(Sept 16, 08) BREAKING: "Prominent Hillary backer Rothschild to endorse McCain" (CNN)

[DemKR]

Prominent Clinton backer and DNC member to endorse McCain
Posted: 10:07 PM ET

From CNN Political Editor Mark Preston

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Lynn Forester de Rothschild, a prominent Hillary Clinton supporter and member of the Democratic National Committee’s Platform Committee, will endorse John McCain for president on Wednesday, her spokesman tells CNN.

The announcement will take place at a news conference on Capitol Hill, just blocks away from the DNC headquarters. Forester will “campaign and help him through the election,” the spokesman said of her plans to help the Republican presidential nominee.

Forester was a major donor for Clinton earning her the title as a Hillraiser for helping to raise at least $100,000 for the New York Democratic senator’s failed presidential bid.

In an interview with CNN this summer, Forester did not hide her distaste for eventual Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.

“This is a hard decision for me personally because frankly I don't like him,” she said of Obama in an interview with CNN’s Joe Johns. “I feel like he is an elitist. I feel like he has not given me reason to trust him.”

Forester is the CEO of EL Rothschild, a holding company with businesses around the world. She is married to international banker Sir Evelyn de Rothschild. Forester is a member of the DNC’s Democrats Abroad chapter and splits her time living in London and New York.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/prominent-clinton-backer-and-dnc-member-to-endorse-mccain/

[Horizon]

Oh Wow!! This is a big one.:D:eek:;)
Am I mistaken,or is she also friends with Hill??Thought I heard or read this somewhere.Anyone know??

[blazer615]

this is great

[sarge]

This needs to be on the front page of something!

Surprised CNN would even cover it!

[hillaryhoosier]

This is great news!

[AKFamily]

:D:cool::cool: sweet!

[freethinker]

OMG!!!

Lynn is fearless! I simply love this woman. She is incredibly smart and a huge friend and supporter of HRC.

She is one of the founders of Hillary4Us. Also the New Agenda.

This election is one for the books, folks.

I support your message, Lynne!

:D

[writerchick]

http://www.smileyhut.com/silly/cheer.gifhttp://www.smileyhut.com/silly/cheer.gifhttp://www.smileyhut.com/silly/cheer.gif

[GaGirl]

I think she thought about this decision for a while. To me, that gives her even more credibility.

[writerchick]

I think she thought about this decision for a while. To me, that gives her even more credibility.

I think so too. She's a major Democratic party heavyweight. I'm sure it wasn't an easy decision, but she was well aware of the roll call situation. I'm sure that sent her over the edge.

[Horizon]

OMG!!!

Lynn is fearless! I simply love this woman. She is incredibly smart and a huge friend and supporter of HRC.

She is one of the founders of Hillary4Us. Also the New Agenda.

This election is one for the books, folks.

I support your message, Lynne!

:D

So I was right?They are friends??

[ClintonDems]

No surprise here. :D

[kathleen]

OMG!!! I am so happy! I'll admit, I never saw this coming. :D

[Laura Cereta]

Thank you, Mrs. de Rothschild, for putting country before party. You're a great American. So there are still a few left in the DNC, huh?

BTW, read the Bot comments under this story... they are SO angry!! Love it! ;)

[RachachaSharon]

Oh Wow!! This is a big one.:D:eek:;)
Am I mistaken,or is she also friends with Hill??Thought I heard or read this somewhere.Anyone know??

A friend and big-time supporter.

[santafek]

Whoa. This is great. Also Coales, the lawyer, a big Dem. donor defected to McCain (Greta's husband) Even better that the bots are angry.

[Wyoming Dem]

What a year...This just goes to show you...there are plenty of others out there that feel exactly as we do. As a BIG friend of Hillary, this a major deal. I hope Obama blows his top. A lot of Hill's big money backers will not donate to Obama.

[hillaryhoosier]

I wonder if this one of the defections that Ed Coale was referring to? I hope there's more. Lots more! :D

[lynfreedom]

This is huge and member of democrats abroad as well ...so she will be using her influence there.

