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Hillary Clinton Mentions RFK Assassination in Relation to '08 Race

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May 23, 2008 4:25 PM

ABC News' Kate Snow Reports: In an interview with the Argus Leader, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., took the unusual step of invoking the assassination of Sen. Robert Kennedy, D-N.Y., when discussing the continuing Democratic nomination battle.

"My husband did not wrap up the nomination in 1992 until he won the California primary somewhere in the middle of June, right? We all remember Bobby Kennedy was assassinated in June in California. I don't understand it." Clinton said.

Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton responded: "Senator Clinton's statement before the Argus Leader editorial board was unfortunate and has no place in this campaign."

Sen. Clinton almost immediately tried to blunt the potential impact of her statement, telling reporters in South Dakota, "Earlier today I was discussing the democratic primary history and in the course of that discussion mentioned the campaigns that both my husband and Senator Kennedy waged in California in June in 1992 and 1968. And I was referencing those to make the point that we have had nomination primary contests that go into June that's a historic fact. The Kennedy's have been much on my mind for the last days because of Senator Kennedy."

"I regret that if my referencing that moment of trauma for our entire nation - particularly for that family - was in any way offensive," Clinton continued. "I certainly had no intention of that whatsoever. My view is that we have to look to the past and to our leaders who have inspired us and give us a lot to live up to and I'm honored to hold Senator Kennedy's seat in the United States Senate in the state of New York. And have the highest regard for the entire Kennedy family."

Clinton's statement stands in contrast to the initial reation from the Clinton camp.

"She was simply referencing her husband in 1992 and Bobby Kennedy in 1968 as historic examples of the nominating process going well into the summer. Any reading into beyond that would be inaccurate," responded Clinton campaign spokesperson Mo Elleithee.

The context of the statement came as Clinton said that reports that her campaign has made overtures to the Obama campaign about her being vice president or about an exit strategy were "flatly untrue." 

"This is part of an ongong effort to end this before it's over," Clinton said. "I sure don't think it's over."

Clinton said that perhaps people are forgetting that there were other candidates in the past who were finishing a distant second and who went all the way to the convention. "I rememeber very well 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992," she said.

Clinton also said she would look to "the camp of my opponent for the source of those stories (about an Obama-Clinton ticket)."

"People have been tyring to push me out of this ever since Iowa," Clinton continued.

"Why?" the reporter asked. "I don't know. I don't know. I find it curious. Because it is unprecedented in history. I don't understand it. Between my opponent and some in the media there has been this urgency to end this. And historically, that makes no sense. So I find it a bit of a mystery," Clinton responded.

The reporter asked if she buys the argument that Democrats are seeking party unity.

"I don't because I've been around long enough. My husband did not wrap up the nomination in 1992 until he won the California primary somewhere in the middle of June, right? We all remember Bobby Kennedy was assassinated in June in California. I don't understand it," Clinton said.

Clinton said it was a "historical curiousity" to her that she is being pushed to leave the race and when asked if she thought it had anything to do with her gender, she said she would not speculate but noted that others have.

Clinton went on to argue -- as she has been arguing for some time -- that she is best positioned to beat John McCain in the fall. She cited Karl Rove's electoral maps obtained by ABC News last week as proof that she has a better chance of winning in November.

"Does that mean that my opponent can't win? Of course not. But based on what we know now, if you're a South Dakotan, who would your best bet be to win the White House? It would be me," Clinton said.

Pressed on whether Obama could win the presidency, Clinton said, "Of course he can win. Anything is possible in politics."

ABC News' Jake Tapper contributed to this report.

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The thoughts had already been going through my mind about the increased risk to Obama's life if Hillary was the VP.

Why did she say it? She is an intelligent calculated person.

Scary skeletons in Clinton's closet. The Clintons have powerful connections. No charges are being made:

James McDougal - Clinton 's convicted Whitewater partner died of an apparent heart attack, while in solitary confinement. He was a key witness in Ken Starr's investigation.

2 -Mary Mahoney - A former White House intern was murdered July 1997 at a Starbucks Coffee Shop in Georgetown . The murder happened just after she was to go public with her story of sexual harassment in the White House.

