Eliot Spitzer ENDORSED HILLARY!

[samdogmom]

http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/blogs/politicalticker/2007/05/spitzer-endorses-clinton-new-jersey.html

Hmmmm! Where does that leave her now?

[NYCGirl]

1. About 140 delegates down. NT

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[Yurovsky]

75. Link to Spitzer press conference ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0oALRL7uyY

[AnarchoFreeThinker]

2. add New York to that list of states that don't really count.

[elixir]

45. Why doesn't NY count? You don't want to win NY in November?

[AnarchoFreeThinker]

71. no, we have to pretend it's not there, because of the embarassing prostitution thing

[pbca]

3. Was he a donor to her also?

If so where did the money come from and was Hillary aware of the source?

[movonne]

19. I really don't care who he endorsed ....I really liked spitzer..I am

a supporter of Obama...but I still hate to see a dem go down like this..

[pbca]

23. I liked Spitzer too - but

If this is true, and apparently it is, he's not who I thought he was anyway.

[hueyshort]

48. he was into the 'ho thing

it annoys me, but I still think the guy was decent for a politician.

[Celebration]

58. depends on the facts

A hypocrite is a hypocrite, whether theirs or ours.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

76. So simple. So true.

It's not even a headscratcher.

[krkaufman]

80. I was about to agree with the previous post ...

... until I read yours, which more accurately conveys my thoughts.

*Most* unfortunate, for everyone. (But better it was found now, before he could have been brought onto the nominee's campaign.)

[anonymous171]

If McClurkin makes Obama a bigot who thinks homosexuality can be cured through prayer.

Then this means Hillary is a pimp.

[Whisp]

69. so then Shuster was right! nt

[NightWatcher]

4. you cannot be held responsible for people who endorse you

I doubt she will renounce (denounce, reject.....) it

[TAWS]

9. Really? What about Obama and Rezko?

Apparently Obama is being blamed for something someone else did.

[bellasgrams]

18. BO has been friends and dealing with him for several yrs.

That plus his controversial Church, and Farrakhan are just the tip of the iceberg for BO. Have you read the Enquirer? Other women, sexuality, shouting matches, etc.

[cali]

30. The Enquirer? Yes, of course, that bastion of truth and journalistic

ethics, and the likes of YOU whines pathetically anytime someone brings up Bill and Hill's personal life. Attacks on Obama out of gossip rags are every bit as disgusting as attacks on Hillary. Have fun mucking about the shit in the sewers you frequent.

[FedoraLV]

79. Controversial?

The Congregationalists are controversial?

<http://www.ucc.org/god-is-still-speaking/>

-FedoraLV

[samdogmom]

13. Wait--I think Hillary wants you to "denounce and/or renounce"--but she never used "reject"!

What's she going to do now?

A. Reject
B. Denounce
C. Renounce
D. Denounce and Renounce, BUT not reject?

[catgirl]

67. Oh REEEALLY!

Hillary has ATTACKED Obama on some of his endorsements. Hypocrites all
around.

[Mooney]

5. Brothel workers are an important demographic.

Take that, latte liberals!

[rox63]

6. Minus 1 super-delegate, at the very least n/t

[librechik]

7. HILLARY "LINKED" TO PROSTITUTION RING111

:rofl:

[JaneQPublic]

8. As madam? (nt)

[TheDoorbellRang]

31. Madam President!

:spank:

[JaneQPublic]

47. LOL!!! (nt)

[GarbagemanLB]

10. Haha! This is hilarious.

[writes3000]

15. Not really.

Repubs will use this against Dems.

[stranger81]

11. makes that comment about pimping out Chelsea that much more cringeworthy [n/t]

[writes3000]

12. Obama folks, we could find ourselves in the SAME position.

Hundreds of public figures have announced support for Obama. What if a scandal breaks for one of them?

Is it an automatic reflection of Obama? I don't think so.

[pbca]

17. But he's not just some guy

He's the Governor of her home state - they have a long relationship.

[writes3000]

20. But does that mean she knows about his sexual life?

I'm just saying this isn't Hillary's fault.

[Stephanie]

28. But Rezko's problems are Obama's fault.

Right?

[writes3000]

34. Clearly, I don't agree with that.

I think we can and should be above some of those kind of Clinton tactics.

[TheDoorbellRang]

60. No, Of course it's not her fault

Still, we'll go thru a whole news cycle where the talk is "Spitzer disgraced...and...yadayada...endorsed Hillary." Doesn't have to mean anything if the names get mentioned in the same sentence. The word "and" is all the connection most people need.

