Clinton goes to bat for Obama and party

[bluestateguy]

WASHINGTON — Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton has raised more than $8 million for former rival Barack Obama's presidential campaign since July and plans to barnstorm the country for even more cash, as the New York senator works to show she is aggressively helping the candidate who cut short her White House bid.

"I am using every tool that I have to help Democrats win," Clinton told USA TODAY. She was between fundraising events in Texas and California that brought in another $1.5 million for Obama and congressional candidates on Friday and Saturday.

Later this month, Clinton will headline Obama fundraisers in Chicago, Philadelphia and Little Rock along with 11 events to raise money for Democratic congressional candidates and state parties.

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"I'm looking forward to going to the White House someday and standing there when President Obama signs a bill guaranteeing quality, affordable health care for every American," she said, citing an issue that was a signature of her campaign.

Democratic strategist Tad Devine said Clinton's stature will grow in the Senate no matter the outcome on Election Day because she garnered about 18 million votes in her presidential bid.

Clinton stands to become "the most important woman in American politics" if Democrats win on Nov. 4, he said.

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http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-10-05-Clinton_N.htm

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1. I love Hillary.

I'll just leave it at that.

[PresidentObama]

4. I'll second that. I love Hillary as well n/t

[Lakerstan]

2. I don't get it

"Clinton stands to become "the most important woman in American politics" if Democrats win on Nov. 4, he said."

Is there someone more important now?

[cbayer]

9. I would say that Nancy Pelosi probably would claim that title.

There will probably be a shakeup in the Senate's Democratic caucus soon.

[Metric System]

20. Well, if, God forbid, Palin became VP I guess she'd be considered the most important woman in

American politics. When Obama/Biden win, Caribou Barbie will be sent back to Alaska where she can resume defending us from Russian aggression.

[casus belli]

3. She should be one of the advisors working on that plan.

It has been her life's work, she could bring a lot ot the table for health care.

[bluestateguy]

5. I would call it the Clinton-Kennedy Health Security Act

nt

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15. That sounds like a GREAT title! n/t

[maseman]

6. Kicked for all of those "Where's Hillary?" people on DU

[NotThisTime]

12. I haven't asked where she is once, I've been watching her and have been very impressed, I thank her

very much.

[maseman]

21. Not referring to you my friend

But there are plenty around DU.

[Aloha Spirit]

7. "I'm looking forward to going to the White House someday and standing there when President Obama...

love it!
I am officially revved up for 2009.

[The Wielding Truth]

8. Now that's our lady!

[Secret_Society]

10. I don't get it....doesn't she want Obama to lose

[PresidentObama]

11. No n/t

[Arkansas Granny]

22. Are you being serious or sarcastic?

[Undercurrent]

13. Hillary will be the

Lady Lion of the Senate.

[musicblind]

14. Hillary is SO awesome

[4lbs]

16. Hmm....

Clinton stands to become "the most important woman in American politics" if Democrats win on Nov. 4, he said.


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Hmmm...

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton anyone?

[cui bono]

17. She would make a great Senate Majority Leader.

She'd have those Repubs whimpering within days.

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18. Poll: Women say Hillary Clinton makes a better leader, role model than Sarah Palin

Poll: Women say Hillary Clinton makes a better leader, role model than Sarah Palin
By DAVID SALTONSTALL
DAILY NEWS SENIOR CORRESPONDENT

Monday, October 6th 2008, 2:44 PM
Sorry Sarah, you're no Hillary - at least according to the women of America.

A new poll of 600 female voters found that most view Hillary Clinton as a better mom, role model and leader than Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the first woman to be named to a Republican ticket.

"Hillary Clinton may not have won the Democratic nomination, but she appears to have won the hearts of American women," said pollster Mickey Blum of Blum & Weprin Associates. "Palin appeals to a much smaller group" http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2008/10/06/2008-10-06_poll_women_say_hillary_clinton_makes_a_b.html

I'm so proud Hillary is in our party instead of that dimwit Palin. Happy she is helping Obama..he's gonna win!

[Toucano]

24. Palin appeals to a much smaller group.

Yes, this demographic:

[DevonRex]

27. I agree. She's a mover and a shaker. That's what that position needs.

I don't dislike Harry, but Hillary would be fantastic.

[FrenchieCat]

19. Excellent!

[dionysus]

23. thank you Hillary!

n/t

[ronnykmarshall]

25. Go Hillary!!!

I think Senate Majority Leader Clinton has a nice ring to it.

[Balderdash]

30. Me too! I like that a lot! nt

[voteearlyvoteoften]

26. Named my daughter after Hillary (born 1993)

Proud of both of them. Daughter makes campaign calls "Hi My name is Hillary and I'm with Senator Obamas campaign"

[Kermit77]

28. I think Nancy Pelosi would disagree with this statement

I think Nancy Pelosi would disagree with this statement.

"Clinton stands to become "the most important woman in American politics" if Democrats win on Nov. 4, he said."

[chicagoexpat]

29. She should, after spreading & legitimizing the lies that McCain is using now against Obama

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