"To include the wife of the governor of Iowa, who I'm sure is a wonderful woman, and to not include Hillary Clinton is just such a glaring injustice..."
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Posted on 07/14/2004 9:23:36 AM PDT by kattracks
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The former chairwoman of the New York State Democratic Party on Wednesday called it "a total outrage" and "very stupid" that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has not been offered a prominent speaking role at the Democratic National Convention."It's a slap in the face, not personally for Hillary Clinton, but for every woman in the Democratic Party and every woman in America," said Judith Hope, a major party fund-raiser.
Hope said she would appeal to Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry to "correct this omission" and would send an e-mail message to more than 1,000 New York women — "many of them major donors to the Kerry campaign" — complaining about the slight.
The Kerry campaign had no immediate comment.
On Tuesday, Kerry aides announced the prime-time speaking lineup for the four-day convention in Boston that begins July 26, a list that included former Presidents Carter and Clinton, former Vice President Al Gore and Christie Vilsack, wife of Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack. The list did not include the former first lady and New York's junior senator.
Asked about Clinton's role Tuesday, Arizona Gov. Bill Richardson, the convention chairman, said, "Senator Clinton will speak also. She's a major star in the party."
But later, convention officials said Clinton would appear at the convention's opening night as part of a special segment featuring all the women senators, but she was not expected to speak.
"To include the wife of the governor of Iowa, who I'm sure is a wonderful woman, and to not include Hillary Clinton is just such a glaring injustice," Hope said.
"It is, frankly, very stupid," she added.
In May, Kerry campaign officials had said both President Clinton and his wife would play prominent roles at the convention.
"It's a total outrage," Hope said. "Women all over New York state and all over America are being asked to carry a very heavy responsibility for winning this election for the Democrats."
Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines had little to say Wednesday, simply commenting that Clinton is looking forward to attending the convention and working hard for the Democratic ticket of Kerry and John Edwards.
Clinton has been campaigning across the country for Kerry and has become one of the campaign's major fund-raising attractions.
"Hillary Clinton has been a team player for this ticket from Day One," Hope said.
If Kerry falters this year, Edwards and Clinton would be seen as the top candidates for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination.
Oh give it up lady. She owns your party. If she wants to speak there she will.
BWAHAHAHAHAH!!! Chaos reigns DemocRATic!
Now I get it.....there will be a groundswell for her to speak.....this groundswll will overwhelm Kerry at the convention and take the nomination.
"To include the wife of the governor of Iowa, who I'm sure is a wonderful woman, and to not include Hillary Clinton is just such a glaring injustice..."
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Someone smack me and wake me from my nightmare..
Hillary is torpedoing the Kerry campaign. This is the first of many volleys.
It's a slap in the face to American satanists.
Somehow I think my mom won't mind be smacked in the face because of this.
Houston, ooops I mean, DNC Headquaters.... We have a problem!
This is too funny. The morons over at DUh must be in full feeding-frenzy mode! Gee, I hope some of the female 'Rats don't stay away from the polls over this! It would be horrible if every citizen didn't make their voice heard!
In other words she has kept her mouth shut.
A woman's place is in the home.
I say let her speak!! The more people that see Hillary as the face of the Democratic Party is a good thing. It practically guarantees a Bush win in November.
Little creative editing there, lol. I'd like to do some slapping.
Well Hellary, it appears John F'in doesn't wan't you there, so don't run out and buy that satin and rhinestone pantsuit you planned on.
You got it. Kerry must fail for Her Highness to be able to graciously accept the crown offered up by a grateful and clamorous people, and fail he will. Not only does she want to be able to jump clear of the train wreck, she needs to ensure that it happens.
Bet this will come to a surprise to both Arizona and New Mexico...
Hillery probably had full invites, and simply turned them down, on purpose. Kerry is allowed to get up around 42 percent of the vote...but she can't allow him to win...he would kill off her sole chance in 2008. Amusing in a way.
Does anyone think Teraaaza and Elizabeth would allow Hillary to suck the oxygen out of their appearances?
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