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Bill Clinton Tells Pennsylvania Elect Hillary Then 'Hide and Watch'
April 20, 2008 7:24 PM
ABC News' Sarah Amos reports: former President Bill Clinton reminded the voters of Pennsylvania that this election all comes down to their votes, as he stumped for his wife in Milford late this afternoon.
"Pennsylvania, if you say yes to Hillary Tuesday, you hide and watch: you're electing the next president," Clinton told the crowd gathered on the lawn and streets around an old Victorian house in town.
Clinton paced the house's white wooden front porch for 45 mintues, making a final case for why Pennsylvanians should vote for his wife, Sen. Hillary Clinton. As Clinton wrapped up his speech, he spoke of her toughness during the course of the campaign.
"And let me just say this -- don't you think for a minute that if you don't get her -- if you give her a big victory here -- after all the blizzard of money and all these ads and the kitchen sink has been thrown at her. I asked her about that -- I said, 'They are throwing the kitchen sink at ya.' She said, 'Well, Harry Truman said if you can't stand the heat you should get out of the kitchen.' So the only thing I said is, 'Well, you have got to figure out how to keep the kitchen sink in the kitchen now,'" Clinton told the crowd.
Clinton's view of the "kitchen sink" is a new spin on a story line already familair to many voters, thanks to Sen. Clinton's opponent in the race. Sen. Barack Obama has spent the past few days, as the race in Pennsylvania winds down, claiming that the Clintons have been doing everything in their power to throw the kitchen sink at him.
Clinton also continued to criticize Obama's latest ads, which deal with Sen. Clinton's healthcare plan.
"Now there is a truly hilarious ad coming up saying that she's gonna force people even who can't afford it to buy health care," the former president said. "I don't know if you've seen it, but it is a total hoot. It has been -- first, they used to be so ashamed of that argument that they only sent it out in the mail, where it was roundly discredited."
The former president also made a stop in Tobyhanna on his way back to the Philadelphia area for a late evening rally.
April 20, 2008 in Bush, George W., Kucinich, Dennis | Permalink | User Comments (128)
Hahaha. . .yep. Elect Clinton and then hide and watch - because suddenly all those right-wing endorsements of the woman they've attacked for years are gonna dry up - and they'll butcher her in the fall campaign.
It isn't any secret that conservatives have been begging for Hillary to be the Democratic nominee. Deserved or not, her negative ratings are directly related to their unrelenting attacks over the years. . .and they've only paused long enough to heap praise on her in hopes she'll get the nomination.
Posted by: kevinbgoode | Apr 20, 2008 7:33:27 PM
Folks, I don't know about you, but I have lost just about every ounce of respect that once existed for Bill Clinton. He's about as reliable as an Edsel with four flat tires. I think Bill just wants four more cushy years at the White House where he can inspect the staff. I would like to go one better and say, if Hillary is elected president, MOVE, to another country. Go with the candidate who is sticking with the issues and will unite this country and make it a better place to live. Do not listen to the Clintons who have made a career of breaking the law and bringing down our country.
Posted by: EnglishBrenda | Apr 20, 2008 7:45:42 PM
I thought the finger gesture hype was funny. He makes that gesture, and others while giving his speech. I wonder how many hours and hours of tape someone had to watch before finding two times when he said Clinton and brushed his face all at the same time! As for the Ayers thing- the interview was from early September and printed in the paper on September 10th. Another thing, he was never convicted of anything, the news reports sounded like others were much more involved than he was. Maybe you should try looking for real facts rather than made up spin. Maybe you need a life preserver? I think you're sinking to her level!
Posted by: Jeri | Apr 20, 2008 7:57:36 PM
Hillary (through Bill) Says "I will.."
Barack says "We can..."
Which one sounds more like an engaged, mature democracy?
Posted by: Kuut Nustroolboot | Apr 20, 2008 8:10:20 PM
We cannot afford to have Bill near the whote house again. He's friggin lost it.
And Hillary and her hormones or estrogen replacement behavior cannot be in charge of anything that matters, please PA, don't even think about subjecting us to 4 years of HRC :(
Posted by: Lanny Davis | Apr 20, 2008 8:11:11 PM
Okay, can we get past the Hillary versus Obama thing here and admit for a second that SCRATCHING YOUR FACE IS NOT FLIPPING THE BIRD? Jesus christ.
