tonight.

I'm currently unemployed, but I am trying to figure out what I can give to her, and to my Senator Cantwell, who needs to run this year, and is sticking by Hillary as a SD despite the state going for Obama.


I'm going to give $50 more for you (5.00 / 3) (#104)
by angie on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:46:49 PM EST

I hope you find a job soon, but please don't donate until you do -- there will be plenty of time for you to donate when she is the nominee in the GE (and you will have a job by then, I have no doubt!) and you can "donate" $50 for me then. Deal?


If you're unemployed, (5.00 / 2) (#129)
by samanthasmom on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:59:37 PM EST

find a way to give some time. Volunteer to do something in her name. Let those of us who can give money.


That's Right... (5.00 / 2) (#145)
by AmyinSC on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:32:00 PM EST

JavaCityPal - I gave last night because someone agreed to make phone calls for me who couldn't donate money (I just had four wisdom teeth removed). There are PLENTY of us who do this sort of quid pro quo, so don't be afraid to ask - we'll back you up!


In this together (5.00 / 0) (#154)
by margph on Tue May 20, 2008 at 09:15:31 PM EST

JavaCityPal, Angie, Samanthasmom, and AmyinSC... you make my heart sing. It is by sticking together that we will all make it. Thank you.


: Right Back At Ya! (none / 0) (#156)
by AmyinSC on Tue May 20, 2008 at 09:18:23 PM EST

:-D

She says "top of the ticket." heh (5.00 / 6) (#39)
by andgarden on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:29:44 PM EST

: This was a really great speech (5.00 / 2) (#115)
by RalphB on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:51:28 PM EST

and this new SUSA poll from NC is amazing:

North Carolina, 24 Weeks to Election Day: McCain Defeats Obama, But Clinton Defeats McCain
Hillary wins by 6%, Obama loses to McCain by 8.

: that's how I like it (none / 0) (#124)
by diplomatic on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:56:16 PM EST

the ticket I mean...

'a nominee, whomever SHE may be!" LMAO (5.00 / 5) (#40)
by Ellie on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:29:58 PM EST

Hillary rocks the house!

until we have a nominee--whoever SHE may be (5.00 / 5) (#43)
by kempis on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:30:23 PM EST

LOL!!!

You go, Hill! She's getting stronger and more energized the longer she speaks.

This has gotta be tied for # 1 (5.00 / 4) (#47)
by vicndabx on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:30:58 PM EST

on the list of speeches she's given after victories. C'mon, "whoever she may be." Way to stick it to your opponent!

Great speech! Let's nominate her! (5.00 / 10) (#49)
by masslib on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:31:09 PM EST

MAGNIFICENT! (5.00 / 3) (#51)
by bjorn on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:31:50 PM EST

Wow! She really is amazing (5.00 / 3) (#59)
by barryluda on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:34:53 PM EST

I am more of a Clinton fan now than I've ever been. Wonderful speech, wonderful candidate.

Man... such a great speech!! (5.00 / 4) (#60)
by Stellaaa on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:35:06 PM EST

There is no classier woman (5.00 / 3) (#61)
by pie on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:35:44 PM EST

in America right now.

What a fabulous speech.

Hillary mounts the unity pony (5.00 / 2) (#64)
by kempis on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:36:34 PM EST

"We won't be divided in November."

We'll see about that, but...

Fine speech--hit all the right notes and gave props again to Dalton Hatfield, the little boy who sold his bike for her. :)

Say what you want about Fox (5.00 / 3) (#66)
by stillife on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:37:05 PM EST

but in the post-speech coverage, Laura Ingraham just said (talking to an Obama supporter) that there are a lot of "boiz" out there who want Hillary to just drop out.

Is that a 200,000 vote lead!!! (5.00 / 2) (#69)
by bjorn on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:37:37 PM EST

: Popular vote! (5.00 / 1) (#88)
by oldpro on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:41:54 PM EST

A 65% to 30% blowout at the moment +204,000 votes ahead with 88% of the vote in!
Wow...35 points....

: 250,000 (5.00 / 0) (#150)
by JavaCityPal on Tue May 20, 2008 at 09:07:14 PM EST

vote lead!!!

: Nope. (none / 0) (#102)
by Lysis on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:46:13 PM EST

208,000. And growing!

