The Green Room

Senator Clinton Suspends Campaign and Endorses Obama

2008-06-07T18:08:00.005-04:00

Senator Hillary Clinton officially suspended her campaign today at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. In front of thousands of her supporters, Clinton thanked everyone in the room and threw her complete support behind Senator Barack Obama as the Democratic nominee for President. Her endorsement emphasized the necessity to work as hard as possible to ensure Obama's victory in November. Her speech urged her supporters to not feel discouraged, but to come together as Democrats to beat Republican John McCain in the general election. For more on the story, click here.

On a personal note, and as an Obama supporter, I would just like to thank Senator Clinton for her tenacity throughout the campaign and willingness to unite the party for a Democratic victory in November. I have always liked Senator Clinton and have had the highest respect for her. She has made history throughout her campaign, setting precedents for women all over the country. I congratulate her on a hard fought race for the nomination and thank her for her support.

Although there may be discouragement and bitterness present in many of her supporters, it is necessary to understand that we are all Democrats and MUST come together to win in November. This election is too important to throw away to the Republicans and, in light of Senator Clinton's speech, we must work together to provide a better future for our country.

Private Meeting

2008-06-06T10:43:00.005-04:00

Last night, Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton met privately for the first time since Obama had clinched the nomination for the Democratic Party.

Sources say both had decided on the time earlier in the week, but did not disclose the location. Much of the media believed it to be at the Clinton's home, but it was revealed that it actually took place at Senator Diane Feinstein's home in Whitehaven.

A joint statement was provided by both campaigns to the press:

Senator Clinton and Senator Obama met tonight and had a productive discussion about the important work that needs to be done to succeed in November.

There is little information as to what was said during their private meeting, but it seems both are looking forward to uniting the party for the general election. For more click here.

Senator Clinton plans to concede the race and endorse Barack Obama on Saturday in front of supporters at an event in Washington, DC.

Thank You South Dakota

2008-06-03T22:06:00.003-04:00

Senator Hillary Clinton has won the South Dakota primary.

She has decided to make no decisions on whether to concede the race.

Obama Wins Montana

2008-06-03T22:03:00.005-04:00

Senator Barack Obama is the projected winner in Montana.

He has clinched the Democratic nomination thanks to superdelegates. He is the first African American nominee for president.

Proud of Hillary

2008-06-03T10:40:00.003-04:00

I am incredibly proud of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Her campaign for President of the United States has been record breaking and she has accomplished things no other woman has ever come close to doing. And it's not over yet.

However, with the final two states voting tonight and with uncommitted superdelegates turning the nomination over to her competitor, it looks like Senator Clinton is about to announce her exit from this historic campaign.

I am completely saddened of the treatment of Senator Clinton by the media. But that was always to be expected. What really saddens me is the way her own party started treating her like a pebble in their shoe. It will come back to haunt them.

The DNC flubbed this one. No, you can't change the rules in the middle of the game as the Clinton camp was trying to do. But you also can't punish millions of voters when it was state party leaders and legislatures who broke the rules in the first one. You certainly cannot award a candidate delegates when his or her name failed to appear on the ballet in a state.

As of right now, I have no plans of voting for president in November. I will not support McCain. I do support Obama. However, as a voter in a pretty solid blue state anyways I don't feel I need to vote for him. In a way, I can't bring myself to vote for him. It's not his fault.

My mind could be swayed should Mrs. Clinton pop up on the ticket as a running mate. Of course, everyone is saying that will never happen and that it would be a big mistake. I disagree. What better way to unite a bitterly divided party? People say "Nobody votes for VP." I disagree. Hillary could be up there as Dick Cheney's running mate and she (they) would get my vote. I will be extremely upset should the Obama camp place another woman on the ballot with them. I do not want to see the governor of Kansas on the ballot. I do not want to see another woman get something that Senator Clinton worked so hard to get simply handed to her. To me, it would be a slap in the face.

I expect the announcement to come soon. And if it doesn't, I will stand with Hillary until she chooses to leave or loses this race. But for now, I applaud Senator Hillary Clinton and the ceiling she has broken.

South Dakota and Montana

2008-06-03T01:39:00.003-04:00

Montana and South Dakota are the two final states holding primaries. I urge voters to stand up, vote, and show your support for Senator Hillary Clinton.

Vote for Hillary Clinton.

She may exit this race tomorrow night and give the nomination to Senator Obama. It doesn't matter. I stand by her as her strong supporter and I could not be more proud of everything she has accomplished in this campaign. She has been treated unfairly by many and I hope that one day she gets to have the last laugh. She may not be the Democratic party's choice, but I know she is the best choice.

I applaud Hillary Clinton.

Kennedy Update

2008-06-02T17:48:00.002-04:00

Senator Ted Kennedy's brain surgery went successfully.

Great news.