3- Vince Foster - Former White House counselor and colleague of Hillary Clinton at Little Rock 's Rose Law firm. Died of a gunshot wound to the head, ruled a suicide.

4- Ron Brown - Secretary of Commerce and former DNC Chairman. Reported to have died by impact in a plane crash. A pathologist close to the investigation reported that there was a hole in the top of Brown's skull resembling a gunshot wound. At the time of his death Brown was being investigated, and spoke publicly of his willingness to cut a deal with prosecutors. The rest of the people on the plane also died. A few days later the air Traffic controller committed suicide.

5- C. Victor Raiser II- Raiser, a major player in the Clinton fund raising organization died in a private plane crash in July 1992
6-Paul Tulley - Democratic National Committee Political Director found dead in a hotel room in Little Rock , September 1992. Described by Clinton as a "Dear friend and trusted advisor".

7-Ed Willey - Clinton fund raiser, found dead November 1993 deep in the woods in VA of a gunshot wound to the head. Ruled a suicide. Ed Willey died on the same day his wife Kathleen Willey claimed Bill Clinton groped her in the oval office in the White House. Ed Willey was involved in several Clinton fund raising events.

8-Jerry Parks -Head of Clinton's gubernatorial security team in Little Rock . Gunned down in his car at a deserted intersection outside Little Rock . Park's son said his father was building a dossier on Clinton . He allegedly threatened to
9-James Bunch - Died from a gunshot suicide. It was reported that he had a "Black Book" of people which contained names of influential people who visited prostitutes in Texas and Arkansas

10-James Wilson - Was found dead in May 1993 from an apparent hanging suicide. He was reported to have ties to Whitewater.

11-Kathy Ferguson- Ex-wife of Arkansas Trooper Danny Ferguson, was found dead in May 1994, in her living room with a gunshot to her head. It was ruled a suicide even though there were several packed suitcases, as if she were going somewhere. Danny Ferguson was a co-defendant along with Bill Clinton in the Paula Jones lawsuit. Kathy Ferguson was a possible corroborating witness for Paula Jones.

12-Bill Shelton - Arkansas State Trooper and fiance of Kathy Ferguson. Critical of the suicide ruling of his fiance, he was found dead in June, 1994 of a gunshot wound also ruled a suicide at the grave site of his fiance.
13-Gandy Baugh - Attorney for Clinton 's friend Dan Lassater, died by jumping out a window of a tall building January, 1994. His client was a convicted drug distributor.

14-Florence Martin - Accountant & sub-contractor for the CIA, was related to the Barry Seal Mena Airport drug smuggling case. He died of three gunshot wounds.

15- Suzanne Coleman - Reportedly had an affair with Clinton when he was Arkansas Attorney General. Died of a gunshot wound to the back of the head, ruled a suicide. Was pregnant at the time of her death.

16-Paula Grober - Clinton 's speech interpreter for the deaf from 1978 until her death December 9, 1992 . She died in a one car accident.

17-Danny Casolaro - Investigative reporter. Investigating Mena Airport and Arkansas Development Finance Authority. He slit his wrists, apparently, in the middle of his investigation

18- Paul Wilcher - Attorney investigating corruption at Mena Airport with Casolaro and the 1980 "October Surprise" was found dead on a toilet June 22, 1993 in his Washington DC apartment. Had delivered a report to Janet Reno 3 weeks before his death.

19-Jon Parnell Walker - Whitewater investigator for Resolution Trust Corp. Jumped to his death from his Arlington , Virginia apartment balcony August 15, 1993 . He was investigating the Morgan Guaranty scandal.

20-Barbara Wise - Commerce Department staffer. Worked closely with Ron Brown and John Huang. Cause of death unknown. Died November 29,
21-Charles Meissner -Assistant Secretary of Commerce who gave John Huang special security clearance, died shortly thereafter in a small plane crash.

22-Dr. Stanley Heard - Chairman of the National Chiropractic Health Care Advisory Committee died with his attorney Steve Dickson in a small plane crash. Dr. Heard, in addition to serving on Clinton 's advisory council personally treated Clinton 's mother, stepfather and brother.

