Kindly Nancy Pelosi tells California Clintonites to 'get over it'

A lot of California's Democrats who thought it was their time with an overwhelming candidate like Sen. Hillary Clinton this year are in Denver now, and they're still disappointed.

But, hey, at least they were going to hear their favorite former first lady speak to them this morning.

Alas, their candidate didn't bother to show up for some unexplained reason. They felt kind of snubbed. Bad enough. But then they got another less sympathetic speaker, a Californian, in fact.

The delegation was treated to a speech by another prominent female Democrat, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Important person and all. But admittedly not The Favored One they had in mind. Pelosi told the Californians how enthusiastically she personally was supporting the actual one chosen, the party's real nominee, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois.

And then, in the interests of promoting the party's fragile political unity at the moment, she told the California Clinton supporters to “get over it.”

Los Angeles Councilwoman Janice K. Hahn said she realizes that Obama will work hard for the causes she believes in and she is ready to work for the freshman senator's election to the White House.

But, she added, getting over Clinton's loss would not be easy.

“It’s a heartbreaker for a lot of us,” she said. “We thought it was our time.”

(UPDATE: This just in: Some kindly Republicans have just announced they are throwing a "Happy Hour for Hillary" tonight in Denver at the Paramount Cafe at 519 16th Street from 8:30 until 10:30 p.m. All Clinton supporters are welcome.)

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Comments

[scootmandubious]

I am an Obama supporter, but I am really surprised at the condescension towards Clinton supporters that is dripping from this blog post. I could tell immediately that this was not Mr. Frederick or Mr. Malcolm.

Specifically, your reference to "their favorite former first lady" and "The Favored One," was inappropriate. Not to mention your reference to Speaker Pelosi being "Important person and all."

Was the intent to stir up more inter-party animosity? Do you think posting like this will inspire a whole new angry series of comments?

Or maybe this was your shot at doing an op-ed, instead of just posting in a more journalistic vein.

Whatever your intent (I am not a mindreader), if this Obama supporter was turned off, imagine how obnoxious this piece was found to be by Clinton supporters.

I would like to address this 3 word comment to talking heads, pundits, and even journalists covering this convention, that would love to continue their narrative, fueled by RNC talking points.

Get Over It.

[greg]

Hillary had her chance to win, but after reading all those memos at the Atlantic it was clear she had a staff that fought amongst themselves and charged her a lot of money for some really lame advice. Just "being Hillary" wasn't enough - she had no plan for after Feb. 5th and it showed. If she'd fired some of the deadwood on her staff, she could have won, but alas, she didn't do that.

[coach]

Pretty simple question really for Hillary supporters; who best represents democratic ideals McCain or Obama?

[GetOverItYourself]

Dear Speaker Pelosi--You and the corrupt DNC that rigged the nomination process for Barack Obama, down to the brazen delegate theft in Michigan, are the ones who need to get over yourselves.

I gave over a thousand dollars to the DCCC and various Democratic Senate candidates in 2006, and was overjoyed when the party won those elections. Since then, there's been nothing but inaction and capitulation by you, Harry Reid, and Barack Obama, most recently on FISA.

Barely a day goes by when I don't get some request for money from you. Maybe when you start fighting for our principles and start listening to our voices and stop belittling the 18 million people who supported Hillary Clinton, I might give you some more. Until, then I'll get over it when I say it's time, not you.

[BJ]

We are done talking.

Our votes will speak for themselves.

[abby0802]

I like Hillary Clinton, but please for the sake of this country, Clinton supporters, do not sit this election out or vote for McCain.
You will just end up with four more years of the same type of administration under which America has been suffering!

[MDW]

I agree with Nancy. Although I backed Hilary and would've like to see her win, now is not the time to start splitting hairs. Obama is the Democratic candidate, end of story. If we want to change the way things are done in Washington, then we need to change the man in charge, which means it's not John McCain. I'm a life long Democrat, and that means one thing, I vote for the party's choice. To do anything else is to be a REPUBLICAN. And if you can't get over Hilary, then you were probably a REPUBLICAN to begin with! And if you're insulted at the idea, then you'd better get on board the bandwagon. NO EXCUSES! Vote for the party's choice or condemn this country to another 4 years of tax breaks for the wealthy, and our economy going down the drain to support foreign wars.

[Col Joe Bento US Army Ret]

Hillary is a wmoan at a bar at closing time following everyone out to the parking lot asking if there is an after party. No Hillary there is no after party you lost so get on board the OBAMA BIDEN bandwagon or get out of Washington. OBAMA is the obvious better choice for our nations women and veterans like myself.

