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Clinton Pleased With Last Night, No Promises on Next Week

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February 27, 2008 12:32 PM

ABC News' Kate Snow and Eloise Harper Report: A smiling Senator Hillary Clinton told reporters aboard her plane today that she was “really pleased” with her performance in last night’s debate.

Asked by ABC News if she disagreed with pundits who said she did not deliver a needed “knockout punch” in the Cleveland debate, Clinton said she disagreed.

“That’s a prize fight. That’s not a debate,” Clinton said.  “Real contrasts were drawn,” she continued.

As her plane bumped along through snowy skies ten minutes before landing on the short flight from Cleveland to Columbus, Ohio, Clinton emphasized that millions of people have yet to vote in this nomination battle and that she’s looking forward to next Tuesday’s contests.

“What keeps me optimistic is the success I’ve had so far and the support I’m getting,” Clinton said.

“What keeps me going is that I know I would be the best president.”

Asked, however, if she would promise her supporters she would not drop out after Tuesday, Senator Clinton did not issue a categorical promise.

"I don't think about it like that. I'm doing everything I can to win. And that's what I intend to do," she said.

Clinton was heading to her first event Wednesday in Zanesville, Ohio, where she is to hold an economic summit discussion.

She said she thought that -- barring any unforeseen events -- the economy would be “the domestic driver” of this election.

“Focusing on the economy is very important to me because if we don’t turn it around we’re going to have twin challenges," she said, "We’re sliding into a recession and the price of everything is going up."

Clinton argued that she has more experience than Barack Obama to deal with economic issues.  And she said she had more detailed proposals to help homeowners dealing with foreclosure.

“It’s better to have them paying $800 than to have to give up their homes because they can’t afford to pay a $1300 mortgage.”

“Senator Obama does not have a plan. Senator McCain does not have a plan,” she said.

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She was pleased with her performance?
I guess if you're Hillary Clinton you can be pleased if you come off
Whiney, Nasty, Rude, and Evasive!
How about those Tax Returns, Hillary,
what are You Hiding?
How about those First Lady Papers?
What are you Hiding?

Posted by: reaganfan | Feb 27, 2008 12:48:01 PM

Senator where there is a will there is way. you came through with your messages. The media is still very hard on you. I admire you for the courage you have, may God keep you save.

Posted by: gloria | Feb 27, 2008 12:50:37 PM


What a qualified actress!!! She knows how to comfort herself. No one makes own assessment on this earth. Its the role of people who were watching her.

Posted by: Peace | Feb 27, 2008 12:56:51 PM

I have never seen anybody who is into him/herself as Hillary is, the frequent and continued use of "I" is not a good sign, people will runaway when somebody is just talking about "I". She was not able to run a political campaign, how she could run the US economy or the US government or be the Commander in Chief. Her lack of managerial skills are unbelievable, she cannot predict because for her primaries were before they have started and in her worse case scenario primaries will end after super Tuesday. She has to get out and learn from her friend NYer Rudy Giuliani who has spent his political legacy in one shot in Florida.

Posted by: BMKC | Feb 27, 2008 1:09:06 PM

The media just hates Hillary. I cannot wait for the analysis that is done after the election to show how unfavorable they are to her in terms of coverage. Now that all the news sites have blogs, it seems reporters think they are now allowed to have opinions.

Posted by: Jim | Feb 27, 2008 1:09:19 PM

I'm a Hillary supporter. I listened to CNN reporter last night covering Baghdad and he said things were really looking good over there. Then he further stated that there was no way either Hillary or Obama was going to removed troops from Iraq when or if they get in office. He went on to say the Gulf states, the Iraq government, the American military, combined with events on the ground will decide for them. Then he stated again there is no way Hillary or Obama will removed troops.

Posted by: Wil | Feb 27, 2008 1:13:52 PM

This election is going to be one big fight If Hillary gets in the Media and all the swift boaters will go afte her IF Obama gets it thier will be a field day and every little thing will be run thru the mud and if MCcain gets in there will be plenty to say from the dems. In the end if BO does not get it the AA will be raging and if the women don't get it well all H--- will break out to. so what is the answer a third party jumping in thats what I want some one jumping in at the end I'd kick thier butt to . I for one would like to see the pollester Co get thier a----kicked and the media for reporting unfairand and bias .

