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Clinton: 'As President, I'll Have Your Back'

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April 21, 2008 11:09 AM

ABC News' Eloise Harper Reports: Campaigning in Scranton, PA less than 24 hours before primary voting against, Clinton told the audience that she would be there for them as president.  "Now we need to really bear down. The last day is here and the entire world is watching and I appreciate you having my back."

Watch the VIDEO HERE.

In a quick, peppy speech to a small but enthusiastic crowd, Clinton said "Here's what I want you to know as president I'll have your back." The boisterous crowd started chanting "Madam! President!" interrupting the New York senator, who followed up saying "it does sound pretty good, doesn't it?"

Making her final push Clinton urged the crowd to help bring her campaign to victory. "In the next 36 hours do everything you can. Convince people to go vote who say they are not going to vote.  Take your friends to the polls. Tell your friends and neighbors. Make the case for the kind of results that we desperately need."

Clinton delivered some of her classic subtle jabs at her opponent saying voters wouldn’t have to take a "leap of faith" on her. She also said t"some people say yes we can, but that doesn't mean we will. I believe we will." Clinton's Scranton speech today came in a town where she began her Pennsylvania campaign and where her family has roots. The Senator from New York has three more stops around Pennsylvania, including a night time rally with her husband in Philadelphia.

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Clinton makes Obama look like a wimp! Sorry, that's just the way it looks. I'm sure Obama is a fine young gentleman, it's just that comparatively, she's one tough seasoned politician who knows how to get things done.

Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Apr 21, 2008 11:13:44 AM

"small but enthusiastic crowd"?

Interesting that in Hillary's "hometown" of Scranton she can only gather a small crowd. Yesterday Obama drew a crowd of 4800 in Hillary's "hometown".

Posted by: Stacey | Apr 21, 2008 11:18:46 AM

WestCoastMessanger, you are too biased towards your Hill the Bosnian General, she is not tough but well seasoned in the Washington politics of lobbysts and self interest. That is what Obama wants to change and get the government back to people and not to keep it between the hands of lobbysts. No elitist and top-down politics as Hill is used to but bottom-up leadership. Obama knows how to get things done, but from Hill we remember the HillaryCare which collapsed early on in 1993. That is our great souvenir of Hill at national level. God bless america and God bless Obama.OBAMA08.

Posted by: BKMC | Apr 21, 2008 11:21:20 AM

Tomorrow, the world will see that at the end the American people are not stupid. They are not as dumb as OB thought . At the end of the day, they can see who is the evil doer and who is not. The truth will prevail as who is the one that will lead this nation to a good future. Ohio lesson will repeat itself that evil money could not buy success. Congrats to you Mrs. President. You will be the ONE that makes history.

Posted by: mtr2311 | Apr 21, 2008 11:26:42 AM

Clinton: 'As President, I'll Have Your Back'

Maybe, but be sure to watch your wallet.

Posted by: The Commander Guy | Apr 21, 2008 11:27:29 AM

I believe the people who have yet to vote will see with their own eyes, and hear with new ears the things being said and done by Obama and his staffers. He is blending right in with all the other politicians who have been here before him, and is proving he is human, and just like the rest of them. Why not choose experience over someone who gives good speeches, but hasn't backed any of the words in action? He is a charming, charismatic man, but we have had enough of those running the country already. Step aside gentleman, and let the women show you how to move a country in the right direction with such astonishing accuracy and diplomacy you will have to wonder why it has taken so long.

Go Hillary!

Posted by: Dee | Apr 21, 2008 11:30:18 AM

"I'll have your back" sounds like someone who should focus her work in the Senate.

and if you look at honestly... the Clintons have a reputation of not having anyone's back unless they are needed.

too many people who thought the Clintons would have their back found out soon enough... they didn't like the baggage.

Posted by: dl | Apr 21, 2008 11:32:51 AM

What change? Change in our pockets after 28% tax?

