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The Hillary Clinton Hour

By Big Tent Democrat, Section Democratic National Convention 2008
Posted on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:01:43 PM EST
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I'll be live blogging the Hillary Clinton segment and speech below the fold. She is scheduled to come on in about a half an hour. There is a video and Chelsea Clinton will introduce her mother.

Bill Clinton arrives.

Harry Thomasson produced the Hillary video that will be shown shortly.

The video is good I think. And Wes Clark makes it into the Convention . . .

Chelsea cuts the intro to one sentence.

A big roar as she walks in.

"A proud Democrat . . . and a proud supporter of Barack Obama."

"No way, no how no McCain."

This is . . . wait for it, cathartic.

Personally, I think she is hitting the perfect pitch for THIS occasion.

"Democrats know how . . ."

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    Hillary is giving the real keynote (5.00 / 13) (#2)
    by andgarden on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:04:25 PM EST
    because the Warner speech was bleh.

    Is it me? (5.00 / 3) (#11)
    by Same As It Ever Was on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:13:05 PM EST
    Or is this convention even more dreadful than '04.  Michelle Obama's speech was nice and all but so far this has been a non-event.  Hopefully Hillary can jumpstart this thing.


    [ Parent ]
    And Jumpstart The Convention, She Will! (5.00 / 1) (#21)
    by JimWash08 on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:17:55 PM EST
    You can bet on it!

    [ Parent ]
    This should be settled (5.00 / 1) (#37)
    by catfish on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:24:30 PM EST
    Obama, just get in front of this parade, because it's already started marching.

    [ Parent ]
    Aw, Teddy's speech was nice (5.00 / 4) (#40)
    by litigatormom on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:25:04 PM EST
    It made me cry.

    David Gregory just asked Chuck Schumer, "Is Hillary's speech about setting up a run for 2012?"

    I think all the MSNBC reporters have been assimilated by the Borg, and The Hive Mind has decided to allow them to ask no other question.

    Resistance is futile.

    [ Parent ]

    Okay (5.00 / 1) (#73)
    by Ga6thDem on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:36:28 PM EST
    so they are admitting that Obama is a loser of a candidate now?

    Honestly, I wish she was the nominee simply because we could get them to talk about the actual nominee.

    [ Parent ]

    The only way she can set herself (5.00 / 1) (#131)
    by litigatormom on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:51:13 PM EST
    up for 2012 is to work like hell for Obama.

    [ Parent ]
    It is (5.00 / 2) (#64)
    by Ga6thDem on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:34:18 PM EST
    more dreadful than 2004. The whole thing has a death pallor over it. It's like everyone on the convention floor knows that Obama is going to lose in Nov.

    Schweitzer is a least getting some good lines in. The thing that ruins his whole speech is that Obama voted for the Bush/Cheney energy policy.

    Schweitzer now talking about "washington as usual" with Biden on the ticket? It sounds kind of cheesy.

    [ Parent ]

    They just showed Michelle (5.00 / 2) (#111)
    by Eleanor A on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:46:38 PM EST
    As Hillary came out and she looked FURIOUS, I thought.


    [ Parent ]
    Up to now, last night was much better (none / 0) (#24)
    by DemForever on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:19:09 PM EST
    Momentum heading in the wrong direction

    [ Parent ]
    WOW, WOW! (5.00 / 3) (#98)
    by NO2WONDERBOY on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:43:31 PM EST
    WHAT A STANDING OVATION!! i AM SOOOOOOO PROUD OF HER.

    [ Parent ]
    Michelle looks like she's .... (5.00 / 2) (#115)
    by NO2WONDERBOY on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:47:51 PM EST
    just swallowed a key lime. The first sentences jabs at M.O. She IS proud to be an American! THAT YOU CAN BELIEVE!

    [ Parent ]
    Michelle looks like she's .... (none / 0) (#117)
    by NO2WONDERBOY on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:48:28 PM EST
    just swallowed a key lime. The first sentences jabs at M.O. She IS proud to be an American! THAT YOU CAN BELIEVE!

    [ Parent ]
    Can't get on the speech open thread (5.00 / 4) (#158)
    by litigatormom on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:06:30 PM EST
    Hillary is ON FIRE!!!

    "We the people, no we the favored few."

