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Clinton: I Have Earned Every Wrinkle
March 04, 2008 6:37 AM
ABC News' Eloise Harper Reports: Senator Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., making a final push before critical votes in Ohio and Texas (not to mention Rhode Island and Vermont) says she has earned every wrinkle.
"Granted, I am a little older and I have earned every wrinkle on my face and I feel just as energized about what we are doing," Clinton told a crowd of supporters on Monday in Austin.
Watch the VIDEO HERE.
The Senator continued to push her message of experience at her last rally in Texas before the voters go to the polls on Tuesday.
She was joined on stage with her daughter Chelsea Clinton and longtime friends/celebrities Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen (who earlier in the day told voters that Clinton "does girlfriend really, really well.")
In a marathon of television interviews on Tuesday, Clinton made appearances in every major market in Ohio (including Toledo, Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton and Youngstown) and several in Texas. She also spoke with Spanish-language networks Telemundo and Univision.
Although several tried, Clinton resisted questions about whether she will get out of the race depending on Tuesday's results.
"Would you drop out or would you continue on if Ohio doesn't go your way," asked the CBS affiliate in Youngstown, Ohio.
"I think it's important we let the people of Ohio vote," Clinton replied.
"Do you buy in at all to the opinion that you actually need a double digit win in this state to keep the campaign alive," questioned ABC affiliate KXXV in Waco, Texas.
"No, I sure don't," Clinton responded.
The tactic, it appeared, remained largely the same as in recent days: the former first lady questioned Obama's opposition to the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA in Ohio, emphasized her experience in both states, and made particular mention of her first political job as an organizer for then-Democratic presidential contender Sen. George McGovern.
There was some fun amidst the do-or-die drama.
In yet another affiliate interview, Clinton was asked which actress she would like to play her in a movie.
"Obviously somebody incredibly attractive," she said before adding, "Obviously, I have given no thought to that."
At one point, the interviews had to be halted for a coughing fit -- yet another sign of the long road both candidates have been traveling for over a year in pursuit of the still elusive Democratic nomination.
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The Republican's New Agenda is to Stop Obama, they want to run against Hillary. They have so much dirt in their Arsenal on the Clintons just waiting to be Unleashed (movies, scandals, lawsuits, books) -- that is why Rush Limbaugh is Begging, Begging his listeners to vote for Hillary. Limbaugh declared: “I want the funeral music to play at some point to the Clintons, but not this early.” America, if Hillary becomes the nominee, we haven't seen nothing yet!
Who released the Canadian Memo and distorted its contents--, where did that come from and who called Goolsbee to a meeting and conveniently set him up? Who pushed up Rezko's trial which, was to start much later this year? Why did the Somali picture come out, along with Farrakahn endoresement and a radio jock mocking of Obama's middle name? Which was allowed to be played over and over again by the Main-stream media. We have to ask these things? Who wants to Kill unity and hope? Was this part of the Kitchen Sink or may be the Basement (Swiftboating)? I do know its dirty politics and until we reject this kind of politicking in America we will be a pawn in their hands, the people of power, and never find our true Independence and Voice which Obama is offering. The Evil Ones are just getting started, warmed up. Someone is trying to pull our strings. The Truth will come out, however. Hopefully, America we can see through this Rouse this time and elect CHANGE!
Posted by: bacalove | Mar 4, 2008 7:29:20 AM
Hillary can't catch up. It's mathenatically impossible short of a landslide (65% or more) in all the remaining contests.
If she hangs on afte rtoday, she will only harm the party's chances. She has gone increasingly negative, throwing everything but the kitchen sink at Obama. This will take a toll if it continues for months. She won't win even though she's playing dirty, but it will give plenty of material for the GOP to work with.
It is a choice of putting personal ego ahead of the party. Does Hillary really want the Democrats to lose just to spite them if she can't be the nominee? Is Hillary really a Nader-like figure, who would rather the whole country go down i nflames than let a rival like Gore win in 2000?
This is dangerous for the party and the coutnry. We can't afford four more years of GOP rule. Is Hillary going to damage our nominee and make that happen? Does she want to be responsible for destroying America only out of spite, out of being a sore loser?
If Hillary doesn't bow out on March 5th, the party should, as Bill Richardson said, come together around whoever has a substantial lead in the delegate count -- Obama. We need to end this as a party and not let Hillary's personal ego ruin 2008 for us.
The GOP wants this to go on. The media loves bloody conventions for ratings. The Dems should be smart and wrap this up. We can't lose the country just because one woman doesn't know how to lose with honor!!
Posted by: Jenny | Mar 4, 2008 7:37:41 AM
It is beyond funny. If Clinton can't catch up with Obama in delegat count, why doesn't Obama just go on a "hope and change" world tour and just forget about primaries since he already won? Silly Obama math.
Posted by: false hope | Mar 4, 2008 7:59:38 AM
lluluadorl, I would say that you are the FOOL. Jenny has it exactly right. Why do you think Rush (the drug addict) Limbaugh wants people to vote for Hillary to drag the race on? Hillary needs to bow out if she doesn't win Texas and Ohio today, otherwise shes just hurting the party. We need to go from the worse-in-history to the best-in-the-future. Obama 2008!
