Hillary Supporters Aid Palin
source: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/14/clinton-supporters-aid-palin/
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October 14, 2008, 6:53 pm
Clinton Supporters Aid Palin
By Michael Luo
Gov. Sarah Palin met with a group of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s former supporters Tuesday evening at a special fund-raising reception organized for them on behalf of the Republican ticket.
The reception, which organizers said brought in more than $500,000, was part of an extended evening of fund-raising for Ms. Palin and Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign at the Grand Hyatt in New York that officials estimated raised more than $8 million.
Ms. Palin, along with her husband, Todd, mingled and posed for pictures with the group of about 20, before appearing at the larger finance event, which McCain campaign officials said was the last time Mr. McCain would personally appear at a fund-raiser before the election. It was also the first time the pair had appeared together for donors.
More than 1,000 people paid $1,000 each for tickets to the main fund-raiser. Nearly 250 people who contributed $25,000 got dinner beforehand with Mr. McCain.
The reception for former Clinton supporters, which also was attended by Rick Davis, the McCain campaign manager, was spearheaded by Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild, a former telecommunications entrepreneur and “Hillraiser” who brought in more than $100,000 for Mrs. Clinton’s campaign; Calvin Fayard, also a former Hillraiser and longtime Democratic donor from Louisiana, and Miguel Lausell, a former senior political adviser to the Clinton campaign from Puerto Rico.
Other prominent former Clinton supporters in attendance included John Coale, a former Hillraiser, Washington lawyer and husband of Fox News television host Greta Van Susteren.
Everyone at the reception contributed $28,500 to McCain-Palin Victory 2008, a joint fund-raising committee for the Republican National Committee and several state Republican parties.
While Mrs. Clinton has implored her former supporters to back Senator Barack Obama, some still harbor ill will towards him, organizers said.
“These people want to give their vote of disapproval,” said Mr. Lausell. “This is a way they’re doing it.”
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sunkisthappy
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Yes, there is no rule. I never said there was.
But I am sure that you know the MAJORITY of this site is composed of liberals.
What I meant by what I said is that you came to this site, one that has a liberal majority, to have a fight.
You have read Obama's books?
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LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL... yea right.Anyone can read the letters of an entire book without actually comprehending it's context. I'm pretty sure you did exactly just that. Because you are not voting for him.
oh, duh, I know why you are not voting for Obama. You supposedly have two businesses. Are you making over $250,000 by any chance?
All of the tax cuts given to large businesses and the wealthy have not made the wealth "trickle down"
Obama is not just going to tax the rich more; he is giving the MAJORITY of americans what Bush took away from them by giving enormous tax cuts to the wealthy.
He is evening out the resources (capital) that the rich are hogging all to themselves.
Oh, and thanks for wishing me a "great life", yea, uhuh, you too "BTW" lol
- 3 years ago
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sunkisthappy
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XlntJoyce
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Nope, have kept informed... and where does it say that current is just for Democrats/Liberals ... I was under the impression it was for news and for all to state their opinions? This is a free country w/ freedom of speech. Never saw that rule anywhere on Current. But then I like a well rounded outlook and making an informed decision and I havent really seen an argument here to make me change my mind, even before I voted last Wednesday and still dont. Peace to you too. Wish you the very best, Sunkist.
BTW #1, I've read Obama's books, Clinton's too, and being an independent (that means neither conservative nor liberal, I've read all I can get my hands on from all sides. And still Obama is not the one for me (or I think for this country).
BTW #2, No, I dont have lots of time on my hands owning and running two very successful businesses.
BTW #3, This is not the only site I read or express opinions on.
Have a great life Sunkist!
- 3 years ago
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XlntJoyce
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mmob221
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Hillary supporters voting for McCain..
I guess if you got really angry after the primaries, and turned off the tv, avoided all information about the election, or recent events (bailout plan etc) then I guess you could vote for the GOP...
- 3 years ago
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mmob221
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sunkisthappy
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You said "Maybe you should think that maybe they just dont believe in Obama's lack of experience, his policies, his felon and racist associations, or beliefs. Maybe some of his ideas seem good but we dont know if he will even follow through."
I'm going to consider that for a moment....
experience, yes, he has 10 years of elected experience in law and 20 years total. Clinton has had a total of 35 years experience. That doesn't seem to me like a deal breaker. CHECK /
Policies, extremely similar to Hillary's. Not a deal breaker. CHECK /
questionable associations: McCain and Palin have WAY MORE. (but I'm sure you only "researched" Obama's questionable associations) Not a deal breaker. CHECK /
His beliefs are also in alignment with Hillary: from gay rights to stem-cell research. Not a deal breaker. CHECK /
This is really time consuming. I have more important things to do right now. Obviously you have a lot of time on your hands to have such conservative views and go to sites like Current, which was founded by AL GORE, just so you can have tid-fits with democrats.
Why don't you just go to a conservative website? You'll be happy there.
Oh, I know why, because you want to have your little arguments.
PEACE.