[DemKR]

http://www.crabbyfatguy.com/images/obamaistoast.jpg

[writerchick]

http://www.crabbyfatguy.com/images/obamaistoast.jpg

Okay, I'll be stealing that graphic, lol.

[Ijane]

Another hero! Thank you, Lynn.


Question for the audience (sorry if it seems dumb:o):

Lynn Forester de Rothschild, a prominent Hillary Clinton supporter and member of the Democratic National Committee’s Platform Committee, will endorse John McCain for president on Wednesday, her spokesman tells CNN.


As a DNC member, does this mean that Lynn has to give up her seat on the Platform committee?

[LucyTN]

I'm just loving this. I feel like she is speaking for herself AND Hillary.

[buffaloboy]

Hopefully this does nothing to hurt her friendship with Hillary. I don't expect Hillary to take this personally, but I guess you never know.

[kathleen]

Thank you, Mrs. de Rothschild, for putting country before party. You're a great American. So there are still a few left in the DNC, huh?

BTW, read the Bot comments under this story... they are SO angry!! Love it! ;)

Well I posted a comment. Guess they'll take it down soon though.

[Christines]

Hillary may be jumping up and down for joy!

[mjoynaples]

[QUOTE=Laura Cereta;378845]Thank you, Mrs. de Rothschild, for putting country before party. You're a great American. So there are still a few left in the DNC, huh?

BTW, read the Bot comments under this story... they are SO angry!! Love it! ;)[/QUOTE


WOWOWOW thank you Lynne....good discernmnet way to go... WE ARE NOT WRONG... in case anyone was wondering because lately it seems as if the anti-democratic society is winning and that is soooooooooo wrong...
P.U.M.A. is the right way....

NOBAMA!

[Wyoming Dem]

Another hero! Thank you, Lynn.


Question for the audience (sorry if it seems dumb:o):



As a DNC member, does this mean that Lynn has to give up her seat on the Platform committee?
Well...the crazed DNC I am SURE will be after her too. They allow NO dissent ever. Her position on the Platform Committee is probably tenuous at best although she packs HUGE clout.

[Horizon]

Hopefully this does nothing to hurt her friendship with Hillary. I don't expect Hillary to take this personally, but I guess you never know.

My guess is Hillary was just fine with her decision!:D:D

[skc1976]

Wow, this is some pretty big and heavy hitting news here. Hopefully she can really add something with this!

[Mrsawd]

Yahoo thi is good

[Joe from WI]

Yippie! Forester has common sense.

[samkm]

Thank you Ms.Lynn Forester de Rothschild.

She is such a strong supporter of Hillary Clinton, democrats, DNC, DNCC.. she has donated forever.

Note: She had launched the campaign on Unity message demanding for consideration of Hillary for VP.

I am very glad she has decided to take a stand and endorse John McCain.

[VotingHillary]

She has the "balls" to tell the DNC...PFFFFFFFFFFT!!!!...what are they going to do without her support, translation, $$$$$$$$$$? Have Streisand go on a world tour for the DNC????

[mjno7777]

I am sure there are a lot of Dems who are going to vote McCain but too weak to admit it.

[mjno7777]

Anyone have an email address for her so we can say WAY TO GO, JOIN OUR FORUM FOR PLAN B.

[freethinker]

She's in good company: President Bill Clinton.

:)

[Lodi]

Oh, the power of money in the right hands!!!! Love you, Lynn! :D

[Lodi]

Julianne Barbato September 16th, 2008 11:32 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.


Score another one for the side of integrity!

We millions of Democrats who won't condone caucus corruption with our votes welcome you. And for the ill-informed toe-the-line blindly wing of the party, why not take the time to peruse the documented evidence, as witnessed and told by Democrats–male and female, black, Hispanic, Native American, white.

