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A new twist to the Democratic Superdelegates
Obama, Clinton Shower Cash on Delegates
Share February 14, 2008 5:30 PM ABC News Rick Klein Reports: They're by far the most influential 796 Democratic voters in the country, and they're being . . . showered with cash by the two remaining Democratic candidates? It's not quite as unseemly as it sounds. But an eyebrow-raising study from the Center for Responsive Politics shows that "superdelegates" have received at least $890,000 in political contributions from Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton -- going back to 2005 -- with Obama sending a larger share of cash to the influential party insiders. The study found that Obama has sent more than $694,000 from either his campaign account or his political action committee to superdelegates -- the members of Congress, governors, and other party leaders who receive automatic votes at the Democratic National Convention. About 40 percent of the elected officials who have endorsed Obama have received campaign contributions from him, the center reports. Those superdelegates have received a total of $228,000 from him. By contrast, Clinton sent out only $195,500 to superdelegates, and only 12 percent of her superdelegates received money from her for their campaigns, according to the report. And quantities may count. "In cases where superdelegates had received contributions from both Clinton and Obama, all seven elected officials who received more money from Clinton have committed to her," the report states. "Thirty-four of the 43 superdelegates who received more money from Obama, or 79 percent, are backing him." While such contributions are perfectly legal, they shine a light on another element of the little-understood process by which the Democratic Party chooses a nominee: Superdelegates could determine the nomination, and many of them are politicians themselves, with their own reelection campaigns to worry about when they make their choices. |
A new twist to the Democratic Superdelegates
"Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote in message
. .. Obama, Clinton Shower Cash on Delegates Share February 14, 2008 5:30 PM ABC News Rick Klein Reports: They're by far the most influential 796 Democratic voters in the country, and they're being . . . showered with cash by the two remaining Democratic candidates? It's not quite as unseemly as it sounds. But an eyebrow-raising study from the Center for Responsive Politics shows that "superdelegates" have received at least $890,000 in political contributions from Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton -- going back to 2005 -- with Obama sending a larger share of cash to the influential party insiders. Ya know, if this cash bought us worthwhile employees, it wouldn't feel so disgusting. But, for the most part, it doesn't. "After debacles in Iraq and New Orleans and mushrooming scandals that exposed much of Congress and the Cabinet as a low-rent crime family hired to collect protection money for the likes of Halliburton and Pfizer, people simply do not trust the politicians they vote for to be anything less than an embarrassment. You get the sense they approach the upcoming election with the enthusiasm of a two-time loser offered a selection of plea deals." |
A new twist to the Democratic Superdelegates
"John H." wrote in message
... On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:05:34 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote in message m... Obama, Clinton Shower Cash on Delegates Share February 14, 2008 5:30 PM ABC News Rick Klein Reports: They're by far the most influential 796 Democratic voters in the country, and they're being . . . showered with cash by the two remaining Democratic candidates? It's not quite as unseemly as it sounds. But an eyebrow-raising study from the Center for Responsive Politics shows that "superdelegates" have received at least $890,000 in political contributions from Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton -- going back to 2005 -- with Obama sending a larger share of cash to the influential party insiders. Ya know, if this cash bought us worthwhile employees, it wouldn't feel so disgusting. But, for the most part, it doesn't. "After debacles in Iraq and New Orleans and mushrooming scandals that exposed much of Congress and the Cabinet as a low-rent crime family hired to collect protection money for the likes of Halliburton and Pfizer, people simply do not trust the politicians they vote for to be anything less than an embarrassment. You get the sense they approach the upcoming election with the enthusiasm of a two-time loser offered a selection of plea deals." You keep bringing up the idiocy of the liberal, Louisiana bureaucrats who totally f'd up New Orleans. I just can't understand why you do that? -- John H See my response to Bert. |
A new twist to the Democratic Superdelegates
