Hillary Clinton is the Best Democratic Candidate!

Montana Voting Information
See:

http://sos.mt.gov/ELB/Voter_Information.asp#a...

In case you didn’t know where to look... All of the links below are texts and should load well if you are on dial-up.

Here are the issues’ sections of ALL THREE of the candidate’s web sites:

Hillary Clinton

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/issues/

Barack Obama

http://www.barackobama.com/issues/

John McCain

http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues/

Here is the April 16th Democratic debate text from the NYTimes (faster to load than ABC’s)

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/16/us/politics... ?

Here is the Democratic debate text Done in February before the Ohio vote. It includes NAFTA, and both candidates discuss it:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/26/us/politics...

Here are two Democratic interview texts Courtesy of PBS, done shortly after the Ohio debate:

Clinton PBS Interview 080227
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/white_house/ja...

Obama PBS interview 080317
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/white_house/ja...

For me Hillary Clinton is the candidate of choice. Perhaps these links will help you to decide.

5/23/2008
Hillary Clinton's American Indian Agenda for Montana
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/vi...

Topics include: health care, diabetes, economy, energy efficiency, housing, Headstart, College support, law enforcement.

5/27/2008
Hillary Clinton Reinforces Commitment To Montana’s Indian Country

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/vi...

5/30/2008
Clinton Campaign Announces the Endorsement of 22 South Dakota Native American Leaders

Prominent tribal officials to lead outreach efforts in Indian Country

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/vi...

Perhaps you are unaware. Senator Clinton has proposed in her “Rural Agenda web site download” the following:

“Broadband for All - Hillary has proposed a national initiative to bring broadband
access to America's rural and underserved regions. She will ensure that we get
broadband to rural Americans who don't have access now. She will strengthen tax
incentives for extending broadband to underserved areas; support state and local
broadband initiatives, from new wireless technologies to high-speed fiber optics. She
will also get the rural utilities service to distribute the broadband funds more equitably and efficiently. Hillary will also create a new public private partnership, modeled on the successful Connect Kentucky program which has dramatically improved roadband access. The initiative has stimulated significant private investment and has increased the state's broadband coverage rate to over 90%.”

Broadband proposal, It’s on her web site.

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/

Under Issues: strengthening the middle class: Hillary’s Vision for Farmers ands Rural Communities

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/files/pdf/hrcru...

Clinton is projected winner in Puerto Rico based on exit polls!

In case anyone is interested in the actual precinct reporting for Puerto Rico here is a link:

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/primaries/re...

owa and New Hampshire have had a dog this hunt from the beginning. They moved their primaries up as well and weren’t punished by the DNC.

Here is the statement from the Clinton campaign:

Press Release
5/31/2008
Statement from The Clinton Campaign on the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee Meeting

Harold Ickes and Tina Flournoy made the following statement this evening:
Today's results are a victory for the people of Florida who will have a voice in selecting our Party’s nominee and will see its delegates seated at our party’s convention. The decision by the Rules and Bylaws Committee honors the votes that were cast by the people of Florida and allocates the delegates accordingly.

We strongly object to the Committee's decision to undercut its own rules in seating Michigan’s delegates without reflecting the votes of the people of Michigan.

The Committee awarded to Senator Obama not only the delegates won by Uncommitted, but four of the delegates won by Senator Clinton. This decision violates the bedrock principles of our democracy and our Party.

We reserve the right to challenge this decision before the Credentials Committee and appeal for a fair allocation of Michigan’s delegates that actually reflect the votes as they were cast.

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/vi...

The argument wasn’t as much about seating half delegates as the fact that they TOOK AWAY Clinton delegates. In addition, the uncommitted delegates should have been assigned as UNCOMMITTED, not Obama delegates. This would have meant that a portion of those would in fact have voted for Obama, but not all. I don’t think it’s over yet.

roofingbird wrote:

Clinton is projected winner in Puerto Rico based on exit polls!
In case anyone is interested in the actual precinct reporting for Puerto Rico here is a link:
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/primaries/re...