Posted by: Rachel | Apr 20, 2008 8:11:22 PM
survey usa put clinton at 14% . To be cautious, it will be clinton by 10.
All the hype in the world never changes anything.
Tap danced polls. Hype. Last minuite overspending. Been there in California. Been there in Ohio.
End will be the same. Clinton by 10.
Posted by: tomdavie | Apr 20, 2008 8:11:51 PM
Obama has sealed his records from his time as an Illinois senator. Dubya sealed his records from his time as governor of Texas. Sounds like more of the same. Where's the change? What's Obama hiding?
Posted by: Gloria | Apr 20, 2008 8:18:11 PM
There is no way B.O. will be elected, he is a wolf in sheeps clothing. I am sick and tired of every B.O. supporter saying the Clintons are crooks. THEY HAVE BEEN TRIED AND FOUND NOT QUILTY OF EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN. DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT. B.O. HAS NOT BEEN TRIED AND BELIEVE ME THE REPUBLICANS WILL TRY HIM. Hope and Change is bull****, that is all he is playing on. Hillary is exactly what this country needs, a woman to clean it up. Obama fans, practice what you preach. You want a different kind of politics, then quit playing traditional politics. I am not bitter, but I am a typical white person, OBAMA IS NOT ELECTABLE, WRIGHT?
Posted by: D | Apr 20, 2008 8:18:32 PM
HILLARY IS USING ALL OF HER SUPPORTERS! SHE CANNOT WIN, BUT, IF YOU GIVE TO HER CAMPAIGN, SHE CAN PAY BACK HER $5,000,000 LOAN!
THE MATH DOES NOT LIE! SHE CANNOT WIN & THE SUPER DELEGATES WILL NOT OVERTURN THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE!
OBAMA/WEBB '08 & '12
Posted by: Roxanne | Apr 20, 2008 8:21:18 PM
Under what rock did they find Bill Clinton ??? He is without a doubt the biggest moron and phony along with Hillary in American politics !!! ALL WINDUP AND NO FASTBALL---I wonder when Hillary loses the nomination if she will pardon Billy Boy like the hundreds of pardons to convicted felons that he granted before leaving office !!!!
Posted by: Dan A | Apr 20, 2008 8:22:56 PM
All the lying, cheating, non-payment of bills, high negatives will NOT get you into the White House. I like that people point to Barack's associations - NOT HIM to dig up dirt. YOu don't have to move past the Clintons themselves to get the dirt on you. Where is their list of donars - let's see who they are associated with. All this talk and they still haven't produced it. I wonder why!
Posted by: julescator | Apr 20, 2008 8:23:27 PM
What was the cost of the last 4 years of Bill Clinton. The Dems lost seat after seat in both The House and the Senate. And with NAFTA suported by both Bill and Hillary we have now lost Job after Job after Job. Orignaly I was going to Vote for Obama becasue he inspires me, Now I am Going to vote for him becasue We Can Not afford another Clinton or Bush!!
Posted by: James D | Apr 20, 2008 8:23:34 PM
Bill Clinton is a liar just like his wife. Bill Clinton never paid down the national debt. Bill Clinton never had a budget surplus.
search on Yahoo's search engine for, (Public Debt to the Penny). This is the United States Treasury Departments Website. On the left hand side of the page it says, (Historical Debt Outstanding)....click on it. This lists the United States National Debt in 50 year increments.
The last time the national debt was paid down was in 1957!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bill Clinton lied to everyone about a budget surplus. George Bush gave everyone a tax cut on Bill Clinton's lie, and won an election because of the lie told by Bill Clinton.
Now we owe 4 Trillion dollars more on the national debt.
Thanks for your lies Bill.
Why would we take a chance and vote in another Clinton....who will lie to us again?
Hillary will obviously make up bogus figures on her health care plan. Why should we even bother taking a chance on her lying to us about the costs?
Posted by: Steven Wilson | Apr 20, 2008 8:25:16 PM
I think that for someone who is asking the American people to vote him that display is disgraceful. Some may think that it is funny, but is this someone that you want to represent you on the world stage. There appears a great deal about Obama that we do know, and hopefully we will not have to wait until he gets control of our country to find out.