    "It's not surprising that McCain and Bush are getting together next week in the Twin Cities, because these days it's awfully hard to tell them apart."

    She's brilliant.

    I love her.  

    [ Parent ]

    That was a GREAT speech!!! (5.00 / 4) (#171)
    by Grace on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:17:01 PM EST
    That's one for the record books!  It was really really really REALLY good!!!!!

    [ Parent ]
    Is she on yet? (5.00 / 2) (#5)
    by cawaltz on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:06:47 PM EST
    I'm not watching the three ring circus. The DNC had their chance to rope me in and they've blown it so far.

    Soon. I think we have to listen to two (5.00 / 1) (#7)
    by Teresa on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:09:26 PM EST
    Republicans first. :) Wonder if they ever thought they'd share a stage with Hillary Clinton?

    [ Parent ]
    Really? (5.00 / 1) (#23)
    by BernieO on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:18:56 PM EST
    Please tell me they aren't part of the anti-Clinton right wing conspiracy like that odious Jim Leach that spoke last night. (Yeah, that wasn't a slap at the Clintons. Right.)

    [ Parent ]
    I read earlier that (none / 0) (#36)
    by Grace on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:24:22 PM EST
    she'll be on at 10:30 eastern time.  

    I don't have C-span so I'm watching CNN.  You can hear the speeches going on in the background but they aren't carrying them.  

    [ Parent ]

    I'm guessing (5.00 / 2) (#10)
    by pennypacker on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:13:05 PM EST
    that Hillary's speech will be well received here and most likely be followed by if only is she was our nominee. Anyway I think she will give a great speech and though I preferred Obama, think she would have or may well one day make a great President.

    CNN.com is pushing that Bill won't be there (5.00 / 4) (#12)
    by BarnBabe on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:13:37 PM EST
    at the Big Show Thursday night. Hillary will, but Bill will be a no show. I think Bill might give a good Obama speech, but is really annoyed at the candidate and the DNC.

    Now to watch Hillary. You go girl. For all us girls. You did us proud.

    Why, again, (5.00 / 2) (#15)
    by lilburro on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:14:42 PM EST
    isn't Obama there?  I'm still confused as to why his absence is necessary or significant.  

    [ Parent ]
    It's traditional... (5.00 / 2) (#20)
    by Same As It Ever Was on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:17:40 PM EST
    but I'm not sure there's a good reason for it other than an effort to build excitement.

    [ Parent ]
    That's exactly why (5.00 / 1) (#26)
    by BernieO on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:20:34 PM EST
    They always do that. Both parties. It does build up the excitement for supporters, IMO. (I am not excited.)

    [ Parent ]
    It's supposed to be a nontraditional (5.00 / 1) (#132)
    by Cream City on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:51:19 PM EST
    campaign.  It was not traditional for nominees to even come to the convention and make an acceptance speech until 1932 and FDR.

    It's good to see Michelle Obama (sorta) applaud Clinton.  But this has been a nontraditional campaign all the way, with these two candidates.  

    It's about getting votes?  Barack Obama could be there, with all his talk all the way along of breaking tradition, because it would get him votes.

    [ Parent ]

    If Obama wants him there (5.00 / 1) (#18)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:16:27 PM EST
    He'll be there.

    [ Parent ]
    I'm sorry. . . (none / 0) (#29)
    by Tzal on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:21:40 PM EST
    but you are wrong. I have it on good authority that Bill hates Obama and will do everything to undermine his candidacy and ensure he lose. Bill will give his speech tomorrow night wearing a McCain button and just cackle "That's not change you can believe in" throughout.

    [ Parent ]
    you forgot... (5.00 / 1) (#55)
    by dws3665 on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:30:04 PM EST
    that he will deliver the speech while wearing a white robe, as a nod to the racist impulses that he can't control.

    /snark

    [ Parent ]

    Chris Matthews apparently (5.00 / 1) (#60)
    by litigatormom on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:32:19 PM EST
    has the same source.  ;-p

    [ Parent ]
    Don't forget the snark tag (none / 0) (#33)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:22:52 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    Almost didn't read to the 2nd sentence n/t (none / 0) (#41)
    by rilkefan on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:25:12 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    Maybe Bill Clinton will deliver.... (none / 0) (#133)
    by EL seattle on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:51:38 PM EST
    ... the most glowing, chock-full-o-praise commendation ever for Obama when he takes the stage.  As sweet as Kool-Aid mixed with honey poured over fresh-picked cherries.

