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New Clinton TV Ad Asks Who's Tougher, Her or Obama

April 21, 2008 11:27 AM

The ad's called "Kitchen," but it might as well be titled "Wuss."

"It’s the toughest job in the world," it says. "You need to be ready for anything – especially now, with two wars, oil prices skyrocketing and an economy in crisis. Harry Truman said it best – if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. Who do you think has what it takes?"

Watch it HERE

So? Who do you think?

- jpt

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I voted Bush in 2004 because the Democrats succeeded in scaring me worse than he does with their incessantly over-the-top hate-filled rhetoric, of a type that put the Repub slams on Bill Clinton to shame. Between Hillary and Barak, I support Barak because he is the ANTITHESIS of the "power through hate and division" wing of the Democrat Party. Nor does Hillary have significantly more experience than Barak --- it's like comparing a sixth-grader to a fifth-grader. If I had to elect someone strictly on experience grounds, McCain has literally more Congressional and foriegn policy experience than both of them combined, and that's definitely an understatement. On the "Experience Issue", Hillary will lose to McCain only slightly less worse than Barak would.

Posted by: Scott Malcomson | Apr 22, 2008 9:07:51 AM

Everyone voted for Bush because he was a reborn Christian. Please explain how that helped the American people. When Clinton was in office we didn't have the problems that we have at the present time. What didn't you all like about the Clinton admin., the peace or the prosperity? We were not in deep crap
like now. If you all listened, Hillary gave hope to our country, jobs, hope for the middle class and lower class.
Please,Please tell me what is Obama going to do, as I did not hear him explain what he would do for our country and the American people. I thought that is what a debate is about.
Everyone keeps thinking about what clinton did with whats her name. It needs to stop and concentrate on the real issues and how our president is going to help us.

Posted by: Becka | Apr 22, 2008 8:18:27 AM

HILLARY DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DROP FROM THE RACE BEFORE DAWN TO SAVE YOURSELF HUMILIATION AND EMBARASSEMENT.

AN ADVICE FROM AN HONEST MAN.

TAKE IT HILLARY AND APPLY IT.

Posted by: NiceKid | Apr 22, 2008 12:06:54 AM

If Obama is so interested in the change you want, how come you guys are looking into who he is surrounding himself with?

Dubya surrounded himself with war mongers despite saying he was against nation building while on the trail.

Every book out there proves within days Iraq was on the table.

So, what do all the energy companies that have ties to Cheney or Ayers tell you?

Because those two characters never cared about Americans, it was all about themselves.

That's right Ayers has ties to an energy company. The largest in Illinois as a matter of fact, who is having probelms with it's nuclear waste probelm and is looking to force it on Nevada, as well as every state in between who will be force to host the waste into their state via the rail system.

Tell Illinois to take their own nuclear garbage and not inflict it on others. It should have been within their own business plan to deal with it, not force it on so many other states.

Posted by: Cali girl | Apr 21, 2008 8:47:00 PM

BECKA:

The latest from Hillary: "I will obliterate Iran."

Well that's enough for me; I've seen enough wars for one lifetime. The only "war" Hillary has seen has been dodging sniper bullets in Bosnia. She not sending my son to war.

I VOTING FOR OBAMA

Posted by: jbate | Apr 21, 2008 7:44:31 PM

God, you have to loook very closely to even spot Bin Laden. So the point is?? Bin Laden's profile is on the screeen for a brief second. It belongs there with other problems we have. That was the first itme in history we Americans have have been bombed on our own soil. So what is the controversy> Fear mongering? R e a l s t r e t c h!!

Posted by: countallthevotes | Apr 21, 2008 7:43:02 PM

Hillary has succeeded in exposing a harsher side of Obama. However, he still has a halo around his head compared to her and McCain. I won't bore you with Pardongate and Keating 5 over a dozen others. I did find it interesting that older white women tend to identify with her. Someone even suggested the Monica incident may even have helped her with all the women who stay with their husbands. That kind of victim bonding is hard for me to believe. Yet even with Obama in office, we're still in trouble until we redistribute the wealth, sharply cut military spending, spend on consumer goods we need not want, and most importantly take over the Fed so it works for the people and not the banks. Anyone remember Greenspan pitching ARMs at the height of the bubble? It makes me nauseous every time I think about it! I've donated $1900 to Obama so far, he's a modern day Robin Hood, tax the rich, help the poor, not an idealistic rich guy like me! I know...nobody cares!

