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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:42 PM
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Poll question: Should Obama join Clinton on Friday (or Saturday per CNN)?
Edited on Wed Jun-04-08 07:51 PM by sniffa
Assuming that she is giving an endorsement.

That was my initial thought when the news came over the radio while we were running an errand. After some thought, I'm not so sure that may be a good idea.

Basically, I started to have reservations, that the people who attended the RBC may attend Friday's event, and that would not be a good image.

What say you CH:F?
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TexasObserver Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:44 PM
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1. Yes, she needs to show submission to his POSITION, the nominee
Nothing does that like a visual.
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sharp_stick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:45 PM
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3. Submission?
methinks that may be a bad choice of words. She should endorse the guy not kiss a ring.
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TexasObserver Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:51 PM
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19. Yes, submission. We have a new leader, and all must acknowledge him.
Most importantly of all, his number one opponent must kiss the ring, and do so publicly.

This is presidential nomination politics 101.
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Raejeanowl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 08:04 PM
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27. That's An Unfortunate, Macho Term
And it suggests she has to observe a ritual pubic humiliation of the sort where male animals mount other animals to show their dominance.

I think the congratulatory words, vow of allegiance, and a salute will do the trick.

She doesn't have to present her butt.
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Muttocracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 08:09 PM
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28. since when is that the only definition of submit - the Latin means send under, not animal mounting.
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Donkeykick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:45 PM
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4. I agree.
It sure would help.
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Labors of Hercules Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:48 PM
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14. Doesn't that mean SHE needs to join HIM then?
and not the other way around?
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Occam Bandage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:44 PM
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2. I think there cannot be a better image to unify the party
than the two of them, side by side, smiling, hands raised together in triumph.
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:46 PM
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9. That's how I feel, but with the scene so close to the end
Edited on Wed Jun-04-08 07:48 PM by sniffa
and with her supporters, maybe not ready for it.. there could be some booing, or whatever. I don't think that's a good image.

I think that should come, but I just don't know if Friday is the day for it. I'm also not sure what kind of "event" this is - is it a rally? :shrug:
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Occam Bandage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:52 PM
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22. I don't think there'll be booing. Crowds are malleable. Last night, at the Xcel,
the crowd booed John McCain's name--and then, as soon as it was clear Obama was praising his service, they applauded and cheered. When Obama praised Clinton, the crowd cheered her. Clinton has gotten her crowds to cheer by praising Sen. Obama as well. As long as both candidates act positive, the crowd will respond. Any few nutjobs like in the RBC would find themselves swimming against the stream--meaning they most likely wouldn't last 20 seconds before they gave in and either shut up or cheered too.
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ccharles000 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:47 PM
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12. I agree.
The should work together.
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shadowknows69 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:46 PM
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5. Only if he gets to stand behind her
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succubus.blues Donating Member (996 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:46 PM
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6. If they can smile
on stage together and shake hands, I think that would be terrific. I also think Obama needs to be there to show he's in charge.
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Marrah_G Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:46 PM
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7. I would be extremely shocked if he was not there.
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sharp_stick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:46 PM
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8. I think so
One thing that will start to end the moronic nonsense is a show that these two can get along.
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OzarkDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:46 PM
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10. How so?
Is Obama afraid of a bunch of blue-haired feminists? :rofl:
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Raejeanowl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:59 PM
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25. How Clever
Ageism and sexism together, rolled up on one big bigotry ball.
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 08:09 PM
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29. Give Ignored a week to grieve
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breakaleg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:46 PM
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11. If he's there, how can it be all about her?
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mcctatas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:48 PM
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13. EDIT!!!!!!!!!
Edited on Wed Jun-04-08 08:14 PM by mcctatas
She deserves no respect or deference!!!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x6280269
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Raine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:48 PM
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15. Yes, she needs to have him there
and raise their hands in a show of solidarity, she owes him this after last night.
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LittleBlue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:49 PM
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16. Yes, he should introduce her
IMO, he owes her that.
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:50 PM
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18. I'm being serious here
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NightWatcher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:50 PM
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17. CNN now says Saturday event in DC
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:51 PM
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21. Poll has been updated
I feel bad for everyone who has voted so far, as they probably would like to vote differently now.
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MadBadger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:51 PM
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20. No
Let her do this on her own, and then have them come together at a big Obama event at a big arena...say Madison Square Garden.
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Tierra_y_Libertad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:53 PM
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23. No. Let her fade into her well deserved obscurity.
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moondust Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 07:56 PM
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24. No.
Edited on Wed Jun-04-08 07:59 PM by Xap
More trouble. It looks like she's trying to push herself into the VP spot by showing millions of TV viewers how supportive she is and what a good pair they make. It's all about that image. :puke:

Personally I'd recommend staying away from her until after the VP has been selected.
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Adelante Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 08:03 PM
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26. I voted No
Just because everything has become so twisted with power plays this week. Let her end her campaign and endorse. Then they can appear together on the road. Keep it simple.
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Tejas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 08:11 PM
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30. agreed
Enough pomp, he's got work to do.
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blonndee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 08:11 PM
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31. I was going to vote yes, but now I don't know. After thinking about what you wrote,
I think it's quite possible there will be some Harriet Christians there that would undermine the moment, to say the least.
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jordi_fanclub Donating Member (388 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 08:12 PM
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32. WRONG question. Obama DID NOT join Clinton! (Diplomacy 101: The winner didn't join the loser!)
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-04-08 09:24 PM
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33. Kick for new votes in light of what is being reported
:kick:
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