Comments on: Clinton sends letter to supporters: will formally step down on Saturday.

By: maddy

maddy — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:51:14 +0000

There’s a lot of rules and requirements for campaign contributions – Hillary can solicit donations to her presidential campaign as long as she’s “in it” (but no later than the convention) – she can, however, carry over her debt to another “campaign fund” (ie for a Senate race and/or a possible NY governor race) –

The debts to vendors do need to be paid back – so that they do not (effectively) become donations from corporations.

Hill and Barry are, reportedly, talking today behind closed doors – one can only wonder what they say to each other.

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:17:04 +0000

I thought it was very telling of the DNC climate that Rendell even said she shouldn’t bargain for VP. I am hoping for a real concession and an enthusiastic endorsement. The party needs it and the country needs it.

By: thursday

thursday — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:58:29 +0000

There are ways to raise money to cover campaign debts without claiming to still be in the race, though. When Giuliani left the race, he didn’t do it by half measures, despite having significant campaign debts.

By: Doodlebug1012

Doodlebug1012 — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:16:01 +0000

The point of “suspending” the campaign is that she can still raise money until the convention to pay off her debt.

By: Maddy

Maddy — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:47:30 +0000

Democratic leaders, even staunch Clinton supporters, spoke out this week that Clinton needs to step down, and do so quickly and completely. It seems as though “gracefully” is not an option at this time.

Some pundits (and politicians) have said very unflattering things about senator clinton (and her husband) today – as if they’ve just been waiting for an opportunity to do so.

Even Ed Rendell has said that Hillary needs to end it – and shouldn’t broker to be VP. All very interesting.

By: thursday

thursday — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:05:09 +0000

The language that Clinton used in the letter is very interesting — she’s suspending her campaign, rather than ending it. While the actual effects are the same, it makes it sound like she can start back up again at any time.

By: Doodlebug1012

Doodlebug1012 — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:25:19 +0000

it’s about time