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Democrats will unite after we choose our nominee. The contest between Senator Clinton and Senator Obama is strengthening our party and increasing our chances in November. This comment (from a Barack Obama supporter) to my "Blacklisted" post is a perfect example of how we will all come together in the end:
Jehmu:
I am sorry to hear that you are facing this type of criticism, especially considering the history you have working for the traditionally disenfranchised. As someone who has worked for and on behalf of those same ideas (with the Clintons and the Obamas) I know how difficult a decision it must have been to even make the decision to support Hilary. I made my choice based on what I was looking for in a candidate. I am sure that you went through a similiar process. Good for you. Real leadership is about making the tough choices when the pressure is on. You are not selling out at all. And what’s the "selling out" thing about anyway? Hilary has been there for children and families for so many years that it is laughable that anyone would call supporting Hilary selling out? Leave No Child Behind is not just a slogan that George Bush uses to slide in his own "non-agenda." I was on the organizing team at the Children’s Defense Fund that rolled out the proposed policies during the Democratic AND Republican conventions in 1992. The ideas and strategies were developed by the leadership of CDF, which included Mrs. Clinton. To everyone who is coming at my sister and trying to "hem" her up, ask yourself this…If we beat each other down now, what will happen during the November general election. I mean, the point is to win…right?…JUST BEAT McCAIN !!!
Julius Davis
Stone Mountain, GA
BARACK OBAMA Supporter
I just finished seeing you on Bill O’Rilley and I have to say that I don’t think you should have lump all of Obama’s supporters the way you did. I have seen a lot of comments from Hillary supporters doing exactly the same. I am not for bashing any people who support their candidate. I voted for Hillary when she ran for Senate in New York, however, I voted for Obama in the primary. I don’t know who I will vote for in November. I’m not voting for Hillary, obviously, but I can share with you the reason why I decided to vote for Obama and not Hillary. Initially I was inclined to vote for Hillary even though, from my experience volunteering for community organizations, she refused to meet with community workers here in NYC. It wasn’t until I found out about all the other things that I had no idea of. I was especially troubled by Hillary’s tactics in this campaign, especially fear mongering. I don’t think she is a bad person; however, I question her morals and integrity. Now I have doubts about Obama, but he does not compare to the Clintons. I will continue to follow the campaign and make my decision based on a the candidate that shows they have the best interest of the American people and not just for their wallets and power. I have never been this engaged in a campaign in my entire short lived 24 years of life. Obama inspired me to be active and I appreciate that.
I agree with the previous poster, I also believe that denigrating anyone in the Democratic party, especially a major presidential candidate, on O’reilly does not reflect well on the democratic party. You’re hurting a lot more than you’re helping.
I agree with the previous poster, I also believe that denigrating anyone in the Democratic party, especially a major presidential candidate, on O’reilly does not reflect well on the democratic party. You’re hurting a lot more than you’re helping.
Jehmu,
Why on earth would you go on O’Reilly Factor only to be told …”I told you so”.
Frankly, as Democrats we are better of doing other things than just stroke Bill O’Reilly’s ego.
I agree that Democrats will unite after our nominee is chosen, but to divide the Democractic base before a nominee is chose is unacceptable and you have directly contributed to the division by going on O’Reilly.