Sure this will smooth everything over.

Finally. Probably won't go over well, but it needed to be said by someone on Hillary's side.

Long over due. Either work with Obama or don't, but stop undermining the party. It's beyond annoying.

this letter was long overdue. It may not do much but its a start. Hillary supporters need to move on and embrace obama.

Forget any funds to DNC or Obama as long as (1) Obama remains a candidate and (2) no action is taken to reign in his seizuer of the party (even before his nomination is voted on at the convention), and (3) no action is taken for the sexist and racist nature of his campaign. All are a disgrace to the party and will cause its defeat in November.

I gave money to Clinton, will do so again. I will not give anything to the DNC and never to Obama. I am very happy to read that I am not alone in this. Let the Dear Leader's cult following cough up more money if they feel so blindly inclined. Pay for more flip-flops!

And this begs the question that must be asked...

Why hasn't HRC come forward loud and publicly denounced the sites such as Clintons4McCain that assert .....
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"She is hoping that her supporters understand that the ONLY way that she can run again in 2012 is if Barack Obama is humiliated by an impressive defeat in November. Only then can she swoop down into the Democratic Party negotiate with the elites to take back her party and defeat John McCain (in either 4 or 8 years)."
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There is also the Denver Group, PUMA and other sites that continue to post anti-Obama candidacy rhetoric and even calling upon DNC delegates to change their allegiance to Obama and cast their votes for HRC at convention (in order for HRC to 'win' nomination).

And the roar of HRC's silence is deafening.

It is time for Democrats to support the nominee of the party.

It is time for PUMAs to SIT DOWN and SHUT UP.

But they can take out their checkbooks and make a contribution to Obama first.

Our Democratic Party is a big tent, where many types work together on our common interest. It is time for the Hillary Idiots to decide: Are they Democrats or not? If they are not, get the fuck out of here, traitors. If they are, support Obama.

No conditions.

At the end of WWII, all the French whores who serviced the Germans were rounded up. Their heads were shaved, and they were tarred and feathered.

At the end of a war, the victorious side settles its debts. If you helped, you get a reward. If you did not help, you are in serious trouble.

Quote: "We're really just concerned with how the Obama campaign treated Sen. Clinton. They were so dismissive of her amazing work and trivialized her work as first lady."

And she was dismissive of him. Remember: "I've passed the commander-in-chief test, obviously Sen. McCain has, and Sen. Obama gave a speech"? It's all part of campaigning.

Obviously, it's easier to let that stuff go and move on when you've come out on top. But, this stance that some Hillary supporters are taking -- retreating to caves on remote Pacific islands to await Hillary's eventual "victory" -- is getting more and more bizarre.

Relax just a tad, folks. Maybe some ex-Hillary people are sending their money to the DCCC or DSCC instead of BO. If so, fine by me! We're all pulling in the same general direction, to increase the size of the win this fall, and build a mandate for change.

Quote: "Relax just a tad, folks."

Are you one of those people who thinks he knows how keyed up people should be and when they are too keyed up, and has appointed himself communicator of that assessment?

Good to know!

Since when do losers get to make demands of the winner, anyway? The reason this has gone on so long is because the Hillnuts get off on their indignation. But they're boring now, so can we stop paying attention to them?

Democrats are voting for Barack. Any pumidiot who plans on voting for McCain (bye, Roe v. Wade!) or sitting this one out is not a Democrat. Cease sullying our party name with your entitled delusional racist temper tantrum.

Wow.....
how peculiar that Obama supporters think that those of us who are enormously underwhelmed, no, truly disgusted by everything we have come to learn and experience for ourselves about Senator Obama and the way his campaign is being run can be insulted, cajoled, ridiculed, wheedled and sternly admonished into voting for someone whom we view as as a poseur, an arrogant and inexperienced neophyte and one seriously lacking good judgment.

I have not witnessed one quality or heard one statement from Obama that has impressed me or even tempted me for one nanosecond to cast my precious vote for him.

I believe that Obama is seriously flawed as a human being and as a candidate, and I can't help that the DNC picked him. Not MY fault.
I don't have to ride the Unity Pony, sorry....
I will NEVER vote for Obama

PUMA!

Laughable! Yup, this memo is certainly going to make me support an unqualified, arrogant, cold, lying candidate.

And all those great supporting comments by the Obamabots - those are helpful too.

You people just don't get it, do you? You don't understand that YOU are the reason we're fed up and WE WILL NOT SUPPORT OBAMA NOR THE DNC WITH A SINGLE PENNY. If our votes count half, then you don't even get half a penny.

PUMA!
NOBAMA 08.

Not voting for Obama.
Not voting for McCain.
I will not be complicit to empowerment of either.

Read the New Yorker article for some insight to Obama. He's a sleazy pandering climber. Just like the rest of them. Except that on his way up he's accomplished nothing and had no experience in any of the important issues.

Don,

You miss the point entirely. Even if Hillary had not been in the race, and Obama’s campaign hadn’t been one of the most disgusting things I’ve ever witnessed, I still wouldn’t vote for him because he lies on a regular basis. Obama is indeed a new type of politician - he’s the worst one I’ve ever seen.

