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Clinton unveils new pro-Obama effort

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor September 19, 2008 04:53 PM

Senator Hillary Clinton announced today a new grassroots effort to get her supporters to fall in behind one-time rival Barack Obama.

“As we continue to read the headlines about our troubled economy, the stakes of this election only get higher. Today I am asking all of you to hit the phones, hit the road, and spread the word that we must elect Barack Obama President and we must send a filibuster-proof majority to Congress,” Clinton said in a statement.

“This is a call to action. We all have a role. And there is not a moment to lose,” added Clinton, who is attending a private event today in Boston. “Tell them that Hillary sent you.”

The effort is being organized by Clinton’s political action committee, in conjunction with Obama's campaign and other Democratic campaigns, and will launch Saturday morning at her PAC's website, where there will be information on canvassing, phone banking, blogging, and other activities.

Each weekend, the effort will focus on a different battleground state, starting Sept. 27-28 in New Hampshire. Pennsylvania is scheduled for Oct. 12-13. She won both states during the primaries.

50 comments so far...
  1. it's about time because time is running out...

    Posted by bopst September 19, 08 05:24 PM
  1. Thank you to Hillary Clinton. She is a true patriot.

    Posted by PJ September 19, 08 05:27 PM
  1. Good. Just tell me what needs done.

    Posted by Maria Weiland September 19, 08 05:35 PM
  1. Funny- I guess Hillary and Bill are on different pages.
    Hillary supports Barack, but Bill was on the morning news show- singing Sarah Palin's praises! Was he trying to undermine Obama" Or trolling for a date with Governor Palin? LOL


    Barry Hussein Soetoro Barack Obama is a left-wing, socialist "empty suit."
    I would not be surprised if HIS treacherous camp set that up- to get headlines and play the victim- as they are so very well trained to behave.
    Barry has no experience- except how to get lots of campaign contributions, manipulate the media and avoid answering the tough questions.
    Democrats are not Democrats anymore. They are liberals- left wing extremists.
    Republicans- are no long Republicans- in the old sense of the world.
    Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin are REFORMERS- in the mold of Ronald Reagan.

    Now- for all you independents and undecided voters- Google these:
    (Obama-maniacs- don't bother. Just keep drinking the Kool-Aid)

    Obama-Rezko
    Obama- Rev. Jeremiah "G.D.America" Wright
    Obama-Farrakhan-Million Man March
    Obama- Bill Ayres
    Obama-Father Fleuger
    Obama-Riots
    Obama-Saul Alinsky
    Michelle Obama Thesis
    Obama- Annenberg
    Sandra Bernhard-Black Brothers will Gang Rape Sarah Palin
    Obama-Kaddafi


    It's the company you keep and it's EXPERIENCE that counts.
    McCain-Palin '08

    Posted by Alec September 19, 08 05:43 PM
  1. Put hillary on tv with this message. target her women

    Posted by steve bond September 19, 08 05:54 PM
  1. WHICH CANDIDATE CAN ISRAEL COUNT ON ...
    OBAMA = BETRAYAL
    Obama supporters are foolish to think that he will never betray them.
    Obama was a close friend of Pastor Wright for TWENTY YEARS.
    Obama threw Wright under the bus for personal ambition.
    McCain would not betray his country even after 5 years of torture.
    You can put lipstick on a traitor, but he's still a traitor.

    Posted by Howard September 19, 08 05:55 PM
  1. I'd like to see Obama appoint Hillary to the Supreme Court.
    I strongly opposed her nomination for President, but I think that she is too valuable a talent to waste.

    Posted by bugbuster September 19, 08 06:02 PM
  1. Thanks so much. It's time for me to make another donation to Clinton's senate campaign to show my appreciation for her efforts. Darn - I have no extra money to spend on entertainment. I have been donating it to Obama's campaign, hurricane relief, and even Clinton's debt relief. But I am willing to do what it takes to help elect responsible leadership.

    Obama-Biden '08

    Posted by Vonniewit September 19, 08 06:03 PM
  1. I hope this is what I think it is! All of the Democratic candidates working together in an unprecented way! Eight years of Barack.... followed by eight years of Hilary! I never realized how much I love this country until the past few weeks when it became apparent that we could lose it completely to greed and stupidity!

