Obama and Clinton: Denver roll call

Isn't Hillary getting embarrassed at the crumbs that Obama is throwing to her?

More window dressing designed to divert attention away from Obama's hard-left, socialist plans for America including higher taxes, redistribution of wealth, relaxed borders and federally subsidized health insurance for 15 million illegal immigrants. In the end, it all boils down to one simple question: In Obama, will Americans elect a president whose entire career has been promoting hard-left grievance politics in partnership with unrepentant terrorists, America-haters, socialists, racists and felons?

What audacity, what self importance, what the h**l is he talking about? I wasn't aware that it was his decision to make as to whether or not her name was added to the nomination. I hope to god that she steels the nomination from him, although I doubt that will happen seeing as how everyone involved is so enarmored by his elities, egotistical self important attitude. United States watch out for this fake. You are about to regret the biggest mistake ever made by the citizens of this country.

Obama does not have the experience to lead this nation on a global stage.

He was a do-nothing senator in Illinois for 143 days prior to launching his presidential campaign.

Since then, he's done NOTHING for the people of Illinois who elected him.

He's a real disappointment.

America, BEWARE!

How do you like that for leadership, America ? Welcoming a nomination vote for Senator Clinton is a supreme gesture by one great American, towards another great American. That is the true ideal of our Democratic Party, inclusion. We have had our misunderstandings and misstatements, in the heat of the battle, but we are mature enough to accept the realities of a well-fought campaign. In the end, America can not afford another Bush-like administration, four years of Senator " Questionable Conduct " McCain and his irreverent band of Lobbyists. We, Democrats, must unite to beat back the greed and indifference of the Republicans or we, as a nation, will be stuck in the muck and mire of their policies !!
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, BRING THEM HOME, ALIVE AND WHOLE. NOW.

This is why it's so clear that Obama will trounce McCain't -- he doesn't get tripped up on his own pride.

Via, Hillary embarrassed? Shouldn't it be the other way around? I would guess that Obam should be embarrassed by being so off base and making such a stupid comment as "giving her permission." Oh please people don't elect this man to anything other than dog catcher.

Jezz, " Greg Strand ", I didn't think anyone was that crazy about Senator Obama. Such admiration shall not go unappreciated, I'm sure your wildest dream will come true and Senator Obama will soon be President Obama. You can then enjoy, an even freer and healthier America !!
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, BRING THEM HOME, ALIVE AND WHOLE. NOW.

Please knock it off with your whacked out ranting Greg S. Your statements are ignorant and irresponsible. They're just as bad as someone saying that John McCain will give big corporations "corporate welfare", amend the constitution to disciminate against gays, encourage companies to outsource jobs, continue the war in Iraq for 100 years, etc., etc. Obama is no more a liberal than Reagan. He's very centrist on most issues. Stop listening to Limbaugh and go get some facts for a change. It's you who are hard right.

This could turn ugly if Hillary supporters run wild and hijack the voting process.

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What a grand gesture by a remarkeable American. This just goes to show that Barack Obama is above all the divisive, counterproductive brand of politics that plague our government. Obama stands for an America united, the way this country should be. That's the leadership we need and that's the leadership we'll get. Not the same old, same old offering from that grumpy old man.

The children of the "corn" continue to whine. Go figure.

I still want to know just who leaked the damaging information on (no longer) potential vice president candidate John Edwards. Was it someone from the clinton camp?

This sounds like something that is designed to silence Hillary Clinton' supporters once for all. But what will happen if Hillary Clinton gets more votes than Barack Obama? This is a huge gamble for the Democrats.

I think, the ramblings of Greg there illustrate why Americans are so ready for a change. We're tired of people using innuendo and dirty politics trying to smear others. Obama may not be perfect, but he has achieved some amazing feats during this campaign - from fiscal responsibility to diplomacy and motivating America to get involved.

For me, McCain only speaks to my fears.

I find it curious that some folk would label Obama's decision to request that Hillary Clinton's name be placed in nomination as “elitist” and “egotistical” when many of us (his supporters) find it as a potentially dangerous concession. But then again, he must be doing something extremely wise since those who hate him so are so angry by this decision.
Go Obama!

Meantime, here was Obama's "3 a.m. moment" and initial response to Russia's blatant aggression against a US ally. He could be describing a fight between two neighborhood boys. "I strongly condemn the outbreak of violence in Georgia, and urge an immediate end to armed conflict. Now is the time for Georgia and Russia to show restraint, and to avoid an escalation to full scale war." Then Obama went back to his Hawaiian vacation. Of course, Obama is now playing "me too" and has adopted the stance that McCain took on day one. Obama is a weak, naive appeaser.