23-Barry Seal -Drug running pilot out of Mena Arkansas , death was no accident.

24-Johnny Lawhorn Jr. - Mechanic, found a check made out to Bill Clinton in the trunk of a car left at his repair shop. He was found dead after his car had hit a utility pole.

25-Stanley Huggins - Investigated Madison Guaranty. His death was a purported suicide and his report was never released.

26- Hershell Friday - Attorney and Clinton fund raiser died March 1, 1994 when his plane exploded.

27-Kevin Ives & Don Henry - Known as "The boys on the track" case. Reports say the boys may have stumbled upon the Mena Arkansas airport drug operation. A controversial case, the initial report of death said, due to falling asleep on railroad tracks. Later reports claim the 2 boys had been slain before being placed on the tracks. Many linked to the case died before their testimony could come before a Grand Jury.


Posted by: Kay | May 23, 2008 4:31:36 PM

Clinton would be in greater danger if Obama was the VP. after all assassins tend to be radical muslims.

Posted by: geevill | May 23, 2008 4:34:25 PM

Another example why this race should be over.....the Clintons' mouths always trip them up..

Posted by: indy_voter | May 23, 2008 4:35:30 PM

Hillary just can't stop reminding people that she jumped the shark long ago.

The woman just can't help herself.

Posted by: The Commander Guy | May 23, 2008 4:35:34 PM

ABSOLUTELY REPULSIVE.

It is inconceivable that she would not be aware of the implications of a statement like this. The issue of Obama's safety has been widely discussed and pondered, and for her to make a comment like that, and use the notion of his possible assassination as a justification for her to stay in the race, is just beyond reprehensible.

I'm shocked right now. Shocked.

Posted by: Nick L | May 23, 2008 4:37:04 PM

Will she have Obama assassinated? Does she have that type of power?

This is scary.

Posted by: Slash | May 23, 2008 4:37:07 PM

If she becomes the VP, obama will be dead by inauguration day

Posted by: sandy | May 23, 2008 4:40:47 PM

We don't need another president who is totally out of touch with reality. I can't believe anyone is voting for her!!

Posted by: Marilyn | May 23, 2008 4:41:44 PM

OMG. Unbelievable. Disgusting. Scary.

Posted by: hillarytookmysofa | May 23, 2008 4:43:42 PM

My God, has this woman completely lost her mind!

Posted by: dano | May 23, 2008 4:43:58 PM

Hillary is qualified to be pesident; Obama is not.

Posted by: BARBANEL | May 23, 2008 4:44:09 PM

Historical curiosity that she's getting pressured? Oh REALLY?

Did she miss all of the stories in re Huckabee remaining for quite a while after McCain had sewn up the nomination?

And I don't seem to recall there being an issue in 1980--the Democrats had an incumbent president while the Republicans united relatively early behind Reagan based on his strong showing in the 76 nomination process.

...then again history, as well as how the constitution operates, has not been a Clinton strong suit.

Posted by: jim | May 23, 2008 4:44:31 PM

Kay: This story was posted at 4:25pm and 6 minutes later you had a list of 26 slanderous allegations to post? Smells fishy to me, smells like organized smear, smells like an Obama blogger just waiting to pounce.

As for the story, tying this comment to Obama-and-assassination is character assassination of the worst sort. Stop being ridiculous about Clinton, she was just talking about primaries that go on through June. It's a shameful the way most everyone in the media hates her.

Posted by: Vnd | May 23, 2008 4:44:57 PM

Is this real? This woman is....I don't know what to say. The DNC....What! This is unbelievable. END THIS NOW!

Posted by: Erik | May 23, 2008 4:45:14 PM

I am tired of the sissy comments of Barack's staff, anything anybody says is either racist or inapropriate or unacceptable. What kind of idiot is this?? Barack please cry a litle more... since we have not heard you cry all the time...

Hillary is our president!!

Posted by: ed | May 23, 2008 4:46:13 PM

The media is taking Hillary Clinton's comments way out of context. She's just saying that it's not odd for primary races to last into June.

