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McGovern switches his endorsement from Clinton to Obama and urges Clinton to drop out

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WASHINGTON - Former Sen. George McGovern, who backed Hillary Rodham Clinton, is urging her to drop out of the Democratic presidential race.

McGovern said Wednesday he has decided to endorse Barack Obama. After watching the returns from the North Carolina and Indiana primaries Tuesday night, McGovern says it's virtually impossible for Clinton to win the nomination.

McGovern says he is calling former President Clinton to tell him of the decision and adds that he remains close friends with the Clintons.

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{"commentId":1775462,"authorDomain":"1stcontact"}

Finally --- Now it's just a matter of waiting it out. The sooner the super-delegates come forward the faster this whole sorry mess can end and we can get on with the general election.

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  • 14 votes
Reply#1 - Wed May 7, 2008 12:09 PM EDT
{"commentId":1776506,"authorDomain":"wharrison55"}

Oh goody. Mr. Magoo and Mr. Peanut will endorse the Waterwalker. I'm sure that's just what he was waiting for. Too funny.

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    #1.1 - Wed May 7, 2008 3:48 PM EDT
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    {"commentId":1775567,"authorDomain":"arcanebliss"}

    I can't help but feel a little pity for Hillary, I'd be embarassed to watch everyone jumping ship while I try to [foolishly] trek on.

    She's bringing it on to herself anyways, so she deserves no remorse.

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    • 12 votes
    Reply#2 - Wed May 7, 2008 12:31 PM EDT
    {"commentId":1775645,"authorDomain":"Strath3303"}

    Ouch, McGovern put a knife into her back real quick. I think Obama is holding back some of the supers to give Hillary a bit of space to walk off the stage before the giant cane from stage right to pull her off.

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    • 14 votes
    Reply#3 - Wed May 7, 2008 12:46 PM EDT
    {"commentId":1776012,"authorDomain":"schwab"}

    He's a classy guy and I wouldn't doubt that you're right, but at this point it's time to twist the knife...

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    • 10 votes
    #3.1 - Wed May 7, 2008 1:58 PM EDT
    {"commentId":1776647,"authorDomain":"cmyk"}

    To some it may seem like back-stabbing, but the reality is that Clinton has no chance to obtain the nomination. This prolonged nomination process only serves to potentially get the candidates deeper into the mud, handing them to the Republicans on a platter. Also, the longer this goes on, the more work it will take to get the supporters of the losing candidate to support the nominee.

    I'd say the smart and responsible thing for the super delegates to do is to stop waffling and make the decision that would be the least divisive. That may look like back-stabbing on the short term, but there is no honor or upside in supporting the side that you know cannot win in this situation, especially if it continues to ferment the divisive sentiment among the Democratic voters.

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    • 4 votes
    #3.2 - Wed May 7, 2008 4:25 PM EDT
    {"commentId":1776815,"authorDomain":"Strath3303"}

    Well, I'm actually an Obama supporter. I'm all for the race ending asap, but she may need a gracious exit, instead of a boot in the behind.

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    • 3 votes
    #3.3 - Wed May 7, 2008 5:04 PM EDT
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    {"commentId":1776477,"authorDomain":"tompopp"}

    "Its now, ON TO THE WHITEHOUSE!!!" she said and then proceeded to ask everyone for more money even though she is sooooo far in the red - so many unpaid debts. And it was disgusting. Ever seen a friend so delirious at the poker table that no matter how much he is down, he keeps asking for loans thinking that his luck will turn? This is what this is and McGovern is doing the right thing, being a good friend and politely trying to persuade her to walk away from the game. Cut her losses. You could see it in Bill's face last night. Last night, she had one of many chances to leave this race a respectable person that is not self centered. She could have easily said that out of respect for her supporters she needed to take it this far, but this close a call in Indiana didn't give her the goal she was looking for to move forward. She could have said, "Now, it is on to the Whitehouse for the democratic party!!!" But no. And what a terrible gamble she is taking. If a democrat loses the general election, no matter if it is her or Obama, SHE WILL BE BLAMED for at least a good chunk of it. Even if by some miraculous debacle that she is the nominee, if she loses, everyone will say Obama could have done it. The press is going to tear her apart on this and she deserves it. This just in!: Former President Bill Clinton has swtiched his support to . . .yeah right, but it almost looked like he was going to put his hand on her shoulder last night and walk her away from the podium. She is also blowing a lot of the power that her and Bill could have in backing Obama.

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    • 6 votes
    Reply#4 - Wed May 7, 2008 3:40 PM EDT
    {"commentId":1776561,"authorDomain":"observationist"}

    Iif I were a psychologist i would say that this is more about making a statement.There is a reluctance to back down because this would be another major embarrassment in her life. Some other incident is bothering her. Something in her past that really embarrassed her ,and winning this nomination would totally erase. Hmm.... what could it be? I just can't put my finger on it. It would have to be something else that symbolized her failure as a woman....whether actual or perceived..Hmmmm...what could it be......Oh i give up does anyone have a clue?

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    • 5 votes
    #4.1 - Wed May 7, 2008 4:01 PM EDT
    {"commentId":1776777,"authorDomain":"cmyk"}

    dude... I'm stumped.

