Assassination Discussions

People have gone bonkers over this. The main point was that it was JUNE. JUNE, get it? Losing RFK was the worst thing that happened in politics. He was our last, best hope. We will never see the likes of him again. I mourn his death today. I mourn the loss of another good candidate, Hillary, to the hate mongers and narrow focus of the Obama camp. Due to their attitudes, there will not be party unity; we resent being put down and dismissed as unimportant. Obama could learn a lot from Robert Kennedy; you didn't have to be an ivy leaguer to join his campaign. At best, I was a B-student in college at the time. He accepted everyone; he was true party unity. Obama and his followers will never be able to duplicate that incredible time and place in history.

I'm willing to give her the benefit of the doubt.

Plus RFK jr is still supporting her.

What she probally meant to say was that lots of historical events always happen.

We all want these historical events to be positive while continuing to work for our preferrred candidate.

I really don't understand how Hillary supporters can possibly blame Barack or even mention him or his camp here. The response from them was very simple...it is unfortunate and should not be part of politics.

The press, for the most part, has down played this. It is Hillary's own words, once again, getting her into trouble.

HRC fans can shout foul all they want, but it is her actions and those of her campaign, that is losing the race.

The DNC cannot be held hostage by extremists among the Clinton supporters. They cannot reward temper tantrums...just look at the facts.

I really don't understand how Hillary supporters can possibly blame Barack or even mention him or his camp here. The response from them was very simple...it is unfortunate and should not be part of politics.

The press, for the most part, has down played this. It is Hillary's own words, once again, getting her into trouble.

HRC fans can shout foul all they want, but it is her actions and those of her campaign, that is losing the race.

The DNC cannot be held hostage by extremists among the Clinton supporters. They cannot reward temper tantrums...just look at the facts.

The assassination gaffe is one thing. The bigger problem is her lame apology, if you can even call it that. She has still not apologized to Obama, his wife and his children for discussing the possibility of his assassination in the campaign trail.

hooosiersue, Get serious about all three candidates having an equal chance of being assassinated. It is the conservatives that kill in this country. McCain has little chance of being assassinated, but both Clinton and Obama have a good chance, because of the hatred of the bigotry of the right wing in America. And obviously a black man is even more likely to be assassinated than a woman.

I would say that viewing the fervor on these boards throughout this campaign, each of the three remaining candidates has an equal chance of being assassinated. Hillary was even asked point blank about it during an interview; I remember her response, "The Secret Service has been protecting me for years and I trust them to do their jobs."

The Obama camp is once again making a remark all about Obama. We saw it last week with Bush's remark and now this. This is getting tiresome, and if this is any indication of what an Obama presidency will look like (and I believe it is) then I want no part of it.

Hillary/McCain/NObama

The comments here really don't make sense. Why are commenters jumping on Obama for something said by Clinton? The Obama spokesperson, after initially making no statement at all, made one comment regarding this dustup: the comments made by Clinton were unfortunate and had no place in this campaign. Very benign and unemotional.

Obama himself has said nothing at all about this.

What, exactly, did Obama DO to cause such vitriolic reactions? Is it merely his existence? Is it that he's beating your candidate, without having to twist any metrics in his own favor? I really need someone to explain this to me.

Why is Obama risking the safety of his children, by parading them around in public? Just to prove he is a family man? There are other ways.

The Obama's had to know how dirty and dangerous this would be...

His arrogance, need for power, political ambitions have driven every calculated move.

As much as I dislike and mistrust Obama I do not want him to get killed.

He should think more about his family and whether this is really worth it.

Hillary/McCain08

I know what the problem here is.....
Hillary said what she actually thinks out loud. Even though she doesn't want Obama assassinated, but wouldn't it be nice though. I think women also have these thoughts about past boyfriends, don't they ? I am sure that Hillary has had these thoughts many times about Bill.

"In june, in California...
In june, in California...
So let's meet in june... in California"

SAD, SICK SICK SICK

To Jake Tapper,

The fundraiser and the west virginia comments were on the same day.

Both occured on May 7th. She had the west virginia event mid day and had the fundraiser that night.

The story is about lying. She said it was on her mind because of the recent kennedy news. But she said this in a pattern.

I certainly don't believe she meant any harm. But she was lying that this was the first time she said it. Just like the bosnia lying.

My biggest problem with her lying is when she lies about Michigan. She said in October it wouldn't count for anything and it didn't make any difference whether she kept her name on the ballot.

EvelynB,

No, thanks.
We, except you, are very loyal to Hillary.
We feel her pain.

They have been pushed her to get out of the race .
No media talk about her anymore only Obama and McCain even she won big margin in WV and KY recently.
She has popular votes.
Obama already looked for VP, assumes she has already over.
All of these issues have put her under pressure.
She can't defense herself because they won't listen to her.
Can you put her in your shoe?

Senator Clinton's history is incorrect. Bill Clinton had the nomination wrapped up in late March of 1992. And, the primary that year started in February. In 1968, the primary election began in the middle of March. From March to June is not a long primary.

She did not misspeak, she was not tired, she said the same thing in a Time Magazine article last March. Her remarks have gotten attention now because they were being streamed live through the Internet.

As Olbermann said tonight, we have forgiven her many things but this we cannot forgive. Invoking the image of political assassination when most Obama supporters fear that very thing, is reckless. RFK must be turning in his grave.

That's TWICE. Two Times. So it has nothing to do with Ted Kennedy. It has to do with her subconsciously wanting it to happen. She's not just a fighter. She wants one of her wacky white racists to do it for her. Which would make her liable.

I give Hillary the benefit of the doubt about her JFK comments.

What bothers me about her interview, however, is that she said her opponent is asking her to leave the race. That is absolutely untrue. Obama compliments Hillary at every speech, and has never asked her to leave the race. Why lie about that?

What is also bothersome was her excuse, saying she was thinking about Teddy, but then it comes out she has mentioned the JFK reference several times before.

It's the blatant lies from Hillary that bother me.

Sources: Clinton, Obama supporters discuss exit strategies
CNN - 3 hours ago
(CNN) -- Several close friends and supporters of Sen. Hillary Clinton said they are seeking a "graceful exit strategy" for Clinton from the race for the Democratic nomination, possibly as part of a joint ticket for the White House.

Is this their idea of "graceful?"

I've supported Senator Clinton financially and verbally all the way since last summer. He comments did a dis-service to the Kennedy family and to our memory of the fine service of Bobby. She was still in high school when he was brutally assassinated.

I no longer support Senator Clinton, but I remain a staunch Democrat. I have just sent $25 to Senator Obama and I urge you all to do the same.

Disgraceful comments from Sen. Clinton. She does not deserve to be in the White House.