On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:44:51 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote: "John H." wrote in message .. . On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:05:34 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote in message om... Obama, Clinton Shower Cash on Delegates Share February 14, 2008 5:30 PM ABC News Rick Klein Reports: They're by far the most influential 796 Democratic voters in the country, and they're being . . . showered with cash by the two remaining Democratic candidates? It's not quite as unseemly as it sounds. But an eyebrow-raising study from the Center for Responsive Politics shows that "superdelegates" have received at least $890,000 in political contributions from Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton -- going back to 2005 -- with Obama sending a larger share of cash to the influential party insiders. Ya know, if this cash bought us worthwhile employees, it wouldn't feel so disgusting. But, for the most part, it doesn't. "After debacles in Iraq and New Orleans and mushrooming scandals that exposed much of Congress and the Cabinet as a low-rent crime family hired to collect protection money for the likes of Halliburton and Pfizer, people simply do not trust the politicians they vote for to be anything less than an embarrassment. You get the sense they approach the upcoming election with the enthusiasm of a two-time loser offered a selection of plea deals." You keep bringing up the idiocy of the liberal, Louisiana bureaucrats who totally f'd up New Orleans. I just can't understand why you do that? -- John H See my response to Bert. You didn't explain it in your response to Bert. -- John H |
A new twist to the Democratic Superdelegates
"John H." wrote in message
... On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:44:51 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "John H." wrote in message . .. On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:05:34 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote in message news:x7SdnWlyrdeCXCjanZ2dnUVZ_t2inZ2d@comcast. com... Obama, Clinton Shower Cash on Delegates Share February 14, 2008 5:30 PM ABC News Rick Klein Reports: They're by far the most influential 796 Democratic voters in the country, and they're being . . . showered with cash by the two remaining Democratic candidates? It's not quite as unseemly as it sounds. But an eyebrow-raising study from the Center for Responsive Politics shows that "superdelegates" have received at least $890,000 in political contributions from Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton -- going back to 2005 -- with Obama sending a larger share of cash to the influential party insiders. Ya know, if this cash bought us worthwhile employees, it wouldn't feel so disgusting. But, for the most part, it doesn't. "After debacles in Iraq and New Orleans and mushrooming scandals that exposed much of Congress and the Cabinet as a low-rent crime family hired to collect protection money for the likes of Halliburton and Pfizer, people simply do not trust the politicians they vote for to be anything less than an embarrassment. You get the sense they approach the upcoming election with the enthusiasm of a two-time loser offered a selection of plea deals." You keep bringing up the idiocy of the liberal, Louisiana bureaucrats who totally f'd up New Orleans. I just can't understand why you do that? -- John H See my response to Bert. You didn't explain it in your response to Bert. -- John H I didn't intend to explain. There are several concepts in the paragraph. You're theoretically an adult. If you can't see the concepts, there's nothing I can do to help you. This is basic English class work. |
A new twist to the Democratic Superdelegates
"John H." wrote in message ... On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:42:16 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: Obama, Clinton Shower Cash on Delegates Share February 14, 2008 5:30 PM ABC News Rick Klein Reports: They're by far the most influential 796 Democratic voters in the country, and they're being . . . showered with cash by the two remaining Democratic candidates? It's not quite as unseemly as it sounds. But an eyebrow-raising study from the Center for Responsive Politics shows that "superdelegates" have received at least $890,000 in political contributions from Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton -- going back to 2005 -- with Obama sending a larger share of cash to the influential party insiders. The study found that Obama has sent more than $694,000 from either his campaign account or his political action committee to superdelegates -- the members of Congress, governors, and other party leaders who receive automatic votes at the Democratic National Convention. About 40 percent of the elected officials who have endorsed Obama have received campaign contributions from him, the center reports. Those superdelegates have received a total of $228,000 from him. By contrast, Clinton sent out only $195,500 to superdelegates, and only 12 percent of her superdelegates received money from her for their campaigns, according to the report. And quantities may count. "In cases where superdelegates had received contributions from both