I should say classier (5.00 / 3) (#75)
by pie on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:38:30 PM EST

politician.

Obama isn't there.

During Hillary's speech, Obama released (5.00 / 6) (#83)
by joanneleon on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:40:21 PM EST

the campaign's latest fundraising numbers. This was just announced on CNN. They'll be coming back with the actual numbers soon.

Nice timing, huh? Sickening.

: 1.4 million donors in April.... (5.00 / 2) (#95)
by oldpro on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:44:58 PM EST

for $31 M.
Time to reward this Kentucky win with backup dollars, folks...send a little or a lot...do it now and change the Obama dynamic, trying to step all over Hillary's blowout in Kentucky.

: Obama is crass, Period. (5.00 / 4) (#97)
by Josey on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:45:36 PM EST

Obama has many GWBush traits.

I am so proud of HRC (5.00 / 3) (#84)
by themomcat on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:40:33 PM EST

I voted for her three times and, hopefully, in November, I will again.

200,000 (5.00 / 3) (#86)
by DaveOinSF on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:41:04 PM EST

Hillary's victory margin surpasses 200,000 votes

: 216,000 Votes Ahead of obama.... (5.00 / 1) (#120)
by PssttCmere08 on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:55:02 PM EST

Praying she keeps OR close.

I have a confession to make (5.00 / 10) (#89)
by cmugirl on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:42:51 PM EST

My sister is a paid staffer with the Clinton campaign. She's not senior staff, but she is high enough up that she has conference calls with the Senator (she even got me in to sit on stage and meet her at a rally). I haven't said anything before, because it didn't seem appropriate, but it just warms my heart to feel the love here for HRC. (Disclosure: My first choice was not HRC, but Richardson - go ahead - laugh).

I hope you don't mind, but I have copied some of your comments here and sent them to my sister, asking her to pass them along to the appropriate people, so HRC can see that we are still behind her.

Thanks for everyone's hard work and enthusiasm here.

Rise, Hillary, Rise!

Big Love for Hillary!! (5.00 / 3) (#92)
by bjorn on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:44:32 PM EST

Big Love for Hillary!! (5.00 / 2) (#93)
by bjorn on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:44:33 PM EST

fine with me (5.00 / 5) (#98)
by Kathy on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:45:42 PM EST

but please don't say anything about my cats donating. I'm pretty sure that's not kosher.


I left those comments out! (5.00 / 1) (#108)
by cmugirl on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:47:20 PM EST

: Aw, c'mon. "Herding Cats for Clinton" (none / 0) (#157)
by Cream City on Tue May 20, 2008 at 09:23:05 PM EST

could be a great bumper sticker.
Plus, we could start a competition with matching gifts from my cats and Kathy's. Last one to give gets treats!

I won't laugh (5.00 / 2) (#101)
by stillife on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:45:59 PM EST

I initially liked Richardson as well. I sent him $50 early in the primary season. Then he proceeded to bomb out in the debates, and I realized he would be a disaster. Final straw for me was his abysmal performance in the LOGO debate, where he said something stupid to the effect that being gay is a choice.

Then I dithered for awhile between Edwards and Hillary, but she just knocked my socks off with her strong debate performances. I'm so sick of weak, wimpy, effete Dem candidates who can't connect with the people. She's the one I've been waiting for.

Tell your sister to keep fighting the good fight!


: Good for you, cmugirl! (5.00 / 2) (#110)
by madamab on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:48:15 PM EST

Thanks for the full disclosure. Send any of my comments you like!

You little devil. (5.00 / 2) (#112)
by pie on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:49:14 PM EST

Since I live in Michigan, I haven't been able to do to much, except send some money.

I worked on the Kerry campaign and would love to do the same for her.

It's easy to talk about her.


OK...I'll confess too... (5.00 / 3) (#113)
by oldpro on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:49:59 PM EST

One of my 7th grade students from 1958 (yes, I'm old and so is he!) decided to run for local office 4 years ago, so I ran his winning campaign for county commissioner. Now we're doing his reelection and his daughter has taken a year off from college and is paid staff in Hillary's Washington DC campaign headquarters...what an incredible experience for a young woman. I am thrilled for her...win or lose. No losers here.


