2008 Woodie Awards
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Clinton campaign in debt to Penn
Colin Kavanaugh
Randall Miller, a St. Joseph's University history professor and political analyst, said such moves could cost Obama votes in the fall if enough of Clinton's supporters don't see him making amends with the campaign.
"If enough people sit it out, the calculus [of the election] changes," Miller said, "with turnout affecting the race."
When "given the choice," many of Clinton's supporters will likely support Obama, he continued. But Republican presidential candidate and Sen. John McCain's campaign is "counting on" enough of them staying home to tilt some critical swing states away from Obama.
This makes Obama's efforts at relieving Clinton's debt all the more important, as it not only repays Clinton's outstanding debt with Penn, but also helps his image among crucial supporters who could determine the race this November.
For now, the options are limited for the failed Clinton campaign. All they can do is wait for checks in the mail and hope that universities and other venues are patient.
"We do fully expect them to pay," Ozio said, but he did not comment on when such payment might arrive.
"If enough people sit it out, the calculus [of the election] changes," Miller said, "with turnout affecting the race."
When "given the choice," many of Clinton's supporters will likely support Obama, he continued. But Republican presidential candidate and Sen. John McCain's campaign is "counting on" enough of them staying home to tilt some critical swing states away from Obama.
This makes Obama's efforts at relieving Clinton's debt all the more important, as it not only repays Clinton's outstanding debt with Penn, but also helps his image among crucial supporters who could determine the race this November.
For now, the options are limited for the failed Clinton campaign. All they can do is wait for checks in the mail and hope that universities and other venues are patient.
"We do fully expect them to pay," Ozio said, but he did not comment on when such payment might arrive.
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Alum '08
posted 7/17/08 @ 9:25 AM EST
If the Clinton campaign doesn't pay, I hope the University pursues legal action. If it were a Republican candidate that owed money, you can be sure that Penn would already be filing suit. (Continued…)
Michael
posted 7/17/08 @ 1:28 PM EST
why the supporters refused to donate to pay off the debit? it is my believe that if Clinton have won the pry election the story could have been diffrent, i will like both the Obama and current supporters of Democract party to come together and do something to resolved the Clinton outstanding . (Continued…)
Tim
posted 7/17/08 @ 1:45 PM EST
Ms Clinton come on get all the big name together to off set the campaign outstanding , Obama can only promised since him self is beging for money on the internet and donations from average Americans, let Mr Clinton contact all the respected names he knows to help, Your satus can not be tarnished just because University filing suit. (Continued…)
Adewole
posted 7/17/08 @ 1:55 PM EST
What a great time to inform average American that no one is above debt, can you imagin the leve of debt needs to be pay after she has donated $11.89m to the campaign team. (Continued…)
Lemonade Diet
posted 7/17/08 @ 5:59 PM EST
Obama may still pay that debt. Maybe he will pick Clinton as a running mate since that will give him the best chance of winning, although I do not know if Clinton will accept that. (Continued…)
Easy solution
posted 7/18/08 @ 1:10 PM EST
I'm guessing that Penn likes to have news-worthy, high-profile speakers come to campus and normally they shell out big bucks for prominent leaders. Why not have Clinton (maybe both Clintons) do an event for Penn students & faculty in exchange for debt forgiveness?
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