Why do all middle-aged white women support Hillary Clinton for President?

Why do all middle-aged white women support Hillary Clinton for President?
Offended by that question? How do you think I feel when I’m repeatedly asked “why do all Young Democrats support Barack Obama for President?” Just as not all middle-aged white women don’t support Hillary, not all YD’s support Barack. As soon as people learn to get past their categorizations (ie “isms”) maybe this country will begin to move forward.

Look at us Democrats now debating whether sexism or racism is the bigger issue in this Presidential race. Who will be the one to win it in November? I’m just elated that our two top candidates are a woman and an African American. We have come so damn far from the old rich white guy group in 2004. Not that all old rich white guys are bad – remember to donate to Democrats J - because I’ve been supporting the Democrats for years now and that’s all we’ve been putting up for Presidential candidates. Not that others minorities, read non-white and/or male, to be a serious contending but they never made a scratch in national polling.

You may be wondering what got me started on this rant. Basically, I got tired of repeating not all YD’s support Obama. The most recent happened at the annual Sonoma County Democratic Parties Crab Feed. A middle-aged white woman introduces herself to me, btw I was wearing a SCYD nametag, and begins lecturing me on why YDs should be supporting Hillary instead of Barack. Excuse me! She never once asked whom I support(ed) and besides CA has already voted and those delegates are assigned. Personally, I see pros and cons to both candidates.

So old people listen up – don’t start lecturing a YD about who they should or should not support. Did it work with your kids? We are going to decide in any way, shape, or form we choose to whether based on charisma, policy, or flip of the coin. If you want to DISCUSS candidates then start a conversation NOT a lecture. You’d be surprised – some of us may know more than you do…

Young Democrats Endorse Assemblymember Mark Leno

Young Democrats Endorse Assemblymember Mark Leno in Bid for State Senate (Rohnert Park, CA) The Sonoma County Young Democrats, on August 22, 2007 unanimously endorsed Assemblymember Mark Leno in his bid to unseat incumbent Senator Carole Migden. “Mark is a proven leader who has always actively supported young democrats throughout the state” said SCYD Chair Jennifer Dawes. “He will bolster the credibility and integrity of the 3 rd District and the Democratic Party.” “I am thrilled that young Democrats in the 3 rd Senate District are united in their support for Assemblymember Leno.” said Luke Klipp, President of the San Francisco Young Democrats whose organization endorsed Assemblymember Leno earlier this year. Leno has a long history with the California Young Democrats supporting and collaborating with young leaders on a regular basis. In recognition of his leadership in youth development, he was awarded the 2006 Mentor of the Year award by the CYD.

Updates on the AG Mess

From ThinkProgress.org:

During yesterday's hearing, Gonzales claimed that he has since learned most of the firings were due to poor management issues of the former prosecutors. Yet US attorney Rachel Paulose saw four of her top staffers step down in protest oh her "dictatorial management style" with the intention of sending a message to Washington that she is in over her head and managed to retain her position. Instead, the AG's office issued a statement reaffirming their support of Paulose while the eight prosecutors have lost their jobs based on manufactured evidence. Given Paulose's background it is easy to see why she got to stay: she is a former special assistant to AG Gonzales and is good friends with Monica Goodling. The message this sends is it is okay to do a terrible job as long as you know the right people.

The Attorney General

Those who caught the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing yesterday (or at least the Daily Show recap) got another great example of the forgetfulness of this administration. Like Scooter Libby, Alberto Gonzales while being grilled over the highly political Federal prosecutor firings used the "I can't be asked to remember what I do at work" defense. Over sixty times during the hearing, the Attorney General evaded questions citing his inability to recall details of meetings he had regarding the firings. While this may potentially absolve him of responsibility, it raises serious questions about his competency and ability to do one of the most important jobs in the world. Further, it highlights Bush's poor personnel decisions, which includes Donald Rumsfeld and Condoleezza Rice (who has turned the State Department into a mess).