I’ve never felt entirely comfortable with Rebecca Traister portrayed as a “pro-Hillary” commentator (as Melissa Harris Perry cast her). My instinct was correct according to her New York Magazine article. She once was, she admits in this article, a “young Hillary-hater.” But a few days with Hillary on the primary trail have elicited an article well worth a read.
There’s nothing simple about this candidacy—or candidate.
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Clinton speaking at the Louisville Slugger Hall of Fame on May 10.
In a locker room at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, people are waiting in line to get their pictures taken with Hillary Clinton before a rally in the school’s gym. It’s a kid-heavy crowd, and Clinton has been chatting easily with them.
But soon there’s only one family left and the mood shifts. Francine and David Wheeler are there with their 13-year-old son, Nate, and his 17-month-old brother, Matty, who’s scrambling around on the floor. They carry a stack of photographs of their other son, Benjamin, who was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012, when he was 6. David presses the photos of his dead son on Clinton with the urgency of a parent desperate to keep other parents from having to show politicians pictures of their dead 6-year-olds.
Leaning in toward Wheeler as if they are colleagues mapping out a strategy, Clinton speaks in a voice that is low and serious. “We have to be as organized and focused as they are to beat them and undermine them,” she says. “We are going to be relentless and determined and focused … They are experts at scaring people, telling them, ‘They’re going to take your guns’ … We need the same level of intensity. Intensity is more important than numbers.” Clinton tells Wheeler that she has already discussed gun control with Chuck Schumer, who will likely be leading the Senate Democrats in 2017; she talks about the differences between state and federal law and between regulatory and legislative fixes, and describes the Supreme Court’s 2008 ruling in District of Columbia v. Heller, which extended the protections of the Second Amendment, as “a terrible decision.” She is practically swelling, Hulk-like, with her desire to describe to this family how she’s going to solve the problem of gun violence, even though it is clear that their real problem — the absence of their middle child — is unsolvable. When Matty grabs the front of his diaper, Clinton laughs, suggesting that he either needs a change or is pretending to be a baseball player. She is warm, present, engaged, but not sappy. For Clinton, the highest act of emotional respect is perhaps to find something to do, not just something to say. “I’m going to do everything I can,” she tells Wheeler. “Everything I can.”
Unlike Traister, Aaron Loeb is not a famous author or commentator. But he was, for a long stretch of the primary season, a fence-sitter. His article in Medium is an odyssey with some healthy helpings of the history of Republican strategies against prior good, solid Democratic candidates.
There are women alive today in the United States who were born without the right to vote. We are on the verge of nominating the first woman in our history to be a major-party candidate. On the other side, we are on the verge of nominating the first major-party candidate to have never held political office since Eisenhower. Eisenhower beat Hitler. Donald Trump thinks Hitler had a lot of good ideas.
On one hand, we have a potential to yet again move our country forward, past its darkest histories of prejudice, exclusion, and failing to live up to its own ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all its people. On the other hand, we have a man who has expressly stated that America needs to move backwards to the “good old days.”
Personally, I began this long, bruising, ugly primary feeling thrilled at the prospect of a Sanders or Clinton candidacy. It seemed like the Republicans were going to throw up all over themselves, while lighting themselves on fire, while tripping on a garbage can. And they certainly did that! But meanwhile, the Democratic primary has descended into hyperbole, lies and nonsense — mostly targeted at Hillary Clinton — and driven a harsh wedge between friends. Support for either candidate has now become a kind of moral litmus test: if you support Clinton, you are no true liberal and you don’t care about working people; if you support Sanders, you are a privileged white male and you don’t care about women’s reproductive rights, or the rights of minorities. And while it’s categorically obvious that there are true liberals who support Clinton and there are women and minorities supporting Sanders, these simplistic shibboleths have taken hold: Clinton is “conservative”; Sanders is “progressive.”
I’ve found the growing divide confounding and depressing and remained undecided until recently. I’ve leaned Sanders (after Michigan); I’ve leaned Clinton (early on and after New York). When it became clear Clinton had locked the primary, I thought of splitting my vote: Sanders in the June 7 primary; Clinton in the general. But now, I’m firmly for Clinton and will vote for her on June 7 with conviction.
