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Yeah baby!
While remaining undeclared, he had the wisdom, class, and courage to demand better of the media and Senator Clinton during her race-baiting strategy.
It's a beautiful thing.
Will someone please help me to understand her crazies?
This ain't over by a long shot, unless Obama, who's trailing Clinton in the popular vote, wants to concede NOW.
See y'all in Denver, biotches. :-)
Peace out.
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Not according to Nancy Pelosi!
Beeeeyotch!
Enough is enough.
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Hell Yeah!
Superdelegates surge to Obama
By MIKE ALLEN | 6/3/08 11:04 AM EST Updated: 6/3/08 12:25 PM EST Text Size:
A tsunami of superdelegates is poised to rush to Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) over the next 12 hours, giving him a mathematical lock on his party’s presidential nomination.
The superdelegate surge is likely to swamp a few holdouts within the camp of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) who have been resisting a prompt concession.
Aides say Clinton does not plan to concede or bid supporters farewell when she speaks in New York tonight, but instead will salute her supporters and argue for the strength of her candidacy.
But her clout is ebbing by the hour. At 6:56 a.m. Eastern time, the Obama campaign announced the first of the day’s slew of endorsements by superdelegates – the Democratic Party officials who have a vote on the nominee and will determine who it is, since neither Obama nor Clinton have won enough delegates in primaries and caucuses to put them over the top.
Clinton campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe said on NBC’s “Today” show: “If Senator Obama gets the number, I think Hillary Clinton will congratulate him, call him the nominee. We haven't gotten to that number yet.”
Obama needs only about 36 more delegates, and he told The Associated Press in an interview that he expects to get about 15 of those in today’s primaries in South Dakota and Montana. Superdelegates will finish the job.
“A lot of people recognize that it is going to be time for us to pivot and move on,” he said.
Robert Gibbs, Obama’s campaign communications director, said on CNN’s “American Morning” that the campaign is “still working the phones and talking to people.”
“I think there's a pretty good chance that by the time Barack Obama walks out on the stage tonight, we'll walk out as Democratic nominee as president of the United States,” Gibbs said. “We'll begin a new phase in this campaign and talk about what's next for this country and what direction we can take it in — the type of change that you can believe in.”
See Also
Five things to watch in South Dakota
Ben Smith blogs Clinton dropout rumors
Clinton isn't ready to pack it in
Joyce Lalonde, a political and education activist from Michigan, was the first to superdelegate announce for Obama today. She was quickly followed by House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) who announced on NBC’s “Today” show.
At noon, the Obama campaign announced: "Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (MI-13) endorsed Barack Obama. Obama is 36.5 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination."
And on a conference call, Clyburn announced three more superdelegates who he said will endorse Obama today: Rep. John Spratt of South Carolina; New York superdelegate Ralph Dawson, and Tim Moore, a South Carolina Edwards delegate.
Clyburn said he'd spoken to Nancy Pelosi.
"She will be making her own announcement on that subject tomorrow...or the next day," he said.
Shortly after polls close in Montana at 10 p.m. Eastern time, as many as 28 other superdelegates – including House members, senators and governors – could quickly follow, according to statements they have made to Politico and other news organizations.
Obama aides are hoping that he’ll be able to announce victory when he speaks in St. Paul tonight, but they say they aren’t positive he’ll reach that level in time. But the nomination should be his within hours after that.
Most Clinton advisers recognize that it’s just about time for a unity event with Obama, but they say she’ll take a day or more to choreograph her exit.
A few Clinton diehards argue she can still win, and have vowed to fight all the way through the August convention. But Obama’s prospective superdelegate tally is likely to sink that argument.
As for McAuliffe & Ickes...they know they probably won't work on any campaign again after this poor showing. How did these Democratic insiders manage to lose their candidate the nomination. They know the rules inside and out! They know the caucus system! Can you say GUILT!
They thought they were going to relax, get paid and wrap this up on Super Tuesday. She's inevitable! Barack's team made them sing for their supper!
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Too funny!
WASHINGTON (AP) - Barack Obama effectively clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday, based on an Associated Press tally of convention delegates, becoming the first black candidate ever to lead his party into a fall campaign for the White House.
Campaigning on an insistent call for change, Obama outlasted former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton in a historic race that sparked record turnout in primary after primary, yet exposed deep racial divisions within the party.
The AP tally was based on public commitments from delegates as well as more than a dozen private commitments. It also included a minimum number of delegates Obama was guaranteed even if he lost the final two primaries in South Dakota and Montana later in the day.
The 46-year-old first term senator will face Sen. John McCain of Arizona in the fall campaign to become the 44th president.