And I’m so sick of hearing from Party officials who just ignore Obama’s FISA vote, or how he backed off from his Public Financing pledge, how he’s modified his views on gun control and the death penalty, and how his close friends and advisors keep contradicting what he says (NAFTA, Iraq).

The DNC has gone over and above to make sure I am fully aware that it will screw me over just as much as the GOP ever did. They, the DNC, has made the far left liberals the same bane and nightmare the fundamental conservatives have been for the Republicans.

I will be standing defiantely against this type of change. It’s my America too, damn it, and this is one citizen who’s gonna say “no deal” to your blunder of a DNC (PRESUMPTIVE) nominee, Obama.

PUMA Pride,
Ryan Fleury

Quote: "Obama is just a left-leaning Bush - controlled by puppeteers, NO experience, NO work ethic, and unable to speak in public 'off the cuff'. It's actually amazing the similarities."

You must be really deranged to think there are similarities. The only thing factual that this can be based on -- other than the fact of your own unhappiness that Hillary lost -- is that Obama, speaking off the cuff, has a hesitant speaking style at least as he's getting started. But that doesn't affect the substance of his response in the least. It's unthinkable that he'd say any of the countless stupid things Bush has said -- like: "I don't have a magic wand! I can't just say 'low gas!' Or 'drop price!'"

Anyway, I can see you (and other HRC supporters) are really convinced of Obama's empty suitedness, and far be it from me to try to talk anyone out of that. But from where I sit, your opinion is based on nothing but your own unhappiness with the outcome of the primaries.

I know. I run into it more and more. I use to just roll my eyes and go on, but those were what made the dark days darker, when Obama's bloggers enveloped the net, making it necessary for Hillary Rapid Responders, and now PUMA Prowlers, to keep their voices roaring loudly. I do so and often, so that the rhetoric is called out for what it is - dillusional and deceptive.

But thank you for doing your part as well. PUMA is about people standing up for what they believe in. Country before party - it's really not a hard thing to understand.

Jesus, these people are more concerned with Hillary's feelings than with the state of the nation. I can't believe she has not called them on their actions. Hope she does so soon - every one of my MY family members and friends are waiting for her to do just that. If she wants to be elected as Senator in 2012, she needs to step up to the plate - fast.

Quote: "See, that's where you're wrong. The man has never worked a day in his life. He doesn't SHOW UP. He doesn't VOTE. He has NO international experience and never even showed up for the committee he chaired.

He's the product of the low-life Chicago political machine."

This is just bullshit. He is incredibly hard-working. As for the subcommittee he chairs, I assume you've read what Biden and others have had to say and have just decided to ignore that?

I gotta say: It is very disconcerting to see HRC supporters mouthing talking points and ignoring the refuting facts that are out there. If you don't like Obama, you don't like him. Fine. The lack of experience is a valid point. IMO, he has countered that with his ongoing demonstrations of his judgment, but I can understand that others might disagree.

But the subcommittee charge? How can you even repeat that when surely you know the facts countering it are out there for everyone to read? Are you hoping no one has read the facts? It just makes you sound like a drone to repeat baseless crap.

Stick to the lack of experience if you're going to just repeat stuff you hear. At least it has some merit to it.

God, it's been awhile since I've encountered the Matthew Weavers of the world. I guess these whiny little brats aren't aware that there's an election coming. Don't worry, your dearly beloved will make room for you (in the janitorial corps) in the future breakaway nation of Chapaquastan.

I verified and the letter is legit from his office.

Letters like the one Ricki Lieberman recently sent out likening Obama to Nazism is prompting this justifiable rebuke.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/07/16/clinton-distances-herself_n_113094.html

Unless tactics like Lieberman's are denounced by the party, they will continue unabated.

I agree with previous sentiments that some of Hillary's major donors come from a position of privilege where they are not used to being told 'no'. Not getting their way is simply a foreign concept. And has been reported, Obama's campaign is much more egalitarian with larger donors not fawned over compared to smaller donors. This is a completely new phenomena for some Hillraisers.

And because of these dynamics, such people will not alter their behavior until they are strongly rebuked. They are used to buying influence and see it as normal. If they see their actions are backfiring and alienating them with politicians up and down the scale, they will be loath to continue their behavior. It becomes a matter of pragmatics at that point.

And because I think a strong rebuke will sharply curtail at least some of their behavior, I think it's evident that, thus far, they have not been rebuked. Were Hillary to say, "If you continue, I won't return your calls in the future", you wouldn't see another letter sent out like Lieberman's. But the fact is Hillary's campaign hasn't done that because I don't think they are completely averse to such behavior. So Hillraisers receive the implicit message their behavior is not objectionable, and perhaps even welcomed to some degree.

So yes, it's about time someone finally rebuked their antics.

To the person who commented: Sure, this will smooth everything over"....I reply:
What about we don't care what you think anymore? What don't you get about "We are finished pandering to you?" What do you not get about the state this country is in? or how many men and women have died in Iraq? What do you not get about health care for everyone? What do you not understand about back alley abortions?
I am just a citizen but you people scare me to death! We FINALLY have a chance to set this country back on an even keel and some of you want to whine and demand for your support? Get OUT of the way because more and more people will throw eggs at you because your becoming a hinderance.
SHE LOST. GET OVER IT..How's that grab ya?

