MyDD :: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN

VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN

by tom2842, Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:22:53 PM EST

Our beloved candidate has been shunned so many times by both the Democratic establishment and has been so disrespected by so many of Sen. Obama's surrogates and supporters. Although Hillary has asked us to support Sen. Obama but to show our strength of "Eighteen million cracks" of the glass ceiling We should: Sign Lanny Davis' Hillary Clinton for VP Blog. If our candidate Sen. Clinton is not offered the VP slot then we should write her in on the ballot in November instead of voting for McCain.

Tags: VP, 2008, Hillary, Clinton, VP slot, Obama, running mates (all tags)

Permalink :: 65 Comments :: Post a Comment

Why? (none / 0)

The plural of anecdote is not data.

by LiberalDebunker on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:24:36 PM EST

Textbook example of a McCain troll: here. (2.00 / 6)

should we go outside? / should we break some bread? / are you'nterested?

by Firewall on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:24:53 PM EST

Re: Textbook example of a McCain troll: here. (2.00 / 4)

Exactly - trying to extort the VP slot is a moronic move.

Congratulations Steny Hoyer! Our 2008 Chickenshit Leader Of The Year!

by RockvilleLiberal2 on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:28:27 PM EST
[ Parent ]

There IS a third choice... (2.00 / 1)

The diarist writes: "If our candidate Sen. Clinton is not offered the VP slot then we should write her in on the ballot in November instead of voting for McCain."

Instead of voting for John McCain (truly a wrong thing to do) OR writing Mrs. Clinton's name in, there is a third choice:

Respect Hillary Clinton's request that you join her in supporting Barack Obama and doing all that you can to get him elected in November.

This nation needs more than a McCain presidency.

Celtic Merlin

Bush and McCain - as inseparable as Shit and Stink!

by Celtic Merlin on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 04:00:07 AM EST
[ Parent ]

A McTroll? (2.00 / 2)

I forgot. What is the technical word for this species of troll?

Linfar's co-blogger opposing John McCain

by psychodrew on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 11:28:32 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: A McTroll? (none / 0)

Sounds like a nickname for an ugly doctor on "Grey's Anatomy."

by Jay R on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 11:59:13 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: A McTroll? (2.00 / 2)

John McCain's Grey's Anatomy nickname would be McCranky or McCreepy.

Linfar's co-blogger opposing John McCain

by psychodrew on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 12:07:46 AM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: A McTroll? (2.00 / 1)

Depends.
(pun intended)

by Kysen on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 12:11:55 AM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: A McTroll? (2.00 / 2)

McLeaky?

Linfar's co-blogger opposing John McCain

by psychodrew on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 12:45:28 AM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (2.00 / 2)

This whole thing has been blogged a million times and, I'm sorry to say, but this very brief diary adds nothing to the discussion.

We care about politics because we know politics matters for people's lives and opportunities.

by politicsmatters on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:25:10 PM EST

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (2.00 / 1)

hmmm
"row faster"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMBeKmViV lA

"harlequin speech of suicide, demanding instantaneous lobotomy"

by nogo postal on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:27:55 PM EST

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (2.00 / 1)

even as a Clinton voter, I don't think she fits well on an Obama ticket.

by Lakrosse on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:28:19 PM EST

But (2.00 / 2)

real Hillary supporters think it is a bad idea for her to accept a vp position.

by Coldblue on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:28:38 PM EST

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (2.00 / 4)

Ive been the most ardent and toughest Hillary supporter. I've spent my life arguing on Kos with Obama supporters. Ok? My creds.

Hillary was a victim of sexism and a bad media, and should have been the nominee. But she's not.

The world has a funny way of working. Destiny, I think. I tell you this: Her day will come. I don't know when or in what realm, but she has made a mark and impressed everyone.

For the moment it's Obama's game and we have to hope he wins. Yes, I want her as VP, but if she's not, there are some other great Dems.

You've got to have faith that through this abuse, she's got a great future, with or without the VP.

by NY Writer on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:31:02 PM EST

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (2.00 / 1)

These words made me smile: "The world has a funny way of working. Destiny, I think."

Just what I was thinking:-)

by Sandeep on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 12:45:40 AM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (none / 0)

And for my very first post at mydd:

Appreciation for pure, rational reason.

by candidate D on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 01:34:40 AM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (2.00 / 2)

You only have one comment here, and you copied it and turned it into this diary.

