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Clinton: If We Don't Agree With the President, Call Michelle Obama

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August 26, 2008 5:47 PM

ABC News' Eloise Harper reports: Sen. Hillary Clinton used to say that she was the one who could answer the phone at 3 a.m. and know what to do as president.  Speaking at the Emily's List lunch, Clinton, after congratulating Michelle Obama for her speech last night, said if the president isn't on her side -- call his wife.

"I know a little bit about how the White House works," Clinton said.  "And, you know, if the president isn't exactly on our side -- call the first lady, and with Michelle Obama, we are going to have somebody who answers that phone."

Clinton also expressed how personal politics is to her, and when you run for office, you never know what you are going to get.

"For those who supported the women who have run -- the women who are holding office -- please remember that it's not just about politics -- it's really personal. Because when you start running, you have no idea where the path will lead."

Clinton also had words of thanks for the group of women at the event. 

"Your work is putting more cracks into that glass ceiling, and thanks to you, one day, it will completely shatter."

August 26, 2008 in Bush, George W., Kucinich, Dennis | Permalink | User Comments (149)

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Too bad she had to reference Michelle at all. God Bless you Hillary. We'll be there for you in 2012, after President McCain finishes his 4 years.
HILLARY SUPPORTER 4 McCAIN...EVEN AFTER THIS CIRCUS/CONVENTION

Posted by: DLM | Aug 26, 2008 6:01:26 PM

The more I hear from Senator Clinton the more I like her. The more I hear from Bill Clinton the less I like him. If Hillary can handle and stay with Bill for the past 30+ years then maybe she should of been the Democratic nominee.

Posted by: Vanessa | Aug 26, 2008 6:07:18 PM

I Heart Obama!! :)

Posted by: JJ | Aug 26, 2008 6:09:33 PM

Hillary was out campaigning for BO while he was bodysurfing.....next he'll ask her to wash his windows!
She has done more than any Dem opponent in any election ever! No one can throw it up her face!
HILLARY SUPPORTER FOR McCAIN, EVEN AFTER THE CONVENTION.

Posted by: DLM | Aug 26, 2008 6:14:09 PM

I've read that comment by Clinton about three times already - I still can't figure out exactly what she means by that "if the president isn't on your side, call his wife " thing.

My opinion of Clinton will not change between now and 2012. I wonder what the "Pumas" will come up with as an excuse when she doesn't get elected then either.


Posted by: wha? | Aug 26, 2008 6:18:45 PM

A Hillary supporter for McCain is no Hillary supporter. She/he is a Republican. Those cracks into that glass ceiling... she doesn't mean cracks in the Democratic Party, you know. If we allow that to happen, the glass ceiling might never break.

Posted by: El_Pajaro | Aug 26, 2008 6:20:58 PM

Vanessa,

That's a good welcome change.

Posted by: fact check | Aug 26, 2008 6:22:01 PM

I was a Clinton supporter during the primaries but have decided to back Obama now. The reason is simple: a McCain presidency will be disastrous for the country --- there will be more economic chaos and wars --- and bad for us women. Note: McCain has said most unambiguously that he is a pro-life Republican and has vowed to appoint judges similar in ideological orientation to Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Antonin Scalia, and John Roberts.

A VOTE FOR JOHN McCAIN IS DEFINITELY A VOTE AGAINST HILLARY CLINTON.

If you are counting on voting for Hillary after four years of trigger-happy McCain, well, good luck, for I am not sure if we will already be fighting a third world war or a limited war with either Russia or China then.

Posted by: Chris | Aug 26, 2008 6:23:08 PM

I know its been said before but for the 20% of Hillary supporters who brag about voting for McCain (they're gleeful about it) I suppose you don't mind voting for someone who is prolife and will appoint a supreme court justice who will overturn Roe v. Wade? You don't mind voting for someone who is opposed to universal health care? Is this a Hillary cult or is there ANY principle at all at stake? Do you believe in political parties and policies or are you wedded to personalities only? Tell me.

Posted by: Samuelm | Aug 26, 2008 6:26:03 PM

Hillary has done so much for this Barack and his cult for nothing and they are still blaming Hillary for not doing enough. I am Hill fan and i will never ever vote this socialist BHO guy.

Hillary can say anything, but i am the one decide who i trust. BHO is not trust worthy.
NOBAMA.