Howard Joins Terminator

2008-06-02T13:17:00.003-04:00

Bryce Dallas Howard, daughter of Ron Howard, is joining Christian Bale in the cast of the new Terminator trilogy.

Glad to see she's not working in another M. Night Shyamalan picture.

Kennedy Has Surgery

2008-06-02T13:13:00.002-04:00

Massachusetts Democratic Senator Ted Kennedy is undergoing surgery today to deal with the cancerous brain tumor he has.

We wish him the best and hope everything goes smoothly.

Sex and the City Takes the Country

2008-06-01T17:32:00.003-04:00

Sex and the City has become the biggest R-rated comedy ever with an opening weekend of $55.7 million. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull dropped to second still taking in about $46 million bringing it over the $200 million mark.

I loved the Sex and the City movie. All the girls were good. Kristin Davis and Kim Cattrall were easily the best. I expect a sequel.

Hillary Wins Puerto Rico

2008-06-01T17:16:00.002-04:00

Senator Hillary Clinton is the projected winner of the Democratic primary in Puerto Rico.

Unfortunately, Puerto Rico is not permitted to vote in the general election.

People can count her out all they want. But she's still winning.

Middle Earth for McAvoy

2008-05-29T15:59:00.002-04:00

British actor James McAvoy is in talks to play Bilbo Baggins in the film adaptation of The Hobbit. Ian McKellan will reprise his role as Gandalf the Grey. Shooting is expected to start this year.

So nice to not see Elijah Wood.

McGregor Signs on for Biopic

2008-05-27T16:42:00.003-04:00

Ewan McGregor is joining the cast of Amelia. The biopic will chronicle the life of legendary aviatrix Amelia Earhart. Oscar winner Hilary Swank will star as Earhart and Richard Gere and Virginia Madsen are also set to appear.

McGregor will shoot this film before joining the cast of Ron Howard's Angels and Demons, the prequel to The Da Vinci Code.

Sydney Pollack Passes

2008-05-26T22:38:00.003-04:00

Academy Award winning director Sydney Pollack has passed away. He was 73.

Rest in peace. We wish his family the best.

Indy Rules Memorial Day

2008-05-26T12:18:00.003-04:00

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull had a great debut taking in $126 million domestically and $143 million internationally. That's a $269 million total. The movie performed quite well but it was expected to break the record held by last year's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.

Indy was good. Not as good as the original three. I hate aliens.

Posh Goes Back To Ugly

2008-05-23T13:58:00.002-04:00

Posh Spice Victoria Beckham will be heading back to do more guest appearances on Ugly Betty.

Last night's season finale saw brief appearances by Lindsay Lohan and Naomi Campbell.

Hannah Montana is Coming

2008-05-23T13:41:00.003-04:00

Miley Cyrus is back in action. Filming has begun on Hannah Montana: The Movie. The film is scheduled to hit theaters in Spring 2009.

It's gonna be big!

Bow Wow's Entourage

2008-05-23T13:36:00.002-04:00

Former teen rapper Bow Wow is quitting his joining music career to become a full-time actor. He will join the cast of HBO's Entourage as a stand-up comic.

Dick Cheney Cast

2008-05-22T12:11:00.005-04:00

Richard Dreyfuss has been cast as Vice President Dick Cheney in Oliver Stone's W. The film also stars Josh Brolin as President George W. Bush and Thandie Newton as Condoleezza Rice.

RENT: Coming to Theaters

2008-05-22T11:42:00.004-04:00

No they aren't making a sequel or bringing the movie back to the big screen. Sony Pictures is launching The Hot Ticket, which will bring the final performance of the Broadway musical to the big screen this September. RENT first opened on Broadway in 1996. Cirque Du Soleil Delirium will launch The Hot Ticket this August.

This is great news and many people who will be unable to make the New York performance can be a part of the show's end after 12 years.

American Idol Finale

2008-05-22T00:23:00.003-04:00

David Cook is the seventh winner of American Idol.

Hate the show. But he's great.

Obama Takes Oregon

2008-05-20T23:23:00.004-04:00

While the final count is unclear, Senator Barack Obama has won the Oregon primary.

Congrats to him.

Clinton Takes Kentucky

2008-05-20T21:05:00.005-04:00

Senator Hillary Clinton wins an overwhelming victory over Senator Barack Obama in Kentucky. With 93% of precincts reporting, it's 66 to 30.

She deserves this!

Jessica Alba Weds

2008-05-20T17:18:00.002-04:00

Pregnant actress Jessica Alba and Cash Warren have tied the knot.

Congrats...but we don't care too much.

Senator Kennedy Has Brain Tumor

2008-05-20T15:19:00.002-04:00

Senator Ted Kennedy (D-Massachusetts), who has been in the hospital since Saturday for a seizure, has a malignant brain tumor. The full story is here.

This is really unfortunate and we wish him the best.