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Hillary Responds to "Pimp"-gate
February 09, 2008 1:44 PM
In Orono, Maine, this morning, following a rally at the University of Maine, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., made her first public remarks about MSNBC's David Shuster having referred to her campaign having "pimped out Chelsea," Clinton's daughter.
"I am a mom first and a candidate second," Clinton told reporters, per ABC News' Eloise Harper. "I found the remarks incredibly offensive. I can take whatever comes my way, that’s part of what I signed up for as a candidate as an office holder, but I think that there’s been a troubling pattern of comments and behavior that has to be held accountable. So I have sent a letter to the head of NBC expressing the deep offense that I took and pointing out what has been a troubling pattern of demeaning treatment, and I would expect appropriate action to be taken."
Shuster has been temporarily suspended for his comments, and he has apologized. He has said he was trying to make a larger point about how Chelsea, 27, has been enlisted to work for the campaign though she refuses to talk on the record to the media.
But Clinton suggests a "pattern" by MSNBC hosts, because she has also been offended by comments made by MSNBC's Chris Matthews, who -- among other comments -- has implied Clinton only has her senate job because of her husband's infidelity with Monica Lewinsky. Under pressure, Matthews apologized on air for that comment.
The campaign has threatened to boycott pending debates on NBC and Clinton would not say today if she would participate in the NBC sponsored debates.
"We have accepted a lot of debates from a lot of different sponsors and were going to wait and see how this plays out," Clinton said.
-- Jake Tapper and Eloise Harper
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An Analysis of the Alinsky Model American Radicals are to be found wherever and whenever America
moves closer to the fulfillment of its democratic dream. Whenever
America's hearts are breaking, these American Radicals were and are.
America was begun by its Radicals. The hope and future of America
lies with its Radicals. And we love America very much don't we Hillary Clinton.
Posted by: Martha Ann, IN | Mar 14, 2008 9:06:44 PM
I support Obama
Posted by: Martha Ann, IN | Feb 26, 2008 10:37:47 PM
Welcome back David Shuster. You have my attention.
Posted by: Martha Ann, IN | Feb 26, 2008 5:29:23 PM
I am an American. I am a proud Black woman. I am a believer in equlity. I am an educated person. I am tired of the wars that have been broadcasted in the media all my adult life. I am ready for a change in the political party that as dominated my family attention for the last 35 years. I think it is time for change. Keep the focus. America a country of social equality is much closer. I think Obama. We are in a struggle for a better America that I can love much more.
Posted by: Martha Ann, IN | Feb 20, 2008 7:36:37 PM
It is hot in the kitchen. I am a poor very education Black woman and am glad to be an American. Born and raised in this country. Has always been dominated by White men and White women and I still love them for real. But that is and has been my frustration in living in this free country. Look like it just might be a better day and Whites and Black people can really sit at the same table.
Posted by: Martha Ann, IN | Feb 20, 2008 7:00:25 PM
Hillary is without hope and that is what we are hoping for. Hope that our servicemen and women will come home soon. Hope that Illegal immigration problems will be corrected. Hope that all Americans’ despite race or gender can server as commander and chief of this country. Hope for better schools. Hope to believe in the justice system of the U.S.A. Hope that tricks and superdelegates do not divide and concur the Democratic Party and thereby the United States. Hope that those we selected and elected to represent us will do the right thing and listen to us. Hope that are votes count for thing.
Posted by: Martha Ann, IN | Feb 14, 2008 10:56:42 AM
Charlotte, the word is "ludicROUS."
Posted by: Gravyboy | Feb 13, 2008 10:46:59 PM
The use of the word "pimping" only underscores how coarse and crude our society has become. We are suffering a severe deficit of respect toward our fellow citizens, and this only proves it.
Posted by: LG | Feb 12, 2008 12:05:40 PM
This looks to be strong arm tactics by the Clintons and very similar to Bush's crap when he says agree with me and my policies or you are anti-American. Someone stating an opinion such as Matthews on how he belives she got her seat is just that, an opinion. But for Clinton to threaten a boycott in response is ludicris and quite telling.
Posted by: charlotte mayfield | Feb 12, 2008 11:11:59 AM
Get real Hillary. Where was the outcry from you when your husband pimped out an 20 year old intern.
Posted by: Mitch | Feb 12, 2008 8:58:31 AM
Don’t ever under estimate the tenacity of the Clinton’s in pursuit for the White house. Let's watch and see, it will get much more interesting. I have been reading so much.
Posted by: Martha Ann, Indianapolis, IN | Feb 12, 2008 12:45:26 AM
Chelsea Clinton pimped out for a possibility of visiting or perhaps even a chance to be a bride at a White House wedding.
