Congressman Barney Frank endorses Clinton

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2007/11/congressman_fra.html


Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Congressman Barney Frank backs Clinton


US Representative Barney Frank is endorsing Hillary Clinton for president and will be an economic adviser to her campaign, it announced this afternoon.

"I have from the beginning of this campaign believed that Hillary Clinton was the candidate best qualified to serve as President," Frank said in a statement issued by the Clinton campaign. "I am convinced that once elected, the qualities she will bring to the job -- commitment, intellect, and political skills -- will make her an extremely effective leader in our effort to reverse the badly flawed course on which George Bush and past Republican Congresses have set this country."

Barney Frank.

he must have had a brain fart.

I'm convinced that all the Democratic candidates would be competent Presidents, or they wouldn't be in the position that they are in. This is his choice, and it says far more about you that you're willing to throw him under a bus rather than simply acknowledge his opinion and move on.

:rofl: I'll tell you what I think it says about me. Rateyes doesn't care for Hillary Clinton, and never will. Rateyes likes Barney Frank, but thinks that Frank is making a big mistake.

Like Barney Frank could give a ratass what you think.:rofl:

about what I think or not. Neither do I give a rat's ass what you think about what I think. :rofl:

And so does the fact that he will be one of her economic advisors.

It was a given he'd never endorse Obama or Edwards.

someone until you learn who they endorse for prez of these here United States of America? Knowing what we and they know over the last 7 years? :(

that will wash away that sour grapes taste.

fucking sour grape.

:eyes:

:cheers:

endorsing Hillary. I'm shocked that people are surprised and don't know that Ann Lewis is Barney Frank's sister.

like Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a number of others have surprisingly endorsed Hillary. Now Barney Frank, whom nobody would mistake for Barney Fife. Like I said, I don't get it, except maybe the pros are playing Realpolitik, or maybe there's some dealing behind the scenes that we know nothing about, or maybe they're all climbing aboard a bobsled named Inevitable.

Clinton is the best candidate in their opinions.

Ever consider that?

Somehow that thought never crossed my mind.

They've either been bribed, gone senile or black mailed.

:sarcasm:

Though, for me, the senile crack wins the "wth? race" hands down.

and that would explain the "lapse in judgment".:silly:

Of course we all do everything our siblings tell us to do. We are all little siblingbots.:crazy:

Even the Republicans who have benefited greatly from her rockstar status while she's been in the Senate. She has been a very very good colleague, using her name recognition to help others in both parties.

These people are politicians. Often, its what happens off-camera that determines their actions. If you're looking to political ideology to figure out why Frank would support Hillary, then I think you are missing what's really going on in Washington.

I respect Barney Frank and think he is brilliant, but he also has a closetfull of dirty laundry.

What a surprise!

I'm just pointing out that what is already known about Frank is likely what keeps him supporting the status quo.

seven days a week and twice on Sunday. He made one huge mistake, owned up to it, and hasn't been involved in any scandal of any type for nearly 20 years. That is longer than many political careers.

(which many might argue are far more serious than blowjobs in the Whitehouse) why don't the Hillary supporters have the guts to address this thread?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=2269016&mesg_id=2274166

One, I am not a Hillary supporter. Two, anytime any place for debating Frank. Three, I will look at your thread which I didn't see.

I'm just pointing out why he may be making the safe decision to support Hillary. Usually (with the exception of the topic of the OP) I support Barney 100% and agree with most of what he has to say.

and now you don't with to debate it. If you wanted to debate Hillary then you shouldn't have called Frank immoral.

I'm merely pointing out that there are plenty of people who would make that judgement. This is why Frank, for the sake of his own political career, is endorsing Hillary and gaining his own support of the Democratic Leadership.

for nearly two decades. He hardly needs Hillary's support to do so. He won't be Speaker of the House no matter what, and he knows that. He also likely won't run for Senate due to Kennedy and Kerry. So I fail to see why he would have any real problems.

as an "economic advisor to her campaign" perhaps he sees the economic advantage of the US dominating the Middle East and controlling the oil. Has he made any public statements with respect to these issues?

but he is the chairman of the House Committee which sets economic policy for the House. That would make him a pretty important economic advisor.

about giving blank checks to Bush amounting to $TRILLIONS in the future cost of war on Iraq, alone!

Are you sure you are ANTI fascist? Or is it just a moniker?:shrug:

I'm not the one to be worried about.

On edit: There seems to be a misunderstanding, let me try to clear it up. I'm merely pointing out the fact that there are certain things in Barney Frank's past which some group like, say, the Religious Right might choose to target in order to disrupt his political future. Perhaps this is being used as leverage against him to cause him to support the proper policies and people within his party, or maybe he wants to move up the ladder in Washington by supporting another candidate who has learned the proper ways to compromise with the Religious Right while saving face with the centrists. I'm not saying this, in itself, is necessarilly a bad thing and it is certainly understandable, I'm just pointing out some reasons why he may be choosing to support Hillary. No doubt he would deny this. There are too many apologists who try to explain away compromise as a necessary way of being politically effective.

I mis-interpreted your post. Greetings to you, fellow DUer.:hi:

I should have stated my position more clearly at the beginning and I really didn't want to bash Barney too much since the good things that he does outweighs his support for Hillary. :hi:

Thanky Barney!

Barney Frank's sister, Ann Lewis, is a high muckety muck in Hillary's campaign.

It would be an uncomfortable Thanksgiving dinner if he endorsed someone else.

do.

It's pretty hilarious to see how quickly - and predictably - some DUers will turn on their supposed heroes the minute they take a stand they don't agree with.

I'm not turning on him at all. I'm just telling the truth.

That's a wonderful endorsement.

are super delegates and at this rate she will have enough votes to control the process.

Frank is one awesome dude.

I wonder why the campaign isn't highlighting this on hillaryhub?

section for now.

I'm sure more will be added by tomorrow.

To distract from all of Hillary's thousands of screw ups.

:sarcasm:

Congrats to Hillary.

how long it would be before Frank was attacked, given the history of attacks against other Clinton endorsers, but they beat me to it. Amazing.

He's a smart cookie. I'm glad to have him with us.

Barney made the right choice!

wait for my <ahhh!>

Barney didn't make a choice.

He was born a Democrat.

as he's at the same time taking on a job as an "economic adviser."

Doesn't mean he's corrupt or anything; it just means that he thinks Clinton is going to win.

Frank is a true Democratic champion...

That panders to BIGOTS!

K&R!

TURN UP THE HEAT!

"The gays are going for Hillary anyways."

:kick:

Cool

. . .as you know I'm an Obama man but I respect Congressman Frank and extend my sincere congratulations to the Clinton camp.

For years the LGBT community remained united in the pursuit of ENDA protecting the entire community. In a backroom deal involving Barney Frank and Nancy Pelosi, they unilaterally decided to drop the transgender from ENDA protection. The transgender are the LGBT people most at risk of violent death and abuse.

Thank you Barney, I hope you choke the next time you take a House page on a junket.

I love Barney.

:)

Go Edwards!

I guess Frank doesn't want to lose his medical coverage with all the health problems he has had recently. So it's understandable, he's for more of the same and the status quo.

Kick and recommend.

:kick:

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to keep her name in the papers. Clark, McGovern, Mondale, Frank.

Very effective tactic.

His sister is a senior advisor in Hillary's campaign, and he's been a long time friend of both Bill and Hillary.