Latest Tactic: Hillary plays the Gender Card
During an interview on February 28 with Cynthia McFadden (ABC News) Hillary Clinton, says it's much harder for her to run for president as a woman than it is for her male opponent.
Asked why she thinks so many women may be feeling sorry for her, Clinton said,
"Every so often I just wish that it were a little more of an even playing field,but, you know, I play on whatever field is out there."
So, how easy is it for Obama, an African-American to run for president?
It's obvious that Hillary Clinton thinks, based on her comment, that a "level playing field" is easier to achieve for an African-American, than for a woman.
Makes one think--
Why does Hillary feel she has the right to the presidency without scrutiny -- and --
Is she that desperate that she has to now play the gender card?
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Pic with Devil Image of Hillary on Campaign Trail in Ohio (Funny) Real Reuters Pic
Reuters Picture.
US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) smiles during a campaign rally in St. Clairsville, Ohio February 27, 2008. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES) US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN 2008
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Civil Rights Leader and Superdelegate John Lewis Drops Hillary, endorses Obama
A superdelegate who gets a vote at this summer's Democratic national convention switches and drops Hillary.
Civil rights leader John Lewis dropped his support for Hillary Clinton's presidential bid Wednesday in favor of Barack Obama. Lewis, a Democratic congressman from Atlanta, is the most prominent black leader to defect from Clinton's campaign in the face of near-unanimous black support for Obama in recent voting.
Lewis said Obama's campaign "represents the beginning of a new movement in American political history" and that he wants "to be on the side of the people."
"After taking some time for serious reflection on this issue, I have decided that when I cast my vote as a superdelegate at the Democratic convention, it is my duty ... to express the will of the people"
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Dodd endorses Obama, another blow to Hillary's campagin
2/26/08
On the day of the debates in Cleveland and with the Texas and Ohio primaries looming...
2/26/08
Former Democratic presidential candidate Senator Chris Dodd endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for president, calling on fellow Democrats "to come together."
As one of the most respected Senators in the Democratic party this is a worthy endorsement and another indicator it's time for Hillary to step back.
At a campaign event in Cleveland, Ohio, Dodd warned that a divisive campaign could damage the party.
"With Clinton on the attack, a recognized leader on foreign and military affairs is vouching for Obama's readiness," the Dodd adviser said.
Dodd is a senior member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.
It's time for Hillary to join Senator Dodd in her endorsement.
New CBS News/New York Times poll finds Obama with a 16-point lead over Clinton among Democratic primary voters nationwide.
February 26, 2008
CBS) A new CBS News/New York Times poll finds Barack Obama with a 16-point lead over rival Hillary Clinton among Democratic primary voters nationwide.
Read Story:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/25/opinion/polls/main3874915.shtml
Monday, February 25, 2008
Obama: Kinds of political tricks and silliness you start seeing at end of campaigns'
ABC News' Sunlen Miller and Steve Portnoy Report:
In a radio interview with WAOI in San Antonio, Sen. Barack Obama commented about the photo on the website Drudge Report showing him dressed in traditional Somali attire.
"Everybody knows that whether it's me or Senator Clinton, or Bill Clinton, that when you travel to other countries they ask you to try on traditional garb that you have been given as a gift," he told WAOI, "The notion that the Clinton campaign would be trying to circulate this as a negative on the same day that Senator Clinton was giving a speech about how we repair our relationships around the world is sad. We are going to try to stay focused on what will make a difference in our foreign policy, including bringing the war in Iraq to an honorable end."
He noted that he believes Americans are saddened when they see "these kind of politics."
"The notion that they would try to use this to imply in some way that I'm foreign, I think is, you know, unfortunate," said Obama.
"These are the kinds of political tricks and silliness you start seeing at the end of campaigns."
In a radio interview with WAOI in San Antonio, Sen. Barack Obama commented about the photo on the website Drudge Report showing him dressed in traditional Somali attire.
"Everybody knows that whether it's me or Senator Clinton, or Bill Clinton, that when you travel to other countries they ask you to try on traditional garb that you have been given as a gift," he told WAOI, "The notion that the Clinton campaign would be trying to circulate this as a negative on the same day that Senator Clinton was giving a speech about how we repair our relationships around the world is sad. We are going to try to stay focused on what will make a difference in our foreign policy, including bringing the war in Iraq to an honorable end."
He noted that he believes Americans are saddened when they see "these kind of politics."
"The notion that they would try to use this to imply in some way that I'm foreign, I think is, you know, unfortunate," said Obama.
"These are the kinds of political tricks and silliness you start seeing at the end of campaigns."
Hillary: I know nothing about it (photo of Obama leaked by her staff)
Clinton on the photo's of Obama that her staff leaked and used as a smear:
"Why is anybody concerned about this?"
ABC News' Teddy Davis and Jacqueline Klingebiel Report: During a Monday interview with ABC's Dallas affiliate, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., did not flatly deny the DrudgeReport's charge that her campaign leaked a photo of rival Barack Obama in traditional African dress.
She then turned the tables on her Democratic rival and accused him of using the controversy surrounding the alleged leaking of the photo to distract the public's attention from deficiencies in his platform and experience.
"I know nothing about it," Clinton told ABC affiliate WFAA."
Clinton said that she found questions about whether her campaign leaked the photo to be "really laughable."
"Why is anybody concerned about this?"
ABC News' Teddy Davis and Jacqueline Klingebiel Report: During a Monday interview with ABC's Dallas affiliate, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., did not flatly deny the DrudgeReport's charge that her campaign leaked a photo of rival Barack Obama in traditional African dress.
