March 24, 2008
Free To Be You And Me, Or Just Me
Howard Wolfson, during today's call with reporters, noted that Bill Richardson's endorsement of Barack Obama ran counter to the will of NM voters, who handed Hillary Clinton a victory during the state's Feb. 5 primary. Proof positive that Super Ds aren't necessarily representing, nor should they have to, the voters of their states or districts, he noted.
"Superdelegates have the obligation and opportunity to exercise their own judgment," Wolfson said.
Wolfson and Phil Singer used today's call to chastise Obama's campaign for its "negative message" and efforts to "tear down Hillary Clinton." Citing Retired Gen. Merrill "Tony" McPeak's likening of Bill Clinton to Joe McCarthy, Singer said there's been an "insidious pattern of personal attacks" coming out of the Obama campaign that runs counter to the candidate's high-minded rhetoric.
But when asked how they would qualify James Carville's weekend remark that Richardson's endorsement of Obama is "an act of betrayal" and appropriate for “the anniversary of the day when Judas sold out for 30 pieces of silver,” Wolfson softened.
"It was not something that I agreed with," Wolfson said. "I think that Bill Richardson has very ably served this country and our party. I think he is entitled as a superdelegate to choose whichever candidate he thinks would be the better candidate to support."
Carville's comment, uh, negative? Of course. How low are the Dems going to go? Why are the party's leaders letting this feuding continue unabated?
(JENNIFER SKALKA)
Posted at 11:40 AM
Comments
I'm sorry, but what's wrong with Gen. McPeak's comment? Pres. Clinton was questioning Sen. Obama's patriotism. Isn't that EXACTLY what HUAC and Sen. McCarthy were doing as well?
Seth | 03.24.08 01:19 PM
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The Clinton campaign accusing the Obama camp of dirty tricks is rich. They have mastered the art and are about to hand the election to John McCain. They are disgusting.
Shaun | 03.24.08 05:28 PM
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The party leaders have no control over Hilary. If she wants to destroy the Democrates efforts to get the WH then she will and it looks like she will.
jim | 03.24.08 07:04 PM
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