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Clinton Continues to Rip Obama's Speeches

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March 01, 2008 3:30 PM

ABC News' Eloise Harper reports: At a rally in an outdoor square in Ft. Worth, Texas, this afternoon, Sen. Hillary Clinton jabbed rival Sen. Barack Obama about his speeches.

"People say, 'She’s so specific. She should just come and transport us and make us feel good.' I could do that, but I want you to know what I would do as your president, instead of saying, 'I was at that speech, it sure made me feel good, but I don’t have a clue about what you’re going to do,'" she said.

Clinton also pleaded with Texans to work with her.

"I’m asking to enter into a contract with you," she said. "You give me the vote and the trust that comes with the confidence that represents, and I give you my best effort every single day to translate all these speeches into action, because there is a big difference between speeches and solutions."

Clinton spoke about how she always knew Texas would be important.

"I’ve always believed that Texans have a real sense of what it took to have a president, somebody who would be able to stand up for our values and our interests," she said, before taking a jab at President Bush. "I know you’re going to have to take President Bush back. He has a right to come home."

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America does not need a fighter but a somebody who can unify a divided country, somebody who can bring the 2 sides together and have a working majority which will make serious changes which are necessary. Al Gore was a fighter, he has lost because american citizens can fight for themselves. A divided America is not the best option and Barak is just asking Texas,Ohio, RI and Vermont for support to get a working majority and make necessary changes in education, economy, national secutrity, health care

Posted by: BKMC | Mar 1, 2008 5:02:20 PM

BKMC: What kind of working majority are you talking about? That absolutely is what it gets down to. How is Obama going to get a working majority. I thought he said that he could reach across the aisle and make it happen. Hillary Clinton has already done that, or do you not check the record.

The only majority Obama can deal with is ONE, himself.

Posted by: georgia | Mar 1, 2008 5:16:05 PM

even though I am a through and through democrat, voting for her is going to be a tough one

Posted by: jerry | Mar 1, 2008 5:22:01 PM

Easy don't do it. I won't vote for her and have no problem giving reasons why. Tell you what if I would have voted for her I sure won't after she ran an election like this.

Posted by: john | Mar 1, 2008 5:37:46 PM

I have voted for her early and am proud to be standing with 28 military flag officers who support her, including former heads of the Joint Chief of Staffs. And one of those flag officers is General Taguba, who told the truth about Abu Ghraib and his career was shanghaied by Donald Rumsfeld. Here is his endorsement of Senator Clinton: “Senator Clinton’s unequivocal opposition to the use of torture under any circumstances, and her willingness to take a stand for what she believes in is exactly the sort of courage and moral strength that we need in our leaders,” General Taguba said. “I know that, as President, Senator Clinton will hold America to the high moral standards that have made us a leader among nations.”

Meanwhile, Senator Obama hasn't convened one meeting of the subcommittee on European affairs that has oversight on NATO and Afghanistan, because he "is too busy running for President". While Senator Clinton has proposed and had the most bills passed to improve our veterans lives in the Committee she is on (the Armed Services Committee). The Committee Chair, Senator Levin even praised her for how many bills that she has introduced and had passed. What a contrast. Yes, I am proud to have voted for Senator Clinton and will be even more proud to do the same in the General Election.

Posted by: alexei | Mar 1, 2008 6:15:24 PM

The comment by Latinos for Hillary was obviously posted by a pro Obama group who are trying to deceive us by falsely claiming that what is feared of immigration plans is her agenda. Wake up ! Do not get fooled by the scare tactics of the Obama camp. I am a Hispanic and what was said is the equivalent of saying "We will take over America." Well, it will not happen because that is not our goal and second America will rightfully prevent it. Any Hispanic who writes anything like would be a clod but since this wasn't written by Hispanics it only shows the contempt the Obama camp has for us and a gross underestimation of our intelligence.

Posted by: Nelson | Mar 1, 2008 6:38:01 PM

I have to go with Jerry, above. If her methods of campaigning must represent this Party in the election, I have no choice but to dismiss the candidacy as illegitimate and the claim to be distinguishable from Republicans, as empty. But this does come as no surprise. She is a Clinton, first, and a Democrat, second; she is a self-seeking schoolmarm, demanding obedience no matter what she does.

