Clinton backer: Superdelegates need to consider 'bitter' remark

politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com ^ | April 12, 2008 | CNN

[Berlin_Freeper]

Sen. Evan Bayh, Hillary Clinton’s top backer in the May 6 primary state of Indiana, argued Saturday that superdelegates need to evaluate Barack Obama’s “bitter” remarks when deciding who to back for the Democratic nomination.

“I think it’s a real potential political problem and it’s something for superdelegates and voters to think about,” said Bayh, who was made available to reporters by the Clinton campaign to speak about the controversy.

“The far right wing has a very good track record of using things like this relentlessly against our candidates, whether its Al Gore or John Kerry,” Bayh said, “I’m afraid this is the kind of fodder they might use to harm him.”

The popular Indiana senator said Republicans were able to tarnish Kerry’s war record and turn Gore into a “serial fibber,” and predicted they will “use this to damage Barack, the Democratic party, and ultimately frustrate the change that we need in this country.”

[mainepatsfan]

The far right wing has a very good track record of using things like this relentlessly against our candidates, whether its Al Gore or John Kerry,” Bayh said, “I’m afraid this is the kind of fodder they might use to harm him.”

And why the bleep wouldn't they?

[Polybius]

“The far right wing has a very good track record of using things like this relentlessly against our candidates, whether its Al Gore or John Kerry,” Bayh said, “I’m afraid this is the kind of fodder they might use to harm him.”

Amusing how he neglects to mention that Hillary herself jumped on Obama's comments like a pit-bull on a pork chop.

[Williams]

Oh so now small town America and religious folks are the "far right wing"? That's exactly what Obama thinks.

Looks like Bayh isn't willing to stand up for religion or decent folks any more than Obama is.

[b4its2late]

Any excuse! Ha!

[mainepatsfan]

One set of rules for them and another set for the rest of us.

[no dems]

I think Evan Bayh would be in the VEEP spot if Billary gets the nomination.

[no dems]

Actually Obama thinks rural, White Americans are just ignorant Rednecks. I guess we’d be the “typical, Redneck, white persons”; huh Hussein?

[linn37]

I see Hillary sends out one of her b!tch$ out to nip at Obama.

[sirchtruth]

For a canidate who is supposed to be so civilly oriented, Obama sure as sherlock is stepping in it big time!

His colors are really starting to show and Hillary is using a broad brush to finish this painting.

[IM2MAD]

And the Supers are to turn a blind eye to Hillary’s lying. Wait til someone brings up her unlawful shenanigans during the Nixon impeachment. She’s trickier than Dick ever was.

[Mark]

Ok, I went to that other site and the two camps have their own sub boards and there seems to be crossover shouting. At the Clinton board I read this post:

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Here's a copy of what I sent:

"Message Subject: Family

(Made public due to lack of response)

Dear Skinner,

I'm writing to you personally rather than publicly.

As leader of this group called DU, you are the only one who can minister to the chaos that has erupted. It is like a family that is out of control with all sides bickering, fighting, jabbing at one another. The result is a lot of bitterness, hardened positions and destruction. It has become poisonous.

Whenever a family gets to such a point it is inherent upon the "parents" to step in.

In my opinion the vile atmosphere on DU calls for you to take charge and tell the "children" to get along, respect each other, stop calling names, find things to like about each other, go along to get along, realize that we are more alike than not and to unite for the common good which is to take back our country.

Furthermore, if the "children" don't do as they are told they will be given "time-outs" or some other punishment deemed necessary. There is no justification for what is going on and it is damaging to all in the long run.

Chalco"

I received no response, and he did nothing.

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Too funny. ----------I have to take a shower now.

[Henchster]

The popular Indiana senator said Republicans were able to tarnish Kerry’s war record and turn Gore into a “serial fibber,” and predicted they will “use this to damage Barack, the Democratic party, and ultimately frustrate the change that we need in this country.”

Sorry Senator Dipstick, John Kerry tarnished his own war record, and Al Gore turned himself into the "serial fibber."

[gunservative]

I think Evan Bayh would be in the VEEP spot if Billary gets the nomination.

Too bad Bayh isn't at the top of the ticket. Compared to McCain, the guy is more of a conservative than McCain is.

[chris_bdba]

Oh boy here we go! Denver sure is going to be fun to watch.

[truth_seeker]

“Wait til someone brings up her unlawful shenanigans during the Nixon impeachment.”

Need some stuff a lot more recent than that.

[rod1]

Yeah Evan..outright lieing will be just fine with the superduper delegates.

[srmorton]

I think that a side-by-side examination of their voting records would show that NOT to be the case.

[fella]

I’m so bitter now that I’m going to get out my lefthanded 870 and give it its yearly Spring cleaning.

[upchuck]

Twice daily Evan spends 10 minutes spelling vice president.

Twice daily Evan spends 10 minutes spelling cabinet position.

The rest of the day he spends kissing ass.