She then turned the tables on her Democratic rival and accused him of using the controversy surrounding the alleged leaking of the photo to distract the public's attention from deficiencies in his platform and experience.
"I know nothing about it," Clinton told ABC affiliate WFAA."
Clinton said that she found questions about whether her campaign leaked the photo to be "really laughable."
Drudge Report: Clinton Staffers Circulate 'DRESSED' Obama;
Obama slams smear photo - see Politico story below
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0208/8667.html
Yet here are photo's of Bill, Hillary and even George W. dressed
similar. Hillary staffers are still trying to use the photo's
as a campaign tactic. How low will they continue to stoop?
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Obama: Hillary taking false credit as co-president with Bill
LORAIN, Ohio — barack Obama said today Hillary Clinton presents herself as if she was "co-president" from 1993 to 2000.
Mr. Obama, holding a town hall forum at a wall board manufacturing plant here, said his criticism of her position on the North American Free Trade Agreement is fair because she includes her time as first lady for eight years as part of her claim to "35 years of experience."
"She has essentially presented herself as co-president during the Clinton years," the Illinois senator charged during a press conference after the town hall concluded. "Every good thing that happened she says she was a part of, and so the notion that you can selectively pick what you take credit for and then run away from what isn't politically convenient, that doesn't make sense."
Mr. Obama, holding a town hall forum at a wall board manufacturing plant here, said his criticism of her position on the North American Free Trade Agreement is fair because she includes her time as first lady for eight years as part of her claim to "35 years of experience."
"She has essentially presented herself as co-president during the Clinton years," the Illinois senator charged during a press conference after the town hall concluded. "Every good thing that happened she says she was a part of, and so the notion that you can selectively pick what you take credit for and then run away from what isn't politically convenient, that doesn't make sense."
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
George Clooney compares his Oscar chances to Hillary
Hollywood icon George Clooney has already said Obama is his choice over Hillary.
Now he has written off his chances of winning the best actor prize at Sunday's Academy Awards, by calling himself the:
"Hillary Clinton of the Oscars."
Clooney, who is nominated for his performance in "Michael Clayton", told Time magazine that he expects the statuette to go to Ireland's Daniel Day-Lewis.
"For me, it's like being Hillary Clinton," Clooney told Time in its latest edition due out on Friday. "If it weren't for Barack Obama, it would have been a very good year."
Obama says Hillary is in the Silly Season with her Plagarism accusations
"The notion that I had plagiarized from one of my national co-chairs who gave me the line and suggested that I use it is silly," he replied. "This is where we start to get into silly season in politics and I think people start getting discouraged about it."
Hillary Clinton gets boos at debate for change you can xerox comment
From the debate in Austin, Texas on Thursday night:
When Hillary Clinton accused presidential rival Barack Obama of plagiarism in a couple of his earlier speeches, it drew boos from a Democratic debate audience.
She ridiculed him as the candidate of "change you can Xerox."
Obama dismissed the charge out of hand, then turned the jeers to applause when he countered, "What we shouldn't be spending time doing is tearing each other down. We should be spending time lifting the country up."
When Hillary Clinton accused presidential rival Barack Obama of plagiarism in a couple of his earlier speeches, it drew boos from a Democratic debate audience.
She ridiculed him as the candidate of "change you can Xerox."
Obama dismissed the charge out of hand, then turned the jeers to applause when he countered, "What we shouldn't be spending time doing is tearing each other down. We should be spending time lifting the country up."
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
George Clooney, Halle Berry, Hollywood are up for Obama, not Hillary
"This is not a campaign for president of the United States, this is a movement to change the world. You do not get 13,000 people in this auditorium with a campaign." - Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings
Increasingly when it comes to Barack Obama, his charms seem tough to resist, even for some of Hollywood’s biggest names.
"He walks into a room and you want to follow him somewhere, anywhere"
- actor George Clooney
"I'll do whatever he says to do."
"I'll collect paper cups off the ground to make his pathway clear."
-actress Halle Berry
Hillary must yearn for the Bill Clinton era when everyone in Hollywood was aboard. Now as Obama is packing stadiums she is filling town halls with the same old rehtoric and tired old speeches. If even Hollywood can see it, why can't she. It's time for her to support Obama.
0 for 10 Hillary loses Hawaii to Obama
0 for 10
With the loss in the Hawaii primary on Tuesday, Hillary has now lost 10 straight primary contests to Obama.
If you watch and listen closely to the major news media, already there are small whispers starting about how it is time for her to give it up.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Obama wins 9 in a row, beats Hillary in Wisconsin, she refuses to acknowledge defeat
Barack Obama cruised past a fading Hillary Clinton in the Wisconsin primary Tuesday night, gaining an even bigger edge in the race for the Democratic nomination for president.
It was Obama's ninth straight victory over the past three weeks and ended any chances of her easy path to the nomination that had been expected just a few short weeks ago.
Clinton made no mention of her defeat in Wisconsin during a speech and appearance in Youngstown, Ohio. In a clear sign of who the front runner now is, most cable television networks including Fox and CNN cut away from coverage of Clinton's rally in Ohio when Obama took the stage in Houstan, Texas.
It was Obama's ninth straight victory over the past three weeks and ended any chances of her easy path to the nomination that had been expected just a few short weeks ago.