Regulars here know that I am not in the habit of recommending articles. Most of us have loved Hillary so hard and so long that we may be a little blind to sources of criticism. For different reasons, both of these articles that I happened upon on the same day convey a message that we Still4Hillers do not really need to hear – – – but as we enter the general election season may want to pack in a back pocket as we encounter the #NeverHillary troops. Traister’s “now I know her” moment and Loeb’s analysis are two gems to bury in the palm of your hand for the mud-slinging that is to come in just a week. Ready? We are ready. Have been for a very long time. Let’s go do this!
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A week before the high-stakes primaries in California and New Jersey, Hillary Clinton has earned some noteworthy endorsements.
In early January, Hillary Clinton, accompanied by Dr. Judy Chu (D-California), launched an outreach to Americans of Asian and Pacific Islandancestry. Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), with Dr. Chu at the helm, will be endorsing Hillary Clinton for president.
Hillary Clinton’s official presidential campaign announcement photo.Led by two California lawmakers, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus‘ political action committee will formally endorse Hillary Clinton for President next week.
Reps. Judy Chu, who represents the Pasadena area, and Doris Matsui, whose district encompasses metropolitan Sacramento, are scheduled to make the announcement Tuesday morning in San Gabriel.
In attendance will be Asian and Pacific Islander elected officials from throughout California who are endorsing Clinton. Earlier this year, all of California’s Congressional representatives of Asian descent announced they are supporting her.
On Tuesday, June 7, I have decided to cast my vote for Hillary Clinton because I believe this is the only path forward to win the presidency and stop the dangerous candidacy of Donald Trump.
I have closely watched the primaries and am deeply impressed with how well Bernie Sanders has done. He has driven home the message that the top one percent has unfairly captured way too much of America’s wealth, leaving the majority of people far behind. In 1992, I attempted a similar campaign.
For her part, Hillary Clinton has convincingly made the case that she knows how to get things done and has the tenacity and skill to advance the Democratic agenda. Voters have responded by giving her approximately 3 million more votes – and hundreds more delegates – than Sanders. If Clinton were to win only 10 percent of the remaining delegates – wildly improbable – she would still exceed the number needed for the nomination. In other words, Clinton’s lead is insurmountable and Democrats have shown – by millions of votes – that they want her as their nominee.
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The stakes couldn’t be higher. Our country faces an existential threat from climate change and the spread of nuclear weapons. A new cold war is on the horizon. This is no time for Democrats to keep fighting each other. The general election has already begun. Hillary Clinton, with her long experience, especially as Secretary of State, has a firm grasp of the issues and will be prepared to lead our country on day one.
Next January, I want to be sure that it is Hillary Clinton who takes the oath of office, not Donald Trump
The National Resources Defense Council, (NRDC), which has never endorsed a presidential candidate, has also endorsed Hillary. Both New Jersey and California have beautiful coastlines threatened by potentially catastrophic climate change. This first-ever endorsement should have an impact across the nation because we are all at risk in a variety of ways, and as Hillary says in her statement, “…there is no Planet B.”
In 160 days, voters will face a choice between two major party nominees in the 2016 U.S. presidential contest: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Only one of those candidates wants to build a future powered by a clean energy economy. Only one of those candidates will make America a leader in the global fight against climate change. And only one of those candidates will work to ensure that every child and every family in America has clean water to drink, clean air to breathe, and a safe and healthy place to live.
That candidate is Hillary Clinton, and that’s why — for the first time — the NRDC Action Fund is stepping up now to endorse Secretary Clinton for President of the United States.
Today, following the endorsement of the NRDC Action Fund–the first time in their history they have endorsed a Presidential candidate–Hillary Clinton issued the following statement:
“I am honored to have earned the first-ever presidential endorsement of the NRDC Action Fund.
“Climate change is real, it is being driven by human activity, and it is happening right now. We can’t wait for climate deniers and defeatists to get on board–we need to take immediate action to build on the progress President Obama has made in fighting this unprecedented global threat. We need to use every tool we have to make America the clean energy superpower of the 21st century and to make sure no one is left out or left behind in the clean energy economy, from communities struggling with the legacy of environmental racism to the coalfield communities that kept America’s lights on for generations.