Posted by: Robert, Arlington, VA | Apr 20, 2008 8:26:23 PM
My experience in sells tells me that Clinton is selling all the time, besting what anyone else has to say or done, after a while she exhaust her credibility with so much "I can do" from "day one" that the customer has to push back and walk away. NO SALE. The country is tired of this type of politician that is why we support Obama because it takes allof us to deliver, we want to be included in the process.
Posted by: zunzun | Apr 20, 2008 8:27:52 PM
I support Hillary. Obama is made of nothing but empty rhetoric.
Posted by: V. | Apr 20, 2008 8:28:12 PM
The will of the people have not been all counted, if you don't count Mich. and Flor. Obama knows counting those states means he loses. He cannot win the election on red states and the super delegates know it. Democratic party is using Obama, they know he isn't electable, or they would have jumped on the band wagon. Its all about the money and people going out to vote. Howard Dean needs to quit, he is destroying the party.
Posted by: D | Apr 20, 2008 8:28:22 PM
True Believers think it's time for a rookie at the wheel...it's anything but.
Posted by: RVN_Indianhead | Apr 20, 2008 8:29:48 PM
Lots of hype here, just like in the media. Anyone running for President is not likely to be a saint. Hillary has her issues, McCain his and Obama as well. To claim that any of these three are radical is ridiculous, just as it is rediculous to think that anyone who has been in politics long enough to run for President, is still pure as snow. I think all three of the remaining serious contenders are fairly moderate, and pretty well connected (I mean that in the worst way).
I wouldn't expect that at the end of the day it will make a gigantic difference who gets elected. Congress has to approve the budget and pass legislation. Congress is not going to pass a health care bill that doesn't take care of the AMA and HMOs and drug companies. Congress isn't going to let McCain stay in Iraq any more than they will stand for Hillary taking everyone out in a couple of months.
If we want some potential for a small change in how things are done, then Obama may actually try and do it. If we want things to stay pretty much as they are then Hillary or McCain are probably a better choice. Power is more addictive than heroin. Once someone has tasted that power it is almost impossible for them to let it go. All three have had their taste, perhaps Obama a bit less than Hillary, and she a bit less than McCain, but they are all addicts.
In certain ways I am probably a bit more comfortable with McCain and Obama then Hillary but all three will probably do a reasonable job. We have no sane reason to think that any of them have any anti-American adgenda, but we do have to worry about what they might be willing to do to get reelected a second time.
Posted by: captbilly | Apr 20, 2008 8:29:55 PM
I think Bill talks down to the voters, what gets me is some voters think he is one of them.
Ah well what can I say. He is kind of funny though.
Obama08
Posted by: Thinking | Apr 20, 2008 8:34:17 PM
Do not be fooled again. Not this time. Does anyone really think Obama is actually giving anyone the finger. People you are looking for stuff. If you don't like the guy because he's black, just say so. If you don't like his plans and poilices , just say so. Just don't embarrass yourself by stooping to such stupid lows to suggest that a man scratching his face is making obscene gestures to anyone. The suggestion alone is obscene.
Posted by: cherlesq | Apr 20, 2008 8:35:18 PM
If we go to the pledged delegates, we must include Florida and Michigan. That means Hillary wins.
I agree with whomever said Howard Dean should be fired. If you were running a company and started with this much talent, only to have it reduced to "trust me, I'm old" or "trust me, I'm a newbie," that's just sad. Women have been the Democrats most trusted voting bloc. They should take the vote elsewhere this year.
Posted by: LonghornMama | Apr 20, 2008 8:36:40 PM
nobody is getting the picture this election year, if the dems win the american people lose, if the gop wins we lose, look at the economy, look at fuel prices, look at food, look at medicine, look at health care look at the price of heating and cooling your home, its goying to take more than one person to fix this mess.
Posted by: jimmy g | Apr 20, 2008 8:37:29 PM
Jimmy what are you talking about. You said "if the dems win the american people lose, if the gop wins we lose" Don't we need to pick one!!!HELLO!!
Posted by: sd | Apr 20, 2008 8:41:39 PM
They say a Junior Senator should not and will not be ready to run this country.
Well To those who believe this and Support Hillary
She Is the Junior Senator from New York.
Charles Schumer is the Senior Senator from New York .
It should have been him running .
