Chelsea breakfasts with 21-year-old “super delegate”
posted at 3:31 pm on February 11, 2008 by Bryan
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I won’t use the word that David Shuster and Keith Olbermann used because it was out of line and because I like my blogging privileges, but, uh, well, uh, just read the story.
Jason Rae is a typical junior in college.
He spends several hours a day in class at Marquette University in Wisconsin where he is majoring in history and political science. He is closely following the Marquette basketball team and has the Golden Eagles’ schedule memorized.
But not many 21-year-olds start their Monday with a personal breakfast with Chelsea Clinton, as Rae did this morning at the student union at the nearby University of Milwaukee.
Rae got the one-on-one treatment from the former — and possibly future — first daughter because he is a Democratic National Committee member from Wisconsin and thus a “super delegate,” one of the 796 free agents who can back any candidate in the race for the Democratic nomination.
The dude’s been getting pestered by pols on his phone too.
Rae has been called on his cell phone by former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright who tried to woo him to the Clinton side and Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, who was pushing for Rae to endorse Obama…
Former President Clinton called Rae on his cell phone, Jan. 25, the night before the South Carolina primary.
Rae was about to head out to dinner with friends when his phone rang and the screen said, “Number withheld.” The voice on the other end said: “Please hold for the former president” and then a familiar voice said “Hey Jason, it’s Bill here.”
“I started to think, is this real? I am a junior in college and Bill Clinton is talking to me?” Rae said as he recalled the phone call.
Rae says he won’t endorse until Feb 19 and will base his super delegate vote on electability. Which probably means that in spite of Chelsea’s breakfast and Elvis’ phone call, he’ll end up super delegating for Obama.
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Somebody please date her, and take her out of the campaign!
infidelpride on February 11, 2008 at 3:32 PM
Democracy at work, baby. Voters, Schmoters. It’s all about the super delegates. Doesn’t get more any more democratic 796 people deciding the dem nominee!
Shtetl G on February 11, 2008 at 3:35 PM
Big Pimpin
The Race Card on February 11, 2008 at 3:36 PM
Bender: Ah, computer dating. It’s like pimping but you rarely have to use the phrase “upside your head.”
Leela: Bender, this is stupid. Why would anyone come to you for romantic help?
Bender: Hey! Don’t make me go upside your head!
lorien1973 on February 11, 2008 at 3:36 PM
How does one become a super-delegate at 21? That’s very interesting in and of itself.
DiannaD on February 11, 2008 at 3:38 PM
The scent of cigars in the smoke-filled room has been replaced by the sweet, familiar smell of waffles.
calbear on February 11, 2008 at 3:39 PM
Superdelegates, LOL, you just know they are going to screw things up somehow.
WisCon on February 11, 2008 at 3:39 PM
Meanwhile, back at the Hall of Delegates…
James on February 11, 2008 at 3:40 PM
See, Jason Rae’s smart enough to play it cool and let the politicians court him for an endorsement, rather than running out there to fall in line.
Conservatives could learn a thing or two there.
see-dubya on February 11, 2008 at 3:40 PM
I can not imagine sitting across the breakfast table from her.
Wade on February 11, 2008 at 3:41 PM
Poor guy – having to look at her while he eats.
yo on February 11, 2008 at 3:41 PM
Am I the only one who finds Chelsea strangely attractive? I mean, I know she’s a Clinton, but she’s pretty cute.
Shivv on February 11, 2008 at 3:42 PM
Faster than a speeding pollster…
Able to leap tall primaries in a single bound…
More powerful than a brokered convention…
Frozen Tex on February 11, 2008 at 3:43 PM
She’s gotten much prettier, Shivv.
see-dubya on February 11, 2008 at 3:44 PM
After the herculean effort to get her there, yeah, she is pretty cute. I wouldn’t kick her out of bed for eating crackers…
liquidflorian on February 11, 2008 at 3:44 PM
By being a delegate at 17.
amerpundit on February 11, 2008 at 3:45 PM
I don’t think you’d have to worry about crumbs in the first place.
James on February 11, 2008 at 3:47 PM
He’s going to cast his ballot based on his (21 year old) concept of electability. I guess one couldn’t expect him to have deeply studied the issues or anything.
funky chicken on February 11, 2008 at 3:47 PM
Well, put a positive spin on the word then. Like say, Pimptastic!
Yes and you need take off the goggles. I’m prompted . . .
geckomon on February 11, 2008 at 3:47 PM
I’ll repeat my great fear, 8 more years of Billary, Chelsea will be 35. Constitutionally eligable to run for President, the dynasty can continue. She’s getting her political feet wet now and 16 years of being the first daughter gives her more qualifications than Hillary has.
