Sometimes It Feels Like Clinton is Still Running Against Obama
DENVER—At times it feels like there are still 2 candidates running for the Democratic nomination here in Denver. This is despite Sen. Hillary Clinton's best efforts to unite her supporters behind Sen. Barack Obama. I just left the DNC's Women's Caucus event where die-hard Hillary fans were to be found in great number, talking to media and sporting Hillary paraphernalia. Last night I ran into a lifelong Democratic activist and fundraiser trying to promote a story about "Obama camps" where young Obama fans were trained to disrupt and take over caucuses in the states. Then there's the "get over it" crowd. But the diehards I'm encountering aren't getting over anything.
Tags: presidential election 2008 | Barack Obama | Hillary Clinton | Democratic National Convention
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Questionable Caucus in Colorado too
Almost identical to Dallas story above, which raises questions about it being a universal, well planned effort.Arrive early,inside door greeted by young Obamas passing out paraphernalia.10 County Precincts in one old elem. school gym/auditorium.Directed to table,after 10 min.,find out it's wrong Precinct.Find mine,surrounding one folding table,up against the elevated stage.Told to sign in and show candidate preference by two Obama people who act in charge.Being disabled,I needed to sit,so I crawled under the table to sit next to elderly neighbor.Facing outward towards rest of gym.At other end of room someone says we're past the time of starting.He then does some talking,we can't see or hear because a late arrival is signing up.Then we're told to work within our precinct.One "leader" calls out each name and asks for vote.Hillary is way ahead as I keep track.One older woman says she wants uncommitted.Told she can't.She disagrees,is told,"just pick someone, it doesn't matter anyway".She says Obama.Suddenly, behind the people standing in front of the table,it's Obama, Obama, Obama...until he leads 37 to 35.We're told if you want to volunteer to go to State Caucus,sign up here,otherwise go home.Area mostly elderly,never been to caucus,leave,except young Obamas who become all delegates, no Clintons. Told record of votes to be on county website next day(never happened). In retrospect, no way 72 people were around our one six foot long table. No elections,no directions,no Clinton Delegates. Yeah, Hillary had a bad Caucus Strategy, she didn't plan ahead to cheat people out of their votes. Caucuses must never be used - Not Democratic. Now we know better, may take a couple years for the truth to be recognized - dirty Chicago politics used in every State. Yes there is such a cultish thing as Obama Camp.
The constant cry of "racism" has gotten old fast. You can be a minority and still be a poor choice for public office. Yes, Obama has dark skin. Big deal. Most of us got over skin color decades ago. He's still inexperienced. He still associates with questionable people. He still trips over his tongue. You were fooled by slick packaging. I think deep inside many Obama's supporters know it. Unless there is a last minute save at the convention, I'm holding my nose and voting McCain.
party unity my #@!
Don't get me started on O'Bambi's behind the scenes manipulations to keep FL and MI from counting so he could "win."
Just because he can manipulate the primaries doesn't mean I have to vote for him.
Voting Republican for the first time in my life.
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