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Related: About this forumHow Many DU's Supported Clinton in 2008 But ProudlyVoted for Democratic Nominee Obama
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How Many DU's Supported Clinton in 2008 But ProudlyVoted for Democratic Nominee Obama (Original Post)
Stallion
Apr 2016
OP
I went straight for Obama after the first time I heard his speech at the convention. She has never
monmouth4
Apr 2016
#4
All the REAL Democrats did--the few angry children didn't. But most got over it. nt
MADem
Apr 2016
#5
musicblind
(4,484 posts)1. I did, and you can check my history to verify that.
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DrDan
(20,411 posts)2. Obama was not my 1st choice - but got my vote twice
Codeine
(25,586 posts)3. I did, and my posting history backs it up.
This is why hero-worship of politicians is stupid.
monmouth4
(9,708 posts)4. I went straight for Obama after the first time I heard his speech at the convention. She has never
been on my radar..
MADem
(135,425 posts)5. All the REAL Democrats did--the few angry children didn't. But most got over it. nt
Marrah_G
(28,581 posts)6. I did
And I expect I will do the same if Clinton wins. Just once I would have liked to have voted for someone instead of against someone
sufrommich
(22,871 posts)7. I proudly voted for Obama twice and never looked back.
He's been a joy to have as president and I expect to be a sobbing mess when he leaves.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)8. That is what was so easy with that primary. I was for Obama but could have easily voted Clinton. Nt
hamsterjill
(15,222 posts)9. Yep, I did.
Hillary graciously stepped aside when it was apparent that Obama would be the nominee. She got behind him and united the party. Now, it's Bernie's turn to do the same thing with grace and dignity.
Demsrule86
(68,586 posts)10. Yes
Disgusting behavior.
Skid Rogue
(711 posts)11. I voted for Hillary in the primaries...
but I had a party in my front yard when Obama won. We shouted and danced and cried. That was one of my favorite political moments. In Alabama cheering the first African American President was AMAZING.