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Hillary raises money for Franken

Posted: Friday, November 14, 2008 3:27 PM by Mark Murray
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From NBC's Chuck Todd and Mark Murray
Hillary Clinton, though her HillPAC, has sent a solicitation to supporters asking them to donate money to Al Franken during the recount in Minnesota's Senate race. "The Franken campaign is working hard to make sure every vote is counted -- but they need our help," she writes. "Al Franken needs to keep his campaign active to stop the Republican attacks and make Minnesotans' voices are heard."

Interestingly, Clinton has done this for Franken, but not for Jim Martin in his December 2 run-off in Georgia. Why? Here's maybe one reason: Clinton ad-maker Mandy Grunwald is working for Franken.

It's also worth noting that Clinton has already made a political investment into the race -- by cutting a TV for Franken, as well as campaigning for him in Minnesota.

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Did it ever occur to HRC that her ad for Franken emphasizing the desire for 60 seats in the senate is why Franken lost the race?
Many of you know I was one of Hillary's most vicious critics.  I really wish everyone who could would just go to her website and send her $5 or $10.  I was one of the loudest complainers about it being her debt and she was the stubborn one who kept it going; but ultimately - she wants what we all want, a government that works for ALL Americans.  I know this is a tough pill to swallow.  And I know she makes tons more money than the rest of us; but she is already out the $13MM she can't recover on the loans.  There is nothing to be gained from continuing to hate.  Those who have posted here over six months will probably think me a complete hypocrit; but I am done with my victory dance now and am ready to be much more pragmatic.  She is doing everything to help all Dems and she was awesome from the convention on.  Just my two cents.
I don't see where sending money to Al Franken is going to help him win.  Right now he just has to await the recount results and I hope the Democratic Party is sending lots of lawyers to ensure that Coleman and his repugnant one goon squad doesn't intimidate the vote recounters.

On the other hand she's not thinking very straight if she's not asking people to send money to Jim Martin to help fund his new campaign to win the runoff election.

If Hillary were really smart about paying down her campaign debt from the primaries she'd set up an Obama paraphanelia shop to sell Obama goodies.  Considering how well Obama stuff is selling she'd clear off her debt in no time if she sold Obama goodies to the public.  Barack Obama is the one man economic stimulus package.

Maybe she could make some of that "Obama Miracle Toast" to sell on E-Bay.  I was so laughing when I saw some fraud selling Obama Toast on E-Bay.  Anyone with a small butane torch, like what's used to make creme brulee topping crusty, a steady hand and an artistic eye can manufacture Obama Toast.  In fact all those Miracle Toasts that picture jesus are all frauds made by fraudulent ripoff artists.
I am glad Senator Clinton is still working for Al Franken. People brush him off as just a comedian but so what? He's very intelligent and informed. This is what we want, right, compassionate, intelligent people in office? Isn't the gov't supposed to be "of the people?" Would this mean that someone who is a 2nd grade teacher or a factory worker couldn't seek political office? This is a senatorial seat, not the vice-presidency.
Hillary has tremendous appeal; but  I'm wondering what does Hillary want.
Maybe Al can get Hillary a gig on Air-Head America radio, where the black-helicopters are never far away.
Frankin is in a tough political fight in the great state of Minnesota. Any help in the recount effort is a good thing.
any truth to the rumor (I just started) that Al's name was originally Franken-stein?
While I've not followed the race, not sure I would want someone like Franken in the Senate...the mere fact he's a democrat is not enough for me. Other than being a brilliant writer for Saturday Night Live, what else has he done that qualifies him to be a US Senator other than ranting and raving on a Liberal radio show?  If that makes him qualified, then wouldn't Rush Limbaugh also be qualified to be a US Senator?  Hey, I'm just asking...
Did Hillary ever pay off her campaign debt? I remember that they were struggling to get those debts paid off at one time.
Hillary Clinton will accept the job if Obama asks her because she is a loyal Democrat and great American.

Other than those who were directly connected to the  Obama campaign, tell me who worked harder for his election?  Who stood with the very same people that did their best to paint her as a liar and racist to put a Democrat in the White House?  
Great move by Hillary.  She has shown the great respect for the party and specifically for Al in his fight for the seat.
Hillary has tremendous appeal; but  I'm wondering what does Hillary want.

Beverly in Chicago

Line of succession to the President puts Sec of State at #4.


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