    The pundits will all be amazed, and fall quiet for a while.  

    One or two pundits might wonder, however, about the lapel pin that Bill was wearing next to his Obama 2008 pin.  It seems to spell... "/..s..n..a..... something", but no one in the press room can figure out what that means.  (Their best guess will be that it's a solidarity pin for the people of Georgia.)

    The pundits will then go to google to look up what solidarity organization for Georgia goes by the name of...

    /snark

    [ Parent ]

    Bill has been advised (none / 0) (#22)
    by 1040su on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:18:52 PM EST
    by at least James Carville & probably others, that it would not be appropriate for him to be there.

    [ Parent ]
    How do you know this? (none / 0) (#27)
    by BernieO on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:21:22 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    Watching CNN earlier (none / 0) (#43)
    by 1040su on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:26:17 PM EST
     saw James say so - said "I said it to him & now I've said it on TV."

    [ Parent ]
    Carville (none / 0) (#46)
    by Eleanor A on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:27:28 PM EST
    said so on CNN maybe an hour and a half ago.  It's probably YouTubed by now...

    [ Parent ]
    Watch C-Span Convention Coverage (5.00 / 3) (#17)
    by JimWash08 on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:16:14 PM EST
    Until a few minutes ago, just before Ted Strickland came on, I was stuck on CNN for my convention coverage.

    Thankfully, there was some problem with my feed so I quickly surfed through channels -- skipping over FOX and MSNBC -- and found PBS and C-SPAN.

    I'm now going to stick with C-SPAN because their coverage is not being mucked up by the mindless commentary, bloviating and absurd analysis of the talking-heads on the other four channels.

    Yeah (5.00 / 1) (#25)
    by TheRealFrank on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:19:39 PM EST
    Fortunately, Dish network has a direct HD feed for the DNC. No commentary whatsoever.

    Down with pundits!


    [ Parent ]

    Excitement (5.00 / 3) (#19)
    by waldenpond on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:16:58 PM EST
    Fox says everyone is pushing forward on the floor in anticipation.

    CNN is going to Castenanos.. Warner is the next rock star and serious competition in 2012... uh, if Obama doesn't make it.  (Did anyone not know that the Dems were pushing Warner forward? duh)  Bernstein on, must change channel (he says Warner was Clintonian, ha)

    MSNBC.. what is it with the hair?  Tweety looks like he's been (I can't write that) ok, his hair is messy.  Oblaberman's hair is so stiff and  shiny all I can think of is a Reagan holloween mask..... (I like Pat Buchanan this election)  Tweety: 'post rational' time to change the channel.  

    Fox: speech won't make a difference.  They say Warner was moved because he would not go after McCain.  (Why don't people like Warner just run as indies?)

    MSNBC, post-partisan won't get voters.  Need specifics.  This is not going to get votes.  Myers: talk to rural voters.  (Does she know Rahm said this election was going to be in the suburbs? ha)

    CNN: Begala, Penn got Clinton where she is (ouch) Borger: Clinton will discuss Clinton economy years.

    MSNBC: Tweety still needs to comb his hair and Oblaberman needs a shampoo.

    Beer, I need more Beeeeer!

    Saranac in hand... (none / 0) (#92)
    by kredwyn on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:41:44 PM EST
    They've made a pomegranate wheat that's really good.

    I was pleasantly surprised.

    [ Parent ]

    I love Bill (5.00 / 2) (#31)
    by americanincanada on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:22:18 PM EST
    getting teary already.

    Bill looks great. (5.00 / 3) (#32)
    by Maria Garcia on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:22:37 PM EST


    I'm sure the networks have (5.00 / 1) (#42)
    by JimWash08 on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:25:34 PM EST
    hired lip-readers to understand what Bill's saying.

    Because they always want to know what he's saying. Heh.

    [ Parent ]

    Tweety just reported (5.00 / 2) (#90)
    by litigatormom on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:39:38 PM EST
    breathlessly that Pres. Clinton was smiling.

