Politics | 11/05/2008 7:30 am

Hillary Clinton on the Presidential Election Outcome

By The Staff at wowOwow.com

Here’s a statement issued by Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-NY, on Sen. Barack Obama winning the White House. Now, about that Obama administration Cabinet post …

“Tonight, we are celebrating an historic victory for the American people. This was a long and hard-fought campaign but the result was well worth the wait.

“Together, under the leadership of President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and a Democratic Congress, we will chart a better course to build a new economy and rebuild our leadership in the world. And I look forward to doing all that I can to support President Obama and Vice President Biden in the difficult work that lies ahead.

“For too long, middle-class families in this country have felt invisible, struggling alone as wages stagnate, jobs disappear and the costs of daily life climb upward. In quiet, solitary acts of citizenship, American voters gave voice to their hopes and their values, voted for change and refused to be invisible any longer.”

After she cast her vote in Chappaqua, NY, yesterday, with husband Bill, Clinton called President Bush "the lamest of lame ducks," and predicted that Obama would begin making presidential appointments and announcing economic policies within a couple of weeks.

"I think given the circumstances that we find ourselves in I would expect that Barack would be announcing some of the major appointments to his administration, talking about the economic policies that he intends to put into place, between now and the time he is inaugurated.”

She also said it will take awhile for Americans to "dig ourselves out of the ditch the Republicans have left us in.”

"Democrats have unfortunately had to clean up the messes of Republicans for some time now, back to Franklin Roosevelt and as my husband had to do," Clinton said.

Asked if she was sorry that her name was not on today’s ballot, Clinton said, "No, not at all … The personal honor and privilege I had of being a candidate and coming so very close to our nomination is something I’ll always be proud of.”

Husband Bill also weighed in: "I’m very proud of the campaign she ran and the votes she got." He said not being able to vote for his wife "was a little bittersweet. But I’ll always look back with great pride on what she did.”

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Clearly, Bill’s still having trouble letting go.

By Lucinda Herbert on 11/05/2008 7:48 am

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Yes. Lucinda! Bill, step away from the microphone. Step away!

By Amelie Poulain on 11/05/2008 10:30 pm

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Of course! That’s perfectly natural.

By C jay on 11/06/2008 2:14 am

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Let go Bill… back away… it’s ok, you are still relevant.

By DeBúrca obj on 11/05/2008 8:00 am

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Palin: landmark figure? While the selection of Palin sparked criticism of her folksy mannerisms and high-end wardrobe, the governor may become, in some ways, a landmark figure for future female candidates, said Astrid Henry, a visiting professor of gender and women’s studies at Grinnell College in Iowa. First, Henry said, Palin may well be an example of feminist Bella Abzug’s observance: “Our struggle today is not to have a female Einstein get appointed as an assistant professor. It is for a woman schlemiel to get as quickly promoted as a male schlemiel.” “This is a good example of that, that someone has been put out there, grilled and found wanting,” Henry said. Eighty-one percent of Obama supporters and 16 percent of McCain supporters concluded that Palin was not qualified to become president if it became necessary, according to exit polls reported by NBC news. At the same time, Palin was a sharp contrast with an older generation of female candidates, including Hillary Clinton and, perhaps, Nancy Pelosi, the first female Speaker of the House of Representatives, who felt they had to downplay their femininity, their sexuality and their mothering ability to succeed. “It’s apparent in the pantsuit vs. the pencil skirt,” said Henry, referring to the contrast between the trademark garb preferred by Clinton and Palin. “Palin’s view was ‘I’m going to bring my sexuality, my motherhood and my work to the table,’” Henry said. “Will we see more women candidates of her generation who put their motherhood out there?” Not all voters agreed with that assessment, however. Shari Veleba, 49, of Columbus, Ohio, admits she was very disappointed when Clinton didn’t win the nomination. But she threw herself into the Obama campaign, eventually volunteering to help the nominee win the crucial battleground state. “Hillary’s participation inspired a lot of people,” observed Veleba, who works for a nonprofit agency that provides radio reading services for the blind. “I think Sarah Palin used her sexuality in an opposite way. I think she used it in a way that women have fought to get away from: ‘I can get by on my looks.’” These observations sum up the election for me.

By Tee Zee on 11/05/2008 9:44 am

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Tee Zee, I agree with you. Sara Palin is\was the exact opposite of how real, serious women want to be viewed, for the most part. How many times did men say it without actually saying the exact words? She is attractive, and has a great smile. It has struck me just how easy she is to look at, and that is what too many males are looking for. They don’t care, if she has any ability. Of course, those males will most likely not vote for her either, as VP. It is really a shame that the Repubs used her as this type of symbolism, in order to try and win back the WH, and Congress. What a pity, another woman bites the dust, because of major sexism, in the lowest, crudest, condescending way. Just my opinion.