Posted by: Carter Nicholas in Virginia | Mar 1, 2008 6:44:59 PM

Obama is not a unifier because many will not vote for him should he get the nomination but hay in November McCains going to get alot of votes.Mine included

Posted by: girlinvt | Mar 1, 2008 8:01:19 PM

Huh, Clinton criticizing Obama. That's new.

Posted by: Paul | Mar 1, 2008 8:21:48 PM

So why is it that all the rich people who have their kids in college, all those college kids, all that money, Oprah, MSNBC and CNN are behind Obama? I sense corporate support going on here.

Posted by: irma | Mar 1, 2008 9:11:32 PM

Reading the above message it is obvious to me now that Hillary Clinton may have lost the battle for the Democratic Party, thanks to her win the Primary by all means strategy. The Democratic Primaries should have been about the candidates putting forth their individual value and case for electability and let Democrats decide who has the best case o lead the "Party" into the Presidential Election.

Now Democrats who support Obam or Hillary are fighting each other over subjects that don't factor to the bottom-line. One thing for sure is that no one is perfect but character is very important in how a candidate can speak to the hearths and minds of America and the world to change our curse from where we are today. Problem now is that Hillary has pushed too far the desperate win by all means envelope that has cause both her and Obama to be exposed to target abuse by the Republicans in the November elections. The fact is that the Clinton's tend to unit the Republican and she also now stands to lose favor with Obama followers, so this means losing the Red states and interest of young Democrats that are against a way of campaigning. Hillary has now giving everyone a reason to vote John McCain for having the most experience an similarity for voting for the way. Hillary has given McCain every strategy he needs to beat her with the argument she makes against Obama. And like i said a lot of Democrats her hurt by her actions and I hope she is stopped before its too late. Obama or Hillary supporter dont need to be against either candidates and it the fights can all stop if Hillary stops the war...

Posted by: Dee | Mar 1, 2008 11:29:22 PM

Tape has been shown over and over of Hillary's speech over the Iraq resolution, warning Bush to "use wisdom" before making any decision to go to war, just because the resolution passed. Reading the comments here over the last several weeks, what strikes me is that sexism runs much deeper in this country than racism. If Hillary were male, you wouldn't be making the kinds of comments you're making about her. You're dismissing a highly qualified candidate simply because you can't deal with the idea of a woman as President. MANY other countries - England, Argentina, India included have had women as heads of state. What a surprise that it turns out America is way more sexist than anyone ever thought.

Posted by: Christine | Mar 2, 2008 5:53:48 AM

Huh... ain't it funny how all the men posting here absolutely will not vote for Hillary. Big surprise. White American men, even the supposedly 'enlightened' Democrat kind, still have no faith whatsoever in a female candidate. Again...surprise, surprise, surprise. Whatever.

Posted by: JillianinSC | Mar 2, 2008 9:27:03 PM

Amen on your post, Dee. I'm sickened by all the overt sexism I'm seeing here and in other forums since the primaries started. Pardon me while I puke.

Posted by: OneLastTime | Mar 2, 2008 9:32:22 PM

Correction, the poster I'm referring to is Christine.

Posted by: OneLastTime | Mar 2, 2008 9:35:07 PM

It sounds like there are some hillary campaign workers making comments here. How can you possibly support a woman with such low ethics??? I would be really embarrassed to even mention it. I'm voting for a candidate with integrity whos demeaner doesn't change every day from maniac to *****!

Posted by: Lana | Mar 3, 2008 12:43:29 AM

March 14, 2008, Hillary will not win the nomination because egotistical, sexist American men cannot tollerate a woman leader in this country. They pretend to be appalled by the oppression of women in other countries, but they are just as bad here. Strong, American Women have fought like dogs for every priviledge we have. Hillary is the Smartest, the least divisive, the wisest, the most phisically responsible, the most experienced, the best on foreign affairs and relations. She is the Perfect candidate. Even A lot of women are jealous of her because she is so Great!

Posted by: Linda | Mar 14, 2008 2:15:42 PM

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