    [ Parent ]
    Deval Patrick aka. Obama-Lite (5.00 / 2) (#34)
    by JimWash08 on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:23:41 PM EST
    When he began speaking about his daughter, I thought he would talk about what it meant to be a Democratic politician, and above all, a father to a daughter who just came out.

    I thought it would have been a good opportunity to address the Democrats platform on gay rights and equality, but, he just launched into the same old, same old.

    I know, I know ... his daughter's sexuality is a personal issue, but it was widely publicized in Mass. media and some national media ... and Patrick even marched at Boston Pride because of that.

    Oh well.

    I thought they said (none / 0) (#47)
    by DemForever on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:27:32 PM EST
    Bill turned down his friends who offered to help him write his speech.

    BTW, Schweitzer is step up from the earlier folks

    [ Parent ]

    Sorry, supposed to be reply to post below (5.00 / 1) (#48)
    by DemForever on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:28:18 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    Apparantly (5.00 / 3) (#38)
    by americanincanada on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:24:44 PM EST
    the bobbleheads are saying that Bill turned down the offer of help with his speach from the Obama campaign. They said he told them, "No thanks, I will write my own speech and give Obama exactly what he wants."

    Good for him (if that's true). (5.00 / 5) (#45)
    by TheRealFrank on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:27:03 PM EST
    I'd hate to see Clinton insert those canned lines that the Obama campaign wants ("the change we need").

    I understand that they want a coordinated message, but it wouldn't work for Bill. Nobody tells a 2-term president which lines to use.. It would look stupid.


    [ Parent ]

    I would pay money to see his say (5.00 / 3) (#49)
    by dissenter on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:28:46 PM EST
    I nominate Hillary Rodham Clinton for President of the United States. Now that would put some excitement into this snorefest.

    [ Parent ]
    Why is this gasbag speaking on (5.00 / 5) (#50)
    by americanincanada on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:29:16 PM EST
    the anniversary of women's sufferage?!?!? Could they not find an exciting female speaker to preceed Hillary?!?!?

    Maxine Waters? Anyone? Bueller?

    Schweitzer is doing a good job (5.00 / 1) (#52)
    by Democratic Cat on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:29:29 PM EST
    "Wait til ya hear this."  I like his delivery, very nice.

    ugh (5.00 / 1) (#62)
    by dws3665 on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:32:49 PM EST
    i think he is awful. he can't deliver his scripted lines effectively, and he is fidgeting and bouncing around like a rookie.

    When did Tom Arnold become Governor or Montana?

    [ Parent ]

    Seems kind of preachy but (5.00 / 1) (#72)
    by cawaltz on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:36:08 PM EST
    content wasn't awful. At least he didn't tell us to run out and hug a Republican.

    [ Parent ]
    actually... (none / 0) (#99)
    by dws3665 on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:43:41 PM EST
    that's pretty much exactly what he began his speech with -- i picked a repub for lt. gov, and sunshine and happiness has reigned in montana.

    his delivery of his applause lines was very bad, but he was substantive.

    [ Parent ]

    AP reports her speech before it happens (5.00 / 1) (#56)
    by lambert on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:30:39 PM EST
    Wow! Time travel?

    Brian Schweitzer is pretty good (5.00 / 3) (#57)
    by andgarden on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:31:22 PM EST


    When I first switched over to C-SPAN, (5.00 / 1) (#66)
    by Anne on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:34:43 PM EST
    before I put the sound on, I thought Schweitzer was a stand-up comic to go along with the cheesy nightclub band.

    [ Parent ]
    I love it (5.00 / 3) (#71)
    by Steve M on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:35:52 PM EST
    He is a hoot.  Somehow he gives a wonky energy speech and pumps up the crowd at the same time, that's talent.

    [ Parent ]
    Warner is not a hard act to follow. (5.00 / 1) (#78)
    by Coral on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:37:40 PM EST
    But I am disappointed at the lackluster quality of the speeches so far.

    And the "let's all get along" theme.

    I'd love to see some partisan fireworks.

    [ Parent ]

    Isn't he doing great? (none / 0) (#65)
    by eleanora on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:34:21 PM EST
    I'm so proud of him. He was awfully nervous right at first, but he's got that crowd revved up now!! Stand UP! :DDDDDDDDDDDDD

    [ Parent ]
    Excellent Crowd Fluffer for the (5.00 / 2) (#70)
    by JimWash08 on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:35:48 PM EST
    REAL Keynote Speaker of the night.