Clinton made no mention of her defeat in Wisconsin during a speech and appearance in Youngstown, Ohio. In a clear sign of who the front runner now is, most cable television networks including Fox and CNN cut away from coverage of Clinton's rally in Ohio when Obama took the stage in Houstan, Texas.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
Even Russian President Putin Disses on Hillary Clinton
February 15, 2008
"At a minimum, a head of state should have a head," Putin said.
During the New Hampshire, Hillary remarked that Vladimir Putin "doesn't have a soul".
He was asked about the remark at his press conference yesterday, however, and indeed wasn't pleased.
He appeared to lash out at Senator Hillary Clinton — when a reporter quoted her.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Superdelegate and Black Leader Pulls Support From Clinton
Representative John Lewis, an elder statesman from the civil rights era and one of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s most prominent black supporters, said Thursday night that he planned to cast his vote as a superdelegate for Senator Barack Obama in hopes of preventing a fight at the Democratic convention.
“In recent days, there is a sense of movement and a sense of spirit,” said Mr. Lewis, a Georgia Democrat who endorsed Mrs. Clinton last fall. “Something is happening in America and people are prepared and ready to make that great leap.”
Mr. Lewis, who carries great influence among other members of Congress, disclosed his decision in an interview in which he said that as a superdelegate, he could not go against the wishes of the voters of his district, who overwhelmingly supported Mr. Obama.
“I’ve been very impressed with the campaign of Senator Obama,” Mr. Lewis said. “He’s getting better and better every single day.”
His comments came as fresh signs emerged that Mrs. Clinton’s support was beginning to erode from some other African-American lawmakers who also serve as superdelegates.
Representative David Scott of Georgia, who was among the first to defect, said he, too, would not go against the will of voters in his district.
“In recent days, there is a sense of movement and a sense of spirit,” said Mr. Lewis, a Georgia Democrat who endorsed Mrs. Clinton last fall. “Something is happening in America and people are prepared and ready to make that great leap.”
Mr. Lewis, who carries great influence among other members of Congress, disclosed his decision in an interview in which he said that as a superdelegate, he could not go against the wishes of the voters of his district, who overwhelmingly supported Mr. Obama.
“I’ve been very impressed with the campaign of Senator Obama,” Mr. Lewis said. “He’s getting better and better every single day.”
His comments came as fresh signs emerged that Mrs. Clinton’s support was beginning to erode from some other African-American lawmakers who also serve as superdelegates.
Representative David Scott of Georgia, who was among the first to defect, said he, too, would not go against the will of voters in his district.
RASMUSSEN POLL: Obama Takes Double Digit Lead; 49% to Clinton 37%...
Thursday, February 14, 2008
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows Barack Obama opening a double-digit lead over Hillary Clinton in the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination. Today’s results show Obama earning support from 49% of Likely Democratic Primary Voters while Clinton attracts 37%.
Perhaps the most stunning aspect of the Obama surge is that he now leads 46% to 41% among women.
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows Barack Obama opening a double-digit lead over Hillary Clinton in the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination. Today’s results show Obama earning support from 49% of Likely Democratic Primary Voters while Clinton attracts 37%.
Perhaps the most stunning aspect of the Obama surge is that he now leads 46% to 41% among women.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Hillary is a "Sore Loser" after Primary,
Two nights in a row, Hillary refused to congratulate or acknowledge Obama after he won the contests that day in a big way.
On Tuesday in El Paso, hours after Virginia had been called for Obama, she stuck to her campaign stump speech and did not even mention his name, except in reference to his health care plan.
On Saturday night in Richmond, Virginia, Clinton spoke to a crowd of thousands at the state’s annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner, but she ignored Obama’s four victories in the primaries and caucus that day as well.
The courtesy of conceding a primary or caucus loss — and then congratulating your opponent — is by no means required. But it has become standard practice during campaign season.
This is yet another example of the kind of "change"
that can be forthcoming from Hillary.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Hillary loses big in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
February 12, 2009
Barack Obama surged past Hillary Clinton in the race for Democratic nomination with substantial victories in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Hillary didn't even stick around the Potomac Primary states, she was in Texas as votes were being cast.
Hillary a No Show on Telecom Vote in the Senate
The Senate votes 69-29-2 to let the Telecom companies off the hook for their role in revealing private consumer information to the intelligence community under the direction of the Bush Administration.
Look at the major candidates who are Senators...
Obama voted Nay
McCain voted Yea, to let them off.
And Hillary????
Hillary was one of two senators who did not even vote!
Was this to avoid the casting of a Yea vote, in which she would
later have to explain???
