Perlmutter Endorses Obama

Great timing, Ed!

"Um, did I say Obama? I meant Clinton."
LOLOL

"Why not do the right thing for the American people, even though it's not exactly what we want." - Speaker Boehner

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by: Half Glass Full @ Wed Jan 09, 2008 at 19:48:22 PM UTC

I give him credit for doing it now

It actually is a choice and means something. Of course, he made the decision back when it was assumed Obama was a sure thing.

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by: DavidThi808 @ Wed Jan 09, 2008 at 20:28:46 PM UTC

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Perlmutter has a very progressive friendly voting record

and probably really DOES like Obama better for President than Clinton. I know tons of progressives who preferred Edwards as first choice but also like Obama and will support him over Clinton. I certainly will.

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by: BlueCat @ Wed Jan 09, 2008 at 21:30:26 PM UTC

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Exaaactly

He waits until all the pundits have practically anointed Obama as the nominee and polls show an Obama double-digit lead in New Hampshire? Why not endorse him earlier?

Timing!

"Why not do the right thing for the American people, even though it's not exactly what we want." - Speaker Boehner

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by: Half Glass Full @ Thu Jan 10, 2008 at 12:29:13 PM UTC

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Hey

leave the flip flopping to Mittens

" The webinar is free, however, there are only 250 spaces available "

Some douche

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by: Fidel's dirt nap @ Wed Jan 09, 2008 at 21:14:59 PM UTC

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Obama came to the 7th CD and held a rally for Ed in 2006

Congressman Perlmutter probably feels an obligation to help someone who helped him.

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by: Republican 36 @ Wed Jan 09, 2008 at 23:28:31 PM UTC

or...

maybe Ed Perlmutter just thinks that Barack Obama is the best choice for president.

Indeed, if Perlmutter and Obama have similar ideas on what the country needs, then it makes sense that he'd endorse Obama; AND that Obama would campaign for him.  It explains everything!  This nifty little principle called Occam's Razor suggests that this is a little more likely than a theory involving payback or backroom deals.

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by: cdsmith @ Thu Jan 10, 2008 at 02:16:30 AM UTC

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How touchingly quaint

Nah, just kidding. I think you're right. But I still think the timing smacked of opportunism. This was not a Perl of wisdom.

"Why not do the right thing for the American people, even though it's not exactly what we want." - Speaker Boehner

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by: Half Glass Full @ Thu Jan 10, 2008 at 12:31:27 PM UTC

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It's risky

endorsing this early, since you could of course be backing the wrong horse.  I admire Perlmutter for endorsing Obama at this time, much the same as I admire DeGette for endorsing Hillary last month. Shows some willingness to take a chance regardless of who it is - good on them.

" The webinar is free, however, there are only 250 spaces available "

Some douche

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by: Fidel's dirt nap @ Thu Jan 10, 2008 at 16:19:42 PM UTC

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Agree

Besides, Ed Perlmutter is apparently a great guy. I don't know him personally but I know several people who do and they all have stories about his kindness and consideration, especially for aids and employees, going back for many years.  They all see him as  very genuine and caring.

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by: BlueCat @ Thu Jan 10, 2008 at 17:46:51 PM UTC

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I despise that sort of thing

Not angry at you, but the "risky" comment points to a serious problem that we need to address.  Why the hell should it be risky?  Are you suggesting that the next president will be vindictive and punish people for endorsing his/her opponent?  Someone who would act that way is not fit to be president of the United States, plain and simple.

"Apple denies that, based on their common meaning, the words 'app store' together denote a store for apps"
-- Legal filing by Apple Computer

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by: cdsmith @ Thu Jan 10, 2008 at 19:42:17 PM UTC

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cdsmith

I am a firm believer that things like that do happen (i.e - vindictiveness), and yes it is unfortunate.  

For someone who ran a successful campaign I gotta think they are going to remember those who came out early and were with them all the way, and try to return the favor by helping them if they can.  That is not such a bad thing.  A case in point would be Obama doing a fundraiser for Perlmutter and then Perlmutter endorsing Obama early on, as Republican36 pointed out above.  Again, not such a bad thing in that case.

" The webinar is free, however, there are only 250 spaces available "

Some douche

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by: Fidel's dirt nap @ Thu Jan 10, 2008 at 23:04:26 PM UTC

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Good to remember your friends

Remember them.  Thank them, and express your gratitude.  A few hugs wouldn't be misplaced.  Maybe a nice token of appreciation.

Legislative favors using power given to you to represent the people?  Then you should go to jail for a good long time.

I don't believe that's what happened here, but any means.  Thank goodness!

"Apple denies that, based on their common meaning, the words 'app store' together denote a store for apps"
-- Legal filing by Apple Computer

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by: cdsmith @ Fri Jan 11, 2008 at 04:11:56 AM UTC

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Are politicians allowed to do that?

basing a decison on doing the right thing?

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by: DavidThi808 @ Thu Jan 10, 2008 at 20:41:10 PM UTC

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