    [ Parent ]
    Thsi guy is fired up (5.00 / 2) (#59)
    by americanincanada on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:32:12 PM EST
    but at some point tonight they should have honored the anniversary. This is not going to help with women. NOT.AT.ALL.

    Plus he is taking TOO long. (5.00 / 1) (#63)
    by Maria Garcia on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:34:03 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    Tonight is about women (5.00 / 3) (#68)
    by cawaltz on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:34:45 PM EST
    I got the impression it was about energy independance. There is some irony in him asking FL and MI to stand up.......a little late to start listening to them NOW.

    [ Parent ]
    It's a travesty (5.00 / 2) (#89)
    by Eleanor A on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:39:38 PM EST
    And they will pay.  Dearly.

    [ Parent ]
    Wasn't that a lunch (none / 0) (#67)
    by waldenpond on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:34:43 PM EST
    or something earlier today?  I think it should have had more focus, but what do I know.  Clinton has so many demands on this speech tonight, I don't know if she can fit the history in.  I, personally, wouldn't be offended if that was what her speech was about.

    [ Parent ]
    Scweitzer (5.00 / 1) (#69)
    by themomcat on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:35:01 PM EST
    Now that was a warm up speech. He has the crowd on their feet.

    There's Hillary's competition (none / 0) (#79)
    by DemForever on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:37:50 PM EST
    when she runs again

    [ Parent ]
    Or her VP. n/t (5.00 / 2) (#128)
    by themomcat on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:50:34 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    That would work too (5.00 / 1) (#134)
    by DemForever on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:51:46 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    Hill segment (5.00 / 1) (#76)
    by cawaltz on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:37:23 PM EST
    Yaaaay. I like the beginning already.

    OMG!!!!! AWESOME VIDEO!!! (5.00 / 4) (#77)
    by JimWash08 on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:37:30 PM EST


    very very cool (5.00 / 1) (#86)
    by bjorn on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:39:20 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    Yeah... (5.00 / 2) (#87)
    by justinboston2008 on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:39:24 PM EST
    I am close to bawling just remembering it all.

    [ Parent ]
    OK, starting to tear up for real... (5.00 / 7) (#83)
    by Eleanor A on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:38:36 PM EST
    This is just so sad.  What a loss for the country, and for this Party.

    GASP! (5.00 / 6) (#104)
    by Eleanor A on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:44:29 PM EST
    Her pantsuit is ORANGE!!!!!!!  THE PUMA COLOR!!!!

    (people all over Denver are wearing it!  All the PUMA t-shirts at the rallies are orange!  The Womencount PAC - made up of all her hardcore supporters - orange!!!!!)

    YAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!

    [ Parent ]

    Me too, almost as bad as the day she (5.00 / 1) (#126)
    by Valhalla on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:50:26 PM EST
    suspended...what a loss for this country.

    [ Parent ]
    love this video (5.00 / 1) (#85)
    by Democratic Cat on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:39:18 PM EST
    no surprise, i guess

    This is how the professionals do it (5.00 / 1) (#88)
    by Redshoes on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:39:30 PM EST
    Love the video!  

    This video... (5.00 / 3) (#93)
    by lansing quaker on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:41:48 PM EST
    is so powerful.  I'm literally crying.  I feel like such a nerd.

    What a fabulous and (5.00 / 3) (#94)
    by JavaCityPal on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:42:09 PM EST
    beautifully crafted representation of Hillary!!!  Best video so far!!
    I'm tearing up during the film...missed chance.... (5.00 / 5) (#95)
    by jawbone on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:42:35 PM EST
    Oh, my--Bill adores his ilttle girl! And his wife.

    Oh, I want one of those signs!!

    Bill is beaming with pride. (5.00 / 5) (#101)
    by nycstray on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:43:59 PM EST
    and I'm in tears.

    [ Parent ]
    That man loves that woman.... (5.00 / 10) (#96)
    by Maria Garcia on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:43:18 PM EST
    ...I don't care what anybody says.

