Congresswoman Jackie Speier Endorses Hillary Clinton for President

[rodeodance]

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Endorses Hillary Clinton for President





Speier blasts Iraq war in first House speech

Speier blasts Iraq war in first House speech

Zachary Coile, Chronicle Washington Bureau

Friday, April 11, 2008
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., right, administers ... New Bay Area congresswoman Jackie Speier. Associated Pres...

(04-11) 04:00 PDT Washington --

- Newly elected Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of Hillsborough was sworn into Congress Thursday morning and promptly gave a fiery speech criticizing the Iraq policies of President Bush and likely GOP presidential nominee Sen. John McCain, leading some Republicans to boo and walk out of the House chamber.

Speier, who won a special election Tuesday to finish the term of the late Rep. Tom Lantos, has always been an outspoken lawmaker in her years as a San Mateo County supervisor, state assemblywoman and state senator. She served notice Thursday that she plans be just as aggressive as a member of the House.

"The process to bring the troops home must begin immediately," Speier told a packed House presided over by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco. "The president wants to stay the course and a man who wants to replace him suggests we could be in Iraq for 100 years. But Madam Speaker, history will not judge us kindly if we sacrifice four generations of Americans because of the folly of one."

While Democrats applauded, Republicans began a chorus of low boos. Some Republicans who had congratulated her just moments before, including Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista (San Diego County), walked out of the hall in protest.

Speier's 13-year-old daughter, Stephanie, who was watching from the House gallery, asked, "Why are they booing my mom?"........


http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?o=1&f=/c/a/2008/04/11/BARA103CHG.DTL&type=printable

Congresswoman Jackie Speier today announced her endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President. Speier was sworn in less than week ago as the newest Member of Congress, filling the vacancy of California’s 12th Congressional District.

"Nothing makes me more proud than to announce my endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President," said Speier. "As a woman, a lawmaker and a mother, I understand what electing Hillary will mean for this country. She will not only bring an extraordinary grasp of the issues to the White House, but also a uniquely feminine skill set - consensus building, negotiation, and patience - that will serve our nation well. As President, Hillary will set an example for how to run a country with diplomacy and restraint."

"I am thrilled to have the support of the newest Member of Congress, Jackie Speier," said Clinton. "Jackie has been a force to be reckoned with in California politics for more than two decades, standing up for children, families, and consumers across the state. Congress is fortunate to have someone with her fortitude and vision, and I look forward to working with her as we bring real change to Washington."

A lifelong resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, Speier’s career began when she served as legal counsel to Congressman Leo J. Ryan. While accompanying Congressman Ryan to Jonestown, Guyana in 1978, the Congressman was assassinated and Jackie was shot five times. Speier credits that experience with inspiring her life in public service.

In 1980, Speier was the first woman and youngest person ever elected to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, where she served for six years. She followed that with 18 years in the California Legislature, where she received numerous awards including the American Medical Association’s "Outstanding Government Service Award" and the League of California Cities "Legislator of the Year."

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/view/?id=7112

[Qutzupalotl]

1. Another good one!

Congratulations, Hillary supporters.

[bluestateguy]

2. I'm glad she was elected

But she is card carrying member of the Establishment.

[cyclezealot]

12. Maybe Spier disagrees with Obama's

call to leave 30,00o plus troops in Iraq. ? An establisment candidate. Lets track her voting record first, ok.

[bluestateguy]

20. Fine

And I disagree with her candidate's vote to authorize this whole war in the first place.

[JoFerret]

49. And Obama is NOT?

How do you imagine he got to speak at the last convention? (Among all else)
Personal fairy dust?

He IS the establishment.

[Saturday]

3. That's great!! nt

[rodeodance]

5. yes, great to have her on board.

[CreekDog]

64. she didn't endorse HRC on April 11th

come on get it right.

[Blue_State_Elitist]

4. GO JACKIE!

[rodeodance]

34. and HILLARY

[Wes87]

6. Go Hill! And what a Glowing picture that is.

[rodeodance]

9. YES. she does glow.

[rodeodance]

7. CONGRATULATIONS TO HILLARY~

[lojasmo]

8. First act as a congresswoman is to endorse an also-ran?

Stellar.

[Wes87]

10. "Also ran?"

:puke:

[lojasmo]

48. Um...yes. EOM

[cali]

16. Jackie Speier endorsed Hillary some time ago

Now she's a SD, and she replaces another SD who endorsed Hillary.

[GarbagemanLB]

17. WAIT...this means there is no net movement in SDs?

[rodeodance]

22. "As a member of Congress, Speier also becomes a superdelegate"

As a member of Congress, Speier also becomes a superdelegate, who could play a key role in choosing the Democratic presidential nominee. Speier said she did not want to discuss presidential politics on her first day in office, but added that she has endorsed New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.


http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2008/04/11/BARA103CHG.DTL&type=printable

[cali]

29. Speier replaces Tom Lantos who died in office

and had already supported Hillary. No gain for Clinton.

