Just last week, State Representative Connie Johnson was pushing John Edwards as the only Democrat who could win Missouri in November. Well, it seems the term-limited House Minority Whip has had a change of heart.
Johnson was spotted over the weekend at a rally for Hillary Clinton. And today the Clinton campaign prepared to send out a press release touting her endorsement.
But just a few months ago, Johnson said Hillary Clinton would kill Missouri Democrats chances of winning back the governor’s mansion and the house and senate.
Here’s what she told CNN on October 19, 2007:
“Here’s the deal — If we don’t have a good person at the top of the ticket - someone who can help stop the hemorrhaging in Missouri, then we’ll go red,” Missouri state Minority Whip Connie Johnson said. “It’s as simple as that. And it will affect state reps, state senators, treasurers, governors, everybody.“If Hillary comes to a state like Missouri, we can write it off,” Johnson added, referring to Democratic field’s frontrunner, Hillary Clinton.
UPDATE: Johnson tells PubDef that it is Clinton’s health care plan that has attracted her support.
“Hillary’s is closer to John’s,” said Johnson in a phone interview.
Johnson said she feels that both Clinton and Obama “have their liabilities and they both have assets. At the end of the day, they both have to work together” to get a Democrat in the White House.
February 4th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Clinton must be shelling money out at the last minute. Typical. Typical.
February 4th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
State Representative Connie Johnson is a disgrace and needs to be voted out of office, Can She be recalled ???
February 4th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Connie, the Opportunist! Mr. Public- she’s termed out anyway. Don’t worry about her anymore.
February 4th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Typical politician,whomever greases their palm gets their endorsement!
February 5th, 2008 at 11:58 am
There is no way that Johnson is recieving money or any other resources for her endorsement. She is the termed out minority whip in Missouri, so get real. She has very little name recognition, so why would Hillary’s people care? The fact of the matter is that Edwards’ people have to go one of two places. Johnson made her choice, so lay off.
February 5th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
liz as in Lizz Brown? I presume! If so,I miss your radio program!
February 5th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Is it Liz as in Liz Brown ?
You are the same caliber as Connie Johnson-low……………
February 6th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Termed out I may be. Sell out never will be. So do not worry about what Connie Johnson may or may not be doing. Just handle your own business and get a life. Besides, if you are so concerned about national politics, why don’t you try to make a difference at home in St. Louis where we have black against black, white against white, and black against white. Work on resolving problems and focus on the big picture. If you have a beef with me, please be a woman and call me directly. Don’t hate on the blog.
February 6th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
clajoycej, Silly Hall insiders say you moved out of your district and that you are moving back to Spingfield. Is that true?