|
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend Bookmark this thread |
This topic is archived. |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) |
Thrill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 04:58 PM Original message |
I've heard it all now. Clinton siding with McCain on Obama Public Financing for the GE |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:01 PM Response to Original message |
1. As if Hillary will take public financing if it means losing to McCain |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
anigbrowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 11:12 PM Response to Reply #1 |
53. Well, that's OK because she didn't promise to do so. Or some similar BS. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
NC_Nurse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:01 PM Response to Original message |
2. He hasn't at this point. The primary isn't over. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:03 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. I think he would be crazy to go with public financing |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
NC_Nurse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:10 PM Response to Reply #4 |
12. By the time the GE occurs, he will have raised many millions more than |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:29 PM Response to Reply #4 |
27. they can raise it and put it into the DNC |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Thrill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:03 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. I don't understand her getting into this. When it comes to the GE |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
joeybee12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:08 PM Response to Reply #2 |
11. Because BO said he was gonna do it...now he's backtracking |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
NC_Nurse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:10 PM Response to Reply #11 |
14. We're not in the GE yet. He can't do it until the primary is over since |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
joeybee12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:12 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. You ain't getting it...he said MONTHS ago he would do that if he got |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:18 PM Response to Reply #15 |
21. I heard the quote on the news - Obama said he would consider it |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
creeksneakers2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:58 PM Response to Reply #21 |
29. Its explained at the ABC link in the OP |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:44 PM Response to Reply #29 |
41. Thanks! Sorry I missed it. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
NC_Nurse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:19 PM Response to Reply #15 |
23. He hasn't gotten the Nom yet. I remember when Edwards |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:23 PM Response to Reply #15 |
25. McCain protests too much, Obama can do what he wants, and why IS |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:46 PM Response to Reply #25 |
43. Why shouldn't she point out that her opponent has a twitchy sense of what his word is worth? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
TheDoorbellRang (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 06:52 PM Response to Reply #11 |
40. He said he would do it if his opponents agreed to it, also |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
creeksneakers2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:57 PM Response to Reply #2 |
28. Its about Obama going back on his word |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Hydra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:03 PM Response to Original message |
3. God, this election cycle get's more like the twilight zone every day |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:04 PM Original message |
Obama's half million small-scale donors ARE Public Financing & Clinton apparently has ceded the race |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
joeybee12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:04 PM Response to Original message |
6. Obama never should have said he'd take it..now he's backtracking... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
TheDonkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 06:13 PM Response to Reply #6 |
34. No, he will still that it if McCain does |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
MannyGoldstein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:04 PM Response to Original message |
7. Earth To Clinton: Romney Lost |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:06 PM Response to Original message |
8. Hillary is sounding more and more like a DINO. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DJ13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:07 PM Response to Original message |
9. Well, she HAS stated McCain is a friend of hers |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
bluestateguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:07 PM Response to Original message |
10. It was a foolish promise to make in the first place |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
billyoc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:10 PM Response to Original message |
13. Oh, no, you haven't heard it all, believe me... nt |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
zabet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:14 PM Response to Original message |
16. It is obvious you think flip-flopping on an issue is OK.... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
CitizenLeft (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:16 PM Response to Original message |
17. whatever he may have said about public financing... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
MethuenProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
18. SPIN!! The title of your link is: "Clinton Campaign Accuses Obama of Breaking Word" |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
UALRBSofL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
19. It will show the american public how Obama Flip-Flops |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
I Vote In Pittsburgh (387 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
20. The word "rovean" comes to mind... n/t |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:18 PM Response to Original message |
22. She represents the (D) side of the Money Party. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:19 PM Response to Original message |
24. Is Hillary indicating she wants Obama to lose if he's the nominee? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Yael (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 06:12 PM Response to Reply #24 |
33. If she can't have it, whats to stop her? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Gnister (139 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 05:29 PM Response to Original message |
26. Betrayal of the Democratic Party! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Divernan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 06:14 PM Response to Reply #26 |
35. If McCain won, Clinton could be his point person in Senate. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Tarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 06:06 PM Response to Original message |
30. Shouldn't we be urging ALL candidates to accept the restrictions of public financing? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
TheDonkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 06:15 PM Response to Reply #30 |
36. For shame. Not Hillary's campaign. She needs big money lobbyist to fuel her to the WH |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:46 PM Response to Reply #30 |
42. I agree but I also want the dems to win |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Ravy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 06:09 PM Response to Original message |
31. Clinton AND Obama supporters blasted Edwards for taking public financing. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
TheDonkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 06:15 PM Response to Reply #31 |
37. if his opponent does |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Ravy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 06:25 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. McCain will, I have no doubts about that. nt |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RoadRage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 06:12 PM Response to Original message |
32. Anything Clinton can do to Win - she will. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:53 PM Response to Reply #32 |
45. Why shouldn't she point out his little problem with sticking to what he said? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Satyagrahi (254 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:59 PM Response to Reply #45 |
49. You should really stop defending right-wing talking points. n/t |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:01 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. It's a RW talking point to point out Obama changing his mind? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Satyagrahi (254 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 08:04 AM Response to Reply #50 |
57. It is John McCain who is talking about a "pledge" allegedly made by Obama. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
BzaDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 11:03 PM Response to Reply #49 |
51. How is candor right-wing? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RoadRage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 11:38 PM Response to Reply #51 |
55. It's not the attack itself.. it's who the attack is coming from.. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Satyagrahi (254 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 08:07 AM Response to Reply #51 |
58. Distortions are right-wing. And Obama never made such a "pledge". |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 06:17 PM Response to Original message |
38. Don't blame her for him being wishy washy on his pledge. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Satyagrahi (254 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:55 PM Response to Reply #38 |
46. Obama never made such a pledge. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
BzaDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 11:06 PM Response to Reply #46 |
52. Here is what Obama actually said |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Satyagrahi (254 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 07:45 AM Response to Reply #52 |
56. Here is the full quote: |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 11:35 PM Response to Reply #38 |
54. Like Hillary's pledge to abide by DNC decision on Florida and Michigan |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
BringBigDogBack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
44. Holy fucking wow. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
johnnydrama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:55 PM Response to Original message |
47. i wonder |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Thrill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:57 PM Response to Reply #47 |
48. How many times is that this week? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) | Wed May 01st 2024, 07:05 PM Response to Original message |
Advertisements [?] |
Top |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) |
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Home | Discussion Forums | Journals | Store | Donate
About DU | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.
© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC