Comments on: Elizabeth Edwards Favors Hillary’s Health Plan

By: Hillary’s Voice » From today’s Media News mailing 4/1/08

Hillary’s Voice » From today’s Media News mailing 4/1/08 — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:13:35 +0000

[...] health plan fails her test (Los Angeles Times, thanks to No Quarter) ARLINGTON, VA. — Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of former Democratic presidential contender [...]

By: Marjorie

Marjorie — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:36:38 +0000

When Kerry was running, I kept getting letters asking for money. I sent more than I could afford to. After the election, Kerry said publically he had received more money than he needed. Talk about bad planning! And dumb remarks!

By: Peg

Peg — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:23:38 +0000

Why can’t Elizabeth Edwards endorse Hillary? She and John Edwards are two separate people, no?

She could merely end with a statement that John Edwards was a candidate and holds delegates, and therefore prefers not to endorse at this time.

Here’s my fantasy: a joint press conference by Elizabeth Edwards, Teresa Kerry, Rosalyn Carter, Sharon Rockefeller, and … who else? Tipper? Surely these strong, accomplished women aren’t supporting Obama because their husbands have endorsed him or have not endorsed. Surely some of the wives of Obama-endorsed men support Hillary.

I supposed there are personal animosities; but we are being asked to put the party and the country first, why should spouses of Obama-endorsers be off the hook?

Just a friendly question.

By: TeakWoodKite

TeakWoodKite — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:42:49 +0000

The striking irony of what lies ahead is the republican senate’s “monkey wrench gang” will remain mostly intact.

Obama, must think the 08 Congress will be some sort of a pillow fight. Most of the people he is consorting with will be calling in markers faster than you can pick up the phone at 3:AM for room service.
If the FBI can bug MLK, wall to wall, does Obama really think 17 years of standing next to Rezko will make this less likely? Some tapes are being preserved over at DOJ.

By: ginaswo

ginaswo — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:34:14 +0000

can AZ come too?
pllleeeeaaase?
we can play hockey?!

By: ginaswo

ginaswo — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:31:47 +0000

In my experience non starter is used by middle management to kill creative or productive ideas from below, anything that might require ‘pushback’ another favorite term, anything that might put their axs in jeopardy is termed a ‘non-starter’ :0>

By: TeakWoodKite

TeakWoodKite — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:07:17 +0000

I wish people would stop lumping Hillary supporters into categories…

Thanks for saying that. Thats what happens when a skunk uses both sides of his stripe.

Obama’s Eggman Koolaid marketing plan.

I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together.
See how they run like pigs from a gun, see how they fly.
I’m crying.

By: allimom99

allimom99 — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:23:08 +0000

I kept thinking what a lousy spokesperson Kerry is and, by contrast, how great Ed Rendell was. Hillary needs to use him a LOT - he’s very likeable and genuine, but tough as nails, Kind of like Hillary herself!

By: llilytoo

llilytoo — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:10:20 +0000

Kerry makes me want to vomit . But you can see one of the big reasons why the Dem elite hate the Clintons. Clintons fight. To Kerry and other Dem elite that smacks of the wrong side of the tracks and it’s just too ” common ” to bare. It’s now clear why Bush has had his way with these people without a hiccup. They can’t stand even the thought of fighting.
Except fighting a Clinton of course

By: llilytoo

llilytoo — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:03:16 +0000

There is lots to consider about an Edwards endorsement. However by just not endorsing Obama all this time, it has been a backhanded endorsement for Hill without the Press heat that would bring. Because no one is rewarded for endorsing Hill.

BO puppet master, Axelrod worked for/on John’s campaign back in the day. Given that it says alot that Edwrads hasn’t gone for Obama.

By: Carolyn Kay

Carolyn Kay — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:25:50 +0000

>>Obama is too much of an appeaser, and he doesn’t work as hard.

And he doesn’t care as much. He hasn’t stood up for anything or against anything that took any courage, all these many years that he’s been in the Senate.

