Posts tagged with "Hillary Clinton"
Monday, 3. November 2008, 13:57:10
Republican, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, Rudy Giuliani
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Well we are finally at the end of this presidential election. It has been a long haul. This was the first presidential season since I went politically conservative. I remember getting excited about who the possible Republican contenders would be. But in early 2007, it did not look all that good. I admit I was looking to Christian folks like Jerry Falwell and Dr. James Dobson for a little help in choosing a candidate to support. Well Rev. Falwell went to be with the Lord and Dr. Dobson for a long time acted like he was not going to vote at all. The early projected Republican front runner was Rudy Giuliani who I did not like.
On the Democratic side, the big surprise was Sen. Barack Obama becoming part of the presidential candidate equation. In my household back then, no one thought he had any kind of a chance; even after viewing his presidential contender announcement in very cold weather to an extremely large and enthusiastic white crowd. We all believed the Democratic nominee was going to be Sen. Hillary Clinton.
Remember those seemingly endless pre primary debates? And then the primaries/caucuses started. The debates continued on with candidates from both major political parties dropping out due to poor early primary showings. I was so relieved when Rudy Giuliani dropped out after his poor showing in Florida. I also remember how flabbergasted my mother was when Sen. Obama won the Iowa caucuses. After that she would get her back up if she heard anyone say that Sen. Obama could not be president.
By the start of the primaries, I had decided on supporting Mike Huckabee, but Sen. John McCain clinched the Republican presidential nomination. I really wished I had gotten a chance to vote while all the Republican candidates where still competitive. I had changed my political party to Republican so that I could vote for Huckabee, but the candidate decision had already been decided on the Republican side long before the PA late April primary.
I was okay with McCain. I think I would have been okay with any of the Republican candidates other than you know who and maybe Ron Paul. It is miraculous how McCain received the primary votes to get the specified number of delegates to become the Republican presidential nominee. After all, his candidacy was dead in the water for such a long time. As a Huckabee supporter, I was glad to see Sen. McCain helping to knock Mr. Giuliani out of the running.
Sens. McCain and Obama became their party nominees and picked their running mates. The choice of Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin did wonders for Sen. McCain. She brought a lot of conservatives who were not going to vote for Sen. McCain back into the fold. Despite Gov Palin’s popularity (she draws a bigger crowd than Sen. McCain), she still has her detractors, especially among the mid eastern Republican establishment.
This is a historic election no matter how you look at it. I cannot vote until tomorrow (no early voting in PA). I can't wait. The polls have been all over the place, so we will see, but at the beginning of all of this, did you ever think that the two major presidential candidates would end up being Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama?
Thursday, 28. August 2008, 08:00:00
Democrat, Hillary Clinton, Liberals, Bill Clinton
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I thought there just might be a bit of a rumble with the Hillary Clinton delegates. Some of her angry supporters had indicated they would not go down without a fight since Sen. Obama did not make her his VP running mate. I wondered what the shenanigans would be with the roll call vote. In the past roll call voting made Wednesday night the longest convention night, but not this time. Even though I had heard that the Sen. Clinton and the New York delegation was going to do something, I was still in for a surprise.
The roll call vote started with some state delegates voting for Sen. Clinton. A few states yielded to one another until they got to the state of New York. Sen. Clinton was escorted in and made an acclamation to unify the party by making Sen. Obama the official Democratic nominee. After the acclamation by Sen. Clinton, the rest of the roll call vote was suspended and Barack Obama was declared officially the Democratic presidential nominee.
The C-SPAN camera panned over the audience to teary joyful faces of color after the historic Obama presidential nominee declaration. All I could think of was my father. If he was still with us, he would have been glued to the TV set during the roll call vote. He would have admitted that Sen. Obama lacked experience, but then debated that the politicians with experience have done their fair share of messing up this country. President Bush would have been his first example.
