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Why I Still Back Hillary Clinton
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| Contributor | Eric |
| Last Edited | Eric Jan 08, 2008 01:45pm |
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| Category | Opinion |
| Media | Newspaper - Washington Post |
| News Date | Tuesday, January 8, 2008 07:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Early last year John Kerry called me to say he was not going to run for president in 2008. I had served as his national treasurer in 2004 and was among those who felt he should consider running again. He would have made a great president. But it is almost impossible to overcome $450 million in negative advertising.
After we hung up, I needed to make a tough decision. I have served as the national treasurer of four Democratic presidential campaigns. I have seen our presidential politics up close for many years, and I understand well what is at stake.
The Democratic field this year has been rich, and I believe any of the Democratic candidates would be a superior president to the one we have now. For part of this campaign I supported Sen. Barack Obama. But I have come to realize that Hillary Clinton is the best candidate.
I did not reach this conclusion easily, although I have a long history with the Clintons. I served as national treasurer of Bill Clinton's 1992 campaign and subsequently served in his administration. The Clintons have been guests in my home, and I have been their guest at the White House. Hillary Clinton is an extraordinary woman and a great intellect. When I was going through personal difficulties, she could not have been more supportive or compassionate. |
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