Streisand Talks About Obama and Hillary

[tishaLA]

I know some of you don't like Ms Streisand, despite the fact that she started raising tons of money for Democrats in the 60s, has done benefits for the ACLU and Daniel Ellsberg, and has a philanthropic foundation that gives money to environmental causes. LGBT causes, AIDS research, and women's organizations, among others. But here she is in an interview with politico about the 08 race for President:

You strongly supported Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton for the Democratic nomination. Was switching to Sen. Barack Obama difficult?

We had a very deep bench of Democratic Presidential candidates in the primary, and we were very lucky to finally have two capable, dynamic and intelligent candidates vying to be the nominee. Supporting Sen. Obama for President was an immediate decision for me after Sen. Clinton ended her bid for the Democratic nomination. Throughout this process, they challenged each other to be better. It was a historical race, with Hillary breaking through that glass ceiling for all women and Barack inspiring young kids that they can overcome their circumstances to reach greatness.

Will you be doing any concerts to support Obama and the Democrats before the election?

I would absolutely consider performing for Sen. Obama and for the Democratic Party.

What do you say to Hillary’s fans that might be moving to vote for McCain — a figure that’s been estimated to be as high as 15 percent of her supporters?

I would urge those voters to take a step back and realize that our country is at an extremely serious crossroad . . . . There is too much at stake right now to elect another George W. Bush to the White House. And John McCain is just that. He has stated that the issue of economics is not something he’s understood as well as he should. He does not support reproductive rights for women, increased veteran’s benefits and ending the war in Iraq. There is just no reason for Sen. Clinton’s supporters not to back Sen. Obama.

Have you spoken with Obama? If so, what did you talk about?

I have met and spoken to Sen. Obama, but I don’t discuss my personal conversations with the media.

Which Clinton policies do you think Obama should embrace, and what role would you like to see her have in his administration should he be elected?

I would like to see him embrace her universal healthcare policy. But it is ultimately up to the two of them to decide whether she will be more effective as a leader in the Senate or if she should work in the Administration. She has years of experience in public service and her work serving the needs of children and poor and working class Americans is incredibly admirable.

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[book_worm]

1. I've always liked her and she makes a good deal of sense.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

2. Streisand and Jane Fonda get a pretty bad rap by the M$M, Repukes...

and yes, even some Democrats who buy into all of that. It's so wrong and so unfair. I'm thrilled that she's onboard because we need her voice...literally!

[Lucky 13]

3. Thank you, Barbara...

fuck PUMA.

[glitch]

4. For the record - I have always loved her. And once again she shows us why she is so beloved.

:applause:

[Whisp]

7. I do too. Her supporting Hillary didn't take one teeny bit away.

As far as I know, Barbra did not go nasty/stupid against Obama so there is no reason to carry a grudge with her. Who i Am dissapointed in that did go nasty/stupid, is Joe Wilson. Of all people, that was so crushingly disapointing - how idtiotic he sounded in his criticisms that felt more like rw talk show crap.

[glitch]

10. Also Krugman. So silly of them.

However, I'll forgive them all if they work to get Obama elected. :)

[Better Today]

5. Mandatory Insurance isn't Universal Health Care . . . other than that

good post. Glad to see she is getting on board.

[babylonsister]

6. Love her voice, and I love her politics! nt

[AtomicKitten]

8. Go Babs!

[NashVegas]

9. "Hillary's Fans"

What a nice asshole.

[Cha]

11. I've never not liked Barbra and this is exactly what I'd

expect from her:)

Btw, she and mccain have a little history that got me to write a snail mail letter to her because that's the only way I could reach her and I got a letter back.

It was back in the day when surgemouth was on snl where he was mocking Barbra..saying they would leave the singing to her and she should leave the politics to the likes of them. mccain thinks he's ever so clever.

So I wrote to Barbra and said we all had a right to have our say in our country and what mccain said was wrong. She wrote back and said .."they don't like the message so they try to smear the messenger."

[Bonobo]

12. I doubt Elton John will be as magnanimous.

He strikes me as a real bitch.

[AZBlue]

13. I like her - and her politics.

She's a very smart lady.