Whoopi Switches From Obama To Hillary

[ElsewheresDaughter]

Yesterday on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg switched her endorsement from Barack Obama to Hillary Clinton. Whoopi cited Clinton's statement that she would end tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas. Whoopi previously believed that Obama had made that pledge first, but apparently she was mistaken.


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http://www.youtube.com/v/vFtRo3RHpq8

[MadBadger]

1. I think Whoopi was just looking for a reason, cuz thats a BS reason.

[DesertFlower]

10. no. it's not.

i'm very concerned about these companies moving overseas.

[MadBadger]

14. Obama discussed all of this in his 2004 Convention speech

[DesertFlower]

24. i guess i missed that part. nt

[MadBadger]

27. I only remember this because I watched it today.

[Bucky]

13. That's a great reason to switch, actually, and I hope Obama makes the same pledge

Whoopi, on the other hand, comes off a little flaky from such a dramatic change in endorsement.

[DesertFlower]

30. it's not that dramatic.

obama and hillary are very similar.

i voted for obama, but i'll support hillary if she is the nominee. she's definitely qualified to do the job.

[blm]

52. This was a key Kerry position in 2002. Obama talked about it in his 2004 speech

and it has been part of his position papers for some time now.

[Maribelle]

59. Then Whoopi must believe that Hillary will actually do it.

Platitudes be damned.

[blm]

60. Yeah - sure. While Dubai is filling Bill's bank account by the MILLIONS?

No wonder Bill deep-sixed the BCCI report and all its serious matters that were outstanding throughout the 90s.

[in_cog_ni_to]

15. Why is it a bullshit reason? So now Obama supporters can tell other people how to think and feel

on the issues? How do you know she was just looking for an excuse? Whoopi happens to be a very intelligent lady and can vote for whomever she wants.....for whatever reason.

[MoJoWorkin]

39. Yes, since Obama has said he would end those tax breaks in

speech after speech for a long time now. What planet does she live on? Oh, I forgot, she is on THE VIEW.

[sandnsea]

48. Yes, since Kerry pledged it in 2003

and she sure wasn't a great supporter of his.

[rinsd]

2. Every bit helps!

[Prefer]

3. So her decision is based solely on who made a single statement first?

ALthought this would seem to be one of the best single issues to pick...

[DesertFlower]

17. obviously she was having a hard time

deciding between the 2 candidates. there were people right here on DU who were still undecided on monday and maybe even tuesday.

[Prefer]

53. I myself am still relatively undecided

my initial thought was that winning was the important thing. neither of these would have been my choice for winning. when others were in the race. but now I am dreaming of the power of hope and change and hoping for some movement of spirit of the nation.

[shayes51]

4. Good! I like her better than Oprah anyway.

[BringBigDogBack]

5. who gives a shit?

honestly.

[DesertFlower]

6. yes. i saw that.

i like whoopi. i think she's very intelligent and fair.

[Alamom]

7. Thanks for posting. She's one of my favorite stars. nm

[MoonRiver]

8. Cool!

:thumbsup:

[557188]

9. An endoresement based on the issues?

How rare!

[rodeodance]

44. SWEET

[davidwparker]

11. I thought that was Obama's position. Champ Obama, chime in ... n/t

[Samantha]

36. Obama has said this but Dean is the first one I remember saying

this. Someone might have said it before he, but at this time, this is not a new campaign theme on either side of the aisle.

[MadBadger]

12. I give Whoopi a Big F for her research

[DesertFlower]

31. i think she got a call from chelsea

saying that her mom brought it up in the senate some time ago.

[Kahuna]

43. That's what I'm saying. How in the hell can she possibly know who said what FIRST??

I really thought she was smarter than that. :crazy: That sounds as stupid as something that Sherry lady would say.

[Cha]

65. It doesn't speak well

for whoopi..I thought whoopi was against the military complex machine?

Sounds like a disingenous reason..why did she even have to give a reason if it's not the true one. Now she just looks stupid. Damn.

[Nailzberg]

16. Very important pickup. She's the center square.

:rofl:

[Ishoutandscream2]

23. I keep waiting for Paul Lynde to endorse Edwards

I'm still waiting....

[Nailzberg]

29. Yikes. That'll be a long wait.

[bagimin]

38. Charley Weaver's gotta be for

grandpa McCain.