    Posted by pleasethink September 19, 08 06:04 PM
  1. Hillary is a true democrat and instrumental. Yes, filibuster free house and senate to reclaim America and make the transition smooth. Team Obama Unite! Of course, Hillary is one of the team players. Enough is Enough!! Obama / Biden 08

    Posted by Jerry September 19, 08 06:09 PM

  1. In Baghdad they’ll vote for Osama
    Before even the Dalai Lama;
    But here in the States,
    After all the debates,
    We’ll elect Barack Obama.

    Mark Sconce

    Posted by Mark Sconce September 19, 08 06:19 PM
  1. Thanks Hillary,

    It's about time we thawed Caribou Barbie out, and put McSain who now hates Spain on Ice!!!

    Posted by obamacratic September 19, 08 06:39 PM
  1. People have made up their minds who they are going to vote for. Why are you putting all this crap on line? You must be rich, and don't care about the economy.

    Posted by Claudia September 19, 08 06:44 PM
  1. Hurray!
    Hurray for Hillary calling on her troops to get moving to elect Obama!
    Hurray for the idea to nominate Hillary to the Supreme Court! I'd LOVE to see her there defending and supporting our rights for the rest of her life!

    Posted by drakid September 19, 08 06:53 PM
  1. I rather my children and future grand children remember and read about a Mccain/Palin Presidency than an Obama/Biden one.Now I can say with surety that after all the drama of Wall Street this week and the connection Obama and many Democrats member of Congress links to these collapse Financial Institution revealed,I'm convince John Mccain and Governor Sarah Palin will perform better as leaders of this country.They are real reformers each with proven records in their careers.

    Posted by skmj September 19, 08 08:01 PM
  1. It is interesting to see comments from supporter of Israel who actually believe that Bush/McCain has done the right thing by going to war with Iraq. That has made Israel less safe. The US is finding it hard to engage Iran given that we have troops and dollars tied up in Iraq. Let's say we confirm that Iran has developed nuclear weapons and we want to take out those facilities, at the moment it would be dangerous for us to do it given we have troops on the ground in nearby Iraq. It would be more dangerous for Israel to do it. That leaves us and our great partner, Israel in a strategic hole. Your call my friend. I would much rather have us (the United States) disengaged from Iraq so that if a threat to Israel surfaces, we can respond aggressively.

    Posted by Al September 19, 08 08:50 PM
  1. Any one backing McCain/Palin lies is just full of crap, you are just part of this BIG LIE FEST...they are putting in the news day after day with no substance. McCain don't know his way around a US on a map, she has not answered one question.

    Posted by Mae September 19, 08 08:54 PM
  1. We've heard very little from either Hilary or Bill about their support for Obama since the DNC. As Americans we have to consider that McCain may get elected and have as a VP someone who has been the mayor of a small town in Alaska (8,500 pop.) and a governor of a state with a total population of 650,000 (Mpls and St.Paul combined). While she has had 'some' managerial experience, ask yourselves if this enough to be a heartbeat away from the presidency (?). Does this country have the time to train her in on how DC and the world operates should they get elected? The standards for running for the highest offices in the land should be higher than that person being like the man or 'soccer mom' next door.

    Posted by Jackie September 19, 08 09:11 PM
  1. Hillary, as a prominent supporter of Barack Obama.....I thank you for being so cool....Even when you were debating each other, you were not enemies but allies fighting for the same thing.....

    This election IS about the issues, its about the philosophy, its about the agenda

    Obama and Hillary have the same agenda.....By getting Obama in the White House, Hillary will be able to complete her lifes work of Universal Healthcare and an Education system worthy of our countries might

    I see an Obama cabinet with Bill Richardson, Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Ted Kennedy......o my.....think of how much could be accomplished!!!!!!!!!!

    Posted by oregon4obama September 19, 08 09:24 PM
  1. This os for howard, comment 6. Did Mccain not leave his first WIFE for another???? come on now. look at the policies, issues people, and vote wisley

    Posted by Levy September 19, 08 09:47 PM
  1. Uhh Hillary...