OMG...Richardson?? Cmu....No Matter, You (5.00 / 1) (#123)
by PssttCmere08 on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:55:58 PM EST

came to your senses and we love ya!


how very cool! (5.00 / 1) (#132)
by kempis on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:03:39 PM EST

And, hey, don't feel bad about Richardson. I liked him too--until the debates got underway and I was underwhelmed. But he looked great on paper--thanks in large part to Bill Clinton, who was responsible for building his resume'.


: I giggled a little about Richardson (none / 0) (#144)
by ruffian on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:24:29 PM EST

but I do that everytime I think of him now. It was no offense meant to cmugirl. I too thought he looked great on paper before I actually saw him in action.

Thanks cmugirl (5.00 / 2) (#138)
by ruffian on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:09:59 PM EST

I'm really glad to know the love gets to Hillary. We all wish we could give her a big hug.

I've never believed so strongly that someone deserved to be president. I'm a practical person, one of the things that drew me to her to being with, and I always believe that the thing that makes the most sense will eventually happen, no matter how off kilter things are temporarily. I just hope 'eventually' is this year. Our country needs her so much!


Inspiring speech and great victory (5.00 / 6) (#90)
by stillife on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:43:00 PM EST

Since I'm maxed out, my husband just sent a contribution.

When he sees the credit card bill, he may divorce me. =)

Well, you can always get another husband (5.00 / 8) (#100)
by Democratic Cat on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:45:55 PM EST

but Hillary as President is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. :-)


: HA! (5.00 / 1) (#117)
by leis on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:52:53 PM EST

: DemCat....That Was Priceless! (5.00 / 1) (#125)
by PssttCmere08 on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:56:40 PM EST

Well, we all have to make sacrifices (none / 0) (#139)
by ruffian on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:12:05 PM EST

Hope he was not that great a husband ;-)


I'm going to save these comments (none / 0) (#160)
by Cream City on Tue May 20, 2008 at 09:30:04 PM EST

to send to my spouse next Tuesday night again. He gets weary of my debate nights -- haven't missed a one, not even when I came in early from the beach in Mexico -- and my Tuesday primary nights, with me positioned here at what I call my "world headquarters for Clinton, Wisconsin branch" -- computer in front of me, tv to the right of me, cat basket to the left of me, old dorm fridge brought in full of cold caffeine and plugged in a few feet from me so that I need not miss a moment.

I'm considering a cot next to the computer. Heck, on Tuesday primary nights, I don't hit the bed 'til hours after he does, anyway. And if he says a thing, I'll send him this thread and tell him that we all have to make sacrifices for Hillary.

Love that line. :-)


I was delighted to hear her (5.00 / 5) (#105)
by oculus on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:46:50 PM EST

include that glass ceiling language in her speech.

Crowley: obviously these are 'true believers' (5.00 / 2) (#111)
by Ellie on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:48:25 PM EST

"Envelope stuffers" Jeez, I hate this diminishment not only of Clinton as candidate but the continual effort to paint her votership as "wrong" in some way.

Well at least she didn't flat out call the crowd racists.

(Presumably unlike Obama's audiences: portrayed as idealistic, modern, hip and drawn to his magical charisma. Newwwwwwp, no envelope stuffers there!)

I haven't seen the recording or checked the transcript on this, but earlier Donna Brazile was damning Sen Clinton's performance with faint praise. The Dems need to stop using her as a party spokeswoman, since she's asked to speak on behalf of HRC and BO but often signals to the rest of the panel that the anti-HRC swarm is on.

It's disgusting. I know it's a cliche that the Dems are self-immolating, but Brazile long ago lost any right to represent the party, and she should be tossed off the Roolz committee as an Obama mole.

: Watch on c-span. No commenters (5.00 / 1) (#122)
by Joan in VA on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:55:45 PM EST

to bring you down after a great Hillary speech!

Tammy Bruce, a Fox News Contributer (5.00 / 1) (#131)
by zfran on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:00:49 PM EST

just said that by Geraldine Ferraro saying today that she might not vote for Sen. Obama is a signal to all dem voters to vote their conscience.

Taylor Marsh (5.00 / 2) (#133)
by Kathy on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:04:43 PM EST

has a clip of the interview. She was talking about the earlier debate where Clinton got sh!t for two hours, compared to the fifteen minutes Obama got, and said something like, "Men don't like to hear this, but women know the difference between fifteen minutes and two hours."