Posted by: Lauren | Apr 20, 2008 8:42:31 PM
Can you spell "sleaze"? And can you believe that this bozo was our President? Wake up America (including PA)!!! We do not want this garbage back in the White House.
Posted by: Mike - WA | Apr 20, 2008 8:43:32 PM
Yes, Lauren but Charles Schumer isn't running!! Hillary is the right man for this job bay like it or not.
Hillary/Edwards 08
Posted by: sd | Apr 20, 2008 8:44:54 PM
ANYBODY BUT HILLARY!!
AMERICANS WILL REGRET IT IF SHE GETS THE DEM. NOD. McCAIN WILL WIN AND WE WILL HAVE 4 MORE YEARS OF BUSH.BARACK
IS THE ONLY WAY OUT OF THIS MESS.
Posted by: Lauren | Apr 20, 2008 8:47:40 PM
"Pennsylvania, if you say yes to Hillary Tuesday, you hide and watch: you're electing the next president," Clinton told
HEY BILL WHY WOULD THEY NEED TO HIDE?
HIDE?
Posted by: Lauren | Apr 20, 2008 8:50:12 PM
Actually it's Obama that talks down to voters. Ever noticed that when he speaks, he raises his chin and head up high?? The guy had a terrible debate. He could hardly put words together in a sentence without stuttering.
Posted by: steve | Apr 20, 2008 8:50:56 PM
It is unthinkable to have Bill Clinton back in the white house UNTHINKABLE!! The country does not have time for endless scandals and to be paralyzed by them when we have an economy on the verge of collapsing, a war where our people being killed on daily basis, and a foreign security situation in the middle east on the border of exploding. Ask yourselves do you really need the Drama!! This ain't a soap opera folks .. this is real!!
Posted by: Jan E | Apr 20, 2008 8:53:05 PM
The only reason Obama is leading is because the republicans are voting for him, why can't you see that. He will not win the election and the super delagates know it. Republicans know that they can destroy Obama.
Posted by: D | Apr 20, 2008 8:55:26 PM
I don't think anyone hates Obama. When he spoke at the DNC in 2004, I told my children, "Keep your eye on him. He's a star in the making." I was surprised to see him vying for the world's most important job 3 years later. I don't believe he's ready for the job. But now, I'm much more saddened to see him so associated with so many hateful people in this world; like Jeremiah Wright who said this country "deserved" 9/11. I knew people who died in 9/11 -- a mom and dad who left four little boys orphaned. They didn't "deserve" 9/11. Many of my friends are Jewish; they don't deserve a President who is close to Lewis Farrakhan. When is the last time Hamas wrote an article for your church bulletin? And if your best friend is the major American lobbyist and supporter of Hamas that's pretty scary. It sounds to me like a majority of Obama supporters don't want people to know him, because it all starts to look sketchy. But mostly, hats off to the Pittsburgh Tribune who called it like it is..."we all say stupid things from time to time...but when so many anti-American gaffes come out of the mouths of Barack and Michelle Obama, you have to believe this is who they are."
Posted by: LonghornMama | Apr 20, 2008 8:55:46 PM
Pa is saying yes to Hillary so I guess we will all still be here until May 6th
Posted by: Bishop | Apr 20, 2008 8:58:18 PM
I voted for Hillary in the California primary but will support either Barack or Hillary in the general election. Bill Clinton is completely out of control---he is beginning to sound and act like he's auditioning for the role of "Bill Clinton" on SNL. Keep Chelsea and your mother and send Bill back to NY, Hillary.
Posted by: 1943Tom | Apr 20, 2008 8:59:19 PM
Bill is not out of control at all that is media spin and bs IMO
Posted by: Bishop | Apr 20, 2008 9:01:25 PM
steve,
Obama raises his chin for sure. Know why? He has come a long way, and worked hard to where he is now. He wants to be PRESIDENT OF THE USA, damn right he should have his chin up!
You know, I WANT a president who goes to other countries and speaks with his CHIN UP. I want him to be smart, intelligent, able to speak and reason.
Posted by: Hans Meiser | Apr 20, 2008 9:02:15 PM
I think it is more like his nose is in the air I really think he does not care for american people much at all.