    I agree (5.00 / 5) (#105)
    by flyerhawk on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:44:40 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    they won't stop cheering (5.00 / 5) (#106)
    by bjorn on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:45:04 PM EST
    how wonderful!

    [ Parent ]
    OMG he so does. (5.00 / 6) (#107)
    by nycstray on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:45:06 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    I can read his lips (5.00 / 5) (#108)
    by themomcat on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:45:32 PM EST
    He is saying, "I love you, Hillary, so much."

    [ Parent ]
    What was he saying to her? (5.00 / 2) (#109)
    by jawbone on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:45:57 PM EST
    I love you, Hillary. ??

    [ Parent ]
    Oh yes (5.00 / 5) (#130)
    by chrisvee on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:50:59 PM EST
    Okay, now Bill is getting all teary-eyed as she talks healthcare. I hope the other speakers are taking notes -- this is the way to do it, folks.

    [ Parent ]
    H*ll yeah (5.00 / 6) (#135)
    by Valhalla on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:52:21 PM EST
    that's always been clear, no matter what his other faults were.  What incredible strength they are for each other.

    [ Parent ]
    I'm glad to see Stephanie Tubbs Jones featured (5.00 / 4) (#100)
    by andgarden on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:43:47 PM EST
    in the video.

    Good intro overall.

    That's when I really got teary eyed--what a loss (5.00 / 3) (#113)
    by jawbone on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:46:52 PM EST
    the Dem Party, progressivism, for America.

    [ Parent ]
    Love the Tangerine Pantsuit (5.00 / 2) (#103)
    by justinboston2008 on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:44:11 PM EST
    She looks radiant as always.

    Cheeto orange (5.00 / 2) (#114)
    by chrisvee on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:47:17 PM EST
    Gotta love it!

    [ Parent ]
    All The Networks (5.00 / 3) (#110)
    by JimWash08 on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:46:34 PM EST
    are tuned in.

    The video and the introduction was just amazing.

    The song when she came on was really good. I wish I knew what that song was.

    Hillary looks amazing!

    And Chelsea's intro was perfect, that was (5.00 / 3) (#118)
    by bjorn on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:48:28 PM EST
    all she needed to say

    [ Parent ]
    You rock Hillary (5.00 / 5) (#112)
    by DemForever on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:46:40 PM EST


    "No way, no how, no McCain" (5.00 / 5) (#119)
    by andgarden on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:48:40 PM EST
    very good.

    Glad to see Hillary (5.00 / 4) (#120)
    by litigatormom on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:48:41 PM EST
    wearing an orange pantsuit, contrary to the advise above.

    Michelle Obama clapping for Hillary.

    HRC: "Whether you voted for me, or voted for Barack, it is time now for our party to unite for a single purpose."

    "We are on the same team, and none of us can afford to sit on the sidelines. This is a fight and one we must win together.  I haven't spent the last 35 years in the trenches, advocating for children, universal healthcare...and fighting for womens' rights around the world and here at home, to see another Republican in the White House squander another opportunity to fulfill the hopes of our country...or for us to suffer through more failed leadership.  No way, no how, no McCain."

    "Barack Obama is my candidate, and he must be our president."

    YOU GO, GIRL

    Hillary's message: (5.00 / 2) (#122)
    by Pegasus on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:48:52 PM EST
    Don't screw up my life's work by failing to support Obama and thus helping a Republican win the WH.

    Good message, eh?

    Bingo (5.00 / 1) (#125)
    by DemForever on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:49:58 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    She is the class of this party.... (5.00 / 9) (#123)
    by Maria Garcia on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:48:54 PM EST
    ...its almost like these people are too small for her.

    She's just got so darn much class - (5.00 / 6) (#124)
    by JavaCityPal on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:49:09 PM EST
    I will never, ever understand anyone who doesn't see the reason why her positives so dramatically outnumber her negatives.

    Gorgeous.

    With age the lucky (5.00 / 4) (#142)
    by Redshoes on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:54:25 PM EST
    gain grace and wisdom.  She leads by example.

    [ Parent ]
    Geez Michelle looked happy to be there (5.00 / 2) (#127)
    by smott on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:50:32 PM EST
    ...not

    Bad coaching (5.00 / 2) (#137)
    by themomcat on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:53:05 PM EST
    They forgot to tell her to smile.

