Civil rights attorney Bill Murphy endorses Hillary Clinton

[BlueMTexpat]

Civil rights attorney Bill Murphy, who is representing Flint residents in a class-action lawsuit, has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, according to a campaign aide.

http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/civil-rights-attorney-bill-murphy-endorses-hillary-clinton

Murphy said he decided to back Clinton “because she has a better relationship with communities of color than Bernie [Sanders] or any other candidate.” He made the announcement only days before the Nevada Democratic caucus, which appears to be a tight race between the two presidential candidates.

The well-known Baltimore lawyer, who also represented the family of Freddie Gray, who died in police custody, filed a federal suit against Michigan officials earlier this month. He is seeking compensation on behalf of Flint citizens for all water bills paid for undrinkable water tainted with lead.

[SunSeeker]

1. K & R

[BlueCaliDem]

2. But I've been told he's NOT a civil rights attorney!! He's a glorified ambulance chaser!

Ah...I love the smell of desperation in the morning air...

On a more serious note, from the MSNBC article:

In a statement provided to NBC News, Murphy said he preferred Clinton “because she has been truly loyal to President Obama and is the best person to protect and build on his legacy.”

He also cited Clinton’s legal background. “Hillary’s background as a lawyer puts her in a better position than Bernie or any other candidate to understand who should be nominated to the Supreme Court,” he wrote.

Murphy, who will campaign for Clinton in South Carolina next week, praised Clinton’s foreign policy experience and said outright that Sanders lacked comparable “knowledge, experience and success.”

“And most important,” Murphy said, “because never again do we want our hearts broken and our hopes dashed by nominating a wonderful candidate who can’t beat the Republicans in the general election.”

He pretty much summed up what I've been feeling and why I support Hillary Clinton over Bernie.

[BlueMTexpat]

3. +1! eom

[BlueCaliDem]

4. Thanks, BlueMTexpat! I'd also like to add,

I like her as a person better than Bernie. I guess that plays into it as well. I guess I'm not enraged enough to be a Bernie supporter. Because I don't see the charm. I really don't. And after reading about his legislative past, I really can't get behind him. I'm happy about the fact that President Obama appears to share my sentiments.

[BlueMTexpat]

5. We have two excellent

candidates, IMHO.

But I prefer Hillary for all the reasons that you mention and for several more.

[BlueCaliDem]

6. Both candidates have things I don't like in their past. But it's now a matter of what can I

live with that helps in my decision who to support.

I'm like President Obama and SoS Clinton: I won't let the perfect become the enemy of the good.

As Hillary said, the keyword in Progressive is progress. I don't see any progress with Bernie as president unless he completely capitulates and compromises, and then I question, with which side of the aisle?

[BlueMTexpat]

7. It is the same for me.

For example, Hillary's IWR was a BIG stumbling block for me in 2008, as were other things. But her subsequent stellar performance as SoS, her ability to work closely with Prez O after a hard-fought 2008 campaign, and her proven track record on behalf of vulnerable people here and around the world have convinced me that she is the BEST!!!

[BlueCaliDem]

8. Same here!

Her vote for the 2002 AUMF Against Iraq had me go from Edwards (because I believed he should have gotten a second chance) and an unknown but charismatic Senator Obama. *Of course I chose Obama. It was when President Obama asked her to become his SoS to repair the horrendous damage the Bush Admin left behind that I began taking a closer look at her and actually reading about "that vote" that so disgusted me.

I'd like to note that my first choice was Sanders. I was a supporter of his for all but thirty days (give or take a few days) back in May 2015. Then I began my research into his background and I did NOT like what I found. More extensive research only made *me dislike him more. And then I learned of his antagonistic attitude toward what I'm convinced is the best president of my lifetime, and it really turned me off.

So here I am, a 110% supporter of our future Madame President - and yes, I believe she will be.

EDITED where there are *

[fleabiscuit]

9. Sounds very much like my personal journey away from BS and to HRC.

The non endorsements from colleges that the had worked around for so long, and then the nastiness of the BroS finally done me in.

This time I'm not voting for Hope, I'm voting for SCOPE!