: Bwaaa! (none / 0) (#142)
by davnee on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:19:05 PM EST

"Men don't like to hear this, but women know the difference between fifteen minutes and two hours."
That may be the best line of all time to sum up the "gender gap" in this primary and in this party.

Kudos to G. Ferraro for speaking her mind (5.00 / 1) (#140)
by bridget on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:12:45 PM EST

I am glad she did. Have been thinking about that quite a bit altho my mind has been made up for quite some time now.


KY crowd was great! (5.00 / 0) (#158)
by Terry M on Tue May 20, 2008 at 09:23:09 PM EST

Hillary as always was inspirational and was obviously speaking to the supers. I did not get a sense that she was resigned to being the VP. While such would be historic, assuming Obama could carry the top rung (a big assumption), I hope she stays in the Senate. The VP is generally a nothing job (Cheney is the exception). Given her popular vote total at the end of this primary season, she'll have a lot of clout nationally and she can make that work to her advantage in the Senate leadership structure. Her star is rising - she should not hitch to something which may just be a flash in the pan, imho. Hillary has really done a lot for her image over this primary season. I supported her from the get-go b/c of her experience, but I really like her now. I suspect I am not the only one who has gone from being a supporter to a genuine fan.

Best wishes to Sen. Kenneday and to Gov. Patterson too.

BTW, I really hate the cable news networks. I only watch enough on primary nights to be sure I don't miss Hillary's speeches. I am far happier person since I gave up my cable news habit. If I never hear Donna Brazile again, I'll be really, really happy.

Beschloss on NewsHour: Hillary 5 times better now (5.00 / 0) (#161)
by jawbone on Tue May 20, 2008 at 09:31:33 PM EST

Michael Beschloss said tonight that Hillary is five times a better candidate today than she was in January (I think that was his comparison time frame). He added that Obama was also better, but it was clear he was deeply impressed with how much Hillary has improved her connection with voters.

He also said the plusses of the long primary outweigh any negatives for the Dems. He said the frontloading of the primary system for the Dems has lead to some less than stellar candidates in terms of how well they can campaign.

I'm kinda liking Hillary as VP (1.00 / 1) (#18)
by sarissa on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:24:55 PM EST

Maybe it'll work out that way.

Lanny Davis said on Fox (5.00 / 3) (#28)
by angie on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:26:56 PM EST

that "I'm not going to say she isn't going to be the nominee. But, dealing with a very big 'if' then she will stay in RFK's senate seat where she can make the most difference." And I wholeheartedly endorse that -- we've hashed this issue a 1000 times on this site, and I'm not swayed one bit.


Amen, sister! (5.00 / 4) (#35)
by stillife on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:28:57 PM EST

I want her to stay as my Senator. She can do more good in that role than cleaning up Obama's messes. Let him sink or swim on his own.


If need be . . . (5.00 / 2) (#44)
by nycstray on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:30:34 PM EST

we'll take her back! ;)


: Second that emotion! (5.00 / 2) (#68)
by A little night musing on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:37:32 PM EST

She's well set to be a powerful force in the country whatever happens.
I'm very proud she's my Senator.

Yuck, I'm not ready (none / 0) (#82)
by abfabdem on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:40:06 PM EST

to consider that option yet!


No, no, no (none / 0) (#159)
by margph on Tue May 20, 2008 at 09:25:10 PM EST

Sorry, that would be backwards. Hillary for POTUS or I'm only a down ticket voter.


"at the top of our ticket" (1.00 / 5) (#41)
by sarissa on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:30:13 PM EST

I wonder if there will be one last big push to move Obama to be back of the GE bus?

Uh oh, cue the Obamapolice (5.00 / 0) (#58)
by blogtopus on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:34:31 PM EST

If anything can be possibly interpreted as racist, they will find it. But I hope you're right, that there is a last push to have Obama be the maid of honor and not the bride. :-D


don't say maid (none / 0) (#127)
by diplomatic on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:58:30 PM EST

: They're coming for me now (5.00 / 1) (#134)
by blogtopus on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:05:15 PM EST

Save Yourselves...!!!

