ABC News: Clinton Doesn’t Deny Campaign is Pushing Wright Story to Superdelegates

[sabra]

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/03/clinton-doesnt.html

ABC News' Eloise Harper Reports: Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign has strictly maintained a public position not to comment on Sen. Barack Obama's relationship with Rev. Jeremiah Wright. Many times, questions have been answered with -- "you will have to ask Senator Obama about that."

However at a Thursday press availability in Terra Haute, Indiana after a report surfaced that the Clinton campaign was pushing the Wright story to superdelegates arguing that the relationship hurt Obama's electibility -– Clinton refused to deny that her campaign was pushing the story.

When asked, Clinton ignored the Wright portion of the question and said “well my campaign has been making the case that I am the most electable that I have said that for a year or more that I am the person best able to make the challenges that our country faces as commander in chief.”

When Clinton was then asked specifically if her campaign was pushing the Wright story –- she shrugged and took the next question, ignoring the reporter.

[book_worm]

1. If she gets the nomination this way she will not win in November.

[TheWraith]

48. She won't win in November no matter what.

Even if she could get the nomination, and even if she could get it fairly--which are respectively nearly impossible and totally impossible at this point--how many people out of the Democratic base are going to turn out? Those so-called "latte" liberals? Black people? Not after the shit the Clinton camp has said. The anti-war crowd? No admission that the war vote was a mistake. And then she'd be beaten senseless by McCain on the subject of "experience." The Republicans would point out all the lies and distortions about her "experience" as First Lady that Obama's too nice to. The only thing McCain would have to avoid is dropping dead during a debate.

I can't imagine why some people still don't recognize that Clinton is the Republicans' only hope of keeping the White House. Why else do they think Limbaugh and company are running a campaign for her?

[gayron]

57. Obama will not win no matter what

I will tell you why, the democrates of the middle will not vote for him. Thus he will not win.

[crankychatter]

62. Your "Middle" Democrats do not exist

They and YOU are CONSERVATIVE Democrats.

Big Difference.

Obama's insurgency is a direct result of your pro-war, pro-corporate DNC, DLC oppression of the Democratic Base, complicity with corruption and lies.

WE are opposed to needless WAR and Corruption in Congress and the White House. WE are the middle and the MAJORITY.

YOU, are a pseudo-centrist.

Your centrism is a direct function of corruption.

[jgraz]

77. Nicely done.

Welcome to DU. :hi:

[TheWraith]

64. Hey, another new user throwing gasoline on the flame wars!

One who's incapable of spelling "Democrats." Where have I seen that before?

Enjoy your stay... of whatever duration. :D

[mod mom]

61. Tweety quoted a stat that 20% of DEMS would either stay home or vote for someone else-count me in th

[roguevalley]

67. she needed to deny. but she didn't and the only conclusion that

one can make is that she can't. if she was truly clean on this she should have said so. This is about the last shred of respect I have for them and now its gone too. THis is so awful. They will have nothing left after this, they are scorching the earth.

[lisa58]

2. why wouldn't they?

they want to win and they need an issue that makes Obama unelectable - they're just hoping this is it - I hope not.

[coalition_unwilling]

10. What is fascinating to me is that HilBilly is willing to write off

a significant portion of the Dem base - the African-American vote - solely in the pursuit of power. If the superdelegates throw the nomination to HilBilly in Denver even if Obama comes to the convention with leads in votes, pledged delegates and number of states won, I predict that most black voters will stay home in November and may leave the Dem party for good.

[lisa58]

17. I agree...

...it will be ugly and the party will be damaged. If I have to hold my nose and vote Hillary, I will, but I will never defend the Clintons again.

[slinkerwink]

19. I guess the African-American vote isn't worth it to her

[Ysabel]

21. more than just the african american vote...

- plenty of other people are mad at the clintons for this race baiting crap as well the dem party stands to lose more people...

edited: cuz my keyboard skips...

[Cha]

26. And those of us who stand with our

Black American brothers and sisters.

[crankychatter]

45. More than Black Voters

Progressives... and that's the real deal.

Black people are MORE progressive... this is about FAR MORE than race.

I'm ready to put out the tent-stakes at Cynthia McKinney's revival.

I already bought a tambourine.

[crankychatter]

46. but it shouldn't surprise you

Clinton is pro-war, pro-megapharm, pro-corporate 100%

A mild progressive like Obama makes her look like a Republican.