Clinton and Obama, all seven elected officials who received more money from Clinton have committed to her," the report states. "Thirty-four of the 43 superdelegates who received more money from Obama, or 79 percent, are backing him." While such contributions are perfectly legal, they shine a light on another element of the little-understood process by which the Democratic Party chooses a nominee: Superdelegates could determine the nomination, and many of them are politicians themselves, with their own reelection campaigns to worry about when they make their choices. I wonder how much a super delegate costs? Looks like they're not cheap. Even more he http://www.capitaleye.org/inside.asp?ID=336 Seems a little sickening. -- John H It's just the Democratic elites taking care of their own. It's what they do. I just hope that President Obama has the stones to break rank and work to heal our very broken country. Clinton doesn't have the stuff and neither does McCain, although he is a stand up guy. |
A new twist to the Democratic Superdelegates
Jim wrote:
"John H." wrote in message ... On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:42:16 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: Obama, Clinton Shower Cash on Delegates Share February 14, 2008 5:30 PM ABC News Rick Klein Reports: They're by far the most influential 796 Democratic voters in the country, and they're being . . . showered with cash by the two remaining Democratic candidates? It's not quite as unseemly as it sounds. But an eyebrow-raising study from the Center for Responsive Politics shows that "superdelegates" have received at least $890,000 in political contributions from Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton -- going back to 2005 -- with Obama sending a larger share of cash to the influential party insiders. The study found that Obama has sent more than $694,000 from either his campaign account or his political action committee to superdelegates -- the members of Congress, governors, and other party leaders who receive automatic votes at the Democratic National Convention. About 40 percent of the elected officials who have endorsed Obama have received campaign contributions from him, the center reports. Those superdelegates have received a total of $228,000 from him. By contrast, Clinton sent out only $195,500 to superdelegates, and only 12 percent of her superdelegates received money from her for their campaigns, according to the report. And quantities may count. "In cases where superdelegates had received contributions from both Clinton and Obama, all seven elected officials who received more money from Clinton have committed to her," the report states. "Thirty-four of the 43 superdelegates who received more money from Obama, or 79 percent, are backing him." While such contributions are perfectly legal, they shine a light on another element of the little-understood process by which the Democratic Party chooses a nominee: Superdelegates could determine the nomination, and many of them are politicians themselves, with their own reelection campaigns to worry about when they make their choices. I wonder how much a super delegate costs? Looks like they're not cheap. Even more he http://www.capitaleye.org/inside.asp?ID=336 Seems a little sickening. -- John H It's just the Democratic elites taking care of their own. It's what they do. I just hope that President Obama has the stones to break rank and work to heal our very broken country. Clinton doesn't have the stuff and neither does McCain, although he is a stand up guy. It's going to be fun, fun, fun next January with a Democratic president, house, senate, and moderate supreme court nominees. Maybe you'll get a boat, Jim. |
A new twist to the Democratic Superdelegates
BAR wrote:
It is just more political babble from the left. Been a long, long time since you posted anything useful or original about boats. What sort of boat do you have, and where, generally, do you boat? Got anything on topic to add here? |
A new twist to the Democratic Superdelegates
HK wrote:
BAR wrote: It is just more political babble from the left. Been a long, long time since you posted anything useful or original about boats. What sort of boat do you have, and where, generally, do you boat? Got anything on topic to add here? Crack open your dossier on me and tell everyone what my boat is and where I boat. You have gathered all of my information, haven't you. |
A new twist to the Democratic Superdelegates
BAR wrote:
HK wrote: BAR wrote: It is just more political babble from the left. Been a long, long time since you posted anything useful or original about boats. What sort of boat do you have, and where, generally, do you boat? Got anything on topic to add here? Crack open your dossier on me and tell everyone what my boat is and where I boat. You have gathered all of my information, haven't you. Been a long, long time since you posted anything useful or original about boats. What sort of boat do you have, and where, generally, do you boat? Got anything on topic to add here? |
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