A message to any PUMAs out there still hating on Obama. This is a passion plea from me to you saying wake up, and listen. Clinton was right this week, a John McCain white house will do more to hurt the progress of women, education, the environment, and minorities. Do you really want to suffer 4 more years out of spite? I hope the answer is no, but just in case, there is more...
Obama never once went negative towards his democratic opponents.
Obama never ran an ad claiming Hilary would get your kids killed at 3:00am.
Obama's spouse never tried to trivialize Hilary's wins by comparing to past failed campaigns.
Obama's senior staff never allowed his campaign to drift into relentless negativity.
Obama never said that John McCain is a better choice than Hillary.
Obama and the vast majority of his supporters stayed away from the race card, while many Hilary supporters used the sex card and accused Obama and the media of reverse racism.
Obama never pushed for Hilary to leave the race before all the votes were cast.
Obama went out of his way to help retire some of her campaign debt she raised trying to muddy him up.
Obama may not have taken Clinton as a VP, but he had the respect not to play games with her, and be up front about his VP choices.
Obama gave both Clinton's prime speaking roles at his convention. Allowing them to write and craft their own speaches.
Obama graciously allowed Hilary supporters to cast their roll call votes for her.
Obama at every turn has acknowledged Hilary, her historic campaign, and never shown disrespect.
Obama has had the heart and soul to keep this race focused on change and a high principle of values.
In response:
Hilary has stated repeatedly her support for Obama, campaigning for him at many venues.
Both Clintons delivered pointed speeches about their support of Obama, and how women, democrats, minorities, kids, and the country will hurt under McCain.
Hilary was the one who declared Obama the nominee in the roll call.
And Clinton Supporters of all kinds have joined those of us who hope for a change in DC in november.
So now that Hill, and Bill, Biden and Obama have spoken. Please end this now pointless PUMA movement. Remember why you supported Hilary, why you still do. Does John McCain really stand for those same things? Will John McCain bring our nation closer to breaking the glass ceiling? Or is a steel ceiling of McCain ok if it is just to get some pithy revenge? Please think about that one.
To all those who said in comments thats PUMAs are done making waves, YOU ARE SO WRONG. Continue to reach out to them. This list may piss a few off, but its true and I wont fight with lies.