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Caught on Tape: Clinton to Edwards 'Our Guys Should Talk'
July 12, 2007 3:10 PM
ABC News' Teddy Davis and Lindsey Ellerson Report: Democratic rivals Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., were caught on tape Thursday privately conferring and agreeing to have their campaigns collaborate.
"Our guys should talk," Clinton said to Edwards.
The former first lady's remarks were picked up by an open microphone following a Democratic presidential candidates forum held at the annual NAACP convention.
Watch the video HERE.
During the event, which took place in Detroit, long-shot Democratic presidential candidate Mike Gravel ripped into several of his top-tier rivals for authorizing the use of force in Iraq in 2002.
"The majority of the people on this dais voted for the war," said Gravel. "If they got wisdom now, where were they then?"
Both Clinton and Edwards voted to authorize the use of force in Iraq in 2002.
Gravel, who is a former Democratic senator from Alaska, also went after the record compiled by Clinton's husband on trade.
"Where do you think NAFTA came from?" asked Gravel. "From the Trinity? It came from a Democratic administration. That's where it came from. We ought to recognize that. And not accept all this stuff..."
Following Gravel's NAFTA remarks, the moderator told the audience that none of the Democratic candidates would receive a chance to respond because of a previously agreed upon format.
"I'm sure all the candidates would like to respond to that," said CBS' Russ Mitchell, one of the event moderators. "Because this is classified as a forum, and not a debate, all the candidates agreed upon there would be no chance for that this afternoon."
The private discussion between Clinton and Edwards began when the former senator walked over to the former first lady to shake hands at the conclusion of the forum. The candidates were not aware that the microphone that Clinton was wearing was still transmitting sound.
"We've got to talk because they, they are, just being trivialized," Clinton said to Edwards.
"They are not serious," Edwards responded.
"No," Clinton said in agreement. "You know, I think there was an effort by our campaigns to do that. We got somehow, you know, detoured. But we've got to get back to that . . ."
Due to organ music and announcements that were being made in the background, the entirety of the conversation is not audible.
ABC News has asked both campaigns what the two candidates have agreed to work on together and will update this post with their responses.
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BY all account Obama was outstanding today, out shining everyone and of course you mention nothing about it. You guys are way to obivious.
Posted by: lyn | Jul 12, 2007 3:24:56 PM
Edward is the most opportunist politician along Hillary. let them join force and Obama will blow them away.
Posted by: Lee kim | Jul 12, 2007 3:41:41 PM
i hate obama. no experience and isnt for gay rights, leaniant towards gun control. answer me this, why is it we have all sorts of conservative democrats but no liberal republicans? i mean other then the handful of liberal republicans, snow (who isnt even that liberal) and gioulani who now claims to be conservative.
Posted by: whatsisthis2007 | Jul 12, 2007 3:42:53 PM
Who really gives a crap what Hillary had to say to "Haircut" Edwards. None of them are going to win. Republicans ALL THE WAY!!!!
Posted by: Eric | Jul 12, 2007 3:58:41 PM
Al Gore is the only legitimate democrat who can win. He did not vote for the war, got more votes than bush and is out to save the planet--Get the guy in there folks so we can hurry up and impeach the over pompous toad.
Posted by: rockychance | Jul 12, 2007 4:12:50 PM
Re: DESTARDI -- All Presidents hide stuff. Just like your boy Clinton's little romper room affair. Know what I'm saying? The only difference is between Bush and your boy Clinton, is the fact that Bush and his peeps are not going down in flames like "Slick Willy" did.
On a more positive side. Hillary is not going to win for the fact that she's a woman. O'bama is not going to win because he's black.
You heard it here first. I represent the "Common Sense" type of American and most of America (But not your freaks on here) share the same thought processes. Giuliani will be your next President. As I said, you heard it here first.
Dream on Liberals, you havent got a chance.
Eric Has Spoken.
Posted by: Eric | Jul 12, 2007 4:15:01 PM
HAHAHA...just try and gang up on Obama, you'll lose all his supporters in the general election-if ya make there, Hill. I'm voting Obama in the primary, and WAS going to vote Hillary if she got the nomination.....however, if she gangs up on Obama, I'm through with her.
Posted by: Cat | Jul 12, 2007 4:21:27 PM
Eric: You and I know Rudy will never get the nod. And I hope you don't nominate him; I don't want it to be THAT easy for us win.
Posted by: Cat | Jul 12, 2007 4:34:09 PM
How is that no one ever mentions the name of Joe Biden or Chris Dood? I would gladly support either one.