Your duty as a voter is to open your eyes and ears, not to remain delusional. Go to http://www.wewillnotbesilenced.com and http://www.caucusanalysis.org.

[freethinker]

Julianne Barbato September 16th, 2008 11:32 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.


Score another one for the side of integrity!

We millions of Democrats who won't condone caucus corruption with our votes welcome you. And for the ill-informed toe-the-line blindly wing of the party, why not take the time to peruse the documented evidence, as witnessed and told by Democrats–male and female, black, Hispanic, Native American, white.

Your duty as a voter is to open your eyes and ears, not to remain delusional. Go to http://www.wewillnotbesilenced.com and http://www.caucusanalysis.org.

Good work, JB.

We should all be passing these links around!!

[samkm]

DIGG and Shout to your friends: http://digg.com/educational/Prominent_Hillary_backer_Rothschild_to_endorse_McC ain

[Horizon]

Dug.

[Frances]

Great, my confidence level has just risen!

[Jen the Michigander]

Great news! The "frankly I don't like him" comment is icing on a very delicious cake. :D

[Kbentleyis]

Yaaaaaahoooooo! I LOVE THIS LADY!! For newbies, she is one of the most influencial women in the WORLD! She's richer than rich and she is one hell of a fair player. She backed Hillary all of the way, including to the Dem Convention. Well, she gave the DNC their last chance, and they blew it.

When you think of air waves--cell phones, satelites, wireless--think of Lady Rothschild. She is a communications queen.

I don't think Hillary will ever lose her friendship, after all, Hillary's brother, and I'm guessing her own mother will be voting McCain. So, I think my heart of hearts, that most likely Bill and Hillary will be voting McCain.

[RE:]

In an interview with CNN this summer, Forester did not hide her distaste for eventual Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.

“This is a hard decision for me personally because frankly I don't like him,” she said of Obama in an interview with CNN’s Joe Johns. “I feel like he is an elitist. I feel like he has not given me reason to trust him.”


While searching for the interview she had with Fox's Neil Cavuto at the Un-Democratic Convention (which I have NOT found yet), I found this: Forward to 1:55-2:19. This is where she says this quote. Made me giggle.
YouTube - AC360 Clinton Hillraisers -- Frankly we don't like him

[bevvyjean]

I believe this could be the beginning of a BIG SWING! FU DNC, Media, good old boyz and girz! Take that - SLAP!

[Molly]

GREAT - She is one Smart Lady! The gang at the obama site is saying "she is just a racist" - back to their old tricks - anyone who will not vote for this Fraud must be a racist! How can Bill or Hillary Clinton campaign for this Fraud????

[wasGOPnowInd]

She was one of my choices for McCain's VP!!! This is FANTASTIC news!!! It is the beginning of the end for Nobama! :D:D:D

[CCClinton]

I think that she realizes that if enough Hillary supporters defect to the other side, Obama is done and Hillary will have her shot at the White House in 2012. The DNC said "we don't need you!."


Fine, have it your way!

[wasGOPnowInd]

Was sooo delighted, I posted this on my facebook page!

[wasGOPnowInd]

BTW: If anyone wants to know more about her....

http://www.fmwf.com/newsarticle4.php?id=399&cat=6

[Avalon]

This is truly great news! I have suspected all along that the Clintons will be secretly voting for their friend McCain.:) I am sure she knows exactly how Hillary feels.:) Hopefully, many more will come to their senses and vote McPalin:D

[JamieKuuipo]

I ALWAYS NEW SHE WOULD NOT FALL IN LINE!!!

I want to say the media and others try to make us believe that we are
only a small amount of Hillary supporters that are not supporting obama
and falling in line but we are strong in our convictions and Lady Rothchild
is also!!!!!!!!!

More power to us--- take that obama!!!

We are not falling in line and getting over it.... You get over it!!!!

[Charlie Brown]

Really Great News!!!!!!

[SantaCruzen]

September 17th, 2008 1:15 am ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.