[CreekDog]

65. Jackie endorsed HRC months ago

the OP pretends this happened in the past few days.

nice trick! :eyes:

[cali]

26. correct. she replaces Tom Lantos who died

a few weeks ago and who had already endorsed Hillary.

[grantcart]

52. correct DemconWatch added her to HRC when she was sworn in

She was part of a little group of delegates that caused a small blip in the graph

[ORDem]

82. Hey, if she can make Issa walk out of the chamber, then she has all of my support!!

And I'm voting Obama. Issa is the biggest scumbag Rep. there is.

:dem:

[cali]

11. Congratulations to Hillary

I have nothing but respect for Speier.

[rodeodance]

40. thank you. that is good to hear

[cali]

41. Have you ever congratulated Obama on an endorsement

I haven't seen you act that way- ever.

[rodeodance]

47. you are not all seeing cali. peace

[TheDoorbellRang]

13. Congrats on this

Clinton has actually gotten a few super D's this past week. You can find the latest news on who's endorsed at DemConWatch

Right now DCW shows Obama at 223 and Clinton at 249, with 322 still undeclared.

[emilyg]

14. Good!

[rodeodance]

21. I have added a pic of jackie and her first floor speech, Repugs walked out!!

[mamalone]

15. That top picture of Hillary is very nice....

Nice smile:)

[rodeodance]

18. come back if you can--I have added a pic of Jackie and her first floor speech

[ej510]

19. She replaced Lantos. He endorsed her for his seat before he...........

died.

[rodeodance]

25. Jackie will bring her own cadre of influence.

[rodeodance]

23. I have aded a photo of Jackie*****************

[Zhade]

24. Congresswoman Jackie Speier Endorses Proven Liar for President

Fixed.

[rodeodance]

28. congrat to you as the FIRST IMMATURE poster to dump on this thread.

[emilyg]

42. f***k off.

[TK421]

43. Thank you for shitting on a positive thread....

jerk-off

[Lilith Velkor]

53. ...

[BigBearJohn]

27. K/R! Proud to recommend! GO HILLARY!

[rodeodance]

31. Hillary did well to pick up Jackie

[ElsewheresDaughter]

30. NICE!!!

[pecwae]

32. Kick and rec.

[rodeodance]

33. Speier blasts Iraq war in first House speech---and Repugs walked out.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2008/04/11/BARA103CHG.DTL&type=printable

[Spider Jerusalem]

35. And Speier's 'endorsement' is far from solid.

FORMER state Senator Jackie Speier made a surprising remark on the presidential race Thursday when she visited the Times for an editorial interview.
(snip)
The Times asked for her response to the fear among many Democrats that, if Clinton takes the fight all the way to party convention in late August, it will give Republican nominee John McCain more time to consolidate his party base, raise money and widen his lead in the polls.

We expected Speier to downplay the risk of a possible convention fight, which has many liberals worried about losing the election despite the fact that public opinion on the economy and the war in Iraq favors the Democrats.

Instead she replied, "I don't think it'll go to the convention."
(snip)
Even more surprising, Speier said that despite her endorsement of Clinton, she would decide whom to vote for after the primary, leaving open the possibility that she'd go for Obama.

She declined to say which candidate would get her vote, but her silence itself was revealing.
http://www.insidebayarea.com/sanmateocountytimes/localnews/ci_8821893

[rodeodance]

37. same can be said about obama SD if he loses. What is your point?

[Spider Jerusalem]

38. He's not going to lose, point number one

point number two, Speier doesn't think it will go to the convention (which means she may not actually expect Clinton to win, as Obama has an insurmountable delegate lead). Which makes her endorsement symbolic and not meaningful.

[rodeodance]

39. I said IF---don't count your ckickie before it is hatched.

[TheDonkey]

36. Good for her... trying to extend her 15 minutes

very courageous of her.

[MonkeyFunk]

54. Jackie Speier's 15 minutes

have been going on since 1978.

[grantcart]

69. ouch that was funny but people do seem to like her

they are even tempted to replay her endorsement over and over

[ronnykmarshall]

72. She has more courage in her little finger ....

than you have in your whole body.

Ever hear of Jonestown? Well Jackie was one of the few that survived that attack that killed Rep. Leo Ryan. She was shot multiple times and played dead so the killers didn't shoot her more times. She had to lie in pool of her own blood for over 24 hours waiting for someone to help.

15 minutes of fame?

You don't know shit.