Here is the voting record
YEAs ---69
Alexander (R-TN)
Allard (R-CO)
Barrasso (R-WY)
Baucus (D-MT)
Bayh (D-IN)
Bennett (R-UT)
Bond (R-MO)
Brownback (R-KS)
Bunning (R-KY)
Burr (R-NC)
Carper (D-DE)
Casey (D-PA)
Chambliss (R-GA)
Coburn (R-OK)
Cochran (R-MS)
Coleman (R-MN)
Collins (R-ME)
Conrad (D-ND)
Corker (R-TN)
Cornyn (R-TX)
Craig (R-ID)
Crapo (R-ID)
DeMint (R-SC)
Dole (R-NC)
Domenici (R-NM)
Ensign (R-NV)
Enzi (R-WY)
Feinstein (D-CA)
Grassley (R-IA)
Gregg (R-NH)
Hagel (R-NE)
Hatch (R-UT)
Hutchison (R-TX)
Inhofe (R-OK)
Inouye (D-HI)
Isakson (R-GA)
Johnson (D-SD)
Kohl (D-WI)
Kyl (R-AZ)
Landrieu (D-LA)
Lieberman (ID-CT)
Lincoln (D-AR)
Lugar (R-IN)
Martinez (R-FL)
McCain (R-AZ)
McCaskill (D-MO)
McConnell (R-KY)
Mikulski (D-MD)
Murkowski (R-AK)
Nelson (D-FL)
Nelson (D-NE)
Pryor (D-AR)
Roberts (R-KS)
Rockefeller (D-WV)
Salazar (D-CO)
Sessions (R-AL)
Shelby (R-AL)
Smith (R-OR)
Snowe (R-ME)
Specter (R-PA)
Stevens (R-AK)
Sununu (R-NH)
Thune (R-SD)
Vitter (R-LA)
Voinovich (R-OH)
Warner (R-VA)
Webb (D-VA)
Whitehouse (D-RI)
Wicker (R-MS)
NAYs ---29
Akaka (D-HI)
Biden (D-DE)
Bingaman (D-NM)
Boxer (D-CA)
Brown (D-OH)
Byrd (D-WV)
Cantwell (D-WA)
Cardin (D-MD)
Dodd (D-CT)
Dorgan (D-ND)
Durbin (D-IL)
Feingold (D-WI)
Harkin (D-IA)
Kennedy (D-MA)
Kerry (D-MA)
Klobuchar (D-MN)
Lautenberg (D-NJ)
Leahy (D-VT)
Levin (D-MI)
Menendez (D-NJ)
Murray (D-WA)
Obama (D-IL)
Reed (D-RI)
Reid (D-NV)
Sanders (I-VT)
Schumer (D-NY)
Stabenow (D-MI)
Tester (D-MT)
Wyden (D-OR)
Not Voting - 2
Clinton (D-NY)
Graham (R-SC)
Look at the major candidates who are Senators...
Obama voted Nay
McCain voted Yea, to let them off.
And Hillary????
Hillary was one of two senators who did not even vote!
Was this to avoid the casting of a Yea vote, in which she would
later have to explain???
Here is the voting record
YEAs ---69
Alexander (R-TN)
Allard (R-CO)
Barrasso (R-WY)
Baucus (D-MT)
Bayh (D-IN)
Bennett (R-UT)
Bond (R-MO)
Brownback (R-KS)
Bunning (R-KY)
Burr (R-NC)
Carper (D-DE)
Casey (D-PA)
Chambliss (R-GA)
Coburn (R-OK)
Cochran (R-MS)
Coleman (R-MN)
Collins (R-ME)
Conrad (D-ND)
Corker (R-TN)
Cornyn (R-TX)
Craig (R-ID)
Crapo (R-ID)
DeMint (R-SC)
Dole (R-NC)
Domenici (R-NM)
Ensign (R-NV)
Enzi (R-WY)
Feinstein (D-CA)
Grassley (R-IA)
Gregg (R-NH)
Hagel (R-NE)
Hatch (R-UT)
Hutchison (R-TX)
Inhofe (R-OK)
Inouye (D-HI)
Isakson (R-GA)
Johnson (D-SD)
Kohl (D-WI)
Kyl (R-AZ)
Landrieu (D-LA)
Lieberman (ID-CT)
Lincoln (D-AR)
Lugar (R-IN)
Martinez (R-FL)
McCain (R-AZ)
McCaskill (D-MO)
McConnell (R-KY)
Mikulski (D-MD)
Murkowski (R-AK)
Nelson (D-FL)
Nelson (D-NE)
Pryor (D-AR)
Roberts (R-KS)
Rockefeller (D-WV)
Salazar (D-CO)
Sessions (R-AL)
Shelby (R-AL)
Smith (R-OR)
Snowe (R-ME)
Specter (R-PA)
Stevens (R-AK)
Sununu (R-NH)
Thune (R-SD)
Vitter (R-LA)
Voinovich (R-OH)
Warner (R-VA)
Webb (D-VA)
Whitehouse (D-RI)
Wicker (R-MS)
NAYs ---29
Akaka (D-HI)
Biden (D-DE)
Bingaman (D-NM)
Boxer (D-CA)
Brown (D-OH)
Byrd (D-WV)
Cantwell (D-WA)
Cardin (D-MD)
Dodd (D-CT)
Dorgan (D-ND)
Durbin (D-IL)
Feingold (D-WI)
Harkin (D-IA)
Kennedy (D-MA)
Kerry (D-MA)
Klobuchar (D-MN)
Lautenberg (D-NJ)
Leahy (D-VT)
Levin (D-MI)
Menendez (D-NJ)
Murray (D-WA)
Obama (D-IL)
Reed (D-RI)
Reid (D-NV)
Sanders (I-VT)
Schumer (D-NY)
Stabenow (D-MI)
Tester (D-MT)
Wyden (D-OR)
Not Voting - 2
Clinton (D-NY)
Graham (R-SC)
Another Hillary Campaign Manager Quits
More defections from the Hillary campaign staff:
Clinton's Deputy Campaign Manager, Mike Henry quit. He gave his resignation yesterday morning but worked the last two days on a volunteer basis.
His departure is not entirely unexpected, as he was brought into the campaign by Patti Solis Doyle, who stepped down on Sunday.
In an e-mail sent to staff Henry wrote:
"As someone who has managed campaigns, I share the unique understanding of the challenges that the campaign will face over the next several weeks. Our campaign needs to move quickly to build a new leadership team, support them and their decisions and make the necessary adjustments to achieve the winning outcome for which we have all worked so hard for over a year now."