    [ Parent ]
    What Michelle is thinking.... (5.00 / 4) (#151)
    by Maria Garcia on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:59:25 PM EST
    ..'I shouldn't have blackballed her as VP. We would have won for sure."

    [ Parent ]
    I can't stop crying (5.00 / 2) (#129)
    by mogal on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:50:59 PM EST


    I never shed a tear, not a single one (5.00 / 6) (#167)
    by Cream City on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:14:04 PM EST
    until now.  I will not see a woman president in my lifetime.  

    But so it goes.  I know enough of the history of this country, its sexism and misogyny, that I didn't expect that I ever would see it.

    But that I will not see this person in the White House is cause for tears.  This one would make a difference, at a time when this is what our nation  needs: a fighter, a rabble rouser, a straight talker, a pol with an agenda for more than three decades now who would get it done, at last.

    [ Parent ]

    Amen to that. n/t (5.00 / 3) (#174)
    by Valhalla on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:18:28 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    Can you believe some people didn't want this? (5.00 / 3) (#136)
    by Maria Garcia on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:52:57 PM EST
    This is the best thing for Obama I can imagine. Except of course for having her deliver this speech tomorrow as VP.

    Wow, I can't wait for the transcript (5.00 / 2) (#138)
    by waldenpond on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:53:29 PM EST
    For those of you without tv...

    Wow... the applause is amazing, the video was very moving, hope we get to see, tears, looked lke bill teared up, showing a young woman teared up, she can't stop the applause, I am here as a proud mom proud Dem, proud Sen from NY, proud Amer, and a proud supp of BO, Bill stood and cheered, michelle is on the ?? she looks mad :(, they keep going for her expression... time is now to unite as a single party w/single purpose the applause are huge.

    We are on the same team, and none of us can afford to sit on the sidelines.  A fight for the future,  we must win together.  I haven't spent the past 35 yers in the trenches... children, UHS balancing work and Family, women;  to see another Rep in the WH to squander ???... and you haven't work so hard for 18 mos, to suffer through more failed leadership,

    No way, no how, no McCain.   BO is my candidate and he must be our Pres.  The applause are huge..


    Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsuits (5.00 / 5) (#140)
    by litigatormom on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:53:59 PM EST
    Love it.

    Love that she's paying tribute to Stephanie Tubbs Jones.

    "Family of Democrats."

    "...after 8 years of George Bush, we are hurting, and our standing is eroding around the world...Supreme Court in a right wing headlock, and our government in gridlock...."

    Have I mentioned Hillary rocks (5.00 / 8) (#141)
    by cawaltz on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:54:07 PM EST
    and the DNC sucks.

    hooray! (5.00 / 6) (#143)
    by dws3665 on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:55:37 PM EST
    she mentions gay rights. Rock the F&$* ON, Hillary!

    It's the first speech of Hillary 2012 (5.00 / 6) (#144)
    by Eleanor A on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:55:42 PM EST
    Seriously.  Fantastic.  Top this, Obama.

    I am just blown away - (5.00 / 4) (#145)
    by Anne on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:56:15 PM EST
    proud, sad, eyes brimming with tears.

    But they're going to rip her for forgetting she was supposed to be speaking for Barack, not give a stump speech for herself.  It kills me, but I can feel it coming.

    And what is up with Michelle - she lookes p!ssed.

    What I love about this speech (5.00 / 7) (#146)
    by TheRealFrank on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:57:03 PM EST
    And about her speeches in general: she talks about vision, but goes into lots of specific examples.

    And she doesn't do any of that post-partisan crap. "Not another Republican in the White House".

    Hillary, you rock.

    No way, no how, no McCain! (5.00 / 5) (#147)
    by jawbone on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:57:41 PM EST
    She's laid claim to children's welfare and healthcare as her issues. Obama waffles at his peril if he's in the WH. And Hillary will fight for healthcare for that bald headed cancer victim and her children, for us.

    Addressing Iraq and the toll on the injured and just those who spent time there.

    Now, unemployment and poverty.

    Sisterhood of the traveling pantsuits! You never gave in and we never gave up.

    Mentions loss of Tubbs Jones and Ark Dem chair--my god! She's become a great speaker!!

    Fairness. The Clinton key word that still resonates. Even chimps demand fairness! It's in our DNA.

