Abby,
I have been disappointed in our President so many times that now when it
happens, I just think, "What else is new?" I have recently encountered loyal
Democrats who consider themselves Liberals, who can't stand Hillary. The
problem is, the media have convinced them that Bernie isn't a viable
candidate.
Miriam
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Subject: [blind-democracy] Re: Obama Suggests Donors Line Up for Clinton
I heard this story on the radio and I'm disappointed in our president.
Bernie isn't dropping out. If he did, all the news would be about Trump and
the GOP. That would certainly hurt the Dems this fall.
Abby
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Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 3:51 PM
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Subject: [blind-democracy] Obama Suggests Donors Line Up for Clinton
Obama Suggests Donors Line Up for Clinton Published on Thursday, March 17,
2016 by Common Dreams Obama Suggests Donors Line Up for Clinton At a private
fundraiser in Austin last week, Obama stopped short of endorsing Clinton,
but told donors to unite behind her by Nadia Prupis, staff writer
Obama gave his remarks at a private fundraiser in Austin last Friday.
(Photo: Reuters)
President Barack Obama is quietly urging Democratic donors to get in line
with Hillary Clinton, the New York Times reports.
At a private fundraiser in Austin last Friday, where attendees paid up to
$33,400 for a ticket, Obama reportedly said that Bernie Sanders'
presidential campaign was nearing its end, and that the former secretary of
state, for all her perceived weaknesses-including her seeming lack of
authenticity and failure to generate "excitement" for her campaign-would be
the best choice to succeed his administration.
The Times reports:
Mr. Obama acknowledged that Mrs. Clinton is perceived to have weaknesses as
a candidate, and that some Democrats did not view her as authentic.
But he played down the importance of authenticity, noting that President
George W. Bush - whose record he ran aggressively against in 2008 - was once
praised for his authenticity.
Obama stopped short of explicitly endorsing Clinton, but "while he stressed
that he was not endorsing either candidate, and that both would make good
presidents, Mr. Obama went on to lavish praise on Mrs. Clinton, describing
her as smart, tough and experienced, and said that she would continue the
work of his administration," the Times continued.
Obama's statements came just before Sanders lost a series of primaries to
Clinton on Tuesday. But Sanders has reiterated that he has no intention of
dropping out of the race, telling supporters in an email on Wednesday, "No
one said a political revolution would be easy."
His campaign manager Jeff Weaver and chief strategist Tad Devine told
reporters in a press call that they believe the senator could still catch up
to Clinton's delegate lead.
"We...think we are going to win this game," Devine said. "We are just not
intimidated by the numbers."
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Obama Suggests Donors Line Up for Clinton Published on Thursday, March 17,
2016 by Common Dreams Obama Suggests Donors Line Up for Clinton At a private
fundraiser in Austin last week, Obama stopped short of endorsing Clinton,
but told donors to unite behind her by Nadia Prupis, staff writer
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. Obama gave his remarks at a private fundraiser in Austin last
Friday. (Photo: Reuters)
. President Barack Obama is quietly urging Democratic donors to get in
line with Hillary Clinton, the New York Times reports.
. At a private fundraiser in Austin last Friday, where attendees paid
up to $33,400 for a ticket, Obama reportedly said that Bernie Sanders'
presidential campaign was nearing its end, and that the former secretary of
state, for all her perceived weaknesses-including her seeming lack of
authenticity and failure to generate "excitement" for her campaign-would be
the best choice to succeed his administration.
. The Times reports:
. Mr. Obama acknowledged that Mrs. Clinton is perceived to have
weaknesses as a candidate, and that some Democrats did not view her as
authentic.
But he played down the importance of authenticity, noting that President
George W. Bush - whose record he ran aggressively against in 2008 - was once
praised for his authenticity.
Obama stopped short of explicitly endorsing Clinton, but "while he stressed
that he was not endorsing either candidate, and that both would make good
presidents, Mr. Obama went on to lavish praise on Mrs. Clinton, describing
her as smart, tough and experienced, and said that she would continue the
work of his administration," the Times continued.
Obama's statements came just before Sanders lost a series of primaries to
Clinton on Tuesday. But Sanders has reiterated that he has no intention of
dropping out of the race, telling supporters in an email on Wednesday, "No
one said a political revolution would be easy."
His campaign manager Jeff Weaver and chief strategist Tad Devine told
reporters in a press call that they believe the senator could still catch up
to Clinton's delegate lead.
"We...think we are going to win this game," Devine said. "We are just not
intimidated by the numbers."
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