Posted by: James | May 23, 2008 4:46:20 PM

She is a PIG!

A lowlife disgusting PIG!

Posted by: sue | May 23, 2008 4:46:30 PM

What in the hell is wrong with her?

Posted by: Think | May 23, 2008 4:47:09 PM

democratforMccain: You are no Democrat, pal. Crawl back under your slimy rock.

Posted by: dano | May 23, 2008 4:47:14 PM

democratforMcCain - I agree that people die every day, but come on, many of these people died of gun shot wounds and some were murdered. How many people close to you do you know that fit into that category?

Posted by: Eric B | May 23, 2008 4:47:52 PM

IS THIS ALRIGHT. HOW CAN SHE SO CHEAPEN THE DEATH OF BOBBY KENNEDY.

HOW CAN SHE SO LIGHTLY ENDANGER THE LIFE OF BARACK OBAMA.

SHE CALCULATES EVERYTHING SHE SAYS AND EVERYTHING SHE DOES AND SHE SAID

ASSASINATE

FOR A REASON!

Posted by: shelgirl | May 23, 2008 4:48:39 PM

The Absolute Sickness of the
Clintons is Finally Exposed!
So this is Clinton's plan to
assassinate Obama or encourage
someone to do it!
This CANNOT be Explained Away!
She Did Not Misspeak!
It is time for the Super Delegates to
Send This CRACKPOT and her equally
Deranged husband HOME!
Put these two in a mental institution
or in Jail!

Posted by: reaganfan | May 23, 2008 4:48:41 PM

WHAT is she up to?

Looking to give some racist hillbilly supporters an IDEA?????

DISGUSTING, below HUMAN!!

That's Hillary Clinton!

Posted by: sue | May 23, 2008 4:48:46 PM

Boy, I was waiting for my name to be on that list of who the Clintons have "killed" Come on people, she did not say anything about killing Obama.

Posted by: Jan | May 23, 2008 4:48:54 PM

This is sad. I hope all Americans reject this type of non-sense. I have not seen Bill in days maybe hes plannig to send hes boys to murder Borack. This women lost her mind. If something happens to Barack we know now were to look. Hillary is slipping on the polls so bad that she does not realize is all of us the American people who want her out!!!!! I hope they start an investigation on what she is saying. They should take this seriously. Shame on Hillary.

Posted by: Mrs. Linda | May 23, 2008 4:49:00 PM

Kerry: Now that you have attempted 8th grade three times, will they let you move on this year?

Posted by: dano | May 23, 2008 4:49:22 PM

BULLSH!T!!!!! Clinton was sending a message to theose "working-class whites" she's been schmoozing that someone needs to assasinate Obama, so that she can get the nomination. What her campaign says is just spin to try to control the backlash. Hillary Clinton has apparently lost her mind. We've dodged a bullet, ladies and gentlemen! Let's hope Barack Obama will be as lucky.

Posted by: I smell a rat | May 23, 2008 4:49:23 PM

I can't beleive that anyone would vote for a Muslim. Get a grip.....

Posted by: JO | May 23, 2008 4:50:17 PM

Wow! I wouldn't even say this about the Clinton's.

This is horrible.

Posted by: Tammi_J | May 23, 2008 4:50:26 PM

Kay seems to have done some research. I think the FBI needs to investigate that. Clinton is hoping that something may happen to Obama and then she gets the nomination but to allege that she may actually plan his physical demise is a bit far fetched but from what Kay's argument quite a likely possibility knowing the history and how desperately she wants to be the president or vie president. Secret service for Obama take note and beef up the security ten fold.

Posted by: gjkotw01 | May 23, 2008 4:50:46 PM

WOW! This woman has really lost her marbles. She needs to be put out her misery and pronto.

Posted by: James | May 23, 2008 4:50:48 PM

Absolutely Repulsive . . . chilling . . . Hillary is a very calculating woman . . . she does not misspeak . . . only question is, is Hillary encouraging her uneducated, racist constituents to put a hit on Obama, thereby leaving her the nominee by default? Cripes!

