I will Not Vote For An Obama-Hillary Ticket

AAPP: I'm with James Clyburn, the House of Representatives majority whip who said: "At some point, she needs to congratulate the man for having won. Those kinds of things are important to us who grew up in the South with these kinds of slights. That speech cannot be seen as anything but a slight."

http://aapoliticalpundit.blogspot.com/20 08/06/i-will-not-vote-for-obama-hillary. html

Candidly, both Hillary and Bill Clinton have alienated black voters and other Obama supporters with their continued attacks on his character, race and cultural background.

http://aapoliticalpundit.blogspot.com/20 08/06/i-will-not-vote-for-obama-hillary. html



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Re: I will Not Vote For An Obama-Hillary Ticket (2.00 / 2)

Here we go again. I'm dem till it suits me to be a dem unless I get all my sensitivity(s) massaged. If not I'm not a dem..

heh


Rise / Repeat / But for god's sake don't spin!
by aliveandkickin on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:01:19 AM EST

Re: I will Not Vote For An Obama-Hillary Ticket (2.00 / 5)

Well then, you're not a real Democrat.  


by rfahey22 on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:03:43 AM EST

RE: Troll Diary (2.00 / 7)

I'm getting the sense that you are a Republican.

Another anti-Unity troll.


Gobama!
by USArmyParatrooper on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:04:36 AM EST

Re: RE: Troll Diary (2.00 / 5)

I think you're right.  First diary, no previous comments.


Another Clintonista against John McCain
by psychodrew on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:10:25 AM EST
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Re: RE: Troll Diary (1.00 / 1)

your HR and TR abuse has been sent to the admins


by trytobereal on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:38:24 AM EST
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Huh? (2.00 / 1)

Who have I HR'd or TR'd recently?  Link to a comment I inappropriately HR'd or TR'd.


Another Clintonista against John McCain
by psychodrew on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:45:12 AM EST
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That's what I thought. n/t (2.00 / 1)


Another Clintonista against John McCain
by psychodrew on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 06:34:47 PM EST
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Pot, kettle. (none / 0)

Seeing's how you just went through and baselessly TR'ed an entire series of my comments.


John McCain: He flunked ECON 101.
by Shem on Sun Jun 08, 2008 at 12:25:35 PM EST
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Re: RE: Troll Diary (none / 0)

Has yours?


It's time to restore balance and fairness to our economy,... It's time to stop giving tax cuts to corporations that ship jobs overseas... - Barack Obama
by Lefty Coaster on Thu Jun 12, 2008 at 11:54:14 PM EST
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Yep----Just as I suspected many of the (2.00 / 3)

Hillary Haters were not really Obama supporters in the first place.  They were Republican trolls looking to divide our party via Operation Chaos.  Now that we are united,  they have no place else to go.  Look for them to attempt to fuel people's primary resentments and extend them all the way to November.  

Best thing we can do is to recognize them for what they are---and not get distracted in our goal to defeat McCain.


Another proud Hillary Clinton supporter for Obama
by Sandy1938 on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:32:55 AM EST
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Re: I will Not Vote For An Obama-Hillary Ticket (2.00 / 12)

Perhaps we should just exile the Clintons to Siberia?  Would that make you happy?

Obama won this contest fair and square, but he BARELY won.  You may want to put Hillary out to pasture but she has a base of supporters who won't put up with that.

Get over it.


Another Clintonista against John McCain
by psychodrew on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:06:42 AM EST

Re: I will Not Vote For An Obama-Hillary Ticket (2.00 / 9)

Screw Clyburn. He is an  asshole pork barrel earmarker who gleefully injected race into the contest in South Carolina. After all the two Clintons have done for the AA community this is the definition of ingratitude. If Barack loses in Nov it will only be because of jerks like Clyburn.


by rocky on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:07:48 AM EST

clowns like him (2.00 / 2)

are what may have brought out racial resentments. People playing the race card to get their way, along with the likes Jesse Jackson Jr. don't help this. I'm am just waiting for these losers to blame the Clintons if Obama loses.


by Lakrosse on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:16:22 AM EST
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With all due respect... (2.00 / 2)

...the Obama camp are masters at certain aspects of this game...including knowing how to exert pressure on key opinion leaders to move them into alignment with their goals.