What shakeups will come next after the "Potomac-Beltway-Crabcake" primaries on February 12th in Virginia, Maryland, and DC?
Clinton's Deputy Campaign Manager, Mike Henry quit. He gave his resignation yesterday morning but worked the last two days on a volunteer basis.
His departure is not entirely unexpected, as he was brought into the campaign by Patti Solis Doyle, who stepped down on Sunday.
In an e-mail sent to staff Henry wrote:
"As someone who has managed campaigns, I share the unique understanding of the challenges that the campaign will face over the next several weeks. Our campaign needs to move quickly to build a new leadership team, support them and their decisions and make the necessary adjustments to achieve the winning outcome for which we have all worked so hard for over a year now."
What shakeups will come next after the "Potomac-Beltway-Crabcake" primaries on February 12th in Virginia, Maryland, and DC?
Hillary Goes Thatcher Blue. Hillary you are no Thatcher!
Hillary Clinton goes Blue, similar to former PM Margaret Thatcher of Great Britain.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Hillary campaign manager replaced; Obama beats Hillary in Maine
Hillary Clinton replaced her campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle with longtime aide Maggie Williams on Sunday. This shake up came as a surprise just hours after Barack Obama's sweep of three contests Saturday and shortly before the Illinois senator won caucuses in Maine on Sunday.
Wilder, the Nation's first elected black governor does not excuse Clinton comments
Former Virginia Governor Douglas Wilder, who was the nation's first elected black governor said Saturday he is not ready to excuse comments former President Bill Clinton made about Barack Obama.
In campaigning for his wife last month on the eve of the New Hampshire primary, Clinton called Obama's opposition to the Iraq war "a fairy tale."
"Barack Obama is not a fairy tale. He is real," former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder told reporters at a Democratic fundraiser as the former president spent the day campaigning for Hillary Rodham Clinton in Richmond and three other Virginia cities.
Bill Wilder, who is a grandson of slaves and currently serves as Richmond's mayor, has endorsed Obama.
Clinton also implied that an Obama victory in South Carolina would amount to a reward based on race, like the Rev. Jesse Jackson's 20 years earlier.
Wilder said the former president's comments stung him and other black voters and diminished their respect for Clinton.
"It's not just me (who) feels that; any number of people feel that," Wilder said. "A time comes and a time goes. The president has had his time."
In campaigning for his wife last month on the eve of the New Hampshire primary, Clinton called Obama's opposition to the Iraq war "a fairy tale."
"Barack Obama is not a fairy tale. He is real," former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder told reporters at a Democratic fundraiser as the former president spent the day campaigning for Hillary Rodham Clinton in Richmond and three other Virginia cities.
Bill Wilder, who is a grandson of slaves and currently serves as Richmond's mayor, has endorsed Obama.
Clinton also implied that an Obama victory in South Carolina would amount to a reward based on race, like the Rev. Jesse Jackson's 20 years earlier.
Wilder said the former president's comments stung him and other black voters and diminished their respect for Clinton.
"It's not just me (who) feels that; any number of people feel that," Wilder said. "A time comes and a time goes. The president has had his time."
Hillary Cries Again. Third Cry Since New Hampshire
Hillary Cries Again
This is at least the third public "cry" in since her first one on the
eve of the New Hampshire primary.
This one occurred during a campaign stop at The City of Lewiston Memorial Armory in Lewiston, Maine., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008
Obama beats Hillary in Louisiana, Nebraska, Washington and the Virgin Islands
Obama 4 Hillary 0
Saturday, voters from the West Coast to the Gulf Coast to the heart of America stood up to say 'yes we can'" Obama told a cheering audience of Democrats at a party dinner in Richmond, Va.
Senator Barack Obama swept the Louisiana primary and caucuses in Nebraska and Washington state Saturday night, plus the Virgin Islands on Saturday night.
Both Hillary and Obama spoke to Democrats at a party dinner in Richmond, Va.. She did not even mention the voting and left the event before Obama even spoke. She left
to chants of "Obama" from the audience as she made her way offstage.
Saturday, voters from the West Coast to the Gulf Coast to the heart of America stood up to say 'yes we can'" Obama told a cheering audience of Democrats at a party dinner in Richmond, Va.
Senator Barack Obama swept the Louisiana primary and caucuses in Nebraska and Washington state Saturday night, plus the Virgin Islands on Saturday night.
Both Hillary and Obama spoke to Democrats at a party dinner in Richmond, Va.. She did not even mention the voting and left the event before Obama even spoke. She left
to chants of "Obama" from the audience as she made her way offstage.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Gore Endorsement of Obama Rumor is Going Around Clinton Campaign.
A well-placed spouse of a Clinton campaign insider just told me that a rumor is spreading like wild fire in Hillaryland that Al Gore is going to endorse Barack Obama.
As reported on the Washington Note, by Steven Clemons
February 07, 2008
http://www.thewashingtonnote.com/archives/002818.php
If this turns out to be true it will be yet another old
Clinton ally defecting from their camp.
Clinton Wants More Debates With Obama; Refused Debates in 2006
Clinton Scoffed at Debates in 2006, Loves Them Now
Read the Article Here From ABC News
Now that she has lost Super Tuesday, Hillary Clinton has challenged Barack Obama to debate five more times.
