Unity like you can’t believe: Hillary advisers skipping The One’s speech
posted at 3:15 pm on August 25, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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Want to know how well the Unity Fest has worked? So far, the first achievement of Democratic Brotherhood Week is that some siblings have decided they have better events to attend. Senior advisers to Hillary Clinton will not attend Barack Obama’s splashy acceptance speech at Invesco Field on Thursday, choosing to leave the convention when Hillary does:
A number of Sen. Hillary Clinton’s top advisers will not be staying in Denver long enough to hear Barack Obama accept the nomination for president, according to sources familiar with their schedules.
Clinton will deliver her speech Tuesday night. She will hold a private meeting with her top financial supporters Wednesday at noon, and will thank her delegates at an event that afternoon. Former president Bill Clinton will speak that night. Several of Hillary Clinton’s supporters are then planning to leave town. Among them, Terry McAuliffe, Clinton’s campaign chairman, and longtime supporters Steve Rattner and Maureen White. Another of Clinton’s top New York fundraisers, Alan Patricof, did not make the trip to Denver.
Earlier today, Hillary and Obama put out a joint press release accusing reporters of not knowing the facts when they wrote about continuing and deepening tensions between the Obama and Clinton camps. Perhaps, but their show of unity doesn’t quite mesh with advisers — and fundraisers — bailing out of the historic lovefest at Invesco. What other event could possibly take precedence over Obama’s acceptance speech? Washing their hair?
Their words say, “Unity”, but their actions say “split”.
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I’m sure it’s so they have time to get the congratulatory cake ready for afterwards.
Chuck Schick on August 25, 2008 at 3:17 PM
She can’t push this too far if she wants the nomination next time.
pseudonominus on August 25, 2008 at 3:18 PM
Strike now and name Palin as the VP. Fortune favors the bold Mr. Maverick. You want the White House, then show America how a winner leads.
D0WNT0WN on August 25, 2008 at 3:18 PM
Maybe they were put off by the high ticket prices….
rw on August 25, 2008 at 3:19 PM
One of two things:
1) Clitnon plays good cop
2) Clinton plays bad cop
I think her people are way too ramped up to let Hilly go half-hearted in either direction.
sven10077 on August 25, 2008 at 3:19 PM
Hehehehehe
Elizabetty on August 25, 2008 at 3:22 PM
There’s going to be many vacant seats at the DNC Thursday, as her supporters follow.
Think_b4_speaking on August 25, 2008 at 3:23 PM
And he can do that by playing identity politics and putting a novice a heartbeat away from the presidency?
Elizabetty on August 25, 2008 at 3:23 PM
Naw, I think the idea of doing volunteer work for Barry’s campaign in order to qualify for a ticket may have just been too much.:)
a capella on August 25, 2008 at 3:23 PM
+1
Think_b4_speaking on August 25, 2008 at 3:24 PM
So Hillary Clinton is not going to be at Invesco Field? Will she be making any joint appearances with Obama this week?
Mark1971 on August 25, 2008 at 3:24 PM
Who is the warmup act for The One Thursday evening?
EconomicNeocon on August 25, 2008 at 3:24 PM
Hillary needs him to lose so she can say “I told you so”.
YTZGal on August 25, 2008 at 3:24 PM
Will we see a half empty stadium by the end of this?
My guess is that whoever does still want to go and doesn’t have tickets, should just show up and they’ll get in for free.
Dusty on August 25, 2008 at 3:24 PM
Hey, us girls gotta get our hair done some time. Obama probably tried to charge them 10 grand for their tickets or something.
funky chicken on August 25, 2008 at 3:25 PM
It’s starting to appear that instead of being able to demand hours in exchange for ducats, Barry may have to pay bribes.
EconomicNeocon on August 25, 2008 at 3:26 PM
I’m guessing they’ll use CG effects like China did for their Olympics opening ceremony to give us the illusion the stadium is packed!