Bill Clinton and the VP nominee, Sen. Joe Biden gave the kind of impressive speeches that liberal Democrats love. Biden’s son Beau who is Delaware’s Attorney General and about to be deployed to Iraq, glowingly spoke about his father and family. He brought Michelle Obama and some delegates to tears. Beau Biden went on to speak on his father’s liberal disposition and accomplishments in the Senate. After Sen. Biden’s speech, Senator Obama popped in to end what was a good evening for the Democrats.
The speeches in general last night had threads of Sen. McCain as a Bush clone, being out of touch with hard working people and veterans and ending the unnecessary Iraqi war. I just think of where I was politically in 2004. I would have been ecstatic with a tear stained joyful face last night, if I still had my 2004 political brain.
Wednesday, 27. August 2008, 07:45:00
Democratic Convention, John McCain, Liberals, Stephanie Tubbs Jones
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Only a few speeches last night at the Democratic convention were about successful upward mobility, while most of the liberal speeches pretty much characterized being down and out. The theme, ‘Whoa is Me’ is the real Democratic convention theme. Speech after speech emphasized what Americans do not have. There was some criticism of the first night being too quiet about the opponent, Sen. John McCain and the Republicans. Well they made some corrections to that last night. Many speeches included the ‘McCain does not know your pain’ theme.
The only emotional moment for me happened early before all primetime news networks’ cameras were turned on. Democrats paid tribute to their leaders who have passed on. I was moved by the tribute to the late Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, who died last week. I have shifted away form her liberal brand of politics, but I admired her loyal support of Sen. Hillary Clinton during the primary season. She would not budge despite her colleagues jumping ship for Sen. Obama. Rep. Tubbs Jones also was on the end of dirty name calling and received many nasty threats due to her unflagging support of Sen. Clinton.
Sen. Clinton gave her uniting/healing ‘I’m out (for now). Give your vote to Barack Obama speech.’ She did a pretty good job. Much is being made about of Sen. Clinton’s supporters crossing over to vote for Sen. John McCain. Well they can come; but really, these Hillary Clinton people are coming across like big time sore losers. It was a close primary, but Sen. Obama achieved the required delegate count to be the party’s nominee. When it was all added up Sen. Clinton had an historic campaign, but did not attain that magic delegate number.
Even though I did not watch gavel to gavel last night, it was easy to see that it was another bad times liberal fest night. Speech after speech including Sen. Clinton’s traveled the road of government socialistic solutions.
Saturday, 7. June 2008, 19:55:00
Video, Presidential Campaign, Democrat, Politics
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Sen. Hillary Clinton has officially endorsed Sen. Barack Obama and suspended her campaign to be the next president of the United States. I along with those political pundits you read and/or see on TV initially thought she was going to be the Democratic presidential nominee. I even think if I was still a liberal Democrat, I would have voted for Sen. Clinton in the PA primary after a lot of vacillating between her and Sen. Obama.
Maybe because I was viewing the Democratic primaries from a non emotional distance, I did not feel that the Clinton camp carried out any kind of tactics on a racist level. I did not see what all the fuss was about with Geraldine Ferraro. Now, I do have some family members who feel the Sen. Clinton did stoop to using some racist tactics, but if she had become the Democratic presidential nominee, they would have voted for her in November. Read more and see a video about her bowing out here.
Because for the first time, we have a viable black male candidate and viable white female candidate, we saw a lot of unnecessary stupid and ignorant beliefs and behaviors. Sen. Clinton was the brunt of a lot insults. There were a lot of nasty comments about her choice of pantsuits and in general, her womanhood. You can be sure every bad photo of her can be found on the Internet. Men were showing up at Sen. Clinton’s rallies wearing t-shirts plastered with “Iron My Shirts”. One guy posted on free republic that Cindy McCain was a lot better to look at for 4 years than Michelle Obama. Yes, this presidential campaign brought out a lot of sophomoric behavior.