Posted by: Bishop | Apr 20, 2008 9:04:29 PM
D: You can support whomever you want and praise them till the cows come home .. God bless you. But HOW DARE YOU!! Yes HOW DARE YOU! stand with a group of people who smear and lie and character assassinate so your candidate can win HOW DARE YOU!! It is your camp's philosophy to apply Guilt by association and you stand hand in hand with the lairs and begets who will do anything so their Hillary can win. You chose the rule .. Guild by association .. then you are guilty of that smear and McCarthyism as well. Do you see where this slippery slope it taking your candidate and her supporters!!
Posted by: Jan E | Apr 20, 2008 9:06:28 PM
Media is trying to get Bill in trouble again. They have to, Obama can't do it on his own. Obama always has other people throw the punches, then he stands there and acts as those he is innocent, media is in love with him and he knows he has them in his hands.
Posted by: D | Apr 20, 2008 9:07:17 PM
I think the people of PA can see past Obama's lies. I believe they now know that Senator Clinton is supremely more qualified to be president and I also believe they know that Obama doesn't have a chance in the general election. Obama lied three times during the debate and the false ads he's running right now are just proof as to what a hypocrite he really is. He claims one thing and does another. It is time to vote smart and vote Clinton.
Posted by: Tobias | Apr 20, 2008 9:11:52 PM
It is impossible for Obama to win the General Election. Polls show that McCain is the stronger candidate in key swing states. Obama's sleazy associates(Wright, Rezco, Ayers) and weak voting record (voting present instead of taking a stand) gives the McCain campaign enough ammo to shatter his image. Dems can hang it up until 2012 or pick Hillary.
Posted by: CommonSense | Apr 20, 2008 9:12:57 PM
Media in love with obama?
Did watch last night debate D?????????????
Posted by: SAM | Apr 20, 2008 9:14:04 PM
Obana is a bet that one cannot afford to make, after losing one on Bush to get 8 years of disasters. In fact, all things considered, Bush was even a safer bet at time than Obama. Are you going to be the stupid image on the Demo side? He is only a phony, hypocrite whinner when it comes to real questions. After 3 years in the Senate, he has not havd any original ideas on policy and legislative issues. Yet, he has big words, Hoping things will happen. And you were buying it.
Posted by: lazy | Apr 20, 2008 9:17:29 PM
COMMONSENSE I THINK YOU UR NONSENSE WHO LOST THE SENSE OF THE REALITY
CLINTON CAN NEVER WIN WHEN MORE THAN 51% do not like her
COMEBACK TO YOUR SENSE
Posted by: SAM | Apr 20, 2008 9:19:15 PM
Bosnia is a straw that the media and the Obama supporters would like to mean more but it just doesn't they needed something to fill the hours with for six weeks.
Posted by: Bishop | Apr 20, 2008 9:20:49 PM
CommonSense: Maybe you don't remember the election of Bill Clinton against George HW Bush and the draft dodger questions, the sex scandals, the protest he led in the Soviet Union when the US was in the middle of the cold ware with the USSR and he was hiding from the draft during the Vietnam war. He was running against a war hero at the time and he won. Citing these much sillier issues of Rev Wright and guilt by tenuous relations as an impediment to Obama winning the General election is a farce argument.
Posted by: Jan E | Apr 20, 2008 9:21:36 PM
I have finally decided to stop listening to any news coverage. News reporter are suppose to report the news as it is made. The opinions of everyone is valued or should be. Stop putting your beliefs on other people and stop trying to put words in others mouth to get them to back up what you think. What you think means something only to you. If you do not like obama fine. You was given a chance to prove yourself. Why can't you do the same for other people. Last time I heard we still live in America. What goes around comes around.
Posted by: louise | Apr 20, 2008 9:26:07 PM
Yes I watched the debate, and Obama needed to answer those questions. That was the opportunity to be presidential. He failed. Now, the media is back to trashing the Clintons. We had one good night. At least Hillary took the high road and apoligized for the Bosnia crap. Yes, even I admit the bosnia thing was crap.
Posted by: D | Apr 20, 2008 9:26:17 PM
to dem process is toast I would like to see the Postal Service put Billy Boys picture on a stamp call your local Post Office and see how expresidents get their pictures on a stamp.
Posted by: sorne | Apr 20, 2008 9:26:22 PM
> It's going to be party time Tuesday...and it's for Hillary. It's sad that the obamacomas haven't woken up yet.