BoSox_or_Bust on August 25, 2008 at 3:27 PM
Maybe they don’t want to her the ummm uhhh ahhh’s anymore then we do?
Did they fix that teleprompter yet?
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 3:28 PM
I’m sure she has a long list of better things to do! After all, its only 4 years until the next election.
indianaconservative on August 25, 2008 at 3:29 PM
Obama might be mad about this. As a “favor”, I heard he asked Teddy to drive them to the airport, taking as many bridges as possible.
TheWasteLand on August 25, 2008 at 3:29 PM
Perhaps they can fill them with visiting German tourists. Do they serve beer at Invesco Field?
ihasurnominashun on August 25, 2008 at 3:30 PM
In honor of party unity, they’re allowing only plastic knives at the convention.
Cicero43 on August 25, 2008 at 3:31 PM
Palin has executive experience, she’s an ACTUAL reformer, she’s a conservative, and she’s someone regular Americans can relate to. McCain doesn’t need any more gravitas or gray hairs.
D0WNT0WN on August 25, 2008 at 3:31 PM
UNITE!UNTIE!
hillbillyjim on August 25, 2008 at 3:31 PM
So the PUMA’s aren’t just a bunch of rogue-working class delegates, but Hillary’s inner circle. If she really wanted to put a stop to this, she would. Hillary wants Obama to lose so bad, she’ll probably vote for McCain secretly.
CanadianGuy on August 25, 2008 at 3:33 PM
Is that the rallying cry for ‘Dyslexics for Palin’?
Think_b4_speaking on August 25, 2008 at 3:34 PM
I’m sure they just don’t want to put themselves at risk of fainting over St. Barack’s amazing new and unique platform of Hope, Change and tax increases.
Hollowpoint on August 25, 2008 at 3:34 PM
You are the type of female that would never vote for another female, aren’t you?
talk about being bigoted.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 3:34 PM
Upon announcing her, Maverick should diffuse the experience argument by acknowledging her short term in office but say that the time is coming to pass the baton to a new generation of conservative leaders and serving as VP will give her the experience to take the reins in eight years.
Kafir on August 25, 2008 at 3:35 PM
As I posted earlier today at the bottom of a long string of comments, it’s all in the timing.
Hillary needs to watch the dance, pay attention to the spin, read the mojo moves, and time her answer perfectly for maximum impact.
Kind of like this:
http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/HKHolyDiver/?action=view¤t=CapoeiraFighter.flv
;-)
Yoop on August 25, 2008 at 3:35 PM
Hillary doesnt want to be around when all hell breaks loose thats all. Can you blame her?
I dont. Have you seen what left wingers do on their emotional, drug enduced rages? I wish that upon nobody, even a Clinton.
TheHat on August 25, 2008 at 3:35 PM
Perhaps they won’t need that big ol’ football field after all.
tonylipsey on August 25, 2008 at 3:36 PM
UNITY!
polarbear1876 on August 25, 2008 at 3:37 PM
Meanwhile the GOP is firmly and solidly behind John McCain. Or is Juan McCan’t or McShamnesty or what’s the cute little name you call him?
How come Ron Paul wasn’t invited to speak at the RNC convention?
WestCoastLibtard on August 25, 2008 at 3:38 PM
what? no fist-bump from hillary?
scrubjay on August 25, 2008 at 3:38 PM
Not since the hogs ate Momma have I had this much fun!
james hooker on August 25, 2008 at 3:39 PM
No, it is a celebration of all of the ‘love’ coming out of Denver.
hillbillyjim on August 25, 2008 at 3:39 PM
I wanna see some McCain signs in the crowd Thursday night!
CP on August 25, 2008 at 3:41 PM
Do not pick Palin. To understand why, you have to understand female psychology.
Right now, female supporters of Hillary feel abandoned, the victims of misogyny. They were so close to their ultimate goal: getting a woman elected as President. Then Hillary lost by the slimmest of margins. Still there was hope of reaching their #2 goal: getting a woman elected as Vice-President. Now Obama has chosen another man to be Vice-President.