Posted by: rockyroad | May 23, 2008 4:51:17 PM

Absolutely revolting and spinless tactics by Hillary and camp. To refer to the Kennedy assassination as some convoluted reason to stay in a race she has already lost is totally pathetic and down right sick! I remember that day very well as though it were yesterday and to think anyone would refer to this awful day in the history of the US in this context is replusive!!

Posted by: Revolting Hillary | May 23, 2008 4:51:23 PM

Hillary, your logic that a potential assasination might occur is as twisted as your numerical explanation for staying in the race. Save yourself anymore embarassment.

Posted by: JUNEAU52 | May 23, 2008 4:51:57 PM

Go CLINTON Go! This is going to convention and anyone who thinks otherwise is a victim of Obama spin and Obama-centric media. A woman is running a successful campaign for president... GET OVER IT!

A Loyal Clinton supporter and democrat.

Posted by: Rob | May 23, 2008 4:52:09 PM

JO : McCain is not a Muslim.

Posted by: dano | May 23, 2008 4:52:19 PM

I AM IN SHOCK, NO SHE DIDN'T
She is ruining herself, please make her stop!

Posted by: kay t | May 23, 2008 4:52:28 PM

The Absolute Sickness of the
Clintons is Finally Exposed!
So this is Clinton's plan to
assassinate Obama or encourage
someone to do it!
This CANNOT be Explained Away!
She Did Not Misspeak!
It is time for the Super Delegates to
Send This CRACKPOT and her equally
Deranged husband HOME!
Put these two in a mental institution
or in Jail!

Posted by: reaganfan | May 23, 2008 4:52:32 PM

Oh please. This has become just ridiculous and has a taken a new low in media spin. Her point was quite clear .
Somehow, someway it seems people can't make reference to anything having to do with race and now assassination and it immediately is about Obama. What, everything revolves around Obama? I'm voting McCain because I've just about had it. If the media is so clearly pro-Obama biased - the same media that sat by and did not question the Bush administration as he was preparing to send our young men and women to Iraq- then McCain must be the right candidate.
Whoever the media supports cannot be good for this Country.

Posted by: alpaig | May 23, 2008 4:52:48 PM

Kerry: You are a fool.

Posted by: dano | May 23, 2008 4:53:08 PM

She made a very very unfortunate statement of what could happen to give herself an excuse for staying in the race. She may not have any idea of the anxieties the A-A population and millions of supporters have concerning Obama's safety. But remember, ML King and Bobby Kennedy did not have the high level security that Barack has at this time.

Posted by: Radmanaustin | May 23, 2008 4:53:42 PM

Disgusting the way the media twist's Hillary words wake up people put down the Kool Aide she was pointing out the many primary races that went just as far and further,and anyone who try's to say she said otherwise is just disgusting,im so tired of the media you all are just out of line the media has become like the national enquier anything to sell a paper shamefull!!!!

Posted by: Vote Hillary | May 23, 2008 4:53:55 PM

She has gone too far. That is enough for me.

Posted by: slade | May 23, 2008 4:53:56 PM

Clinton is the worst Politician i have ever seen. Clinton supporters what you are actually supporting? Look what she is talking. ohooooooooooo. NO CLINTON, NO CLINTON NO CLINTON NO CLINTON NO CLINTON NO CLINTON

Posted by: david | May 23, 2008 4:54:27 PM

Alpaig: If Iraq is an issue for you, your a really bright person to vote for McBush.

Posted by: dano | May 23, 2008 4:54:37 PM

Alpaig-- Don't go Republican! But.. I understand your point and have been feeling similarly myself. This biased media is disgusting!

Posted by: Rob | May 23, 2008 4:55:53 PM

What a horrific comment... and don't try to tell me she wasn't sending a not-so-subtle message. Think Vince Foster. This woman needs professional help. I had been promoting the idea of Clinton remaining in the Senate for quite some time... to do the good works she claims to hold so dear. Now, I encourage the good people of New York to petition for impeachment... or, at least, find a way to vote her out. There is no taming of this shrew!

Posted by: Great Caesar's Ghost | May 23, 2008 4:56:33 PM

Thank you to Kay for posting all those things in one place. The media ignores it, for sure. There needs to be a similar list of all their lies.

