Jay Carney: Obama supports Hillary Clinton

[Rose Siding]

Jay's a previous WH press secretary.

"I don't think there is any doubt that he wants Hillary to win the nomination and believes that she would be the best candidate in the fall and the most effective as president in carrying forward what he's achieved," said Carney, a CNN contributor.

Carney said Obama won't make an official endorsement until the race is decided, but his intentions are clear.

"I think the President has signaled, while still remaining neutral, that he supports Secretary Clinton's candidacy and would prefer to see her as the nominee," Carney said. "He won't officially embrace her unless and until it's clear that she's going to be the nominee. I think he is maintaining that tradition of not intervening in a party primary."

http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/10/politics/jay-carney-president-obama-supports-hillary-clinton/index.html

Traditionally, presidents don't make primary endorsements.

[GusBob]

1. He needs to speak the heck up

She was there for him when needed.

It's not like it matters the political blowback. Near as I can figure every other candidate in the race, and I mean everyone, and their supporters, hates him.

Circle the wagon time

[Cha]

9. President Obama has spoken up. Everyone knows he wants her.. but he has to let the primary

process work itself out.

Hillary knows this.. she thanked him for all his kind words a few weeks ago. He even called out bern.

And, now this from Jay.. is remarkable, GusBob.

[GusBob]

19. With respects, that's not good enough

With much respect, that's like letting the jury system process work itself out on DU.

How's that working?

No. Time for stronger action. Now.

We had our quarterly business meeting today for our office. We are projecting out 6 months and plan accordingly.

Proactive not reactive.

We can't let things happen. We make them happen

Too much at stake

[mcar]

20. President Obama is also head of the Democratic party

He cannot publicly favor one candidate over another. It would set a bad precedent.

He is doing the right thing here.

[Cha]

23. Thank you, mcar.. you said it well.

[mcar]

24. Thanks, Cha

It can't be more obvious who the President supports, but it can't be more obvious, if you know what I mean.

[Cha]

28. I do I do.

[Tarheel_Dem]

52. ^^^ THIS ^^^

[still_one]

59. That is exactly right.

[sheshe2]

48. Hey Gus.

Yes it is good enough, because it is all he can do right now.

Just watch when he starts campaigning for her, it will be beauty in motion.

[Thinkingabout]

2. OOPS, Jay goes under the bus.

[bravenak]

3. I know

Bernie has not had nice things to say about O

[Cha]

7. I just saw this on Bill's site and I said.. I knew that(call it my educated gut)..

but I'm really glad that Jay said this.. whether he had Prez O's permission or not.

It's true. Why would he want someone who wanted him Primared in 2012 or endorsed Bill Press' stupid book? Or has dissed him for 7 years and on the campaign trail.

Besides he appreciates and respects Hillary. He knows what she's capable of.

Really nice to see you in Hill's Group, bravenak!

Thank you~

[bravenak]

12. Things are going to come out that will show us who he sides with

In my heart I know it is not bernie. Bernie does not appreciate what he has done against obstruction. Bernie has high standards for O that he himself cannot even come close to meeting.

I like this group. I hope me posting does not bring in trolls like it seems to in AA. Thats why I stay out of groups. So as to not inflict my fans upon my friends.

[Cha]

17. President Obama has Higher Standards and Hillary meets them & vice versa..

As for the trolls.. let them come,, we'll block them left and right.

We welcome you!

[bravenak]

18. And Bernie is good at yelling

[BlueCaliDem]

35. Yep! He's got that down pat!

[bravenak]

37. Magical yelling

Tht yelling will scare alllll of them establishment dems into backing his policy. Watch. You'll see. Republicans will cry. Mothers will swoon. Babies will delight. Those power brokers will be in prison stripes and billionaires will be saying 'do you want fries with that?'

[BlueCaliDem]

40. Hah!

[Tarheel_Dem]

53. Stop it! You're cracking me up!

[bravenak]

54. They have me trippin

[UtahLib]

29. You stay right here with us.

I and many others have witnessed the unspeakable harassment you've been subjected to by the lowest of the low on this board. Look at all those hearts! You are loved.

[bravenak]

39. Thank you I will

[sheshe2]

43. No problem.

We can take care of it. We have great hosts here.

[bravenak]

44. Thank you, She!

[mcar]

21. I think everyone knows that between the lines

He will be happy to put all of his support behind Nominee Clinton when the time is right!

[Cha]

25. I can't wait.. I've been saying this since practically day one.. The nominee will

want the President to be campaigning for them and with them..

Didn't know at that point one of them would be dissing him even more and beg himself right out of that.

