For the first time in god knows how long, I want to say, "Thank you Senator Clinton"

[sniffa]

I just saw on Countdown, that she told her supporters (paraphrasing), "Don't vote for John McCain. Senator Obama and myself are better than McCain. Don't do this."

I'm sure my paraphrase is off, but still... THANK YOU SENATOR CLINTON. :patriot:

edit: someone already has the transcript up.

"Please think through this decision. It is not a wise decision for yourself or your country," Clinton said. "There are, in my view, significant differences between Sen. Obama and myself, but those differences pale to the differences between us and Sen. McCain. I intend to do everything I can to make sure we have a unified Democratic party.

"When this contest is over and we have a nominee, we're going to close ranks, we're going to be united, and I have no doubt about that, because the most important goal is for us to put a Democrat back into the White House next January,"

[gateley]

1. Here's a thread with her actual quotes -- very well done, HRC!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=5287874&mesg_id=5287874

[sniffa]

3. Thanks.

I didn't see that (or it was posted before I hit "post") but noticed after I posted, so updated my OP to not be so paraphrased. :P

[alphafemale]

2. Well...It's about damn time...!!!

But yeah...thanks. For finally doing the right thing.

[Beregond2]

4. HRC

Gee, that was big of her; actually speaking like a Democrat.

[polichick]

5. Yes, but as Keith and his guest pointed out, she'll praise McCain and trash Obama...

...again before long ~ so it amounts to doublespeak.

[Fed_Up_Grammy]

9. It's not doublespeak,it's lying.

[polichick]

26. You're right - a major con job.

[babylonsister]

6. Rep. DeFazio Asks Dem Candidates To Fire on McCain

http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/03/27/rep-defazio-asks-dem-candidates-to-fire-on-mccain

Rep. DeFazio Asks Dem Candidates To Fire on McCain
Jon Ponder | Mar. 27, 2008

An open letter to the Democratic candidates from Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore.:
You both claim to be better suited than the other to take on the so-called Straight-Talk Express, so prove it. Run the next six weeks of your campaign against McCain, not against the other Democrat. Go after McCain for his policy positions, not the other Democrat for theirs.

Dear Senator Clinton and Senator Obama:

I write today as a concerned member of the Democratic Party and an uncommitted super delegate. I appreciated the manner in which you both conducted your campaigns during the early primary process. It was a manner that respected the other and tried to highlight policy differences without resorting to destructive smear campaigns. In the lead up to the March 4th primaries, the tone of both campaigns shifted and the civility that I had appreciated disappeared. The long term goal of beating the Republican nominee took a back seat to the short term goal of proving one’s viability by tearing down the other Democratic candidate. We lost sight of the general election, we lost sight of the true opponent and if we continue to be shortsighted, I fear we will lose in November.

The heated rhetoric between both campaigns has continued to intensify as we head into the Pennsylvania primary. While you trade barbs, McCain is uniting the Republican Party around his thinly disguised rightwing agenda. In the next six weeks, McCain can sit back, amass his war chest, concentrate his base and delight as you deconstruct each other.

I propose that you not allow him that luxury. You both claim to be better suited than the other to take on the so-called Straight-Talk Express, so prove it. Run the next six weeks of your campaign against McCain, not against the other Democrat. Go after McCain for his policy positions, not the other Democrat for theirs. Allow the Democratic voters to believe in a campaign that can provide a new direction for this country and stop McCain from continuing the failed policies of the Bush Administration. In the end, it is the candidate who can take the fight to McCain and win that deserves my support and, most importantly, the support of the Democratic Party.

Both of your campaigns have been built on the fundamental idea that if elected, you will bring about change. Let’s change the way we are doing business in this primary election. In the last few months, you have been running for the Democratic nomination. In the next six weeks, I urge you start running for President.

Sincerely,

PETER A. DEFAZIO

Rachel Maddow on AirAmerica has been beating this drum for a while now.

[tishaLA]

23. Rachel Maddow played a clip of Sen Obama

on her show today in which he repeatedly attacked McCain. It made Rachel VERY happy.

I'm happy to hear that Sen Clinton is getting the hint that her party destroying tactics aren't winning her friends among the SDs.

[solara]

29. excellent and well said

I have been beating the same drum only not so prominently


:applause:

:kick:

[SoonerPride]

7. I was pleasantly surprised and happy. HEAR THAT HILL FANS?? Vote for Obama!

She told you to do so, so do it.

[bigtree]

8. she's said this before

glad you heard it this time.

[writes3000]

11. And she's said things that did not sound like this at all.

I give her credit here but I won't pretend that she has always framed the other candidates this way.

[madrchsod]

10. ...maybe someone got through to her and her husband

to knock that crap off...i guess there are adults in charge

[theredpen]

12. This is good, but I'm skeptical of her altruism

She could have read the polls that show her "kitchen sink" strategy backfiring badly.

She could have been "talked to" by party leaders and threatened with an embarrassing rebuke rather than a graceful defeat if she kept it up.

There are too many self-serving reasons why she would change her tune, but in the final analysis, I'm glad she has. :thumbsup:

[Shae]

57. 37% positive. Today

I heard someone (Andrea Mitchell maybe) say that she is going to have to work hard just to get people to like her again. That doesn't bode well for someone trailing so badly.

[Jackpine Radical]

13. I think she just figured out something--namely,

that the light at the end of the tunnel is the headlight of the oncoming Obama Express.

I think the (perhaps mostly mythical) Party Leadership has gotten to her & told her she'd better start making nice and putting bandaids on the wounds she inflicted for a while before retiring from the race.