[Obamanaut]

44. So she blasts Iraq war and endorses the senator who voted for it.nt

[rodeodance]

58. Unlike hillary haters on DU, Jackie is fair and not one issued.

[Obamanaut]

61. Inconsistent?

[Bigleaf]

45. Old news.

[Nutmegger]

46. I've read mostly positive things about her on DU a few days ago.

But she committed the unforgivable. Time to throw her under the bus.

(R&K)

[KingFlorez]

50. This is a good endorsement for her

Jackie Speier is a great progressive voice.

[Texas Hill Country]

51. nice! i really like that lady too!!! she is greatness.

[Hawkeye-X]

55. Yo, rodeodance - you're a Obama supporter now? or what?

Your avatar and sig tells you that it's a Bruce Springsteen song. Bruce Springsteen endorsed Obama today so is he dead to you, or will you be backing Obama now?

Or changing your avatar?

[Carrieyazel]

56. The new congresswoman is a very beautiful lady. Who's been to hell and back.

She was nearly killed in Jonestown, Guyana thirty years ago. She went to investigate the Peoples Temple with Cong. Leo Ryan, who sadly was killed by the cult.

[rodeodance]

59. She is lovely--and a strong woman who not a new kid on the block.

[ronnykmarshall]

79. It's amazing that she survived.

She had to play dead so they wouldn't shoot her again. It was over 24 hours before help arrived. She is an amazing and wonderful woman.

[not_too_L8]

57. "As a woman, a lawmaker and a mother...."

I guess we know what the endorsement is all about, I wonder what people would be saying if some one endorsing Obama said ... as an African American, and a man ...

[SeaLyons]

60. Great endorsement and great pictures...

Thanks for posting.

Go Hillary.

[Lucky 13]

62. Unlike Hillary supporters, I will not slam someone for endorsing their favored candidate.

If only it was reciprocated.

[CreekDog]

63. What day did she endorse? I'm in CA-12.

So I'll be checking your work. :evilgrin:

[Egnever]

66. Best endorsement Clinton has gotten in a while

I dont even remotely agree with her other than the fact that hillary would be a woman president. Yet I admire this womans spunk. Maybe in a few years I can vote for her for president.

[panAmerican]

67. "uniquely feminine skill set"? HUH???

***** READ MY ENTIRE POST BEFORE YOU FLAME ME *****

Pray tell, are there also uniquely, masculine, Latino, White, Black, Asian, Democratic or Republican skill sets? As a woman who works in a heavily male-dominated field and is pretty high up in the food chain where I work, phrases like that make me cringe.

No matter what is on my resume or how well I present in an interview, I have been underestimated in *every* job I've ever had, and then went on to blow my competition away, which then set the bar even higher for newer employees.

The skills she cites - consensus building, negotiation, and patience - can easily be attributed to men or Republicans.

Consider how Republicans are patient enough to build their coalitions and think tanks to press agendas that are hurtful to the middle class and working people at large.

Consider how the average man usually negotiates a better salary than the average woman even accounting for all else (education, experience, etc) being equal.

Although HRC grates my nerves these days, I can appreciate that she's tenacious and resilient, even when things fall apart. We walk too fine a line when linking success - or the potential for success - to personal pride we may have in our gender, race, ethnic or some other type of affiliation.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

68. Anyone who disses Jackie for this...

is a fucktard, plain and simple, and I say this as someone who cannot stand Hillary. Jackie has had an exemplary career locally -- she is a liberal hero, much in the veiw of Barbara Boxer.

I may disagree with her on her endorsement, but she is someone I have -- and will continue to -- a great deal of respect for.

[ronnykmarshall]

75. See leading fucktard of the day.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=5519784&mesg_id=5520280

[futureliveshere]

70. She has NOT endorsed. She has replaced someone who had endorsed HRC but said she is free to differ.

[ronnykmarshall]

73. Read this .................

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/view/?id=7112

[AX10]

71. Great to know!

:kick:
Another SD!

[Vinca]

74. Like jumping onto the Titanic after it hit the iceberg. nt

[ronnykmarshall]

76. Yeah!

Why didn't "that woman" just die when she was shot in Jonestown. Now she's backing that "fucking whore". We should perify the party of her (Jackie), doncha think? She needs to "get out of the way".

[golddigger]

77. Yep, it's getting a little crowded under Obama bus.

[Vinca]

78. ?????? what on earth are you talking about?????

Did you miss your meds or something?

[ronnykmarshall]

80. Oh how sweet.

Another darling comment from the Unity Train.

[zulchzulu]

81. But she's from EVIL San Francisco!!!!

Hillsborough is a swanky hood next to SF. I like how Jackie condemned the Iraq War that her pal Hillary has blood on her hands with.