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Hillary's Puerto Rico Victory Speech

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Live-blogging: She's walking up amid hugs and cheers and Puerto Rican music.

Thank you so much, I have four words for you, Te Quiero Puerto Rico. I am grateful for this show of overwhelming support. I came to listen to your voices. I hear you, see you and will always stand up for you.

I recognize Sen. Obama and his supporters. We have turned out record numbers of new voters. We must elect a Democratic President. [More..]

I am overwhelmed by the vote today. I need your help. Go to HillaryClinton.com. We have two states left. This election is about your future.

You voted even though people said it wouldn't count. You voted for who you think will be the stronger candidate and you are not alone. You are joining those who have cast more than 17.6 million votes, plus today's votes.

I know people face tough times. I've been impressed by the resourcefulness and resilience of the people here and across the country.

I believe that the people of the US need a champion in the White House. Someone who will be in their corner and on their side.

You want to cut through the sound bites and speeches and get to real solutions.

More people have voted for us than any candidate in the history of presidential primaries. There is no doubt. We are winning the popular vote. The people have spoken.

We are winning the battleground states. She lists them all. Adds Michigan and Florida. You have spoken.

I hope by my second term, regardless of what you decide about the status option, you too will be able to vote for President.

When voting ends on Tuesday, neither Obama nor I will have the necessary delegate number. He will have a slight lead in pledged delegates, I lead in the popular vote. Then it is up to the superdelegates. Which candidate represents the will of the people who have voted in this historic election? Which candidate is best able to lead us to victory in November and is which is best able to lead the US as a nation in the face of challenges at home and abroad.

We are winning the popular vote because we have stood for the core principles of our party.

We are beating John McCain in the key states. We can get the 270 electoral votes to win in November. The voters know who is ready to lead on day 1, who has the experience and knowledge to be President.

Ultimately it's not about me or Obama, but you. It's about the directions we choose. We have to get this right. We cannot afford more of the same of the last four years.

Puerto Ricans made their voices heard today and I want to thank you. Names others.

I want to reiterate, together in my first term, we will enable the status question to be resolved. The people of Puerto Rico deserve the right to choose among the options. P.R. will be treated equally with health care, etc. I will be your champion. Thanks the labor unions.

It has been a joy to work with every union that has been here supporting me. A special word to the Hispanic community across the U.S: I am grateful you have stood by me throughout this campaign. Hispanic/Latino Americans contribute so much to the greatness of this country. To labor, academia, sports, etc. And to expanding the diversity of this country. I am so grateful for and proud of the support you have given me.

Thanks more supporters in P.R., her family and in supporters in S.D. and Montana.

We are compelled by this unique moment in history.

People deserve better from their government. I call on you to travel this final stretch with me. Let's keep fighting for our dreams and what we believe and for each other and America. Thank you and G-d bless.

Great, great speech. Go Hillary!

CNN says she is going to Washington on Wednesday to appeal to superdelegates.

CNN does popular vote total.

Scenario 1: Hillary ahead by almost few hundred thousand, including FL/MI, giving Obama uncommitted MI votes, not caucuses.

Scenario 2: With best caucus estimates, he leads by 50,000.

Scenario 3: Not giving Obama uncommitted MI votes, she wins by 200,000.

So, in 2 of the 3 scenarios, she's ahead in the popular vote.

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    Hope she says she's ahead in the popular vote (5.00 / 10) (#1)
    by Angel on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 04:50:56 PM EST
    and then declares herself the winner!  

    That would be funny... (5.00 / 4) (#21)
    by madamab on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:00:10 PM EST
    since that's what Obama's been doing for months now. ;-)

    [ Parent ]
    She said she's ahead in the (5.00 / 8) (#32)
    by MMW on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:04:34 PM EST
    popular vote and that by her second term she hopes they'll be voting in the presidential elections.

    She rocks!

    [ Parent ]

    She is so confident. (5.00 / 16) (#42)
    by madamab on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:09:03 PM EST
    She really doesn't let the negativity get her down.

    I admire her so much for that. She is the only person who could possibly have survived the enormous pressure to quit - and to come out smelling like a rose after all the manure that's been thrown at her. :-)

    [ Parent ]

    Doesn't she make you proud to be (5.00 / 11) (#58)
    by MMW on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:14:56 PM EST
    a woman? I don't support her because she's female, but I'm dahmed happy she is.

    [ Parent ]
    I'm not a woman (5.00 / 9) (#86)
    by blogtopus on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:23:24 PM EST
    but I completely agree. I'm not voting for her because she's a woman, but that she's probably the most qualified candidate in our nation's history, no kidding.