Posted by: dem process is toast | Apr 21, 2008 11:33:43 AM

well let's see a POTENTIAL 50% RISE at most on the capital gains...how much is that?

or a WAR that is going to cost trillions and not make us safer...

or the incalculable sum of setting up a protective and open-ended "umbrella" promising without respect to congressional oversight where we react with "MASSIVE" force on behalf of any country for any attack by a rogue nation... yeah the tab for policing the world...is a greater recruiting tool for the terrorists, reduction of national security, and a blank check for a woman who voted to remove congressional oversight of a President going to war... and has never apologized for that vote.

Posted by: dl | Apr 21, 2008 11:39:04 AM

Ok - after all the years I've watched the Clintons being supeaoned, questioned, etc., including the days of Pres Clinton admitting he lied under oath, Hillary being the first First Lady to have to testify in front of a Grand Jury - to today of her outright lies about Bosnia, their sluggish way of turning over information (Clinton Library donor records and 2007 taxes) - I have NO faith in them.

I do have faith in Obama - he's brought out the vote and gotten Americans involved again. That's what it will take from the White House - voter participation, not lies and closed doors.

Posted by: Mark | Apr 21, 2008 11:42:33 AM

She probably meant to say, vote for me or watch your back. :-))

Posted by: changenow | Apr 21, 2008 11:47:22 AM

What is WITH you folks and this Bosnia crap? Look at your own candidate, why don't you. And wasn't that him having a beer the other day with some PA voters? I thought he was against that kind of "do anything to get elected" politics. But I guess he was just thirsty, huh?

Posted by: druggstohr | Apr 21, 2008 11:48:39 AM

BO has split the party, and this so called uniter that promised hope and change will be the same kind of arrogant president bushie is.

Posted by: dem process is toast | Apr 21, 2008 11:52:44 AM

Hillary will have your back and everything else you value.A socialist always believes you are to stupid to run your own life so they have to control each part of society.If you desire to be controlled and lead around like a dumb cow vote for either one of the democratic socialist.

Posted by: syzito1 | Apr 21, 2008 11:56:58 AM

Tomorrow, the world will see that at the end the American people are not stupid. They are not as dumb as HRC thought . At the end of the day, they can see who is the evil doer and who is not. The truth will prevail as who is the one that will lead this nation to a good future. Ohio lesson will NOT repeat itself that evil, DIRTY, DISGUSTING OLD POLITICS could buy success. Congrats to you Mr. President. You will be the ONE that makes history.
(I think I'm using a template from somewhere, can't quite put my fingers on it).

Posted by: Toan | Apr 21, 2008 11:58:35 AM

Obama has appeal that we havent seen since Bill ran in 1992. There is 3 big differences.

- Bill was govenor of Arkansas for 12 years. Yes that makes a huge difference.

- The media was balanced, and in fact kept on trying to attack Clinton about his affairs.

- Bill was a Reagan Democrat. The 'new' democrats who broke from the Carter mold and reached into the center.

Obama is a straight Carter liberal, and he has unfortunate ties to even farther left radicals.

Posted by: tomdavie | Apr 21, 2008 12:00:12 PM

The change we will get under BO, is a disruptive change in the way we live and not for the better.

Posted by: dem process is toast | Apr 21, 2008 12:01:35 PM

If I were running against BO and he stated that he was only 4 years old when Ayres did the bombing I would respond that I wasn't even born when Hitler started his war, but I certainly renounce him--the telling truth would be that Ayres is still not repentent. If Hitler were still alive, I'm sure he wouldn't be, either!!!!

Posted by: virginia | Apr 21, 2008 12:05:31 PM

The Commander Guy:
I think she meant to say she'll have
her hand in your back pocket! LOL!

Posted by: reaganfan | Apr 21, 2008 12:08:05 PM

Thanks, but no thanks.

Posted by: Liar | Apr 21, 2008 12:12:54 PM

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