Clinton was ready to concede that her rival had amassed the delegates needed to triumph, according to officials in her campaign. These officials said the New York senator did not intend to suspend or end her candidacy in a speech Tuesday night in New York. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they had not been authorized to divulge her plans.
Obama's triumph was fashioned on prodigious fundraising, meticulous organizing and his theme of change aimed at an electorate opposed to the Iraq war and worried about the economy—all harnessed to his own innate gifts as a campaigner.
Clinton campaigned for months as the candidate of experience, a former first lady and second-term senator ready, she said, to take over on Day One.
But after a year on the trail, Obama won the kickoff Iowa caucuses on Jan. 3, and the 46-year-old, first-term Illinois senator became something of an overnight political phenomenon.
"We came together as Democrats, as Republicans and independents, to stand up and say we are one nation, we are one people and our time for change has come," he said that night in Des Moines.
A video produced by Will I. Am and built around Obama's "Yes, we can" rallying cry quickly went viral. It drew its one millionth hit within a few days of being posted.
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Oh Yeah! Oh Yeah!
PS. I post by "Maria" at Al's place but it looks like my ID is "M.Elisabeth". I'll have to fix that.
Per the AP, Hillary said she's open to the VP slot. Surely this bitch is delusional. Jack & Jill massive, PLEASSSSSSE TELL ME he wouldn't offer her the VP spot....
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LMAO@ Jack and Jill Massive!
I said it before and I will say it again, if she is own the ticket, I will not vote for that ticket. PERIOD.
Some folks think that the VP should be the ultimate attack dog on behalf of the President...I use to think that Jim Webb was such a person.
"Dem Clintons is ruthless-never give up-never die-DMX-style Ruff Ryding Gangstas."
I'll be happy with whoever Barack picks...just as long as the person is not boring...something tells me that Barack is an extraordinary picker...he picked Michelle didn't he?
If Barack chooses Hillary, I'll accept it. I don't think that it will be a sign of weakness on his part.
It will not be a co-presidency either...IT'S GONNA BE THE BARACK OBAMA SHOW all the way and BOTH Clintons will have to drank the kool-aid.
Even with vetting, the Clinton's are so secretive. They are not going to release everything. This Vanity Fair story came out just in time to snap everyone out of that illusion.
I don't know how Obama is going to get himself out of that jacket. It will be a disaster. He'll spend all his time defending her against the GOP..not to mention Bill. This woman is trying to destroy Barack!
Hasn't it been about trying to find a way to get rid of Obama or damage him severly before and since NC?
Clinton on the ticket will accomplish that goal. He will be completely and irrevocably damaged; she will have made the point that his campaign was a "fairytale" when he succombs(sp) to the status quo and invites that immoral, unethical viper to join him.
And what a slap in the fact that will be to many of his supporters!
This is another attempt to hurt him. He says no, her supporters get angry and have yet another reason to not support Obama.
When will this bullshit end? When will the democratic party show this man some respect?
Why is this entire process about Hillary when Barack is the real leader?
It's time to get the stain that is the Clintons out of this process!
Wouldn't the same delegates who vote Obama in be the same ones voting for VP? I can't imagine if Obama said "I want Tom Smith" to be my VP and Tom Smith is vetted, that Obama's delegates would then turn around and vote for Hillary as VP. If they did all of that then why not just skip the bullshit and vote her in as the nominee?
See how much the feminists respect black women.
The moderator didn't call her on it either.
Ms. Martin, it definitely is pretty sad regardless of how you look at it. Sad indeed.
If an Obama-Clinton ticket gets in the White house it will be a co-presidency until she gets her LBJ moment. If she can force her way onto the ticket, it is clear before Nov that Obama is weak by comparison. It is a catch 22.
Too bad Obama supporters weren't as keen as Hillary supporters too head this off at the pass. Those old women have been behind the scenes making it known that she must be on the ticket while blacks have been refusing to see the bigger picture. Now is the time to pray for a vetting that proves corruption against ethics, principles, or laws. Hillary is setting the agenda and she has apparently decided that she wants on the ticket. If she wasn't setting the agenda, the superdels would have ended this a month or two ago...bigger picture.
I expect a floor battle over the VP.
She's not going to be on the ticket unless Obama chooses her.
Everybody needs to relax and wait and see.
Tonight is about BARACK OBAMA, not Hillary Rodham Nixon.
I'm not talking about her anymore today.
Our nation has made history and we must celebrate it.
It allows you to see how certain demographic groups voted during the primaries. Select "Black" and watch the blocks swing to the right.
from wikipedia
It says she wasn't old enough to be president when she ran.
