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Does Clinton Have 'Testicular Fortitude'?
April 30, 2008 11:48 AM
ABC News' Eloise Harper Reports: At an event in Indiana, Sen. Hillary Clinton got a ballsy introduction by the president of the local steelworkers union who said it's "going to take an individual with testicular fortitude" to deal with solving the nation's problems.
While Clinton cracked a smile and then burst into laughter behind him, union leader Paul Gibson called for a president who would take a "strong, hard look" at trade and continued, "I'm tired of these Gucci wearing, latte-drinking, self-centered egotistical people that have damaged our lifestyle." He backed Clinton saying "I know the entire executive board has not made a move yet to endorse whoever in this primary, Paul Gibson is going to do it right here tonight, she's standing right behind me.”
Clinton addressed Gibson's racy comments – glossing over the slightly controversial part saying with a smile "I do think I have fortitude...women can have it as well as men.”
Clinton went on to address high gas prices, her plan for universal healthcare and highlighted trade issues to a very rowdy crowd of over a thousand union members.
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If your looking for Barack Obama's -Wright and Michelle split them up.
Posted by: geevill | Apr 30, 2008 11:52:52 AM
Very funny comment and Hillary made a good comeback. Combine that with the N.C. Governor saying that Hillary makes Rocky look like a "pansy" which in no way is offensive... especially since it was made about a FICTIONAL character!!!!!
And notably, Hillary is receiving kudos for her tenacity and toughness. This is about Hillary and NOT Obama.
Posted by: nickberry | Apr 30, 2008 12:19:54 PM
She has no fortitude whatsoever. She portrays herself as a fighter, but makes cameo appearances inany state she feels she has no shot in. She only "fights" in states that demographically favor her. What kind of fighter is that?
Posted by: Steve | Apr 30, 2008 12:26:05 PM
Jackt51,
I can't believe you still have your own fortitude to come on here and pump for that wimp Obama. Can you believe he denounced Reverend Wright. Weren't you and all your cohorts backing Obama when he said he could never denounce the man. You have to admit that Obama is a flip-flopper!
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Obama flip-flopped on Reverend Wright!
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Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Apr 30, 2008 12:27:38 PM
Yes, where are all of those people defending Rev. Wright before Obama just threw him under the bus? I don't see them defending the Rev anymore. Guess it's "whatever Obama says". NObama08
Posted by: Kitty | Apr 30, 2008 12:32:48 PM
Great point Steve. I noticed the same thing. If a state's voters don't put a win in her column, 'they are dead to her'. No thanks, no acknowledgement, no mention, just moving on to a the next state with favorable demographics. Whe is the last time she even mentioned hispanics since TX? Doesn't matter to her anymore, just like Judas himself, the honorable Bill Richardson of New Mexico. She'll throw you out with the garbage. Have another capuccino, while you think about who you'll trounce next. Is it any wonder, why she has the highest national unfavorability ratings of any democratic nominee- ever? Wake up superdelegates- take action to save the party.
Posted by: rco | Apr 30, 2008 12:35:37 PM
Great comments, Hillary! You do have fortitude, and we certainly need it now.
Hillary's endurance, tenacity, moxie, and stalwart grit demonstrate unparalleled presidential strength. Her unwavering compassion, generosity, and grace (even under pressure) demonstrate presidential thoughtfulness and inclusion. She is a tour de force, and simultaneously, she’s the apogee of humanitarianism that we should all strive to achieve.
Posted by: Emily | Apr 30, 2008 12:38:25 PM
Our country is in turmoil right now & all the media seems to talk about is this mess with Rev Wright. I received a picture today where President Clinton was with the Rev. himself. Nothing has been said about that. I have been trying to figure out out to forward the email along with the pictures but I don't know how. This is about a race for the president's seat not about Rev. Wright. All of us in lives have been around people who said thing that we didn't agree with, why is this case such a big issue.
Posted by: Curtina | Apr 30, 2008 12:43:14 PM
Clinton in 08!
She faces things head on!
Obama hides from things until they're at rock bottom and it's too late.
His way to deal with an election is to send lobbys to states to block a revote.
He wants a 48 state union.
Posted by: PF | Apr 30, 2008 12:47:06 PM
yes she does - especially when it comes to reinventing history and disclosing the truth. Her husband signed and supported nafta, and the sale of the indiana company to china; now she is opposed? her husband still supports the free trade agreement with columbia - but she opposes? and don't forget the bosnia sniper fire. And let's ask her about the pending clinton campaign election fraud case in which both will have to testify...
Posted by: bernadette | Apr 30, 2008 12:50:33 PM
bernadette - What is NAFTA? Any idea? What are its obligations? Its benefits?
Posted by: Dogsoldier | Apr 30, 2008 12:57:29 PM
Don't blame Hilliary for constantly lying, blame yourselves for beLIEving them.
Posted by: Zdnet | Apr 30, 2008 1:03:14 PM
Zdnet - So what explanation is Obama at with the Wright issue today?
Posted by: Dogsoldier | Apr 30, 2008 1:13:52 PM
Dogsoldier: Engage your critcal thinking, don't look to me our the mainstream media to form your opinion. Read, find facts, filter them for yourself. Seek the truth, develop an intolerance of lies. Then you will grow into maturity. I am not your master, and the media shoud not be either. Facts are stubborn things, they can only be hiiden by those who choose not to see.
Posted by: Zdnet | Apr 30, 2008 1:36:27 PM
Hillary has demonstrated her leadership skills well. She is the person who can, and will get our country back where it needs to be.
GO HILLARY!
Posted by: LindaJ | Apr 30, 2008 1:41:46 PM
Clinton is the hardest working, smartest, most resilient candidate running. She's also the most electable.
Wake up DNC - End the Drama, Pull the plug on Obama!
Posted by: s. valenti | Apr 30, 2008 1:44:25 PM
Thats perfect for her...she has more testicular fortitude than any man I've ever seen!!
Posted by: alh | Apr 30, 2008 2:01:09 PM
Hillary will never out man McCain. Never. He will beat her like a drum.
McCain 2008! A real man.
Posted by: Greg | Apr 30, 2008 2:06:23 PM
Is this the same Hillary who cried because campaigning was so hard for her? Crying worked in New Hampshire, but it takes testicular fortitude to win in Indiana. Whatever the rubes want, she'll give them.
Posted by: Buford Gooch | Apr 30, 2008 2:07:40 PM
LOL the Dems will go down in history as losing an election almost handed to them. McCain has to give Hillary a seat in his cabinet. LOL. Real men will never vote for Hillary.
McCain 2008. About time the media helped out the Republicans. LOL.
Posted by: Greg | Apr 30, 2008 2:09:19 PM
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