Hillary On Edwards: I'm Reaching Out To His Supporters

Hillary On Edwards: I'm Reaching Out To His Supporters
By Greg Sargent - January 30, 2008, 11:43AM
On a local news station in Birmingham, Alabama, Hillary just commented on John Edwards' departure from the presidential race. She stressed that she's the candidate to carry on Edwards' war on poverty and made it clear that she will be reaching out aggressively to win over his supporters.

Here's a transcript, which was sent our way by her campaign:

HRC: Well Senator Edwards is a friend of mine, he was a colleague in the senate and I have the highest regard for him, and I’m really admiring of what he has done to make sure that poverty was on the agenda here in America. He encouraged all of us in his passion and advocacy and I hope he will continue that work because it is really important that we stay focused on what we’re going to do to help people.

more:http://tpmelectioncentral.com/2008/01/hillary_on_edwards_im_reaching_out_to_his_supporters.php

reach out for THIS....

They BOTH should've waited until AFTER Edwards' announcement speech.

tacky tacky tacky for both Obama and Clinton

The way the OP covers this can give a misleading impression. Hilary was being interviewed live and this was breaking news. Her initial comment said nothing about seeking the support of people who supported Edwards. Her comments were in praise of John Edwards and they acknowledged the importance of the issues Edwards has been fighting for. The latter is EXACTLY what John Edwards requested of her during the personal phone call they had when he told her he was withdrawing.

Then she was asked this question point blank:

"ANCHOR: Senator, there is no indication right now that he would endorse a candidate, would you hope and expect that his supporters would back you now and your candidacy?"

Yes Hillary could have ducked that question and maybe it would have been more respectful had she done so, but she gave a direct honest answer to a direct question asked of her. I can't knock her too much for that.

is one to insert/distort information--for many issues for his own bias (not a Hill supporter from what I have read)

thanks for posting this.

The process does not stand still, there are even less days and hours till the next primary. Did somebody die? No a good man dropped out and others will try to pick up his supporters. It is the circle of political life.

The whole statement thing for both is rather vulture-like

(and as you can see --I'm a Hillary supporter)

they both should have waited for Edwards to publicly announce his decision.

the queasy i guess. No one died, his wife seems no worse or better as told by the campaign. A good man dropped out, onward. I have waited long enough for ANY democrat to take over and the repugs are DAMN sure not waiting around and contemplating the sorrow of losing Edwards. Right now they are revising tactics to win against 2 instead of 3 potential candidates.

"do you have any idea how long it takes for a working man to save five thousand dollars??!! Just remember this, Mr. Potter, this rabble that you're talking about. They do most of the working and paying and living and dying in this town. Well, is it too much to ask to have them work and pay and live and die in a couple of decent rooms and a bath. Well anyway, my father didn't think so..."

Jimmy Stewart's rant in "It's a Wonderful life" a rant which begins with "Wait?! Wait for what?"

was running. And the evil banker Potter just pocketed Uncle Charley's <Or whoever the old coot was> deposit.

is wrong with them.

According to the link, HRC was on a local TV station when she said these words. Most likley, she was doing a TV interview when the news about JE came in, so the local newsguy asked her about it. She merely answered his question. She was not making an official statement (although this answer became one, by default)

She was NOT trying to steal Edwards's thunder nor to pander to his supoorters. She was answering a damned question!

Boy, I would sure hate to have some of you guys on my jury.

I didn't see the Obama statement.

That woman will say anything to get elected. She reminds me more and more of Bush every day.

Oh, I forgot. Obama can't do anything tacky.

before that.

Is that good enough for you?

:crazy:

For what its worth.

thanks for heads up on speech.

addresses his supporters. I'd like to respect the Edwards campaign and his supporters.
yadda yadda yadda.

Has anybody seen the Obama bandwagon lately? Is there room for me?

and corporate money by the millions, and she expects this Edwards supporter to believe she cares about the working class over the corporations?

Fugetaboutit.

GO, Hillary!

so if she's got something to say, I'm willing to listen.

Now that's the spirit

She should get off Edwards and stop reaching out to us. We don't want her.
Posted by Bonobo

I speak for the Konoyaro branch of the party.

I see what you mean.

...and pointing out the salience of his message. They're reacting to the reports which are not being denied.