To PUMA
LOL Get a life! Do you think we all are not now well aware that the fearless leader of PUMA donated 500 bucks to John McCain? LOL
Your 15 minutes are so O'ver

OBAMA 08

and more members are joing daily. We even have former Obama supporters. I am a member of PUMA (Party Unity Means Action) part of the Just Say No Coalition. The coalition has grown to over 230 websites.

First the DNC Rules & Bylaws committee only counting 1/2 the votes and delegates from FL & MI. As a Democrat that reverted me back to the Gore election of 2000. The Democratic primary was a close race like the Bush-Gore race of 2000. Deja vu huh! I wasn’t surprised when the Republicans pulled that; but our own party. Before the caucus members were repeatedly recruited by Obama staff, challenges were not heard by delegates, delegate members were denied the opportunity to register, and threats and intimidation was used at the caucuses. It shows an appearance of being bought off when super-delegates accept monetary donations from primary candidate then just so happens to pledge to that candidate. These issues happened in numerous states, not just one either. So it wasn’t and isolated incidents.

This fight and our movement isn’t just about the candidates. It is about our party, and in extension, about our nation and the world. We must not lose the fight for the soul of our people. We must not lose the principle of one person, one vote. We insist on the allowance of participation by all, participation that counts equally with all other’s participation.

I own my vote and no one tells (orders) me to vote for a candidate. DNC officials continue to let the party remain divided. Tough questions need to be asked by the DNC. Ask the DNC why they have not addressed these issues?

http://www.justsaynodeal.com/

Permanently Unhinged Menopausal Asshats. Feh!

Obama is not worthy of my vote or many many others. Obama supporters wouldnt put so much effort into fighting if they werent so worried about this election. I guess Michelle Obama is right when she says "our souls are broken". The vile language that comes out of the Obama blogers says it all, your souls must be broken.
When Obama is experienced enough to be president then I'll vote for him, but not 'til then.

Her career is toast if Obama loses? What have you been smoking? It is Obama who is not going to have any career if he does not win this election.

Wow. The trolls really are out today. And there's no difference between a troll and a PUMA, btw. You're both working to keep America in Republican hands, which has really worked out well so far, don't you think?

This cult of personality thing around Hillary is really sad, and no amount of inane repetition of "country before party" obscures the fact that you're saying, "Hillary before country."

But hey, if you want to join the Republicans in sinking this country even further, go right ahead. Seeing President Obama sworn in is really going to chap your hides.

The DNC is just getting worried about the last polls. It shows that at least Obama would rout President Bush 54% to 34%. McCain fares better against Obama than he does against two other prominent Democrats. New York Senator Hillary Clinton leads McCain by eight points, 50% to 42%. Former Vice President Al Gore, the Democratic presidential nominee in 2000, leads McCain 50% to 43%.

http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/obama_leads_bush_by_twenty_but_clinton_does_better_against_mccain

You're right. He may just take his toys and go home. It's ironic he uses the word "mature", Fowler said,"It is time to act in a mature." Yes, and we waiting for a mature response on the issues and how they will be addressed.

Country before Party.

You don't even have to tell me you are an Obama supporter. You can just tell by the language.

The polls are so tight right now, although on a state by state basis Obama pretty much wins in a landslide, because of that portion of Hillary backers who are holding back on Obama.

The angry Hillary supporters (and it has now been almost 2 months would think they would have gotten over it) need to be told that Hillary will not be the nominee no matter what and that there's no intention for her to run in 2012. She should tell them directly, but I won't get my hopes up.

Nevertheless, their hopes have to be shattered, as long as they think there is a glimmer of hope (ex. getting the nomination at the Convention, or running in 2012).

If they truly believe Hillary will run in 2012 that is where the problem lies and why they will vote for McCain.

This letter from the DNC is offensive and stupid.
Comparing the sexist bile thrown at clinton to the lakers...my god... does the kool aid ever wear off?
It is time for the Obama fanatics to wake up to the fact that they selected a loser. We PUMA's are not coming back and many will gleefully help McCain defeat this interloper from Chicago.

The arrogance of the DNC and the pro Obama left never fails to astound. Obama can barely keep his head above the waterline in national polls now - come the Fall he will be buried.
Real progressives know that this false idol is harming us all.

No DNC - we are not coming home. You burned the house down.

Amazing, isn't it, how Hillary is having trouble retiring her 'campaign debt" (even though she and Billybob could easily absorb it given their $100 million+ net worth).....

But all those slavishly loyal 18 million+ 'supporters' can;t seem to each shove a $1 bill into an envelope and help out their 'well-loved candidate'??

Pathetic, if you ask me. Obama raises nearly 3 times the amount of poor Hillary's 'debt' in a mere 4 weeks - while her devoted Hillbots can't raise a measly $18 million in 7 weeks!

Unfortunately this letter will only serve to widen the g