angry clinton backers vow to undermine obama

itsmeeeeeee · 05-15-2008, 01:48 PM

May 15, 2008
Categories: Hillary Clinton

Ben Smith's Blog: Clinton backer backlash - Politico.com

Clinton backer backlash

My colleague Beth Frerking reports on something we're likely to hear a lot more about in coming days: Grumblings from the almost-half of the party, disproportionately women, whose candidate is losing.

An Ohio-based group of Democratic Hillary Clinton supporters say they’ll work actively against Sen. Barack Obama if he becomes the nominee, arguing that Clinton has been the subject of “intense sexism” by party leaders and the media.

Led by Boomer-aged women, the group, Clinton Supporters Count Too, is holding a press conference in Columbus at noon to release this statement.

Organizers Cynthia Ruccia, 55, and Jamie Dixey, 57, both from the Columbus area, say they’re coordinating women, men, minorities, union members and others in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida and Michigan – all important swing states next November – to impress upon Democratic party leaders what they think has been outright discrimination – and not of the racial kind.

“We have been vigilant against expressions of racism, and we are thrilled that the society has advanced that way” in accepting Obama as a serious candidate,” Ruccia said. “But it’s been open season on women, and we feel we need to stand up and make a statement about that, because it’s wrong.”

With growing calls for Clinton to leave the race, she said, women feel like “we’re being told to sit down, shut up, and get with the program.”

Hard to know what to make of any given group, but the sentiment is clearly out there, and putting the party back together will be Obama's, and Clinton's, challenge.

Oh, and they're doing O'Reilly tonight, of course.

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INTENSE SEXISM?

REALLY?

can ANYONE post ONE example of obama's intense sexism?
OR ANY EXAMPLE OF SEXISM AT ALL?

this is complete horseshit!
these are the kind of women who give women a bad name!

DRS112 · 05-15-2008, 01:52 PM

I think what they're saying is that society is sexist....so they're going to take it out on Obmam

itsmeeeeeee · 05-15-2008, 02:02 PM

and naturally, they run straight to fox!

if it's not one thing, it's 100 others!
whaaaaah, whaaaaah, whaaaaah!

hillary BETTER fix this shit!
god knows she's played every "ist" card in the book!
i can still hear bill whining "they're pickin' on a girl!"
what was that she said a couple of weeks ago?
"if you can't stand the heat, you better stay out of the kitchen?"

HarperLee · 05-15-2008, 02:07 PM

Hillary is fostering this shit. Make no mistake.

mudwhistle · 05-15-2008, 02:39 PM

You people accuse anyone who dares to say anything critical of your messiah Obama of being motivated by racism.

They are doing the same thing. Accusing those who say anything critical of Hillary Clinton of sexism.

There's no difference. They're all Democrats, and they're all disgusting.

Insipid · 05-15-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsmeeeeeee

May 15, 2008
Categories: Hillary Clinton

Ben Smith's Blog: Clinton backer backlash - Politico.com

Clinton backer backlash

My colleague Beth Frerking reports on something we're likely to hear a lot more about in coming days: Grumblings from the almost-half of the party, disproportionately women, whose candidate is losing.

An Ohio-based group of Democratic Hillary Clinton supporters say they’ll work actively against Sen. Barack Obama if he becomes the nominee, arguing that Clinton has been the subject of “intense sexism” by party leaders and the media.

Led by Boomer-aged women, the group, Clinton Supporters Count Too, is holding a press conference in Columbus at noon to release this statement.

Organizers Cynthia Ruccia, 55, and Jamie Dixey, 57, both from the Columbus area, say they’re coordinating women, men, minorities, union members and others in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida and Michigan – all important swing states next November – to impress upon Democratic party leaders what they think has been outright discrimination – and not of the racial kind.

“We have been vigilant against expressions of racism, and we are thrilled that the society has advanced that way” in accepting Obama as a serious candidate,” Ruccia said. “But it’s been open season on women, and we feel we need to stand up and make a statement about that, because it’s wrong.”

With growing calls for Clinton to leave the race, she said, women feel like “we’re being told to sit down, shut up, and get with the program.”

Hard to know what to make of any given group, but the sentiment is clearly out there, and putting the party back together will be Obama's, and Clinton's, challenge.

Oh, and they're doing O'Reilly tonight, of course.

-----------------------------------------------------

INTENSE SEXISM?

REALLY?

can ANYONE post ONE example of obama's intense sexism?
OR ANY EXAMPLE OF SEXISM AT ALL?

this is complete horseshit!
these are the kind of women who give women a bad name!

I'll give you TWO examples:

I understand that Senator Clinton, periodically when she's feeling down, launches attacks as a way of trying to boost her appeal.

- Barack Obama, February 15, 2008

and also:

"You challenge the status quo and suddenly the claws come out," Obama said.

winthrop · 05-15-2008, 02:53 PM

Clinton-only supporters should support Mr. Obama when he
is the nominee and should not attempt to undermine him.
Such a plan would be disastrous on several fronts.
This is regardless of the question of sexism.

Now.
If Ms. Clinton somehow becomes the nominee, what will
Obama-only supporters do?

Insipid · 05-15-2008, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winthrop

Clinton-only supporters should support Mr. Obama when he
is the nominee and should not attempt to undermine him.
Such a plan would be disastrous on several fronts.
This is regardless of the question of sexism.