    Would this be the "October Surprise" you were going on and on about?

    It was your husband that is responsible for this crisis when he unregulated.

    Afterall, you said a few months ago, he gave a speech in 2004. That might be good enough for you, but not for me!

    Your integrity seems to be lacking.

    And voting for you when your up for re-election doesn't bode well in your favor.

    Posted by A New Yorker September 19, 08 10:19 PM
  1. I am so sick of Republican loyalists. They just lie and lie and lie some more. They are so pathetic, that includes anyone supporting them. Has anyone watched Chris Matthews lately? He lets the Republican advisors to McCain's camp dig a huge ditch for themselves. They have spun so much b.s. they can't dig their way out. They cannot answer a simple Yes/No question. They have taken off their Republican uniform until they cheat their way into the White House, at which point, they will be back to wearing their home jerseys. Obama is a true human being. Someone who doesn't need a speechwriter to speak from the heart, and incidentally, he says all the things that we want to hear, b/c they are TRUE and b/c he believes them, too. Wow, what a concept...I guess not too many people can stick to their principles.....like....McCain/Palin...this pair is outdated, not reformers, they are bullies, they tell lies, they change their views hour to hour, day to day, they flip-flop in the same sentence. Come on people, stop being stupid and open your eyes (this is of course, for anyone dumb enough to vote McCain/Palin)...you know who you are...if you all succeed, you will be crying come January b/c you'll be screwed by the so-called Reformers. GO OBAMA, GO BIDEN, GO HILLARY, GO SENSIBLE POLICIES! I feel inspired now :)

    Posted by Adeleh September 19, 08 10:28 PM
  1. Bye Hillary. I guess you're more interested in a leader who believes in lip service over lipstick. About pay equity: Barack Obama pays his female staff 0.83 cents on the dollar that men earn, whereas John McCain's female staff earn 1.04 dollars for every dollar that the men earn. Why the diff? Barack Obama has mostly male senior staff whereas John McCain has more female than male. We recall, of course, that John McCain's Number Two is a woman.

    Just backing patronizing laws and rules is not the same thing as living and acting consistent with reality. Which candidate is up for lipstick and which is only up for lip service?

    Posted by AsperGirl September 19, 08 10:39 PM
  1. Who would vote for McSame, who sayshe doesn;t know "anything" about economics or Palin who believes in abstinence sex education, despite proof to the contrary, and creationism. TWO DIMWITS RUNNING FOR POTUS and VP supported by brain dead supporters.

    Posted by mako September 19, 08 11:57 PM
  1. Hillary - You are my hero!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I wish you the best!

    Posted by Katie September 20, 08 12:22 AM
  1. Hillary is demonstrating her priorities. The country first. YOur greatness will prevail I feel so relieved that you are focusing on getting Obama Elected. I think your involvement is seminal to a Victory.

    Posted by Velia Frost September 20, 08 04:30 AM
  1. Yikes. Read number 4...Yeah that's the kind of crazy we need mass reform toward! Thanks for making the Democrats' point for them. Knucklehead.

    Posted by MJarvis September 20, 08 08:22 AM
  1. I was a Hillary supporter and it annoys me that she has been forced to campaign for Mister Grandiosity. If he's such hot stuff, why can't he win his election on his own?

    Posted by bobbiewick September 20, 08 08:23 AM
  1. "I strongly opposed her nomination for President, but I think that she is too valuable a talent to waste."

    Hillary's talent is not being "wasted." She is putting it to good use as Senator from New York State. She'll get another chance at the Presidency in 2012, because Obama is not electable.

    Posted by bobbiewick September 20, 08 08:25 AM
  1. hey Alec here are some more google topics for your list:
    Cindy McCain steals drugs
    John McCain and the Keating Five
    John McCain cheats on handicapped wife with beer heiress
    John McCain known as the Canary because he sold out POW's to gain favor
    Sarah Palin and troopergate
    John McCain 5th from bottom of class at Navy
    Sarah Palin D student
    Sarah Palin's Black witch doctor preacher
    mcCains lobbiest advisors

    Posted by chris September 20, 08 08:26 AM
  1. You have got to remember McBush will do anything to get elected they (Mcbush people) will have to find a state or two and a governor in those states to stuff or miss count the ballots or to turn people away. Hope Obama's team is ready for that. I'm a swing voter so I'm going to vote with the person who is going to hurt me the least. Obama's is the one I'm voting for I'm white and 60 and not stupid. Well most of the time anyways.