> Go Hillary/Edwards
You'd think her future VP would endorse her, but he hasn't.
As for Tuesday, it's obvious that Hillary will get about a 60%/40% win to within a few percent either way. Her problem is much bigger than that: it won't matter. She can't catch up under any reasonable projections. She's already lost, she just doesn't want to admit it.
The party is going to yank her off the stage once voting is finished and they're already preparing to.
But never mind. Let's get back to wondering who worked for the same charity as a criminal. I bet McCain's never done that. Has he ever worked for a charity at all?
Posted by: Joe | Apr 20, 2008 9:26:35 PM
Hey why don't you quit being so bitter Obama fans and admit it - he's completely unelectable! You think he had hard questions on Wednesday? Pft! You ain't seen nothing yet - there is NO WAY the republicans will allow someone with such a shady past to get even close to the White House!
Posted by: susiewat | Apr 20, 2008 9:28:23 PM
BILL IS RIGHT
HILLARY IS 60,SHE CAN NOT REMEMBER THING VERY WELL AT 11PM BUT SHE CAN ANSWER THE PHONE AT 3.AM.
THAT IS WHAT THEY CALL SAY ANYTHING TO WIN
Posted by: SAM | Apr 20, 2008 9:28:40 PM
Bill gotta keep the one liners comming; he is trying to get on TV
Posted by: Thinking | Apr 20, 2008 9:34:43 PM
I'm always amazed when women trash Hillary's ambition. The plain truth is Bill is smart. She's brilliant. If you want smart, savvy, tough -- vote Clinton.
Posted by: LonghornMama | Apr 20, 2008 9:40:02 PM
LonghornMama: I'm always amazed when women trash Hillary's ambition. The plain truth is Bill is smart. She's brilliant. If you want smart, savvy, tough -- vote Clinton.
... this makes no sense. Women should vote for a woman who can't convince the majority of the country not to hate her?
How will that help anyone?
Posted by: Mr Judgment | Apr 20, 2008 9:42:44 PM
Again, lots of pious men out there. Good to know it was only Bill who succumbed. The rest of our marriages are safe, girls.
Posted by: LonghornMama | Apr 20, 2008 9:43:21 PM
I have been to rallies for Senator Clinton, and Senator Obama. I have also attended public forums for both spouses. Daily I have been following each candidate on various news networks, PBS and various print documents. I have gone directly to the source in to the public records on the internet of the U.S. government. Reading and learning about each Senator’s staff, their background, each senator’s actions and how they addressed issues.
My thoughts on who to support have bounced from a leaning to Sen. Clinton to a leaning toward Sen. Obama. I worked hard to blend the facts with my gut feelings and the people with whom they surround themselves. I watched and listened to both candidates.
Yesterday, I was at my last rally in Pennsylvania. The rally began with one of the most touching renditions of the National Anthem. There were Boy Scout, Girl Scouts and ROTC present. You could have heard a pin drop when the National Anthem was sung.
My conclusion after all of this: I want a President that is not sarcastic, who loves America, who has the skills to run the country, who has more than a comedic knack for looking down on people and while making cute gestures to distract the audience from the issue. I want a president who answers questions with depth not partial knowledge. I also want a President who does not choke on the words God Bless America.
Final Answer- I want Senator Hillary Clinton for President.
Posted by: Gayle | Apr 20, 2008 9:43:34 PM
TO ALL CLINTON BACKERS , WAS SHE A FIRST LADY OR A CABINET MEMBER
AND TALKING ABOUT EXPERINCE ,I BELIIEVE THAT JOE BIDEN AND BIDEN SHOULD BE THE NOMNIES
AND HILLARY CAN COMPARES HER SO CALLED "EXPERINCE" TO RUMSFELD AND CHENEY WHO ALONG WITH HER AND MCAIN MADE THE WAR IN IRAK
Posted by: SAM | Apr 20, 2008 9:46:31 PM
Sam - It is Obama who is cry baby who could not handle any heat, without 3 layers of pillows behind him. If you do not agree, you name one single original idea from Obama on policy and legislation. If you could nme one, I would vote blindly for the hypocrite.
Posted by: duh | Apr 20, 2008 9:46:38 PM
Name one original idea Hillary has ever had?