"One of the things I've always appreciated about the Democratic Party is its willingness to engage the toughest issues facing our country, even if we don't always agree on how best to solve them," Clinton campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle wrote today to Obama campaign manager David Plouffe. "I was disappointed to see that Senator Obama rejected the idea of having more debates given the fact that he and Senators Clinton have had only a single one-on-one debate. I think we can do better and so does Hillary."
"I'm sure we will accept at least one," Obama said. "I don't think anybody's clamoring for more debates. We've had — what — 18 debates so far. We are still trying to sort through our schedule, because it's very important for me to spend time with voters."
Clinton had a different attitude in 2006 when she was running for the Senate. In the primary race she refused to debate with anti-war challenger Jonathan Tasini.
They never actually ever answered the question about why they wouldn't debate -- the campaign kind of just laughed it off.
Now that her funds and her campaign are not where they expected, Hillary is flip flopping on her desire to use debates.
Read the Article Here From ABC News
Now that she has lost Super Tuesday, Hillary Clinton has challenged Barack Obama to debate five more times.
"One of the things I've always appreciated about the Democratic Party is its willingness to engage the toughest issues facing our country, even if we don't always agree on how best to solve them," Clinton campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle wrote today to Obama campaign manager David Plouffe. "I was disappointed to see that Senator Obama rejected the idea of having more debates given the fact that he and Senators Clinton have had only a single one-on-one debate. I think we can do better and so does Hillary."
"I'm sure we will accept at least one," Obama said. "I don't think anybody's clamoring for more debates. We've had — what — 18 debates so far. We are still trying to sort through our schedule, because it's very important for me to spend time with voters."
Clinton had a different attitude in 2006 when she was running for the Senate. In the primary race she refused to debate with anti-war challenger Jonathan Tasini.
They never actually ever answered the question about why they wouldn't debate -- the campaign kind of just laughed it off.
Now that her funds and her campaign are not where they expected, Hillary is flip flopping on her desire to use debates.
Is Hillary Violating Campaign Finance Reform? Bill Clinton Thinks So
Money Magazine has that Bill Clinton earned $41 million in speaking fees in the first six years of his post-presidency.
The Clinton's net worth is estimated at $34 million.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Bill Clinton could be due up to $20 million from severing his ties with Ron Burkle, whose Yucaipa fund he advised.
Hillary just "loaned" 5 million dollars to her campaign. How much more can
or will they put in?
Is this another Clinton double talk, flip-flop? Will they keep financing her run for the Presidency even at the cost of violating campaign finance reform?
In Iowa earlier this year Bill Clinton said:
They say you couldn’t stop me from spending all the money I’ve saved over the last five years on Hillary’s campaign if I wanted to, even though it would clearly violate the spirit of campaign finance reform.
This statement might just come back to bite them.
Is this the kind of change and reform the Clintons are talking about?
Hillary Clinton Loans Her Campaign Money. Is she coming up short?
Clinton Loans Her Campaign $5 Million, May Give Even More
Is her campaign in trouble financially?
There are reports of even her top campaign staff working without pay.
Hillary Clinton's campaign confirmed that she’d already put forth a lona for $5 million of her own money in late January.
At her news conference this Wednesday, Hillary acknowledged the loan, saying: “I loaned the campaign $5 million from my money. That’s where I got the money. I did it because I believe very strongly in this campaign, and we had a great month fund-raising in January, broke all our records, but my opponent was able to raise more money and we intended to be competitive – and we were – and I think the results last night proved the wisdom of my investment.”
Her advisers says she’s considering another loan because money is tight now — the mega-primaries yesterday were quite the financial drain.
With big primaries coming up in places like Ohio and Texas, she is weighing whether to lend her campaign more money.
Either way this news cannot be viewed as a positive...stay tuned for more.
Is her campaign in trouble financially?
There are reports of even her top campaign staff working without pay.
Hillary Clinton's campaign confirmed that she’d already put forth a lona for $5 million of her own money in late January.
At her news conference this Wednesday, Hillary acknowledged the loan, saying: “I loaned the campaign $5 million from my money. That’s where I got the money. I did it because I believe very strongly in this campaign, and we had a great month fund-raising in January, broke all our records, but my opponent was able to raise more money and we intended to be competitive – and we were – and I think the results last night proved the wisdom of my investment.”
Her advisers says she’s considering another loan because money is tight now — the mega-primaries yesterday were quite the financial drain.
With big primaries coming up in places like Ohio and Texas, she is weighing whether to lend her campaign more money.
Either way this news cannot be viewed as a positive...stay tuned for more.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Super Tuesday: Obama Claims More Delegates and Wins More States
Obama Claims More Delegates and Wins More States
The momentum of Barack Obama's campaign surged passed Hillary Clinton in network tallies of the number of delegates the candidates racked up last night.
Clinton was portrayed in many news accounts as the night’s big winner, but Obama’s campaign says he wound up with a higher total where it really counts — the delegates who will choose the party’s nominee at this summer’s Democratic convention.
Obama also won more states than Hillary
14 to 8 by State!
CLINTON: AR, AZ, CA, MA, NY, NJ, OK, TN
OBAMA: AK, AL, CT, CO, DE, GA, ID, IL, KS, MN, MO, ND, NM, UT
With the delegate count still under way, NBC News said Obama appears to have won around 840 delegates in yesterday’s contests, while Clinton earned about 830 — “give or take a few,” Tim Russert, the network’s Washington bureau chief, said on the “Today” show.
Hillary's daughter Chelsea Clinton violates State Law Inside Polling Place
Posted Feb. 5, 2008 http://www.wtnh.com/Global/story.asp?S=7827524
Hillary Clinton's daughter, who has been campaigning across the country on her behalf was inside a New Haven polling place at 6:00 a.m.
