Should Obama be at Hillary's endorsement of him?

[hokies4ever]

Respectful discussion is welcomed. On one hand, it seems to be almost protocol for the candidate to appear at high-profile endorsements. Also, these endorsements seem to have a much greater effect if the candidate is there with them, e.g. the Edwards endorsement. On the other hand, it's debatable as to whether or not some of Hillary's most ardent supporters will be ready for a joint appearance here on Saturday. Also, it would fuel even more speculation and parsing of their words to ponder about the V.P. question. Thoughts/comments? :patriot:

[BlooInBloo]

1. Either way. Whatever they work out.

[Muttocracy]

2. Endorsements from other Dems should be a given from here on, right?

Other endorsements were when the primary was still happening, to sway remaining Democratic voters and superdelegates.

Edit to add - so I don't think they have to be in person right now. If I were Obama I wouldn't want to stand in front of her most ardent angry supporters on live TV right now.

[Adelante]

3. I think not

This is her farewell ceremony. It's a production and I doubt he'd get much out of it. She should join him someplace on the road very shortly.

[DJ13]

4. No, Obama keeping his distance is best

If he was there Hillary's more vocal supporters would take that to show she was somehow being "forced" to quit by pressure from "that man" when she still had a chance to take it to Denver.

[ErinBerin84]

5. I don't know.

But it's just as well, because Obama is hosting a sleepover for eight 7-year olds this Saturday. "They should call them wake overs."

"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/06/06/obamas-weekend-off-date-w_n_105703.html

I'm sure they'll appear together soon enough.

[blonndee]

11. LOL...so much for Obama getting caught up on his sleep this weekend. n/t

[crickets]

34. Awww. Just another 'relaxing' family weekend, hee. -nt

[Cant trust em]

6. If done correctly it could be seen as her really giving her support to him.

A joint event would be a great way to bridge the gap. Having them at the event together would slow the whispering that they don't really like each other.

[babylonsister]

7. Yes. The photo ops of them uniting will be all over the place. nt

[GarbagemanLB]

8. NO. There could be booing, and it will make the news. Not good for unity.

[goldcanyonaz]

9. Yes, if he is not some will get the impression that the party is split

have no idea where they would get that idea, do you?

[Cant trust em]

12. Do you think that it's maybe time to change your sigline?

I ask that with all due respect.

:hi:

[Straight Shooter]

15. Her sig line is a mirror image of Michelle Obama's comments about Hillary.

ROBERTS: So what if Senator Clinton defeats her husband, becoming the first woman nominee. Could you see yourself working to support the first woman nomination?

OBAMA: I'd have to think about that. I'd have to think about that, her policies, her approach, her tone.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/02/04/michelle-obama-ill-thi_n_84900.html

I bet very few Obama supporters recognize that.

[Cant trust em]

16. Those comments made perfect sense until Tuesday.

Now that we have a nominee does this poster still have to think about supporting Obama? If so, then there are other sites they can post on.

[Straight Shooter]

18. I don't think it's a reflection of the poster's intentions.

I think it's to point out something which has been glossed over.

[hokies4ever]

23. Where's your sig line?

Stop criticizing others then.

[Straight Shooter]

41. Criticizing?

Jeez, get a grip.

By the way, I removed my sig line out of respect for Sapphire Blue's memory.

[Cant trust em]

31. Right. At this point, how is that helpful.

I'm all about unity these days.

:hi:

[Straight Shooter]

42. I was just surmising.

:hi:

[hokies4ever]

21. Candidate's wife vs. former V.P. nominee

yeah, makes sense to me. :eyes:

[Straight Shooter]

22. Maybe there's a difference between "support" and "vote for."

All that's really necessary, in the end, is the vote. I think said poster is in Arizona. May not make much difference there.

[hokies4ever]

27. Ferraro is being a distraction to the party

Other Dems are living in fear that FOX News might convince her to do another sit-down interview. No doubt they'll be offering her lots of free time to air her opinions in October. Ferraro needs to get her head straight now and stop trying to tank the Dem chances in November.

[TahitiNut]

24. Reminds me of playground 'equity' ... "you are" "so are you."

Do you SUGGEST that John McCain could fairly 'mirror' the misgivings someone might have about HIM and validly(??) express them at Obama??

Such mindless 'mirror' quotations are not even sophomoric. They're infantile. They're kids in the back seat crap.

One of the most brain-damaged examples is the idiotic Reich-wing claim that Nazis were 'socialists' just like the Democrats. It's people mouthing absurdities.

[demokatgurrl]

10. No, he should be attacking McCain.

The sooner, the better.

[eleny]

13. Edwards appeared at an Obama event

He had already suspended his campaign in a solo, public announcement. Hillary hasn't done that yet. So this is a little different.

[democrattotheend]

35. That's a good point

I think it's understandable if she wants to make Saturday about her supporters, but I hope she will do a joint appearance at some point in the near future.

[hokies4ever]

37. I guess it's just weird since her suspension and endorsement are at the same event

[eleny]

39. I thought suspension is today and endorsement will be tomorrow

Thanks for the update!

[hokies4ever]

40. Today is RFK assassination anniversary

Hillary wouldn't be caught dead on camera today.

[eleny]

38. Edwards didn't even do it at an event

But however a candidate wants to do - so long as they do it. :D

[Toucano]

14. I would like to see them together, but it's not essential.

Other endorsements happened without him present, so it's not all that important.

[CoffeeCat]

17. The NYTimes reported that Obama wasn't invited...

I suppose this isn't a standard-fare endorsement--given the major battle between
Obama and Clinton.

Clinton is using this event to celebrate her successes in the campaign and to endorse Obama--as a bridge
from the campaign to the future.

It seems appropriate that he's not there--because that is how she has chose to do things.

I think Hillary's trying to do this in stages for her supporters--and for herself as well.

[democrattotheend]

19. I don't think he was invited

Which does kind of suck. But I guess she has to do this on her terms. It can't be easy for her.

[hokies4ever]

25. Should Obama crash that party then?

Just kidding, that would be kind of funny though, hehe. :rofl:

[BklynChick]

20. I think they should both be there but I'm sure that's not gonna happen.

[Catherine Vincent]

26. He'll be helping with the birthday party for his daughter. nt

[ccharles000]

28. Yes it would be lovely.

[hokies4ever]

29. Who is that a picture of?

[ccharles000]

30. Hal Sparks from Queer as Folk.

[hokies4ever]

32. You're not stalking him, are you?

You have a celebrity in your sig line?

[ccharles000]

36. No.

he is just hot.

[Lars39]

33. Nope, something she has to do by herself.

Also her job to encourage her followers to vote for Obama.

[cynatnite]

43. I'd like to see them both together tomorrow, but if not...I can wait...no big deal n/t