Les in NC on February 11, 2008 at 3:48 PM
Make-up works wonders just like beer eyes. Look at her old lady with and without the makeup.
Wade on February 11, 2008 at 3:48 PM
No,nononononononononono….. Not “First Daddy” hanging around the White House…..
Frozen Tex on February 11, 2008 at 3:52 PM
Thacker, you’re warned.
Bryan on February 11, 2008 at 3:53 PM
Yeah.
ronsfi on February 11, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Ya know, that’s an awful visual given that PRESIDENT CLINTON is a superdelegate too. Anyone wanna picture him handing out cigars?
Yeah, me neither
scottm on February 11, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Super delegates=Chicago 1968×10!
tazmebro on February 11, 2008 at 3:56 PM
Would Michelle melt inside if she got a call from Bill and throw you off the blog except to come back and beg forgiveness from Her Thighness?
That guy should tell Chelsea that her hair is pimpin’ hot.
pedestrian on February 11, 2008 at 3:57 PM
I didn’t even think of that. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
calbear on February 11, 2008 at 3:57 PM
Well, I hate to say it, but at least it’s a young person involved in politics. We should be glad of that anyway. Still like the saying: “If you are not a Liberal when your young, you have no heart. If your not a conservative when your grown, you have no brain!”
kcd on February 11, 2008 at 3:58 PM
Plastic Pimpin’
Wade on February 11, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Bigger joke about the super-delegates is who they are. Anyone seen the list?
President Carter
President Clinton
Vice President Gore
Senator Clinton
and a veritable who’s who in the DNC. It truly IS the establishment.
scottm on February 11, 2008 at 3:59 PM
He’s a real charmer.
The Race Card on February 11, 2008 at 4:01 PM
Chelsea is a WEBB HUBBELL Love-Child Mess…….
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21615320@N06/2183970420/
And Had PLASTIC SURGERY to Alter Her Facial Features to LOOK DIFFERENT from her Dad….
http://cosmetic-makeovers.com/2007/10/31/plastic-surgery-for-chelsea-clinton
http://www.goodplasticsurgery.com/archives/004880.html
Clintons Lie……….
awesum on February 11, 2008 at 4:01 PM
As cute as a cuddly grizzly.
There’s a good thing to teach kids…’Hey! Bears are friendly! Go up and let ‘em give you a big hug! Put some honey on your face and let them lick it off! Bears love kids with honey on their heads! They love honey-head kids!’ – Brian Regan
shick on February 11, 2008 at 4:02 PM
If they go that route, it will divide their party worse that the GOP is divided now. One can only hope.
Les in NC on February 11, 2008 at 4:02 PM
Superdelegates- reminds me of the Simpson’s episode in which Homer becomes union boss.
“Does it pay anything?”
“No”
“DOH!”
“Unless you’re crooked”
“WOO HOO!”
Hollowpoint on February 11, 2008 at 4:03 PM
What elese are we supposed to think about this?!?!?
GOOD GRIEF!
How long before a Clinton campaign staffer says that Hill and Bill had nothing to do with this and that Chelsea was acting on her own????
Talon on February 11, 2008 at 4:04 PM
There are no differences between them on the issues. Electability is actually the only thing that distinguishes Obama from Hillary. Other than being married to the Clenis, of course.
Athanasius on February 11, 2008 at 4:07 PM
She’s a campaign operative, but no one’s allowed to use the same language they use against other political operatives (and the press can’t ask her questions) because she’s Clinton’s daughter (now 27), and she used to be under 21.
I have two words for that: B___ S___ !
petefrt on February 11, 2008 at 4:09 PM
Les, the Democratic Party IS divided. It’s a 50:50 split. Even if it’s 48:48 +-4, it’s divided, and every day that passes makes that division more entrenched.
Remember, the far left is highly motivated and fueled by political alienation stemming back decades in some cases. At the very least (as evidenced by the current impeach Cheney effort) they’re still wiggin about something that happened 10yrs ago! This is a demographic that digs its heels in HARD, and time is making it even more so.
Moreover, the super-delegates can’t win/can’t lose. Dems are hoping the super-delegates will “vote whoever has the most votes” unless of course their candidate has more delegates-then they want “who has the most delegates.” No matter which way a super-delegate votes, they will piss off half the party. Given that they know they’re gonna catch a lotta grief for however they vote, they might as well vote for their own benefit.