And a Clinton/Edwards ticket is looking more attractive as a way to win. Obama in the second spot with just about anybody sounds useful too. Who cares? Just get rid of Bush and all of this facist cronies. I would vote for a chimpanzee over anyone associated with Bush.
Posted by: Robert Stevens | Jul 12, 2007 4:35:32 PM
Hillary with Edwards is more palatable.
Posted by: Damian | Jul 12, 2007 5:05:26 PM
They're concerned about the coverage of the forums. I hope they're not planning to drop Gravel. He's not the reason the debates or forums are being trivialized. They're being trivialized because you can't have a debate with 8 people on stage for an hour long event.
Posted by: Jeff Smithpeters | Jul 12, 2007 5:27:22 PM
I'll just be happy when the primary is decided because we are in a point in time where we can't afford to waste time overanalyzing the differences between Democratic candidates.
Oneness is extremely important for the Democrats now, and this was the nicest headline regarding the Democratic campaign I've seen in awhile. The world is at stake. Let's have an old-fashioned campaign trail instead of American Idol just this once.
For the record, Hillary's presidency is a concept that still interests me like no other could possibly hope to, and I know there are many others who feel the same way. I'm sure she'll take a good Vice President as well.
Posted by: Andre | Jul 12, 2007 5:45:35 PM
I'll tell you what makes me a democrat.
I have a brain and think for myself.
Posted by: taloka | Jul 12, 2007 5:53:56 PM
They both agreed to team up for the 08 election and be the Pres or Vice President. They should also agree to hire Obama in their cabinet. Also draft Mc Cain.
Posted by: Jean Goggin | Jul 12, 2007 6:14:36 PM
I love how you tell people their own political affiliation. You immediately lose your footing for rational debate when you simply demonize a party. I'm fairly conservative, and I hate the republican party right now. The only candidates I would even consider are Ron Paul, Mike Gravel, and perhaps Obama. Everyone else out there is crap. The problem isnt the Democrats or the Republicans, it's one sided thinking and an adherence to the party line without any sort of reasoned thinking. It's simply posturing. What happened to actual republicanism? LEss government, less intervention, less taxes, support of American sovereignty, etc.? You still have done nothing but make broad generalizations without any factual evidence or any evidence of critical thinking. You make me ashamed to even be associated with the ideals you think you are representing and as an American, regardless your political affiliation or views, embarass me and our entire republic. Holla.
Posted by: John | Jul 12, 2007 6:32:12 PM
John, I agree, I am a Dem, but I definitely disagree with them on some major issues. It's just that ol lesser of two evils thing. The only reason I vote along party lines is because the current predicament in congress proves that the power comes with the numbers. Although, I do try to find a few pubs to vote for each time-usually small local posts though. I voted for Jesse Ventura, that was a huge mistake-he was very bad for our state.
Posted by: Cat | Jul 12, 2007 6:47:37 PM
Cat - you're from MN too? We should talk!
Posted by: john | Jul 12, 2007 6:52:13 PM
ABC News has asked both campaigns what the two candidates have agreed to work on together....
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Destroying Obama, obviously.
Posted by: bb | Jul 12, 2007 6:55:37 PM
A fellow Minnesotan! Only the greatest state in the union!
Posted by: Cat | Jul 12, 2007 6:56:56 PM
I am a Democrat, a progressive, liberal, democratic Democrat. I am a progressive liberal Democrat because I read history and I know what happened when big business conservative Republicans were in charge. I favor the little guy and the family over big business. I favor diplomacy over military might. I am not afraid of my enemies, but not about to ignore my friends, either. I believe in my country and its blessings, too much so to allow big business and one-issue fundamentalists to hijack it for their personal reward. I am personally against abortion, but I firmly believe that society (individuals, local govt, churches, schools, business and the federal govt) must do all it can to prevent unwanted pregnancies, including use of sex education, distribution of condoms, information etc. Even then, the use of a woman's body is up to her. Men have no right to use it, abuse it and then lose it. I believe in a fair, living wage for a hard day's work. (I used to be a steelworker, USW) I believe in a balance of fair trade, limited immigration and economic controls. No excess, either way. I do not trust big business (Enron is just one example) I am not afraid of taxes, just wasted tax dollars. I believe in good government. I believe that universal healthcare is affordable and achievable, if we remove the profit motive. I do not believe that private enterprise can contract to supply most government services. I believe in personal integrity. I believe that actions have consequences. I love my wife and have never cheated on her. Never. I love my children and want a sound, secure, financially stable future for them. I believe in God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Posted by: AtticusinPa | Jul 12, 2007 7:14:52 PM
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