There are dozens and dozens of stories about how the Obama camp pressed certain delegates to come over to their side, and I'm certain the Clyburn was on the business end of much of that pressure, too.

This past Tuesday, there were countless stories and references to key Clinton delegates and opinion leaders--all elected officials--being threatened with primary opposition and related, practical political retribution, if they didn't get in line behind Obama.

I want to be clear here, I do NOT view this as a negative as far as the Obama camp's activities are concerned. They are masters at the craft of politics. It's what they do. It's what they should do. And, it's what they did. I'm sure the Clinton campaign engaged in the same tactics. I don't hold it against either campaign.

But, I'm sure--I'm virtually certain in fact--that just like Congressman Lewis in neighboring Georgia--Clyburn was subjected to intense pressure to move into alignment with Obama's other key supporters, and to do so before the results were in this past Tuesday.

I don't think a quick rush to judgement against Clyburn is appropriate. In fact, I don't think any adverse judgement of Clyburn's actions is appropriate, especially now that this is water under the bridge.

We'll probably never know all the factors affecting his decision to do what he did when he did as far as this type of thing's concerned. And, more importantly, at this point, it's irrelevant.


by bobswern on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 12:04:02 PM EST
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Re: With all due respect... (2.00 / 2)

This is not a rush to judgment.

Clyburn claimed he was neutral until last Tuesday.

The truth is he has used the power of his position,  and by his words and actions put himself squarely in the Obama camp before the South Carolina primary.

He helped nurture the lie that the Clintons are racists.

What you consider water under the bridge is considered by some Clinton supporters to be an egregious act that should not be forgotten.


"No self-respecting woman should wish or work for the success of a party that ignores her." - Susan B. Anthony
by feelfree on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 12:31:26 PM EST
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whoa. (2.00 / 1)

hang on bob.  didnt clyburn commit on of the most egregious smears on HRC (IMHO)?  namely that a couple of months ago - he said it was the clintons plan to destroy BO so that she could run in 2012.  thats like wingbat internet talk and the highest ranking AA in the govt is parroting this all over the media?  he ought to be ashamed.


"Democracy! Bah! When I hear that I reach for my feather Boa!" Allen Ginsberg
by canadian gal on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 06:48:16 PM EST
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Nah...it's divisive jerks like this diarist! n/t (2.00 / 3)


by bobswern on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:34:18 AM EST
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Re: I will Not Vote For An Obama-Hillary Ticket (2.00 / 1)

the only candidate that attacked the other one's character was Obama campaign- Start with David Geffen calling Clintons liars, at every chance Obama said" She will do anything to win" Disingenuous", Kerry for Obama" the President is abusing the truth" So go dont get me started with your bullshit.


by rocky on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:11:04 AM EST

Fine, (2.00 / 3)

You would appear not to trust Barack Obama's judgment if it's his judgment that his and the country's best interests are served by such a ticket.  So tell me, why were you for Obama in the first place if you couldn't trust him to make such a decision?


That's it, baby; let's go win this election!
by Beltway Dem on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:12:43 AM EST

Re: I will Not Vote For An (none / 0)

Your vote is your own.  I cannot tell you not to be offended.

I would suggest, however, that you consider what happens if McCain wins.


by Reaper0Bot0 on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:15:49 AM EST

You're a phony Democrat (2.00 / 3)

who has no honor for the Clintons, your party, and your countrymen and country. If it weren't Bill neutralizing issues like crime and welfare, a black man would never be electable in this country.


by Lakrosse on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:18:03 AM EST

Re: You're a phony Democrat (2.00 / 1)

your abuse of HR's has been reported


by zerosumgame on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:31:13 AM EST
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Re: You're a phony Democrat (none / 0)

I'm sorry, but when you accuse a candidate of not really being backed by Democrats, you are insulting and smearing the Clintons.


