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Hillary picks up more endorsements

Posted: Monday, November 26, 2007 2:26 PM by Mark Murray

From NBC's Christina Jamison, Mark Murray and NBC/NJ's Mike Memoli
CONCORD, NH -- Arriving nearly an hour late due to weather conditions, Hillary Clinton accepted the endorsement of New Hampshire's first lady, Susan Lynch.

Lynch said with the exception of her husband, she rarely publicly gets into politics. But, she added, "Hillary and I share a lifelong commitment for fighting for a very important goal, and that is health care for children and families. And I believe Hillary is the candidate who can finally succeed in this area."

Clinton cited Lynch's experience as a pediatrician and praised her for her work to promote health care and prevent childhood obesity. "It's really time to promote prevention and that's what Susan has talked about."

Gov. John Lynch (D), who was re-elected last November with a whopping 74% of the vote, will remain neutral in the primary race. "He respects [his wife's] decision to endorse, but the governor will remain neutral," said Colin Manning, the governor's press secretary. "He is focused on being a good host for the primary."

Also today, Clinton picked up the endorsement of Colorado Rep. Diana DeGette (D), who has become the House Democrats' point person on embryonic stem-cell research. "Hillary Clinton has the strength and experience we need in the next president of the United States," DeGette said in a statement. "Under her leadership, we will finally provide quality, affordable health care for every American. These challenging times call for a leader with Hillary Clinton's ability to hit the ground running on her first day in the White House."

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Obama has many marks against his record at this point.  We are not supporting Obama in my family anymore.  
1. Don't trust online poll. Even some Media mentioned this a lot due to its credibility. One person can click on it as many times as he want just by clear the cookies, etc...

2. Dee, I read quite a lot of your posts. Do you really know who Lynch is ? I bet Obama will cry for that endorsement. Don't sing the song for him without knowing the words.

3. Hillary is a smart person and she is supported by many experts in the fields like healthcare, energy, economy, enviroment,......Those people are not fools. Hillary knows what she is doing. Her confidence comes from within, years of experince, not from charming outside, like Obama, pretending.

4. Some experts, per media, like Hillary's calculating. She cares, because for the country like ours, we have to calculate, that is responsible.

5. Obama is dishonest. For all the misrepresenting of Hillary he should not point any finger to Hillary. His position for war, questions there, you don't hear him talking "I did not vote for the war" any more now. His position on Iran ? No show, no vote. ....lists on and on. How many people know it ? Limited. They may know his speech only. He uses all these to label Hillary. His campaign complain that Hillary attack him. How dare you say that ? You attack her so many times. I don't blame her, you ask for it !
Unfortunately, for Hillary Clinton and the "jackals" of the Clinton political machine, the American people have become wiser -you cannot intimidate them anymore.

You can tout all the endorsements there are -let all governors, state legilators, Mayors, and their spuses endorse you, Hillary, yet that would not be enough. Try what you may, Hillary, you are not getting the Democratic Party nomination, and even if you do (with all the crooked strategies you people have perfected), most Democrats would rather vote for a decent Republican candidate, rather than you. Hillary, you are a very divisive factor, and a bitter one at that, in American politics. People who know you and your husband very well, say you people are very vengeful.

Americans have had enough of you and your husband.
As for your charade about caring about women's issues, and casting yourself as a feminist, you are not. You are in this race for your own singular political ambition: your husband, Bill Clinton was a Governor and a two time president, and now, you think it is your turn. Guess what Hillary: the American people do not owe you anything. As a First Lady for 8 years, what humanitarian work or social cause did you do, as most First Ladies have been known to do? First Ladies, like Petty Ford, advocated and established a substance abuse treatment center; Lady Byrd Johnson took up the beatification of American landscapes; First Lady Laura Bush took up the promotion of literacy, and have other First Ladies. The American people (especially, those, who are supporting Hillary) should ask her, what she accomplished in the 8 years in the White House, except to belittle and discredit poor women who were allegedly sexually assaulted by Bill Clinton. I hope, most women realize that, and see through you.

Sen. Obama, or Sen. Edwards for 2008!!

Unfortunately, for Hillary Clinton and the "jackals" of the Clinton political machine, the American people have become wiser -you cannot intimidate them anymore.

You can tout all the endorsements there are -let all governors, state legilators, Mayors, and their spuses endorse you, Hillary, yet that would not be enough. Try what you may, Hillary, you are not getting the Democratic Party nomination, and even if you do (with all the crooked strategies you people have perfected), most Democrats would rather vote for a decent Republican candidate, rather than you. Hillary, you are a very divisive factor, and a bitter one at that, in American politics. People who know you and your husband very well, say you people are very vengeful.

Americans have had enough of you and your husband.
As for your charade about caring about women's issues, and casting yourself as a feminist, you are not. You are in this race for your own singular political ambition: your husband, Bill Clinton was a Governor and a two time president, and now, you think it is your turn. Guess what Hillary: the American people do not owe you anything. As a First Lady for 8 years, what humanitarian work or social cause did you do, as most First Ladies have been known to do? First Ladies, like Petty Ford, advocated and established a substance abuse treatment center; Lady Byrd Johnson took up the beatification of American landscapes; First Lady Laura Bush took up the promotion of literacy, and have other First Ladies. The American people (especially, those, who are supporting Hillary) should ask her, what she accomplished in the 8 years in the White House, except to belittle and discredit poor women who were allegedly sexually assaulted by Bill Clinton. I hope, most women realize that, and see through you.

Sen. Obama, or Sen. Edwards for 2008!!

It's just a matter of time for those who endorse Senator Clinton to look like fools.
You Know i Liked Bill as President but not Hillary. i just dont get it with a Hillary supporter? I ask them why and they dont say much of anything. They only thinking about Bill and what he brought to the White house yeras ago. For the life of me I cant figure out why they think Hillary will do the same thing??  this conuntry is deadlock republicans against democrats nothing is getting done. do you really believe hillary can break the deadlock? Do you really believe her answers are not scripted? do you really believe she says exactly what she thinks? No your right she doesnt and cant. what makes you think she will as presdient especially for the 1st four years because the first four for her will be about running for the next four and nothing will get done. I am sick and tired of nothing getting done. arent you?
The ONLY endorsement that matters is OURS,the voters.
SO-----We endorse Sen. Obama.
Sierra

Once and for all, grow up - and (here's a thought) READ what other people say for once.  You clearly pay ZERO attention to what anyone else has to say about anything.

And again, if you want me to answer a question, you are going to have to ask nicely.  
Speak for yourself, Michael.


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