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Clinton Calls Bush Remarks 'Offensive'
May 15, 2008 5:20 PM
ABC News' Eloise Harper Reports: Senator Hillary Clinton called President Bush's comments in Israel today about the practice of appeasement in foreign policy, particularly his comparison of "any Democrat to Nazi appeasers", both "offensive and outrageous."
"On the face of it and especially in light of his failures in foreign policy, this is the kind of statement that has no place in any presidential address and certainly to use an important moment like the 60th anniversary celebration of Israel to make a political point seems terribly misplaced," said the New York Senator during an impromptu gaggle with reporters. "Unfortunately this is what we’ve come to expect from President Bush who has refused to change course in Iraq, neglected Afghanistan and failed to provide leadership on the range of important issues that face our country and the world.”
Clinton also spoke to McCain's speech today in which he previewed what the country would look like in 2013 after he was president.
“It’s especially important in light of what Sen. McCain said earlier today promising victory in Iraq for a Democratic president and I hope people really look seriously at both President Bush’s comment and Sen. McCain’s speech and realize that the only way we’re going to restore our leadership and our moral authority and deal with the very real challenges we face in the world is by electing a Democratic president," said Clinton. "I believe that I am the stronger candidate against Sen. McCain and would be the president who could accomplish that."
Clinton clarified that her criticism of Bush's remarks today about negotiating with foreign countries was different from her complaints earlier in the election season regarding Senator Obama agreeing to meet with leaders of countries like Iran.
“I have differences with Senator Obama on certain foreign policy matters, but I think we are united in our opposition to the Bush policies and to the continuation of those policies by Senator McCain. And no amount of outrageous analogies or claims for victory are going to sugarcoat what has been a dismal record by this administration and their allies in the Congress.”
Clinton was also asked about former Senator and '08 rival John Edwards' endorsement of Obama on Wednesday and said it might be helpful in some places, but what really matters is what voters decide.
“Well I have a great deal of respect for Senator Edwards. And he and I have a lot in common, I particularly have a lot in common with Elizabeth Edwards, said Clinton. "I imagine that Senator Edwards’ endorsement will be of some help to Senator Obama in Kentucky. But I think that what matters is the people who actually vote.”
Clinton said she had not spoken to John Edwards, but has spoken to Elizabeth Edwards.
“I’ve spoken with Elizabeth Edwards and she’s a friend of mine and I have a high regard for her and I think it’s important that she remain a strong advocate and real champion for universal healthcare.”
Clinton continued, “I don’t think a Democratic nominee for president should have any position other than universal healthcare. It has been a position of our platform since Harry Truman. There are different ways of getting there, but you’ve got to remain committed to universal healthcare and Elizabeth Edwards and I agree.”
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What dummy would not believe he was not talking about Obama. The media is only spining it that Obama said without preperation would he meet with these leaders,WHICH IS A BOLD FACE LIE!!!BUSH WAS ATTACKING THE DEMOCRATS ON FOREIGN POLICY PLAIN AND SIMPLE. BUT THAT'S HOW THE NEOCONS DO IT DOWN AND DIRTY !! BUT IT WAS STILL VERY STUPID TO MAKE THAT STAEMENT ABOUT A COUNTRY WHERE YOU ARE PRESIDENT TO A FOREIGN ALLIE. FOR JOHN MCCAIN TO DEFEND IT DOES NOT SHOW LOYALTY FOR THIS COUNTRY
Posted by: merle7 | May 15, 2008 7:15:17 PM
Merle7 bold face lie? It is on Ombama own web site. tee hee
Posted by: Cork | May 15, 2008 7:28:10 PM
Come November, Senator Obama will be sent home to his beautiful gang, crime, corrupt South Chicago District. He will never be given keys to the White House. McCain will win over Obama by a large margin. Of course, I am still hoping Clinton will be on the ballot. But, if not he will receive 25% to 30% of voter from former Clinton supporters
Obama has too much support from terror groups and other countries who hate America and our way of life..
Posted by: Mary | May 15, 2008 7:31:49 PM
Mary - At least BHO will have a big mansion that his buddy Rezko help him bought.
Posted by: Olbermn3 | May 15, 2008 7:34:30 PM
actually I don't think Bush was referring to Hillary at all ... he knows she would nuke Iran if they attacked Hillary ... NObama might want to sleep on it!
Posted by: Jackson | May 15, 2008 7:34:57 PM
CORRECTION:
actually I don't think Bush was referring to Hillary at all ... he knows she would nuke Iran if they attacked Israel... NObama might want to sleep on it!
Posted by: Jackson | May 15, 2008 7:36:27 PM
When McCain was in captivity, almost paying the ultimate sacrifice, BHO was smoking pot.
Posted by: bony | May 15, 2008 7:38:04 PM
ps. That was based on BHO's own biography. It is not an non-issue, after you admitted guilt. It is a matter of judgment.