I mean, seriously. It's her incompetence and lack of a track record out of the shadow of Bill that disqualifies her.
Posted by: Mr Judgment | Apr 20, 2008 9:50:29 PM
Hillary continues to lie to get votes.
Who is REALLY the stronger advocate for Hunters?
Obama voted FOR the Vitter amendment which PREVENTS the government from confiscating guns from law abiding citizens during emergencies or martial law. HIllary voted AGAINST it.
Obama was recently fully ENDORSED by the American Hunters and Shooters Association. Hillary has NOT been endorsed by any such organization.
So who is really for the rights of hunters and legal gun owners?
Obama is for hunters and sportsman as evidenced by his actions and Hillary is just lying to get votes.
Posted by: E Nelson | Apr 20, 2008 9:51:46 PM
Oh such blind hate!I think if I was an Obama hater,I would just be sick to my stomach,I probably could not sleep at nite, and my ulcer would be acting up.
i would tell everyone I don't care if Hillary is a lair or MCain is feeble brained and has no respect for his wife I would not care,I just don't want a man of color in the White House ,Oh No
Well guess what Obama hater you may just have to live in misery cause with you or without you Obama may just pull
it off.
Posted by: D.M CA. | Apr 20, 2008 9:52:43 PM
If Obama is elected, no need to go to Afghanistan or Iraq, USA will become one of those.
With his Radical ideas and associates he will for sure CHANGE USA. Yes Change USA into a radical society.
Posted by: Rick
God I know it, imagine having a president who gets the people involved in running the country. I know that is a pretty frightening thought, especially for Republicans who are used to authority figures telling them how to think and what to say.
Posted by: Eileen from Maine | Apr 20, 2008 9:53:50 PM
Sam - Blame your idol obama for losing Joe Biden. Obama framed Biden to be racist on the day when he annouced his candidacy - for praising the hypocrite. Biden's candidacy was destroryed before it started. Obama is untouchable. You cannot criticise him, and you cannot even praise him. He will destroy his opponent using his trump cards.
Posted by: duh | Apr 20, 2008 9:53:54 PM
... oh, Hillary isn't just lying for votes.
She's doing shots. I give her that, doing shots as part of pandering to the "working class"... that's rich.
Posted by: Mr Judgment | Apr 20, 2008 9:54:24 PM
Obama, weathermen, doesn't like guns, doesn't like religion, schooled in Djakarta, pals around with bigoted preachers, wants to live in the White House, gimme a break.....
Posted by: George C | Apr 20, 2008 9:54:46 PM
DUH I JUST WANT ANSWERS TO THOSE SIMPLE QUESTIONS NOT A WASHINGTON INSIDER ANSWER NEITHER A CLINTONISME ANSWER
THANKS
Posted by: SAM | Apr 20, 2008 9:57:49 PM
The independent voters will give the Presidency to Obama or McCain. They will never support Hillary in the numbers required to win the general election.
Posted by: LAR | Apr 20, 2008 9:58:31 PM
If you were not happy in the ninty's then I don't know where you lived. There were jobs good paying jobs and everyone was at peace America was loved now we are hated Bill Clinton was a good president.
Posted by: Bishop | Apr 20, 2008 9:59:34 PM
Rachel...he scratched his face with his middle finger at two seperate stops in PA...same speech...same basic time he gave the finger...when he was doing one of his negative attacks on Hillary.
Once would be just an odd coincidence...twice at the same part of the speech is a highschool game of passive agressive behaviour...
Obama thinks that he doesn't have to answer questions. He believes he can say anything...like his handwriting was not on the survey...He feels entitled because he has raised so much money.
Does it concern me that Hillary exagerrated her landing in Bosnia..YES
But it concerns me more that no one seems to call Obama on his multitude of lies. He has given 5 contradictory versions of when he knew about the things Wright was saying...for instance after 20 years in church he never heard anything...secondly he read about it in the Rolling Stone in Jan 2007 distanced himself publically then put him on his campaign till December 2007..
He has on the public record lost of versions of his relationship with Rezko too. We have slowly discovered that "this individual I did 4 or 5 hours of legal work for" is really his long time friend and mentor that enabled Obama to purchase the house he's currently living in.
See if Obama could just be honest and tell the truth about these various relationships people wouldn't be so suspicious.
It's about judgement!