Thank you, mcar.

[mcar]

30. I cannot understand that strategy

[Cha]

31. It's whacked.. goes against all logic and truths.

[mcar]

32. Biting the hand that feeds you

No sense in it, that I can see.

[BlueCaliDem]

64. The eveeeel Establishment!

[sheshe2]

47. There is a lot of dissing out there.

They are over that.

If they both can forgive and forget, why do other people believe it to be a problem.

[Cha]

49. That pic is classic, she.. where in this green Earth would there ever be another pic

like this between the President and his SOS and former opponent?

And, future POTUS to take over his monumental job?

So unique.. I love it! Inspired me to go looking for another of those two

Oh, this I snagged from Boo... is quite nice!

[sheshe2]

50. Here is the baton girl.

I will leave the lights on!


Oooooh!



There can only be one, that is a fact. One in 2008 best President of my lifetime, he rocked my world. The other 2016 will rock this world once again. Two amazing people.l

Both, the best.

[wysi]

4. Thank you Mr President...

This means a lot to us.

[bravenak]

13. I agree!

[Cha]

26. Yes! That's the proper response.. not blaming him for not doing more at this point in time.

wysi!

[yallerdawg]

5. "Traditionally, presidents don't make primary endorsements."

What about when there is only one Democrat left?

[BlueCaliDem]

36. You're cheeky, yallerdawg.

[Cha]

45. Oh Goodness..

Nail meet head of hammer. Rofl

dawg

[Dawson Leery]

6. The socialist running in the Democratic primary, along with his supporters

hates the President. It is time for Obama to make his support known.

[Cha]

8. He already has.. anyone can see that. But, he has to let the primary process work itself out.

[BlueCaliDem]

38. And the fact that 18 out of 20 in the CBC endorsing Hillary is further proof who President Obama

is currently supporting. I don't believe they'd endorse a candidate that President Obama wouldn't endorse. OR...I could be totally wrong about that.

[Cha]

10. I don't even think surrogates have said in the Primary who the President wants for the Nom..

but, these are extraordinary times, Rose..

Thank you and Jay Carney!

[Starry Messenger]

11. Totally!

[mainstreetonce]

14. I wish he would get involved

Hillyes

[riversedge]

15. I posted it in LBN earlier today and it got locked.

[Rose Siding]

27. You've got to be kidding

Guess DU BU also stands for Bubble Underground.

They are going to miss all the GOOD stuff!

[riversedge]

56. yes, ...see post 55

just a few posts below.

I do not want be near here the day the bubble bursts

[Cha]

46. What was the problem?

[riversedge]

55. off topic per ....

Here is this one below--but I have had 3 locked as off topic--all involving the primary.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141344058

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by Nye Bevan (a host of the Latest Breaking News forum). If you believe this was done in error, please contact Nye Bevan to appeal.

[Cha]

57. Weird.. it's LBN and within the time frame.. If it were LNB about sanders and met the standards

is it okay?

"off topic" doesn't make sense. The topic isn't Hillary?

[mcar]

60. Hmmm

And yet I see many primary-related OPs in LBN that do not get locked. Have you appealed to the hosts?

[riversedge]

61. No, ....

I have never appealed anything. But, to me the issue in the article was about upcoming events. It did seem odd. ARE appeals woth it? just wondering.


Edit
Oh--I am thinking of another LBN article that got locked yesterday or the day before that I posted--it was about upcoming campaign events---not about Jay.

[mcar]

62. Sometimes the hosts reverse their decision on appeal

There are 30 hosts. Most were probably not involved in that lock decision. The appeal may bring the OP to other hosts attention.

Politely stating your case could help.

[Stuckinthebush]

16. The Democrat supports the Democrat

and the best damn candidate running in either party.

He knows a thing or two about her and her abilities.

[UtahLib]

22. Great news! nt

[SunSeeker]

33. Yes, I think that is pretty obvious. nt

[George II]

34. I saw that Carney interview/report, he was pretty obvious in what he said.

[Gothmog]

41. President Obama is looking at who will continue his legacy

[Cha]

51. Yes he is, Goth..

[Jamaal510]

42. He has been doing

the right thing IMO just staying out of it up until now and not endorsing anyone. With that said, I also wouldn't blame him if he ends up endorsing HC. She has proven more to have his back during pressing times, and she undoubtedly has a stellar resume between serving as SOS and as a NY Senator.

[NurseJackie]

58. This pleases me so very much!!

[pandr32]

63. And he ought to know best what is at stake

He is an amazing man, and president.