After all, it’s not like Democratic leaders have a history of voting for the interest of their constituents or their country. They carry the party line HARD (see also the-war-is-lost, Bush Lied, blah blah blah).
Look, it’s effectively already in the hands of the super-delegates. It’s in their hands, and their hands will vote for their own interests-not their constituents, their states, their nation, or even their party. They are personally power hungry first and foremost (especially the “establishment” element of the DNC).
It’s LET’S MAKE A DEAL time!!!
scottm on February 11, 2008 at 4:10 PM
I got a recorded message from Bill Clinton last night. At least I think it was recorded. Anyway, I told him off and hung up. Yeah, Chelsea is an attractive young woman. However, as the Book of Proverbs says, “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.” [31:30]
Just thought I’d throw that in there.
manwithblackhat on February 11, 2008 at 4:10 PM
Well that’s just pimperiffic, it’s a pimpalanche
Buttercup on February 11, 2008 at 4:11 PM
Chelsea: I just wanted to give you the key points as to why a Hillary candidacy would be best for our party.
David: And those points are?
Chelse: (pulling up her shirt) Just get a load of these babies!
stonemeister on February 11, 2008 at 4:12 PM
I was talking with some friends yesterday. They had been to the Washington dem caucus. None of them had anything good to say about Shrillary. They were in the bag for the New Rock Star. The Iceberg is in big trouble with “the folks,” as O’Reilly likes to say.
Mallard T. Drake on February 11, 2008 at 4:13 PM
It’s the last time you’ll ever get to see these, Michael!
(gratuitous and obscure Arrested Development reference)
Mallard T. Drake on February 11, 2008 at 4:15 PM
DNC Super-Delegate: Just another way for high status Democrats to say “I know what’s better for you”.
natesnake on February 11, 2008 at 4:18 PM
My thinking is (and I’m not saying I’m not wrong) if they use the Super D thing to take votes away from Obama, their African American base will cry foul. If it takes votes away from Billary, so will the feminists. The same thing if Billary tries to count Florida and Michigan, everyone agreed before Hillary won (against not committed in MI) to not count those delegates. Either way they isolate a portion of their voting base.
Les in NC on February 11, 2008 at 4:18 PM
Hmm… I don’t have much interest in this thread, but given the potential for multiple bannings it could generate, it might be worth sticking around for…
Having breakfast with a superdelegate isn’t exactly the most scandalous behavior the Clintons have been involved with, and going after Chelsea is a bit sleazy- at least for HA.
Hollowpoint on February 11, 2008 at 4:18 PM
No accounting for taste – I’m sorry, I couldn’t be around her for fear of blurting out a “heeeehaaaaaw” at her.
That’ terrible, I know…
mksmithwriter on February 11, 2008 at 4:19 PM
Okay Bryan, what do Thacker do to incur your wrath? I’m interested only so I may avoid future warnings……
Alamo on February 11, 2008 at 4:20 PM
SO right. With Dems it’s all about ’status’ going back to their Federalist roots.
WIth Repubs it’s all about the money…
mksmithwriter on February 11, 2008 at 4:21 PM
Was he allowed to ask a question?
ThePrez on February 11, 2008 at 4:22 PM
Nothing like a little whoring around for votes…
And while her looks have improved, she still looks like she applies her lipstick with a roller.
D2Boston on February 11, 2008 at 4:22 PM
From the mising Thacker and CP posts, it looks like I missed some fireworks. Good. None of us need HotAir to turn into a right-wing version of Huffpo.
I’m of two minds regarding the wierd ways in which Chelsea is featured in the campaign. On the one hand, nobody could possibly expect her to stay out of the spotlight. She’s smart, obviously favors her mom, and is well into her adult years. It would be wierd if she didn’t campaign for Senator Clinton.
I’m also inclined to give her a pass for having to grow up in the public spotlight of Monicagate. It can’t have been easy to have Billy Jeff and Shrillary for parents.
On the other hand, I would personally never ask a twenty-something daughter to dine one-on-one with a college guy for the sake of my career. That is simply cringe-worthy.
Seriously — could anyone imagine George Bush asking Barb or Jenna to do such a thing?
I always hoped that Chelsea would rebel against her liberal parents by enrolling in West Point or the Air Force Academy. My advice: Chelsea, it’s not to late to drop out of the media spotlight and try for officer training school.
Anton on February 11, 2008 at 4:23 PM
Actually I think she’s turned into an amazing hottie as she’s hit her middle and late 20’s.