    That she's a woman just makes it all the sweeter.

    [ Parent ]

    She is inspiration to all (5.00 / 4) (#182)
    by PennProgressive on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:23:37 PM EST
    not just to women. But may be because she is a woman, she has so much strength. I am not a woman. I voted for her and worked for because she is the most qualified candidate.I am now amazed by her courage and ability to work through all adversity.

    [ Parent ]
    Yes, I went into my secret drawer, and .. (none / 0) (#114)
    by jerry on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:33:54 PM EST
    Looks good in preview, but oh jeez, I better hit back and hope there's no browser bug.

    [ Parent ]
    She keeps making me cry...she is such a (5.00 / 6) (#65)
    by PssttCmere08 on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:17:20 PM EST
    fighter and has endured so much...I am sorry that people cannot see how much more qualified and electable Hillary is....

    [ Parent ]
    They see it, they just won't admit it. It goes (5.00 / 7) (#75)
    by Angel on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:20:12 PM EST
    against their desire to vanquish the Clintons once and for all.

    [ Parent ]
    I still don't understand what the Dem Party (5.00 / 6) (#153)
    by bridget on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:02:17 PM EST
    has against the Clintons all of a sudden. AFAIK HC has been a success in the Senate. Besides, They should thank Bill Clinton every day for beating the Repubs and winning the WH for the Dems for 8 years.

    And if Al Gore has something against Hillary I really would like to know what that is. He and his wife should have come out and defended Hillary against the sexism and mysogyny in this campaign long ago. And he knows she had to fight a biased media. He lived thru that himself.

    Pres Carter was a huge disappointment, too.

    And I expected so much more from Tipper Gore.
    The only one who has the guts to stand up for Hillary and women overall seems to be Geraldine Ferraro.

    [ Parent ]

    Rumor has it... (5.00 / 2) (#160)
    by Y Knot on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:08:19 PM EST
    ... that the Gore's and Clinton's never really got along that well.  It didn't help that Al distanced himself from them in the 2000 election.

    Whatever the genesis, I'm not much surprised by his silence throughout this.

    [ Parent ]

    Well, Al Gore got intimidated by the (5.00 / 1) (#200)
    by bridget on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:32:13 PM EST
    "familie values" rightwingers and media and didn't know how to handle it. And he ended up doing it the wrong way.

    I watched them campaign together twice and they seemed to get along v. well. Tipper Gore defended Hillary publicly when she was being accused of all kinds of things. I remember one particular speech she gave during campaign 96. The two couples always looked great together. I do believe things changed around the time of the Impeachment trial.

    I didn't expect anything from them for the longest time, but I do now. His/her silence is wrong.

    btw. Al Gore still seems to think the Dem Party is important. I just received a letter urgently asking for support and $$$. The letter concentrated on the Senate. I wasn't impressed at all to say the least.

    [ Parent ]

    They think they have found (5.00 / 5) (#195)
    by Democratic Cat on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:29:05 PM EST
    a new ATM machine, so they're ready to throw out the old one.

    Clinton has the support of a lot of Dem office-holders and paty insiders. She doesn't have the people at the top, which may not be too surprising. She's more of a threat to them than Obama. IMO.

    [ Parent ]

    Who exactly are the Dems at the top? (none / 0) (#208)
    by bridget on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:46:38 PM EST
    Are we talking about Dean then?

    [ Parent ]
    A Lot of people do see it (5.00 / 8) (#142)
    by Lil on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:51:08 PM EST
    I turned on CNN to check vote totals while I'm hosting a party today. Everybody started saying they don't understand why she is not the leading candidate. Of course they all want me to explain why she's ahead in the popular vote and still losing in the delegate count. Many people said they wish she was the candidate because they don't think Obama will win in the fall. Believe me my extended family does not pay attention to politics like I do and they don't think Obama holds a candle to her.

    [ Parent ]
    Democrats who want Hillary (5.00 / 2) (#218)
    by Prabhata on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 07:03:39 PM EST
    The reason those who support Hillary is that she is a great candidate.  Many, like me, don't support Obama because he is a lousy candidate with shady friends.  I've voted for every Democrat that was sent my way.  When I didn't like the candidate, I supported the Democrat because it was unthinkable to vote for a Republican.  The 2008 primaries have changed my view.  I will not vote for Obama because I don't like him.  Between Obama and McCain, I will vote Republican because I see McCain a better man who's served the country with distinction and has demonstrated more class than Obama.  I'd rather hear a speech or a press conference from McCain than from Obama for the next 4 years.  I don't want someone who was friend with Phleger or Wright for 20 years to occupy the WH or nominate any one to the Supreme Court.