No one person (even a powerful person who knows a lot of people) has this many deaths among their friends/associates purely by chance.

Posted by: Ginger | May 23, 2008 4:56:49 PM

She has already issued an apology...she has had the Kennedy's on her mind and was thinking how both Bobby and Bill were still in the race in June. She quickly jumped on it and I heard it and her immediate apology. Will be old news to all but the Obama supporters who are looking for any reason to pounce on her and keep talking about this. CNN covered it right away, move on.

Posted by: Debra | May 23, 2008 4:56:51 PM

Alpaig-- Don't go Republican! But.. I understand your point and have been feeling similarly myself. This biased media is disgusting!

Posted by: Rob | May 23, 2008 4:56:59 PM

I think the pressure of this race is really getting to her. Her statements are getting more and more embarrassing by the day. When this race started, I didn't necessarily like her as my candidate, but I did respect her very much and hoped she would end up on the ticket as a VP. Now I just want her to go away and end this futility. She has done herself and her party an enormous disservice with her behavior in this race. What a shame.

Posted by: Tom G | May 23, 2008 4:57:35 PM

I can`t believe ,Dennis Cardoza,John Edwards,Deborah Nelson,Jim Costa and Jenny Greenleaf are sucks, they smell Obama `s big butts. Sicko!!!\ They will became his muslim!!

Posted by: Roy Morris | May 23, 2008 4:57:37 PM

My god, the amount of hillary haters out there is ridic! I feel sorry for you all!

Posted by: Mark | May 23, 2008 4:57:38 PM

It is clear that the Hillary supporters are racists. I read what they write and I wonder if they have children they're poisoning with their mentality.

This is sick that Hillary would say something as stupid and insensitive as what she said about RFK given that her "FRIEND" Ted Kennedy is now fighting for his own life.

This woman is so desperate, it's disgusting. I am a woman and I have said adamently that she is no champion of my causes. I HATE this woman and how distructive she can be because of her GREED for power.

There is no other reason...make no mistake about it...why she is still in the race than for HER OWN AMBITIONS!

Any woman supporting this nonsense from Hillary should be ASHAMED of themselves.

This is just disgusting...and I'm ashamed that her supporters would stoop to racism to try to defend her.

It's sick!

Posted by: nancy | May 23, 2008 4:57:52 PM

hillary is koskhol.

Posted by: mikh | May 23, 2008 4:57:52 PM

It is clear that the Hillary supporters are racists. I read what they write and I wonder if they have children they're poisoning with their mentality.

This is sick that Hillary would say something as stupid and insensitive as what she said about RFK given that her "FRIEND" Ted Kennedy is now fighting for his own life.

This woman is so desperate, it's disgusting. I am a woman and I have said adamently that she is no champion of my causes. I HATE this woman and how distructive she can be because of her GREED for power.

There is no other reason...make no mistake about it...why she is still in the race than for HER OWN AMBITIONS!

Any woman supporting this nonsense from Hillary should be ASHAMED of themselves.

This is just disgusting...and I'm ashamed that her supporters would stoop to racism to try to defend her.

It's sick!

Posted by: nancy | May 23, 2008 4:58:01 PM

More trash talk and feckless reporting.

Now Clinton supporters have to dredge up the usual cases in response. Tell ya what, let it go. Obama's supporters are doing him in by revealing they are conspiracy nuts in some cases and projecting classless fear mongering in others. Let them do that.

As for the professionals working in his campaign, I do feel sorry for you. You tied yourselves to Captain Ahab hunting the white whale of redistribution of power in Washington. There aren't enough empty coffins to go around, Ishmaelites.

Posted by: len | May 23, 2008 4:58:48 PM

More trash talk and feckless reporting.

Now Clinton supporters have to dredge up the usual cases in response. Tell ya what, let it go. Obama's supporters are doing him in by revealing they are conspiracy nuts in some cases and projecting classless fear mongering in others. Let them do that.

As for the professionals working in his campaign, I do feel sorry for you. You tied yourselves to Captain Ahab hunting the white whale of redistribution of power in Washington. There aren't enough empty coffins to go around, Ishmaelites.

