Hillary Clinton casts her vote -- Bill: "One of the proudest moments of my life"

[bigtree]

February 5, 2008, 8:56 AM




(CBS)
From CBS News' Fernando Suarez:

CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Hillary Clinton arrived early in the morning to Douglas Grafflin Elementary School to cast her vote on Super Tuesday, accompanied by former President Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea.

After voting, Hillary Clinton told reporters, "It's a very humbling and overwhelming experience to cast my vote today."

"I hope a lot of people will come out and vote today."

President Clinton schmoozed with voters while his wife was in the voting booth.

The former president later told reporters this was "one of the proudest moments of my life" as he held his hand to his heart.

On her way out, Hillary Clinton added, "I am just very excited about today. We should encourage everyone across the country to come out and vote in this national primary."

The Clintons departed the voting site after taking time to shake hands with supporters waiting outside in the cold.

Clinton is has no public campaign events for most of the day but she will be conducting radio and television interviews from her home in Chappaqua.

http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2008/02/05/politics/fromtheroad/entry3790555.shtml

[libbygurl]

1. Very nice pic at the bottom-Hillary with Chelsea and Bill.

Go, Hill!

:kick:

[UALRBSofL]

2. Yes, very nice

Thanks for posting. :)

[bigtree]

23. you're welcome

the bottom pic tugs at me. It reminds me of moments in my own family.

[skooooo]

3. personally i'm tired of the clintons

Their time is over. Gobama.

[bigtree]

not tired enough of them to come in and have a look

thanks for kicking!

[onehandle]

5. Funny how the Obama supporters always have to attack.

Even in basically non-political posts.

Not so funny actually.

[Sannum]

6. I know...they are so not interested they have to come in,

read the posts, and take time to attack!

[skooooo]

8. wow if you think that's an "attack"

you're delusional!

[Sannum]

9. Oh my...

I was talking about other posts. Not this one specifically. You must be new.

[skooooo]

11. Hard to read your mind...

...so sorry.

[MyNameGoesHere]

26. Not an attack just a little

classless. This is just a photo and article about husband and wife voting in New York who happen to be a former President and a candidate for president. A fluff piece. But you had to get your "non-attack" little dig in. No not an attack just classless.

[HERVEPA]

13. You should change your hobby to "Giving Democrats hell"

(and being a scmuck)

[BootinUp]

14. I guess it was really important to you to post that in this thread?

:thumbsdown:

[skooooo]

20. you're right

I should have left it alone. Sorry.

[Clinton Crusader]

28. then why are you in here? shooooooo

[Lucinda]

4. Thanks!

[in_cog_ni_to]

7. GREAT pics! Go, Hillary!!!!!

:woohoo:

[Adamocrat]

10. I'm PROUD to have voted for HILLARY, too...

Two gay men and one household in Atlanta, GA probably won't make a dent, but I'm happy to have voted for HILLARY CLINTON today. No matter the outcome, I feel proud.

[bigtree]

27. What an election!

Congratulations on your vote!

[juajen]

12. Absolutely beautiful history-making photo.

K & R

[bigtree]

29. absolutely!

What wonderful moments captured

[rodeodance]

33. yes, it is. I had to pause a moment to let that sink in. yes. it is......

[BootinUp]

15. Thanks bigtree, nice story and pics nt

[bigtree]

37. you're welcome

good vibes

[BenDavid]

16. now what person would not be proud if given the same situation

to cast a vote for his wife to become the nominee of their party and eventually be President. Think about that for a moment. WOW!

Look at the expression on Chelsea's face. That says it all. When she was 12 or 13 I am sure she might not have fully understood what all it meant for her father to run and be elected President, but now at 27 seeing her mother running for the nomination and the possibility of her mother becoming President, yep the expression says it all....



and as for some obama folks who have to be petty I say, we cannot pass any law to stop folks from being assholes...

[Sannum]

19. An anti-asshole law would be wonderful.

But it would be impossible to enforce :)

[angie_love]

17. I think that was a sweet thing of Bill to say...awww

[Yossariant]

18. Very nice. Thanks.

[KittyWampus]

21. that's' sweet :-)

[Politicub]

22. I know the feeling

It felt like no matter who I chose this morning, I was fortunate to be (a very small) part of history by voting for a woman or African American. I'm a political junkie, but I got a little misty eyed thinking about it while waiting it line.

At my precinct in GA, there was a line out the door - the longest I've seen there, but I don't usually vote in the morning. Compared to the evening line, it was about four times as long.

[bigtree]

44. part of history

indeed, for both candidates and their supporters

[bigtree]

24. kick for the update with the pic of Bill

I'm a little teary . . .

[MethuenProgressive]

25. Thank you for the nice post and pics!

k&r!

[rodeodance]

30. Hillary kept her family together during rough times. Nice photo-thanks

[ShortnFiery]

31. However, the odds are, if HRC loses her bid, ONE marriage will break-up in "A New York Minute"

:blush: :yoiks:

[rodeodance]

45. good poop on another thread.

[bigtree]

35. they are beautiful together

[Bread and Circus]

32. And that ballot smelled good...

:evilgrin: Sometimes I can't resist a cheap shot.

[ShortnFiery]

34. ...

cue the "Love Story Soundtrack" playing in the background as "a bevy of doves" flew overhead. :rofl:

Yes, I prefer suspense/action/dramas too. :blush:

[rodeodance]

46. You cheapen yourseld with this kind of post: "Sometimes I can't resist a cheap shot."

And that ballot smelled good...

:evilgrin: Sometimes I can't resist a cheap shot.

[Bread and Circus]

50. Sorry, but having a sense of humor is important...

and who's cheap?

The guy who cheats on his wife?

or the guy who makes fun of him for it?

Frankly, if Bill Clinton was a college professor who did took advantage of his role and carried on an affair with a student, he'd be fired.

[elixir]

36. She looks terrific. Very nice post. Dare I say, it looks like Bill is tearing up?!!!

May the best candidate win!

[bigtree]

40. it looks that way

very touching moments.

Best of luck, yourself!

[gateley]

38. Lovely photos and story. Can you IMAGINE going into the booth to vote

and seeing YOUR NAME? Wow.

Thanks for posting these.

[bigtree]

49. chills, gateley

chills

[Hoof Hearted]

39. That last photo is beautiful. How wonderful for Chelsea. How amazing is she?

thanks for the post. :-)

[polpilot]

41. Who can look at that picture and not feel sorry for Chelsea.

Who?

[bigtree]

42. she loves her mom and dad

I envy her

[polpilot]

43. They've proven their deep commitment to...

themselves.

[bigtree]

47. you've proven . . .

[rodeodance]

48. She is not a victim--she is mature women--

[bigtree]

51. kick

:kick:

[BrightKnight]

52. She is a grounded, bright, and beautiful young woman.

Senator Clinton is very lucky to have both Chelsea and Bill by her side.