“That’s why I have a comprehensive plan to combat climate change with bold, national goals to expand clean energy, boost energy efficiency, and slash oil consumption. I will fight alongside the NRDC Action Fund for environmental and climate justice and invest in building a bright future for coalfield communities. And together, we can get half of our electricity from clean sources within 10 years, create millions of good-paying jobs, protect our communities from the dangerous climate impacts that we’re already seeing, and ensure America is leading the world in the fight against climate change.
“The stakes for our children’s health and the future of our planet have never been higher. The presumptive Republican nominee has called climate change a Chinese hoax and called for scrapping the landmark Paris climate agreement. He has pledged to open up millions of acres of pristine public lands and waters to fossil fuel production at a time when America’s public lands are under unprecedented pressures. We need to be accelerating the transition to a clean energy future, not letting a climate denier doom our children to a future beyond their capacity to repair.
“It has never been more critical that we come together to face the shared challenge of climate change–because there is no Planet B.”
It will probably be the last time for awhile that Hillary will be able to march in her hometown parade. Next year, she will be leading ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. Chappaqua showed itself to be solidly behind her today. The local grassroots group, Chappaqua Friends of Hillary, gathered to distribute stickers and cupcakes and to sign up volunteers. Dawn Evans Greenberg organized the effort, and her team did a great job! Up and down South Greeley, folks were sporting Hillary stickers as they cheered the parade: the vets, the scouts, the bands, the pipers, the musketeers, the first responders, the soccer kids, Governor Cuomo, and both Clintons.
The morning had been iffy. It had rained – no poured. But as folks began setting up, the drizzle stopped and the sun began trying to break through.
The Hillary tent was where the action was. Everyone wanted to pose with the cutout of Hillary. One little girl about three-years-old called to the Hillary figure as she walked past. “Hillary!” There were homemade signs, lots of Hillary gear, and kids- lots of kids and lots of dogs!
Then came the parade!
The Revolutionary War contingent shot off their muskets every 1000 yards or so – deafening. The kids loved it!
As the parade ended everyone drifted to the ceremonies at the monument on the green.
Our fallen heroes deserve our profound gratitude for giving their lives to protect our freedom, today and every day. #MemorialDay -H
The sun came out. The roads dried up. Hillary was happy to see us. She said “Thank you, so much,” and put two thumbs up.
Addendum:
It seems there are questions about the Navy officer next to Hillary. He is Oscar Flores, U.S. Navy Ret., who worked in the White House during the first Clinton administration and is employed by them now in his retirement. If you have read any of the many emails Hillary released, you will see his name on some of them. The Clinton family attended his retirement celebrationsome years ago. He is a trusted friend and member of the household and deserving of our thanks and respect for his service. So, please no more malarkey. He has been there all along. He is an officer and a gentleman. Please be respectful and thank him for his service!
In a week and a day, Hillary Clinton will become the first woman ever to clinch the nomination of a major U.S. party for the presidency. It is likely that this will happen as the polls close in New Jersey on June 7. By the time the western polls, particularly California, close, she will likely have topped the required 2383 delegates by a few hundred. All during this primary season, she has remained well ahead of the field and of the last remaining challenger. Hillary was much closer to Barack Obama’s heels in 2008. This time around she will score a decisive win.
To see the headlines of the past few days, you would think Bernie Sanders was breathing down her neck. He, in fact, is a third of the track behind her.
Jonathan Martin, NY Times national political correspondent, told CNN that Bernie won’t be satisfied with symbolic platform committee spots, he wants a say in Hillary’s presidential appointments.
Top Bernie Sanders supporters Dr. Cornel West and Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) will be among those on the Democratic Party’s important Platform Drafting Committee after the Vermont senator won a key concession as he looks to leave his mark on the party’s platform.
The roster of the drafting committee, released by the Democratic National Committee on Monday, reflects the party’s agreement that Sanders would have five supporters on the committee, compared to six for Hillary Clinton.
Sanders previously panned DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who appoints all of the committee members, for failing to include enough of his supporters on an initial list. But the latest statement notes that Wasserman Schultz allocated the campaign’s seats “proportionally according to the current vote tally.”
The big questions left in the Democratic presidential race are when Bernie Sanders will exit the contest and, relatedly, what he will extract by way of concessions from Hillary Clinton for doing so. Sanders has been relatively quiet about specific asks to date. But, in an interview with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Thursday, Sanders campaign manager Jeff Weaver seemed to suggest that getting rid of current Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz might be a necessary precursor to making peace between the rival campaigns.