    [ Parent ]
    u-huh (5.00 / 2) (#179)
    by makana44 on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:22:21 PM EST
    She started out this campaign as the presumptive favorite, but not with a lot of what could be deemed passionate supporters.

    She ends it as the presumptive underdog, but with legions of passionate, devoted followers who discovered who she really was (just as did she herself), and they sure as heck like it.

    And if need be, they will remember and stick with her for another four years. Next time, if there needs to be a next time, she'll be the 'cult' figure, but with the cred to back it up. And they won't take that for granted, nor overlook the caucus organizing. Plus, the Hillarynetroots will be there to back her from the very start.

    But maybe, just maybe, we'll still get the chance to make it happen this November.

    [ Parent ]

    Nah. (5.00 / 4) (#191)
    by pie on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:28:25 PM EST
    We can't wait another four years.

    We need her NOW.

    [ Parent ]

    She has moved ahead of obama by 101,000 (5.00 / 2) (#46)
    by PssttCmere08 on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:11:04 PM EST
    votes....

    [ Parent ]
    And by more than a quarter of a million (5.00 / 4) (#57)
    by Cream City on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:14:18 PM EST
    in the popular vote total, including Michigan -- with a wider margin to come as more PR votes come in.

    [ Parent ]
    Where are (none / 0) (#101)
    by Andy08 on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:28:42 PM EST
    you following this? I am looking for popular vote in PR and according to CNN that have counted 85% and she has sth loke
    219,000 and he 102,000. But if that is so then the turnout was just about 375000 ?

    Help anyone?

    [ Parent ]

    Fox (5.00 / 3) (#139)
    by waldenpond on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:49:42 PM EST
    Fox has the vote across the bottom.  CNN never puts the vote if Obama is behind.

    91% of the vote in:
    Clinton 238,682   68%
    Obama 110,574    32%

    [ Parent ]

    She's up 130,000 votes right now... (none / 0) (#170)
    by PssttCmere08 on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:16:41 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    238,000 to 110,000....2 - 1 for Hillary (5.00 / 3) (#144)
    by PssttCmere08 on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:51:49 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    91% In: Hillary leads by 120,000+ votes (5.00 / 2) (#143)
    by felizarte on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:51:16 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    Coming in to (5.00 / 5) (#2)
    by americanincanada on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 04:52:02 PM EST
    Ricky Martin is a nice touch!!

    WOW it is amazing!! (5.00 / 1) (#3)
    by Andy08 on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 04:53:17 PM EST
    ALLEZ ALLEZ HILLARY!!!!

    HRC: (5.00 / 2) (#6)
    by Andy08 on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 04:54:41 PM EST
    said I have four words for you: Te Quiero Puerto Rico !!

    [ Parent ]
    Heh (4.50 / 8) (#13)
    by Steve M on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 04:57:28 PM EST
    Just this morning, a friend was teaching my little daughter some Spanish, and I decided quiero would be the perfect word for her to learn.

    For those who don't know, quiero not only means "I love," it means "I want."  Yep, perfect.

    [ Parent ]

    Not quite (1.50 / 2) (#129)
    by facta non verba on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:42:13 PM EST
    querer means both to love and to want or desire. When it is reflexive, it means to love.

    Te quiero. I love you.

    Quiero un helado. I want an ice cream.

    Amar is the other verb that means to love. But it is used more in familial relationships, husband to wife.

    Estimar is another verb that it used. To esteem.

    Te estimo.

    Sign up for cultural lessons because you fail to understand the Hispanic cultural context.

    [ Parent ]

    Uh (5.00 / 6) (#171)
    by Steve M on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:16:58 PM EST
    Once my daughter turns 2 I might sign you up for your lessons, but you're gonna have to lose the snotty attitude.

    [ Parent ]
    You don't have to be insulting (4.00 / 4) (#177)
    by themomcat on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:21:19 PM EST
    and condescending to teach some one language and culture. The first part of your comment was educational. The last sentence was unnecessary.

    [ Parent ]
    I will say this about Clinton... (5.00 / 10) (#4)
    by citizen53 on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 04:53:34 PM EST
    she is much more genuine than her opponent.

    more alive and vibrant (5.00 / 3) (#5)
    by bjorn on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 04:54:05 PM EST
    than Obama

    [ Parent ]
    I get the feeling... (5.00 / 13) (#14)
    by citizen53 on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 04:57:32 PM EST
    that he is scripted more than her and not as personable.

    It's so strange that the media and Obama supporters paint her as such a different person than she really is.

    They did much the same with Gore.

    [ Parent ]

    Exactly (5.00 / 13) (#19)
    by andgarden on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 04:59:47 PM EST
    She is much warmer than anyone in the media would have admitted.