[slinkerwink]

14. that was a good thing for her to say

I think it was due to pressure from superdelegates though.

[sniffa]

20. I'm not sure this is of her own accord

and I'm sure the kitchen sink will be out in full force again tomorrow... but I'm still glad to see this.

I'd like to think she cares about the party more than herself.

[Zodiak]

15. I agree

This is one meme she needed to squish. I am a bit miffed that it has been out there for as long as it has, but she deserves thanks.

[Mike03]

16. Whoa, that is a very gracious quote. Good for Senator Clinton.

Thanks for posting this. It gives me hope she can conduct herself better than she has been!

[tabasco]

17. The poll that showed 29% of her supporters voting for MCain was embarrassing for her.

She is attempting to rehabilitate herself in the eyes of the superdelegates.

[sniffa]

45. Whatever she's doing, I appreciate it

Even if she goes back to being a monster tomorrow, I'll be happy about today.

And yes, if she goes back into monster-mode, I may not still be thanking her for this.

[Mike03]

18. P.S., Rec. It's so reassuring to see her human side. NT

[KAZ]

19. She was great, and I let out little cheer when I heard that.

She can be so good at times. I still think she's getting horrible advice from a bunch of dinosaurs.

[Life Long Dem]

21. I noticed with Hillary

She could be bashing Obama for a week and when something comes up on her before the night is over Hillary is calling for an end to the attacks. So they end and Hillary starts up again.

[Tribetime]

35. yes it would be nice if it lasted more than a day or two

[msallied]

22. My what big eyes you have, grandma!

[PetraPooh]

39. ROFL! Great response, says it all.

[stevedeshazer]

24. K & R for a unified party!

[C_U_L8R]

28. K&R for the K&R

[TheDeathadder]

25. awesome

so you are saying if Clinton becomes the nominee, you'll vote for her :)

[Unbowed]

27. Agree! She sounded like a Democrat again.

I'm a little wary (once burned, twice shy), but I truly hope it lasts.

[Coexist]

30. props here!

[Greyskye]

31. Good for her

Let's hope that message has legs, and sinks in with her supporters.

[corkhead]

32. she must have decided that she needs to think about her legacy

I have a much lower opinion of her than I did 6 months ago. She could redeem some of it if she shows some grace.

[Azathoth]

33. Don't worry...tomorrow she'll come out and endorse McCain again n/t

[solara]

34. Thank you for posting this and thank you Senator Clinton!!

:hi:



INVESTIGATE IMPEACH INDICT INCARCERATE - For God's Sake -DO NOT RE-ELECT!! :banghead:

Kickaroooo :kick:

[goodgd_yall]

36. That people are surprised by this shows how much they DON'T know HRC n/t

[KansasVoter]

37. I hope Obama says the same thing. I know he will. We all need to keep it in perspective! (nt)

[Jed Dilligan]

38. Thank you and Clinton

K/R

[Medusa]

40. Which Hillary are we to believe?

the one who endorses McCain or the one who says Vote Democratic?

[Arkana]

41. Does this mean we can expect

another "RAAARGGGHHHH SHAME ON YOU BARACK OBAMA" moment?

After all, that's what happened the last time she put on her conciliatory face.

[faithfulcitizen]

43. in 46 hours and ticking, lol.

[Ichingcarpenter]

42. I agree, first time in a long time

so I will give this post a nod.

[Kaylee]

44. Halleluja.....needed to be said.

[Swamp Rat]

46. THANK YOU HILLARY!!!

:applause: :applause: :applause:

[SunsetDreams]

47. I saw this and I am sensing the tide is turning...

it is time that we democrats start heeding our senators lead.

We must have a unified party.

Thank you Senator Clinton, my respect for you just went up :)

There's hope yet.

[Pushed To The Left]

48. K&R! And thank you Senator Clinton! We need more of this. n/t

[SunsetDreams]

49. kick

[David Zephyr]

50. That's the message. K&R.

:hi:

[BeyondGeography]

51. Sorry, but this was done to remind superdelegates that many of her supporters might desert

the party if she loses.

And I admit it, I have become incapable of seeing anything but self-serving motives behind whatever she does.

[walldude]

52. K&R!

Thank god... Obama/Clinton Clinton/Obama I don't give a rats ass, both are young enough to take over in 8 years, get the ticket settled and get down to business.. namely kicking the crap out of McCain..

[kdpeters]

53. Credit where it's due. Thank you to Senator Clinton for doing the right thing.

Sincerely.

[eridani]

54. Thank you, Hillary! Stick with this meme from here on out. n/t

[TTUBatfan2008]

55. That's more like it...

Good on ya Hillary!

I think it's fine if this goes to the convention as long as they stop fighting and turn their shots to McCain. If they tag team his ass, they can seriously cripple him for the general election. Imagine the amount of money they could each spend hurling shots at the old fuck for months. The Democratic voters have pretty much made up their minds one way or another (whether it be Hillary or Barack) so just let them vote and stay away from personal attacks between each other.

[JVS]

56. well said, hillary

[akbacchus_BC]

58. K & R. Both Senators will do America and Americans proud ....

I am so glad Hillary (am not being disrespectful, that name is her campaign slogan for obvious reasons)said that. About time both Senators start seeing who the real enemy is. I am more for Obama but Hillary will be a good President. Let us all be positive! Peace

[anonymous171]

59. I would also like to extend my thanks to her.

:patriot:

[PetraPooh]

60. Too little, too late.

[txaslftist]

61. Props, Hillary. Glad you said it.