This is a time of vulnerability and fright for the female Hillary supporter. Like a mama bear backed into a cave with her cubs, she is ready to fight savagely against the One who has hurt her.
If McCain nominates a woman, the female voter will feel a mixture of relief and sadness. Sure, a woman could be elected, but it was not the one that she was fighting for all along. Great angst and mixed feelings then result in turbulence. The final result will be confusion, rage, sadness, and grief, with women splitting their votes 48/48/2 Obama/McCain/other.
The net result of picking Palin would be no gender gap advantage for McCain.
Now let’s say McCain picks Romney. The female voter will look around and realize that after they came that close, after all that hard work, there will be no woman elected as President or Vice-President. The result will be pure rage. This rage will be directed at the one who ruined the hopes and dreams of women everywhere: the One, Obama. He will be blamed for beating Hillary in the primaries, and then not picking her as his VP. He will be the target of their rage, and McCain will stand to benefit more than if he picked Palin.
This is female psychology at work. McCain will get nothing out of the Palin pick. Palin has only been governor for a year and a half, and before that she was mayor of a small town. She’s not national ticket material.
McCain/Romney.
indythinker on August 25, 2008 at 3:41 PM
A half empty stadium for the one? not likely. Now we know why all of Denvers homeless were getting haircuts. perhaps they will also train them to do the new Goatse Obama salute as well….
merryprankster23 on August 25, 2008 at 3:42 PM
BTW, are there any female Hot Air commenters who want McCain to pick Palin, or is this a male Hot Air phenomenon?
indythinker on August 25, 2008 at 3:42 PM
I am sure they decided that once Biden was named VP there wouldn’t be any room left at the stadium, what with the two egos that will be on stage and all – They might as well leave town before it gets too crowded. Plus, it gives them the jump on planning time for Hill’s next run at the White House.
InTheBellyoftheBeast on August 25, 2008 at 3:43 PM
Palin might make a great VP in time but not this year she isn’t known well enough outside of Alaska to be effective,not knockin her just saying if it wasn’t for here and LGF I wouldn’t know who she is,so give her time to get known around the country and let her lose in 4 yrs. besides the polls show if McCain picked a woman VP it wouldn’t help his chances it would hurt them.He needs to pick a pro-life VP with strong economics background to shore up his admitted lack in that area sorry but just MHO
tee866 on August 25, 2008 at 3:44 PM
As Barack Obama climbed the steps to speak at the DNC convention at Mile High stadium in Denver a multiple of tornadoes suddenly erupted sending the crowds of Obama faithful running for cover. Obama himself was filmed cowering under the main speakers stand weeping as he cried out for his white grandmother as he wet himself and…well…filled his pants. There was a report of an “un-godly cackle” that proceeded the storms along with pink clad women flying through the air on “brooms”. This, however, was quickly dismissed by Nancy Pelosi as something that “crazy Catholics” are spreading.
MSNBC has hailed Obama’s courage in the face of this onslaught as proof of his ability to lead America in a new direction.
sabbott on August 25, 2008 at 3:45 PM
I am female, live in Alaska.. so I guess I don’t qualify. Sarah has done well here for Alaska. I have no problems letting the Nation share her with my State. I think she would be great.
But then again, I think she is better because she has done some great stuff…. sorry all.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 3:45 PM
What’s the problem? I plan on skipping it too.
rbj on August 25, 2008 at 3:46 PM
Pray for hail.
Akzed on August 25, 2008 at 3:46 PM
Pray for a teleprompter malfunction.
hillbillyjim on August 25, 2008 at 3:49 PM
LOL you are talking to a BHO supporter.
hill lets dance to the beat and pray for the ummmm’s to flow well!