Posted by: Jackie | Apr 20, 2008 10:09:18 PM
I hope Hillary wins because she is our only chance for a greater day. Otherwise, we'll just take our second best, John McCain. I will not vote Obama, let me make that clear right now.
Posted by: Joe from OH | Apr 20, 2008 10:10:55 PM
What part of the word manditory does the jerk not think were supposed to understand. It means "pay or we're gonna hurt you." Come to think of it, that's been the Clintons view of government ALL ALONG!!! No thanks Bill, I'm not gonna let you, Hilliary, Sandy (bin Laden) Berger, and Wesley (Ruby ridge and Waco) Clark send out the military, the ATF or the IRS to raid me and my family like you did Ed and Elanine Brown in New Hampshire. Osama bin Laden is free and enjoys more freedoms than the citizens in our own country. (not to mention illegal immigrants) Not thanks Bill and Hill... To quote Mr. Trump: "Your FIRED!!!"
Posted by: Zdnet | Apr 20, 2008 10:11:43 PM
Robert- I agree with you in that I do not doubt Obama is a good man. However, a good man is not the only qualification to be a President. I think MaCain is a good man, in fact, more than just a good man. He is a hero. That does not make him a better President than HRC. As for Obama, he is a complete unkown, who has shown to be prepared to be a President. He had not a single original idea nor initiative to show in 3 years.
In fact, I don't care if someone will make speeches to make you feel good or to have a beer with, as long as she/he is a good President.
Obama's whinning ability on a simple debate and his skillful race card playing make him dangerous to be a president.
Posted by: duh | Apr 20, 2008 10:12:56 PM
I don't think so they liked Bill Clinton he was a good president others country's did not think he was a joke.
Posted by: Bishop | Apr 20, 2008 10:14:49 PM
Obama thinks we are all mindless drones. I dont care if Ayers is a professor, what was in his mind 40 years ago is still in his mind now. It is what it is. And anyone who bombs their own country is demented and should get the electric chair like Timothy McVeigh. Scum associates with scum and you all want him to be our next president? What is wrong with you people ?
Posted by: caligirl0508 | Apr 20, 2008 10:17:30 PM
melissa...Hillary had a great record with the Children's Defense League...over the years she has always specialized in education and special learning needs children. Often volunteering or advocating for programs that help them. As first lady in a time of major human rights abuses in China she gave a world renowned speech that demanded the Chinese change their policey. She was instrumental in getting Irish women (Catholic and Protestant) together to obtain peace in Ireland.
Feel free to distort her record....but some of us know better...I was a community organizer in the early 80's but i wouldn't use that on my resume for Presiden.
Posted by: Jackie | Apr 20, 2008 10:17:49 PM
Take the cheating out of washington and the city would be empty most of the so called men in Washington have all been involed in sex for years I once wanted to stay in the Mayflower but now I think I'll pass.
Posted by: Bishop | Apr 20, 2008 10:19:58 PM
The ability to create the best economy and most prosperous 8 years in the history of this country is a good proof to be an outstanding President. Obama may want to deny facts by saying or deceiving the voters by implying that the Clinton years and Bush years are equaly bad. This however show the hypocrisy and the phony atitude of Obama to say anything to win, by deceiving and denying when his words become not to matter.
One cannot gamble on another unqualified, unkown person to be the next President.
Posted by: duh | Apr 20, 2008 10:23:17 PM
Hillary can't control Bill now and it's just a campaign. If she were President she would be so busy he'd be on his own with no adult supervision.
Can our country really take another 4 to 8 years of Bill Clinton's foolishness?
Posted by: Fred | Apr 20, 2008 10:29:23 PM
He didn't make them I believe they checked every thing and you think Obama won't get the same loving care. Ken Starr left no rock unturned because to tell the truth the Clintons were the
outsiders they don't like the outsiders.
In DC and they were to centered for the left wing nuts and the right wing nuts.
Posted by: Bishop | Apr 20, 2008 10:35:12 PM
I sure hope Obama has Rev. Write as his running mate. Oh what a world this will be. Or even Michelle Obama she is just like Rev. Wright.
Posted by: Ha! | Apr 20, 2008 10:36:00 PM
Just think - this guy used to be President of the United States! lol All this lying, cheating and spending lots of money just to LOSE!