OBAMA BIDEN YES WE MUST!

[david]

Here's the problem.... long term, if Hillary supporters destroy Obama's chances of winning, the Obama supporters will likewise make sure Hillary isn't nominated in 2012! So would you rather fight or would you rather win?????

[Nick]

"Get over it?" Who the hell does Nancy Pelosi think she is? Queen Bee?

Mocking or condescending Hillary supporters is NOT the way to bring them back into the fold.

If the Obama-Biden ticket were reversed, this Dem would be voting for the ticket. I will not be party to electing the most unqualified man in modern presidential history to the White House. Anyone voting along party lines is an ignorant fool. We should vote for the most qualified person running, and that is NOT Obama. Voting on promises yields the likes of GW Bush.

[BL]

I have been a life-long Democrat and I supported Hillary.
Sure Nancy, I'll "get over it." I've actually moved on.
For the first time in my voting life, I will not vote for the Democratic presidential candidate.

[Tom Lanik]

What suffering? Please be specific.

[Trance in LA]

McCain is the anti-Hillary. No matter how disappointed you might be that Obama won the Dem nomination, please don't screw over America by sitting out the election or voting for McCain. Nobody who appreciates what Clinton stands for could ever vote for him. It's not about getting over it, it's about getting them out of power. Your country, your children, your values all demand that you help Obama win. He might not be your first choice, but he's intelligent and progressive. Don't cut off your nose to spite your face.

[paul]

I'm a lifelong Democrat but I won't be voting in November.
That's fine if the DNC and the media insist on shoving an unqualified candidate down our throats for the past year and a half.
I will exercise my power by withholding my vote.

[JR]

One has to judge the maturity of the future leader of the free world with Obams's 3:00 AM slap in the face to HRC. Never mind the back handed way a promise to his supporters was kept. Like every news outlet didn't sign up to be notified by email and it wouldn't be in all the new outlet's by the time we all woke up?

Is it just me or is this High School games?

[william]

black will vote for black no matter what hillary didnt have a chance.

[Keith]

McCain or Obama ? Neither.
I am a Democrat and Hillary supporter.
is there another option?

[Bob, Dallas TX]

Serious Clinton supporters are voting for Barack Obama. I've not met one Hillary supporter who will not be voting for Barack. Hillary endorsed him, afterall!

[Lill]

Pelosi should be ashamed of herself.... I was proud of her when she became the 1st woman speaker of the house. She has been a big disappointment. Either Nancy lacked the guts to go after Bush, or she doesn't care about the rest of us who do. Never mind that there would not be enough votes to imipeach... it's the effort that counts.

I think I'll make a donation to CINDY SHEEHAN -- and here's hoping she creams Pelosi. Too bad I'm not a Californian.

[Jack]

A lot of upper class, educated, and wealthy American women who supported Clinton will, probably, vote for McCain...like to true Republicans they really are.

[bes]

This whole PUMA thing is just a face-on test of character. That is, who out there among Democrats is willing and able to cut off the nose to spite the face. Sore losers, sour grapes, narcissistic egotism ... well, words fail. Sometimes, confronted by sheer inanity it's easiest to let the inanity speak for itself.

[debbie]

"I like Hillary Clinton, but please for the sake of this country, Clinton supporters, do not sit this election out or vote for McCain.You will just end up with four more years of the same type of administration under which America has been suffering!"

Should have thought about it when you voted for Obama.

[Thoren]

If any person who supported Clinton fails to vote for Obama or would vote for McCain, they are pretty odd folks. Please understand any friction you felt during the primaries was because Clinton and Obama are nearly identical with regard to the issues. Some friction was generated as the candidates tried to appear different. Again, they are nearly clones of each other. Hopefully, you supported Hilary Clinton because of her stance on political issues. If you did, then you should hurry up and get ready to vote for someone that is nearly identical to her.

[Herman S]

Hmmm. Former supporters of liberal Hillary Clinton are now thinking about voting for conservative McCain?

Don't make me laugh!

[John Peabody]

That is no way in hell I'll vote for NOBAMA, the liar, egomaniac, arrogant self serving man who is married to a revolutionist who said she has been proud of America once in her adult life. To me, Obama is not even a true American; his heart and sole belong to Africa and Indonesia. I'll never, never, never call him president of our country.

And, yes, I voted for HRC whom Obama and the rest of the powers of the DP treated like hell.