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Clinton Urges Everybody to "Take a Deep Breath"
January 27, 2008 1:26 PM
ABC News' Eloise Harper Reports: Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-NY., addressed reporters announcing that she will travel to Florida on Tuesday -despite the state having no delegates. "I am going to try to seat the Florida delegates. I have said that the people of Florida deserve to be represented in the process of picking a president for the democratic party." Clinton said, "I want the voters in Florida to know that I hear them."
The questioning quickly turned to race, President Clinton, and the negativity injected into the campaign. Clinton was asked if she thought Sen. Barack Obama is the Jesse Jackson of 2008. She did not answer the question, and instead spoke about what she views as the great things President Clinton has done in his life. "Bill Clinton is somebody who brought out country together. He understands what it takes to repair the breaches and hopefully mend the divides that have stalked us for so long and his record speaks to that."
Clinton continued, "I think Americans from every community know what his life's work has been and they really know his heart."
Speaking about race in the injection of race into this campaign "I believe we should take a deep breath. Senator Obama and I and our staffs our our surrogates our supporters should recognize we are running to change our country. I am reaching out to voters in every community."
When asked about the overall tone of negativity, Clinton said "yes we are going to be out there drawing comparisons and contrasts but it is mostly about making the case to the American people."
When questing turned back to President Clinton, the Senator said "his life's work has been about bringing people together."
January 27, 2008 in Bush, George W. | Permalink | User Comments (35)
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This only reinforces the perception that she will say and do anything to win, even if it means breaking her word.
She pledged not to campaign in Florida and Michigan and abide by the DNC's decision to strip them of their delegates, but now that she got humiliated in South Carolina, she goes back on her word.
And she refuses to even address Bill's obvious race-baiting. Just like they both refused to address the comments by Bob Johnson. They have no shame.
Posted by: Mike | Jan 27, 2008 1:58:32 PM
Hey Hillary - Bill is not running YOU are! We do not want a co-presidency in the White House. We do not want you behind the desk that Monica was under. Please bow out gracefully and go home.
Obama '08 the only candidate with dignity and integrity.
Posted by: Leah DiMarco | Jan 27, 2008 2:18:05 PM
Illinois here: Obama is NOT a Muslim. I realize the Clinton Mob is behind this attack but give it a rest. They have to try to find something to use against Obama. They have to try to make him dirty like they are! I am so proud that Caroline Kennedy has endorsed Obama. He is well deserving. He has remained calm,cool and collected during the constant barrage from the Clinton Mob. He is logical, and certainly will be able to handle the Presidency. We need Obama in the White House. I have to laugh at the Clintons, only they would think up the "weepy" act to get the sympathy vote from the American women. Well, I am a White female, middle-aged, married, and proud to say my whole family will be voting for Obama. He is for ALL people, he does NOT play the racist card. If you stop and remember, it was Hilly that started the whole mess. She gave the first jab, is Obama supposed to take it? Actually Obama has been running against two Clintons and Bill is a has-been trying to seek his 15 minutes of fame. They do not have character, class, poise, etc. I could go on and on about the attributes the Clintons lack and the fact they will make sure their buddies acquire jobs and wealth. I am really tired of the CLintons and their mouths. They are a turn-off to a lot of people. I would NOT BE PROUD to have them in the White House.
Posted by: CS3539 | Jan 27, 2008 2:27:07 PM
Hillary agreed to let casinos vote. When she lost the union endorsements she decided to stop them from voting. She also agree to "punish" Florida and Michigan for moving up thier primaries. Now that she is ahead she is going to "fight for their right to vote". She is disgusting.
Posted by: Rapid | Jan 27, 2008 2:37:09 PM
Revoking the right of self-determination disenfranchises Florida voters.
Democratic leadership refusing to seat my FL delegates at the convention is a travesty!
I'd rather vote for a war hero or 9-11 hero over a guy accepting $300k from slum lord(his house) or wal-mart exec whose hubby is on retainer to Saudis.
My loyalty to this republic is now a journey to fix Republicans(a shorter trip)!
I switched my party after 36 years!
Posted by: Irish06111 | Jan 27, 2008 3:07:39 PM
A NOTE to Mr.CS3539: I am an American Muslim. I am proud of my religion and am proud to be an American! My question to you, What is wrong in being a Muslim?
Posted by: Omar Sharif | Jan 27, 2008 3:12:05 PM
Hillary's the one who needs to take a breath. He/she/they got the wind knocked out of them yesterday.
Posted by: AntiRestorationDemocrat | Jan 27, 2008 3:15:23 PM
Clinton's true colors are coming out...dirty political machine. By the way, who is running? Bill or Hillary?
Posted by: cathy | Jan 27, 2008 3:26:10 PM
Obama was the first to breach the agreement not to campaign in Florida by releasing his ad there.
Posted by: irma | Jan 27, 2008 3:40:39 PM
Hillary is discovering that she has great difficulties in winning HONESTLY; therefore, she'll try DISHONEST tactics! Increasingly, I don't understand how ANYONE could vote for her. We desperately NEED Obama! He is for ALL of us and will bring us together after many years of the Bush-Clinton Dynasty. I think Obama is a great man. My mom and I will certainly vote for him. Oh, not that it matters, my mom is 90 and we are both white.
