Hillary Clinton ended her historic campaign for the presidency on Saturday and told supporters to unite behind rival Barack Obama, closing out a race that was as grueling as it was groundbreaking. The former first lady, who as recently as Tuesday declared herself the strongest candidate, gave Obama an unqualified endorsement and pivoted from her role as determined foe to absolute ally.
“Today as I suspend my campaign, I congratulate him on the victory he has won and the extraordinary campaign he has won. I endorse him and throw my full support behind him and I ask of you to join me in working as hard for Barack Obama as you have for me,” the New York senator said.
With that, Clinton placed herself solidly behind her Senate colleague from Illinois, a political sensation and the first black to secure a presidential nomination.
For Clinton and her supporters, it was a poignant moment, the end of an extraordinary run that began with an air of inevitability and certain victory. About 18 million people voted for her; it was the closest a woman has come to capturing a nomination.
Joining her on stage were her husband, the former president, and their daughter, Chelsea, before she took their leave as she addressed the crowd.
Obama secured the 2,118 delegates needed to clinch the nomination Tuesday after primaries in South Dakota and Montana. He planned to spend the weekend at home in Chicago.
Clinton supporters began lining up at dawn to attend the farewell address. A smattering of Obama backers showed up as well, saying they did so as a gesture of party unity.
By BETH FOUHY, Associated Press Writer for www.yahoo.com
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With both groups working together, nothing can stop us from winning back the White House!
Ding Dong the witch is Dead.
Took her long enough, along with Edwards who showed no balls whatsoever in giving Obama his support. Matter not. Working class people in this country have had enough of the Washington Establishment and showed it in this election.
Let’s hope Clinton didn’t bruise his base enough to cost him the election. I doubt it. Regardless of what CNN or Fox says, the people of this country know who is going to fight for them.
The True meaning of America, a child of a divorced family with bi-racial parents who did it all himself, is going to be realized. No more excuses. No more boxes.
Let’s Do this!
-Stal
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If Clinton’s people don’t fight for Obama, then McCain will win.
Speaking of Harlem, is the city going to work with the small business owner or keep running them out? And should all the public schools be converted to charter schools?
You’re right…we really have to look at the working and non-working poor, small and mid-size businesses, our veterans, universal heath-care of somekind, balanced education,…
Stal – It’ going to take us to make it happen.