    Posted by Gary Barden September 20, 08 08:35 AM
  1. You have got to remember McBush will do anything to get elected they (Mcbush people) will have to find a state or two and a governor in those states to stuff or miss count the ballots or to turn people away. Hope Obama's team is ready for that. I'm a swing voter so I'm going to vote with the person who is going to hurt me the least. Obama's is the one I'm voting for I'm white and 60 and not stupid. Well most of the time anyways.

    Posted by Gary Barden September 20, 08 08:35 AM
  1. You have got to remember McBush will do anything to get elected they (Mcbush people) will have to find a state or two and a governor in those states to stuff or miss count the ballots or to turn people away. Hope Obama's team is ready for that. I'm a swing voter so I'm going to vote with the person who is going to hurt me the least. Obama's is the one I'm voting for I'm white and 60 and not stupid. Well most of the time anyways.

    Posted by Gary Barden September 20, 08 08:38 AM
  1. Wow! Alex, you are so stupid. Did you not go to school?

    Posted by vin hill women September 20, 08 09:00 AM
  1. "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day,
    Force the entire village to give him their fish and he will vote for democrats forever."

    Posted by Life After 2012 September 20, 08 09:08 AM
  1. Notice that the stock market was the worst (down more than $500.00) last week since Sept 9th ? Do you get the connection ? Do you now understand who the real terrorists are ? That's right. George Bush and McCain and all their do nothing friends that have gotten us into this hole and who have personally backed this economy into the dumps. Get smart, Stupid. I could care less who Obama is ... anyone is better that the crew that's been in there for the past 8 years. You know it and so does the entire world now. Get out from underneath your rock you live under and learn to evolve to the new world. Victor Hugo, said: "Not even impending armies can stop the coming of a new idea". Period !

    Posted by Pablo September 20, 08 09:15 AM
  1. I'm surprised no one mentioned how shameful it is that so many white Americans still harbor ill feelings toward Black people. Hillary supporters who will vote against Obama because of his race are indicative of the irrationality of the horrible affliction that is bigotry. That some of her fans are willing to vote for a candidate who opposes all that Hillary stands for, motivated by attitudes against which Senator Clinton has fought her entire life, is disheartening at best.

    I have heard, and cringed at, uncensored comments by other whites. Usually they are the less educated, less intelligent, less successful, rather lazy, more prone-to-violence trash who blame their own lack of achievement on minorities who are different from them. They all seem to know some black lady who drives up to the supermarket in a Cadillac to buy caviar with her illicit food stamps. Even as they avail themselves of government aid, such as many of us victims of Katrina, Rita et al, they lament that they would get more aid, and sooner, if they themselves were black. They thank God for medicare when their own parents take ill, but they proclaim that they don't want to vote for a candidate who will "give money to n*****s." These are folks who exculpate themselves from contributing to the very real effects of lingering and institutionalized racism by proclaiming that they have never owned a slave. Many live in places which were segregated as recently as the 1960s. They seem oblivious to the fact that today, it is still much likelier for a black person to receive a greater sentence for committing the same crime as a white person, that fully one per cent of black Americans are in jail or somewhere in the criminal system, that blacks have a lower standard of living and a shorter life expectancy than whites in America, and are more likely to live in social enclaves where poverty, unemployment and crime are high, and education is poor.
    To be sure there is good and bad in every "race", and there are underachievers of every ilk. But it's still easier to be a lazy white bigot than to be ANY kind of black in this country.

    Posted by Michael Nunziante III September 20, 08 09:47 AM
  1. I have a wonderful CD and DVD, I produced during the Clinton Campain.
    Called " Hillary in the White House...What could have been, what could still be, Hillary made History."
    Contact Paul Mc Clure at hilldahouse@yahoo.com for more details.
    Any one who is a fan of Hillary will enjoy these....