Thanks for that info, I didn't know that another woman had run for president.
"Our nation has made history and we must celebrate it."
I know, right! I keep waiting for the moment in time when the euphoric feelings will take over and we can realize this great accomplishment.
Craig, how do you know this? How many exactly? Do you have a list of their names? Hillary pledged delegates were chosen because they are staunch supporters, not because they put Obama's preference before hers. Either way, superdels will be kingmakers. I'm amazed at your statement, really.
Let's lower the blood pressure re Clinton as VP.
Barack has ran one the best primary campaigns in presidential history. He's not about to ruin it by putting her on the ticket.
And I don't think that any of us should be surprised if he just so happens to pick that ___ .
But if she makes it look like she's forcing her way onto the ticket, then there's no way in HEEL that she's going to be on the ticket, because then that would surely make *O* look weak...she's a dayum fool if she thinks that's feasible.
If she comes-off as Flegler described her, thinking that she's "Entitled," then it will be denied to her.
That ___ is going to have to audition like every other else...she's going to have to prove that she can kiss some ___, drank the kool aid and really appreciate who the HNIC Is____
Except he has been the one kissing her behind. Didn't someone on this very blog make a long post requesting he stop kissing her but and being so nice to him since she surely isn't doing the same toward him.
Lets enjoy today.
"“June 3, 2008
A Historic Day (Brent Budowsky)
@ 11:26 am
The nominee is chosen, the first African- American in history to be a major-party nominee for president, and a very real prospect of a presidency that could be of historic dimension for change for America.
What a week. On Monday one of the great heroes of the Democratic Party underwent dangerous but successful surgery. On Tuesday the nomination of the Democratic Party is sealed. On Wednesday we remember Robert Kennedy, 40 years after he was taken from us much too soon.
This is one of those moments that decades from now we will remember, people will talk about, historians will write about.
Now we proceed to talk of unifying the Democratic Party, and discussion of the many high-quality leaders whom Barack Obama can choose from for the nomination for vice president.
Now we proceed to one of the great debates in our generation, clashing worldviews that draw stark differences between John McCain and Barack Obama. Huge policy differences. Historic policy differences on national security, the war, economic policy and the future of the Supreme Court and justice in America.
On the Democratic side, prepare for another surge of democracy with more than 2 million small donors, massive voter registration, and a nationwide revival of participation in politics that only began during the primaries.
The moment for great debate and historic change is now at hand. It is a historic moment indeed."
When the history books are written, that one little quote will be responsible for this long-ass primary season stretching into FIVE months.
Tonight would have happened FOUR Months ago. He lost NH by 3 points.
Obama learned from his mistake and I as a student of political science appreciate the lesson: There is no racial demographic more capricious/whimsical than the caucasian female...the mistress of the house.
So, whatever *O* has to do to "appease, concilliate" them short of selling his soul to the devil, I'll accept that. He will not be able to win the Presidency without them.
He doesn't have to give Hillary the VP slot. He should choose whomever he wants.
Yea, they probably are going to replace him with some half dead priest who speaks Polish. They did that it my church and everyone stopped going. This country is a joke and they dont even know who Fr. Pfleger is or what he has done. WOW!!
http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/religion/985091,pfleger060308.article
I wanted to add in the discontent that I am slowing having for the black bloggers. Not JJP but a few others. They call themselves "progressive" my ass.
He doesn't have to; if she wants it she could have it. Sorry that the truth hurts. I won't vote for Obama if Clinton, Edwards, or Webb is on the ticket. Everyone else is free to fall in line and start making excuses and most people knew this was coming, except a few here I guess. Life and politics are very entertaining.
I'd be surprised if that is all that happens. That may just be the start. Too bad for Father Pfleger.
You seem to be completely full of yourself today. That's okay.
Let me tell you again, smirk all you want. My vote is my vote and I will do exactly what I choose regardless to what you think you know. They didn't teach you about that one in class did they? Ha. ha.
I WILL NOT VOTE FOR A CLINTON TICKET PERIOD.
Maxine Waters just switched her vote to Obama.
Tell that to the congregation who depends on him for spritual support. All the young people whose lives he works effortlessly to improve.
I will suggest that the church do a walk out.
Why didn't the church remove the priests who were molesting children the minute that they find out?????? Instead of couvering for them!
Are you kidding me?
I am Catholic. I will see if I could lobby to have it reversed. I will have to make calls.
Tubbs - oh come on. We don't need that one. I reject her.
"Why didn't the church remove the priests who were molesting children the minute that they find out?????? Instead of couvering for them!"