Buzzard-scoping with statements about reaching out to his supporters before his OFFICIAL statement?

That's a weeeee bit craven.

Much longer.

Before trying to grab Edwards supporters for yourself? :eyes:

Hillary's comments without prodding from the interviewer were exactly the type of response any of us realistically could have wanted her to give. Then the interviewer asked this question point blank:

"ANCHOR: Senator, there is no indication right now that he would endorse a candidate, would you hope and expect that his supporters would back you now and your candidacy?"


She gave an honest answer to the question asked her. It really is only fair to at least read what she actually said in context and in sequence. The media often leaves out the questions that our candidates are asked and then hype the answer as an inappropriate topic for them to addresse. We should be careful not to be guilty of the same.

Just fuck the hell off. Hideously tacky timing, and I despise her as a candidate.

So glad you're keeping up on things. Rest assured my sentiment extends to both corporate candidates.

slinging it @ everyone and not just those they perceive as more deserving.

Carry on.

Where the fuck do you get off with this shit, anyway?

On my best day, I have little tolerance for condescension. Today's not a "best day" with the news about Edwards, so kindly fuck off.

:shrug:

The wounds are wide-open today, the day that my candidate withdraws. Gee, ya think that could be it? Huh?

Fuck off.

beating up on people who are just replying to posts is the way to go.

Perhaps you should step away from the board for a bit if posts are going to make you want everyone to fuck off.

Just a thought.

Why shouldn't the assholes who continue to pour salt in the wounds and generally make gigantic hideous asses of themselves step away? Hmm?

season because I know how you feel. I couldn't take it if I'd supported a candidate and they dropped out. I was a Clark supporter in 2k4 and I vowed never to support anyone but the nominee again. That way my heart won't get crushed.

Yes there are assholes out there. This is DU. Assholes don't take a break from DU, only the sane folk take breaks from this cesspool.

That's why I'm sayin take a break. I've done it like 4 times in 2k7 for months @ a time. The breaks did me good.

I had TONS of material for my comedy routines after I stepped back from this joint.

I made up my mind that she was my second choice over a month ago.

I will support her as passionately as I supported Edwards.

then they will make the decision themselves, without you.

This statement strikes me as a bit patronizing, frankly. Sorry, but that's how it feels.

the easily offended here on DU would say Hillary's being arrogant and dimissive by not even mentioning Edwards.

For some on this board there is absolutely nothing this woman can say or do that will not be dissected and used against her. She is dammned if she does or damned if she doesn't.

That was the direct question asked of Hillary Clinton. People on this thread are getting upset over her answering that direct question.

Hillary Clinton did not issue, as far as I know anyway, any Press Release on her own asking Edwards supporters to now back her. We keep pouncing on our candidates for speaking about things that they shouldn't speak about when it is the media that keeps injecting those subjects into the public discussion in the first place. We don't like it when our candidates evade direct questions and it seems like we don't like it when they answer them either.

If we don't like the questions that they are being asked, maybe we should express that to the media.

But i'll pass thanks.

will be helpful--I can only hope.

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/HughBeaumont/33
http://journals.democraticunderground.com/HughBeaumont/32

Save your bridge building, Toonces. I'm now an Obama supporter all the way.

and its one reason I move my support from Edwards to Clinton, not the only one but just one of the reasons.

But if you do then...eh, we deserve the failed State we live in, I guess.

Not sure what was "testy" about anything. Just stating an opinion.

I just changed to obama today, so I haven't had time to be all cantankerous and bitter or whatever.

Did I say it was my only reason?? No I did not, but its one of them. If it was my only reason I would be a fool. Besides I love HRC and Obama. I loved Edwards too. I wish more of you guys loved all of them.

Having it be any one of your reasons is sort of incredible. :eyes:

I can't imagine looking at the candidates and, at any level saying, "...and another reason I throw my support to him/her is because gosh, supporters at DU were real friendly."

I believe Hillary will give John Edwards a position where he can make a difference with poverty in America... I do not think he should be VP. I think there are cabinet posts where he can do more good and focus on what he is passionate about... remember... he is not defeated...

I don't believe a WORD she says.

I guess that's your call.

hell no, hillary! not now, not ever!
err...unless, of course, you win the nomination, in which case i will be happy to vote for you. :hi: