Clintonista DNC Delegate for McCain
By Soren Dayton Posted in 2008 | Clintonistas for McCain | Democratic National Convention | Wisconsin — Comments (6) / Email this page » / Leave a comment »
This is making the Wisconsin Democratic Party very unhappy. They nominated someone that even their own hyper-activists can't support:
As an avid supporter of Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Democratic primaries, Debra Bartoshevich is not alone in her frustration over Clinton's defeat.
She’s not alone in refusing to support Barack Obama.
And she’s not entirely alone in saying she’ll vote this fall for Republican John McCain instead.
But what makes her unusual is that she holds these views as an elected delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Denver this summer.
Why? The biggest reason seems to be her sister, who served in Iraq and who wants a leader who she can believe in:
Encouraged by her sister, who has served in Iraq, Bartoshevich signed up as a supporter with “Citizens for McCain,” an arm of the campaign targeting Democrats and independents.
She just doesn't trust Barack Obama. Read on for why.
“I just feel you need to have somebody who has experience with foreign matters.”
She said a series of controversial Obama associations, including but not limited to the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and Chicago developer Tony Rezko, reflected poorly on his judgment. And she echoed the complaints of many of Clinton’s most ardent supporters that Clinton was treated unfairly in the nominating process and by the party.
“No self-respecting woman should wish or work for the success of a party that ignores her — that’s by Susan B. Anthony,” said Bartoshevich, referring to the suffragist.
Bartoshevich called herself a “devoted Democrat” who had never voted for a Republican for president.
“I’m on a lot of the (pro-Clinton) blogs, and so many people, male and female, feel the same way as I do,” said Bartoshevich, who was listed as a Racine County co-chair for the Clinton campaign and who traveled outside Wisconsin to volunteer for Clinton. “The Democrats jumped on this wagon of Barack Obama, and nobody really knows him.”
Best. Primary. EVAR!
Even after it's over! This is just the gift that keeps on giving...
on 11/4/08 she finds her tires slashed when she's ready to go out and vote.
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Obama's guiding principle: "I reserve the right to revise and extend my remarks."
I am thoroughly enjoying myself during this campaign....never had so much fun. The only jarring note is the possibility of BO in the WH...that is the only thing that has tempered my total enjoyment of the proceedings.
I just don't se how this could get any better
to McCain, I cannot help but note that her reasoning; ie Obama's questionable associations, holds pretty muc true to Hillary Clinton as well. In fact, I would be willing to bet that, by a close margin, Clinton associates are more likely to be in prison than Obama associates. (true, the Clintons have been in politics longer)
A more fair reading of the Lady would be: She wants Obama to LOSE so that Hillary can run in four years!
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When I was your age....heck, I was NEVER your age
A more fair reading of the Lady would be: She wants Obama to LOSE so that Hillary can run in four years!
I'll take the 4 more years of Republican control of the White House with the chance at taking it again then. I hope a lot of Hillary supporters go for the "I told you she could win and he couldn't." It has the added bonus of probably being true.
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Maybe there is hope for the American electorate.