    [ Parent ]
    Don't know how she does it (5.00 / 9) (#37)
    by Valhalla on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:07:20 PM EST
    Since just commenting on TL is wiping me out, lol.

    Truly, I can't imagine where she gets her energy from.

    [ Parent ]

    She has so much courage and poise! (5.00 / 5) (#61)
    by felizarte on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:16:08 PM EST
    What she has been through; how she's been treated; maligned; would have been enough to make a grown man cry.  But she fights on.  Amazing human being!

    [ Parent ]
    W. Obama (5.00 / 12) (#100)
    by Athena on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:28:15 PM EST
    Add to gaffe-file. On MSNBC.

    Obama just accused McCain of running for Bush's 4th term.

    Oh, that would be a 4th term running the 57 states.

    [ Parent ]

    Well, that just tears it. I am not voting for (5.00 / 9) (#103)
    by MarkL on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:29:20 PM EST
    Obama's 2nd term in Nov.

    [ Parent ]
    There were three Bush terms, remember? (5.00 / 1) (#140)
    by Newt on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:50:28 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    How about 2 terms for Bush I (5.00 / 4) (#186)
    by tree on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:26:21 PM EST
    and three terms for Bush II? We all know that as far as Obama is concerned there was no Bill Clinton Presidency worth mentioning.

    [ Parent ]
    Maybe 2 gov + 2 Pres = 4. Nope, it would be 5 (5.00 / 5) (#174)
    by ineedalife on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:20:28 PM EST
    That Obama just can't get anything right. Maybe that's why he has been declaring victory since January. Numeracy isn't his thing.
    But Arugula? He's all over that.

    [ Parent ]
    And didn't she look great in light blue? (5.00 / 2) (#165)
    by bridget on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:12:30 PM EST
    Considering all these months of stressful campaigning - she does not look tired at all. Her skin looks excellent and she seems in great physical condition. She is on the top of her game and that's why I believe her time is NOW. Not in four years, not in eight years.

    This is the time IMO. For Hillary. For America's women.

    [ Parent ]

    Viva Puerto Rico!! (5.00 / 5) (#7)
    by Stellaaa on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 04:54:58 PM EST


    I think we should all thank them by (5.00 / 9) (#70)
    by FlaDemFem on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:18:49 PM EST
    going out and buying a product made in Puerto Rico. I know of a Latino grocery down the road a bit that has some things from Puerto Rico that I can use in cooking, so I will go do that the next time I go to town. I will buy something that says "made or grown in Puerto Rico" as a thank you for their turn-out for Hillary.

    [ Parent ]
    Big Boooooooooooooo's for Obama (5.00 / 3) (#8)
    by TalkRight on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 04:54:58 PM EST
    crowd chants Hillary!!!

    And, in her gracious nature, she put out her hand (5.00 / 4) (#185)
    by JavaCityPal on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:24:44 PM EST
    to stop the boo's.

    Her opponent pauses to make sure they get on record.

    [ Parent ]

    She is being gracious. (none / 0) (#192)
    by Y Knot on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:28:26 PM EST
    I hope others out there start to take their cue from her.


    [ Parent ]
    LOL (5.00 / 10) (#12)
    by JustJennifer on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 04:57:28 PM EST
    The crowd is a little rowdy.  I think she looks great - relaxed and polished.  I am so proud of her.. she never looks defeated.  She's a fighter.

    She waited much too long... (5.00 / 2) (#22)
    by citizen53 on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:00:26 PM EST
    to show her real side.

    And the media did not show that Obama and her are far from different in their policies.

    [ Parent ]

    Obama's delivery hasn't changed since (5.00 / 15) (#33)
    by thereyougo on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:05:11 PM EST
    he's been campaigning, he's a very boring

    orator, really like listening to a drone, little to no emotion.

    He doesn't even appear smart,or warm just smart alecky.

    He reminds of GWB all the time.

    [ Parent ]

    And then hemming and hawing ... (5.00 / 9) (#38)
    by Robot Porter on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:07:21 PM EST
    when answering direct questions.

    That gets really tedious.

    [ Parent ]

    I give him much more credit... (5.00 / 6) (#41)
    by citizen53 on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:08:47 PM EST
    but notice the Madison Avenue aspect of his campaign, fueled by the media and a viral marketing just like Apple sells it products.

    [ Parent ]
    So you're saying ... (5.00 / 4) (#43)
    by Robot Porter on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:09:31 PM EST
    he's an I-Pod?