I suppose BHO is slightly better than Bush in that Bush never admit the Iraq war was wrong, but BHO admitted he smoked things. Nevertheless, they both still have judgment issues in the first place.
Posted by: bony | May 15, 2008 7:42:04 PM
Osama bin Laden message forthcoming to address the 60th anniversary of Israel.
My sources tell me he will not be singing "Happy Birthday" or "I just called to say I love you."
Posted by: Mr. Coffee | May 15, 2008 7:45:35 PM
Anne,
You do realize that the Bush administration has been talking with Kim Jong II about his nuclear weapons, right? You also know that both Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice advocate sitting down with the Iranians, right? You remember that Hillary has said she will obliterate Iran if Iran should acquire nuclear weapons and attack Israel with it, which means that the United States would then be attacking a nation armed with nuclear weapons, right?
Posted by: anthony | May 15, 2008 7:46:48 PM
For all of you who worry about the end of days:
Ronald Wilson Reagan (6 letters in first name, middle name, last name or 666) ushered in the Bush-Clinton reign. Bushies and Hillary-ites attack the candidate who wants to be civil and change their policies. Sound like politics of 2,000 years ago?
And you go on about Obama.
Posted by: Mr. Coffee | May 15, 2008 7:51:54 PM
"man, i reeeeally dont like liberals. absolutely, without a doubt, they are, and have been, the downfall of this great nation. plain and simple."
-tim
How do you figure? The recession we're in is due to poor republican policy. Republicans got the country into this quagmire in Iraq.. Republicans have destroyed our military. Republicans have are failing to take care of our service men and women when they return from Iraq and Afghanistan. Bush and his republican supporters in Congress have added somewhere between 3 and 5 trillion dollars to our national debt ( depending whose figures you use).
Sure, conservatism isn't synonymous with republicans but the conservative base are the ones that vote these leaders in.
I'm sorry to say, facts dont' support your conclusions.
Posted by: Matt | May 15, 2008 7:54:11 PM
For all of you worried about signs from God and Obama:
Did you ever stop to think that the space shuttle Columbia exploded over Texas (home state of our sitting President) with significant debris falling on or near Pallestine, TX (sound familiar Middle East watchers) also killed was the first Israeli astronaut. How's them for signs. . . .
Posted by: Mr. Coffee | May 15, 2008 7:54:43 PM
OBAMA TAKES THE BAIT. WHAT A FOOL.
You got to admit it takes a certain amount of arrogance to think everything said is about you. Feeling guilty Barry? The President could just as easily been referring to Jimmy Carter who just met with Hamas. You know Hamas?…they endorse Obama.
Dumb Barry, Barry dumb.
Posted by: oldspice | May 15, 2008 8:05:25 PM
WHY IS IT EVERY TIME A CLINTON SPEAKS THEY TALK ABOUT HOW GREAT THEY ARE?
EVEN WHEN THEY LOSE THEY WONT WALK AWAY. ITS LIKE BEING FIRED AND THEN SHOWING UP TO WORK THE NEXT DAY PUNCHING IN AND GOING TO WORK AS THO NOTHING HAPPENED . THEN YOU POINT IT OUT TO HER THAT SHE ISNT GETTING PAID ANYMORE AND SHE IS DONE SHE SAYS WELL I GUESS I HAVE MORE PATIENCE THAN ANYONE ONE ELSE!LOL JUST ANOTHER THING HILLARY IS BETTER AT THAN ANYONE ELSE(DENIAL) ,,, WHY STOP WHEN YOU LOSE JUST FOLLOW THEM RIGHT INTO THE WHITE HOUSE AND CLAIM YOURSELF A DESK PUT PRESIDENT ON YOUR DOOR AND GO TO WORK..LOL
Posted by: melissa | May 15, 2008 8:20:02 PM
There is nothing ABC news can do to stop Sen. Clinton from becoming President. About three years ago a well known televangelist, Perry Stone Jr., told his congregation that God spoke to him and said Sen. Clinton will be the next President. This information can be obtained from one of his published works on CD entitled “Strange Patterns of Recent American Presidents.” On track 7 of this CD, he tells us that Sen. Clinton will once again be in the White House. So give it up ABC News. And Barack, your days are numbered.
Posted by: brianerickson65 | May 15, 2008 8:24:13 PM
Popular vote as of May 15, 2008
These figures INCLUDE Florida and Michigan, as they were fairly and legitimately earned by Senator Hillary Clinton, and have been validated by the respective Secretary’s of State.
Obama 16,680,827
Clinton 16,710,298
Total Diff. +29,471 (Clinton)
Pct. Diff. +0.08% (Clinton)
So, why SHOULD Hillary quit NOW?
Who do you think will be leading after next Tuesday?
