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Hillary Clinton Doesn’t Think My Vote Counts

Wed Apr 23, 2008 at 10:36:21 AM PDT

Today, over on her "Fact" Hub, Senator Clinton’s campaign is pushing the following spin.

After last night's decisive victory in Pennsylvania, more people have voted for Hillary than any other candidate, including Sen. Obama.

Estimates vary slightly, but according to Real Clear Politics, Hillary has received 15,095,663 votes to Sen. Obama's 14,973,720, a margin of more than 120,000 votes. ABC News reported this morning that "Clinton has pulled ahead of Obama" in the popular vote.

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Does Your Vote Count, According to Hillary?

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(Action?) Tell The Supers It's Time to End This?

Mon Mar 17, 2008 at 02:51:23 PM PDT

I think that it has become increasingly transparent that the continuation of the nomination battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama is harming the unity of the party, and now may even be driving up Barack Obama's negatives, and hurting us in the coming general election. Thus, I beleive that it is time that we take action to help bring this damaging and bitter process to a close.

One of the things that has always impressed me about dKos is the community's power when it comes time to take action. Whether the issue is getting needed surgery for a young woman denied assistance by her Health Care, or targetting advertisers for Ann Coulter, Kossacks have shown the ability to affect the world when we are united and driven.

Please follow me across the gap to discuss what we can do to end this battle.

On Hubris: We're Still Down 30

Tue Feb 19, 2008 at 10:17:36 PM PDT

First, I'd like to take a moment to thank everyone who has phone-banked, donated, or volunteered in any way for the Obama campaign. The campaign has depended on the strong grassroots support of people like us, and I beleive that Kossacks have thus far come through stellarly for them.

Tonight we won Wisconson by a huge margin, beating even the most optimistic poll numbers. This is a big win, and another step on the way to the nomination for Senator Obama. What worries me, however, is that tonight I have seen a lot of prognostication that the race is already over. I want that talk to stop now.

You see, we're down 30 and in trouble.

This Doesn't End Here

Wed Jan 30, 2008 at 10:27:53 AM PDT

You know, it's funny. I was planning on writing this diary for my candidate, if he didn't get the nomination. However, I want to pass some hope on to Dkos Edwards supporters. I want you to remember that this doesn't end here.

I know that the fight for John Edwards has brought hundreds of Kossacks together to fight for his causes: a new war on poverty, progressive leadership in Washington, and most important, a change from George Bush. Yes, John Edwards has dropped out, but his causes have not gone away and his supporters have not forgotten them.

Today, I don't want you to choose a candidate. I know that the emotional and personal energy that we all put into our candidates can leave deep scars. Take a day to consider not who you will vote for, but how you will carry the torch that John Edwards has given you.

Obama Leading on International Issues (Updated)

Tue Jan 29, 2008 at 10:36:04 AM PDT

This morning, Senator Obama delivered a radio adress to the people of Kenya, calling for the continuation of Kenyan democracy and national unity, and for all parties to renounce violence. Although it is vogue to accuse Obama of failing to lead, it was Obama, and not George Bush or Hillary Clinton who delivered this plea for peace and stability.

Why I will be Voting for Hillary in the GE

Sun Jan 27, 2008 at 01:19:35 PM PDT

I don't like Hillary Clinton. To be blunt, I strongly DISlike Hillary Clinton. Her politics of division and mudslinging, and her race-baiting and dirty pool playing have turned the little part of me that still liked her against her. I would like nothing better than to see her campaign dissapear from the face of the world, right now. Last week I would have told you that I would never vote for her; she'd gone too far, hurt us too much.

But if she wins the nomination, I will vote for her, and I urge even the most angry and dissaffected of us to rethink the descision not too.

Alright! I won't vote for Zombie Reagan!

Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 02:29:04 PM PDT

Okay, supporters of John Edwards and Hillary Clinton. You win. I will not cast my vote for Ronald Reagan in this year’s Democratic primary. You’ve been quite persuasive in your arguments regarding his failures as a President and a politician, and I agree. Ronald Reagan should not be President in 2008.

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Taaaax Cuuuuuuts?

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Bush: “We Must Increase Pressure on Iran to Re-start Their Nuclear Program.”

Thu Dec 06, 2007 at 12:07:37 PM PDT

In an important press release issued today by the President’s Office, President George W. Bush urged the international community to increase pressure on the Islamic Republic of Iran to restart their nuclear program, which the recent National Intelligence Estimate revealed was closed in 2003.

Oh, Come On!

Tue Dec 04, 2007 at 10:23:19 AM PDT

I’m genuinely not fond combative diaries, but this morning’s Clinton campaign salvo is just disgusting. I’m all for having an open campaign where real, substantive criticisms are made, and where real, substantive contrasts are drawn between candidates. This is not how that is done.

The Politics of Twisting Numbers: Or Why One Should Look Before Leaping Upon a 'Scandal'

Mon Nov 26, 2007 at 12:25:28 PM PDT

Over on MyDD, Jerome Armstrong has a post which accuses Barack Obama of mocking FEC regulations.. This diary is based on an article in today’s Washington Post that makes some very disturbing claims, unless you read between the lines and take a look at their numbers.

Turning the Tables on the Issue of National Defense

Mon Aug 21, 2006 at 05:44:48 PM PDT

    It seems apparent that Karl Rove and Co. are very much interested in bringing up the same issues in '06 that they brought up in '04. Foremost amongst these issues appears to be the nebulous claim that Democrats are "Weak on Defense". They cite a lack of support for the Iraq war, and a lack of support for violations of civil rights in the name of "security". Now while it seems apparent that this is demagoguery of the highest order, many moderates and moderate liberals are drawn in by this false claim. This is an unacceptable circumstance to find ourselves in. It is important that we remind Americans that there is a party that is weak on security, and that it isn't the Democrats.

    For these midterms, and into the elections of '08 it is critical that Democrats continue to show voters that it is Bush et al who are weak on security. After all:


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