By Ro H on 11/06/2008 2:20 am

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HI RO, I have placed Palin into the same catagory as i have Nancy P. A CUTSIE BUT NOT A REALLY REAL PERSON. tHEY LIVE IN A WHOLE DIFFERENT WAY THEN MOST PEOPLE….. when Nancy Pelosi never allowed the security police to be called when the intruders were spray painting the WHITE HOUSE with spray paint, I lost everything I had in the respect Dept.for N>P>>>>>>this way out lady, go now i wanted to say to her in person. We tax payers were told yes, it will come out of your taxes but admit it there isn’t a one of you that can’t afford it. B>S> I said and I am a christian and hadn’t used that language for a few years and that slipped right on out. my husband about fainted, he turned off the t.v. and said go to bed you’ve had a hard day. lol! SO. I have placed Palin right in there with good ole’Nancy P. we woke up and it is cold here. how’s your weather.? keep warm, wear that flannel it sleeps us warmer.

By newzie snoozie on 11/07/2008 9:00 am

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Ut oh! You and I have just come to that place where we may not agree on this. First of all, I have not heard anything about “intruders” - “spray painting” the White House. Secondly, why would Nancy Pelosi have anything whatsoever to do with it? She is The Speaker of the House, not the White House… Also, I only disliked Palin because I think she is incompetent and the Republicans chose her because they were desperate to try most anything to win. They seem to play all types of games instead of just getting real with the people who vote. I am also a Democrat. Or, at least not a conservative in regards to my political views. I believe the people are the real power base in this country. I follow the Democrat platform - since they basically believe the government begins with the grassroots, the people, and governance begins from the ground up. Republicans basically believe governance flows downward from the top. I do not like or appreciate large corporations ownng and running this nation! It is time to put a stop to it all. Just my opinion.

By Ro H on 11/08/2008 12:33 am

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OK, NOW GET TO BEING BUSY AND CHECKING THIS THING OUT. DO YOU KNOW WHO JAY SEKULOW IS? HIS OFFICE IS IN THE WHITE HOUSE AND HE IS THE BIG GUY OF THE ACLJ. LEGAL JUSTICE. CK. IT OUT WITH HIM. OF COURSE IT WAS KEPT QUIET. I NEVER HEARD IT ON THE NEWS ON ANY CHANNEL. I SWEAR I CAN NOT REMEMBER IF IT WAS WHEN WE LIVED IN KY. OR IF IT HAPPENED WHEN WE GOT BACK TO WHERE WE ARE NOW. THAT KY. TIME WAS FROM NOV. 2001 THRU FEB. 11, 2004. WE DID WORK FOR THE CORP OF ENGINEERS. WE DID MANAGE THE LAQUARDO RECREATIONAL AREA BY NASHVILLE AND HENDERSONVILLE TENN. FOR A WHILE ALSO. WE WENT FROM IND. TO TENN TO KY. NOW WE ARE ELSE WHERE. WE SORT OF FIND THINGS OUT NOW AND THEN. IT HAPPENED AND YOU CAN BELIEVE THAT. A GROUP OF WE WORKERS AND FRIENDS EACH INDIVIDUALLY CALLED THE WHITE HOUSE TO SPEAK WITH HER AND SHE POINT BLANK TOLD ME - IF YOU ARE NOT IN CALIFORNIA I DO NOT SAY ANYTHING TO YOU. I TOLD HER OUR LAST 3 CHILDREN WERE BORN IN CALIF. AND SHE HUNG UP.BYE BYE FOR NOW.

By newzie snoozie on 11/08/2008 4:58 pm

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landmark figure? that’ll be the day! :-)

By f p on 11/06/2008 7:07 pm

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Frank, Glad to see you here again! Hello. I am here in DC at my sister’s for a week. What a great time to be here. The whole atmosphere is so much more relaxed… I am somewhat amazed that the reports coming out about Palin are worse than I thought they would be. I am not sure that she knew anything about the world. Take care, and let us hear from you. I am checking my email/computer at least 2x@day.

By Diana T on 11/07/2008 2:44 pm

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My god! When men bring their masculinity and sexuality to the workplace, women scream “sexism,” or “harassment.” (In my role in management, I have often decried the women who come to work in clothing that is clearly inappropriate, act in ways that are clearly provocative, then wail when they get a response based on invitation. This is a very unethical double standard and not worthy of serious employment.) I don’t think the public place and the equality women seek is served by open display of private matters, be they gender, religion, income, sexuality (in all its permutations) or any number of other matters that are not relevant to the task and only serve to sort people by differences. Our sense of personal dignity transcends all these other issues and is felt powerfully, without words, symbols or attire. Personally, I thought Hilary Clinton was exemplary in this sense. I do however encourage more than a nod to our children, whether we be fathers or mothers. The emphasis on the quality of the next generation can hardly be overdone and they should not be sacrificed in the name of anything. Nor should they be used in the public forum as collateral to garner sympathy, votes or stature.

By Garden Goddess on 11/05/2008 10:02 am

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Right on. So true, so true. I feel like it was such a disgusting waste of time, and energy while the Women of this country continue being put on display, or the other extreme. It’s the same old paradox: “Madonna, Whore complex.” And this is what century, in what country?

By Ro H on 11/06/2008 2:25 am