    ;)

    [ Parent ]

    Not at all. An Ipod has substance... (5.00 / 8) (#50)
    by cosbo on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:12:34 PM EST
    meaning and can actually change your life...

    he's more like Bud Light. Great marketing. Doesn't taste too bad. Wears away quickly.

    [ Parent ]

    don't forget (5.00 / 3) (#98)
    by ccpup on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:27:25 PM EST
    it makes you throw up if you have too much and you always regret your association with it the next day

    [ Parent ]
    more harmless and plastic than a Bud Lite (5.00 / 2) (#110)
    by dotcommodity on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:32:09 PM EST
    maybe a hellokitty?

    [ Parent ]
    That crowd is not in the mood for unity. (5.00 / 13) (#31)
    by Joan in VA on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:04:02 PM EST
    They want to celebrate Hillary!

    [ Parent ]
    I would bet (1.50 / 2) (#60)
    by riddlerandy on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:15:37 PM EST
    that none of the folks in that crowd will vote for Obama in the GE.

    [ Parent ]
    But people watching TV (5.00 / 11) (#71)
    by Steve M on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:18:52 PM EST
    get the right message when she shuts down the boos.  Classy.

    [ Parent ]
    Aren't you paying attention at all? (5.00 / 1) (#188)
    by JavaCityPal on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:26:56 PM EST
    PR can't vote in the GE.

    [ Parent ]
    Neither will their relatives (4.90 / 10) (#74)
    by madamab on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:19:18 PM EST
    in America. Almost 80% of them have family here.

    Oh well. They're just dumb Appalachians anyway. /s

    [ Parent ]

    He's def gonna have to show up (5.00 / 2) (#88)
    by nycstray on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:24:00 PM EST
    for some PR Day Parade pandering here  ;) Actually, he should just camp out in NYC for awhile as he could pander to many demographics at our parades. Too bad St Pats and a few others have already happened, lol!~

    [ Parent ]
    there isn't enough time (5.00 / 5) (#104)
    by ccpup on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:29:52 PM EST
    in the General Campaign for Barack to spend in each State and with each Demographic to make up for the anger people feel for him and the DNC right now.

    Ain't gonna happen.

    Besides, I anticipate him wanting to take a vacation should he get the Nomination because, you know, this Primary has really made him tired.

    Yeah, that's gonna work out real well.  While he's soaking up the sun, the republicans will be attacking him mercilessly.

    [ Parent ]

    I would bet that none of them vote for Hillary... (1.50 / 2) (#77)
    by Addison on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:20:24 PM EST
    ...in the GE either.

    [ Parent ]
    bingo (3.00 / 2) (#79)
    by riddlerandy on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:21:35 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    I'm not even going to justify (5.00 / 5) (#94)
    by zfran on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:25:17 PM EST
    what you both said with an explanation. Maybe Obama's web site can tell you about P.R.

    [ Parent ]
    All right!!!! (none / 0) (#194)
    by Melchizedek on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:28:56 PM EST
    I hope they all vote for McCain!! Yay!

    [ Parent ]
    Puerto Rico doesn't get to vote in the GE, (none / 0) (#216)
    by derridog on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:57:56 PM EST
    unfortunately.

    [ Parent ]
    It sounds a little weird (5.00 / 4) (#20)
    by Steve M on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 04:59:59 PM EST
    for her to be talking about winning the battleground states, considering where she is.  But you gotta take your TV time where you can get it!

    Admits that she will be behind (5.00 / 6) (#24)
    by andgarden on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:00:59 PM EST
    in delegates. Puts the question to the SDs.

    This should be interesting. . .

    What is she asking? (none / 0) (#29)
    by madamab on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:03:34 PM EST
    Hubby is listening to a record - teevee not on. ;-)

    [ Parent ]
    she's read all your posts (5.00 / 13) (#45)
    by MMW on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:11:03 PM EST
    and has decided to go with your talking points. No kidding: popular vote, polls showing she's the better candidate, winning swing states including MI and FL, neither will have the delegates needed come Tuesday, thank you, I'll fight with you, who best represents the will of those who voted. I will always fight for you because America is worth fighting for.

    She's staying in, so the media and DNC better stfu.

    I added the last phrase, but wish she had said it.

    [ Parent ]

    LOL! (5.00 / 8) (#52)
    by madamab on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:13:20 PM EST
    I am sitting here giggling. Thank you! :-)

    Seriously - I'm so proud of her fighting spirit. I'm so glad that she is willing to go to the mat for the principles that we Democrats hold dear.

    I truly believe that she could be the next FDR if we just give her the chance. Viva Hillary!