I'm a Hillary supporter and he can throw all the crumbs he wants, I'm voting for McCain--and then Hillary in 2012!

Come on Hillary supporters...DO THE SAME!

McCain can't govern while we control the Congress. Vote McCain now, and then Hillary in 2012!!!!

What is amazing this year is how many people have bought the fundamentally childish notion that, if you don’t the way things are going, the answer is to write a blank check for generic “change,” empowering someone chosen not on the basis of any track record but on the basis of his skill reading someone else’s words from a teleprompter. Obama is a first-rate con man to be sure, but nothing close to presidential material.

It's too bad you're so bitter, Paul. Are you a Democrat or a Clinton-crat? It's extremely short-sighted of you to think that voting for McCain is going to do any good for this country. One would hope that the days of the revenge politics were coming to an end. But all you care about is your own ego and "winning". That's not a very intelligent way to live your life, let alone vote.

Remember Ted Kennedy's last-minute convention challenge to Jimmy Carter?

A crack in the armor, leaving the door open, anything could happen with this crew.

Big G, you give the typical kool-aid drinkers answer "But then again, he must be doing something extremely wise since those who hate him so are so angry by this decision." You don't know what's so wise about it but hey, it's Barry doing it so it must be extremely wise, in deed.

No anger at all. Really funny watching the flopping on deck by a small fish being tossed out of the big pond.

Here we go again. The media protected and did not report on the real John Edwards. The media protects and refuses to report on the real Barack Obama.

Lee wrote: "It's extremely short-sighted of you to think that voting for McCain is going to do any good for this country."

If voting for McCain keeps Obama out of the White House, then voting for McCain will do a LOT of good for this country.

This Democrat would rather see John McCain in the White House than Barack "Con Man with No Experience " Obama!

Seeming that all the McCain supports are voting against Obama not for McCain. There are many anti-Obama posts but very few pro-McCain posts. Interesting.....

Where's Howard Dean?

This Democrat would rather see John McCain in the White House than Barack "Con Man with No Experience " Obama!

Posted by: Kevin | August 14, 2008 2:21 PM

Glad to see you don't support the very candidate who supports the side of the issues of the candidate you do. Please...stay on that side of the isle. Don't come back. We need thinkers not whiners.

Obama is just another candidate. He has no say, whatsover, in whose name is or isn't entered in a roll call vote at the convention. That's the responsibility of the individual primary voters.

Another step in the Clinton plan. Obama gaffe machine in full stride and tied in polls with McCain. Contested nomination anyone?

Does any of this actually matter? At all? Let the Democrats play whatever name games they want. Honestly, who cares?

-Dan Cheek

Absolutely stupefying that some commenters here would equate Obama's welcoming (regardless of his role in and/or authority to decide) Hillary's name being placed in nomination with Obama's ego, or "self-importance", or arrogance in any way whatsoever.

It shows absolutely the opposite: that Obama is willing to concede the point that there is another Democrat who could very well be where he is now, a Democrat with 18 million votes to wave around, and an American that most Democrats would support whole-heartedly would she have won.

It's selfless, gracious, and very diplomatic. It's also very smart.

He will make a fantastic President.

When we use to have real political conventions candidates use to stay in the race and have their name placed in nomination. Then there would be a roll call of the states and delegates pledged to candidates would be counted. We use to have passionate speeches and even floor fights. Now the conventions have become boring "love fest" for both the Democratic and Republican parties.That is why the national networks do not cover the conventions from first gavel to last. The American public has also found these political "love fest" boring and do not watch them. Unless something big happens the Democratic Convention will be boring and the Republican Convention will be equally boring.

Ryan, If Hillary gets more deligate votes than Obam, than it just goes to show what should have been, and would have been without the media dictating to all the gulliable lemmings out there.

Big G the reason, if you can't understand what you are reading we call Obam an elitist and egotistical is because first of all it is not his decision to make, but as usual he took it upon himself to preempt the rules of the convention and make it his decision. Second, he only did it to grandstand as usual, kind of like his presumptuous "presidential" vacation to Europe. Get it?

How gracious of Obama. Now if he can keep a lid on his own campaign and have a lead over McCain before Denver. If he doesn't, the Dems are in a big pickle.

Does anyone think that if Clinton had won the nomination she would have let Obama within a mile of the hall, let alone allowed him to address the delegates?

Another article says Obama "has allowed her". What a croc.....He is not Prez yet last time I checked....His pompas attitude is getting tiresome...He gives the impression that if he wins we will start having to salute him. Not good!!!..