Obama's GrandMother paid for Barry Sotero to go the Best school in Hawaii. His GrandMother could have bought a home instead of the mini fortune she spent on her Grandson who later changed his lastname to Obama.

Mr. O,Poverty has never been poor. Oh yeah, Dreams of My Father he states that he had to eat soups out of the can. Wow! How many Rich Boys learn to cook and budget their food after they have been spoiled?

Really, Obama is the Cult of Personality. People need to get a whiff of why he voted for FISA: Axelrod's clients are ATT&T and other communications corporate clients. FISA was designed especially to protect AT&T from being sued for Illegally Wiretapping the phones of citizens.

Wake up before the Sound Bytes start controlling your sense of realty.

[Mallory]

I love it... Lynn de Rothschild calls Obama and Eletist!


If he looks that way to bluebloods, imagine how he looks to the rest of the population!

[HillaryProblemSolver]

At the end of the day, the Americans will step forward and say: "Country First"!
Thank you, Lynn.

[abw11]

The article is posted on Drudge Report this morning.

"Prominent Clinton backer and DNC member to endorse McCain..."


Hopefully this will trigger some more "prominents" to stand up.

Weren't you wondering when some of the rich and powerful were going to publicly say "enough".

[Brooke]

Nice!!!!! PUMA POWER!!!!!!

[joeysky18]

Another PUMA. A big & powerful one too. :D

[thebword]

.
Oh Wow!! This is a big one.:D:eek:;)
Am I mistaken,or is she also friends with Hill??Thought I heard or read this somewhere.Anyone know??

This is a big endorsement for McCain/Palin, it sends the message very clearly to Sen. Clinton supporters, that they are justified in their reasons for NOT picking "the one" and they are NOT alone.

http://www.portfolio.com/views/columns/the-world-according-to/2007/10/05/An-interview-with-Lady-de-Rothschild

The American entrepreneur—and friend of the Clintons and the Blairs—talks about India, telecom, Conrad Black, and her marriage to Sir Evelyn Rothschild.

After marrying in November 2000 at a London synagogue, they honeymooned at the White House, guests of Lynn's good friends Bill and Hillary Clinton.


This week, Lady de Rothschild talked exclusively with Portfolio.com about business, pleasure, politics, and society—especially her devotion to the idea of President Hillary.
.

[gaziza]

The comments on that story really bring home how brave Hillary supporters are who choose not to support Obama. It is almost comical how Obama supporters try to get you into the fold, but the minute you step out of line they tell you how they really feel.

[Hillforceone]

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gu2bf-i7LCP2tomJRWh6aRDSsK5wD938F8A80

So, as it is on CNN now and AP is carrying the story, I am confident that it will not go unnoticed :)


moni k.

[Karen Keefe]

Yee hah! Thank you, Lynne! Free and fair elections, America!

What must it do to Hillary to "support" Obama when she KNOWS he, Axelrod, DNC, Superdelegates, ACORN cheated so massively in the primaries? Add the media bias and misogyny and see PUMA/JSND/AMERICA go for John and Sarah!

We the People must fight for our democracy and stop this fascist attack on America--by "Americans" ASAP.

[endodoc79]

Finally a member of the DNC with clout who tells it like it is.

I love Lynne's comments- and I couldn't have said it better-

frankly I don't like him. I feel like he is an elitist. I feel like he has not given me a reason to trust him.

[foxyladi]

Prominent Clinton backer and DNC member to endorse McCain
Posted: 10:07 PM ET



http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/prominent-clinton-backer-and-dnc-member-to-endorse-mccain/

WOW!:):)

[TeejDee]

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/sep/17/top-clinton-fundraiser-backing-mccain-not-obama-1/

[Andy_Licious]

Some boards that I frequent that veer left are playing the elitist card. Samples:I'm starting to wonder if 'elitist' is the new 'uppity'.There's also a problem with people thinking that a President of the US should not be a member of the elite. An ordinary guy really would not be up to the job.