Okay! I hadn't even thought of that. I'm sure the folks in Chicago will take care of this.
AHHHHHHHHHHH!
Now thats exciting. I thought that I should give you guys a joke:
I believe that I informed everyone here that my parents live in Chappaqua 2 1/2 blocks away from the Clintons.
I am visiting them. Well, there are people on my block with signs saying "Concede, Hillary...Its Over". Ha.Ha...the police just removed two of them.
I am suprised that all the media people out there refuse to capture it. Ha Ha Ha
I might join them.
Please get pictures!
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I've just become a party insider.
Imagine that.
Obama will choose his VP and his VP will be ratified on the convention floor.
Take it to the bank.
Ha! Did you get any pics??
2106!!!
I'm so relieved he'll get his well-deserved moment in the spotlight. Tonight at the Exel centre.
I am too late=(
I was running to join them and video tape it.
However the police are out here now and they blocked the road. Sucks! They will probably come back! The news reported that she was home so everyone has been out here. I figured they were because the place has had tight security since last night.
Many of her neighbors have proudly displayed OBAMA 08 signs in their yards. That has to hurt...she lost!
You do him no honor trying to paint him as a victim in this. He said he thought the cameras were off so he did his political satire from the pulpit.
I don't disagree with what he said, I disagree with where he said it.
He got busted. He's being reprimanded with a short suspension. It's really that simple.
It's not the end of him or his church.
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p.s. Jack & Jill Pols should be commended for their tireless work toward this historic moment. They have kept America abreast of all of the key issues throughout this entire campaign and should be voted 'America's #1 Blog'. Thanks for all you do.
Greg Jones
B4B
Tim Russert just put it down in your very words. She had this, she had that, and on and on and on.
She didn't do it.
No, No, No.
1. He was at Trinity during the discussion on Race. It was a Saturday and he was invited.
2. How many times have the people on this here blog uttered the same thing as Pfleger, same thing but he is wrong?
3. Why didn't the Catholic church stretch all this muscle when it came to protecting the innocence and chastity of molested children, young men and women.
4. He got busted, he was intruded on cause the media has no place in the church, they need to stop stalking the church.
5. Have anybody heard of the SOCIAL GOSPEL, can we be serious. It just shows how much people dont know about their own church traditions. Black churches have especially been preaching the social gospel in churches for what 200 years as a response to what has gone on in this country. Are you joking?
If this country has a problem with the social gospel then they need to get rid of the Christian Right, period.
Listen the inability for people to put the media in check for their distortion and double standards is so disgusting. Let them get away with it and they will do it again as they usually do!!
Yea punish the people who help their communities.
He was at TUCC on a Saturday during a UCC church wide discussion on race...remember everyone? Or do we buy into the media's narrative.
I know people dont care now that Obama has dropped them all but seriously, its hard for me to watch these church communties be destroyed. They are being destroyed. They are in my prayers.
My issue as a Catholic is why didn't the church remove the Catholic priests who were sexual abusers. That is so ridiculous. My former pastor Fr. John Toner of my former church was stealing money from the church and was covered for 13 years due to his clout. Yet a man speaks about the history of white race privilege in America at a different church on a Saturday during a conversation about race where he was invited and he is suspended.
Bullshit..as a Catholic...that is bullshit.
My priest should get kicked out too. He often attends anti-abortion rallies and speaks openly about the government respecting the marriage between a man and a woman. Thats getting involved in politics. He does not do it from the pulpit in the church but he does it elsewhere. Pfleger was elsewhere at an event.
I really cannot stress this enough.
It is a historic moment. Let us enjoy it tonight and face Hillary and her brood of vipers tomorrow. It is not about her. It is about Obama.
Moreover, I'd like to extend a most heartfelt thanks and congrats congrats to my African-American bredren and sistren.
To be honest, sometimes African-Americans don't make me terribly proud as a black, Caribbean woman. Some elements of African-American culture make me cringe because I know it's reflected on all of us who ended up on this side of the Atlantic.
But this time y'all really made my heart swell with pride as a black person.
Throughout this process, I was heartened and inspired to see how African-American voters came out in their numbers, registered in their numbers, campaigned like crazy, even damn well walked miles to the voting areas to ensure that Obama got this nomination.
You truly showed the power of the black vote in the USA and every vote you cast (and will cast again in November) for Obama is appreciated by all of us black people around the world who can only follow this race but are not as fortunate to participate in it the way you can. We are backing Obama 100 per cent and we are PROUD of you.
You're doing it for us and doing it well.
Woo hoo!
Isn't this wonderful! I'm a watching the countdown in tears.