[samdogmom]

25. Unknowns are very different. But the Gov. of NY--Her new "home" state!

Give me a break! This is a debacle for her. Paint it any colorful way you want, but she is aligned with a bunch of people the average American doesn't want much to do with!

[Cha]

85. I like Spitzer..I voted for him..no more pataki..

but, this too ironic. When hilary's burnin' rubber attacking Obama on fabricated shit by association and here the Guv of New York who's endorsed hilary is busted in a wire tapping sting?!!

:wtf: Elliot!

[YOY]

14. Do all of her endorsers dress like this in their free time?

[Stephanie]

16. I'm taking bets on how long it takes Hillary to throw Spitzer overboard >>>

I say she tosses him before the day is out.

http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/blogs/politicalticker/2007/05/spitzer-endorses-clinton-new-jersey.html



Monday, May 14, 2007

Spitzer endorses Clinton, New Jersey mayors lend support to Obama

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer formally endorsed Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential bid Monday, calling the New York Democrat someone who has "proven herself time and again."

"We know there is one person who can bring us back, one person who has the vision, the courage, the guts to say what has to be said, to stand up to those interests who do not like to be stood up to," Spitzer said. "One person who back when it was not popular to talk about health care reform, she did it. When it was not popular to talk about failing education, she did it."

[Bigleaf]

21. I'm a big-time Obama supporter but I hate to see this shit. The media ignores the 100

fucking scandalous Pubs but will make an example out of Switzer. Not that I think he shouldn't get the treatment but why oh fucking why can't they be consistent about these things?

[terrya]

22. Would it be possible not to gloat about this?

Or not use it to slur Hillary?

Just a thought.

Thanks. I guess I should put on my asbestos suit now.

[samdogmom]

41. Yeah! I won't gloat if she pulls back all the crap she's spewed in the past few days to

the detriment of Obama.

She's clearly not ready to lead, either, if she can't "vet" her endorsers better! (She wants us to think she's vetting Barack--how about a few minutes with the people in your own camp!)

Every put-down she throws at Barack DESERVES an honest come back. This is her "just desserts" for the 3 a.m. ad (and the little star who is a Barack supporter!)!

Hillary may be qualified to be Commander in Chief--BUT....she's no more or less qualified than Barack Obama! For her to pretend otherwise is an affront to people like me!

[midnight]

53. Now that would be a great idea.

[joeybee12]

24. You people really are sick n/t

[RaleighNCDUer]

26. In a fine fallback position to replace him, after she loses the

primaries to Obama.

[pbca]

27. At least he wasn't 'sexist' n/t

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

29. No jokes about pimping, please.

:P

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

32. You mean like about it not being easy? n/y

[Bigleaf]

44. I was thinking more along the lines of...

Switzer saying "Climb on board the ho train"

[sniffa]

33. Leaves her one less SD (most likely)

[rug]

35. So what. The Obama Girl endorsed Barack.

[NYCGirl]

51. I don't believe she's a Superdelegate. NT

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

62. Is Obama girl involved in a prostitution ring?

[rug]

63. Not as far as I know.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

64. Did you hear that Eliot Spitzer was?

[rug]

66. I did. Did you hear his successor also endorsed Clinton?

[calico1]

36. Why do I get the feeling that some

DU'ers are just delighted at this news.

Some of you need to look at the bigger picture and put aside your partisanship for a minute.

This is a Democratic Gov. we are talking about. News like this hurts the whole party...and gives the GOP amunition against us. All of us.

This is worrisome news. And not at all because Sptizer endorsed Hillary. We should all be concerned.

[GarbagemanLB]

40. The GOP will lose ANY argument on corruption. The ratio of cases of corrupt GOP officials to Democra

ts is ridiculous. No, I am not worried about this. Hillary should be, however.

[sunnystarr]

50. I agree ... this is very sad

The man could have done a lot of good and he not only hurt himself he hurt the Democratic Party. This has nothing to do with Hillary and I'm sure not a fan of the Clintons.

[samdogmom]

52. As a long time Democrat, I am delighted at this news and here's why:

1. Hillary has been on an "holier than thou" pedestal for awhile now--it's hard to take--esp. when she's actually in SECOND PLACE!

2. Hillary has called out many Obama supporters for various infractions. (I guess she forgot to vet her own supporters, first!)

