View Full Version : CNN Reporting Geraldine Ferraro is leaving the Hillary Clinton campaign
xyndau
03-12-2008, 06:09 PM
This really sucks. No story yet, it's on CNN's "Breaking News" feeder
"Developing Story: Geraldine Ferraro is leaving the Hillary Clinton campaign in the wake of a controversy regarding her remarks about Barack Obama."
US politics is so weak...No-one can say anything without hysteria resulting!
GROW UP AMERICA!
G4Hillary
03-12-2008, 06:12 PM
I think that she got her message across. She was affective and now she can do more being unaffiliated.
I think that she got her message across. She was affective and now she can do more being unaffiliated.
Good point. She may be leaving the "campaign" but she won't back down from her statements, I am sure.
Bacio83
03-12-2008, 06:14 PM
Breaking: Ferraro steps down
Posted: 05:05 PM ET
(CNN) – Geraldine Ferraro has stepped down from her role as a member of Hillary Clinton's finance committee.
In a letter to Clinton obtained by CNN's Suzanne Malveaux, Ferraro said she is stepping down so, "I can speak for myself and you can continue to speak for yourself about what is at stake in this campaign."
Full letter:
Dear Hillary –
I am stepping down from your finance committee so I can speak for myself and you can continue to speak for yourself about what is at stake in this campaign.
The Obama campaign is attacking me to hurt you.
I won't let that happen.
Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do to make this a better world for my children and grandchildren.
You have my deep admiration and respect.
Gerry
xyndau
03-12-2008, 06:16 PM
I think that she got her message across. She was affective and now she can do more being unaffiliated.
Yes, but it is but yet another example of how divisive Obama really is. I really wish Hillary had stood by Ferraro on this one because what she said is true, whether people want to talk about that or not.
Great letter. It's actually to Hillary's benefit that GF "step aside". Now GF can continue to speak her mind.
skc1976
03-12-2008, 06:17 PM
And I'm sure that now she's unaffiliated, she'll do even more. She doesn't strike me as the type to now just sit back and watch.
lanney
03-12-2008, 06:19 PM
This issue will bring women who are sitting on fence toward Hillary.
BHO is exposed, he is playing race gender card.
He will lose nomination.
xyndau
03-12-2008, 06:19 PM
It is a good letter, she leave swinging at Obama and more or less tells Obama she is still a voice that Obama will have to reckon with.
tcbwriter
03-12-2008, 06:20 PM
Do you have a link for the article containing the letter?
Jayling
03-12-2008, 06:20 PM
And I'm sure that now she's unaffiliated, she'll do even more. She doesn't strike me as the type to now just sit back and watch.
aye, you're right now, she'll probably work even harder for Hilliary now, if that's even possible. She's an amazing woman.
I gotta say I'm really ticked to see her step-down. I know she did it to stem the Obama vitriol towards Hilliary's campaign, but still irks me to no end to see her leave.
But like ya said, she'll not stop fundraising for our Grand Lady!
tcbwriter
03-12-2008, 06:21 PM
Great letter. It's actually to Hillary's benefit that GF "step aside". Now GF can continue to speak her mind.
Could it have been strategy?
Jayling
03-12-2008, 06:21 PM
Do you have a link for the article containing the letter?
Tcb, if you turn on FoxNews right now, I think they're going to show it after this commercial break.
tcbwriter
03-12-2008, 06:22 PM
Tcb, if you turn on FoxNews right now, I think they're going to show it after this commercial break.
Oh no I can't do that. I break into a rash if I watch Fox News! :O)
Tea toaD
03-12-2008, 06:25 PM
Sad she had to step down. I'm sure she will continue with even more spirit now!:)
Bacio83
03-12-2008, 06:26 PM
Do you have a link for the article containing the letter?
here ya go (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-steps-down/#comment-717751)
Renee in Florida
03-12-2008, 06:26 PM
There's the darn pandering again.