She is CRUSHING Obama in Puerto Rico. I thought at one time that Obama would be the stronger candidate in the General Election BUT not now.

Hillary is the stronger candidate.

roofingbird wrote:

owa and New Hampshire have had a dog this hunt from the beginning. They moved their primaries up as well and weren’t punished by the DNC.
Here is the statement from the Clinton campaign:
Press Release
5/31/2008
Statement from The Clinton Campaign on the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee Meeting
Harold Ickes and Tina Flournoy made the following statement this evening:
Today's results are a victory for the people of Florida who will have a voice in selecting our Party’s nominee and will see its delegates seated at our party’s convention. The decision by the Rules and Bylaws Committee honors the votes that were cast by the people of Florida and allocates the delegates accordingly.
We strongly object to the Committee's decision to undercut its own rules in seating Michigan’s delegates without reflecting the votes of the people of Michigan.
The Committee awarded to Senator Obama not only the delegates won by Uncommitted, but four of the delegates won by Senator Clinton. This decision violates the bedrock principles of our democracy and our Party.
We reserve the right to challenge this decision before the Credentials Committee and appeal for a fair allocation of Michigan’s delegates that actually reflect the votes as they were cast.
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/vi...
The argument wasn’t as much about seating half delegates as the fact that they TOOK AWAY Clinton delegates. In addition, the uncommitted delegates should have been assigned as UNCOMMITTED, not Obama delegates. This would have meant that a portion of those would in fact have voted for Obama, but not all. I don’t think it’s over yet.

The DNC rules committee could have given Obama a percentage of the uncommitted vote based on polling at the time. The DNC rules committeee has made a Blunder.

Press Release
6/1/2008
17 County Commissioners Endorse Hillary Clinton for President

Commissioners Represent 15 Counties Across the State
SIOUX FALLS, SD - In a clear display of momentum two days before the primary and on the heels of multiple visits by Hillary, Chelsea and President Clinton, the Clinton campaign in South Dakota today announced the endorsement of 17 county commissioners. These commissioners, who are endorsing Hillary because of her commitment to South Dakota, have been helping the campaign's efforts in their counties and spreading the word about why Hillary Clinton is best prepared to be President.
"I am honored by the continued support that my campaign has received across the state," said Senator Clinton. "As I travel to communities big and small in South Dakota, I have listened to the voices of so many who are ready for a President who will fight for them, return to fiscal responsibility, honor our veterans and invest in alternative energy production right here in South Dakota."
The list of commissioners who have endorsed Hillary is below.

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/vi...

6/2/2008
Louisiana Democratic Party Chair and Automatic Delegate Chris Whittington Endorses Hillary

Louisiana Democratic State Party Chair and automatic delegate Chris Whittington announced his support for Hillary Clinton today.
"Hillary Clinton has what it takes to turn around our economy and rebuild the middle class," Whittington said. "There is no question that she is the strongest Democrat to go toe-to-toe with John McCain in a general election. It is our responsibility as automatic delegates to choose the candidate we believe best fit to beat Senator McCain. That candidate is Senator Clinton."
Whittington was elected Chairman of the Louisiana Democratic Party in January 2006, after serving as the Party’s Legal Counsel, as a member of the Democratic State Central Committee and as a member of the Democratic Party Executive Committee.

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/vi...

No matter what. Get off the computer and vote!! She fought so hard for you to have a say. Your vote is what matters! If you think she is right, but by chance she does lose, your voice will carry weight beyond what happens today! Go Hillary!!!

Here is the latest news:

Short version- no video

Clinton Says She Will Not Concede Tonight
Carolyn Lochhead

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi...

Long version includes video, but not too bad a load to get to the text on dial up.

Clinton not ready to concede race, her campaign chair

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/03/electi...

[There are not enough pledged delegates at stake in Montana and South Dakota to put Obama over the top, but a rush of endorsements by the remaining undeclared "superdelegates" could allow him to claim victory when he takes the stage in Minnesota Tuesday evening.]