Is this an big deal?
According to state law, candidates or a candidate's representative, such as someone wearing a sign, have to stay 75-feet away from polling places "on the day of any primary".
Chelsea Clinton daughter was supposedly delivering a box of coffee to poll workers and was seen talking with a firefighter in New Haven.
"I did not consider it an issue because she didn't come here, as far as I'm concerned, to influence anything here or disrupt us," said New Haven election moderator Nilda Torres.
The Clinton incident prompted an e-mail from the Secretary of the State's office to the New Haven Registrar of Voters, reminding them of the 75-foot law.
Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz said, "I did speak with the Clinton campaign this afternoon and they apologized and said it wouldn't happen again."
No one has filed a formal complaint with the state Elections Enforcement Commission about Chelsea Clinton's early morning visit.
The Elections Enforcement Division says it's never had to interpret whether "on the day of any primary" means when the polls open at 6:00 a.m., or when the day starts at 12:01 a.m.
"Any citizen can file a complaint with Election's Enforcement, and they are in charge of enforcing the election laws in our state," Secretary Bysiewicz said. "It's our job to advise people what the law is and we did do that early this morning."
See the state statute here.
Hillary Clinton's daughter, who has been campaigning across the country on her behalf was inside a New Haven polling place at 6:00 a.m.
Is this an big deal?
According to state law, candidates or a candidate's representative, such as someone wearing a sign, have to stay 75-feet away from polling places "on the day of any primary".
Chelsea Clinton daughter was supposedly delivering a box of coffee to poll workers and was seen talking with a firefighter in New Haven.
"I did not consider it an issue because she didn't come here, as far as I'm concerned, to influence anything here or disrupt us," said New Haven election moderator Nilda Torres.
The Clinton incident prompted an e-mail from the Secretary of the State's office to the New Haven Registrar of Voters, reminding them of the 75-foot law.
Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz said, "I did speak with the Clinton campaign this afternoon and they apologized and said it wouldn't happen again."
No one has filed a formal complaint with the state Elections Enforcement Commission about Chelsea Clinton's early morning visit.
The Elections Enforcement Division says it's never had to interpret whether "on the day of any primary" means when the polls open at 6:00 a.m., or when the day starts at 12:01 a.m.
"Any citizen can file a complaint with Election's Enforcement, and they are in charge of enforcing the election laws in our state," Secretary Bysiewicz said. "It's our job to advise people what the law is and we did do that early this morning."
See the state statute here.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Hollywood: George Clooney Endorses Obama over Clinton
George Clooney is the latest in a growing list of celebrities who have endorsed Obama.
Clooney, speaking to reporters at the annual Oscars nominees luncheon, said he had been a long-time backer of Obama and was impressed by the Illinois senator's increased momentum.
"I've been an Obama guy for a year and a half and I'm very excited by his campaign," Clooney said. "It just seems that the more time he's out there, his numbers keep growing. So I'm very, very encouraged."
Monday, February 4, 2008
Hillary's bridge to nowhere. Experience in Earmarks and Pork Barrel
Hillary Clinton often claims she has 35 years of experience. In truth and in politics she has only been an elected official for seven years.
Yet, in just seven years she has become an expert in abusing the system.
Since taking office in 2001, Hillary Clinton has "earmarked" more than $2.3 billion in federal appropriations for projects in her state of New York.
"Earmarking" allows politicians to avoid the regular budget process and write bills that pass without ever being voted on.
Hillary has pushed through 261 earmarks, more than any other presidential candidate.
**Earmarking is often referred to as "pork" or "pork barrel spending".
The most famous of pork is from Alaskan Senator Ted Steven's half a billion dollar bridge to nowhere.
Hillary's Crying Game (and some Humor)
Humor - Hillary's Crying Game
Earlier in January, when Hillary cried right before the New Hampshire Primary, HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" began the program bashing Hillary Clinton for faking a teary moment.
Now she has done it again on the day before Super Tuesday!
Earlier in January, when Hillary cried right before the New Hampshire Primary, HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" began the program bashing Hillary Clinton for faking a teary moment.
Now she has done it again on the day before Super Tuesday!
Hillary is Crying Again....Is it Real or Memorex
Hillary Clinton cries again, this time in Connecticut
When Clinton got misty-eyed at an event in New Hampshire on Jan. 7 everyone asked:
Was it was real or calculated???
Now she is crying again.
How much mileage will her campaign try to get out of this?
Or will it start to backfire against her.
Read More About The Tears Here
Oprah says women should feel free to vote for Obama over Clinton
At a rally in California, Oprah said women should not feel guilty if they preferred Obama over Hillary.
"Being free means you get to think for yourself," she said, "and you get to decide for yourself what to do."
"Being free means you get to think for yourself," she said, "and you get to decide for yourself what to do."
Another Kennedy, JFK Niece, Shriver Endorses Obama, not Hillary!
Maria Shriver, wife of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a member of the powerful Kennedy political clan has ndorsed Barack Obama.
Shriver's comments included:
"The more I thought about it, I thought, you know, if Barack Obama was a state, he'd be California."
"I mean, think about it: diverse, open, smart, independent, bucks tradition, innovative, inspiring, dreamer, leader!" said Shriver, a member of America's foremost political dynasty.