Alright already!!!
High five Gerry!!! keep speaking the truth about BO's candidacy and why he is where he is!!!
tcbwriter
03-12-2008, 06:28 PM
thanks!
joeysky18
03-12-2008, 06:35 PM
I just sent my email to the campaign at tips. i told them that i will be very disappointed that Ferraro has to go. I'm tired of being call racist every time I criticize Obama. This must stop. We need to stand up for Ferraro.!
G4Hillary
03-12-2008, 06:36 PM
What a beautiful letter by Geraldine! It showed deep faith, love and conviction for Hillary and the cause of womens rights all over the world.
I hope the Sexist Mr. Obama is happy because we are going to come and take him out now. He is the anti-woman candidate from now on. This guy just keeps on making more and more enemies. Goodness. He will never be President but if he's not careful he'll lose his Senate re-election.
Frances
03-12-2008, 06:40 PM
I certainly am disturbed that the Obama camp is putting the muzzle
on our lst amendment rights.
Bless you Geraldine, we know you did this out of the goodness of your
heart. I stand with on your words! You are indeed part of the YES CAN
Movement!
joeysky18
03-12-2008, 06:41 PM
I just sent my email to the campaign at tips. i told them that i will be very disappointed that Ferraro has to go. I'm tired of being call racist every time I criticize Obama. This must stop. We need to stand up for Ferraro.!
I just read her letter. And I feel better now. I love these 2 ladies. They are such a fierce fighter.
joeysky18
03-12-2008, 06:47 PM
I left my comment at the post. Obots are tearing her apart.
tcbwriter
03-12-2008, 06:50 PM
I left my comment at the post. Obots are tearing her apart.
I did as well - it's been 10 minutes and still "awaiting moderation".
emmyCA
03-12-2008, 06:50 PM
She leaves the campaign but will be joinning in Hillary on the ticket. They are exellent pair to rule the Whitehouse.
lanney
03-12-2008, 06:54 PM
After reading comments in CNN, it make me sick, kind of crowd is supporting Barack Hussein.
Looks like he is leader of rude, arrogant hooligans
tcbwriter
03-12-2008, 07:02 PM
After reading comments in CNN, it make me sick, kind of crowd is supporting Barack Hussein.
Looks like he is leader of rude, arrogant hooligans
Yeah, so much for the "unity" candidate. He's going to cross party lines to bring us all together? While he's dividing his own party?
But the comments at every political site/blog by Obama supporters are rude and nasty. Huffington Post got so bad I finally quit going there.
That's why it's SO nice to have this forum - with all these highly intelligent, well-informed and polite people! Really!!
justme819
03-12-2008, 07:15 PM
what a touching way to step aside...imho, stepping aside for the good of Team Hillary...so Obama, etc., can`t hold anything she says against Hillary anymore...I love it!
in my eyes, she`s still a true leader for this campaign and what it stands for...hopefully, she`ll continue to speak the truth for us all and continue to keep Obama focused on her instead of the real issues.
i`ve noticed a chink in Obama`s armor...it appears to me that he is distracted very easily by what his opps., surrogates and otherwise, say on the campaign trail...note how he always has to respond to everyone right away...when ever they say something about him, etc...from Hillary`s, 'red phone', ad...to McCain`s comments...right down to actually going back-and-forth with Ferraro...inho, he`s so arrogant at this point that he thinks he`s gotta correct everyone else...hopefully, Ferraro will continue to keep him occupied!...imho, he`s bound to say something stupid sooner or later...as many arrogant men do when confronted with the truth...
Keep it going, Geraldine!...We`re all still behind you!...We got your back...and will continue to...YES WE WILL!!! :cool:: :cool:
LetsHelpAmerica
03-12-2008, 07:20 PM
How ridiculous!!! I can't believe this nonsense!!
I don't think Geraldine Ferraro said anythink wrong.
It was merely her thoughts and I think she was right on
the mark!