I get the sense that they think, 'Well, she's elitist, where does she get off telling us'. I don't think they realize she was a member (maybe still is) of the DNC. :eek:

[Agent 00½ FL]

Hopefully more people will be jumping on the McCain/Palin Wagon.

Top Clinton fundraiser backing McCain, not Obama
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Originally published 08:08 a.m., September 17, 2008, updated 08:07 a.m., September 17, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) - John McCain's campaign says the Republican is picking up the support of a top Hillary Clinton fundraiser and member of the Democratic National Committee's Platform Committee.

Lynn Forester de Rothschild has said she thinks Democratic nominee Barack Obama is arrogant and has a problem connecting with average Americans.

Rothschild is a member of the DNC's Democrats Abroad chapter and splits her time living in London and New York. She was one of Clinton's top fundraisers, bringing in more than $100,000 for her presidential campaign. She built a multimillion-dollar telecommunications company before marrying international banker Sir Evelyn de Rothschild.

Rothschild plans to announce her support for McCain on Wednesday in Washington.

[Kbentleyis]

Go Lynn! Tells it like it is!

[SugnSpicesmom]

While I think this is fantastic news and I am thrilled about it, I think it would have been more effective if Lynn could have pointed out the dangers of supporting Obama and his experience. Saying he's arrogant and doesn't connect with average Americans is quite true but not something I think will sway people to really take a look at him. JMO though.

[CQ4Hillary]

Okay, I'll be stealing that graphic, lol.

Me too! :D:D:D

CQ

[endodoc79]

"I feel like he has not given me a reason to trust him".

Trust is the operative word here- that is how we elect a president. No trust, no vote.

For us New Yorkers following the crisis on Wall Street and who remember Irving Trust's (now part of Bank of NY) classic advertising campaign, "Trust is our last name, but you can call us Irving", we know that is what Obama is lacking.

[Bacio83]

I'm starting to wonder if 'elitist' is the new 'uppity'.

Well pull the race card and elitist card, nothing new for Bots.

[emmyCA]

OMG!!!

Lynn is fearless! I simply love this woman. She is incredibly smart and a huge friend and supporter of HRC.

She is one of the founders of Hillary4Us. Also the New Agenda.

This election is one for the books, folks.

I support your message, Lynne!

:D

We all here have been supporting Hillary strongly but we will vote for McCain. She is just like one of us. Great news! More to come to McCain's side

[MicheleForHill]

This makes me so happy :)

I'm glad someone is not afraid to tell it how it is!!

[redwolf_5]

http://www.rightpundits.com/?p=1702

[Horizon]

http://www.rightpundits.com/?p=1702

The comments are hysterically funny!!They are actually posting Pro Hillary and Pro Lynn comments.I was shocked.But the bots seem to be in control.

[Peppermint Patty]

I had a feeling she would do this all along!!! Whoo hoo, good for her!! Taking a public stand and putting her money where her mouth is!!!

Kudo to Rothschild! :D

[michu]

She's on FOX now.

[Horizon]

She said Obama never contacted her.Yet another snub of one of the biggest donaters to the DNC and ...Hillary supporter.Go figure.

[michu]

Said McCain AND Palin have more experience and are better equipped to handle the problems with the economy right now. They are what is needed. Very strong statement she made.

She also said many Democrats contacted her, but she explained to them her decision.

[Ditchdoc]

Wow...these responses to the story are horrible.

Jack Sanderson September 17th, 2008 3:05 am ET

Sooner or later the males in the Democratic Party are going to realize that it is them against the radical feminists. Apparently, Dems could not say they did not want the shrill radical feminist Hillary…without punishment.

Half the Democrats would sooner be killed than to have allowed Hillary to win the nomination….yet her supporters still think that she can come back in 2012 if they only destroy Obama this year.

She will not win in 2012. The Obama supporters from this year will remember the sick and twisted way she stabbed them in the back in the general in 2008…or at least I would think that way if I were a Democrat Obama supporter.