Problem is she’s still a blended Billary. Which makes me puke.
So the dilemma I face when I look at her is I simultaneously have two halves of myself having opposite reactions:
One half: Says “Oooooh” and drools.
Other half: Says “Ewwwwwwww” and shudders in revulsion.
It’s a conundrum.
Shirotayama on February 11, 2008 at 4:25 PM
You shouldn’t punish the child for the sins, misdemeanors, and felonies of the father (and mother, for that matter.)
Chelsea couldn’t choose her parents. Quite frankly she should get a MEDAL for having to deal with her parents EVERY DAY of her formative years. I shudder to think what village living did to her.
BKennedy on February 11, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Schuester was right.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 11, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Indeed. I don’t begrudge the Clintons the campaigning of their daughter. Nor do I condone the labeling of that as pimping or do I believe the press is entitled to interview her.
Spirit of 1776 on February 11, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Great points. I hear a lot of Dems. wanting the Bush twins to enlist in his war. Hillary voted for the war. I haven’t heard one call for Chelsea to sign up.
Les in NC on February 11, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Here’s a picture of the doll they gave to Chelsea to play with while her mum was out getting her “35 years of public service“.
jaime on February 11, 2008 at 4:28 PM
The Super Delegate is a manifestation of the narcism of the democrat party.
regal on February 11, 2008 at 4:29 PM
I volunteer. I know she was kind of awkward when her dad was in office, but she’s gotten HOT!
MadisonConservative on February 11, 2008 at 4:32 PM
This whole superdelegate thing.
Liberals pride themselves on being so danged egalitarian.
But it’s really ALL nothing but WINDOW DRESSING.
(Caps for emphasis, not yelling.)
Our way is better: Winner take all.
Their way of divvying up delegates based on percentage is actually a very egalitarian way of trying to be fair, but of course in true liberal democratic fashion they muck it all up by having “superdelegates” to decide who’s best for the public, whether the voting public agreed with it or not. In other words, B.O. could win a serious majority of the delegates, but not enough to trump the superdelegates. If all the superdelegates are in Hitlery’s back pocket, she basically still buys the nomination even though the public voted otherwise.
How utterly “Democratic”. It comes back to “We know what’s best for you. Go ahead and think for yourselves as long as it matches what we’re thinking, otherwise, we’ll decide for you.”
Just doesn’t seem particularly in keeping with the spirit of the founding fathers, does it?
Shirotayama on February 11, 2008 at 4:35 PM
I’m sure after breakfast this kid was probably more convinced than ever to vote Obama.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 11, 2008 at 4:35 PM
“A woman is an occasional pleasure, but a cigar is always a smoke.”
Groucho Marx
abinitioadinfinitum on February 11, 2008 at 4:36 PM
Here’s a little history lesson from Wikipedia (yeah I know it’s not the most reliable source but…)
The will of a few can usurp the choice of many.
natesnake on February 11, 2008 at 4:40 PM
What makes me think this guy could drop out of school and still have a job for the Clinton Mob for the rest of his life?
Heck, he might end up in the White House next year.
Remember the first 18 months of BJ’s days? ( how could anyone forget) they hired every crony and part time friend they ever had.
shooter on February 11, 2008 at 4:44 PM
I’m a big Federalist and believe the states should choose their destiny, but the problem is that a very small minority in some states (mine included) use caucuses instead of popular vote with a winner take all approach. It sucks.
It would be nice if all states were a popular vote with a portion of delegates divided. That seems more fair.
Hey, that’s just my opinion.
natesnake on February 11, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Yes, Chelsea’s hot.
Actually, I always thought she got a bum rap before. I’m disappointed she’s gone the way she has politically, though. Thought there was hope for her.
Tommygun on February 11, 2008 at 4:46 PM
I wonder who thought the same thing? Only she was just a lowly intern.
roux on February 11, 2008 at 4:46 PM
You date it! I don’t want it.
http://i26.tinypic.com/6pchnt.jpg
Chakra Hammer on February 11, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Super Delegate = Party Pooper
fogw on February 11, 2008 at 4:47 PM
Phew, looking at that pic makes me think that Mac was wrong about Janet Reno.
Pax americana on February 11, 2008 at 4:49 PM
Reread that quote. Mondale got more votes. Mondale got more delegates (even not including superdelegates). Mondale won. Perhaps the final delegate count was misleadingly lopsided, but the democratic Democratic will was not usurped.
calbear on February 11, 2008 at 4:50 PM
Yes, Chelsea’s hot.