Well, since Obama has made such a petty issue out of this
and the media hounds are running with it, I think Ferraro
made the best move by leaving. This way she can continue to
say whatever she wishes and it can't be tied to the Hillary campaign.
But, this is really unfortunate and so very petty of the Obama campaign.
I hope this shows more people his petty, divisive ways.
johnny51981
03-12-2008, 07:21 PM
On topic, but kinda off.
I have a co-worker, who I think is politically on both sides of the fence when he speaks. It was just so nice to hear this older gentleman that I work with say "Geraldine is right. She is absolutely right." It brought a smile to my face!
Anyway, I totally agree that, thought it is sad that she is no longer an official part of the campaign, it will help Hillary now that Geraldine is able to openly speak freely.
I think women of the country will view her opinions as a greater benefit on this nation over Oprah, because Geraldine has BEEN THERE!
no_more_bush
03-12-2008, 07:22 PM
I noticed that many of the established figures who appear on these cable shows as pundits are actually agreeing with Ferraro's main point. I hope this helps to unite women around Hillary.
I think the Obama camp knows that Ferarro's main argument is true. No woman with 2 years of senate experience would ever be leading the democratic nomination. They want to take attention away from the main point and distract people by emphasizing a racist tone.
COMPLETELY OFF TOPIC: Does anyone know whether Puerto Rico will be a primary or a caucus, also, is it winner take all? I've been wondering this all day, if it's winner take all than Hillary could gain a huge 55 delegates from this state!
I hope the Sexist Mr. Obama is happy because we are going to come and take him out now. He is the anti-woman candidate from now on. This guy just keeps on making more and more enemies. Goodness. He will never be President but if he's not careful he'll lose his Senate re-election.
Let's hope some of his female supporters wake up to the fact that his rise to "popularity" has been at their expense!
I think the Obama camp knows that Ferarro's main argument is true. No woman with 2 years of senate experience would ever be leading the democratic nomination. They want to take peoples attention away from the main point and distract people by emphasizing a racist tone.
True. And shameful!
Yeah, so much for the "unity" candidate. He's going to cross party lines to bring us all together? While he's dividing his own party?
But the comments at every political site/blog by Obama supporters are rude and nasty. Huffington Post got so bad I finally quit going there.
That's why it's SO nice to have this forum - with all these highly intelligent, well-informed and polite people! Really!!
Noted. Hence we must remain vigilant to trolls!
joeysky18
03-12-2008, 07:29 PM
COMPLETELY OFF TOPIC: Does anyone know whether Puerto Rico will be a primary or a caucus, also, is it winner take all? I've been wondering this all day, if it's winner take all than Hillary could gain a huge 55 delegates from this state!
Primary, winner take all.
JOY TO THE WORLD
03-12-2008, 07:36 PM
Geraldine made a brillant move today. Stepping down but not away from the Obama camp. She is too savvy to let this inexperienced and ego driven person get the best of her--Obama has met his match. Now, let's just pray that some of the gutless members of the DNC have the backbone to stand up and make it known that Obama is the divider--both of gender and especially, race. :(
Also, we better have our pens and paper ready this evening--Keith Olbermann is going to comment on Hillary's campaign and we know he's on Obama worship squad:eek:
HILLARY IS THE ONLY PRESIDENT WORTHY TO BE ELECTED IN 08:):):)
tcbwriter
03-12-2008, 07:40 PM
I did as well - it's been 10 minutes and still "awaiting moderation".
My comments were not posted on the CNN site, while more and more nasty, hateful posts appear . . .
Yikes, now I'm getting paranoid!
justme819
03-12-2008, 07:41 PM
Puerto Rico may then be the biggest prize left...if Hillary wins that, Penn., and a few other states...
well...you just never know!
Chichi
03-12-2008, 07:43 PM
Puerto Rico isn't winner take all.