Posted by: Janet | Jan 27, 2008 3:40:59 PM
Right, inkrun! You said it!
Posted by: Omar Sharif | Jan 27, 2008 3:41:28 PM
People get over yourselves! Obama is not a liar or typical politician yet Hillary is a walking demon. Geeeez! There were so many contradictions in Obama's speech last night that just as I was starting to bite, he blew it with first of all the race visual. So over 80% of black voters voted for Obama, meanwhile about 90% of the people in the background of his speech were WHITE. Trying to get the white vote back I see. Don't claim innocence to tactics that you use Obama. I hope the race continues so that people will figure you out.
Posted by: irma | Jan 27, 2008 4:02:10 PM
""She did not answer the question, and instead spoke about what she views as the great things President Clinton has done in his life.""
Bill Clinton, Bill Clinton, Bill Clinton, Bill Clinton...when will the Democrats forget about Bill Clinton? I'm sorry but you guys have not have my vote afterall. This guy has done more damage to your party then the last 5 Democratic presidents combined. But for some reason, you all still cannot let go of Bill Clinton. What will some of you do if he dies? Will you jump into the grave with him? Let the man move on. You all need to move on too.
As for me, I am an IND seeking a candidate of substance. I am looking for the best OVERALL candidate NOT JUST FOR ME but for the COUNTRY. I don't want someone that is clearly offensive, deceptive as heck, one of just words or one with just name recognition. Anyone know where I can find that candidate? If you can point me in the right direction, you will get my support and that of other IND party members.
Keep bickering and you are giving this election to the Repubs. It's funny because everyone assumed this would be an easy Democratic victory. But your party is as screwed up as ever.....I think you better put the party above your petty bickering an personal wants. Just my advice, do with it as you want.
Ted
Posted by: Ted; Denver Co. | Jan 27, 2008 4:23:25 PM
"I am reaching out to voters in every community."
She is not reaching out to me. I don't respond to people that are obviously dishonest, deceitful, slanderous and corrupt to the core. Her reaching out is more about her political survival, needs and wants than overall concern for the country. Who does she think she is kidding?
"his life's work has been about bringing people together."
For someone that is so big on bridging people, he sure did a bang up job splitting people for his Hillary's benefit.
As far as wanting those delegates, I would expect nothing less from a Clinton....
Seriously, you all support who you want but for goodness sakes, look within yourselves - look beyond yourself and your own self interest. I agree with Ted, this party is in bad shape. Of course we know why...Regardless, the battle of the future for Democratic party is upon us. Do we go with our own selfish desires or with the betterment of mankind?
I can go along with anyone but the Clinton's. I will not spend another 8 years defending them to my family and friends (of different pol. parties) or being ashamed of being a Democrat.
Posted by: Carol | Jan 27, 2008 4:48:51 PM
I am amazed at Senator Clinton's lack of respect for voters when she loses. She received over 100,000 votes in SC, and she did not have the class to stay in SC, make her concession speech, and thank all her loyal SC Supporters who worked hard for her. Instead, she flew to TN before the polls closed, and sent a statement to the press after it was determined that she did not win. This is the same type of disrespect that she showed toward the people of Iowa when she did not win. The Iowans invited Senator Clinton into their towns and homes for over a year, and after she lost, she said that Iowa did not pick winners, and that the NH primary was more important. I had planned to vote for Hillary,but the way she has treated the voters of SC has really disappointed me.
Posted by: Annette | Jan 27, 2008 4:57:19 PM
The republicans want Hillary to win the nomination. Easiest person in field to beat and beating a democrat will be very hard given Bush's record. I am tired of the Clintons - aren't there term limits for a reason? Didn't they have their term? And if the argument is that this is Hillary's candidacy and not Bill's - well then let's stop talking about his presidency. (though we would have to if we need to include her vast 'experience'). Let's move on.
Posted by: Nicole | Jan 27, 2008 5:28:00 PM
Yeah Ted, good luck with that. Once people enter into politics, that idealistic innocence is gone. There are deals to be made and anything could be misconstrued into something. Except for those who can speak as if they're not stained. But please...So it all comes down to which party philosophy do you agree with and who to you believe the most, given the choices.
Posted by: irma | Jan 27, 2008 5:30:20 PM
Go, Hillary! Not just the whites, but all of us voters that care about our future, better jobs, better health care, and better education for our childen, being able to keep our homes, we will vote for you because you will be the best president ever. And I am glad you moved on to another state to campaign. There is a lot of work to do before Feb 5, and a win in South Carolina will not put you in office. Hopefully, the good people in South Carolina that voted for you surely understand that and will celebrate once you win the Democratic Nomination.
Posted by: HELENA | Jan 27, 2008 5:43:44 PM
Go Hillary! There are millions of people behind you waiting to cast our votes. We all know you are the best person to be president! We are here for you in the great state of California!
Posted by: Anne | Jan 27, 2008 6:18:13 PM
Just another example of how her word is meaningless. She pledged not to campaign in Florida. Now she's going there, and openly stating she wants to reverse the DNC punishment for violating scheduling rules.
Shameless.
Posted by: Paul | Jan 27, 2008 6:23:02 PM
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