Posted by: pt | Mar 4, 2008 8:01:07 AM
Pathetic. Why did Republicans tamper with the results in Iowa and other close contests in Obama's favor? Because they want to face him in general election. Simple as that.
Posted by: false hope | Mar 4, 2008 8:07:16 AM
PT, Not suprised. Birds of the same feather... You are equally pt..able! When your senses come back, you can then engage the rest of the world in normal discourse. Right now, i see you are beyond redemption. "Best in the future"? Where did you get that?
Posted by: lluluadorl | Mar 4, 2008 8:08:22 AM
lluluadori, I would guess you voted for dubya the past 2 elections. I guess people like you will just never learn. Of course maybe you are one of the lucky rich people that did prosper during the bush-cheney disaster. I know many republicans that will be sitting this one out in November because that don't like McMore-War. That would be the best thing that could happen for everyone in this country. Obama 2008!
Posted by: pt | Mar 4, 2008 8:16:39 AM
Rob, You will never achieve an infinite fraction of what hillary has achieved. What have you ever managed in your life??
Posted by: lluluadorl | Mar 4, 2008 8:29:23 AM
Pt..able,
Am a core democrat. Democrat all my 47years. Too many times, i have seen hype turn to hollow. It is starting already. If you need an orator,go to church. Maybe Obama's. We need solutions. And yeah,am rich too!!!
Posted by: lluluadorl | Mar 4, 2008 8:34:37 AM
lluluadorl says - "You will never achieve an infinite fraction of what hillary has achieved."
HA. Good point I doubt anyone reading this has a chance to be Arkansas lady of the year....In Back to Back Years!!!
Posted by: Inspector 71 | Mar 4, 2008 8:36:29 AM
McCain's war vote is going to haunt him all through the campaign if Obama wins the nomination because Obama didn't vote for an invasion of Iraq. Since Hillary voted for an invasion just as McCain did, she has little ammo to throw at McCain and she'll run out of ammo before he does.
Posted by: jon sid | Mar 4, 2008 8:37:24 AM
lluluadorl I agree with you. I feel now the media are starting to do their jobs Bill Richardson does not make up a whole democrat party, so his endorsement doesnt really matter. It obvious that he going obama way. just do it damn it. There are 16 more states to hold primaries.
Posted by: toby | Mar 4, 2008 8:46:54 AM
On another note, has everyone heard that El Rushbo has officially endorsed Hillary and has released his Trolls to shill for her? It is on his website.
I'd say the momentum may be changing to HRC due to the new Hillary/Limbaugh Alliance.
Posted by: The Commander Guy | Mar 4, 2008 8:55:27 AM
Jon sid
Obama didn't vote for an invasion of Iraq is because he was not in the Senate at the time. He couldn't vote. I didn't vote neither.
Posted by: Waggdogg | Mar 4, 2008 9:02:14 AM
Toby, Welcome. If Richardson was so important or popular, how come he couldnt stay in the race? Hillary dont need them. We, the voters, got her back. Every one will vote before we know the winner. And it will be hillary
Posted by: lluluadorl | Mar 4, 2008 9:09:27 AM
Hillary is quoting Betty Davis who said "I earned every wrinkle on my face."
Posted by: Mare | Mar 4, 2008 9:10:46 AM
Hell, we've all earned every wrinkle... and why does it matter if she does "girlfriend" really, really well?
What we need is someone who'll pull us all together despite differences in gender, color, party affilitation, age, etc.
We don't need Hillary's wrinkles. John McCain has wrinkles. Bush has wrinkles. What do wrinkles get us?
Let's vote for Obama and move on, Clintonian wrinkles notwithstanding.
Posted by: ozamerican | Mar 4, 2008 9:16:40 AM
It's quite interesting watching Democrats eat their young - these posts are a good example. However, as always, any problems are ultimately caused by the Republicans - or Rush Limabaugh. It's laughable because you can't bear the thought that you are doing it to yourselves. If you have this much disarray among yourselves the Republicans can just sit back and watch the implosion. However, you have to have your boogie man, so we're happy to take the responsibility.
And please, get off the drug addict comments in regard to Rush. It's so last year - and don't you want "change and hope" as you look to the future - you're living too much in the past that Obama wants to free you from. Ahem.
Posted by: bavolet | Mar 4, 2008 9:17:44 AM
It doesn't matter who comes out on top of the Democrat dirt pile. Looks like McCain in 2009 whichever way the mud is slung.
Posted by: OneDayAtAtime | Mar 4, 2008 9:19:05 AM
"Obama didn't vote for an invasion of Iraq is because he was not in the Senate at the time."
Can we say this just one more time, loud and clear? Yes, he wasn't in the Senate at the time... he was RUNNING for senate. He made that speech when it could have cost him dearly. Only Hillary would call it nothing more than an "anti-war" rally... for Obama, it was what he was standing for, and he had everything to lose at the time. THAT takes courage... and honesty... and conviction. And that's what Obama has built his reputation on.
Posted by: ozamerican | Mar 4, 2008 9:20:36 AM
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