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On Saturday, June 7th at noon in the National Building Museum in Washington D.C., Senator Hillary Clinton delivered her concession speech to Barack Obama, endorsing him as the Democratic presidential candidate for 2008. Her 28 minute speech was both reflective and conciliatory, and the crowd displayed mixed reactions when Clinton officially called upon them to support Barack Obama.
The full text of her speech can be found here.
Hillary Clinton suspended her campaign instead of ending it, apparently to raise money and reduce her campaign’s debt. By choosing this option, she also retains her delegates for the convention.
Robert Schroeder and Kristin Gerencher of Market Watch write, June 7, 2008:
By suspending the campaign instead of ending the process, she retains her delegates and the ability to continue raising funds to defray campaign debts.
“Hillary Clinton really did clear the hurdle of toughness,” said Debbie Walsh, director of Rutgers University’s Center for American Women and Politics in New Brunswick, N.J. “We really do see voters saw her that way and saw a woman as being qualified.”
Clinton’s endurance of sexist slurs that came from several cable TV commentators and other groups was “disheartening,” but the ensuing backlash may set the bar higher the next time a woman runs for the highest office in the land, Walsh said.
After her speech, Barack Obama responded favorably and commended Hillary Clinton again on her race. Obama’s chances for the White House greatly depend on the former first lady’s support, and her ability to redirect her 18 million supporters to his cause.
In CNN article by Senior Political Correspondent Candy Crowley June 7, 2008, Obama is quoted for saying:
“Obviously, I am thrilled and honored to have Senator Clinton’s support. But more than that, I honor her today for the valiant and historic campaign she has run. She shattered barriers on behalf of my daughters and women everywhere, who now know that there are no limits to their dreams. And she inspired millions with her strength, courage and unyielding commitment to the cause of working Americans. Our party and our country are stronger because of the work she has done throughout her life, and I’m a better candidate for having had the privilege of competing with her in this campaign. No one knows better than Senator Clinton how desperately America and the American people need change, and I know she will continue to be in the forefront of that battle this fall and for years to come.”
Update by Nate
The entire video of Hillary’s speech, all 29 minutes of it:
(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
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Yeyyy!!!!!!!!! Dems, onward to the White House!
Heartwarming recap on Hillary’s race: http://www.236.com/news/2.....t_7006.php
Because I know we all miss the mockery already.
Weeeeeeeeeeeee
that’s what I’m talkin’ about.
i did not expect this, but I tell you this at the end of this battle, as a furious obama supporter I must say: Respect to Hillary! Dems, gO for a Bama!!!!
I know Hillary’s not through. If she merely SUSPENDED her campaign, she is certainly not done for. Since when has she given up gracefully as she’s pretending to do?
What will the MSM do now?
LMAO - “its kind of like saying Sydney Pollack has “suspended” his moviemaking career.”
“I know Hillary’s not through. If she merely SUSPENDED her campaign, she is certainly not done for. Since when has she given up gracefully as she’s pretending to do?”
Christopher, Romney also “suspended” his campaign after Super Tuesday. No one accused him of being a sore loser.
Suspending your campaign and being a sore loser are two separate issues. Sorry I didn’t make that more clear, Tina
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Hillary is truly amazing. I’m so disappointed she didn’t get the nomination.
LMAO - “its kind of like saying Sydney Pollack has “suspended†his moviemaking career.â€
too soon!
Hillary is amazing? That has to be one of the most rediculous statements ever made. You have to be completely: blind, deaf, uneducated, unaware and blatantly wanting to ignore everything about her that’s so wrong.Her lies….. Her nasty attitude….Her lies……did I mention her lies?
I really would love to know just how people can turn a blind eye to those things.
Well, TAA, about 18 million people thought so, they voted for her.
Hillary is suspending her campaign because she’s praying that the Republicans will find serious dirt on Obama before the convention. She can then use that to parlay her way back into the spotlight. Highly unlikely, but possible.
That’s what I’ve been saying all along, Stalin. She’s just waiting patiently for the other shoe to drop on Obama.