Posted by: len | May 23, 2008 4:58:49 PM

It is clear that the Hillary supporters are racists. I read what they write and I wonder if they have children they're poisoning with their mentality.

This is sick that Hillary would say something as stupid and insensitive as what she said about RFK given that her "FRIEND" Ted Kennedy is now fighting for his own life.

This woman is so desperate, it's disgusting. I am a woman and I have said adamently that she is no champion of my causes. I HATE this woman and how distructive she can be because of her GREED for power.

There is no other reason...make no mistake about it...why she is still in the race than for HER OWN AMBITIONS!

Any woman supporting this nonsense from Hillary should be ASHAMED of themselves.

This is just disgusting...and I'm ashamed that her supporters would stoop to racism to try to defend her.

It's sick!

Posted by: nancy | May 23, 2008 4:58:49 PM

I think the pressure of this race is really getting to her. Her statements are getting more and more embarrassing by the day. When this race started, I didn't necessarily like her as my candidate, but I did respect her very much and hoped she would end up on the ticket as a VP. Now I just want her to go away and end this futility. She has done herself and her party an enormous disservice with her behavior in this race. What a shame.

Posted by: Tom G | May 23, 2008 4:58:51 PM

The death list relating to the Clintons has been circulated by the vast right winf conspiracy for years. One of the reasons I and many others in Iowa did not support her was a belief that if she was the nominee that the election would not be about issues but would be about her and Bill. It seems that there has been a joint effort between the Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity folks to do the same to Obama. I was active in 1968 and supported McCarthy before the convention and Humphrey afterwards, shaking his hand at his Minneapolis campaign hq in 1968. The main difference between now and 68 is that issues were the dividing line at the time and now the nomination has come down to issues of change and hope versus a return to the Clinton regime of triangulation and Republican lite policies of Bill Clinton. It would as much his first term as her first and that is surely emphasized by his referring to when we're back in power on the campaign trail. It's too bad that the internet has given the American racist bigots a new forum to spread their venom, including the constant reference to Obama being a Muslim. I know that back in 1960 we just had a whispering and phone campaign about not voting for Kennedy because he was a Catholic. The Clintons did not invent this type of tactic but have recognized its benefit and Bill's campaigning is a combination of the real Huey Long and the fictional Willie Stark in a lot of America.

Posted by: bhciapol | May 23, 2008 4:59:02 PM

She was just pointing out a fact that anything can happen at anytime. A plane could go down with either candidate. You need to stop being so sensitive.

Posted by: Tina from Florida | May 23, 2008 4:59:08 PM

James is right-- I think Hillary was illustrating how it can last until June. But with that said, I would emphasize that her referencing Bobby's assassination is in exceptionally poor taste or a grostesque non-thinking "misspeak"-- considering what inferences can be made from it. Time to go home, girlfriend.

Posted by: S.E. Croft | May 23, 2008 4:59:24 PM

No politician at this level mentions assassination without awareness of what is being said.

Posted by: dano | May 23, 2008 4:59:28 PM

Pfffft!!! Why would Hillary, the more experienced candidate, want to be VP to a foolish puppet..?I think not! She will be PRESIDENT!

Posted by: Wise Ole Woman | May 23, 2008 4:59:36 PM

I hate that just because I am a Hillary-supporter suddenly I'm racist! Is that how Obama got your vote? I am Mexican, Black, and White and I support Hillary... what now Nancy?

Posted by: Rob | May 23, 2008 4:59:44 PM

It's nice to see the left wingers finally figuring out what the right wingers have known all along.. Hillary is rattlesnake wearing a skirt and will "strike out" to kill anything that threatens her survival...

Posted by: smearjay | May 23, 2008 5:00:09 PM

OMG.

Posted by: Bob, DC | May 23, 2008 5:00:10 PM

Len-

What happened in yuor life that made you a racist monster? I mean you sound so evil isn't scary to know you might have neighbors that don't even know about you. I just hope they're not black.

Posted by: tina | May 23, 2008 5:00:53 PM

That's it. She is finished in my book forever.

