Now, some Hillary Clinton folks wonder about a roll call vote

DENVER –- Giving Democratic convention delegates a chance to vote for Sen. Hillary Clinton was supposed to unify the party –- to provide a healthy, constructive outlet for what Clinton called “a catharsis.’’ For a video report, see below.

But not all of the people who backed her during the Democratic primary are so sure it’s a good idea.

U.S. Rep. Jose Serrano, who represents the Bronx, said on the convention floor Tuesday that a roll call vote enabling delegates to support Clinton’s nomination serves no purpose.

“It will sow divisions that don’t exist,’’ Serrano said. “It will continue to push this idea that we’re not united.

“I’m from New York,’’ Serrano continued. “I supported Hillary. She said she was out. She told us to support Obama. That’s what we’re doing. I don’t know why they’re doing anything else. There should not be a roll call.’’

The mechanics of the roll call vote were still being negotiated Tuesday. But Barack Obama campaign officials were considering an abbreviated roll call that would attempt to minimize party divisions, possibly involving the roll call ending at New York state with a motion to make the vote unanimous.

-- Peter Nicholas

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Comments

[Bryan]

Great speech, perfect...no roll call needed, lets get going.
ObamaBiden08

[Kipper]

Not trusting the Billery Clinton as I do, I have a sneaky suspicion that she thinks that if she gets enough votes she may be able to steal the nomination back... in court if necessary. Or maybe with enough voter backing, force her way into the VP slot.
Why else would she even bother. There has to be a "real" reason.

[calli]

I agree. No need for the roll call. The press needs to get over it cuz there's not going to be a fight at the convention.

[Patrick Sullivan]

The Dems need a full roll call count. Obama is likely a loser against McCain, whereas Clinton will stomp the puss out of McCain. Even if Obama did actually win the election, the Republicans would dummy up the numbers and send him on his way with another bag of fresh money.

On the other hand, Clinton's people will not let the Republicans steal the election from her even if it requires indicting, convicting and caging the entire membership of the Republican central committee. .

The voters who gave Obama his votes in the primary were mostly cross over Republicans. Democrats clearly prefer Clinton.

Do a full count.

[mrsfrederick7]

Now, we can take care of business...

All these fake AP news sources need to stop trying to attach Barack to not being American...like Rense, for instance. Barack is AMERICAN and they know it. These "news" sources are hateful communistic sources that are trying desperately to ruin our country.

VOTE BARACK BIDEN '08 TO 20016!!!

[Robert]

A roll call vote is senseless. Hillery supporters need to recognize that if she were to find a way to steal the nomination from Obama she would get crushed in the general election. First and formost she would not get at least 90% of the 18 million Obana supporters dwarfing her 2 - 3 million haters that refuse to support Obama and say that they will vote for McCain and two, she would galvinize the republician party and make them come out in droves. The 2 - 3 million haters are offset by the 5 million plus Ron Paul republicians who will not vote for McCain yet the press won't report on the rif in the republician party!

[Dan]

You need to have a roll call. The lack of a roll call shows nothing but cowardness and would only help to create more disinfranchised voters.

Let it happen and show the country where everyone really stands so you can move forward.

No Rollcall = Loss in November

[Vickie]

It seems sneaky and backroom not to have a roll call. I think it shows the fear of the truth - that Hillary Clinton is the better choice. I think women would like to see her have her due!