Carolyn Kay
MakeThemAccountable.com

By: meileen

meileen — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:44:54 +0000

I, too, think back to 2004 and all the work I did to help get Kerry elected, even though I would have preferred Edwards at the top of that ticket. I never really liked Kerry, and him saying that about healthcare just boggles the mind. No wonder why we’re still in Iraq; these Dems are actually Repubs.

By: meileen

meileen — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:41:00 +0000

I believe you are correct, but hey, I would not be surprised at anything the DNC tries to pull at this point.

I don’t think they are taking this seriously enough. There are MANY folks out there who won’t vote for Obama now, and I hear much talk of them making their point by writing in Hillary Clinton come November.

I can tell you this: I won’t be doing my normal GOTV work this year if Obama is the nominee. And there are quite a few of us.

By: sister of ye

sister of ye — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:29:24 +0000

Well, at the moment this MI voter would happily stand on the riverfront with a sign entreating Canada to invade - and bring their health care with them. (We already have hockey and Tim Horton’s donuts. I can learn to say “eh.”)

By: Fran

Fran — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:15:35 +0000

I feel exactly the same way. Edwards was always my second choice, and I’d love to see him in Hillary’s cabinet as AG. They are both principled fighters. This new meme about “the cult of Hillary,” and it’s immature to back “Hillary or no one,” is inaccurate. I favor Hillary because is strong and commanding on every issue. I have never understood the appeal of Senator Obama who clearly lacks experience and judgment. Now that we are learning more and more about the inconsistency between his actual record and his seductive and illusory words, I know my instinct was right. Hillary and Edwards are fighting for people’s jobs, health care, and quality of life. Obama is fighting for Obama.

By: TeakwoodKite

TeakwoodKite — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:02:51 +0000

What a steaming pile of dung that beatle emerged from…Does this revisionst crap really sell?

By: TeakwoodKite

TeakwoodKite — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:59:30 +0000

My dad worked for Pat Leahy for fifteen years; send back to the farm he loves so much.
Pat Leahy has no credibility when telling a certian radio mouth last Nov? that impeachment was not pratical because there is only a year or left to Bush …(295 and counting) What about a nation of laws does he not get? PAuh

I hear only political expediancy and money is above principles and the ENFORCEMENT of the Constitution and it’s laws are just “quaint”…

What a bug brain…

By: TeakwoodKite

TeakwoodKite — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:51:24 +0000

A few US attorneys in Alabama need to go to jail.

By: simon

simon — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:37:51 +0000

I think they’re going for a “no hope.” scenario today, ie, Kerry saying health care is a non starter, health care being dear to the Clinton supporters hearts.

Ignore it, it’s part two of the conquer and divide old school ops, astroturf for and by morons.

Again, it’s KERRY, those “democratic” “men” can’t win a national election, and the Republicans they’re patterning themselves after can’t win a war.

You’d think the whole PR AstroTurf industry was being trolled.

Maybe it is.

Oh, it’s just too complicated.

Heh.

By: speaktruth

speaktruth — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:34:55 +0000

I was a fervent Edwards supporter. My impression, starting with the debate in New Hampshire, where he seemed to be endorsing Obama at one point, was that his handlers were giving him VERY BAD advice. That was one of his worst moments. I wondered at the time and still do, if there was any sabotage involved on part of his advisors. Since he dropped out I have seen Trippi, Saunders, and Kofinis on TV sounding very pro-Obama. Saunders especially was blaming the Clintons for economic problems in depressed states, blaming NAFTA. I thought it was inappropriate, and also incorrect.
I got the impression that Edwards, busy with campaigning, had taken Obama at his word re no lobbyists, etc., all that bullshit. At the later debates he seemed to catch on.
Most people on his website couldn’t stand Obama. Though some didn’t like Clinton either, and still want Edwards or no one, I think majority were going for Clinton.
Of course that’s not how they spin it on MSNBC! Hate that station.
I am really hoping Elizabeth’s statement is intro to endorsing our girl. I would love to see Edwards as VP or AG. There have been rumors that he will come out for her - maybe this week. Obamas are doing their usual bully strongarm job of trying to stop him. God, I can’t stand those people.
To me it is a test of how much intelligence and integrity each politician has - who they endorse. I hope John and Elizabeth don’t disappoint me.