Why are some former Biden Endorsements going to Hillary?

[William769]

[Mass]

1. Why not?\nt

[MoonRiver]

12. Exactly!

Are conspiracy theorists jumping the shark?

[SteppingRazor]

2. I imagine the answer would vary depending on the endorser in question. n/t

[Muttocracy]

3. good question - been wondering the same

I can't imagine it coming from Biden after reaction to her vote on Iran. As far as I know still no endorsement from him, and I expect he won't endorse.

He'll have to work with Obama and Clinton in the future - one or both in the senate, maybe one in White House.

My gut says he'd prefer Obama. I think they're most similar in style.

I doubt Biden would take VP or Sec of State for either of them. Actually, I'm quite certain he wouldn't for HRC (Bill factor). Maybe for Obama.

[no name no slogan]

4. she baked them cookies?

:shrug:

[goldcanyonaz]

10. You helping to turn the women on to Clinton very fast with that type of comment.

Thank you!

[no name no slogan]

11. ....

LIGHTEN UP, FRANCIS

[William769]

15. Now thats funny!

[Adelante]

5. Why do you ask, William? nt

[William769]

8. Curiosity.

Just want to know where the others will go. More or less it was just a thought that popped into my head.

[goldcanyonaz]

6. Biden and Clinton were always my favorites. They are more similiar than not. nm

[Radical Activist]

7. What endorsements?

Both are northeastern establishment Democrats.

[Muttocracy]

9. he was asking about people who endorsed Biden before

in Nevada and South Carolina I think were the ones I heard today.

[Radical Activist]

19. Any names?

Just curious. Are they mostly local people?

[Muttocracy]

20. here's one

I think the Nevada one was his campaign director for that state - think that one was on Clinton's campaign website? It showed up on my Google alert for Biden which I haven't turned off, but I think I deleted today's already.

edit - was still in my browser history

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/view/?id=5078

Former Biden State Director Ronni Council Joins Clinton Team

The Clinton campaign announced today the addition of veteran Nevada political strategist Ronni Council to its state political department. Council formerly served as the Nevada State Director for the Biden campaign and now joins the Clinton campaign as a Senior Advisor.

"With Senator Biden out of the race, I had to quickly re-think my choice for president," said Council. "After much consideration of the candidates' electability, experience, and the excitement surrounding their campaigns, I went back to the words of Joe Biden himself: ‘When you caucus, you should close your eyes and imagine the person you're supporting is president at this very moment. Do you believe that person? Do you have confidence that person can handle any of these crises that you know exist?' It became clear to me very quickly Hillary Clinton was the only person I could imagine, right now, as my president."

A native of Las Vegas, Council's political involvement began a decade ago with the Nevada State Democratic Party. Since then, she has worked as a consultant and senior staffer for numerous local and statewide campaigns. Recently, she was the Director of Campaign Operations in Henderson Mayor Jim Gibson's bid for governor and worked on field operations for Clark County Commissioner Rory Reid's campaign. Her varied experience has given Council an extensive understanding of the key Nevada issues and constituencies.

"Ronni is a proven campaigner and a great asset to have on board, with deep connections to the community and Democratic activist networks," said Clinton Nevada Chair Rory Reid. "On a personal note, I'm also excited to have the opportunity to work with Ronni again and have her on our team. We look forward to harnessing her energy and knowledge as we mobilize voters across the state to caucus for Hillary."

other one I read escapes me at the moment.

[Muttocracy]

21. another - DE governor

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4014727

[William769]

22. Those were the two I was referring to thanks for the links.

[Adelante]

16. Biden is Mid-Atlantic, not Northeastern

It's nitpicking maybe, but it's very different.

[Muttocracy]

17. geography lesson needed

I've corrected people here and on other blogs about Biden being a New England senator (I think they meant Northeast, but I'd agree on Mid-atlantic). And people saying Clinton was from a neighboring state to NH. And NY is part of New England.

(for the record New England = Maine + the 5 little states up there)

[Kat45]

26. Hey now, Mass. isn't some "little state," with

Boston being the major city in New England. :D

[Muttocracy]

28. oh, I mean square miles not status!! I was picturing a map!!

I have family in Boston and love New England.

I was thinking of someone from the west coast saying, oh, those 5 squinty little states up there?

I wonder how much we all know about each others' regions. When I lived in the midwest, I had a friend from the east coast who had never been through a toll booth. I couldn't really describe it very well. I on the other hand had no idea what to do on the signal onramps on the highway. There are still a few regional things left in this country!

[Adelante]

It's a definite regional distinction

I'm originally from New York, but I lived in New Jersey for several years. North Jersey is one thing, but once you cross the Raritan River and move south, you know you're in Mid-Atlantic country. It's a different world.

[2rth2pwr]

13. Because Dodd dropped out. nt

[Muttocracy]

14. do endorsements matter much?

Last I checked, Biden ended up with more local political and newspaper endorsements than Edwards and Richardson in Iowa. Outside NH and Iowa, do the smaller papers get enough personal attention to really endorse?

Des Moines Register endorsement text sounded like answer was Biden even though they endorsed HRC :eyes:

[Didereaux]

18. Biden supporters(endorsers too) tend to older, thoughtful who know the goal is to STOP the Repugs...

makes perfect sense for them to go Clintons direction. Edwards is just wallowing, and seems unable to adjust his campaign to include other issues that are just as important to the general population. Obama is just plain too inexperienced, and to more experienced politicians is at this point just another MTV celebrity du jour. Obama will have to expand his appeal to the older voters(which do the voting) before he can expect endorsements from experienced politicans.

Yes, yes, all you privates and corporals in Obamas' Kiddy Army, save your ammo, you aren't going to change anyones mind with mindless vitriol. Put all that energy to work to help your candidate not alienate potential supporters and voters.

[coco77]

24. Exactly...

[monmouth]

32. You said that so well land spot on..Thank you...n/t

[kenfrequed]

23. uhm...

Maybe because both are fairly business friendly democrats?

[Critters2]

25. Aren't they both DLC?

It seems obvious that Biden endorsements would now go to Hillary. Well, to me.

[Debi]

29. Biden is not DLC

:hi:

[Critters2]

33. Oops! My mistake. I honestly thought he was.

[Debi]

34. I'm not saying he never was b/c that I don't know

but the DLC that is today...is not something Joe Biden is part of (or any decent human being in my opinion x()

[Bucky]

27. They're insiders. They're going with a winner.

This is how bandwagons are made. Diverse as democracies are, we need the occasional bandwagon to reaffirm our cultural unity. It's a good thing.

That said, Go Obama!

[Renew Deal]

30. Where did you see that?

:shrug:

[William769]

35. See post 20 and 21. NT

[Think82]

31. I dunno. I feel Biden had the best of both their qualities. Hillary did vote for Biden's Iraq plan.

Obama sat out that one. However, Hillary also voted for Kyl-Lieberman, which Biden did not. I assume most of the people going to Hillary are the "experience" voters, who have had to downgrade since Biden and Dodd are out. However, Biden is also more of a "straight-talker" and "inspiring" like Obama, so... I don't know.

[Muttocracy]

36. my feelings too

(post 3 above)