Clinton is not grasping for personal power, despite appearances.

She is running on behalf of the DLC's corporate gravy train.

If McCain wins, she STILL wins... and the money keeps flowing.

[Freddie Stubbs]

55. How is defeating an African-American candidate "writing off" the African-American vote?

Is defeating Hillary "writing off" the women's vote?

[crankychatter]

58. It IS the HOW

With the help of Corporate Media, the Klinton Kamp is incessantly sliming Obama.

If your "female" vote is supportive of DLC pro-war machinations and lies... I imagine they WILL vote for McCain if Obama gets the nomination.

[Freddie Stubbs]

59. What exactly is the "Klinton Kamp?"

:shrug:

[jgraz]

74. Sorry, he meant the Krazy Klinton Kamp

Is that a bit clearer for you?

[Texas Hill Country]

3. why should she deny it... it speaks directly to his electability.

[Armstead]

24. "But you can;t nominate a Black man. We'll losethe bigot vote."

Great argument.

[Cha]

29. Yeah she's licking her bloody fangs

right now. Since they started the whole smear in the place..hilary's goin' down in a pile a shit.

[anigbrowl]

49. Even Huckabee has stood up to defend Obama AND Wright

This is a bigger issue than just an electoral campaign.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNwMPNxwHmQ

[Umbram]

54. Huck's politics are crap, but he has more class than Clinton. (nt)

[jgraz]

80. It speaks directly to her willingness to gin up race hatred to win an election

[LSparkle]

4. As I just wrote in another thread, just part of the "kitchen sink" ...

Somebody ought to run the garbage disposal on this mess.

[easy_b94]

5. I smell a rat........

Or I need a bath :)

[KittyWampus]

6. can I call her the b-word now?

[LittleClarkie]

11. Bozo?

;)

[Cha]

31. hilary's the "new queen of mean" and you

know what happened to the old one?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x5167204

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

7. Of course.

Can I get a garbage disposal on that kitchen sink?

[rox63]

8. Allrighty then - Time to "out" Clinton on "The Fellowship" n/t

[LittleClarkie]

12. Or Sauron will get the ring.

:)

[LittleClarkie]

9. Reminds me of when she said she doesn't attack people

and I felt like adding "directly"

[Danieljay]

13. I am so effing tired of her whole effing campaign and am reconsidering my "i'll vote for the Dem

nominee, regardless" statement.


Eff her. I'm over her and her Rovian campaign.

[Cha]

33. Good because she's not gettin' my

extortionist vote, either.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

14. I will not put a yard sign up for Ms Hillary

not after hearing this

[Cha]

34. You won't have to worry about that..she's

goin' down.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

15. It is a legitimate point of discussion within the party!

Our GOAL is to put a DEMOCRAT in the White House! Isn't it?

[wileedog]

50. Oh is that why she went negative

and started praising McCain over Obama? She had me confused for a minute there.

[gabeana]

16. Only problem for Clinton

if their campaign believes this is the issue to take him down and she gets the nomination, She can't win the G.E. The AA community will be resentful because whatever white -america thinks about the Wright affair, within the AA community there is lot of truth to his words. The large #'s of AA voters will be put off and for a Dem nominee to win, we need a large AA turn-out.

[high density]

18. Hillary you're doing a good job at losing my vote

Please DON'T keep it up. :shrug:

[Mags]

20. I guess those delegates who switched from Hillary to BO can switch back can't they?

Are there rules against this?

[backwoodsbob]

32. YES MAGS..the sp's can switch

and if she is gonna try to do it this way we can also sit and watch her fall.

is it worth it hrc supporters to win at ANY cost?

[LulaMay]

22. This just in: Obama campaign accused Hillary & Bill of being racists to get votes.

Released 4 pages of 'supposed racist remarks' by her 'supposed supporters/campaign workers' to the press,

as revealed by Tim Russert in early debate,

which Obama admitted and said he regretted.


Without the press as much as batting an eye.

[Ysabel]

27. link lulamay (or what are you gonna threaten to call the fbi again)...

- fuck this...

[LulaMay]

30. A link to the debate? Find it yourself. and pardon me for being scared for her safety when people

were posting threats of violence against her.

[Ysabel]

36. you refer to "this just in" in your heading...

- you're full of it...

