BIG HRC FUNDRAISER DEFECTS TO OBAMA

MSNBC.COM ^ | April 25th, 2008 | Chuck Todd

[The_Republican]

One of the things that both Dem campaigns are always nervous about is defectors. In particular, Clinton is more vulnerable to this problem since she's the candidate that is trailing. Well, NBC News has learned that a major fundraiser for Hillary Clinton, former Amb. to Chile Gabriel Guerra-Mondragon is leaving the campaign to join up Barack Obama's campaign. Officially dubbed a "Hillraiser," Guerra-Mondragon raised nearly $500,000 for Clinton's campaign, according to some estimates.

He has been informing people inside Clintonworld this week in what's been described as some tough conversations. A formal announcement of a role for Guerra-Mondragon on Obama's national finance committee will be made next week. Guerra-Mondragon was appointed Amb. to Chile by Pres. Clinton in '94 and served until '98.

Among the reasons for Guerra-Mondragon to defect, according to one informed source, was he was uneasy with the tone of the Clinton campaign and was beginning to worry about what this would mean for the general election.

It's unclear if this defection will lead to others; the Clinton camp has been particularly effective at getting folks to keep their powder dry. For Obama, this comes at a time when his campaign is trying to re-convince insiders that the math indicates he has the nomination virtually wrapped up.

In addition, Guerra-Mondragon's defection could serve as a tipping point with some key Hispanic Democratic leaders that Obama is ready to start making a bigger effort to court Hispanics.

[csvset]

It’s Gabriel Guerra-Mondragon.

[The_Republican]

ROTFLMAO! Goodone!!!!!

[Enchante]

If Shrillary should somehow pull this off (heaven forbid) there are a lot of people who will feel lucky if all they get is the "Big Chill"

"Notables who abandoned her for Obama will get the Big Chill. "He's dead to us," a Clinton aide was quoted saying of John Kerry, who along with Ted Kennedy was turned off by the perception of race baiting that led up to the South Carolina primary. A major donor, conflicted between the two candidates and apologetic over his backing of Obama, found Hillary less than sympathetic. "Too bad for you, because I'm going to win," she snapped."

http://www.newsweek.com/id/134012

[Norman Bates]

With liberals, right is wrong and up is down. Much they do makes no sense in the context of reality. This doesn't either. Obama for the first time is really beginning to falter.

[uncbob]

Hillary wins there are going to be alot of turncoats sweating bullets

[airborne]

For the Dems, it's a lose-lose situation.

Unfortunately for us Republicans, we still only have McCain.

[babygene]

If a damnocrat is going to be the next president, I would prefer it to be Clinton.

McCain is probably more liberal than her...

[ncalburt]

I stopped believing anything from the Obama network MS-DNC.
Did this idiot peddle a poll showing Obama winning PA ?

[Virginia Ridgerunner]

"Too bad for you, because I'm going to win," she snapped."

[StarFan]

Thanks. Think I’m going to be sick!

[Zeppo]

Well, NBC News has learned that a major fundraiser for Hillary Clinton, former Amb. to Chile Gabriel Guerra-Mondragon is leaving the campaign to join up Barack Obama's campaign.

Phew! For a moment I was worried that it was going to be one of her ChiCom sponsors that double-crossed her. Luckily it appears that she is still on their leash, and the Peoples Liberation Army cash will continue to flow in...

I don't really need a sarcasm tag, do I?

[Rudder]

I think you’ll get your wish. McCain is publicly spiting conservatives as part of his game plan. He’s going after the liberal vote.

[mimaw]

I hope that includes that fool Limbaugh.

[uncbob]

Well she told him “Be careful what you wish for “

[OeOeO]

She are not amused

[The_Republican]

Wow! That’s something!