Posted by: TruthisGold | Apr 21, 2008 7:40:54 PM

Look people
Did any of you listen to the debate?
Hillary was the only one who stated what she would do to try and correct the problems Bush has bestowed on the
United States. When the Clintons were in office, we did not have these problems. Which did you not enjoy the prosperty or the peace? Everyone needs to stop judging Pres. Clinton on his moral rights, that is between the Clinton's. He ran the country very well.
We were not hated by other countries. DA
Obama has not given any info about how he would turn over this country. Please people, think for once.

Posted by: Becka | Apr 21, 2008 7:39:09 PM

Just a thought, but isn't 21 debates enough.

Posted by: lisa | Apr 21, 2008 7:28:44 PM

The latest from Hillary: "I will obliterate Iran."

Well that's enough for me; I've seen enough wars for one lifetime.

Posted by: jbate | Apr 21, 2008 7:24:00 PM

I thought the ad was great!!!! Every picture Hillary used was the real thing!! Some day we might be facing those under lying currents and not to admit to that would be sticking your head in the sand. They are not fun issues to think about or talk about but they need to be discussed. Hillary is willing to address these concerns but Obama will not do another debate in North Carolina. And some people want him as a leader????

Posted by: sharris | Apr 21, 2008 6:51:20 PM

justiceme:

Mainly, I don't buy into your misstatements and half-truths. Senator Obama is as patriotic as the next guy, and I don't rely on y-tube snippets to form a judgement about the character of a pastor with a long career of preaching who served his country as a Marine.

Obama 2008 -- Yes, WE CAN!!!

Posted by: Jackt51 -- Vietnam Vet and Proud Liberal | Apr 21, 2008 6:42:28 PM

Cynics are still whining about debates?

Poor little spoon fed grasshoppas. Just go watch Springer. That should satisfy your need for debating. ABC's was on par with Springer for content.

What a joke.

Posted by: Common Sense | Apr 21, 2008 6:29:41 PM

Colonel,

Then McCain surely wouldn't be a good fit either considering he was involved with the Keating 5 and I'm sure you're aware of the numerous amount of hard working, honest people who lost everything with that.

McCain is the scheistiest of the 3. That's why he won't be close to being POTUS.

Who wants another shady, war mongering, tax benefits for the ultra rich politician as President, right?

RIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!

OBAMA 08

Posted by: Common Sense | Apr 21, 2008 6:27:20 PM

Obama can not do another debate in North Carolina but people think he is ready to be president? Who is the real Obama? Do you really know and are you willing to take a chance at this very important time in the history of the United States? Actions speak louder than words and I am very concerned about Obama's movements.

Posted by: sharris | Apr 21, 2008 6:25:50 PM

I didn't serve in uniform for three decades to see a do nothing Senator based on his actual State Senate and U.S. Senate record that believes America owes him the Presidency. I for one do not want the Obama friends that he refuses to disassociate himself go to the White House like Farankam, Wright, Byers and his former State Senator Meeks. Anyone that purchased a $1.65 million home at the cost of his own people when he helped slumlord REZKO, speaks about Obama true character. At least Obama lived up to why Americans hate slimy lawyers.

Posted by: Dr Hubert, Lt Col, USAF Retired | Apr 21, 2008 6:23:44 PM

Poor Hillary.

Totally outclassed in all categories including campaign management, political messaging, reinforcing trust with potential voters and likeability.

She'll be lucky to hold on to her Senate Seat which is up in a couple of years. Hopefully she can get more lemmings to send her money to pay off that 10 mil she still owes the mom and pop stores in NH, TX and Ohio.

What a loser.

Posted by: Common Sense | Apr 21, 2008 6:15:59 PM

what's wrong with having osama in the list of challenges we have to face.

is he not still at-large? did he not orchestrate the only attack on U.S. soil(mainland) in history? don't u want to apprehend this criminal?

how is this negative? those who think this implies anything to other candidates, or a comment on islam are nothing but spin... get out of the campaign competition and into reality. this is not a game for chris's sake.

Posted by: lori | Apr 21, 2008 6:02:46 PM

Hillary is the wimp! First she complained about the "piling on" against her she claimed in one of the early debates. Then she complained about "unfair media treatment." Then she complained about "the boys ganging up on me in a speech at her alma mater." Then she about unfair media bias on SNL. She is the most whining bitch I have ever heard of. It's time for her to get in the kitchen and start making cookies; that's where she belongs.

Posted by: jbate | Apr 21, 2008 5:41:09 PM

Belle Starr:

The fact of he matter is: Obama is a Christian, but what's wrong with Muslims? Are you a religious bigot of some kind? There are over 1.4 billions Muslims in the world. Are you suggesting that they all are terrorists? They are over a million Catholics, are they all pedophiles?

Posted by: jbate | Apr 21, 2008 5:34:33 PM

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