Comments on: Pelosi responds to Clinton donors

By: Defining moment

Defining moment — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:30:18 +0000

Way to go Nancy! Show them who's BOSS. Once again, the clintons and their surrogates think that they are entitled to the presidency ... last time I checked this wasn't the United States Kingdom. Wake up and smell the coffee Billary!

By: Trev

Trev — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:56:29 +0000

If she doesn't want the presidential race to damage House races (which is a noble idea) then she should STAY OUT of the presidential race. Stop saying you don't support Obama, then make speeches in his favor. Don't tell the super delegates to automatically vote for one candidate when neither candidate can get to 2025 pledged delegates. Start being the majority leader, rather than an unofficial member of the Obama campaign.

By: wanakee

wanakee — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:41:49 +0000

Barack has more delegates and more popular votes. The next 10 contests will not change that. Why, pray tell, is Hillary Clinton still in this race. Pelosi is right. Follow the pledged delegtes, which is the will of the people. Clinton is bitter and quite desperate, knowing she has lost, so she's pulling out every bottom of the barrel tactic she can find, but none will work for her. It's over.

By: Wow

Wow — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:47:34 +0000

"Presidency for Sale". This has been our biggest problem in recent history. A very few influential rich people dictate the outcome of elections in this country.
I am surprised that common people are not outraged by these tactics.
Hillary's rich friends are buying the elections for her while the American people sit and watch.

By: Roger

Roger — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:47:12 +0000

Pelosi is trying to strongarm the superdelegates. The superdelegates are really independent voters. The majority of Obama's votes that are counted now were before the Jerimiah Wright controversy. There is a silent majority out there that will not vote for Obama because Obama was part of that church for 20 years. Overturning the pledged-delegate results will not harm our party. Having Obama as a nominee will be our party's undoing. Obama is not electable. Wake up!

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:46:41 +0000

I can't believe, well I guess I can that we are still subjected to the haves and the have nots. You want to see a real problem happen in the country, just wait and see what happens if the "will of the People' is not observed in this election. Sen. Obama has won more States, more Pledged delegates and more popular vote. If these super-delegates cave to the will of the Rich and Mighty so much for democracy.

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:46:20 +0000

to Jay Basgall,

Pelosi Didn't say the Super Delegates should support the will of the people in there state, She said the will of the people, which means the United states. and if Sen. Obama has the majority of the popular votes she will be Voting for him. not going with California..

Also I have not read anywhere that her congresional district went to Sen Clinton. WHich is who she is representing, Just california. which she doesn't represent.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:46:08 +0000

We the people are watching those who would disenfranchise our votes; and when it comes time for their re-election they may want to have another job lined up!!!

By: AJ - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

AJ - Winston-Salem, North Carolina — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:46:03 +0000

Is anyone else tired of senators and others coming out telling Hillary to quit? I think they are the one splitting the party and need to do their jobs (whatever their jobs might be) and shut up!

Pelosi needs to get her foot out of her mouth and just come out in support for Hillary. Sen. Clinton clearly won in CA and that is who she should support according to her thinking.

However the Superdelegates should vote based on their best judgement – otherwise, what is the point in having them if they are just going to vote with the highest delegate count.

By: Disenfanchised ,FL

Disenfanchised ,FL — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:45:55 +0000

Are we headed down a road here in America where other countries can report on their news channels " The white female "FACTION' in America has declared war against the black 'FACTION" for unfair proacticies in their election".HOW can you declare yourself an American an express so much hatred for another American rnning for office.

By: Gregory

Gregory — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:23:59 +0000

It is apparent that Pelosi should remain as she has painted herself and that is to be a neutral in this issue. She has failed to move in a positive as speaker and she should concentrate on keeping her promises to the nation to move the democratic congress in a positive leadership direction, which she has failed to do.

By: Allison Marie

Allison Marie — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:17:23 +0000

I think, Pelosi, Obama, Dodd, Dean, & Richardson should all drop out, I think it's terrible the the DNC & Democratic party wants to manipulate this primary. You all have very dirty hands.

Let the people vote, not just Obama supporters, and what they want. Neither candidate will have enough of delegates at the end, but since Clinton is ahead in PA, it's clearly not a one man show!

If the Dems did there primary like the GOP's we would have a nominee and that would be Clinton! We have had cheating to put this President in office let's not do that again!

Tell Obama and his cry baby supporters to grow up or step aside and let Clinton be the nominee!

Countless in Florida

By: 19ND

19ND — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:16:53 +0000

Keep on talking Pelosi... Let everyone know that you were the worst choice for Speaker of the House

By: David Boston Ma

David Boston Ma — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:04:27 +0000

One thing that really struck me as stupid on Clintons part. Why on earth would you let your friends send a pressure cooked letter to, hmmm, how do I say this so it is understood... Pelosi is the second strongest woman in the world. She is the head of the senate, and in retrospect, she is like everyones boss in the senate, and Hillary let her friends send this letter?

If there was any 'common sense' left in her camp at all, she should have realized what this 'letter' would represent. This letter may verywell have started a quiet push by Pelosi to end Clintons dreams of a nomination, kinda like YOUR BOSS drawing up your termination papers in a political sense.

Way to go Hillary, you really know how to run your camp!! Please don't run the counrty! Just resign.

By: California Democrat

California Democrat — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:04:06 +0000

You got to love 4:59 pm, Friday email. Better known as coward emails. Nancy Pelosi is the first woman Speaking of the House. Under her leadership she has absolutely done nothing but create tension since taking the position. As a California democrat, I am disgusted will Pelosi's poor performance. Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, have created a hostile environment for democrats, fueling the fighting between both parties. It's extremely difficult to accomplish an approval rating below George Bush! Congratulation Madam Speaker you accomplished that goal! Resign!