    Posted by Paul Mc Clure September 20, 08 10:32 AM
  1. Obama has defined the beauty of an entire hero and he is the symbol of a new America.

    Posted by Nixson Mark September 20, 08 12:51 PM
  1. I WIL NOT “fall in line”. I will not vote for the unqualified, arrogant, snob, bigot Obama. Does Hillary really think he is better for the country than JM or she is doing it to be on the good side of her party? I am very disappointed at her and I don’t think I will ever vote for her again because she is taking her party’s side over her country. I am also very disappointed in her for canceling the rally against Ahmdinejad’s visit simply because Sara Paline was invited too and now the so called Democratic Party forced the organizers of the rally to uninvite her.

    Posted by sara September 20, 08 01:35 PM
  1. I think Hillary still has a chance at VP. Betcha Biden Drops out and Hillary is brought in. Go Hillary

    Posted by Edward September 20, 08 01:36 PM
  1. As a former Hillary supporter, I would now like to volunteer to support Barack Obama. Please let me know how I can help. I live in Weston MA 02493.
    thank YOu.
    Verna Rankin

    Posted by Verna Rankin September 20, 08 04:47 PM
  1. I grew up almost exactly in the same environment as Sarah Palin and am proud of my roots. I am married, have a child, hunt and fish, have a college education and am a successful business woman,but I would not want me for vice-president of the United States. My father is McCain's age and is in damn good shape for his age, but I would not want him, at his age to be president of the USA, especially with a VP like Sarah Palin who has literally no experience in foreign politics. We are at war people and this is who we think represents the best person to make our decisions for us??? Don't get me going on the economy not being in trouble(how long have we heard this???) Let's look at issues and get real. Tell me where I can sign up to do my part.

    Posted by Shelly Mochizuki September 20, 08 05:48 PM
  1. drakid, Don't you think Hillary would be wasted in the supreme court? Sec. of State perhaps or, better, how about Hillary running State, Defense and Treasury? Then we could all sleep easy.

    Posted by nancy September 20, 08 08:19 PM
  1. Mrs. Clinton is a bright woman. She know's what is best for the country and you can be sure that she will support Mr. Obama 100%. Let[s not kid ourselves. This election is not about Hillary or Barrack. It is about "U.S.".

    Posted by Stevie September 20, 08 08:53 PM
  1. Obama must not win or we lose. Hillary is done too. Go McCain/Palin

    Posted by Republican who will vote September 20, 08 10:41 PM
  1. NOT HAPPENIN, OBOTS

    BO CAN FORCE HILLARY AND BILL TO ASK US TO VOTE FOR HIM ALL HE WANTS, BUT WE SAW THE CAUCUS FRUAD, MI/FL FIASCO, BUYING OF SUPERDELEGATES WITH OUR OWN EYES.

    NOBAMA, NO WAY, NO HOW, NEVER

    GO MCCAIN/PALIN 08
    HILLARY 2012

    PUMA

    Posted by maddie September 21, 08 12:22 AM
  1. No Way, No How, No Deal! I'm voting for the centrist who will really work across Party lines and fix the economy--John McCain! I urge others to do the same.

    Posted by The Audacity of Hype September 21, 08 03:40 AM
  1. I can't decide which I would like better; Hillary on the Supreme Court, as Secretary of State, Atty General, or Senate Majority Leader(we certainly need someone with backbone there and her's is made of stainless steel!). Decisions, decisions, decisions!

    Hillary, I salute you!

    Posted by Susan Cass September 21, 08 11:49 PM
  1. Barack is a great person I know he is a politician but that is the only way he can make the changes he is wanting. People please consider the vote for Barack Obama he is a good man, he is articulate and intelligent just like some of our most valuable forefathers. We do not need the three word punch or lie to cloud our brains. people I know you can read, your smart, do your research. I am tired of being looked upon as the dumb country. We are getting dumber by the minute. Wake up use your brains while there is time. Take a look at Barack he will make us Proud!!!!

    Posted by Gina September 22, 08 03:55 PM
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