What scares me is that these feminists now control McCain and the Republican Party because they are considered the swing vote. They are a huge swing vote.

American men are stupid to allow a situation where two parties dominate and the swing vote are radical feminists who will get what they want in terms of new legislation no matter what happens.

[Centipede]

I never heard of her until this article came out last night. I'm curious though, how can her clout and status help McCain win over the average American voter, especially if they don't follow politics religiously like us and may not know who she is.

Anyone have any thoughts?

[PCFS1]

Oh, the power of money in the right hands!!!! Love you, Lynn! :D Yes I agree it speaks volumes.

[santafek]

What scares me is that these feminists now control McCain and the Republican Party because they are considered the swing vote. They are a huge swing vote.

American men are stupid to allow a situation where two parties dominate and the swing vote are radical feminists who will get what they want in terms of new legislation no matter what happens.
Jack Sanderson above.

My, how he fears and hates American women. Too bad, we are half the vote (or more), so suffer away you pig.

[ginamc]

While I think this is fantastic news and I am thrilled about it, I think it would have been more effective if Lynn could have pointed out the dangers of supporting Obama and his experience. Saying he's arrogant and doesn't connect with average Americans is quite true but not something I think will sway people to really take a look at him. JMO though.

Sug-- you're right on! I REALLY like Lynn, and have been so proud of her for these past months speaking out so boldly. But, I agree, she should say more especially because Hillary doesn't support Lynn's endorsement of McCain -- or, at least publicly, that is.

Hillary said this today:

Aristocrat Who Favored Clinton Endorses McCain
By Matthew Mosk
Posted at 4:15 PM ET on Sep 17, 2008
washingtonpost.com
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/09/17/aristocrat_who_favored_clinton.html

But Clinton did offer a reaction to the Rothschild defection, by way of spokeswoman Kathleen Strand.

"Senator Clinton disagrees with her decision," Strand said. "And she will continue to talk to her supporters about what is at stake and making the point that this critical election is not about who anyone is for -- it's about who is for the American people. And the answer is Barack Obama and Joe Biden."

[samkm]

Ms.Rothschild was on Neil Cavuto show earlier today. Neil asked her if she has discussed her endorsment with Hillary Clinton and she said "Of course NOT." It was an emphatic No. But she moved onto why she is endorsing McCain. The times are tough and McCain has the ability and credibility to handle tough times and take on tough interests. Obama has not proven ability to take on tough interests. She trusts McCain to lead the country in these tough times.

She was VERY logical, very assertive, emphatic and clear on what she is doing and why. Very self-aware person. I really like her and am very glad she has spoken up on a critically important day.

[Disfranchised]

She had the insight of picking the best candidate during the primary and again now. ;)

[Kathy1980]

Awesome News!!! This is Big!!:D

[Hillarysmygirl08]

I got this from the Citizens for McCain email this is great news.

[Frances]

I hope Lynn speaks up more about the democratic party.........I am not at odds with her
statement "I am sick and tired of the Dem. Party using the choice issue as a noose around women's neck". I am with her on centrist change, and biparitisanship.

I think the problem is that the party, and even groups like NOW, have become insititutions, & they think they are more important that we the people. They are the decision makers, not the people.
It really gets under my skin, because it is "we the people" who fought for them, and made them, and who lived by them. We are at crossroads with them, because they didn't listen to the people, they don't care about the people. Until they tumble down they will continue to be a self-serving institutions.

[SantaCruzen]

Today, Rothschild offered a written statement, circulated by the McCain campaign, saying "In an election as important at this, we must choose the candidate who has a proven record of bipartisanship and reforming government, and that's John McCain. We can't afford a president who lacks experience and judgment and has never crossed party lines to work for meaningful reform."
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/09/17/aristocrat_who_favored_clinton.html


dict.org:

From WordNet (r) 2.0 :

elitist
n : someone who believes in rule by an elite group

I think Lady de Rothchild is right.