by James Oliphant
Here is a statement released Saturday afternoon by Sen. Barack Obama after Hillary Clinton conceded the Democratic presidential nomination and endorsed him.
Obviously, I am thrilled and honored to have Senator Clinton's support. But more than that, I honor her today for the valiant and historic campaign she has run. She shattered barriers on behalf of my daughters and women everywhere, who now know that there are no limits to their dreams. And she inspired millions with her strength, courage and unyielding commitment to the cause of working Americans.
Our party and our country are stronger because of the work she has done throughout her life, and I'm a better candidate for having had the privilege of competing with her in this campaign. No one knows better than Senator Clinton how desperately America and the American people need change, and I know she will continue to be in the forefront of that battle this fall and for years to come.
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Comments
This is no attempt to be flip. I respect the frustration that HRC's loyal supporters must be feeling, however the screed against Obama regularly suggests miscogeny but rarely cites example - when has BHO displayed such a reprehensible position? Certainly many (but hardly all) media talking heads have revealed predjudice - gender and racial, still I've witnessed nothing of the sort specifically attributable to the BHO campaign. Can it really be said that Obama drifted closer to the foul lever of predjudice than HRC's campaign allowed itself? In all sincerity, please support the personal outrage with legitimate facts.
Posted by: Louisconsin | June 8, 2008 12:52 AM
I wonder how long the "THRILL" is going to last.
As those 18 Million start say YES WE CAN VOTE FOR McCAIN IN NOVEMBER-YES WE CAN
VJ Machiavelli
http://vjmachiavelli.blogspot.com
Posted by: VJ Machiavelli | June 8, 2008 2:51 AM
I cannot vote for somebody I dont like. I dont like barack obama. Never did.
Posted by: brigitte | June 8, 2008 9:03 AM