Posted by: Martha Ann, Indianapolis, IN | Feb 11, 2008 8:36:59 PM
Superdelagates, she can be pimped she is not a child.
That's on Google
Chelsea Clinton has a magnetic personality, are unconventional, and a bit unpredictable. Chelsea loves to flirt and is likely to have sudden romantic relationships that do not always last. Chelsea Clinton likes variety and always is seeking new experiences with people.
Her love feelings and desires are easily aroused but she may find it difficult to sustain her romantic interest in relationships after the initial, exciting "chase and conquest". Chelsea Clinton enjoys a dynamic partner with a strong independent streak, and she does not like things to become too peaceful or predictable in the love arena. Chelsea wants to see sparks fly once in awhile, even if it means instigating a fight.
Posted by: Martha Ann, Indianapolis, IN | Feb 11, 2008 8:08:09 PM
Please, she is 27 years old, if she can't take the heat stay out of the kitchen...
Posted by: DEonna Abruzzi | Feb 11, 2008 8:07:38 PM
I don't trust Clinton. She wants to be president so bad, that she has had a memory loss about her husband's extra-marital affairs. Who can forget her bold hostile statement that her husband did not cheat. Or his for a matter of fact as he so eloquently pointed his shaking finger in the faces of all Americana denouncing haveing any sexual contact with Monica Lewinsky. Then after months and months of ongoing investigation and meetings, OH MY! He was convicted, admitted his infidelity and now wants to go on down the road as if nothing happened. What would another 8 years of these 2 people demonstrate to our children in America or anywhere else about morales. Is it only O.K. if the president committs the inappropriate behavior or is it also okay if the first lady/wannabe president stands by her man, which to me states she feels his behavior is appropriate. I'm sure that if the question were posed they would say this is a private matter between them and part of their personal/private relationship. No Way, he made it public when he had Monica in America's House.
Posted by: Cindy | Feb 11, 2008 7:20:21 PM
Just stop with accusations of bias. ABC, NBC are not biased toward Obama or anyone else. These bias accusation are tired and small-minded.
Posted by: Dem in Chicago | Feb 11, 2008 5:22:17 PM
Shame on you NBC, MSNBC for so shamelessly in the OBama camp.
Your coverage of the primary is lopsided and unbalanced.
Barack OBama's rallies are looking like rock concert groupies.
Senator Hillary Clinton has always worked hard for the United States of America. I endorsed her and believed she is exactly what we need in this time of crisis.
Posted by: SK Walsh | Feb 11, 2008 4:32:36 PM
excuse me, please.
can't we just admit that America has had
a soft spot for Chelsea Clinton since
her family moved into the White House on
January 20, 1993.
and that despite claims to be shelter-
ing their daughter from the spotlight
so she could grow up like a normal kid,
whenever they needed to shave a few
points off the negative polling -
Chelsea was pulled out of school for the
day to appear in a staged tag-along for
network nightly news.
But Chelsea's a trooper, and if Daddy is
facing impeachment - then America's
favorite good daughter is happy to
fly across the country from Palo Alto
and back for a few seconds of footage
of a normal american first family
pulling together under adversity.
Doesn't anyone remember how Mrs. Clinton
and Linda Bloodworth saved the
presidency by swapping out the crippling imagery of salacious
infidelity and replaced it by a candid
private moment we saw mommy and daddy
and Chelsea in their frumpy bathing
suits so all alone on the beach in the
Caribean.
Footage courtesy of a lucky paparazzi
on a boat far away using a telephoto
lens. yeah right.
of course, you can't
expect the secret service to be able
to always prevent someone from getting
a straight shot at the president when he is in private.
and you can't expect the average
american to understand how we are being
manipulated and exploited daily by
staged and scripted events which are
PIMPED OUT as spontaneous and authentic.
Posted by: p.f. stone | Feb 11, 2008 2:16:56 PM
I am so sick & tired of everytime you say something negative about Obama it racism. Why is it you can't be negative about a black person but you can about a women. I AM SICK OF IT, if it's not Hillary, then I'm voting Mc Cain, A real HERO.
Posted by: Barbara | Feb 11, 2008 11:59:47 AM
Martha Ann Roots-Woods
Whosoever think that White men are not voting for Senator Clinton because they just don't want to see a woman in office must not have an knowledge of the long criminal history of the Clinton's. White men are voting as wise men. They are voting their hearts. They love the Democratic Party. And there are some other bonuses to be gained such as a closer working relationship with people of color.
Posted by: Martha Ann | Feb 11, 2008 11:48:40 AM
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