Clinton on her laugh

Posted: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 2:00 PM by Domenico Montanaro

From NBC/NJ's Athena Jones
At First Read, we noted Clinton's laugh as deflection technique before she was on the Sunday shows. Today at the American Federation of Teachers' endorsement announcement, she addressed that it's been something political observers have started to notice.

She thanked the organization and while wrapping up, she said, "I don't want to go on too much longer, because it might cause me to laugh." That was met by laughter from the audience. She went on to say who knows what we'd hear about for the next week or two. "You've got to have a sense of humor in this business."

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The majority of the news media obviously do not have anything better to write about. They are a bigger joke than the politicians they are covering. It is sooooooo frustrating to hear this dribble, day after day. GET REAL NEWS.

Lady Panther (Sent Wednesday, October 03, 2007 8:27 PM)

Is there nothing to talk about other than Hillary's laugh?? If not, we are in deeper trouble than we think.

Dave Liles Mansfield, Oh (Sent Wednesday, October 03, 2007 9:14 PM)

I was told by someone that Hillary has a lot of gas and when she farts she gets the giggles aNd thats why she laughs like she does. You have to keep in mind the size of the outlet hole at both orfices, the bigger the fart the louder the laugh to cover it up. NOTE: there will be a test tomorrow on this. Obama/edwards 08

Frank Furter American at large (Sent Wednesday, October 03, 2007 9:36 PM)

I would like to know when "real" news agencies like CBS, NBC or ABC are going to start looking at independent candidates like Jon Greenspon of California....

While it's obvious Mr. Greenspon doesn't have a following like Hillary, Barack, Fred or Mitt, I think it would be in the best interests of TRUE FAIRNESS to include someone with a view that actually has America's best interests at heart.

I think Brian should leave the ivory tower for five minutes, look at www.greenspon2008.com, and try to get Mr. Greenspon on for a new look at America's future.

Linda Winter, San Bernardino, CA (Sent Wednesday, October 03, 2007 9:48 PM)

Clinton's laugh? I'll tell you about her laugh. She's laughing at any American dumb enough to vote for her. She thinks we need to bring in more and more and more H-1B Visas. Look, if you are making less than 50 grand: Hillary Clinton thinks you are too stupid to even do quality assurance, much less learn how to program a computer. Still want to vote for her, or other H-1B corporate servants like Obama?

Kevin Blacklisted, Cupertino, CA (Sent Wednesday, October 03, 2007 10:04 PM)

Go Hillary - you are (to quote the Tina Turner song lyrics)"Simply The Best" and yes "better than all the rest"

csh, IL (Sent Wednesday, October 03, 2007 11:05 PM)

Big deal, leave her alone. No wonder decent people don't want to run for office. If this is news, and not a Republican attack (their names are all over this one), then the news orgs need a life. MSNBC this is below your standards. Thank you.

dave yingling, las vegas (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 12:12 AM)

dave yingling, las vegas (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 12:19 AM)

Her whole eight years in the White House was riddled with scandals trailer trash bum she is married to, her constant course of tripping over her lies and self serving agenda. Promises and nothing to face reality""just another Washington paper Hanging self serving liar. Again this week she supported to fund more money for the war.. Flipper and flopper.. Nothing but a coat tail hanger!!! Leadership ""she couldn't light a match for FDR's stogies!!!

STFU HILLARY / AZ (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 2:16 AM)

she' just doing a poor job of copying G.W.Bush.. Makes her look like a pure Idiot!! But then Again she is only trailer trash!

Straight up / AZ (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 2:20 AM)

Her first day as your President is when her laugh dosen't cover up her farting!!!

Reality of truth/az (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 2:24 AM)

be careful...

google Peter Paul v Hillary Clinton

Jefferson, SF, CA (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 4:03 AM)

Anyone who really pays attention to politics these days knows it's about voting for the least evil one. Right...?

Debra Phagan (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 4:55 AM)

I think the mena Arkansas cover-up should be
Reinvestigated before any one votes for a Clinton
Do your research and you will see?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr3e9AWlqHo

Don Henry (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 6:11 AM)

Is everyone as sick and tired of the nasty Clinton Haters as I am?
Go away or grow up.
You just embarrass yourselves every time you open your vile mouths and spew your immature venom.