Please don't cry! If you cry then you wont be able to see him win the nomination. Your eyes will be all cloudy...if you were glasses it will be worse.
I may go to a sports bar to celebrate. Grab a couple drinks=)
Hillary may need a drink.
As of midnight tonight, I am going to be nice to the women. She is a wonderful politican who has dedicated her life to public service.
You too!
Earlier, I sent e-mails to MSNBC and asked them why are they making this historic night about Hillary Clinton! I told them they are trying to steal the thunder away from Barack and take away our joy & to please stop it!
I'm not living in a party town right now so I have to celebrate here at home with my mother.
Have an apple martini for me please.
Hillary has dedicated her life to public service it's too bad that she chose to go the route she did when she could have made all Democrats happy.
There was a point in time when I would have supported a joint ticket. Hopefully she will do something to redeem herself.
I would be VERY disappointed if Obama even thought about choosing Clinton as his VP. I'm not ready to make nice, I'm not ready to back down. Clinton has not earned the VP slot. She has to make serious amends to the entire Black community or we will reject her. And yes I would rethink my support of Obama if he picked her. I could not be sure he'd have my best interests in mind in being elected. It wouldn't vote for McCain but I would look into a 3rd party candidate.
The Black vote is primarily the Black FEMALE vote statistically. I will not let my vote by taken for granted - even by Obama.
I agree, earlier MSNBC was talking about Barack.
There was a panel on CNN talking about the historic moment and whether or not she is trying to shadow it with the VP talk.
Worry not Justice, once he hits that magic number, there will be nothing else to discuss for the night.
Can you imagine what his family in Kenya are thinking! Can you imagine the feeling!
Oh My God! Oh My God!
People all over the world are watching in awe. Barack is very popular in other countries and they are watching.
I hear you but there is a man named Father Goode who the Catholic church hates too. He is mixed and he talks like Wright and Pfleger. He is a wonderful caring man. Please remember that Pfleger was speaking at an event on a Saturday about race. He was fellowshiping to the congregants in attendance. Yes its preaching to the choir but so what. I am partial towards him regardless. I just really like the man, period. He has spoken so much truth throughout the years and has done so much for the community. He got ousted like a black man what can I say.
Justice58-
You are very, very excited...wow.I am too.
Ms.Martin-
You are lucky that I like apple martinis!
7 more delegates!!Yay!
The pundits are trying to make it seems as though he is weak and can't win without her. I say bullshit. As someone said before, the voter registration drive will take care of this phantom Hillary problem.
They are still trying to reduce him as a viable candidate even after he has won against all odds.
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Let him! That space alien Beeeyotch!
He's still talking shit about the Obama camp pushing the "assasination" story.
They are still trying to do a hit job on Obama.
Donna Brazille just told Lou Dobbs he was coming from a political perspective. You tell em Donna, don't go for the fake shit.
Good for Donna! Lou Dobbs should stfu already! Barack got his number!
Carville is pissed because his girl lost! Oh Well!
Barack had to fight Hill, Bill & McCain! And he did it with class! Bam!
I feel you about Lou Dobbs! I tell you, I can't take watching him! My nerves bad already!lol
I could hear Hillary singing right now:
"Tear down the mountains
Yell, scream, and shout like you can say what you want
Im not walking out
Stop all the rivers, push, strike, and kill
Im not gonna leave
There's no way I will
And I am telling you
Im not going...
There's no way I can ever, ever go
No, no, no, no way"
Haha...too late!
I will however be nice to Hilla-monster as of 12:00am June 4, 2008=)
Wow yay!! I'm excited this is like sports or something.
You seem to be completely full of yourself today. That's okay.
Let me tell you again, smirk all you want. My vote is my vote and I will do exactly what I choose regardless to what you think you know. They didn't teach you about that one in class did they? Ha. ha.
I WILL NOT VOTE FOR A CLINTON TICKET PERIOD.
Maxine Waters just switched her vote to Obama."
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Ms. Martin, project much? Why is it that you assume you are the focus of my posts as I recall that you've done this before. You apparently have a much higher opinion of yourself than I do of you. You are not the center of my world and my posts are not all about Ms. Martin. What class are you referring to exactly?
All of this because I expressed my empathy for Father FPleger? You posted the info and I quoted it because I feel sorry for him. Other than that, unless you are webb, I wasn't aware that you and I were even having a discussion. Please get a grip.
No fighting, no fighting=/
LOL. Being a state delegate to a national convention doesn't make one a party insider but I'm glad you will get to experience a convention. You don't have answers to my questions because... well you just don't and that I took to the bank before you replied.
Obama earns enough delegates to win democratic nomination!!!