Just need one word to sum up BO supporters (none / 0) (#167)
by Boo Radly on Tue May 20, 2008 at 10:28:41 PM EST

Nasty


She does not seem as fired up (none / 0) (#15)
by oculus on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:23:32 PM EST

as after WV. Perhaps subdued because of Senator Kennedy's condition.

I agree... (none / 0) (#45)
by madamab on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:30:35 PM EST

I don't even know him and I am totally bummed out.

:-(


: I'm literally "drowning" (1.00 / 4) (#53)
by sarissa on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:32:03 PM EST

in tears.

By the way (none / 0) (#34)
by Edgar08 on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:28:42 PM EST

Can someone please reference for the group the last thing it was said about Sen. Clinton by Senator Kennedy?

I'm willing to be a little forgiving of (5.00 / 5) (#46)
by angie on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:30:54 PM EST

those remarks -- in light of the brain tumor, which really can cause people to say things they might not have -- not that he didn't "mean" them, but he might not have said them. Maybe I'm being too soft-hearted here, but I was really shocked when he said those things about her and thought at the time it was out of character for him. So, I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt now.


Remarks (5.00 / 1) (#74)
by chrisvee on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:38:15 PM EST

Here are those remarks. I remember them. I didn't like them at the time and I still don't like them. But that doesn't change the sadness I feel about Senator Kennedy's illness. I'm glad that Senator Clinton can rise above and be gracious in her remarks.

I always love watching Hillary and Chelsea hug. So much love.

Oh, time to report on Obama fundraising numbers. Let's not forget it's all about the money.


He was wrong. (none / 0) (#71)
by oldpro on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:37:47 PM EST

It wasn't the first time.

Give it a rest today, Edgar....


Well (none / 0) (#136)
by Edgar08 on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:07:44 PM EST

We can forget that he was wrong.

We should not forget how Clinton did him right despite what he said, and I felt it was worth it to juxtapose the two sets of statements.


: OK....I hear you. (none / 0) (#168)
by oldpro on Tue May 20, 2008 at 10:37:27 PM EST

Seattle Times columnist - 5/14 (none / 0) (#87)
by Josey on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:41:08 PM EST

>>>Meanwhile, Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy, unable to contain himself, administered one last kick to Clinton's dignity by opining that the New York senator lacks the "real leadership" needed for the job of vice president. He said that Obama should pick someone who is "in tune with his appeal for the nobler aspirations of the American people."


Ted is old and sick. (5.00 / 2) (#99)
by madamab on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:45:51 PM EST

He certainly made a mistake saying those things about Obama and HRC.

That doesn't mean he doesn't have a great legacy to celebrate.


It seems to me (5.00 / 2) (#119)
by Steve M on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:53:46 PM EST

that it takes a classy lady to write off those comments and keep matters in perspective.

One thing I've always liked about the Clintons is how they seem to understand that people say negative things about you in politics and that it doesn't have to be taken personally. The statements made about Bill and race during this primary are a notable exception and I understand why.


Hillary has forgiven worse things said (5.00 / 2) (#141)
by ruffian on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:17:25 PM EST

about her. She understands the overblown rhetoric of campaigns.


: Oh, I think the Clintons may forgive (5.00 / 1) (#163)
by Cream City on Tue May 20, 2008 at 09:35:53 PM EST

but never forget. Bill is Irish, and that's the Irish way. Never forget who your enemies are, and keep 'em in front of you, or they'll stab you in the back, begorrah.
Unquote, from my great-grandmother who could say it in Gaelic, which she spoke 'til the day she died at 95. And she still remembered all those who had done her and hers wrong -- and prayed for them, she said.
I think she was praying that they'd ended up in a different place from where she is today, looking down and enjoying this greatly! She was a suffragist. :-)

For those of who are pop-music (none / 0) (#77)
by oculus on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:39:01 PM EST

impaired, what is the music after her speech?

: CNN.com cut the stream (none / 0) (#109)
by Josey on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:48:07 PM EST

as soon as Hillary ended her victory speech.

: Our Country by John Mellencamp? (none / 0) (#116)
by Joan in VA on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:51:36 PM EST

: Living on a Prayer (Bon Jovi) I think (none / 0) (#118)
by Ellie on Tue May 20, 2008 at 07:53:08 PM EST

I was on hors d'oeuvres detail.
(It's what a non-gender exclusive group eats to watch the returns and various sports.)

