Why Lorna (Former President of Chicago NOW) Switched from Clinton to Obama

[ProSense]

Video Why Lorna Switched from Clinton to Obama

[maddiejoan]

1. Why Bonnie (Current President of Illinois NOW) didn't.

Obama Was Present, But He Was Not There On Issues That Mattered to Illinois Women


In celebration of Women’s History Month, March 28, 2007, the National Organization for Women Political Action Committee, NOW PAC, announced its endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President (see article below).

Illinois NOW PAC supported the endorsement of Senator Clinton. “She is, after all, our native sister,” said Bonnie Grabenhofer, president of Illinois NOW. “We know from her record and in her heart she will be there for us.”

Senator Clinton has a long history of support for women's empowerment, and her public record is a testimony to her leadership on issues important to women in the U.S. and around the globe. She has eloquently articulated the need for full economic, political and social equality for women in every institution of society, taking action throughout her career — as a lawyer, community leader, First Lady, Senator and candidate for the presidency — to advance the civil and human rights of women and girls.

After looking at his record, Grabenhofer does not feel the same way about Illinois Senator Barack Obama.

During Senator Obama’s 2004 senate campaign, the Illinois NOW PAC did not recommend the endorsement of Obama for U.S. Senate because he refused to stand up for a woman’s right to choose and repeatedly voted ‘present’ on important legislation.

As a State Senator, Barack Obama voted ‘present’ on seven abortion bills, including a ban on 'partial birth abortion,' two parental notification laws and three 'born alive' bills. In each case, the right vote was clear, but Senator Obama chose political cover over standing and fighting for his convictions.

“When we needed someone to take a stand, Senator Obama took a pass,” said Grabenhofer. “He wasn’t there for us then and we don’t expect him to be now.”

For more information on the endorsement go to www.nowpac.org

http://www.illinoisnow.org/

[indimuse]

3. I wonder how his fans on DU will TRY to spin this..

I know...They won't show up either...present! NOT!

[ProSense]

5. No spin:

A Vote for Obama is a Vote for Women

Angela Padilla reacts to Hillary Clinton's attack on Barack

[medeak]

2. whoa! n/t

[David Zephyr]

4. There is a lot of switching from the Clintons to Obama.

Great news.

[Kahuna]

6. The lies by Team Clinton are beginning to catch up. I hope that enough

people find out about the outlandish and brazen lies by next Tuesday.

[1corona4u]

7. Cause she's a rich bitch

She donated 35K to politicians last year.... rich people like Obama....

[tammywammy]

9. um wow

:wow:

[Deep13]

8. 100% honest? Did she read his mind? nt

[David Zephyr]

10. Kick! The Clinton dishonesty is a turn off.

Kick.