Mondale Endorses Clinton for President

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Former Vice President Walter Mondale is endorsing Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton for president, the Clinton campaign announced Sunday.

"America is ready for change, and Hillary Clinton has the strength and experience to deliver it," Mondale said in a statement released by the campaign. "Hillary is uniquely qualified to rebuild America's standing in the world and lead this nation from her first day in the White House."

Mondale, a former U.S. senator from Minnesota, was vice president from 1977 to 1981 under President Carter. He was the Democratic nominee for president in 1984, but lost to Ronald Reagan in the general election.

Mondale also was U.S. Ambassador to Japan from 1993 to 1996.

Read more: http://apnews.excite.com/article/20071104/D8SN2QCG0.html

[Al Federfer]

1. Can Dukakis be far behind? n/t

[gateley]

3. I hope so! I'm watching everybody walk by and climb on the Clinton bus. But congrats to Hillary!

[Cha]

2. If they're so ready for change, Mondale..

then why aren't you endorsing Kucinich?

[Raine]

6. or Obama

cause I don't see another Clinton as a change. x(

Just for the record I haven't made up my mind. I'm not an Obama backer but I see him as more change than Hillary.

[Cha]

8. Or Edwards?

I don't think Wellstone would be endorsing hillary.. maybe that's just me but Mondale is no Wellstone, evidently.

[john_jons]

33. Edwards is no change either.

DK or the second American Revolution!!!

[john_jons]

32. Obama is no change.

DK is the only one. Write him in.

[ChiciB1]

4. Well It Seems... These Liberal Heroes Of Mine Have Just Gotten Old

and have lost the will to fight. Either that or they sold out! McGovern WAS the real kicker for me! I sooooo DON'T UNDERSTAND that!! Maybe they think she'll win and can't STAND the thought of losing AGAIN! Either way, kinda of proves what I think about "older men!" They get grouchy and grumpy!

Too bad, but what THE HELL!! I say "Beware Of What You Wish For!"

So long, buddies.... just another star to pluck from my liberal sky!!

[leftchick]

5. Senile? Alzheimer's? Drug addled?

They are no longer liberals if they truly, in their Right minds support a corporate SHILL like Hill. :puke:

[ChiciB1]

7. Seemed Like There Were.... ONST!!!

This country sure has changed since I was a HIPPIE!! Yeah, I know... it was a long time ago... but I'm still a Liberal and believe in "we the people!" Geez, I need a good Revolution!

:hippie:

[john_jons]

31. A revolution?

I think we should make on last attempt to get this country back. Dennis Kucinich. Ignore the pundits. Ignore the primaries. Write him in and let's take this country back. If we get anybody else, it's more of te same and I say it would be time for the Second American Revolution.

[cali]

9. that's some ugly stuff you're spewing

not to mention painfully judgemental. You just had to attack them personally, instead of simply saying that you profoundly disagree with them. I respectfully disagree with McGovern and Mondale, and I'm greatful for their years and years of service. I don't know why they're supporting Clinton, but I'll take them at their word, and I won't impugn them.

Your post is sickening. it reflects poorly on you.

:puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:

[silverojo]

26. Your post

reflects poorly on your sense of humor.

I've always liked Mondale, but this makes me ill.

[john_jons]

51. I disagree with you.

Hillary has said nothing to make me think her presidency will not be only a differnt shade of the same corporate crap we've been force fed for decades. We need a real change. A fundamental change. A Sea-change so to speak. We need Dennis Kucinich.

[cali]

54. my post had zilch to do with Clinton

it had to do with spewing shit about people like McGovern and Mondale, because you disagree with them for endorsing someone you don't like.

It's sickening to see.

[Pastiche423]

11. I agree w/you 100%

[CreekDog]

20. You called Mondale "Senile, Alzheimer's, Drug addled?"

Holy cow. I think you are the one who has lost his marbles.

[Le Taz Hot]

28. Oh that's not even the half of it around here.

I just read on DU and I quote: "I smell old people." (laugh laugh, har har). :puke:

[ima_sinnic]

25. You wrote what I was thinking. The guy seems to have lost his marbles

[Beausoir]

30. That kind of silliness really doesn't help your cause. n/t

[Anarcho-Socialist]

38. There's no need for that sort of slanderous nonsense

I would have expected something like that from Rush Limbaugh.

[Evergreen Emerald]

23. perhaps you need to consider why they believe what they believe

rather than just write off those who disagree with you. That is the definition of liberal

[Alexander]

10. Mondale was never very liberal to begin with...

He made Dukakis look dovish due to his support for the MX missile and other Cold War-era missiles and defense systems.

Of course, what most people remember is Mondale's pledge to raise taxes, which isn't so much liberal/conservative as it is political suicide.

I'm not really surprised he supports Clinton, and I wouldn't be surprised if Gary Hart does either, but for very different reasons, I'm sure.