Methinks you aren't who you say you are...

by rfahey22 on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:31:46 PM EST

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (none / 0)

Troll attempt?

FAIL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLVCmqSAf Bs

"harlequin speech of suicide, demanding instantaneous lobotomy"

by nogo postal on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:32:55 PM EST

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (2.00 / 2)

I'll be kind and assume that you're here under honest pretenses.

You do your candidate no credit if your actions serve to undermine everything she believes in.

Suck it up. We've all had our first choice fall short. We've all felt robbed.

by Reaper0Bot0 on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:35:20 PM EST

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (2.00 / 1)

Whew it sure is raining hard in NYC tonight.

by XoFalconXo on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:36:08 PM EST

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (none / 0)

Indeed, but it ended quickly.

by rfahey22 on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:39:01 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (none / 0)

its hot here. like super hot with some humidity thrown in for kicks.

by alyssa chaos on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:39:17 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (none / 0)

Heh. You have no idea...

by username on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:42:36 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (none / 0)

[my eyes, they burn] you should have warned me. dammit.

by alyssa chaos on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:46:38 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (none / 0)

So sorry... But there were no visible genitalia, so the damage should only be temporary.

by username on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 11:03:33 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Rain? (2.00 / 1)

by Kysen on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 12:10:40 AM EST
[ Parent ]

LOL (none / 0)

He's got kind of a Jeff Gannon vibe going on...

by username on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:41:58 PM EST

Ignore Troll Diary (2.00 / 2)

The aim is to discourage voting or disqualify ballots for Obama.

by ImpeachBushCheney on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:45:20 PM EST

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (2.00 / 1)

And moreover, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzz

by DaveG on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:46:50 PM EST

*SAD* (none / 0)

whether troll or not...

by bluedavid on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:47:18 PM EST

No dice... (2.00 / 2)

...tom. Try harder, I know McGaffe is a tough sell but try more creativity...

A useless "Community Organizer" from Pennsylvania as noted by Republicans, Rudy Giuliani and Sarah Palin

by hootie4170 on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:49:25 PM EST

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (none / 0)

Probably not going to happen for a variety of reasons... It's just not a comfortable fit! And we'll win w/ or w/o this person's vote.

by Democrat in Chicago on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:49:59 PM EST

Stop Blackmailing the Nominee (2.00 / 2)

Or noone will care what you have to say anymore.

by Pragmatic Left on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 10:51:16 PM EST

No soup for you! (1.66 / 3)

We want to see Ivana [Trump] because we are so desperate in Alaska for any semblance of glamour and culture. - Sarah Palin

by spacemanspiff on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 11:04:56 PM EST

GO AWAY. (2.00 / 5)

Yes, I shouted.

Hillary supporter here.

She does not deserve to be relegated to an 'also ran' spot, nor does she deserve the sympathy vote for "Miss Congeniality". She would be miserable as VP.

Hillary will be just fine. She is stronger than all of this, and stronger than the folks who out gamed her. She deserves a bigger role, and she'll get one.

Leave it alone.

Hell's bells, even the GOP didn't have to crucify Eisenhower's record in order to make Reagan their 'saint'. We can have two great ones, you know?

by emsprater on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 11:24:21 PM EST

wah wah wah (none / 0)

by notedgeways on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 11:45:38 PM EST

Absolutely: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (none / 0)

These folks just don't get it, tim2842. Yes, it's been discussed a million times, but it's essentially true. Sandbag it all you like, but enough Hillary supporters will either hand write her in, sit out, or some will vote McCain. I've stated the reasons numerous times. I'm not a troll. Overconfidence in "The Candidate" and downplaying other other candidate are nice little fronts, and funny boy shenanigans, but pretend all you like, this is an issue that's not going away. Many of the other bloggers are finding new homes, so please don't misperceive the silence as anything more than that.

by gorgias on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 11:56:32 PM EST

I AGREE!!! (none / 0)

if she's not on the ticket, then NO VOTE for bo.

SHE HAS EARNED IT.

by nikkid on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 12:00:30 AM EST

Re: I AGREE!!! (none / 0)

Go ahead and use your vote as a dagger to stab yourself.

