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February 06, 2008 9:13 PM
Senior staffers of the Clinton campaign have "voluntarily chosen to work without pay this month," our colleague Kate Snow reports.
This, even though she loaned her campaign "$5 million from my money," to help keep her campaign afloat.
Clinton's doing well in the polls, and she had a good Super Tuesday, but these are not signs of strength. Though, to be fair, Mike Huckabee and John McCain have had senior staffers go without pay (as had Rudy Giuliani) and, of course, Mitt Romney self-finances his campaign to the tune of more than $40 mil, so far.
Thoughts?
- jpt
February 6, 2008 | Permalink | Share | User Comments (44)
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Ok...all you fools who got taken with this money contest of Hillary's...do you know she sells/rents out lists of her campaign contributors? What a deal...more money into the campaign couffers and more names to sell to the junk mail brokers.
I would keep an eye out for ID theft if I were you...but them I'm not. I contributed to Obama's campaign.
Posted by: Junk Mail Junkie | Feb 8, 2008 1:25:57 AM
I can't believe you poor slobs fell for her little game. All she is doing is playing "Poor Hillary" again...this time with your money...really making fools out of you...laughing all the way to the bank.
Her sob stories just don't work. Oh and if you don't think so look back over the past few weeks:
1. Tears in New Hampshire and Chicago
2. Supporters in the audience fainting...either her or Chelsea come to their aid
3. Hecklers:
(a) Heckler with putdowns to women about ironing shirts to rally women's vote
(b) Heckler in Colorado on 9/11 and Bill just happened to know exactly how many muslims died on 9/11. Good one...play on patriotism and show muslim community they are loved too
Now just expect to see more fainting fans, more hecklers, low on campaign funds, plus any other stupid trick that always works on her followers.
Oh Lord, I feel another crying spell coming on...something on Katrina no doubt.
Posted by: Independent Voter Against Hillary | Feb 8, 2008 1:19:37 AM
Well you got that wrong. Her staff OFFERED to go without pay but they are being paid.
Posted by: Eric | Feb 8, 2008 12:23:47 AM
Wow 2009's comments are still on the Board.
Usually they get scrubbed pretty quick.
Maybe she is becoming more civil in her discussion.
Posted by: The Commander Guy | Feb 7, 2008 4:23:23 PM
Perhaps Bush can bring back from the dead our soldiers who died so he and his vice president could make some cash on oil.
Ever?
Nah.
Posted by: 2009 Where Are You? | Feb 7, 2008 10:45:40 AM
Perhaps one of you Obama people can answer the stories about him?
Ever?
Nah.
Posted by: 2009 Where Are You? | Feb 7, 2008 10:44:35 AM
perhaps Hillary can auction of some of the furniture she and Bill took from the White House when they left to help pay back her loan to her campaign.
Posted by: carol bartley | Feb 7, 2008 10:41:44 AM
Barack will be eaten alive and no amount of folks voting race is going to overcome the landslide. Clear Channel already ran its Hillary bombs a long time ago. Its old news. It just doesn't hold up now all these years later. But Barack is new blood, a new victim. And the Dems just keep sending lambs to the slaughter. That is part of the reason why we have Super Delegates. They are established folks that have some sense to know that sometimes the wave is a wave pond, not an ocean.
Posted by: 2009 Where Are You? | Feb 7, 2008 10:40:52 AM
This is totally poor planning. She underestimated the power of Obama. She thought, (as she did when she voted for Iraq war) that everything will be over on Super Tuesday.
People, cannt you see this woman is lacking the sense of judgement!
Posted by: Peace | Feb 7, 2008 10:05:49 AM
OBAMAthon?
Nice one &:P
Posted by: Fed Up With The Fairy Tale | Feb 7, 2008 10:04:31 AM
Those of you that see me know I do not support any lib usually, but if it came down to Obama or Hilary I would go for Hilary, mainly because she has more knowledge not necessarily experience of the Presidency. If it is McCain v hilary, I am contemplating voting for Hilary.
As far as Obama, he is made up from the press, how many other 1/3 term senator do you know of?? Scary if he wins, that means that people do not think for themselves!
Posted by: spock | Feb 7, 2008 10:03:49 AM
Before I just wanted Hillary to win and I was just giving her my vote. Now I'm going to FIGHT for her and give her my heart and as much money as I can. I already gave today and will give more Friday!!!!
I BELIEVE in her and WE need her!! We cant roll the dice with someone who just gives you some fancy speech. My children need better then that. Hillary, I will fight with you!!!! Obama thinks he has all your votes, but you cant get his. Well, Obama..you will NEVER have my vote. Its not that easy!!!
HILLARY 08!!!!
Posted by: Ray | Feb 7, 2008 9:21:03 AM
I'm pretty sure the Clinton campaign released this information about the personal loan, so that her supporters will participate in her latest $3M online campaign. They are such cynical spinmasters.
Posted by: seadevi | Feb 7, 2008 8:46:54 AM
Looks like TNR has got the goods on HRC today in an article titled "With Friends Like These ...".
But this type of behavior is well known.
Posted by: The Commander Guy | Feb 7, 2008 8:41:11 AM
No matter which candidate you support, this story points out THE biggest problem behind the never-ending campaigning: money. Each and every candidate has to continuously engage in fund-raising to remain competitive. Some are more successful than others; all have run into rough spots. Intrinsic to our immensely fallible political system is the candidates' constant hunger and need for cash, so much so that the Presidency may as well have a price tag on it. I can foresee Drew Carey someday saying "Now up for bids on the 'Price Is Right,' the office of the President of the United States. May I have your opening bids?"
Posted by: chuck | Feb 7, 2008 8:37:44 AM
5,000,000 Now we understand why she cries. With many more people donating $ 10.00 to Obama we will give her a run for her money and a final embarassment by capturing the democratic nomination.
Posted by: wycliffe | Feb 7, 2008 7:49:12 AM
i hope Hillary hangs in there. I believe it will be worth it in the end.. god bless her, and her staff.Greg
Posted by: greg | Feb 7, 2008 7:05:58 AM
To all of you claiming Obama gets his money from Oprah, that's bogus. All you are doing is trying to excuse your insecurities.
Obama's money comes from his book sales and speaking engagements. He only has about $1 million in personal worth. Being a senator is a 6 figure income as well. He knew his expected worth would balloon if he ran for Prez, so the $1.6 million house was a good investment. His books are selling like demo CDs.
Obama had to be convinced by others to run because he thought he was too new. That is why he thrives with small online donations. MANY people wanted his candidacy. This is why he has gathered over $6 million online since Feb 5th polls closed, while Hillary has to "loan" herself $5 million. Her cash cows are tapped out.
Accept it. He'll win the next 3 states. Soon you'll read about people leaving her camp for his.
Posted by: dionysus | Feb 7, 2008 7:03:59 AM
It is a sign of weakeness no doubt. I think time is running against Clintons campaign. It is a victory for BARACK OBAMA.YES, WE CAN. YES, WE CAN generatte huge amount of money for this gentleman to win the nomination and then proceed to General Election and finally beat the Republican and become the president of the United States. May God bless America.
Posted by: I.A.T Smith | Feb 7, 2008 6:37:51 AM
The Clinton way to fundraise - sell influence.
The 1996 United States campaign finance controversy was an alleged effort by the People's Republic of China (PRC) to influence domestic American politics prior to and during the Clinton administration and also involved the fund-raising practices of the administration itself.
Posted by: skimom27 | Feb 7, 2008 5:35:26 AM
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