- 3 years ago
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sunkisthappy
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XlntJoyce
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BTW, after what the democratic party did to Hillary and stabbing her in the back like they did, I dont really think Hillary is a big fan of Obama either. But, is campaigning after getting past her anger of the bad treatment and campaigning for him because of her (not understandable) loyalty to the Democratic party.
- 3 years ago
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XlntJoyce
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sunkisthappy
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XlntJoyce:
"One thing I am very removed from is a racist or sexist."
....well, I never said you were, but this remark sounds to me like you were offended anyway.
I don't think you quite understand what the words "racist" and "sexist" mean.
Of course a person is sexist if he or she doesn't want to vote for a female candidate only because she is a woman, but a person can also be sexist if he or she does want to vote for a female candidate only because she is a woman.
Yeah, Hillary is both pro-choice and pro-abortion because they mean the same thing. She wants abortion to be legal, so she's pro-abortion. Whether she would do so (or would have done so) personally has nothing to do with the matter.
Yeah, Palin wants to end the war ONE DAY, sure. Well she obviously supports John McCain:
"At a town meeting in New Hampshire, McCain was told that President Bush had indicated the possibility of U.S. forces staying in Iraq for 50 years.
"Make it a hundred," McCain responded."
Um, hello? SARAH PALIN DOES NOT BELIEVE GLOBAL WARMING IS MAN-MADE.
NO, I didn't mean the environment, I meant what I said: evolution. Palin is for creationism, NOT evolution.
Get your FACTS STRAIGHT.
It is not like that for a small few. You would be surprised how many people are, in fact, racist and sexist. As horrible as that might be, it is true. the first step in fixing a problem is recognizing it.
Yes, assumptions can be ignorant. Like the one you made about me having a small head. That was pretty ignorant.
The assumptions that you made about Obama's experience is also ignorant. I ASSUME that you haven't actually researched his experience. President Lincoln only had two years of experience in elected office, Obama has had 10.
Also, I happen to like Hillary very much. I'm currently reading her husband's autobiography. I plan to read hers after.
Hillary doesn't just support her party, but the beliefs associated with it. These beliefs are remarkably much closer to Obama's beliefs than McCain and Palin's. THAT is why she supports Obama, duh.
- 3 years ago
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sunkisthappy
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XlntJoyce
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Huh, I dont know where you get the impression that I am offended....That is totally laughable ! Especially on such a simple-minded response as yours. Didnt take much thought did it... Maybe you should think a little deeper about it. We are all allowed to state our thoughts..... So, of course, I read and thought about what you said, just like I do w/ anything I read.
It seems to be pretty sexist what you say .... Such simple generalizations, stereotyping. Just because someone supported Hillary and are now supporting Palin does not make them sexist.
Hillary was pro-choice. That doesn't mean pro-abortion. I know many people who are prochoice but are not pro-abortion. FYI, its about choice and if a woman choses to have an abortion then at least she can do it in a healthy environment and not in a dirty basement as it used to be and possibly die too. We all have the ability of free will and we alone are responsible for our choices in the end. Is not a good thing to take responsibility for anyone's choices in life.
Hillary also voted for us to enter the war and wants us to end it and Palin also wants the war to end one day (after all, did you forget that her son is there defending our liberties too).
Global warming, we are all trying to do our best to go green, including Palin.
Evolution is unavoidable no matter who is in office, did you mean environment?
But to intimate that a person is sexist or racist in that Obama is black (he's also white too) is preposterous. Wile it may be that way for a small few, I dont believe it is the reason. Assumption is ignorant. Maybe you should think that maybe they just dont believe in Obama's lack of experience, his policies, his felon and racist associations, or beliefs. Maybe some of his ideas seem good but we dont know if he will even follow through. His track record and experience is not good from what I have researched.
So yes I can think of many reasons... but it appears your mind is to small to think outside of the box.. You might try it some time. ;)
- 3 years ago
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XlntJoyce
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sunkisthappy
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If you previously wanted to vote for Hillary, but now you want to vote for McCain and Palin...
You are either:
racist,
sexist,
or BOTH...just think about it.
- 3 years ago
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sunkisthappy
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XlntJoyce
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sunkisthappy:
Actually, I'm none of the above... and never wanted to vote for Hillary .... So you think about it. One thing I am very removed from is a racist or sexist. Assuming things about someone you dont even now makes you appear foolish and insecure.
- 3 years ago
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XlntJoyce
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sunkisthappy
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sunkisthappy:
Ummm.... I don't believe that you read the last part XIntJoyce, it says "think about it".
If you did so, you would have realized that this generalization is specifically for people who "previously wanted to vote for Hillary, but now... want to vote for McCain and Palin"
So if you "never wanted to vote for Hillary" then, you are not one of such people. Therefore you have absolutely no reason to be offended.
How can a mentally healthy person believe in gay rights, abortion, global warming, evolution, and ending the war one day,
...and then believe in the complete opposite the next day
...unless this person doesn't want to vote for a black candidate just because he's black(racist), or unless this person is a female who wants to vote for a woman just because she's a woman?(sexist)
I can't think of any other reason why someone would make such an abrupt switch.
Can you?
- 3 years ago
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sunkisthappy