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    • 2 votes
    #4.2 - Wed May 7, 2008 4:53 PM EDT
    {"commentId":1776889,"authorDomain":"codeman482003"}

    Psychopath and liars have no shame.

    Watergate-Era Judiciary Chief of Staff: Hillary Clinton Fired For Lies, Unethical Behavior

    From: http://www. mathaba. net/0_index. shtml?x=587426

    In an interview, Jerry Zeifman said: "She [Hillary] was an unethical, dishonest lawyer. She conspired to violate the Constitution, the rules of the House, the rules of the committee and the rules of confidentiality.

    "

    By Dan Calabrese, North Star Writers Group
    (American Chronicle)

    As Hillary Clinton came under increasing scrutiny for her story about facing sniper fire in Bosnia, one question that arose was whether she has engaged in a pattern of lying.

    The now-retired general counsel and chief of staff of the House Judiciary Committee, who supervised Hillary when she worked on the Watergate investigation, says Hillary..s history of lies and unethical behavior goes back farther – and goes much deeper – than anyone realizes.

    Jerry Zeifman, a lifelong Democrat, supervised the work of 27-year-old Hillary Rodham on the committee. Hillary got a job working on the investigation at the behest of her former law professor, Burke Marshall, who was also Sen. Ted Kennedy..s chief counsel in the Chappaquiddick affair. When the investigation was over, Zeifman fired Hillary from the committee staff and refused to give her a letter of recommendation – one of only three people who earned that dubious distinction in Zeifman..s 17-year career.

    Why?

    "Because she was a liar," Zeifman said in an interview last week. "She was an unethical, dishonest lawyer. She conspired to violate the Constitution, the rules of the House, the rules of the committee and the rules of confidentiality

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    • 2 votes
    #4.3 - Wed May 7, 2008 5:26 PM EDT
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    {"commentId":1776873,"authorDomain":"codeman482003"}

    I am not worried about John McCain, voting for him is like voting for George Bush for a third term. I am more than convinced the Republican Party is done for now. The day I had an Indian man from India asked me to help him buy 3 bags of rice from Costco, because there was a limit, the day I knew Bush has made this country a model after Cuba. This is not about black or white, this is about democracy versus dictatorship. It is about the freedom I enjoy in this country. Bush and the Neocon has muddied this country. Obama is the right man for now.

    I reserve the right to change my opinion in few years.

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    • 3 votes
    Reply#5 - Wed May 7, 2008 5:20 PM EDT
    {"commentId":1777434,"authorDomain":"Jivatmanx"}
    I reserve the right to change my opinion in few years.

    Take it from me: Won't be necessary. I was one of those people who was raging against all the bush policies since the point he got elected all the way up into now (It's not as fun anymore). Yep, when everyone was waving their flags and singing their praises, I knew something seriously wrong was going one. And I'm saying, if Obama wins, you won't regret your stance. If he does'nt win... god help us all.

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    • 3 votes
    #5.1 - Wed May 7, 2008 9:19 PM EDT
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    {"commentId":1777532,"authorDomain":"whubbell"}

    It sounds like Hillary is in Denial. Perhaps a loss in west Virginia will wake her up to the reality that the convention is going to be a show and not a brokerhouse. As long as she and Barack avoid negative campaign ads there should be no lasting damage from her staying in the race until the last primary.

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      Reply#6 - Wed May 7, 2008 9:54 PM EDT
      {"commentId":1777936,"authorDomain":"njb"}

      I read lots of statements to day by TPTB and they pretty much said the same thing---stop the negative stuff. You can't tear a guy down then go back a week later and tell folks to vote for him.

      I am not getting they have so much of a problem with her staying in, if she will play nice, as they do if she behaves like a scorned woman.

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        #6.1 - Thu May 8, 2008 12:54 AM EDT
        {"commentId":1778451,"authorDomain":"observationist"}

        It's the luinsky scandal stupid! (*I'm not calling anyone stupid, it's just a play on a former quote, i hope everyone gets that*) That is why she can't quit. This was her best chance to make a statement that "I am not defined by my husbands actions. In spite of him embarrassing our family particularly me, I am still a strong woman". And I am still the better part if this Duo'. Hillary, it's over you tried. Now work on getting Chelsea into congress then the senate. Try to find a way to be "First Mom", seeing as Bill ruined your rep as First Lady. that's just my observation.

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          #6.2 - Thu May 8, 2008 8:25 AM EDT
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          {"commentId":1778448,"authorDomain":"observationist"}

          It's the luinsky scandal stupid! (*I'm not calling anyone stupid, it's just a play on a former quote, i hope everyone gets that*) That is why she can't quit. This was her best chance to make a statement that "I am not defined by my husbands actions. In spite of him embarrassing our family particularly me, I am still a strong woman". And I am still the better part if this Duo'. Hillary, it's over you tried. Now work on getting Chelsea into congress then the senate. Try to find a way to be "First Mom", seeing as Bill ruined your rep as First Lady. that's just my observation.

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            Reply#7 - Thu May 8, 2008 8:23 AM EDT
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