    [ Parent ]

    Doesn't it make you sad (5.00 / 16) (#115)
    by pie on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:35:58 PM EST
    that the lefty blogs have been literally begging for a fighting dem.  Now that we have one, the boyz have backed Obama, who runs, hides, and throws people under the bus?

    It's revolting.

    [ Parent ]

    Yep... (5.00 / 8) (#137)
    by citizen53 on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:49:24 PM EST
    so many ran from their principles long ago.

    What's as sad is that so many participants talk about hope and unity, then treat people just the opposite.

    [ Parent ]

    Yes indeed, pie. (5.00 / 1) (#190)
    by madamab on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:27:16 PM EST
    One in particular makes me very, very sad.

    [ Parent ]
    Unfortunately, the current Roosevelt (none / 0) (#120)
    by zfran on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:37:56 PM EST
    who chaired the committee yesterday supports Obama. Maybe his bloodline got compromised.

    [ Parent ]
    Naw, (5.00 / 3) (#184)
    by samanthasmom on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:24:43 PM EST
    he's the CEO of Tufts Health Plan.  He's against Hillary's UHC.

    [ Parent ]
    very good questions (5.00 / 4) (#25)
    by bjorn on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:01:06 PM EST
    for SDs

    Which candidate? (5.00 / 7) (#27)
    by TalkRight on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:02:13 PM EST
    represents the will of the people?
    can best win in Nov?
    can best achieve the challenges facing us?

    HILLARY!HILLARY!HILLARY!HILLARY!HILLARY!

    Like the Phoenix she will rise from the ashes (5.00 / 3) (#36)
    by thereyougo on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:06:55 PM EST
    Rise Hillary Rise!

    :-)


    [ Parent ]

    Talking "core principles" (5.00 / 13) (#28)
    by americanincanada on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:03:10 PM EST
    The pundits on CNN who believe that she will never take this to the Credentials Committee or the convention are very wrong.

    "The party who counts every vote!"

    Go get em' Hillary!!

    A PArty that Counts Every Vote (5.00 / 7) (#30)
    by feet on earth on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:03:35 PM EST
    VShe sais it, she SAID IT!! IVA HILLARY

    She looks great for someone who has put in (5.00 / 7) (#34)
    by jawbone on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:06:02 PM EST
    crushing hours.

    Just got back from following her request to go to hillaryclinton.com.  Small donation, but it felt great.

    Has anyone voted for the next Hillary t-shirt design? I like all the graphics, but kinda think the pantsuit is cool.

    I voted for the pantsuit. It's funny! (5.00 / 1) (#53)
    by Joan in VA on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:13:24 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    Her sense of humor about herself (5.00 / 10) (#66)
    by madamab on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:17:53 PM EST
    is also very grownup and refreshing.

    It's something that only comes with a strong sense of security about oneself.

    I just keep thinking about how awful the past 7.5 years have been, and I think a lot of it has been because the brain-damaged Chimp is so darn insecure and is in constant competition to prove he is better than everyone around him.

    Wouldn't it be nice to have a real adult in the White House after this nightmare we've been through?

    [ Parent ]

    Obama seems very insecure and immature (5.00 / 5) (#102)
    by Josey on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:28:43 PM EST
    evidenced by his "brushing Hillary off" the bottom of his shoe.


    [ Parent ]
    Isn't Hillary a grown-up!!!!! Love her!!! (5.00 / 9) (#35)
    by zfran on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:06:53 PM EST


    blue is very complimentary to her also. (5.00 / 0) (#40)
    by hellothere on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:08:31 PM EST


    Who's the first guy , really good looking, who (5.00 / 1) (#44)
    by jawbone on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:10:01 PM EST
    came toward the podium when she asked people to come forward?

    he could be Antonio Banderas' (none / 0) (#48)
    by bjorn on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:11:54 PM EST
    brother, very good looking, no clue who he is though.

    [ Parent ]
    She makes me feel (5.00 / 2) (#51)
    by Andy08 on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:12:58 PM EST
    so proud to be an American !!

    This is GREAT!!!

    I never dreamed I would like her this much. (5.00 / 12) (#54)
    by Teresa on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:13:52 PM EST
    She truly won me over as a fan for life. I wish we could start all over because there is no doubt in my mind who would be the better President. To see her treated so badly just breaks my heart.

    Me too (5.00 / 6) (#78)
    by Valhalla on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:21:25 PM EST
    It's really disheartening, after voting for losers for so long (except for ... who was that?  Bill Clinton you say?) to watch the candidate who could clean McCain's clock in November having to make a case for herself for the nomination.

    [ Parent ]
    Oh, I so agree. I only came to her when I really (5.00 / 13) (#82)
    by jawbone on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:22:01 PM EST
    did the digging, my due diligence. And there was no question she was the one remaining candidate who could do it all.

