Major Clinton fundraiser switches to Obama
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/04/25/art.hillary.ap.jpg caption="Clinton lost a big fundraiser to Obama."](CNN) - A “Hillraiser” – a major fundraiser for Hillary Clinton – said Friday he had defected to Barack Obama’s campaign. The official announcement will be made next week.
Gabriel Guerra-Mondragon – who served as ambassador to Chile during the Clinton administration – had raised close to half a million dollars for Clinton’s campaign, reports Chuck Todd, who broke the story.
"We're just bleeding each other out," Guerra-Mondragon told the Washington Post. "Looking at it as coldly as I can, I just don't see how Senator Clinton can overcome Senator Obama with delegates and popular votes. I want this fight to be over, the quicker the better."
He added that leaving the Clinton campaign for Obama's "was a very, very difficult decision for me to make. I am an old and longtime friend of Senator Clinton. And I continue to think she is a fantastic and formidable person. But I am first of all a Democrat."
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Just as all of us get to cast our votes make our decisions for our own personal reasons so does Hillary's fundraiser. All of this nonsense is killing the party. I think some of these Super delegates should be ashamed of themselves. They know who they are leaning toward...you cannot tell me they are still confused who has a better change to beat McCain. If they are confused, why do we need them? The American people know who they are voting for, why do the Super delegates get to act like CEO's pretending to listen to the people. They need to come forth and offer support to whichever candidate so that the Democratic party does not become a laughing stock. And one more thing, I love all these Super's saying that this back and forth doesn't hurt the party. If Obama gets the nomination, Hillary supporters will be staying home. Same goes for a Hillary nomination. For a party that couldn't lose in November, we look sure to. I guess we can all pacify our frustration by watching McCain age for the next four years.
America wise-up
Put an end to this racial tension and divide before we end up fighting in the streets.
Vote Hillary Clinton.
Obama= race card= racial tensions= nothing gets done.
WHEN ARE YOU ABSENT MINDED YOUNG O.B. VOTERS GOING TO GET IT IN YOUR HEADS, HE WASNT ON THE SENATE TO BEABLE TO VOTE FOR IRAQ. AFTER HE GOT IN THE SENATE HE VOTED FOR MORE MILITARY IN IRAQ. GET YOUR FACTS.
Hillary's ship is sinking. SHE'S going to get everything she deserves!
This is a call out to ALL Hillary followers, we the People of the United States are ready and willing to accept you with open arms.
Susan above – I agree with you!
But – Obama will be fine. I am sure security is beefing up for his protection!
Just keep going Obama!
Just one thing.. I'm still believe Hillary is the men for the job!!!!
....Judas
Someone actually has a brain and used it for the better of the democratic party. Be prepared to have someone take the dagger out of your back that Hilliary and Bill will give you; along with the verbal plumage of Judas slurs..
He must have gotten offered a postion in the "Obama" Black House...is he black????
there is a delusional disorder going on. hillary clinton keeps getting her supporters hope that she can win.
NEVER UNDER ESTIMATE THE POWER OF DENIEL.
the contest is over hillary. please stop lying to us.
liz.
-former supporter of clinton who now rides the Obama train.
wow!!! Big story!!!! uhhh... who is Gabriel Guerra-Mondragon.....?
Go Obama!!!! On to the White House!!!
Mike T
There was a report on Yahoo news that the Clinton camp did NOT correctly report their debt totals. They failed to add the $5 million to the $10.00 DEBT total.
I'm not sure anymore what her exact debt is, but I know for a fact from my neice that it's a BIG problem, their in serious financial debt and the money raised in PA does even come close to wiping her debts if you add her April debts too.
Wow... that's scary.
We all know Hillary would now be our nominee... but for the race card playing and the primary fixing by the DNC.
She is slightly behind ... which is doing REAL good, given all the handicaps thrown in her way.
Big mistake. You must be blind if you can't see how Clinton can't win the popular vote. There's not way in hell I will vote for Obama, so you just made a big mistake.
The Voters will decide
Lyn-NJ
Welcome aboard sir ...may you live long and thank you .
Owl
ELVIS PRESLEY WOULDNT GO WITH O.B. AND HIS RACIST HATERS. HE WOULD GO WITH HRC BECAUSE SHE HAS THE QUALIFICATIONS. DONT EVEN COMPARE THE KING TO O.B.
WOW!
Don't hate.... Congratulate...... OBAMA 08////
This is the first election I vote for who I believe will be good for others. That's right I don't need anything either candidate is selling. This time it's not about me. It's good to be independent in this democratic republic.
This will be the 8th time I have asked in some form or another so pay attention Libs. Hillaryites and Obamanites. Post one thing either has done in congress since their election. I'm waiting???
THIS IS A VERY SMART MAN! NUFF SAID!!!!!
Oh, I don't know you personally Gabriel Guerra-Mondragon but I love your decision to be on the side of reason! God bless you! America bless you! I bless you! God bless everyone who is honest, upright and can speak the truth!
FINALLY!!
Democrats in '08