The urban legend of Muslim Obama is still going kind of strong. I read a man’s question and challenge about Sen. Obama being a closet Muslim in the letters to the editor’s section of a Philly newspaper earlier this week. One white woman interviewed during the West Virginia primary, said she voted for Sen. Clinton, because Sen. Obama was a Muslim. I saw a another white woman admit on a cable news program that she voted for Sen. Clinton, because she was not ready for to have a black man become president. Plenty of blacks (including black conservatives) are voting for Obama solely for the reason of finally having a black president, while plenty of women voted for Sen. Clinton solely for the reason of finally having a female president.
If you are wondering why Sen. Clinton’s campaign is suspended instead of coming to a complete halt, I heard on Fox News that it is because she is still soliciting funds to help pay her huge campaign debt. If she stops the campaign, she cannot legally solicit funds.
In conclusion, I do feel that Sen. Clinton’s proposed policies and views on the issues are downright socialist. I remember Sen. Clinton saying that in her presidency some people will have to give up some things so that other can have more things. That is a statement from the pit of socialism. I also feel there is not that much of a difference between Sen. Clinton and Sen. Obama, but Democrats can only have one nominee. Sen. Obama achieved the number of delegates to be it. But thanks go to Sen. Clinton, because her candidacy contributed to one of most exciting primary seasons in a long time.
Thursday, 5. June 2008, 23:58:00
Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Democrat, Bill Clinton
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Note: This is a Chip Bok cartoon
Monday, 2. June 2008, 12:00:00
Trinity United Church, Puerto Rico Primary, Update, Alex Barton
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It has been a busy weekend for Democrats trying to the fix big messes that were of their own doing. I could blog pages on each one of the following recaps and the update, but I am quite sure you would prefer the synopsis. It was a great weekend for all the politcal pundits. Try to tune in on any of the talk radio programs today. It's good.Recap: The Florida/Michigan Delegate DecisionLooking back, Florida and Michigan moved their primaries up in violation to the DNC bi-laws. They were to be disciplined by not having their delegates seated at the August convention. Both Senators Clinton and Obama agreed with the discipline. Sen. Obama took his name off of the Michigan ballot. Many people in both states did not bother to vote, because the discipline would invalidate their votes. This form of discipline which was agreed upon by both Democratic candidates hurt the state’s voters, especially new voters.
Sen. Hillary Clinton is not happy with the decision made on Saturday to seat Michigan and Florida with half votes at the August convention. Sens. Clinton and Obama where both given delegates in proportion to the half votes. She feels she should have additional delegates from Michigan. Her supporters feel she should get all of Michigan’s, since she did receive votes, while Sen. Obama was not on the ballot. Sen. Clinton is going to take this decision to the credentials committee at the convention. A big fight is coming. The Democratic spin is that what has happened is democracy in action and good for the party. I cannot help thinking the Democrats shot themselves in the foot with that disciplinary decision. Read all about it here and here.Recap: Sen. ObamaOver the weekend, Sen. Barack Obama finally left his church, the Trinity United Church in Chicago, Illinois. That was bound to happen. From the former senior pastor, Rev Jeremiah Wright, then to the present pastor, Otis Moss, and now Trinity United’s friend Catholic priest, Father Michael Ffleger with their political racially incensed (not spiritual) sermon/messages, Sen. Obama could not continue to defend this church. The church’s doctrine of Black Theology supersedes the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As I have said before, I could never be a member of that church. Hopefully and Prayerfully, Sen. Obama will be led to a church whose doctrine plain and simple is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Recap: The Puerto Rico PrimarySen. Clinton’s win in Puerto Rico is no big news. The pundits have been projecting a big win for her in there for sometime. She still does not have enough delegates to get the presidential nomination. Although Senator Obama has more delegates, he probably will not get the new number of 2,118 delegates to get the nomination. If the remaining super delegates do not go with him, there will probably be a nasty fight at the national convention in August. After all, Sen. Clinton maintains the majority populace vote and has won all the states Democrats count on and need to win in November. There are a lot of non Democrats loving this, especially conservative radio host, Rush Limbaugh.