by Lakrosse on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:38:57 AM EST
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Re: You're a phony Democrat (2.00 / 1)

that did not happen here and is pure abuse

http://www.mydd.com/comments/2008/6/6/22 3310/5242/148?mode=alone;showrate=1#148


by zerosumgame on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:43:36 AM EST
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this is not abuse (none / 0)

he deserved the rating. never accuse another candidate of being a GOP plant. he did. after all, we are supposed to be espousing unity, not division. that comment deserved the hide rate.


by Lakrosse on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:47:34 AM EST
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Re: this is not abuse (2.00 / 0)

no, he refered to a polling result that was reported and never claimed HRC was a 'plant', totally unjustified.


by trytobereal on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 04:58:42 PM EST
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re (2.00 / 4)

As has been pointed out elsewhere no matter what happens from now until the end of time Bill Clinton will ALWAYS be the 42nd President and the only two term Democrat in over 40 years. Its not helpful to the party to keep this BS up.


by rossinatl on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:20:31 AM EST

Has diarist been in a coma for past week? (2.00 / 3)

This diary is not only grossly divisive, but downright belligerent and irrelevant!

It's as if the diarist has been in a coma for the past few days and decided upon coming out of unconsciousness that the first thing they were going to do was post something on MyDD!

Read a damn newspaper or something, please!


by bobswern on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:32:04 AM EST

Re: I will Not Vote For An Obama-Hillary Ticket (2.00 / 2)


by Kysen on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:35:38 AM EST

Try and catch up. (none / 0)

You                  Us
 .                     .....

Leave it be. Or maybe you can go talk to Peggy Noonan.


"Hey, check it out. You just had yourself a glue OD. So you're learning another lesson. Don't do too much glue, or your night sucks."
by vcalzone on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:38:46 AM EST

That makes you an idiot. (2.00 / 2)

I don't want to see Hillary on the ticket either, but what you're proposing is so fucking childish I feel like handing you a pacifier.


by highgrade on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:41:40 AM EST

Re: That makes you an idiot. (2.00 / 2)

LET me see...you want Hillary Clinton's voters, but you...do not believe she should be on the SAME ticket...

Okay, the way I see it: Obama will make his choice on being on the ticket, and it's Hillary supporters right to make their choice for president...

IN REGARDS TO FOLLOWING THE RULES, this is not RUSSIA or Some SOCIALISM/COMMUNISM GOVERNMENT. (IF THESE ARE CONSIDERED THE NEW PARADIGMS OF THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT, THEN COUNT ME OUT!)

I'm an American and I follow the spirit of the Law and not the Letter (especially considering what the SuperDelegates have done).

Obama supporters, keep in mind that Hillary is not doing this for you, but for unifying the Democratic Party. You going to need their votes or face a split in the party...


by Check077 on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 12:12:04 PM EST
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I Hate the Hillary Haters (none / 0)

Hillary won't cause Obama to lose one black vote.
But she just might be his bridge to blue collar whites and women.
by hypopg on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:42:20 AM EST

quoting from an Obama supporter.... (2.00 / 1)

Who cares?


by soyousay on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:46:17 AM EST

I kindly invite the diarist to go fuck him/herself (2.00 / 5)

and await any TRs that may come as a result.

Let 'em rip.  I can handle it.


My name is Barney Gumble, and I'm an alcoholic. Lisa: This is a girl scouts meeting. Barney: Is it, or is it you girls can't admit that you have a problem?
by PJ Jefferson on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:47:53 AM EST

Wrong (2.00 / 1)

This attitude is just as poisonous as "I won't vote for Obama because of the sexism." A refusal to vote for Obama is a tacit (or explicit) vote for McCain. And that means lax enforcement of civil rights laws, more racist Justice Department policies, and a Supreme Court hostile to the rights of minorities.


by elrod on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:54:22 AM EST

Re: I will Not Vote For An Obama-Hillary Ticket (2.00 / 1)

If he doesn't pick Kucinich, I'm voting writing in Mitt-Romney for Preznit and my next door neighbor (on the north side - not that dweeb to the south!) for veep. Don't try to talk me out of it. My mind is made up. Rise Herman (the neighbor) Rise!

PUMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


by xdem on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:59:22 AM EST

Amazing. (2.00 / 6)

You would reject the first viable AA candidate for the presidency, simply because you don't like that mean white lady? That's beyond pathetic. It's also incredibly petty and nearly incomprehensible, especially considering how hard Clinton supporters like myself plan to work for Obama.

You are the definition of absurd. Kindly bugger off. Thanks in advance.


Even John McCain lusts after teh engels.
by sricki on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 11:59:44 AM EST

Re: Amazing. (2.00 / 1)

Hey!  She is not a mean white lady!


by observer11 on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 01:22:34 PM EST
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Yes, I realize that. ;) n/t (2.00 / 1)


Even John McCain lusts after teh engels.
by sricki on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 01:27:23 PM EST
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what character? (none / 0)

what your man done in his life?


Welcome to a Landslide without white Working class, Latinos, Women, Seniors and holding-on sweeties
by engels on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 12:03:46 PM EST

blah blah blah (none / 0)

Are you an Obama supporter? If so, PLEASE try and live the words that he pushes. These are the words that drew so many to him...

Hope, Unity and Change


Washington Woman

Progressive Blue

by kevin22262 on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 12:21:54 PM EST

Re: (2.00 / 2)

The Clintons didn't attack Obama's race, culture or background.

This kind of hateful, divisive nonsense doesn't help party unity.

Everything Clinton did was twisted by some Obama supporters. So she concedes today rather than on tuesday, how is that a slight?


by liberalj on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 12:46:53 PM EST

Re: I will Not Vote For An Obama-Hillary Ticket (none / 0)

Oh Feh! JFK and LBJ hated eachother and their supporters were very different. Somehow they managed. FDR and Truman hated eachother. Somehow they managed.

I endorsed Obama shortly before the NY primary. But I would have voted for and worked for Hillary had she won. To not vote for the two as a team is just plain foolish. You want me reading your stuff, you better start with a less foolish premise.


by mole333 on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 01:07:10 PM EST

Re: I will Not Vote For An Obama-Hillary Ticket (2.00 / 1)

Wow, another really useful diary.  

Can't get enough of these.

Love your passion, but not your message.


Obama/Adam West or Bruce Campbell or Lucy Lawless '08
by Purple with Green Stipes and Pink Polka Dots Dem on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 01:47:50 PM EST

Re: I will Not Vote For An Obama-Hillary Ticket (none / 0)

"I'm with James Clyburn, the House of Representatives majority whip who said: "At some point, she needs to congratulate the man for having won. Those kinds of things are important to us who grew up in the South with these kinds of slights. That speech cannot be seen as anything but a slight." '--aappundit

Oh please, you and Clyburn get over yourselves already. The Hispanics are right at your heels and will stamp out this lop-sided advantage in the near future. Don't forget even Obama has to turn West in search of more votes. You and Clyburn have maxed out the race thing and let's face it, even Obama is not listening to you.

Its funny that you and Clyburn only have the stomach to fight fellow Democrats like Bill Clinton, one of the few presidents who raised African American living standards. You show less intensity and anger against George Bush who has reduced African American gains virtual economic rubble; to foreclosures, bankruptcy, worsening child mortality and ill health. You can't even tell  your enemies from your allies I feel sorry for you.


by superetendar on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 03:52:05 PM EST

Re: I will Not Vote For An Obama-Hillary Ticket (none / 0)

Then leave.  If Hillary is the VP then thats who we support.  You don't like it, don't let the door hit you where the good lord split you.  


http://www.imvotingrepublican.com/ McCain Sucks!
by yitbos96bb on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 07:19:29 PM EST

Re: I will Not Vote For An Obama-Hillary Ticket (none / 0)

Good riddance to you and Clyburn!  Clyburn was supposed to be nuetral all during this primary but all he did was fan the flames of hatred by trying to paint the Clintons as racists.  


by orionwest on Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 08:06:20 PM EST


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