Charlie Brown
03-12-2008, 07:50 PM
Thats all to be said about Geraldine ferraro. Im so proud of her. she is speaking for all of us. Thankyou :D
lucky-ann
03-12-2008, 07:51 PM
yes, unfortunately that's just a rumor...it isn't winner takes all... :( Here (http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/2008/02/will_puerto_rico_decide_everyt.html) are the facts...
JJ4Hillary
03-12-2008, 08:02 PM
Breaking: Ferraro steps down
Posted: 05:05 PM ET
(CNN) – Geraldine Ferraro has stepped down from her role as a member of Hillary Clinton's finance committee.
In a letter to Clinton obtained by CNN's Suzanne Malveaux, Ferraro said she is stepping down so, "I can speak for myself and you can continue to speak for yourself about what is at stake in this campaign."
Full letter:
Dear Hillary –
I am stepping down from your finance committee so I can speak for myself and you can continue to speak for yourself about what is at stake in this campaign.
The Obama campaign is attacking me to hurt you.
I won't let that happen.
Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do to make this a better world for my children and grandchildren.
You have my deep admiration and respect.
Gerry
WOW, That letter is deep and it made me cry. I wish her the best.
EngCindy
03-12-2008, 08:11 PM
Does anyone have an e-mail address or website for Geraldine ?
Would love to Thank her personally for her bravery and truthfulness !
Disfranchised
03-12-2008, 08:15 PM
It is a disgrace that CNN allows BO supporters to put crapy comments like that but does not my comment, "I love you Gerry. You are a true woman. Thank you for speaking on behalf of me." go through.
neutralplayer
03-12-2008, 08:16 PM
I hope she continues to speak out.... this could come back to haunt Obama in PA.
KYWildcatFan
03-12-2008, 08:20 PM
Yes it may be terrible but then again it could be just what we need. Her letter is beautiful and speaks volumes to who she is. But now she can really say what she thinks. She has publicly stated she has stepped down so now there is no way Obama's camp can come back on Hillary for what she says. Now she has the freedom to speak her mind with such great wisdom and call the shots as she sees them. Now she can even stand stronger for Hillary. Both of these women are strong and determined. I greatly admire them.
She defended herself very well on the news tonight and made comments that Axelrod knows her very well and knows she is not a racist. She stated that this quip was taken from a private audience of 300 people. She said that the remark in which they are quoting was an answer to a question from the audience. She stated that she has done so many things for the civil rights movement and is hurt that anyone would imply she was a racist after all the hard work she has done. She also stated that she felt that she was owed an apology. She said she steps down so Hillary could deal with the real issues not this type of media.
That's one classy lady!
Jen the Michigander
03-12-2008, 08:45 PM
Yes it may be terrible but then again it could be just what we need. Her letter is beautiful and speaks volumes to who she is. But now she can really say what she thinks. She has publicly stated she has stepped down so now there is no way Obama's camp can come back on Hillary for what she says. Now she has the freedom to speak her mind with such great wisdom and call the shots as she sees them. Now she can even stand stronger for Hillary. Both of these women are strong and determined. I greatly admire them.
She defended herself very well on the news tonight and made comments that Axelrod knows her very well and knows she is not a racist. She stated that this quip was taken from a private audience of 300 people. She said that the remark in which they are quoting was an answer to a question from the audience. She stated that she has done so many things for the civil rights movement and is hurt that anyone would imply she was a racist after all the hard work she has done. She also stated that she felt that she was owed an apology. She said she steps down so Hillary could deal with the real issues not this type of media.
That's one classy lady!
I totally agree. I hope Geraldine Ferraro continues to speak her mind and tell us what she thinks!
emmyCA
03-12-2008, 09:14 PM
I dont want to see Ferraro leaving. But I think her leaving will make it easier for her to continue fighting and speaking her voice without impact on Hillary's campaign. She left but they cannot stop her from speaking her voice again.
I think it will be back fire as more white voters will turn to Hillary after Ferraro forced to resign.
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