Now.
If Ms. Clinton somehow becomes the nominee, what will
Obama-only supporters do?

I absolutely will do all i can to support Obama. However Obama supporters should stop trying to paint Hillary as the embodiment of pure evil and they should stop painting Obama as the second coming. He's a good man, and may very well be a great president, but he's not perfect.

Comicsartist · 05-15-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudwhistle

You people accuse anyone who dares to say anything critical of your messiah Obama of being motivated by racism.

They are doing the same thing. Accusing those who say anything critical of Hillary Clinton of sexism.

There's no difference. They're all Democrats, and they're all disgusting.

Well then, accuse me of 'age-ism' because 'Oops, I Crapped My Pants' McCain is way too O-L-D.

And? You're still a dumbass.

winthrop · 05-15-2008, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Insipid

I absolutely will do all i can to support Obama. However Obama supporters should stop trying to paint Hillary as the embodiment of pure evil and they should stop painting Obama as the second coming. He's a good man, and may very well be a great president, but he's not perfect.

Thank you for that. I would like for Obama-only supporters to step forward
and make their stand either way, but I expect perhaps only one to respond.
I will not pre-judge any answer, if they are forecoming.

I am not sure, the booing we heard yesterday to the contrary, that all
Obama-only supporters are as hostile as some on this board. It is its own
microcosm, but not necessarily a representative of the real world.

05-15-2008, 01:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
itsmeeeeeee punk nun Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 53 miles west of venus Posts: 3,822 My Mood: Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 215 Thanked 715 Times in 428 Posts	angry clinton backers vow to undermine obama May 15, 2008 Categories: Hillary Clinton Ben Smith's Blog: Clinton backer backlash - Politico.com Clinton backer backlash My colleague Beth Frerking reports on something we're likely to hear a lot more about in coming days: Grumblings from the almost-half of the party, disproportionately women, whose candidate is losing. An Ohio-based group of Democratic Hillary Clinton supporters say they’ll work actively against Sen. Barack Obama if he becomes the nominee, arguing that Clinton has been the subject of “intense sexism” by party leaders and the media. Led by Boomer-aged women, the group, Clinton Supporters Count Too, is holding a press conference in Columbus at noon to release this statement. Organizers Cynthia Ruccia, 55, and Jamie Dixey, 57, both from the Columbus area, say they’re coordinating women, men, minorities, union members and others in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida and Michigan – all important swing states next November – to impress upon Democratic party leaders what they think has been outright discrimination – and not of the racial kind. “We have been vigilant against expressions of racism, and we are thrilled that the society has advanced that way” in accepting Obama as a serious candidate,” Ruccia said. “But it’s been open season on women, and we feel we need to stand up and make a statement about that, because it’s wrong.” With growing calls for Clinton to leave the race, she said, women feel like “we’re being told to sit down, shut up, and get with the program.” Hard to know what to make of any given group, but the sentiment is clearly out there, and putting the party back together will be Obama's, and Clinton's, challenge. Oh, and they're doing O'Reilly tonight, of course. ----------------------------------------------------- INTENSE SEXISM? REALLY? can ANYONE post ONE example of obama's intense sexism? OR ANY EXAMPLE OF SEXISM AT ALL? this is complete horseshit! these are the kind of women who give women a bad name! __________________ "NEVER underestimate the Democrat's ability to snatch DEFEAT from the jaws of victory."
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05-15-2008, 01:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
DRS112 Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,338 My Mood: Thanks: 71 Thanked 115 Times in 85 Posts	I think what they're saying is that society is sexist....so they're going to take it out on Obmam
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itsmeeeeeee punk nun Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 53 miles west of venus Posts: 3,822 My Mood: Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 215 Thanked 715 Times in 428 Posts	and naturally, they run straight to fox! if it's not one thing, it's 100 others! whaaaaah, whaaaaah, whaaaaah! hillary BETTER fix this shit! god knows she's played every "ist" card in the book! i can still hear bill whining "they're pickin' on a girl!" what was that she said a couple of weeks ago? "if you can't stand the heat, you better stay out of the kitchen?" __________________ "NEVER underestimate the Democrat's ability to snatch DEFEAT from the jaws of victory."
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05-15-2008, 02:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
HarperLee Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,848 Thanks: 1,127 Thanked 374 Times in 243 Posts	Hillary is fostering this shit. Make no mistake. __________________ "Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want and deserve to get it good and hard." H. L. Mencken
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05-15-2008, 02:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
mudwhistle Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 949 Thanks: 178 Thanked 34 Times in 20 Posts	You people accuse anyone who dares to say anything critical of your messiah Obama of being motivated by racism. They are doing the same thing. Accusing those who say anything critical of Hillary Clinton of sexism. There's no difference. They're all Democrats, and they're all disgusting.
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05-15-2008, 02:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
winthrop Mediator for the Messes Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,283 Thanks: 34 Thanked 90 Times in 69 Posts	Clinton-only supporters should support Mr. Obama when he is the nominee and should not attempt to undermine him. Such a plan would be disastrous on several fronts. This is regardless of the question of sexism. Now. If Ms. Clinton somehow becomes the nominee, what will Obama-only supporters do? __________________ Countdown to The Great Bush-Out... Meanwhile, panem et circenses!
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