Anybody's vote is worth having. But not everybody's vote is worth campaigning for.

by Freespeechzone on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 12:25:02 AM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: I AGREE!!! (none / 0)

one could say the same of people that voted against Hillary in the primary. a point of view. I frankly don't like the tone of these shadow threats against anyone not immediately towing the line and professing absolute allegiance to Obama.

by swissffun on Thu Jun 12, 2008 at 03:28:43 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: I AGREE!!! (none / 0)

The threats are coming from Clinton dead-enders. I don't care if they cut off their own noses to vote for McSame out of bitterness, but seeing them threatening to do it has already gotten wearisome.

Anybody's vote is worth having. But not everybody's vote is worth campaigning for.

by Freespeechzone on Thu Jun 12, 2008 at 06:52:38 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: I AGREE!!! (none / 0)

if you're trying to win over voters, you're really going about it with the wrong tone.

by swissffun on Thu Jun 12, 2008 at 07:17:32 PM EST
[ Parent ]

I'm not trying to win over voters. (none / 0)

See my sig.

Anybody's vote is worth having. But not everybody's vote is worth campaigning for.

by Freespeechzone on Thu Jun 12, 2008 at 10:22:29 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: I AGREE!!! (none / 0)

You're not going to vote for him regardless, so what does it matter to you.

Users who are excessively bashing the Democratic Party, or being Republican trolls, will be banned.

by Massadonious on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 12:37:31 AM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (none / 0)

by Kysen on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 12:08:00 AM EST

Why would Hillary want to go to funerals (none / 0)

I for one would like to see the VP go back to ribbon cutting and funeral attending. There are far more valuable places to put our Democratic lioness than that sad shelf. She needs to be somewhere she can fight for us. I though AG but I dont know if she really wants to be a lawyer. Maybe a beefed up health education and welfare, or do we even know what she wants?

by Adept2u on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 12:08:53 AM EST

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (none / 0)

Start writing.

Anybody's vote is worth having. But not everybody's vote is worth campaigning for.

by Freespeechzone on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 12:23:17 AM EST

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (2.00 / 0)

People are going to do what they're going to do, but I find it a bit amazing that there are people who seem to think if Obama loses because a couple of million voters wrote in Hillary's name that wouldn't trash her prospects in 2012. For those who have forgotten, Nader didn't get a lot of love after 2000.

by IncognitoErgoSum on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 12:35:16 AM EST

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (none / 0)

I would hate to see Hill as his VP. She's so intelligent for that crappy job, no way!

by darlene25 on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 01:26:55 AM EST

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (none / 0)

Haha.

Seriously. Do you even get dental?

We should be able to deliver bottled hot water to dehydrated babies.

by Jess81 on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 04:52:57 AM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (1.00 / 1)

The caucus turnout represented 4.5% voters whereas primary turnout represented 19.92 voters. Obama won 12 of the 13 caucus states and gained more delegates than Hillary who won more primary states. Google P.Cronin/Caucus vs Primaries and see who is the illegitimate choice of the DNC.

by hairspray on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 01:27:21 AM EST

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (1.00 / 1)

By not voting for the president of this ill gotten nomination, the DNC will learn to play fair. (Maybe).

by hairspray on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 01:30:10 AM EST

Re: VP Slot for Hillary or We Write Her IN (none / 0)

now, now, I admit that Hillary would make half the voters as happy as the other half, but she says although she'd take it for party unity and to help out more, she doesn't expect it and she wants all of us to vote for him. Remember there is a war that needs to be stopped. Although if you mean this as advice, to help Barack win over those he may not be able to without her, and you're just wanting him to win, then it's okay, but if he doesn't ask Hillary we still need to vote for him, remember?

Hillary - alternative energy

by anna shane on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 01:45:16 AM EST

Hillary isn't a bad choice (none / 0)

But only if there is no railroading, guilt tripping or blackmailing to get her onto the ticket. Because then her selection would be a terrible idea.

My thoughts on McCain: I have no desire to let that idiot fulfill his desire to "Bomb Iran"

by Otaku Saru on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 01:49:12 AM EST

DFTT (none / 0)

especially weak shit like this

What is The October Protocol?

by Koan on Wed Jun 11, 2008 at 12:08:35 PM EST

You are not logged in.

In order to post a comment, you must be logged in. If you have a member account, please log in to comment.

If not, you can make an account right here. It's quick and free.