[Umbram]

53. Don't ask for substance where there is none.

That goes for posts and posters. In this case you will be disappointed on both accounts.

[Ysabel]

66. aye however not really disappointed (i knew the result before asking) hahaha :D n/t...

[crankychatter]

63. Although this is an UNTRUE report

It's quite possibly true.

[cali]

70. this old news, lulu. Clintons tried to frame Obama as unelectable fringe minority

candidate. Obama didn't race bait, hillypoo's surrogates and dear hubby did. That's why she lost. tough shit on you and all the hillbots. You pull stuff out of your rear and expect people to believe YOU? Not a chance.

[Cha]

23. There's a reason then that they're not

denying it 'cause if they could sneak around they would.

Good..now there's no shadow of doubt that hilary will go down.

[LulaMay]

25. and we shouldn't be concerned about it's impact on the GE? "God Damn America?"

I guarantee you party leaders are worried about it.

[blogslut]

28. Dear Hillary, let me say this in language you can understand

Moo

[Cha]

35. She needs to get out in that

cow pasture with mccain..now wouldn't be too soon.

[1776Forever]

37. There is nothing to see here - move on - HRC is a master at deception!

:hide:

[ElsewheresDaughter]

40. yapyapyap Hillary's an agent of Satan yapyapyap agent of Satan yapyap Hillary.....

[wiggs]

38. Superdelegates are generally smart, ambitious, knowledgeable people who don't

watch Hannity and then ditto his insanity. They are going to know that the Wright story is not as much about Obama as it is about Wright AND about those who use these kinds of polarizing issues to gain political traction. They know a good, important speech when they hear it and I bet the vast majority aren't in the least concerned that Obama really shares Wright's anger. This is a media and campaign creation. Superdelegates who already are fervently pro-clinton may parrot the Hannity outrage for political reasons but I highly doubt they believe it.

[DearAbby]

39. The AA Community is good enough to vote for White politicians

But not the other way around...yeah I get it.

[SeaLyons]

41. The job of the superdelegates is

to decide on who is the most electable. That's what they do folks. Superdelegates that have already endorsed Obama can take that endorsement back at any time. That's how the game is played. All eyes are focused on the White House.

[LulaMay]

43. Hear Hear! We want Dem's to win!

[SeaLyons]

44. ..

:thumbsup:

[cali]

71. yeah. and SDs know that won't be hilly

she's cooked. get your fork out. Oh, and how do you like Obama's new SD, Bill Richardson? He knows the Clintons- well- and he knew NOT to endorse sweet hilly.

[wileedog]

51. Better be more concerned

when a major chunk of the party splits off or becomes disillusioned with them. She's not getting any where near the White House without the AA vote and the younger generation Obama supporters who will be in full revolt against her.

[goletian]

52. yes, and thats why theyve been movin in obamas direction. good point! - nt

[11 Bravo]

42. She also doesn't deny having sex with Shetland ponies.

Are you "concerned"?

[Teaser]

47. Have you asked her though?

It would explain all the whinnies....

[EFerrari]

56. That's just dishonest.

[crankychatter]

65. Got Pics?

:-)

[jgraz]

79. I take her at her word that she doesn't have sex with shetland ponies

As far as I know...

[blm]

60. EXACTLY what we knew and what her supporters denied. They don't KNOW Clintons

They just have FAITH in them.

[cooolandrew]

68. Oh My God!!

[cooolandrew]

69. kick

[Konza]

72. If she were the most electable wouldn't she have the most votes & delegates? n/t

[jgraz]

75. Oh shit -- logic and truth smackdown

I thought that was against the rules in GD:P

[matcom]

73. I'm getting REALLY close (SHOULD she find a way to 'win' this) to NOT being able to vote for her

NEVER thought I would say this and it isn't a done deal yet but if she somehow pulls this out, I will have to think LONG AND HARD about pulling a lever for her.

I don't think she will win the nomination but if somehow she does, if she does it doing this shit I don't know if I can do it. This could be an historic election for Matcom. One in which he stays home.

[jgraz]

76. Ain't gonna happen.

However, she might be able to shit on Obama enough to cost him the general. That's gotta be her strategy at this point.

[npincus]

78. Hillary, push THIS:

:rofl:

[Eurobabe]

81. Not surprised. HRC's campaign is no different than GOP strategies. n/t

[Scurrilous]

82. K & R

:thumbsup: