Shortly after supporting Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign, former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack received nearly $90,000 in donations to his no longer existing presidential campaign from some of Clinton's major supporters. The donations came from Clinton fundraising programs of New York, California, Texas, and Washington, D.C. However, nothing came from Iowa, where Vilsack served his two terms as governor. Vilsack, who was not able to have enough money for the presidential campaign, withdrew from the Democratic race in February. In March he supported Clinton, and his Democratic organization is able to give her a chance of winning in Iowa six months from now. Clinton campaign spokesman Phil Singer said that Clinton had made it clear early "we were going to help retire the debt" but that Clinton did not receive Vilsack's support because of any offer or deal. "The Clintons and Gov. Vilsack have a long history," Singer said. "She offered to do whatever she could to help him close out his campaign." Vilsack spokeswoman Kiki McClean said the former governor "endorsed Sen. Clinton because he believes she is the best person to be president." She said "it's not surprising" that Democratic donors would back Clinton and Vilsack.
This article was able to demonstrate that even through elections, Clinton was able to support one of her candidates financially. Vilsack was not able to afford much for the campaign, so he dropped out, which I find ridiculous because money shouldn't be a problem if a person has what it takes to be a great president. But as he dropped out, she supported him without having him give her something in return. She did this due to her kindness of her heart. Vilsack knows this so out of his heart and not money, he helps her in getting Iowa's votes. He also knows that she will make a great president as well. Through this article, one is able to see that Clinton is a fair candidate that cares for others instead of being a selfish candidate that does anything to bring her other candidates down. Election is a time filled with stress and anxiety, but she is still able to help someone in need. I chose this article to see how Clinton is doing in her campaign because I am glad to see a woman step up and change history by running for presidency.
5 comments:
this is sooo long
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this is too long homie -_-
this is freaking long -_-
I agree with shawtyy that it is not fair for candidates to have to drop out because of lack of money. I think it shouldn't depend on how much money they can use for the campaign but how much of a good leader they are.
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