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09.17.2008 10:13am EDT
(Washington) John McCain’s campaign says the Republican is picking up the support of a top Hillary Clinton fundraiser and member of the Democratic National Committee’s Platform Committee.
Lynn Forester de Rothschild has said she thinks Democratic nominee Barack Obama is arrogant and has a problem connecting with average Americans.Rothschild is a member of the DNC’s Democrats Abroad chapter and splits her time living in London and New York.
She was one of Clinton’s top fundraisers, bringing in more than $100,000 for her presidential campaign.
Rothschild built a multimillion-dollar telecommunications company before marrying international banker Sir Evelyn de Rothschild.
I keep hearing this nonsense that Obama is “arrogant” by those on Hillary’s losing team, and that he doesn’t “connect” or he isn’t “reaching out” enough. What the hell do they mean? What evidence is there of Obama ignoring or not reaching out to any group? What arrogant statements has he made? And what evidence do these whining snobs provide that McSame will follow Hillary’s policies any closer than Obama? Such people are not true Democrats; they are ideologues masquerading as party members. Good riddance to them. I only hope that the ignorant and gullible don’t follow you.
She means Barack Obama is arrogant and has a problem connecting with average Americans like those who own multimillion-dollar telecommunications companies and are married to international bankers, right? Duh.
It baffles me that if you’re serious, focused, educated, formidable and, frankly, Presidential, but different than the status quo… you’re haughty, “uppity”, elitist and the other canard that people are being fed.
He isn’t the only President OR candidate to graduate from Harvard!!!! Look it up.
I don’t care if I NEVER have a beer with the guy OR stand on the sidelines at a soccer game.
I DO , however, care DEEPLY about another 4 to 8 years of what I have endured. Honestly, How could he possibly BE any worse that what we’ve had? Seriously. Sheeeesh!
Give the guy a chance to prove himself. Oh, waait. There I go expecting to see beyond their fears, preconceptions and biases. How silly of me! Meh.
This is news?
Of course Obama comes off as arrogant and connect with regular American people. That is one of the reasons for his struggles of late.
Obama’s fundraiser last night in Hollywood has done nothing to work towards connecting him with the people he needs to vote for him.
To John:
Unfortunately, (or fortunately) the way people feel about someone plays as much if not more than logic as to if people vote for them. I agree that it doesn’t always mean they would be effective, but that’s the way the brain is built. Think of when John McCain smiles and says, “My friends” and it gives a lot of people the creeps. Both candidates do things that people don’t like. The one who people feel “gets” them will probably have the most sway with voters. People need to relate with them and feel they’re accessible.
It will never cease to amaze me that the Black son of a single mother is labeled the elitist. Does intelligence equal being a snob to the party that gave us Dan Quayle,George Bush and now Sarah Palin. I personally find Mr. Obama to be very likable, but even if he were not, what common touch is this woman speaking of. Mr. Obama may not have the common touch the banking industry is looking for, thank God.
She’s right (in the literal sense). But she misses the point entirely. Obama isn’t particularly likable as a soccer coach or bartender. He’s quite haughty and dismissive. And nobody would ever accuse him of having the “common touch.” But we aren’t electing a soccer coach or bartender…
Funny how having all the health care one could ever possibly need frees one to indulge in bitter vindictive tantrums. The proper response here is: “Don’t let the door hit your ass on the way out!”
Speaking of people who have a hard time connecting with average Americans…
Obviously, money, position and absolute power have gone to this “Lady’s” head…
I hope the DNC has removed her from their roster!
“He doesn’t seem very likable…I’m not interested in having a beer with him or chatting with him while our kids play soccer. I’m not supporting him/voting for him!”
There’s a great op ed piece in today’s version of the Boston Globe, entitled, “How Not to Vote for a Presidential Candidate.” Go to boston.com, click the Opinions link for that page, and you’ll find it there.
The article could have been describing this person’s approach to this election.
Why would it surprise anyone that people with $$ and banking interests support McCain? Seems pretty natural to me. Birds of a feather…
Well, I think it only natural that the big money and banking interest would side with McCain. Like, duh!!
My God, Jim you took the words right out of my mouth. It’s like you heard me think all the way from South Florida.
How is Obama’s personality going to matter when women are unable to get access to family planning. And yes, they ARE going after not just access to abortion, but contraception as well.
I’m glad to hear from someone so “connected with average Americans” as this woman married to English banking royalty, living in London and 5th avenue. I think she’s really in touch with the common folk. NOT!