[Thrill]

18. LOL. He says that every stump speech

[goodgd_yall]

19. Whoopee for Whoopi! n/t

[goldcanyonaz]

20. Take that Q-Tip!

We got Whoopi.

[cali]

21. Whoopi has been ripping on Obama for

long time. I don't think she ever endorsed him either. Please provide evidence that she did. In addition, it's somewhat amusing that she endorsed Clinton who's been a big backer of sending jobs to India.

[RockyTorres]

22. Smart Woman!

[blm]

25. That was Kerry's proposal in 2002 and a key part of his position on taxes.

Obama has taken it on as well. Hillary didn't think that issue was important enough in 2004 to stop her goons like Carville from sabotaging the election.


http://www.tpmcafe.com/blog/coffeehouse/2006/oct/07/did_carville_tip_bush_off_to_kerry_strategy_woodward

Did she?

[MadBadger]

28. And Obama openly supported him on it in the 04 election.

[blm]

33. Clinton sure stayed quiet about this in 2003-4, didn't she?

.

[MadBadger]

26. Obama first mentioned all this in his convention speech in 2004. What's Whoopi smoking?

[REDFISHBLUEFISH]

32. Thats a big one!

[Patsy Stone]

34. Wasn't that after she already voted?

Or did she not vote on Tuesday?

[11cents]

35. As someone who supports Obama and Clinton on alternate days....

... I say, Whoopi, you're not helping either of my candidates.

[DesertFlower]

57. it can be a tough choice.

my head said hillary, but my gut said obama. i went with my gut.

[Barack_America]

37. Oh please, she's been trash-talking Obama for weeks.

And I'm to believe that she supported him then?

Um, no.

[Mass]

40. Whoppie supported Obama? Really?

[KennedyGuy]

41. Looks like Whoopi just out orpahed oprah!

way to go...

[Kahuna]

42. I love Whoopi like a sister. But sometimes sisters can do stupid things for

stupid reasons. This is one of those times.

I'll explain. She says she found a quote by Hillary in May of 2007 about offshoring jobs and that PROVED to her that Hillary spoke out about it FIRST. :crazy: She has absolutely no way of knowing when anybody said anything first.

[The Backlash Cometh]

45. Interesting

[Eric J in MN]

46. Ridiculous. Democrats have been saying for years...

...that we should stop giving tax breaks to companies which ship jobs overseas. It's not original with Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton, who both take that position.

[Lucinda]

47. Love Whoopi! Glad she's joined us.

:)

[my3boyz]

49. She never intended to vote for Obama

I remember during the so called snub scandal she was talking about how proud she was of Hillary for going in there after a rough day and how Obama did not show class and all that. Whoopi is disgusting anyway. She constantly talks about how she does not take a bath or brush her teeth for days at a time. She says, "Oh you would not want to be around me!" Ugh...she is so disgusting. If you don't have good hygiene then don't tell everyone. ugh... All of them except Elizabeth voted for Hillary. They are probably still ticked that Obama cancelled an appearance to be on their show and never rescheduled! LOL

[DesertFlower]

58. i think whoopi is joking

when she talks about her hygiene.

[OzarkDem]

50. So did my sister

she voted for Obama in the Missouri primary, but has now reconsidered.

[Faygo Kid]

51. Well, I guess that settles it. Guinan speaks.

Now the Trekkies will switch, too.

Has Q spoken yet?

[Sapphocrat]

54. Just give me the count:

How many people who loved Whoopi yesterday suddenly hate her today?

[mondo joe]

56. Ha! Good point.

Many have lost their personal barometers and just know they hate anyone who disses their candidate, even if they would have loved them had they chosen the other way.

[Cameron27]

55. Smart woman!

K&R

[BootinUp]

61. TRACTION MODE

The HilMobile is pickin up steam.

[ecstatic]

62. Today she said she'd bring the troops home within 60 days of being sworn in

Has Obama said anything regarding his timetable?

[Rowdyboy]

63. She changes her mind based on an important issue....Congratulations Sen Clinton

and a big thanks for your imput and opinion to one of my favorite comedians, Whoopie

[JKaiser]

64. I am glad she did.

[hayu_lol]

66. Hillary used the '60 day' statement about...

2-3 weeks ago. Glad to see she is sticking with it.