[robcon]

12. There won't be many endorsements from active politicians.

Most of them understand there's no advantage in making an enemy of someone who might become president.

So we get Mondale, McGovern, etc. endorsements for Clinton, but we won't get many more, IMO.

[Freddie Stubbs]

35. Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm has endrosed Clinton

[Freddie Stubbs]

36. Congresswoman Diane Watson has endorsed Hillary

[Freddie Stubbs]

37. Senator Mark Pryor has endorsed Clinton

[Freddie Stubbs]

39. Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe has endorsed Hillary

[Freddie Stubbs]

40. Senator Dianne Feinstein has endorsed Clinton

[shanti]

58. the kiss of death

:eyes:

[Freddie Stubbs]

59. Her endorsement certainly didn't stop Kerry from getting the nomination in 2004

[Freddie Stubbs]

41. Daniel Inouye has endorsed Hillary

[Freddie Stubbs]

42. Senator Evan Bayh has endorsed Clinton

[Freddie Stubbs]

44. Senator Barbara Mikulski has endorsed Hillary

[Freddie Stubbs]

45. Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley has endorsed Hillary

[Freddie Stubbs]

46. Senator Debbie Stabenow has endorsed Clinton

[Freddie Stubbs]

47. Senator Robert Menendez has endorsed Hillary

[Freddie Stubbs]

48. Senator Charles Schumer has endorsed Hillary

[Freddie Stubbs]

49. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has endorsed Clinton

[Freddie Stubbs]

50. Congressman Mike Ross has endorsed Hillary

[Freddie Stubbs]

55. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has endrosed Senator Clinton

[Freddie Stubbs]

56. Congressman Marion Berry has endorsed Hillary

[Freddie Stubbs]

57. Congressman Barney Frank has endorsed Senator Clinton

[Freddie Stubbs]

60. Congressman Mike Ross has endorsed Hillary

[thatsrightimirish]

13. Mondale endorses Clinton for president

Source: Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS - Former Vice President Walter Mondale is endorsing Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton for president, the Clinton campaign announced Sunday.

"America is ready for change, and Hillary Clinton has the strength and experience to deliver it," Mondale said in a statement released by the campaign. "Hillary is uniquely qualified to rebuild America's standing in the world and lead this nation from her first day in the White House."

Mondale, a former U.S. senator from Minnesota, was vice president from 1977 to 1981 under President Carter. He was the Democratic nominee for president in 1984, but lost to Ronald Reagan in the general election."


Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071104/ap_po/mondale_clinton_1

[jeff30997]

14. Mhm..

I wounder how big that check was...

[cali]

15. umm. wonder why people can't just respectfully disgree

instead of calling people they disagree with crooks.

[MethuenProgressive]

16. America is ready for change, and Hillary Clinton has the strength and experience to deliver it,"

Imagine where our country would be if Mondale had been elected President!

[john_jons]

52. I don't see it.

Nothing Hillary has said so far indicates she intends any fundamental changes. That is what this country needs. As far as I can see, she intends to let this "war" extend beyond January 20th 2008 and that is way, way to long for me. You want change? Vote or write in Kucinich.

[davidinalameda]

17. very cool

Mondale would be a great UN ambassador

[skipos]

18. He must be hoping for the VP slot

Just kidding! I love how anytime Hillary gets an endorsement, some DUers claim it was "bought." Hillary is my last choice in 08, but I can admit she has her fans.

[demnan]

19. You can't fault the Dens for going for the party line

Mr. Mondale is hoping we get a Democratic President.

Poor old Grandpa, If only fair elections were possible!

[CreekDog]

21. Your statement against Mondale is condescending and insulting n/t

[Acadia Blue]

24. Endorsements don't mean much. Look at Oprah.

[JanusAscending]

27. "We've only just begun" honey !!

"It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings" and "don't count your chickens" and all that good advice. It's a loooooooong time 'til Americans finally make up thier minds!!:hi:

[deacon]

22. Has shumer or feinstein endorsed anyone? That candidate will never get a vote from me. n/t

[DiverDave]

29. I guess he wants the repukes to win too.

sos.

[rayofreason]

34. Somehow...

I don't think that this will sway many voters.

[Anarcho-Socialist]

43. I don't feel energised by any of the Democratic candidates

Only John Edwards has slightly impressed me so far. Senator Clinton would be one of my least-favoured options, but I'd still support her if she won the nomination.

[ryanmuegge]

53. Same here.

I like Kucinich, but he has no chance. Edwards is the only legitimate candidate that looks like he would do anything other than continue to the Reagen/Bush 41/Clinton policies that have done nothing but put off the big problems on future candidates.

Anything outside of this Bus or another Republican (since they've been emboldened to do what they really want to do with this administration) would be a big improvement, only because things are so bad right now.