The Bernie Sanders campaign has filed an official challenge to the credentials of Gov. Daniel Malloy and Barney Frank to serve as chair and co-chair of key committees at the Democratic convention because they are, “aggressive attack surrogates for Clinton.”
Senior Democratic National Committee (DNC) officials have rejected a request from Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’s campaign to change the leadership of two crucial committees at the national convention this summer.
Jim Roosevelt and Lorraine Miller, co-chairs of the Rules and Bylaws Committee, dismissed a request to remove Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy and former Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank as co-chairmen of the convention’s platform and rules committees, respectively.
Sanders says he wants Clinton to pick a hardline progressive running mate
Vermont Bernie Sanders warned democratic rival Hillary Clinton that her pick for running mate will be critical to winning over his supporters going into the general election.
During an interview to air Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Sanders said told Chuck Todd that Clinton needs “a candidate who can excite working families, excite young people, bring them into the political process and create a large voter turnout.”
The Democratic Party has been very kind and inclusive to Bernie Sanders who is new to the party and remains officially an Independent in the Senate. When the primaries end in the District of Columbia on June 14, Bernie Sanders will become an also-ran. He has said he would support Hillary’s candidacy. We can hope he will do so with the kind of grace and fervor with which Hillary supported the Obama-Biden ticket in 2008.
UNITY, NH-6/27/08- Dem. Presidential candidate Barack Obama was joined on the podium by Hillary Clinton, his democratic rival in a hard-fought primary, in a field behind the elementary school in the tiny town of Unity, N.H. Friday afternoon. Courant PHOTO BY STEPHEN DUNN ORG XMIT: 10008608A
UNITY, NH-6/27/08- Dem. Presidential candidate Barack Obama was joined on the podium by Hillary Clinton, his democratic rival in a hard-fought primary, in a field behind the elementary school in the tiny town of Unity, N.H. Friday afternoon. Courant PHOTO BY STEPHEN DUNN ORG XMIT: 10008608A
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Hillary is coming to New Jersey to get out the vote across the Garden State! Join Hillary Clinton on Thursday.
Hillary is the fighter Democrats can trust to stand up to a Republican party that threatens to rip away the progress that’s been made during President Obama’s Administration. She has spent her career fighting for children and families and as President she’ll continue to get results.
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Last year, I released an ambitious infrastructure plan that would leverage public and private investment to repair our crumbling bridges and roads, build world-class airports, and connect all American households to the internet.
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But that’s just a down payment. We have to do even more. As a share of the economy, federal infrastructure investment is roughly half of what it was 35 years ago. That underinvestment is hurting our economy — and our future.
In my first 100 days as president, I will send a plan to Congress making the biggest, most forward-looking investment in American infrastructure since the construction of the Interstate Highway System.
Hillary met with community leaders, including Mayor Libby Schaaf, in Oakland today to discuss a wide range of issues. Hillary praised community efforts to support post-secondary education aspirations for young people. Other campaigns tout their massive rallies. Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, has steadfastly continued to integrate small group meetings into her schedule. Rather than being the one doing all the talking, at these events Hillary gets a chance to listen. She hears from the voters about their specific needs and challenges, and she hears from leaders about models that are effective in meeting those challenges.
Big rallies are exhilarating. Certainly it is a thrill to hear an inspirational speaker like Hillary Clinton. Much of what Hillary says at rallies is based on what she hears from voters in these small, round-table meetings. Her plans are rooted in their challenges and solutions she puts forth to meet them. Today’s event was held at the Home of Chicken and Waffles where she greeted the workers.
It was a pre-primary rally at San Jose’s Parkside Hall where California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom introduced Hillary. But Hillary made it very clear that she knows who her opponent is and went right to work on Donald Trump who clinched the GOP nomination today. She cannot wait to debate him and went straight into the issues and all the plans she has. Hillary went after Trump on both domestic and foreign policy issues. She was passionate, fierce, informed, and armed to the teeth with facts. Hillary Clinton is ready for Donald Trump! (Side note: Trump said today that he wants to debate Bernie Sanders. Can’t blame him. Hillary is gonna eat his lunch.)
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