Posted by: Bishop | Feb 27, 2008 1:14:03 PM

I am appalled at the degree of propaganda being forced on the public by all types of media. They are trying to influence the outcome of this election. Communist countries have nothing over on them. Shame on you all.

Posted by: Jill Mitchell | Feb 27, 2008 1:15:18 PM

They had a debate last night?

Posted by: Paul | Feb 27, 2008 1:21:52 PM

I don't think the media is bias I know the media is bias. Anyone with one brain cell left alive can tell you Obama is the chosen one for all media. However, a larger point causes me to now wonder to what extent does the media SHAPE our news. What is real? Where is the truth? I don't know who or what I can trust anymore with any of the media.

Posted by: Mike | Feb 27, 2008 1:24:46 PM

My question is why the media dislikes Clinton so much. They have more access to her than most of her supporters. Is there something the reporters see that her supporters don't?

Posted by: Paul | Feb 27, 2008 1:27:12 PM

Paul, I suspect it's somewhat like us here in real life, sometimes we personally like people and sometimes we don't and for no particular reason you or I can explain even to our friends. We just don't.

Posted by: Wil | Feb 27, 2008 1:31:56 PM

I think you're on to something, Wil. And perhaps that's the single best reason I've heard for the Democrats nominating someone else.

Posted by: Paul | Feb 27, 2008 1:46:08 PM

Hillary can't win! When she comes off tough, the media blasts her for being so mean! When she is soft, they call her teary! What the heck! Same old double standard! Why doesn't that appy to Obama! I guess you can do and say anything (that has no substance) when your man! Im sick of the media saying he is winning and she is losing. It looks like a draw so far. Neither have the delegates needed to win the nomination. I guess the media wants her to lose, shame on you!

Posted by: Marny | Feb 27, 2008 1:50:16 PM

Look at the questions Tim Russert asked last night. You know he is angry because she waited to do Meet the Press. Also he is known not to like her. What is going to come out of all of this is media backlash. In the next election, why have newspeople be the moderators? Here is a thought, get someone else respected to be the moderator, say Tom Hanks, and just have him ask questions which he collected from people in the audience and the internet. No media needed and no personal agendas.

Posted by: Jim | Feb 27, 2008 1:52:19 PM

What is up with Barack Obama talking to Will Smith about him potentially playing Obama in a movie. Obama stated "if ever a movie should be made about me I would like Will Smith to play me becasue we have the same ears. Will and I have discussed it. What an ego. What makes him think his life or he for that fact is worth making a movie about. See guy - I was a supporter of yours but I will vote for Hillary. How arrogant he is. Jerk!

Posted by: Brian | Feb 27, 2008 1:59:17 PM

Hillary quotes:::“What keeps me optimistic is the success I’ve had so far and the support I’m getting,” Clinton said.
“What keeps me going is that I know I would be the best president.”

Wasn't it just last week she said that what kept her going was thinking about US and how WE were doing with this awful economy, lost jobs, poor health care, etc. She really does believe it's all about her and what she wants. NOTE: She used a "I" and "me" 6 times in 2 sentences.

Posted by: dream on | Feb 27, 2008 1:59:29 PM

Yea, the media is totally bias. I like PBS news, boring at times, but unbias. Hillary is going to be interviewed by them tonight. As for people who hate Hillary, you have no reason to hate her. You are just repeating what you have heard Rush Limbaugh say, and the only reason he doesn't like her is because she is a woman with a backbone. At least she has original thoughts, the other candidate, BHO, hasn't had an original thought in his life. The only reason he is getting better at debating is because he just repeats what Hillary says from the previous debate. If people were paying attention and thinking for themselves, they would see that. HILLARY 2008!

Posted by: Heather | Feb 27, 2008 1:59:43 PM

dream on, what about Obama wanting Will Smith to play him? Sounds like it is all about him. But I am sure you have an excuse ready for that statement or belief.

Posted by: Jim | Feb 27, 2008 2:03:46 PM

Hey dream on

she uses "I" because once a President is elected it isn't WE anymore and all of the Obama fanatics don't realize that. We, we we we. We can't do sh*t once president is elected. Once a president is elected he/she has to go against Congress, the senate and lobbyist. What does Obama think he is going to do walk in the white house on day one and open the skies and everyone will sing and chant and the problems would have gone away. Wake up please

Posted by: Donna | Feb 27, 2008 2:06:24 PM

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