Gloria Allred, outspoken Clinton backer, muzzles herself to make a point

DENVER -- Leave it to the media-savvy (some would say media-obsessed) Gloria Allred to find a way to dramatically publicize her discontent as a disgruntled Hillary Clinton supporter at Barack Obama's convention.

Allred, a Los Angeles attorney and a member of the California delegation at the confab, told The Times' John Mitchell she was fed up with delegation leaders rebuffing her efforts to give Clinton her due.

She said she had wanted to honor Clinton's "historic candidacy" in an address to fellow delegates at their Tuesday morning breakfast, but was turned down. She wanted to meet with other Clinton delegates privately, but was refused.

So (in what is usually her move of first-resort) she decided to take her case to the media.

She tied a cloth napkin around her mouth and distributed a flier asking the question: "Why is Gloria being gagged?"

Later, she said she wants to "fight for Obama, but first I want to honor the votes that were cast for Clinton."

-- Don Frederick

Photo credit: John Mitchell/Los Angeles Times

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Comments

[Mark]

Can she keep this on after the DNC? That would be perfect!

[dpj1]

I hope she continues to wear it upon her return to L.A. What a nut.

[Mikey Kay]

"Why is Gloria being gagged?" I can think of a number of reasons, not the least of which is that she's the worst example of the abuse of feminism as an ideal. I for one am enjoying the rare silence.

[Hard Rock]

Never seen Ms. Allred look better!

[Alessandro Machi]

Gloria Allred takes some hits for her provocative ways, but this time I agree with her 200%.

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[reader]

Go Gloria!
Thanks for representin' us.

You rock and we appreciate your work.

[BJ]

It's amazing how easily fooled the American public is! Granted that Michelle Obama gave a fantastic speech last night. BUT, it is after all, just a speech! Carefully crafted, and beautifully worded. Just like all of Obama's speeches have been.

It doesn't change the fact that it was only 2 months ago that he threw Rev. Wright, Rezko, Ayers, et al under the bus! AFTER 20 years of affiliation, and only when it became politically expedient and necessary, IF he wanted to get elected. He still is not qualified to lead on day one, and we still don't know who he really is!

It was only 6 years ago that he and his family lived in a cramped condo... how does one go from a community organizer, state senator, US senator into a presidential candidate in such a short time? 6 years from a cramped condo into a multi-million dollar home? Yes he wrote books... which only sold AFTER he declared his candidacy... $4 million dollars worth last year. Ever wonder who is the kingmaker behind Obama?

[Grow Up Baby]

You have to wonder if acting childish has worked for her all these many many many years.

[Me]

Gloria Allred gives new meaning to the term "media whore."

[AN]

Gloria, stand your ground. I am a Hillary supporter who agrees with you and I will not vote for Barack Obama.

[sam]

she gives liberals a bad name

[Gryph]

Obviously its all a plot by Karl Rove.

[Vic Arpeggio]

And Gloria wonders why she isn't taken seriously. Please keep the gag on-- permanently. Hilary Clinton has risen above politics, thank goodness. Too bad many of her misguided supporters have not.

[ginger liu]

Gloria Allred is a true hero. She has stood up for human rights and worked her ass off as a single mum to get to where she is right now. If she has beef with the media over this issue, then I'm kind of on the side of Gloria. The media is male dominated, would Clinton get all this bashing if she was a man? She gained more votes than any other candicy who 'lost.' Stop dismissing women who stand up for equal rights and calling them "feminists" like it's a bad thing. This is a mans world and what happened to Clinton in the media, proves it yet again. We just want to be treated equal...you know, like Obama. Anyone who dismisses one of the top human rights activists in this country is a loser. Ask yourself, what have you done for your country? Huh? Or do you just fight for your own kind?

[ginger liu]

I support Clinton.

[schaidez]

Please Gloria, make it permanent.

[Aldo]

It is interesting to compare your coverage of Allred's antics on this issue to the way the LAT covered her during the Gray Davis recall election.

After the Times broke the eleventh-hour story of alleged sexual improprieties by Arnold Schwarzenegger, made by a few credible-sounding women, several other less-credible women came out of the woodwork with similar stories, all represented by Ms. Allred. The Times gave Ms. Allred daily front-page coverage for her charges. She was portrayed by the Times in those stories as a serious attorney, and no mention was ever made of her long-standing ties to the Democratic party.

Your readers back then could have benefitted from the same dismissive framing that you helpfully provide for Ms. Allred when she attacks Obama.

[Chuckles]

A lawyer trying to up-stage everyone? What a shocker!

A Clinton backer that won't accept reality? What a shocker!

A rich chick from LA behaving like a loon? Not such a shocker.

No Clinton will ever be elected to the Presidency ever again. Not in 2008, not in 2012 and certainly not in 2016 when Hills is 69. They should be good little people and thank Satan for all their blessings.

[jenna]

So hell really DOES freeze over...

[rudy]

So Obama comes from rags to some riches in a few years. But McCain doesnt know how many houses he owns. Don't they all, who go to Washington, benefit.

Take a close look at McCain. His public service has not hurt his financial status much, has it.

[JP]

Unfortunately, this is more about Gloria Allred than about Hillary Clinton or feminism. It's about time folks begin to realize that men, too, can be feminists -- and Barack Obama is one. This country is in a huge mess and we must collaborate to put our communities back together. Please Ms. Allred et al, put your ego and ego-driven drama to rest.

[Marjorie]

Gloria Alred is simply Karl Rove in drag.

[woodstock1969]

Its too late Gloria, but its not Hillary that Obama has to worry about, nor McCain, but a wiry fellow named Lieberman. Senator Lieberman to be exact. A fellow the country listens to and believes (why I do not know??). After Liebermans speech at the Republican convention, Obama will be lucky to hold his Senate seat. Its Obama own fault for collaring Lieberman on the senate floor that June day in front of the media.

[GloriaP]

Wonderful, all of you Clinton backers who won't vote for Obama will be blamed if McCain wins. You'd rather tear your nose off to spite your face than accept reality.

[Sabrina]

For a lawyer, Allred is acting pretty immature...like a sore loser. Give us a break!