But I doubt it will lead to "catharsis." It certainly won't lead to votes for Obama. The Hillary supporters who aren't in emotional crisis have already backed Obama. The PUMAs and her diehards have made it clear they will not. In fact, they believe that this will lead to her nomination. Then what will they do when it doesn't? I imagine they'll cry some other kind of foul.
CNN: The presidential campaigns of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton announced Thursday that Senator Hillary Clinton’s name will be placed into nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
"Since June, Senators Obama and Clinton have been working together to ensure a Democratic victory this November," said the campaigns in a joint statement. "They are both committed to winning back the White House and to to ensuring that the voices of all 35 million people who participated in this historic primary election are respected and heard in Denver.
"To honor and celebrate these voices and votes, both Senator Obama's and Senator Clinton's names will be placed in nomination."
The release said Obama’s campaign encouraged the move to promote party unity, and recognize Clinton's status as the first woman to compete in every presidential primary.
This is sweet. One of those unnamed "source" types says this is about Hillary making history. It hasn't been about moving forward that's for sure:
CNN: The source added the Obama campaign "always knew it would probably have to happen." "They have known since the day she dropped out that she wanted this 'for history,' " the operative said.
Clinton would not be the first woman to have her name placed in nomination for president at a major party convention. U.S. Sen. Margaret Chase Smith of Maine was placed in nomination at the 1964 Republican convention, and U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisholm of New York was placed in nomination at the 1972 Democratic convention.
Want a sample of where these supporters are at?
What audacity, what self importance, what the h**l is he talking about? I wasn't aware that it was his decision to make as to whether or not her name was added to the nomination. I hope to god that she steels the nomination from him, although I doubt that will happen seeing as how everyone involved is so enarmored by his elities, egotistical self important attitude. United States watch out for this fake. You are about to regret the biggest mistake ever made by the citizens of this country.
This is from the pumapac, enjoying their 15 minutes of fame:
In 10 days Puma PAC and all of the JSND coalition will be in Denver, Colorado to protest the coronation of an Unready King and to bear witness to the unraveling of our Party. This is the final count-down to our first major public demonstration. Marylandpuma, mamapauma, dances, trish, Lori, Saharra and I are in a dervish of activity making it all happen so that when we get there we all look good, feel good, and ARE good. This isn’t a Million Woman March. It’s more like Thousand Woman Stand.
Statement:
Statement from the Obama and Clinton Press Offices
August 14, 2008
Since June, Senators Obama and Clinton have been working together to ensure a Democratic victory this November. They are both committed to winning back the White House and to to ensuring that the voices of all 35 million people who participated in this historic primary election are respected and heard in Denver. To honor and celebrate these voices and votes, both Senator Obama's and Senator Clinton's names will be placed in nomination.
"I am convinced that honoring Senator Clinton's historic campaign in this way will help us celebrate this defining moment in our history and bring the party together in a strong united fashion," said Senator Barack Obama.
Senator Obama's campaign encouraged Senator Clinton's name to be placed in nomination as a show of unity and in recognition of the historic race she ran and the fact that she was the first woman to compete in all of our nation's primary contests.
"With every voice heard and the Party strongly united, we will elect Senator Obama President of the United States and put our nation on the path to peace and prosperity once again," said Senator Hillary Clinton.
Senator Obama and Senator Clinton are looking forward to a convention unified behind Barack Obama as the Party's nominee and to victory this fall for America.