NBC did nothing but ridicule, question, and (none / 0) (#135)
by bridget on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:05:26 PM EST

criticize Hillary after the Speech.

I had to switch off again.

If Fox is the GOP channel NBC really is the Obama channel. I only listened a few minutes and and the put-downs came hard and fast. I didn't hear them say one single positive thing about Hillary.

Basically assuring each other that there is no way HC can win and counting the ways she was wrong. They even laughed out loud when ridiculing HC's speech. It is v. upsetting.

This has to be the worst campaign coverage ever in USA history.

No wonder Obama believes he will be President in a few months.

I did too (none / 0) (#143)
by ruffian on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:20:03 PM EST

Could not take Matthews going on about evil Clintonian 'positioning' and 'triangulation'. Because, you see, Obama is the only pure man.

I wish I knew what channel Fox was - maybe I would try them. I'll have to look it up some day, Right now it is CNN with the sound off.


: I only get MSNBC in my office (none / 0) (#169)
by IzikLA on Tue May 20, 2008 at 11:34:39 PM EST

And you are absolutely right. Even by KO and Matthews' standards, it was a disgusting display tonight. Truly not a positive word. Then, while driving home, I stupidly listened to Malloy on Talk Left Radio (and had to hear a hateful ad from Randi Rhodes). It is unbelievable to me that these so-called leftie Democrats are still gleefully tearing into Hillary Clinton's character, her campaign, and her supporters. Truly, she never had a chance. The fact that she is hanging in because of the voters there is an amazing testament to her as a person.
I really suggest they start learning how to spew that vitriol towards McCain and the Republicans or they will all be sorely disappointed.

Wolfe: contrasts Oregon voters 'sophisticated' (none / 0) (#137)
by Ellie on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:08:12 PM EST

... compared to KY doofuses who supported Clinton.

Why? Oregon voters know how to mail stuff in. Wow.

No wonder these awesomely intelligent voters are down with the Unity Pony Express!, a revolutionary new technology.

Someday, Hillary supporting creativity-challenged dumb clucks will snail their way into relevence.

I had a VERY strong sense (none / 0) (#147)
by rise hillary rise on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:43:16 PM EST

as I listened to her speech, and the words from both camps this week, the Hillary and Obama have made a deal. My prediction: she will either be VP or she will hand pick the candidate.

Knowing our girl she will drive a very hard bargain in terms of portfolio if she does sign on as VP, because Obama knows that in order to win he has to have her supporters.

I am not convinced that I would support a "Unity Ticket"-that remains for Obama to close the deal. I will NOT vote for him under any circumstancesif she is not on the ticket, though. I will drop my Dem affiliation.

Dropped mine already (5.00 / 0) (#148)
by smott on Tue May 20, 2008 at 08:45:21 PM EST

...after Brazile's remarks.
She doesn't need me, and the feeling's mutual. When I get the new Indie card, I'm tearing up the old one and mailing it to Donna!


Different speech??? (5.00 / 0) (#162)
by margph on Tue May 20, 2008 at 09:35:13 PM EST

You must have been listening to a different speech than the one I heard. She made no statement that I would read as anything other than PERSEVERING, PUSHING AHEAD. Did you hear GIVING UP????? No. No.


: I said nothing about "giving up." (none / 0) (#166)
by rise hillary rise on Tue May 20, 2008 at 09:49:50 PM EST

Politics is politics, and most of all our girl wants to win. She knows that the obstacles to the nomination are all but insurmountable. and as her consultant said, she's almost out of runway.
she deserves this vastly more than Obama, for her dedication, her smarts, her hard work. Sadly I do not think that she will get the nomination. I think she knows it too. there has been a sea change in the campaigns in the last several days-a subtle but immense shift in tone. I think Obama sees the writing on the wall too-that he can win the nomination with his primary and caucus stunts, but he's gonna blow the GE without her wholehearted support.
one of my friends who was an early donor to the campaign says that there are negotiations underway with the Gov of NY to appoint Bill to replace her in the Senate-to keep him out from underfoot in the WH, so to speak-and put her in as VP. still not sure I can vote for Obama for president though,