    Healthcare. We must have universal (real universal, not partial) coverage. Our small businesses and large businesses need it to be competitive.  Our people desperately need it.

    She has improved her speaking style tremendously, she's better than Obama extemporaneously, and, she could be actually easier to listen to over the years than he.

    But the darn numbers. He needs so few SDs.  

    Hang in there, Hillary. Rise.

    As of now, I'd rather, if she's not president, she be in the Senate so she can work to force Obama, should he be president, to the left progressive side. And if it's McCain, so that she can keep the Dems from folding over SCOTUS nominees.

    [ Parent ]

    I am going to miss her.... (5.00 / 13) (#63)
    by kempis on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:16:54 PM EST
    sigh

    At the beginning of this, I was in the "don't-run-Hillary!" camp. She has totally won me over with her knowledge, her poise, her humor, and I think her sincere commitment to attempting to make America a better place.

    kempis - so was I! (5.00 / 6) (#87)
    by madamab on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:23:46 PM EST
    I seriously did not think she had a chance in heck. Plus, I wasn't that big a fan. I really thought she was more of a centrist than she is, although I liked her as my Senator.

    Wow, was I wrong. Thank goodness she ran. Whatever happens, she has made a lot of progress for American women.

    [ Parent ]

    I agree, Kempis (5.00 / 8) (#93)
    by jeffinalabama on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:24:53 PM EST
    Before the primary season, I thought, "why does she think she should be president?" "Why is she even running, she'll be trounced."  I even wondered if I could support her in the GE.

    My goodness, did I do an about-face. At one time, I thought Obama might just be this epoch's JFK.

    I learned a lot between JAnuary and now.

    I'm not hopeful, but I can continue to support Hillary in good conscience.

    [ Parent ]

    and me too (5.00 / 5) (#117)
    by dotcommodity on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:36:38 PM EST
    now I think she would make the best president since FDR.

    Last year she was just another Senator to me.

    [ Parent ]

    Take it to Denver, also, I say. (5.00 / 2) (#128)
    by jeffinalabama on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:40:25 PM EST
    There's no concession in fighting for what is right. Losing isn't shameful, but quitting sends the wrong message.

    Neither candidate will have the pledged delegates before Denver. Superdelegates can and do change their minds. Florida and Michigan...need I say more?

    [ Parent ]

    Me Too (5.00 / 4) (#211)
    by befuddledvoter on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:51:34 PM EST
    I started out as an Edwards supporter.  I cannot believe that now!!  What was I thinking?  Then I heard Hillary in the debates!  Hands down, she left those "big boys" in the dust.  No one had the mastery of the issues like Hillary.  It was not even close!! She is by far the most competent person running.  It just amazes me that she is still standing and she looked wonderful today.  Man oh man, or woman oh woman, how does she do it??  

    [ Parent ]
    I'm a NYC resident (5.00 / 4) (#151)
    by themomcat on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:01:11 PM EST
    white, female, professional and in that upper income demographic. Although I had supported HRC in her senatorial run, I was very skeptical about her ability to seek and win the presidential election. Much of this had to do with her record on Iraq and her high negatives in the electorate outside NY. NY loves her. I was wrong and clearly underestimated her ability to win over a demographic I thought that the Democratic Party had lost forever, Regan Democrats. Regan Democrats are the middle working class and are ethnically diverse. They are young and old, men and woman, college educated and high school drop outs. She has won that demographic, Obama has alienated them.
    I can not in good conscience vote for either McCain or Obama. They are both bad choices and it is impossible to choose the lesser of the 2 evils. As I have said in a post yesterday after the RBC vote, I have resigned from the Democratic Party and have changed my registration to Independent. I will vote for those candidates who reflect my interests and concerns. If I can, I will write in HRC should she not win the nomination.

    [ Parent ]
    You can write her in. I checked :) (5.00 / 4) (#166)
    by nycstray on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:12:48 PM EST
    You need to let the poll worker know so they can set the machine. It may be possible by paper ballot also. I need to dbl check, but I think we have the same law as MI. It won't count unless the candidate has filed paperwork. I don't think it reverts to the dem party nominee, in any case. Welcome to independent voting!

    She won PR by one point more than her reelection here  :)

    [ Parent ]

    I usually vote absentee (none / 0) (#189)
    by themomcat on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:27:05 PM EST
    because we have a home in Paris and we are out of the US for a good part of the year. I voted on line in the primary, we get to do that because we have a permanent residence. I'm not certain I can do a write in on line but I will check with the website. If I can't I'll go back to the paper, snail mail ballot.