    Succinct--a phrase to bring to mind entire complex issues. All to dealt with fairly.

    Great close: Why in the campaign--for one person or the people of the country who need help? Damn, she's good.

    G-d. what a waste (5.00 / 3) (#148)
    by nycstray on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:58:19 PM EST
    she has out-shined everything so far.

    Freakin' criminal that she has to stimp for Obama.

    what can i say? (5.00 / 10) (#149)
    by Dr Molly on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:58:24 PM EST
    I wish she were president.

    Big Dog (5.00 / 6) (#150)
    by Redshoes on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 09:58:25 PM EST
    is just so dog gone proud he's about to burst.  She's great!  

    Obama (5.00 / 4) (#153)
    by Faust on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:00:26 PM EST
    really should have picked her. Insta win.

    Hey, Dems! It's not too late to reconsider!!! (5.00 / 2) (#155)
    by jawbone on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:05:34 PM EST


    Sweet Jesus (5.00 / 4) (#156)
    by Redshoes on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:05:58 PM EST
    she's taking them all to school.   Finally, a leader.

    OMG she's on fire (5.00 / 3) (#157)
    by smott on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:06:07 PM EST
    Holy sh-t!!

    Hillary... (5.00 / 4) (#159)
    by CoralGables on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:07:45 PM EST
    was thrown a curve ball and hit it out of the damn park tonight. Some pundits said she didn't have it in her. On the contrary, that was a top notch speech that raised the roof. She hit every point and nailed every one of them. Great speech, great delivery.

    It wasn't enough.... (5.00 / 3) (#160)
    by Maria Garcia on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:08:14 PM EST
    Just wanted to be the first to say that. ;-)

    Wasn't enough how? (none / 0) (#173)
    by NO2WONDERBOY on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:18:13 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    It was snark. (5.00 / 1) (#177)
    by Maria Garcia on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:20:00 PM EST


    [ Parent ]
    Not only that ... (none / 0) (#181)
    by FreakyBeaky on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 11:58:59 PM EST
    ... but it's still all her fault.

    [ Parent ]
    A HUGE mistake was made (5.00 / 4) (#161)
    by waldenpond on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:08:38 PM EST
    Obama made a huge mistake, huge.

    And the DNC (5.00 / 7) (#165)
    by Nadai on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:11:10 PM EST
    made an even bigger one.  :(

    [ Parent ]
    ...and the Dems get it wrong... (5.00 / 5) (#162)
    by smott on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:09:50 PM EST
    AGAIN

    Wow (5.00 / 5) (#164)
    by americanincanada on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:11:07 PM EST
    I am crying and speechless....she...she...

    god what could have been....

    Me too... (none / 0) (#179)
    by NO2WONDERBOY on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:25:24 PM EST
    What poise, intelligence,strength, powerful She is still my hero. "She was presidential tonight."
    An African-American woman says on CNN that she is a Clinton delegate, and that's the person she is going to vote for.

    Very, very, very emotional, effective and gregarious delegate!

    [ Parent ]

    Oblamerman (5.00 / 2) (#166)
    by waldenpond on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:13:13 PM EST
    I don't know how it could have been better.

    Matthews: exuberant, eyes wide open. Compact.  Presidential.  No sense of defeat, not triumph, purpose... we are going somewhere together. Her heart.  Great speech writing (Olberman, great stuff)  Matthews seems to be pandering to Dems.  Matthews is effusive.  (I wouldn't say it, but I am thinking @sshole)

    CNN: at commercial.  Ha!

    They are so funny...... (5.00 / 1) (#172)
    by Maria Garcia on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:17:27 PM EST
    ...There is no pretense of objectivity at all. MSNBC totally, totally in the tank for Obama. How will these guys be able to cover the Republican convention?

    [ Parent ]
    Perfect tone... (5.00 / 1) (#168)
    by Same As It Ever Was on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:15:13 PM EST
    outstanding speech...  consummate professional.

    I hope Team Obama is aware (5.00 / 6) (#169)
    by karmadillo on Tue Aug 26, 2008 at 10:15:40 PM EST
    it doesn't even remotely deserve the tremendous gift it was just given.

    The CNN bobbleheads (5.00 / 1) (