Jan, Nashua, NH (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 7:18 AM)

Hey Jay in Tacoma, Your standard of living has gone UP during the last 8 years? Wow, you must be part of the top 5%, congratualations. The rest of us in the bottom 95% are not feeling so confident. Not sure how voting for another "trickle down" republican is going to help me. From where I'm sitting, the 90's were pretty damn good. Bring back the 90's.

Leaning towards Clinton, Atlanta (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 7:47 AM)

Keep laughging Hill! We love you now and when you become president.We see alot of scared little boys, or I should say very insecure men posting here. HA HA HA!!

Students at UNF (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 7:59 AM)

What about Tootsie Giuliani's stuttering and blinking? What is that about? Do story. Or his 9/11, 9/11, 9/11 reflex. Is it newsworthy too? Lets see write up on that! Or on Romney -- does he dye that hair? Inquiring minds want to know.

Dickie Flatts, Charlotte, NC (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 8:12 AM)

You are all nuts! Broomsticks and cackles - are you kidding me what is this the crucible all over again. How about I get on mine and show you a thing or two - Hilary is great. Cold, she has to be in this absurd man's world. I hold the highest respect for her. She's got my vote. Let's see you do better. Bush is a moron in ever sense of the word. Now that is the definition of cold and calculating. A pure idiot! You think Obama would be better - fools all of you. Read his history from his childhood upbringing - they said they would come at us from all sides, inside and out. You do the math.

none of your business, American in USA (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 8:37 AM)

BLAH-BLAH-BLAH......de.....BLAH-BLAH-BLAH......lol....Go Hillary Go.

Jim S Brandon Fl (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 9:00 AM)

If it were a man laughing would he get as much attention? Would he be casually joked with and looked upon as having a sense of humor when he doesn't answer serious questions that should matter to all of us? If you think it is cute and she is electable you are living in a fantasy world. But this is no surprise and that will never change. I just can't wait to see you all standing there with you mouths open when she fails miserably.

Mark, Dallas, TX (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 9:35 AM)

The Braying Hillary...

She's developed the use of that annoying sound, generally when when responding to any substantitive question during a televised debate...."Bray,...Bray,... I'm not going to anwser that question,....bray,.....bray".

Interestingly enough, some of the political pundits say that in doing so, she sounds "presidential". That be the case and "IF" she is infact elected, is that how she's going to respond to any questions regarding her actions as president?.. ...."Bray,...Bray,... I'm not going to anwser that question,....bray,.....bray"

The one thing certain about her laugh, it's obnoxiously in keeping with the liberal's chosen mascot...

TJB, Scottsdale (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 10:50 AM)

Alan: Just out of curiosity, has Hillary ever declared herself to be a true baseball fan? I don't know if she has or not, but it would not be unusual for someone who does not follow the sport closely to not have a favorite. When I first started watching baseball a few years ago, in the 2004 World Series I liked BOTH the Cardinals and the Red Sox and I didn't care much who won. Consequently, I cheered for whichever team was losing and would make the Series last longer.

Not having a favorite baseball team does not make someone disingenuous.

Carrie, Eastern Iowa (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 2:20 PM)

Hillary is a Yankees fan. She said so. Of course, several years ago, she was a Cubs fan. She changes her allegiance so easily. Kind of like her politics. Now, usually with being a fan of a team, you are a fan for life. Not Hillary though. What it really demonstrates is just another example of how two (or three, or four) faced and disingenuous she really is. What ever is popular at the moment is the the direction Clinton will take. Sound familiar? It's the same thing her husband did. How does she explain if there is a contradiction later on? No matter, just give the masses a little giggle and tell them "Well, it's complicated".

It is fun to watch Hillary's defenders attempt to sway others when she stumbles on here own words and actions. There is no amount of hand-waving they won't produce to cover for her.

E. Morris Elrod, Buffalo NY (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 3:26 PM)

Hillary's laugh? It's a nervous reaction. She does it everytime she's lying.

Bill C, NY (Sent Thursday, October 04, 2007 11:08 PM)

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