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 3:51 PM
That just didn’t make any sense. I didn’t read any of that into her comment.
a capella on August 25, 2008 at 3:53 PM
“A number of Sen. Hillary Clinton’s top advisers will not be staying in Denver long enough to hear Barack Obama accept the nomination for president, according to sources familiar with their schedules.
Clinton will deliver her speech Tuesday night. She will hold a private meeting with her top financial supporters Wednesday at noon letting them know that she will be running again in 2012 and she hopes they will continue to supoprt her until that time, and will thank her delegates at a secret
anevent that afternoon. Former president Bill Clinton will also speak that night and make the point that Hillary will be back. Several of Hillary Clinton’s supporters are then planning to leave town to begin conspiring how they will bring down The One and lay the groundwork for Hillary 2012. Among them, Terry McAuliffe, Clinton’s campaign chairman, and longtime supporters Steve Rattner and Maureen White. Another of Clinton’s top New York fundraisers, Alan Patricof, did not make the trip to Denver.”DerKrieger on August 25, 2008 at 3:53 PM
I might not be a woman.
But I’m a Democrat and a gay guy (and, obviously, a Hillary supporter) which is close enough. ;) And I will honest-to-god door-to-door for McCain should he pick Palin.
lansing quaker on August 25, 2008 at 3:54 PM
a cap, you didn’t read the others in a different thread.
Trust me.
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Wow upinak, you mean you’re a woman and yet manage to overcome your “female psychology” as indythinker put it and support Palin. I’m stunned.
D0WNT0WN on August 25, 2008 at 3:55 PM
I’m still a little shocked over Hillary’s inability to raise money for debt retirement. Usually, they have felons, and Chinese army officers lined up to give them money.
newbee on August 25, 2008 at 3:56 PM
Lansing,
“But I’m a Democrat and a gay guy (and, obviously, a Hillary supporter) which is close enough. ;) And I will honest-to-god door-to-door for McCain should he pick Palin.”
Why would Palin as VP nominee make a difference?
exhelodrvr on August 25, 2008 at 3:57 PM
As a female HA commenter I have absolutely no problem with Palin, just not this time around. I also think that the Hillary backers aren’t stupid and they would regard a female VP pick as some pretty obvious pandering on McCain’s part.
tschenkel on August 25, 2008 at 3:58 PM
70,000 people giving the Obamanation the big zero secret handshake at the stadium, priceless.
eaglewingz08 on August 25, 2008 at 3:58 PM
They’re getting out before the fire hits the fan.
You know, burning cars, riots in the streets, human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together… MASS HYSTERIA!
(Sorry, couldn’t resist.)
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 25, 2008 at 3:59 PM
exhel,
I love Palin’s stance on the issues. And while this might not be such a hot topic over here, Palin’s done more for tangible LGBT rights than Obama himself!
I’m already trending McCain based on how the DNC dealt with my Primary and the stupid Biden pick. But Palin on the ticket would make me actively campaign Republican.
I just wanted to share that comment with you all. I’m loving this blog more and more. Please don’t crucify me; dailykos had already done that to me ages ago. :)
lansing quaker on August 25, 2008 at 4:00 PM
How is this news?
They’ll make an early exit from the convention just like almost every other advisor-to-the-runner-up at every other leadership convention in every democracy across the globe since the earth began.
Yawn.
Dave Rywall on August 25, 2008 at 4:00 PM
Indythinker is correct. Let female ire contine to be directed at The One. The One isn’t going to get much of a bounce out of the convention and Hilldog’s supporters will just continue to say “we told you so”. Palin needs time and this cycle will get her name out there nationally. Look for her to be widely consulted and visible in the coming years re the energy debate.
MajorKong on August 25, 2008 at 4:01 PM
This female supports Palin. Even though she’s beautiful.
And, to a previous commenter. Everyone is a novice at President or Vice-President when they are elected the first time.
texette on August 25, 2008 at 4:01 PM
When asked about the PUMA effect, BHO said it didn’t matter, he wore Nikes
flyoverland on August 25, 2008 at 4:02 PM
Stunner!
upinak on August 25, 2008 at 4:04 PM
One word: Thunderstorm.
nukemhill on August 25, 2008 at 4:07 PM
Excellent comment.