Posted by: Bob, DC | May 23, 2008 5:00:57 PM

For those folks that take Robert Kennedy's assassination so lightly as to dimiss Hillary's comments were obviously not alive when this tragedy took place. This was NO joking matter to be reminisced in passing on the slight of a simple comparision. So PLEASE spare those of us who lived through those terrible times with your nonsense that this was some passing remark or slip of a tongue by Hillary which is no big deal. IT IS!!

Posted by: Not just a comment | May 23, 2008 5:01:02 PM

Wise Ole Woman... Your name speaks volumes... Go Hillary!

Posted by: Rob | May 23, 2008 5:01:29 PM

Hillary has the same look in her eyes, as did those Japanese Kamazazi pilots did just before they flew their Mitsubish Zero's into the sides of our aircraft carriers during ww2

Posted by: smearjay | May 23, 2008 5:01:50 PM


One of the problems in this years elections are the knee-jerk reactions on both sides to information provided by our media.

She didn't say one thing about Obama being assasinated. If you "highly educated" Obama fanatics don't see this, there is no hope. I think Obama people are just looking for something everyday to justify insulting Clinton. I've had friends who were so insecure about themselves they'd put viciously down other people in order to make themselves feel better. Looks like that attitude is pretty rampant in America today.

Posted by: Belle | May 23, 2008 5:01:53 PM

Sick. Hopefully all her staff will resign.

Posted by: Bob, DC | May 23, 2008 5:02:03 PM

OMG, she has completely lost it. She needs to check into a mental facility.

Posted by: PhilBgood | May 23, 2008 5:02:14 PM

Kerry: You just confirmed my not-so-subtle insinuation that you have no more education than that of an 8th grader. May Allah bless your pointy little head.

Posted by: dano | May 23, 2008 5:02:17 PM

You Obama people are hilarious! I can't believe you are even democrats. You are something else but not democrats. I wonder if you are even Americans? You are not doing Obama any favors sounding as crazy as you all are. I guess the real fear here is the only way Obama can win this is if he pushes Hillary out. But she's not going anywhere, guess he'll have to try and win this fair and square. I guess you all just don't have any faith in him.

Posted by: hampton232 | May 23, 2008 5:02:27 PM

McCain's med records and Cindy McCain's tax returns are more newsworthy people. Watch and listen to what she said....she was talking about primaries in June and was stating facts. Hyper sensitive Obamaites ready for anything to pounce on. There...now you have two things to always reference...sniper fire and this comments about candidates in June. She wasn't insinuating anything..move on.

Posted by: Debra | May 23, 2008 5:02:28 PM

Goodness gracious me! You do have foolish ideas!
COME ON DEAN...GIVE HILLARY THE FL & MI votes/delegates!

Posted by: Di | May 23, 2008 5:02:41 PM

I just think Hillary has burnt the Bridge before she could walk on it. She is now too psychological flurred to even remain a Senator.

What ever historical crap she was referring to, she is playing on others intelligence as her camp has often said "anything can happen between now June", Hillary has just revealed one of her camp thinking or plain.

This woman should be held in absolute contempt, she is a psycopath who would stop at nothing.

Posted by: Derick | May 23, 2008 5:03:23 PM

Leave her alone, or I'll vote for McCain in protest. Show her the same respect that Ted Kennedy got when he took it to the convention. If y'all keep picking on her, I'll give my vote to McCain, and y'all are gonna get a right wing Supreme Court. I personally don't give a hoot about Roe vs Wade, I'm too old to have an abortion now. So keep on picking on the girl, and you left-wing maniacs are gonna mess it up for Obama.

Posted by: Jane | May 23, 2008 5:03:56 PM

Kay, you are too, too much. Does the FBI live under your house, and are they recording your phone calls and watching you when you sleep? Do you notice red laser beam marks on your body while watching TV and make sure all your curtains and shades are shut tight? Possibly you need your meds adjusted?

Posted by: Kim | May 23, 2008 5:04:36 PM

Hillary Clinton shows the depth of her anger at losing the race to Obama. What a horrible thing for her to utter. My question is this, HOW IN THE