Poor Hillary what she has to do to get her TEN MILLION back-

The decision to have HRC's name on the ballot is SYMBOLIC and it was made jointly by Clinton and Obama. It was THEIR decision, hers and his, together. To say it was not his decision is inaccurate, but that should stop you from spewing nonsense. The SYMBOLIC decision would not have been made without both of them.

The decision was SYMBOLIC and was made jointly by both Clinton and Obama. To say that he was not involved in the decision is simply inaccurate, but don't let that stop you from making stuff up.

Who's Howard Dean?

The people in Chicag oapparetly dont think too much of Obama - he hasnt done anything for them. What do you think he is going to do for America ? What a fairy tale. Go hillary Go- snatch back the DNC from the radicals like Obama, Pelsoi, Brazile and take back America before Bammy gets to ruin it.

Since Hillary has endorsed Obama and will vote, as a superdelegate, for him, it seems like the party ought to stop the childishness and unify behind Obama. Four or eight years of McCain would ensure WW III.

I'm thinking that this news, added with Obama's announcement of vp by text message means that he's going to select her for the vp. Otherwise it'd be too much chaos at the convention if she didn't.

Rupert, did you even read the article? Hillary's name will be in the vote and all her supporters will vote for her. If she's going that far, I can promise you she'll vote as a superdelegate for herself. She might give all her votes to Obama, posthaste, but the meassage is clear, he didn't win anything without Hillary's blessing.

JUMBO
Love your remark "The Thinking People of Chicago" but not enough Thinking Pople in chicago in regard to Obama-

Sorry Jeff. I read far more than just this site. I have no problem with Hillary's name being in nomination, but he won a majority of the delegates and Hillary''s supporters need to unite behind him instead of saying they will vote for McCain so she can run in 2012.

We need the Dems to unite and Hillary must learn to play fair. We trust Obama to make a good choice, whoever he chooses as long as it is for the progress of the nation and the benefit of the people. Please vote for Obama, visit WHYOBAMA08.ORG!

There is a reason that bitterness is associated with "bad taste!" Some of you are acting so childish it's embarrassing! While people are trying to call Obama arrogant, it wasn't his arrogance that led him not to have any strategy whatsoever past Super Tuesday because he was SO sure that he'd have a quick victory! Hillary dug that grave for herself and now her "bitter and bad taste" supporters are trying to blame any and everyone they can for it. She lost, get over it already!

The fact that none of the righties here seem to be able to spell or type is alarming, but not all that surprising. The fact that none of them seem to understand or are even able to research what Obama has done for this state, or what his policies are, speaks loudly about them as well.

Reading about this election is about exciting as watching paint peeling from the walls. Its only saving grace is the comic relief provided by the frothing-at-the-mouth, Rush Limbaugh-cloned, content-free McCainiacs and the naval-gazing, mantra-chanting, content-free Obamaniacs.

The answer is a BIG FAT NO!

And ANYTHING they do is for their SOLE benefit!! OsiSpeaks.com

Actually Rupert, Obama absolutely did NOT win the five delegates from Michigan that he'll receive at the convention. He wasn't even on the ballot. Those delegates were given to him by the rules committee, based on no election or mandate from the people Is that what passes for democracy to you? Along with those five delegates and the superdelegates - whose votes are not beholden to any election by the people - Obama could not have clinched the nomination. And those supers are STILL free to bolt at the convention. Obama has won nothing yet. He's not even won the "presumptive" title that McCain has on his side.
If a controversy happens (Reverend Wright's book is due by October) you can sure bet Hillary will make a push to turn enough supers to her side.

I think it important that Hillary and her supporters save face. This is one election for the history books. It was a honor just to be a part of it on the forums.

I'm looking forward to this convention. Lots of drama. And Yes lots of Creative Artists. I'm also happy that the artists got involved this election year. Their voices count too and they have fans. Despite Rove and Schmit's plan to take them out of play and just label them all celebrities.

That's OK , let her speak for the last time !!!!!! and that is it.

Remember Clinton supporters, this is what Obama and his top advisors think of you and the candidate you shed blood, sweat and tears for:

"She is a monster, too -- that is off the record -- she is stooping to anything... You just look at her and think, 'Ergh.' But if you are poor and she is telling you some story about how Obama is going to take your job away, maybe it will be more effective. The amount of deceit she has put forward is really unattractive."
Samantha Power, former top foreign policy advisor in the Obama campaign, March 8, 2008.

God has spoken. What a self appointed, self indulgent, self centered creep. What does he think gives him the right to give permission for Hillary's name to be added to the nomination? Oh, I forgot he thinks he is The One!