Hint - See below:
Combined population of Oregon, Montana and South Dakota = 5,173,438
Combined population of Kentucky and Puerto Rico = 8,086,459
Posted by: Yavo Lem | May 15, 2008 8:36:06 PM
Which Democratic candidate is more electable?
Consider this:
This is how the Electoral College stands as of April 23, 2008, showing strengths of Clinton vs. Obama, based on their results. For those who have not understood, this is not a head-to-head matchup, but rather a side-by-side comparison.
This assumes a winner-take-all primary/caucus vote takes all Electoral votes for each state. The totals immediately below are WITHOUT any consideration of the states of Florida and Michigan.
Clinton 261
Obama 181
But with Florida and Michigan:
Clinton 305
Obama 181
Assuming the following victories, based on current polls, with Clinton winning Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Obama winning North Carolina, South Dakota, Oregon (which is doubtful), and Montana, the totals would then be, still without Florida and Michigan:
Clinton 285
Obama 209
Even with a victory for Obama in Indiana, the totals would be, still without Florida and Michigan:
Clinton 274
Obama 220
Please note that it takes 270 Electoral College votes to win the General Election.
Whether or not the vote turns out as indicated, I firmly believe the above analysis more than amply demonstrates which of the Democratic candidates is in a better position to be the stronger candidate in the General Election.
Posted by: Yavo Lem | May 15, 2008 8:38:55 PM
Posted by: Bill Diaz,
Bill that is a flat out and out lie. She is the one that hasn't visited as many places as he HAS. Why do you think he holds the lead? I will tell you why he holds the lead and HE blew her out in the early stages; it is because she couldnt be bothered to travel an campaign in moderate to small size states, NOW her a// has to!
I imagine you are one of those that plan to vote for McCain? If you are, be my guest. It is clear you are NOT up to date on your info. or facts. The Democratic party as a whole doesn't need: uninformed, spoil, child like, etc. losers......You people can't see the forest for the damn trees. He out campaigned a SEASONED political operative. Now, it's over - get the f/// over it. She lost, move on. She has no one to blame but herself.
Had she put as much effort into campaigning FROM the START, she wouldn't be in the mess she is in NOWWWWWW. Face facts, she dropped the ball and it is no ones fault but hers. Depending on Super Tuesday and skipping all those states. She even skipped many of the March states.
Hell, she didn't even decide to go to whatever that place was the other night - until he steam rolled all over her last Tues. night in NC and embrassed her in IN. In fact if I am not mistaken, she decided that night to make a detour and head into that state, WV, that's what it was WV. Anyway, again, she lost because of herself.....And this is someone you want to run the damn country? Imagine if she ran the country in the same manner she ran her campagin. Please.
It's over, GET OVER IT.
Posted by: Hami | May 15, 2008 8:39:49 PM
Things are NOT as they are made to appear.
For all the talk about "Super Delegates", there is nothing "Super" about them. Just as everyone of us, they have one vote each. Their endorsement is just that, an endorsement. It is not a vote. They are not supposed to come into play unless there is a deadlocked convention, and in that case, they are expected to exercise their BEST JUDGMENT to cast their votes for that candidate they, in view of their extensive experience and political wisdom, think would be able to WIN the General Election. They are not supposed to be endorsing this or that candidate, BEFORE THEY VOTE AT THE CONVENTION. To do otherwise is to be false to the trust and responsibility that has been placed in and on them.
It would be better at this point if all the bickering supporters of each candidate looked at the number of ACTUAL PLEDGED DELEGATES allocated to their candidate on the basis of primaries and caucuses won. Those figures, as of May 14, 2008 (NY Times web site), for those who truly follow politics are:
Obama 1418
Clinton 1352
Diff. 66
Of the “surveyed” “Super Delegates”, of which there are approx. 795, there are at least 238 who have not “endorsed” any candidate, which is as it was intended to be. Again, an “endorsement” does not necessarily translate into a convention vote, since in theory “Super Delegates” are supposed to represent the wisdom of the party and are expected to be above the fray. Those who have endorsed, really should be stripped of their position and replaced by those who will act as intended. However, that is the responsibility of the DNC, which so far, has proven inadequate to discipline its own members.
The bottom line, “Super Delegate” endorsements should not be counted by candidates claiming that such an “endorsement” makes this person into a PLEDGED DELEGATE, for that is NOT THE CASE, and to think otherwise is to delude oneself and one’s followers. It is also wrong for the media to even report what “Super Delegates” are doing now, as they do not even come into play unless and until there is a DEADLOCKED CONVENTION.
However, there is nothing to prevent partisans from 'counting chickens before they hatch", nor is there anything to prevent the media from playing games with gullible people to increase interest in these silly stories.
As Yogi Berra once said, "It ain't over, 'til it’s over". And this fight is a long way from over.
Posted by: Yavo Lem | May 15, 2008 8:42:55 PM
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