Posted by: hillfany | Aug 26, 2008 6:43:27 PM

The DNC selecting Obama did not make him any smarter. He is still unqualified to be President.

Country before Party, Always!

PUMA!

Posted by: LeeLee07 | Aug 26, 2008 6:50:39 PM

Women who supported Hillary Clinton did so because they admired her - and her stand on the issues. There is no way that a Democratic woman who voted for Hillary is going to turn around and vote for McCain, who epitomizes everything that Hillary is against. These PUMA people are really Republicans whose sole job is to stir up trouble. They never really supported Hillary to begin with; reminder of the Swift Boat attacks on Kerry. Pay them no mind.

Posted by: Lisa | Aug 26, 2008 7:10:20 PM

Nobama, you are an idiot. The SCOTUS is one judge away from overturning your precious Roe v. Wade. No woman who cares about Hillary or women's issues will vote to put McCain in office.

Posted by: cb | Aug 26, 2008 7:23:47 PM

what a nice change it is to see more reasonable comments on here than ones from the crazies.

for the hrc fans who have united with the party, thank you sincerely for understanding it is not worth cutting of your nose to spite your face. i have a great deal of respect and appreciation for you.

for those of you pumas who believe that john mccain won't make roe v. wade a thing of the past (and i promise you, that's just one of the many problems he will bring us), go back to listening to rush limbaugh and leave the thinking people of the world in peace.

Posted by: alm | Aug 26, 2008 7:28:34 PM

No one. NO ONE. Who votes for John McCain because HRC did not get the nomination should honestly be voting at all. The two parties have not been so diametrically opposed on issues in some time. John McCain is for war and escalation, he is anti-environment, anti-education, anti-choice. he wants to give tax breaks to the rich and raise taxes and reduce assistance to the middle class and poor. He thinks that more drilling will solve oil prices and that the economy is basically ok and we should stop whining. If that is what you have been in support of all this time then why were you supporting HRC in the first place? You are a Republican and thier convention is next week.

Posted by: Jason | Aug 26, 2008 7:35:03 PM

Gosh, for people who don't know jack about us, you sure have a lot of friggin' crap to send our way.

If we all have so darn much in common, can you tell me why Hillary Clinton's name is missing from the Democratic ballot?

Hillary Clinton won 18 million votes and the battleground states, even after Democratic "leader" Nancy Pelosi encouraged her to drop out.

Barack Obama won 18 million votes and Kansas, and the DNC hand-picked him to be their Presidential candidate.

Joe Biden won 18 thousand votes, dropped out after Iowa, and was hand-picked by Barack Obama to be his Vice Presidential candidate.

Shouldn't it be blatantly clear to everyone that the DNC is filled to the brim with a bunch of idiots?

Listen, there's really only one Democrat who Americans trust the govern the nation competently, and it is not Ted Kennedy.

Ted Kennedy lost us in 1980.
Bill Clinton invited us back in 1992.
Barack Obama and Howard Dean just asked us to leave.

See ya.

Posted by: Jan | Aug 26, 2008 7:36:45 PM

If Obama loses and Clinton runs again I wonder what the PUMA excuse will be then? Because there is no way she will win if Obama loses. Hillary's best chance is in 2016 AFTER Obama's second term.

As for her quote. I now realize how much I dont trust this woman. I swear I think that's her sneaky way of saying "hey white people, his wife will really be in charge, and you know how she feels about 'whitey' dont ya?"

LEELEE: Obama has 8 years more legislative experiance then Hillary. Find a new BS excuse please. That one is old.

Posted by: JN | Aug 26, 2008 7:38:10 PM

Do any of you PUMAs have any idea how far you're setting back the women's movement by your irrational and petty antics? You diminish the accomplishments of women like Hillary with your behavior.

Hillary lost because people want a new generation of leadership and because Obama ran a smarter campaign.

Grow up and start acting like adults instead of petulant children.


Posted by: Sally | Aug 26, 2008 7:41:20 PM

JAN: Please dont come back. DEMS dont want or need you.

Barrack is going to win with high turn out and Bob Barr being on the ballot. Barrack still leads when all candidates are added.

GOOD RIDDENS

Posted by: JN | Aug 26, 2008 7:41:30 PM

Seriously,
All these Hillary 4 McCain supporters are a bunch of Republicans. Look up who they donated to in the last elections and you'll see where their true loyalties are.

Posted by: JMC | Aug 26, 2008 7:42:17 PM

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