Crossposted from Left Toon Lane, Bilerico Project & My Left Wing
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I have no problem with letting Hillary Clinton speak at the Denver convention – none at all. I was one of those people in 1992 chanting “Let Jerry Speak!” But Hillary’s convention preview far past bordering on tenacity, it screams vanity.
From the LA Times:
“Because I know from just what I’m hearing that there’s incredible pent-up desire, and I think that people want to feel like, ‘OK, it’s a catharsis, we’re here, we did it, and then everybody get behind Sen. Obama.’ That is what most people believe is the best way to go,” she said.
The former first lady did not rule out having her name placed into nomination at the convention, which will be held Aug. 25-28 in Denver. But her advisors said that was unlikely.
Clinton, who suspended her White House bid on June 7 and endorsed Obama, is expected to deliver a prime-time address to delegates on the second night of the convention.
There is not a damn thing that resembles an act of unity if Clinton allows her name to fall into nomination. It is divisive, arrogant and belligerent – that is how I have seen her entire campaign.
Remember, Obama’s delegates don’t matter.
Why should this convention be different? Gary Hart’s name was placed in nomination in 1984. Every convention is done that way, why should this convention be different?
One possible response to this is that Walter Mondale wound up winning his home-state of Minnesota and the District of Columbia, and nothing else. I don’t see how anything related to the 1984 campaign is worthy of emulation.
Because of the roll call vote? There are many reasons that Mondale lost big, showing respect to Gary Hart and following normal procedure was not one of them.
Every convention has had the names of the contenders placed in nomination and a vote. After wards there is a motion to make it unanimous which is passed on a voice vote. Why should this year be different?
In 1992 Tsongas had his name placed in nomination, in 2000 Bill Bradley had his name placed in nomination, why should this year be different????
Wiki
My issue is, I don’t trust Hillary. Let me point to the Great State of Michigan….
unity…yeah, sure, that’s the ticket
from cnnPolitics
Clinton to supporters: ‘Yell and scream,’ then back Obama
add to the mix the hold out groups, such as 18 MILLION VOICES RISE HILLARY RISE, who are planning to stage marches at the dnc, and unity is going to be the last thing everyone will see on their tv’s…the msm will see to that.
the clintonista are becoming the freddy krueger of the campaign season.
Do you think keeping her name off the ballot would stop any of that? Does it never occur to you that adhering to custom would offer the best opportunity to get past that? Is the current strategy working? No? Then perhaps it should be changed.
why is that obama’s responsibility to resolve this? he can’t control who’s name is put on the ballot.
the point being, hrc’s the only one who can defuse the situation, and she refuses to do so. this could have all be resolved long ago with a little effort on her part, but that it isn’t going to happen, because, as always with the clintons, it’s all about them.
the drama has worn thin and l’m tired of hearing about it, as is most everyone else. moving forward is what everyone agrees needs to be done, with the exception of the fringe…and they’re not going to be happy unless she’s on the ticket…which she will not be.
it’s petty, vindictive and juvenile, and just feeds the msm’s obsession with the “turmoil” within the d party apparatus.
nicely drawn! I admit to not reading every day; is this your first strip with facial features? I love the “scheming” Hillary in 2nd panel.
but your point always comes through clearly even in the simpler style.
I don’t think there’ll be any real problems at the convention. I think she’ll give a speech that’s only a little too much about her, and if she is nominated it will be out of courtesy, which as AliceDem says above has been common in the past.
If I’m wrong I sure hope I’m watching on TV when the sparks fly. It would be bad for the party and the country, but great drama.