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Clinton is being given the proverbial “Sweetie,” rumor of letting staff go


From the BBC:

Pundits and editorial writers see Hillary Clinton’s success in Puerto Rico as another example of a strong finish to the campaign, which nevertheless does nothing to increase her chances of victory….

The Boston Globe

Senator Hillary Clinton scored a lopsided victory in the Puerto Rico primary today, boosting both her spirits and her popular vote count, but offering little hope that she can catch rival Senator Barack Obama by the end of the Democratic presidential primary season on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

Clinton’s Puerto Rico triumph continues the string of lopsided victories that she and Obama have traded in recent weeks in states that played to their different strengths among Democratic demographics.

Clinton has proved popular among Latinos around the country, but in Puerto Rico the bond was especially strong, thanks to her home state’s deep ties to the island commonwealth.

Associated Press

Hillary Rodham Clinton has won a largely symbolic victory in Puerto Rico’s presidential primary, the final act in a weekend of tumult that brought Barack Obama tantalizingly close to the Democratic presidential nomination.

What “sweetie” means.

Hattip The Moderate Voice, an interesting post about Clinton staff being let go.

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By Jill Miller Zimon at 10:31 am June 2nd, 2008 in Barack Obama, Campaigning, Democrats, Elections, Hillary Clinton, Media, WH2008, Women 

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13 Responses to “Clinton is being given the proverbial “Sweetie,” rumor of letting staff go”

  1. 1 Pho on June 2nd, 2008 12:38 pm

    So not following you here. Are you arguing that the media is being condescending to Hillary? And that it’s because she’s a woman?

    It sounds to me like the media are accurately reporting that the Puerto Rican primary doesn’t change anything and that the math overwhelmingly favors Obama.

    Damn you Math and your oppressive patriarchy!!!

  2. 2 Jill Miller Zimon on June 2nd, 2008 12:42 pm

    You asked, “Are you arguing that the media is being condescending to Hillary? And that it’s because she’s a woman?”

    No.

  3. 3 Jill Miller Zimon on June 2nd, 2008 12:52 pm

    Btw, I read your post and I disagree with the “overwhelming” nature of anything other than the extreme hubris on one side and indignation on the other. All worthless.

    The superdelegate margin ain’t “overwhelming” and the vote count margin is statistically insignificant.

    What is so hard about accepting the closeness of the finish, even while acknowleding one person wins and the other loses?

    Unbelievable. I’m very glad I really don’t like either one. It makes it a lot easier.

  4. 4 Pho on June 2nd, 2008 2:16 pm

    OK, then what exactly is the “sweetie” treatment?

    Also not sure where I stated or implied that Obama’s lead was “overwhelming.” It’s not even insurmountable. It’s just extremely unlikely that Hillary can win given that lead, yet she persists in making dishonest statements about the nature of the contest.

    And yes we are all familiar with the cant that you don’t like either candidate. But some dislikes have been more equal than others.

  5. 5 Jill Miller Zimon on June 2nd, 2008 2:23 pm

    I’ve had men shush me and pull my elbow back in an attempt to keep from talking or saying what I was about to say.

    This is my general reference to those times when people – male or female but in my mind, akin to Obama’s sweetie (and we know how I interpreted that and plenty of others chimed in to say the same AND to say differently) nod their head, say, “Yes yes now shush shush” and take hold of your elbow in an effort to have you just stop.

    I’m not making a judgment about whether they should or they shouldn’t but rather, that that is the appearance to me of those media interpretations.

    I agree with you – some dislikes are more equal than others – but I do a pretty decent job of trying to cover as much as I can – I can’t do it all and I do pick and choose. You are right and that’s what makes this not a press release blog. There’s a person behind it with all the flaws anyone wants to point out.

  6. 6 Lynda ONeal on June 2nd, 2008 5:12 pm

    I’ve been shushed by a fair number of relatives myself, Jill. I did finally see an article – maybe NYT – that actually acknowledged that Obama had lost more than his share of these final contests and some by some pretty whopping margins. If the SD polls are true, we may see it again tomorrow. O believe the term that was used in the article was “wheezing ” toward the finish line. Yes, the math is against her, but Sen. Clinton is finishing strong and with some style.

  7. 7 Bad American on June 2nd, 2008 8:36 pm

    All over CNN and MSNBC and Olbermann that Clinton is preparing to suspend campaign and is instructing all staff to get their receipts and expense reports in by the end of the week.

    Cue Hallelujah chorus now.

  8. 8 Chuck Butcher on June 2nd, 2008 9:27 pm

    Took your arm and shushed you?

    And you didn’t turn around and say let go of me I’m talking???

    Hmmmm…..

    You hang with the wrong people and you are responsible for standing up for you. Hillary doesn’t cure that and I am only responsible for my actions, not somebody’s relatives or others. I might look that person in the eye and say, ‘hey, I was listening to what this lady was saying.’

  9. 9 Lynda ONeal on June 3rd, 2008 6:22 am

    And a gracious good day to you, too, Chuck. How did you end up in my reverie (or anyone else’s for that matter), with or without Hillary Clinton?

  10. 10 Chuck Butcher on June 3rd, 2008 2:07 pm

    Lynda,
    I can promise you that I am not about to have a conversation I’m having with woman interfered with in such a manner. I also don’t think said woman should tolerate it in the least. I’m not talking about creating a public disturbance with shouting and other carrying on, a simple statement.

    You’ve complained previously about my plain speaking, in this case it is directly to the benefit of a cause you espouse. Direct action is what changes society, actions count.

    Maybe WLST would be a more comfortable place without me around; all Jill has to do is ask and I’d disappear.

  11. 11 Lynda ONeal on June 3rd, 2008 2:35 pm

    Chuck, I never complain about being plain spoken. I am also rather plain spoken, if considerably more soft spoken. I don’t care to be pushed past a certain point, either (yes, I did peek into your blog). The people I was speaking of were my parents, and most Southerners do not create public disturbances; it’s considered to be. well, tacky. I can also find other ways to pass the hours should Jill so decree.

  12. 12 Bad American on June 3rd, 2008 3:05 pm

    Yes Lynda, public scenes are for damnyankees :)

  13. 13 Lynda ONeal on June 3rd, 2008 3:29 pm

    Thank you, Bad American, for the proper one word spelling!

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