Shriver suprisingly appeared at rally held at the University of California. The celebrity-packed rally was also attended by US talk show queen Oprah Winfrey, Shriver's cousin Caroline Kennedy who is the daughter of slain president John F. Kennedy, Obama's wife Michelle, and pop music legend Stevie Wonder.
The California first lady added that Obama "is about the power of us, and what we can do when we come together. Because as everybody up here has said, there is much more that unites us than divides us.
"He is about empowering women, African-Americans, Latinos, older people, young people. He's about empowering all of us."
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Clinton says her health care plan may garnish wages
Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday (on ABC's "This Week) she might be willing to garnish the wages of workers who refuse to buy health insurance to achieve coverage for all Americans.
The New York senator has criticized presidential rival Barack Obama for pushing a health plan that would not require universal coverage.
Yet she has not specified the manner of enforcement she would use to obtain mandatory, universal coverage.
The New York senator has criticized presidential rival Barack Obama for pushing a health plan that would not require universal coverage.
Yet she has not specified the manner of enforcement she would use to obtain mandatory, universal coverage.
When pressed on ABC's "This Week," she said: "I think there are a number of mechanisms" that are possible, including "going after people's wages, automatic enrollment."
Hillary Dropping In The Polls: Clinton, Obama in close 'Super Tuesday' races
According to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released on Sunday:
Obama has a slight lead in California and is virtually tied with Clinton in her own backyard of New Jersey. Obama also has a comfortable 20-point lead in Georgia fueled by a more than 3-to-1 advantage over Clinton among black voters. They are also virtually tied in Missouri.
Obama has a slight lead in California and is virtually tied with Clinton in her own backyard of New Jersey. Obama also has a comfortable 20-point lead in Georgia fueled by a more than 3-to-1 advantage over Clinton among black voters. They are also virtually tied in Missouri.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Hillary won't admit she was wrong to vote to invade Iraq and has voted the same about Iran!
From September 26, 2007
Mike Gravel challenges Hillary Clinton about her vote for the Kyl- Lieberman Amendment, reminiscent of her vote for the Iraq War authorization, she laughs and responds that it is her "understanding" that terrorist activity justifies her vote.
John Edwards rebukes her, too. He admits he voted for the resolution that allowed the War in Iraq and that he was wrong. He explains he would not make the same mistake again and allow Bush to invade Iran. Hillary was the only Democrat who voted yes on this resolution.
Watch this video at about the 42 second mark as Hillary cackles in response to the comments from Senator Mike Gravel.
Is this an appropriate reaction or response?
Hillary still can't bite the bullet and admit she voted wrong in the first resolution dealing with Iraq. Meanwhile very little press is getting out about her "Yes" Vote in the resolution just this past September. How will this vote, which may very well be used to justify action against Iran be viewed? Time will tell.
Mike Gravel challenges Hillary Clinton about her vote for the Kyl- Lieberman Amendment, reminiscent of her vote for the Iraq War authorization, she laughs and responds that it is her "understanding" that terrorist activity justifies her vote.
John Edwards rebukes her, too. He admits he voted for the resolution that allowed the War in Iraq and that he was wrong. He explains he would not make the same mistake again and allow Bush to invade Iran. Hillary was the only Democrat who voted yes on this resolution.
Watch this video at about the 42 second mark as Hillary cackles in response to the comments from Senator Mike Gravel.
Is this an appropriate reaction or response?
Hillary still can't bite the bullet and admit she voted wrong in the first resolution dealing with Iraq. Meanwhile very little press is getting out about her "Yes" Vote in the resolution just this past September. How will this vote, which may very well be used to justify action against Iran be viewed? Time will tell.
Clinton's campaign co-chair accepted donations from Rezko
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, a national co-chair of Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign, banked at least $1,500 in political donations from an indicted Chicago businessman whose past connections to Barack Obama have been used by Clinton to criticize her rival's judgment and ethics.
The donations could prove to be a political embarrassment for Clinton, who accused Obama in a South Carolina debate of representing Rezko "in his slum landlord business" when Obama was a young Chicago lawyer. Read More
Just a couple weeks ago this picture surfaced of the Clintons with Rezko.
The donations could prove to be a political embarrassment for Clinton, who accused Obama in a South Carolina debate of representing Rezko "in his slum landlord business" when Obama was a young Chicago lawyer. Read More
Just a couple weeks ago this picture surfaced of the Clintons with Rezko.
More Bad News and Lack of Endorsement For Hillary Clinton
A gathering or recent headlines or news:
Oprah's back. Love her or hate her. Love her or hate Obama.
The fact remains that her being on the trail for Obama is not
good news for Hillary. Read More from the New York Times
More endorsements that did not go Hillary's way:
L.A. Times Endorses Obama. Article Here
Moveon.org Anti-war grouping supports Obama Read More
Andrew Sullivan (The Daily Dish) on Why Obama Won The Debate In Hollywood
Read Here
Oprah's back. Love her or hate her. Love her or hate Obama.
The fact remains that her being on the trail for Obama is not
good news for Hillary. Read More from the New York Times
More endorsements that did not go Hillary's way:
L.A. Times Endorses Obama. Article Here
Moveon.org Anti-war grouping supports Obama Read More
Andrew Sullivan (The Daily Dish) on Why Obama Won The Debate In Hollywood
Read Here
Friday, February 1, 2008
Susan Sarandon: There's absolutely no reason why a woman shouldn't be in that office, but I am not sure about this woman.
Hollywood liberals are starting to "not" endorse Hillary Clinton.
There's absolutely no reason why a woman shouldn't be in that office, but I am not sure about this woman.
Read More...
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