NaCly dog on August 25, 2008 at 4:07 PM
If Sara Palin is on the ticket, it will help me, a female conservative, talk more PUMAS into voting for McCain. I know a lot of pissed off women who don’t like Obama, but need a personal nudge to vote for a republican for the first time.
karenhasfreedom on August 25, 2008 at 4:09 PM
Their words say, “Unity”, but their actions say “split”.
Correction: Their lips say, “Unity,” but their actions say “split.”
Also,
Pray for hail.
Akzed on August 25, 2008 at 3:46 PM
Correction: Pray for that fireball hail that came down in The Ten Commandments.
BuckeyeSam on August 25, 2008 at 4:10 PM
ROFLMAO. That one got me… well done.
This has got to be true. Besides, he still hasn’t coughed up the bail out cash for the paid speeches she’s been doing.
Damiano on August 25, 2008 at 4:12 PM
I won’t be watching it either.
Terrye on August 25, 2008 at 4:15 PM
petunia on August 25, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Once more, with feeling. Kay Bailey Hutchison is pro-choice.
texette on August 25, 2008 at 4:18 PM
LOL, I love how Dave tries to play this off as nothing, when at the same time in other threads he’s going nuts and calling people stupid and other childish names. When people act like middle school children, it means the wheels are falling off.
Get ready, there’s going to be a meltdown of the left (possibly from the top down) before this election is over.
MobileVideoEngineer on August 25, 2008 at 4:18 PM
I wouldn’t be surprised if Bill Clinton has been heard muttering under his breath, “he doesn’t stand a chance”.
Paul-Cincy on August 25, 2008 at 4:22 PM
Man oh man, this is damning. And to hear the Obama campaign say the press is ginning this rift up. Bwahahaha.
John the Libertarian on August 25, 2008 at 4:27 PM
lansing,
Thanks for the response.
What is the single most important issue for you in this election cycle?
exhelodrvr on August 25, 2008 at 4:32 PM
Carville’s already on it. He only knows what he’s reading so…
Obama’s big acceptance speech (joined in progress):
…and when I talk about change…what I’m really talking about, is the kind of change we can all believe in. The kind of change that will make a difference! The kind of change that makes… pigs eat waffles and…your mothers wear army boots…and liquid sunshine drip from the ceilings of…what the hell!?!
Michelle!?! Michelle!?! I need an adult! I NEED AN ADULT!!!
CHAOS!!!
SuperCool on August 25, 2008 at 4:40 PM
While I have been secretly hoping for a Democratic Thunderdome this week; my rational self was convinced that it would all be lockstep and phony happy faces. But since yesterday, we have Ed Rendell and Ted Strickland going back to their Hillary raving roots and trashing the media bias and Hillary and Co. jetting out of town before The One holds Mass on Thursday.
Ya know… there might be something to this.
I may watch just to see if I can see how many homeless people with fresh haircuts I can count. Obama is going out on a limb here… no concerts before this one.
Damiano on August 25, 2008 at 4:43 PM
That isn’t a make or break issue for some of us.
a capella on August 25, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Pass the popcorn! This is going to get good!
baxtrice on August 25, 2008 at 4:55 PM
I do believe that if Sarah Palin is chosen to be the Veep then turn out the lights the party is over and McCain is the next president.
There are more women registered voters then men. Women out vote men and they are very independent in their voting. However, over the years they have been solidifying behind the Democrats. The Democrats have twice the number of women elected then what Republicans have.
Palin is pro-life. She knows the energy issues better then anyone else. Her honesty and credibility are legend. She is wealthy also. She was elected as Governor to bring “change” (I am really getting to hate that word). Unlike so many politicians she has to date delivered on that promise.
