Time for another fact check on HRC:
“I did not put down conditions. I didn’t say, ‘You know what, if Sen. Obama does W, Y, and Z maybe I’ll support him,” Clinton told MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow.
I’m sure she didn’t say that. Not word for word anyway. But this is apparently what happened:
Clinton In Negotiations For Obama To Help Pay Off Her Debts
In a conference call with major donors this afternoon, contributors were told by Harold Ickes, a senior Clinton adviser, that she was unlikely to pull out of the race until the issue of her massive debts was resolved. The New York senator has lent her own campaign at least $11.5 million.
One source close to a major donor said: “It’s not about the vice-presidency or any other position she might get. It’s about the money - in particular the Clinton family money.”
6/24/2008 11:47:33 PM ET
Democrat Barack Obama on Tuesday asked his finance team to help Hillary Rodham Clinton pay off a debt of at least $10 million from her failed presidential campaign, setting the stage for joint appearances by the two former rivals later in the week.
And within hours…
Former President Clinton on Tuesday offered to help Barack Obama win the White House
...Hillary Clinton spokesman Mo Elleithee issued a statement after her husband's that didn't mention him. "Senator Clinton is very pleased with how quickly the party is coming together after the primaries, and she will continue to do everything she can to unite Democrats behind Senator Obama as our nominee,"
That looks a lot like quid pro quo.
AFTER the people have spoken, Bernie will only ask that she respect the will of the people.
The difference could not be clearer.