Hillary: Why I continue to run

cnredd · #1 (**permalink**) 05-25-2008, 02:38 PM

Open letter from Hillary Clinton...

Hillary: Why I continue to run

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This past Friday, during a meeting with a newspaper editorial board, I was asked about whether I was going to continue in the presidential race.

I made clear that I was - and that I thought the urgency to end the 2008 primary process was unprecedented. I pointed out, as I have before, that both my husband's primary campaign, and Sen. Robert Kennedy's, had continued into June.

Almost immediately, some took my comments entirely out of context and interpreted them to mean something completely different - and completely unthinkable.

I want to set the record straight: I was making the simple point that given our history, the length of this year's primary contest is nothing unusual. Both the executive editor of the newspaper where I made the remarks, and Sen. Kennedy's son, Bobby Kennedy Jr., put out statements confirming that this was the clear meaning of my remarks. Bobby stated, "I understand how highly charged the atmosphere is, but I think it is a mistake for people to take offense."

I realize that any reference to that traumatic moment for our nation can be deeply painful - particularly for members of the Kennedy family, who have been in my heart and prayers over this past week. And I expressed regret right away for any pain I caused.

But I was deeply dismayed and disturbed that my comment would be construed in a way that flies in the face of everything I stand for - and everything I am fighting for in this election.

And today, I would like to more fully answer the question I was asked: Why do I continue to run, even in the face of calls from pundits and politicians for me to leave this race?

I am running because I still believe I can win on the merits. Because, with our economy in crisis, our nation at war, the stakes have never been higher - and the need for real leadership has never been greater - and I believe I can provide that leadership.

I am not unaware of the challenges or the odds of my securing the nomination - but this race remains extraordinarily close, and hundreds of thousands of people in upcoming primaries are still waiting to vote. As I have said so many times over the course of this primary, if Sen. Obama wins the nomination, I will support him and work my heart out for him against John McCain. But that has not happened yet.

I am running because I believe staying in this race will help unite the Democratic Party. I believe that if Sen. Obama and I both make our case - and all Democrats have the chance to make their voices heard - in the end, everyone will be more likely to rally around the nominee.

Gotta love that bolded sentence...

It's like saying "I struck four times at the plate to help my team win."...

Spencer Collins · #2 (**permalink**) 05-25-2008, 11:03 PM

Hillary is in denial,unite the party?..just the opposite will happen..

mlurp · #3 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 12:26 PM

A horrid thought but if Hillary as VP maybe, and that is maybe the Dem's can come together.
I have from day one thought what are these super delegates and how will they serve the DNC. I really think the DNC wants to lose this race to McCain.

But I have some far out thoughts now and again.

Spencer Collins · #4 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mlurp

A horrid thought but if Hillary as VP maybe, and that is maybe the Dem's can come together.
I have from day one thought what are these super delegates and how will they serve the DNC. I really think the DNC wants to lose this race to McCain.

But I have some far out thoughts now and again.

I think it's just the opposite,the RNC wants to lose this race and for good reason! If the D's win it will be for a single term.The RNC will make a good show of it but I don't believe they "really" want to win this time around.I have my reasons for believing this,it's "speculation" so please don't ask for links..

cnredd · #5 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Spencer Collins

I think it's just the opposite,the RNC wants to lose this race and for good reason! If the D's win it will be for a single term.The RNC will make a good show of it but I don't believe they "really" want to win this time around.I have my reasons for believing this,it's "speculation" so please don't ask for links..

There's a part of me that believes that, but there's also a larger part of me that doesn't want America to be pussified by the executive office for 4 years just so my party gets a more powerful electorate down the road...

I NEVER like the idea of the "I told you so!" aspect...America loses when that's done...

Spencer Collins · #6 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cnredd

There's a part of me that believes that, but there's also a larger part of me that doesn't want America to be pussified by the executive office for 4 years just so my party gets a more powerful electorate down the road...

I NEVER like the idea of the "I told you so!" aspect...America loses when that's done...

I based my speculation on the remarks made to me from some long time Republican friends and party workers. One told me.."if we lose,we win" another.."if we win it wont be pretty,I would prefer to dump this deficit on the Democrats".Others have told me that they will never vote for McCain,they are staying home and I firmly believe some of them will stay home.The same is true of Hillary supporters,when... not if..she fails to get the nomination,many D's will stay home or vote for McCain. Perhaps they will make up for the loss of R's refusing to vote for McCain..

Too many variables here..

cnredd · #7 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Spencer Collins

Too many variables here..

And none of them very favorable...

But I'm not worried about the domestic front...If/when a Democratic president gets into office, the common man's wallet will be a wonderland for the tax machine, and Republicans can say "I told you so"...THAT part doesn't bother me...

But the foreign policies are downright scary, and this country can't afford 4 years of pandering and appeasing just so the Republicans can say "I told you so"...WAY too much damage to recover from...

dabateman · #8 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cnredd

And none of them very favorable...

But I'm not worried about the domestic front...If/when a Democratic president gets into office, the common man's wallet will be a wonderland for the tax machine, and Republicans can say "I told you so"...THAT part doesn't bother me...

But the foreign policies are downright scary, and this country can't afford 4 years of pandering and appeasing just so the Republicans can say "I told you so"...WAY too much damage to recover from...

I'm excited about the next four years under President Obama. I believe that he will be an excellent leader. The problem is that neither side is right and neither is wrong. We'd have to revamp the entire system. Generally Democrats are correct on foreign policy matters and incorrect on economic policy. (in my opinion).

Spencer Collins · #9 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cnredd

And none of them very favorable...

But I'm not worried about the domestic front...If/when a Democratic president gets into office, the common man's wallet will be a wonderland for the tax machine, and Republicans can say "I told you so"...THAT part doesn't bother me...

But the foreign policies are downright scary, and this country can't afford 4 years of pandering and appeasing just so the Republicans can say "I told you so"...WAY too much damage to recover from...

I have the same concerns,I fully support the WoT and my candidate must also have a strong stance against terror and he must continue the fight..

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