She is very attractive, she is articulate, and she can and will fight.
The knock will be lack of experience and the answer is simple she has more executive experience then Joe Biden and Barack Obama combined. Actually she will have more management experience then the other three combined.
At some time the Republicans will have to address the gender gap that they suffer from, either that or get used to being a minority party, forever.
Jdripper on August 25, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Why is it always popcorn. You’d think someone would select some redvines or whoppers for a change. I hope that your selection of popcorn isn’t evidence of your inherent yet undisclosed racism being a conservative and everything.
Oh my God!
Hope!
Change!
I’ve been invected!
/sarc
Browncoatone on August 25, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Didn’t you hear, Browncoatone? Change got thrown under the bus. This campaign is running completely on HOPE. And FUTURE.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 25, 2008 at 5:10 PM
test
PA Cat on August 25, 2008 at 5:19 PM
Here’s the meat……….
“She will hold a private meeting with her top financial supporters Wednesday at noon….”
If Barry don’t pay, Clinton ain’t gonna play. So whose going to cut that check, Barry or the DNC?
GarandFan on August 25, 2008 at 5:23 PM
a capella:
If Obama was running against Rudy, I would vote for Rudy. In some instances, it is not a dealbreaker for me, either. But, choosing a pro-choice VP candidate when you do not have to is unprincipled and needlessly provokes the base (which you need to get elected).
texette on August 25, 2008 at 5:23 PM
Palin has a 90% approval rating in her home state, and she knows her energy stuff. And she’s a babe! Besides a competent executive.
Who can doubt 99% of the Dem fems support Hillary just because she’s a gurrl? –not because they particularly like her. Nobody likes her.
I suggest that Indythinker above (”Do not pick Palin. To understand why, you have to understand female psychology”) ascribes more discernment and critical thinking to the Dem fems than they in fact possess.
neongirl on August 25, 2008 at 5:32 PM
Some lucky vendor in Denver just got an order for 10,000 blow-up dolls to populate the empty seats.
jeff_from_mpls on August 25, 2008 at 5:52 PM
So, Hillary will not be there during the One’s speech? I find that more interesting than the advisers not being there…mh
Entelechy on August 25, 2008 at 6:28 PM
Entelechy on August 25, 2008 at 6:28 PM
I am sure she will be out getting a jump on campaigning for him. Stay tuned for the next episode of “As the Stomach Turns”.
Cindy Munford on August 25, 2008 at 8:22 PM
LOL! +1
Neocon Peg on August 25, 2008 at 9:54 PM
They’re busy shrinking their jeans…..
RocketmanBob on August 25, 2008 at 10:44 PM
To be effective, the Hillary supporters need to leave (in unison) just before NoBamaZero begins his speech… that would leave little time for the… uh… um… “street people” that they have standing by as replacements.
Betcha money the MSM TV coverage does few or no “crowd shots” that would reveal any empty seats.
electric-rascal on August 25, 2008 at 11:23 PM
neongirl on August 25, 2008 at 5:32 PM:
“Palin has a 90% approval rating in her home state, and she knows her energy stuff. And she’s a babe! Besides a competent executive.” –>
I like Palin too. From what I have seen and read about the lady, she is everything an American women should be, from my Conservative view of course, but I wonder how she would fare against a Biden in debate.
I keep reflecting back on how Cheney took apart the Silky Pony, experience vs not.
Not comparing Palin to that, but I think you get my point.
BTW: I see a Palin/Jindal ticket in the near future…
Benjamin9 on August 26, 2008 at 4:58 AM
They got brooms to wax and pointy hats to dry clean.
Benjamin9 on August 26, 2008 at 6:43 AM
Once more, with feeling. Kay Bailey Hutchison is pro-choice.
texette on August 25, 2008 at 4:18 PM
That isn’t a make or break issue for some of us.
a capella on August 25, 2008 at 4:45 PM
jtpcamp on August 26, 2008 at 1:39 PM
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