An interesting note about Puerto Rico is that as a U. S. territory, voting is only allowed for the primary. Puerto Ricans cannot vote in the November presidential election.Update: the Voted Out Kindergartener SituationFrom Thursday’s post, the Florida kindergarten teacher, Wendy Portillo who had her kindergarten students vote out classmate, Alex Barton has been reassigned – not fired, but termination is still a possibility. Legally her actions do not violate any state laws. Alex’s mother has filed a complaint with school officials. It was right that Ms. Portillo was removed from that classroom. Now was she reassigned to another classroom? If so, she better be under the direct supervision of another teacher in that classroom. But really, she should not be in the classroom at all. Read more here.
Tuesday, 27. May 2008, 23:15:00
Liberals, Verbal Blunder, Libertarians, Politics
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Sen. Clinton
At the beginning of the holiday weekend, Sen. Hillary Clinton responded to the constant question of why she is still in the race with disastrous results. Part of her response sounded as if she was waiting for Sen. Barack Obama to be assassinated like Democratic presidential candidate, Robert Kennedy was in June of 1968. Sen. Clinton made the apologies but was soundly trounced for the comment. My one sister who was originally for Sen. Clinton does not think that part of her response was meant in the way it was received, but she feels Sen. Clinton made a tremendous blunder.
In listening to talk radio, it appears that my sister is in the minority. Most responses from people on talk radio programs that I listened too, felt Sen. Robert Kennedy assignation comment was very calculated. Sen. Clinton sunk way down the shaft with black people according to their reactions on various radio programs.
Bob Barr
Former Georgia congressman Bob Barr became the Libertarian Party’s presidential nominee this past Sunday. He feels as the months move on, his candidacy will grow with supporters. He even says he is not taking votes away from. Sen. McCain. Well, where will he be getting his votes from in order to win? There are not enough Libertarians even along with true independents to elect him.
At the announcement of his candidacy, Mr. Barr projected himself to be the true conservative in this presidential race. That does not sound like he is aiming to win with liberals. Before Mr. Barr secured the nomination, he was starting to make a small dent in the Georgia polling. You can go to http://www.bobbarr2008.com to see how much he is raising since he announced his presidential candidacy on May 12th. Should Sen. McCain be worried?
Wednesday, 21. May 2008, 09:00:00
Kentucky Primary, Republican, Foreign Policy, John McCain
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Democratic Front
We are almost at the end of the presidential primary/caucus season which has been rather long this time around. The Republicans had their presidential nominee early in the season. The Democrats have provided all the drama with their ongoing primary season. Their last 2 primary candidates have yet to reach the required delegate count to secure the nomination, even though one is almost 200 delegates closer and the other one cannot catch up just based on the 2 weeks left in the season.
Sen. Hillary Clinton has overwhelmingly won in Kentucky as she did in West Virginia. Sen. Barack Obama won in Oregon. Both wins were accurately predicted by the political pundits. Sen. Clinton has the popular vote; even more so, if you include the disqualified states of Florida and Michigan. Sen. Obama is closer to the number of delegates needed to win the nomination, but most likely will not get it with the remaining primary/caucuses.
Well, it all comes down to the votes of the remaining undeclared super delegates on who will be the Democratic Nominee; or even worse, the August National Democratic Convention. Republican Front
Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain who secured the required delegates back in the winter is campaigning around the country and has currently raised $22 million dollars. He is showing great character so far by campaigning above the fray. He is clearly sticking to the issues in speaking out against Sen. Obama. Sen. McCain is putting the emphasis on Sen. Obama’s lack of experience and poor judgment in his policy ideas on those who are enemies of the U. S.
Sen. McCain points out that Sen. Obama is willing to talk with Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (who says he wants to wipe Israel off the face of the earth) without preconditions during his first year as president. Sen. McCain also criticized Sen. Obama for his pro negotiation stance with Cuba, because that would be giving hope to the communist dictator regime to continue on. Sen. Obama comes up looking so green and weak against Sen. McCain in these matters. Read more on Sen. McCain assailing Sen. Obama here.
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