3. And, my biggest problem is that she's in second place--yet she's acting like she's the front-runner and asking Obama to be VP on her ticket. Gag me now!

For me, I hope this news sobers her up a bit and puts her back in perspective--she's NOT the FRONT RUNNER! Get it?

[writes3000]

55. But it has implications for the Democratic party.

And even if Spitzer isn't a great guy (he may be, I don't know) - this will be used to sour people on Democrats a little.

[GarbagemanLB]

57. Again, the GOP will lose ANY debeate on ethics or corruption. The sheer number of cases proves this.

[samdogmom]

65. Perhaps! But I doubt it!

I'm "out country" and I never "got" Eliot Spitzer. I figured it was the same mentality that allowed a carpetbagger like Hillary to waltz in and take the Senator position that elected this guy. Whatever!?! Who can explain NY voters?

Hillary supporters will flounder for a bit (where are they going to go...Nader?). Obama's supporters will welcome the fact that he renounces her--this act is long over-due!

[hueyshort]

37. self delete

[Ian David]

39. Right now, she's busy asking Bill if *HE* knew anything about this prostitution ring. n/t

[melody]

43. So what?

I'm for Obama, but really ... what does this matter, one way or another?

[Bread and Circus]

46. oye vay! I thought he was a good guy...I just heard about the prostitution ring...

I'm sure he and Bill can swap stories.

[fedupinBushcountry]

49. As an Obama supporter

I am embarrassed by this post and you should be too. This is not about Hillary Clinton this is a bout Eliot Spitzer and I will wait and hear what he has to say. Just want you to know you do not represent the majority of Obama supporters who I am sure are as shocked as many are. Take this out of the primary discussion, it is not right.

[samdogmom]

72. Thank you!

Of course, I'm not a majority! Never thought I was--never will think I am.

As far as my discussion points go...They're my ideas--sorry if I offend people--esp. psycho "anti-Barack" supporters. I'm happy about the Spizer debacle ONLY because it is a DEBACLE for Hilary! She's been so cock-sure about things (and she's been WRONG!) It's time for a wake up call!

[democrattotheend]

74. Here, here!

This just makes Obama look bad through no fault of his own.

[tishaLA]

54. We shouldn't celebrate this

Spitzer was/is a Democrat in a state that doesn't always elect them. And his ties to her won't sully her.

[Celebration]

56. Oh, good grief

Nobody can be held responsible for a single supporter. Clinton didn't send the text messages. Ridiculous post.

Yes, I support Obama.

[cbayer]

59. So what?

Do you really want to vet every supporter of each candidate?

[DemBones DemBones]

61. So? Chances are good some people with unsavory secrets have endorsed

both Obama and Clinton. This isn't Clinton's problem, it's Spitzer's.

[Whisp]

68. she will have to publicy renounce and reject, pronounce and deject

announce and project.

[SeattleGirl]

70. Come on, now.

Some people on both sides (Hilary and Barack) seem to think that the candidates should know everything about every person who ever opened their mouths in support of that candidate. That is not possible.

Stop doing this, and I mean people on either side who tend to do this. It's counter-productive, and only serves to drive a wedge even further in the divisiveness I'm seeing here.

[democrattotheend]

73. So what?

If we hold candidates responsible for the behavior of everyone who endorses them, we'll never have an acceptable candidate.

I have no reason to believe Clinton knew what Spitzer was up to, and she certainly had nothing to do with it.

[damonm]

77. BFD! From an Obama supporter.

[tandem5]

78. NOOOOO!!! I'm crushed! I'm both shocked and saddened!

will Obama still accept me? Can he hear my words? I'm ready to let him in!

*room darkens, a slight cough can be heard echoing over the heads of an otherwise still and engrossed audience*

Obama can you hear me?
Obama can you see me?
Obama please forgive me.

Now that I'm alone!
The night is so much darker,
The wind... its so much colder!

Obama, how I love you!
Obama, how I need you!

[Zynx]

81. Ummm...okay. So did every major NY politician.

[cooolandrew]

82. I wonder if we will get a denounce and a renounce, nah.

[democrattotheend]

83. This has nothing to do with HRC, but...

it is kind of unlucky for her that CNN is including footage of her husband in its montage of other philandering politicians as part of the Spitzer story.

[DrFunkenstein]

84. Don't Be a Playa Hater!

The last thing we need is another sexual witch hunt frenzy. I am pro-Obama, but this hurts all of us.