    [ Parent ]
    Is Puerto Rica now considered Appalachia? (5.00 / 7) (#72)
    by kempis on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:18:58 PM EST
    After all, looks like Hillary is going to win by a West Virginia/Kentucky-size margin.

    Massachusetts is Appalachia also now (5.00 / 1) (#213)
    by befuddledvoter on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:54:03 PM EST
    LOL

    [ Parent ]
    Wow all I can say is WOW I love Hillary!!! (5.00 / 3) (#73)
    by athyrio on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:19:01 PM EST


    3 scenarios (5.00 / 1) (#76)
    by Stellaaa on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:20:23 PM EST
    and Hillary gets two on CNN.

    Donna gonna (5.00 / 6) (#80)
    by Stellaaa on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:21:53 PM EST
    bust capillary>>>

    CNN needs to switch two of their pop vote (5.00 / 1) (#81)
    by Teresa on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:22:00 PM EST
    arguments. Throw out the one with no caucus votes and add one giving Obama not all of the uncommitted in MI, but just his estimated share. You can't give him all of them no matter what. Plus you can't ignore caucus states.

    Viva Hillary Clinton (5.00 / 6) (#85)
    by Larry Bailey on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:22:43 PM EST
    Time to call BS on the "Obama movement" and send this thing on to Denver.

    BBC (5.00 / 5) (#95)
    by lentinel on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:25:47 PM EST
    I was listening to the BBC.
    They reported Clinton's victory as "symbolic".

    I have heard them report the entire contest from the point of view of the Obama campaign.

    I wonder who writes their copy.

    The tentacles of those around and behind Obama are everywhere.

    There is something sinister afoot.
    I don't like it, and there doesn't seem to be anything I can do about it.

    There is something you can do about it (5.00 / 3) (#96)
    by Edgar08 on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:26:52 PM EST
    You have the power.


    [ Parent ]
    I don't think so. (5.00 / 2) (#113)
    by lentinel on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:33:52 PM EST
    Frankly, I don't think I have any more power over this than I have had power to end the war in Iraq.

    [ Parent ]
    We all have a vote (5.00 / 1) (#119)
    by Edgar08 on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:37:29 PM EST
    Doesn't seem like much in and of itself, I know.

    [ Parent ]
    unless you're in MI or FL, or unless (5.00 / 1) (#141)
    by DandyTIger on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:50:30 PM EST
    you're a member of the Democratic party. But other than that...

    [ Parent ]
    You have some power... (none / 0) (#169)
    by Y Knot on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:14:55 PM EST
    to get the troops out of Iraq come this fall.  

    Vote Democrat.


    [ Parent ]

    This is close enough to be called a tie... (5.00 / 4) (#99)
    by Sunshine on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:27:35 PM EST
    This should go to the convention, I know that is not what MSM is in favor of but who are they....Reagan went to the convention, Ted Kennedy went to the convention and there were others, why is it being spun as such a bad thing for Clinton to go to the convention...   LET'S GO TO DENVER!

    How did that 1980 election turn out? (none / 0) (#105)
    by riddlerandy on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:30:04 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    Ask Obama supporter TK. (5.00 / 3) (#108)
    by MarkL on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:31:17 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    Probably about the same (5.00 / 1) (#121)
    by Edgar08 on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:38:23 PM EST
    Considering the state of the country under Carter's leadership.

    [ Parent ]
    Totally different scenario (5.00 / 2) (#124)
    by gyrfalcon on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:39:36 PM EST
    There literally isn't a single point of comparison between 1980 and today.  Try harder, sweetie.

    [ Parent ]
    Not very well (5.00 / 1) (#176)
    by Steve M on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:21:11 PM EST
    Turns out the convention challenge was defeated and we nominated a bad candidate, as it happens.

    [ Parent ]
    1928 went to the convention.... (5.00 / 2) (#198)
    by ineedalife on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:29:49 PM EST
    and it took four ballots to settle it. Democrats won seven of the next nine  presidential elections.  Convention battles can be very healthy.

    [ Parent ]
    I'm curious what the rationale for (none / 0) (#106)
    by MarkL on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 05:30:51 PM EST
    choosing the nominee will be, if it goes to convention. Do you think that with the stakes higher, and delegates casting votes of actual consequence, Hillary will have a better chance?


    [ Parent ]
    The rationale would be... (none / 0) (#172)
    by Y Knot on Sun Jun 01, 2008 at 06:17:20 PM EST
    ... to win over enough SD's between now and then, THEN have the  MI decision overturned (her people agreed with the FL one) so that the change in delegates would give her a victory.  

    Right?

    [ Parent</