Posted on 06/06/2008 4:25:55 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
We've gotten an avalanche of emails from around the country this week in the wake of news that Sen. Hillary Clinton will be closing out her campaign Saturday.
This one, from Billie Bromer of Augusta, Georgia, is representative of many, capturing the sentiments of Hillary supporters -- angry, aggrieved, mournful -- as they watch the end of a landmark campaign.
What it shows: the considerable challenges ahead for the Obama campaign -- and the Democratic Party -- when it comes to winning these voters over in the next 150 days.
Take a read:
I am one of those 'upset' Hillary supporters who is clinging to Hillary.com during my 'mourning and grieving' process. The media, the pundits, the politicians, and even the two remaining candidates are talking about me and my vote in November. But the story about Hillary supporters is incomplete.
The most simple -- but woefully incorrect -- way to address the topic of the displaced, diehard Hillary women supporters is to lump us all together.
We came to Hillary for different reasons and we are clinging to Hillary for different reasons.
Some of us are pretty strong feminists and we absolutely love the fact that Hillary represents all facets of the very best of women -- smart, tough, soft, protective, devious, tender, assertive compassionate (should I go on?)
Some of us have been more moderate (sensible) Democrats and we absolutely love the fact that she doesn't represent the more liberal/progressive lean the party seems to be taking.
Some of us just do not like Obama and we are NOT racists for not liking him. We see him as arrogant and smug and he just does not 'inspire' us.
(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...
They will regret their choice, I’m sure of it.
Of course he dragged his victim out of public view.
That’s what thugs do.
You can go ahead and call me “irrational”.
I will NOT vote for someone for whom I have NO respect, and who I think will be a disaster for this country, especially since I think he’s crazy.
Let me get this clear. Are you saying that I am a Clinton supporter, or are talking to Clinton supporters in general?
Who are you calling a lesbian? I hope that it’s not me, because you have made a horrible mistake if that’s the case.
TENDER? Have you ever looked at her and saw tender? And I'm sure not seeing the "soft" part either!
I am not convinced Hillary is going to close out her campaign as in END it, and concede Obama IS the nominee. She just may do it, but until I actually see it happen I won't believe she will concede.
Something has to be gained by Hillary before she let's go of 18m votes and all those delegates. Infact, I think she shouldn't give up at all until the delegates vote at the convention because afterall, she won the popular vote and the states that really matter. Some dems might begin to really start getting worried Hillary voters will vote McCain and Obama really is this empty suit and hasn't got a chance to convince the country to vote for him, even if the DBM tries to make him out to be the anti-American messiah.
Where's the tape, and what was discussed at the meeting between Obama and Hillary?
I’m not staying home, I have a Senator and a congressional seat to vote on.
Hysterical tantrums. How mature!
If hillleree’s supporters won’t vote for Obama then they vote for McCain. Are they that stupid? Yeah...I guess they are. :)
Who is running for senator in Tennessee?
Have I missed something?
Lamar! is up for reelection this year. He seems to be slowly morphing into a reliable vote for Conservative causes... surprising me.
[Looks like weve got lots of ammunition already to bring down the often deified Magic one...]
And we don’t need Obama’s church anymore, now that Obama is showing us who he is.
If the Dems had nominated a moderate like Mark Warner or Evan Bayh or maybe even Bill Nelson, it would make it a lot easier to vote against McCain this cycle, and work to retake the GOP for conservatives. By the same token, by nominating McCain, many angry fans of Hillary will undoubtedly find him an acceptable President, and vote for him instead of the usurper. McCain has the benefit this year of facing an opponent so left wing that he can win without support of the base, because he is half Democrat to begin with.
If the Dems had nominated a moderate like Mark Warner or Evan Bayh or maybe even Bill Nelson, it would make it a lot easier to vote against McCain this cycle, and work to retake the GOP for conservatives. By the same token, by nominating McCain, many angry fans of Hillary will undoubtedly find him an acceptable President, and vote for him instead of the usurper. McCain has the benefit this year of facing an opponent so left wing that he can win without support of the base, because he is half Democrat to begin with.
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