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Published Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 | 11:26 a.m.
Updated Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 | 2:14 p.m.
Members of the pro-Hillary Clinton AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees), walking into the lion’s den, are handing out Clinton t-shirts outside a Paris Las Vegas ballroom as Strip workers are gathering to caucus in a few minutes.
Gerald W. McEntee, international president of the 1.4 million member union, was himself talking to caucus goers, and told me during a break that “we have a ground mobilization. We have probably 200 people from our union in Nevada.”
The AFSME members were not hesitant in identifying themselves to me as they handed out white T-shirts, clearly intended to be be worn by Culinary workers who are prepared to break ranks with the union’s endorsement of Barack Obama. The T-shirts read, in bold red, capital letters: “I support my union, I support Hillary Clinton.”
They were also handing out Clinton placards. But they ran out at 11:20 a.m.
I'm not trying to sway anyone's vote, because we are all going to vote the way according to our own reason. All these heated exchanges and bare naked attempts to appeal to each other's emotions for the benefit of our chosen candidate are not likely to change our minds. But with that said, and no matter if Hillary winds up destroying Barack, or if people wind up supporting him in wild numbers , Barack Obama has honestly led a remarkable political life, and has largely worked toward helping the poor, fighting corporate power, and working to improve health care.
Now, you may be skeptical of that, given all the press coverage and rumors that have been floating around, but it really is true. Read Time Magazines article - http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/...
Time's article is clear and concise, but if you'd rather read just a listing of facts on Obama, read the Wikipedia Encyclopedia entry on him: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obam...
Barack has lived a fairly noble life, as far as politicians go. So I just don't think its fair the way the media, and the Clinton's are trying destroying his image. he's lead a good life, and honestly believes in the idea that our government would better if we'd minimize bipartisanship polarization. He's one of our better politicians, and even if he doesn't win, he's still going to keep fighting for the common good.
Ever wonder why "Hillary" doesn't use "Clinton" on signs, web site, bumperstickers, buttons, etc.? You get the picture. Could it be that Clinton evokes memories of her husbands presidency and "change" is not more of the Clintons. We don't need a duel presidency. Obama stands for new thinking, a new way of unifying our country. I just don't believe Hillary can do that. After all "the vast right wing conspiracy" (remember that statement) is probably waiting to pounce on her. I hope you all aren't bought off by a free t-shirt from Bill. Union workers unite behind the man who can get the job done. Barack Obama. Believe in your ability to make change happen. Barack Obama. Barack Obama!
Clinton is pretty desperate. I think she has Nevada covered already.
If Clinton wins delegates here, the sad state of politics lives another day. I really hope this does not continue to be the case!
If you're thinking about Clinton... wake up people! PLEASE!
(Consider Obama... A vote for Edwards MAY just be a vote taken away from Obama, and thus a vote for Clinton.)