Tommygun on February 11, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Compared to a rotting corpse.
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 11, 2008 at 4:50 PM
If our favorite socialist bimbo gets the nod, get used to this look ladies, http://www.flickr.com/photos/21615320@N06/2091715592/in/photostream/
Alden Pyle on February 11, 2008 at 4:52 PM
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0eR3dha2OcaYa
Chakra Hammer on February 11, 2008 at 4:52 PM
Calbear, reread my quote:
My point is that the popular vote can be tampered with.
natesnake on February 11, 2008 at 4:53 PM
Anybody remember Amy Carter? Chelsea is cute…compared…
kcd on February 11, 2008 at 4:53 PM
She needs some chapstick…baaad!
kcd on February 11, 2008 at 4:55 PM
The current process feels like a screw job. The workings of which could be manipulated by a few people.
natesnake on February 11, 2008 at 4:56 PM
Who let the dogs out? Who..? who… ? who.? who?
She needs a paper bag. >:}
Chakra Hammer on February 11, 2008 at 4:57 PM
Hold it … HOLD IT!!!!
A 21-year old college junior is a Democratic Super-Delegate?????
How in the tarnation did THAT happen? They have been telling us for weeks now in the MSM that SuperDelegates were elected officials, old-time party-hacks and various members of the Party Establishment. But a 21-year old college junior??????
Ummmmm…. just how messed up IS the Democratic party anyway?
Always Right on February 11, 2008 at 4:59 PM
Good to see the sentiment of everyone making cracks about her.
You stay classy. Makes Hot Air look a lot different from places like DU.
For the dimwitted jackasses not realizing that I’m addressing them, that was sarcasm.
MadisonConservative on February 11, 2008 at 4:59 PM
I really shouldn’t but…..
“Last time I saw a mouth like that, it had a hook in it.”
Rodney Dangerfield
RIP
natesnake on February 11, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Federalists are big central government freaks! They oppose states’ rights over Fed rights.
Dude.
mksmithwriter on February 11, 2008 at 5:00 PM
And you need a diaper.
MadisonConservative on February 11, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Eggs Benedict
Kini on February 11, 2008 at 5:02 PM
He was elected at the age of 17 in Wisconsin. Apparently he campainged and beat a sitting state house delegate and a union leader for the position.
He reminds me of the slogan PICK FLICK!
natesnake on February 11, 2008 at 5:02 PM
So is Marie Jana Korbelová (Madeleine Albright) and Janet Reno.
Wade on February 11, 2008 at 5:03 PM
I hope you’re joking. If so, I’m not sure where the joke is aside from saying giving the opposite of the Federalist position as what they believe.
Hollowpoint on February 11, 2008 at 5:03 PM
You are correct. I had a brain fart.
natesnake on February 11, 2008 at 5:04 PM
Sorry…I know it’s wrong…but…it…it’s just HUMAN nature. Like Bill Clinton, I know God will forgive me on my death bed…
THAT is sarcasm.
But, reality is, by most people with 20/20 vision…Chelsea’s heehaw ugly.
But, like anyone with any intelligence and compassion, she has the equal value of any hot babe…as long as we’re not talking looks!
Handsome Smitty – as some call me…in a strangely sarcastic tone…
mksmithwriter on February 11, 2008 at 5:04 PM
You know why Chelsea is so ugly? Because Janet Reno is her father.
Andy in Agoura Hills on February 11, 2008 at 5:05 PM
It’s not our fault she has the perfect face for radio.
Buttercup on February 11, 2008 at 5:05 PM
And you’re Steve McQueen?
Thought not. Go sit in the corner.
MadisonConservative on February 11, 2008 at 5:06 PM
He is a member of the Party Establishment. Since the age of 17, no less.
Firstly, it’s not “tampering” any more than Bush’s 2000 victory was a “tampering” of the vote. If your point is that the majority or plurality can lose, that’s known; I merely pointed out that your example is poor in illustrating the point.
calbear on February 11, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Great. More and more reason every day not to read this blog. You people are pathetic.
MadisonConservative on February 11, 2008 at 5:07 PM
I’m talking the original definition of Federalism! Yes, they were about money – but more about POWER and CONTROL – look it up.
Federalism by mean shared power between central and localized governments, but their is a philosophy on who is the ultimate authority!
mksmithwriter on February 11, 2008 at 5:10 PM
Don’t take it so personal – if you look like her we wouldn’t we’d be the last to point it out.
Dude…lighten up!!!
mksmithwriter on February 11, 2008 at 5:11 PM
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