I do not know these 20 people who are donating to DCCC. However, I would strongly encourage them to cut the funds off. As I have stopped donating to the DNC. Put the funds to better usage, Pelosi is up for re-election this year... get her out of office!

To my fellow democrats, I was a Barack Obama supporter in the beginning. Turned Hillary Clinton supporter before the election in California. I encourage each of you to play the same kind of revenge vendetta politics Nancy Pelosi is playing. No Hillary Clinton 08. VOTE John McCain 08!

By: Monster Hillary

Monster Hillary — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:03:00 +0000

So, this is what a Clinton in its death throws looks like?! What a bunch of losers.

Nancy, you go girl!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:02:50 +0000

You should set an example Senator. Congress rating is even less than that of the President. Get the Congress to put aside own egos and start working for the good of the American people.

By: listen up

listen up — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:02:27 +0000

The Clinton Donors were reminding her that her role is to support the party rules and to ensure a fair process.

If she continues to advocate changing the rules to favor Obama, then she CAN expect defection of party faithful.

No threat. Just stating fact.

The party faithful are not happy with the way the Party leaders have tried to fix this election for an Obama win

By: Ric

Ric — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:02:16 +0000

The Supers can vote for anyone of their choosing.
Once the last primary vote is done, Hillary/Obama will each make cases to all the remaining Supers for an endorsement. At that point, it is no longer up to us. It's up to the Supers. Regardless of what Pelosi, Obama or Clinton say or do, the Supers will have final say so over the direction of the party. Brace yourselves, it wont be pretty for either candidate. There will be hurt feelings, and some of us will vote Mc Cain.

By: Sherri

Sherri — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:02:04 +0000

It is refreshing to see someone stick to her guns despite the pressure...You Go Girl!

By: ben

ben — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:00:42 +0000

Now Nancy is a woman I would vote for if she ever decides to run for president.

By: she is wrong

she is wrong — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:59:56 +0000

Pelosi is wrong in advocating that the role of superdelegates now be changed, in the middle of the game, just to benefit Obama.

The role of superdelegates needs to remain as it was at the start of this primary. That is the point that the letter writers were making.

And yes, as donors it is their option to withold future donations if the Democratic Party starts to change the rules to advantage Obama. They are simply calling for fairness in the process.

It has already been corrupted to favor Obama- i.e not counting all votes, the caucus format, Hillary bashing, Obama praising etc.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:56:12 +0000

Get behind the real candidate Hillary.

You may not like her but does she support people that aid extremist groups and listens to anti-American dogma?

Obama is finished.

By: Sal in Phoenix

Sal in Phoenix — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:55:43 +0000

Of course he thinks she should drop out, he's an Obama supporter..No news here!

By: just asking?

just asking? — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:55:34 +0000

Why doesn't Pelosi clarify the role of superdelegates and then support that role, rather than changing their role to benefit Obama?

By: LatinoNation

LatinoNation — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:55:33 +0000

well maybe you shouldnt say thing which hurt the party ! as for me I am not giving money to the DNC either till you state you where wrong!

By: Ed

Ed — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:54:39 +0000

Good for you Speaker Pelosi!!

By: mp

mp — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:23:59 +0000

Stick to your guns Nancy...Don't let them try to blackmail you.

By: Jay Basgall

Jay Basgall — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:23:50 +0000

If the superdelegates are supposed to support the candidate that their constituents voted for and Pelosi is from California, a state that Hillary Clinton won, wouldn't her own logic show that she will be supporting Hillary?

By: Qin

Qin — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:22:39 +0000

I THINK AMERICA NEEDS TO BE MORE LIKE CHINA !!
I seriouslt believe that Pelosi, Dean, Obama, and all the media should act like the Chinese central politburo members, and throw Hillary Clinton out of the democratic primary election.
Even though only 60% of the election has been done, it really doesn't make sense to go through the whole democracy process and then declare a winner based on the individual pledged and superdelegates. Based on Chinese principle, what is the need of having democracy when there is so much of infighting and acrimony amongst the candidates, and on top of that the public foolishly is taking that into their heart and soul, as if our daily breads and the upcoming economic disaster will depend on this emotional fights!!
We definitely need to declare OBAMA as the winner right now, and throw HILLARY out just like in China!! That will save the democratic party.

By: DWhipp

DWhipp — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:21:44 +0000

I have newfound respect for Pelosi for standing up to the implied threat by these Hillary backers.

By: kathleen

kathleen — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:20:40 +0000

Nancy Polosi, You are a good woman. I know that people have been
very hard on you. I think that you work hard for the American people
and that you intently care about the voters. I do not trust Bush, Cheney,
MeCain, Leiberman, Graham. I do trust Nancy. I always have. Nancy
will not let the voters down. I trust her explicitely.
Don't be too hard on yourself Nancy. Work hard for the truth and
the voters will see that you are a good person.

Retired Professional White Woman of 63.

By: Blayze Kohime

Blayze Kohime — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:20:38 +0000

I can't believe people can claim to support change and still support Hilary at this point. She basically had 20 of her corporate sponsors threaten Pelosi over her statements. Before you scream about how she has a right to overrule the will of the people, remember what you 'claim' to be supporting by supporting her. The only way Hilary could be any more blatantly bought out if she actually sold space on her suit for advertising logos.