Hostage situation at Clinton NH office

Posted: Friday, November 30, 2007 2:12 PM by Mark Murray

BREAKING NEWS: "An armed man has taken two campaign workers hostage at the Hillary Clinton campaign office in Rochester, police said," per WMUR-TV.

Clinton is in DC today for the DNC fall meeting. Per NBC's Lauren Appelbaum, the Democratic National Committee has announced that Clinton will not be addressing the DNC fall meeting because of this situation.

*** UPDATE *** Here is the Clinton campaign's statement: "There is an ongoing situation in our Rochester, NH office. We are in close contact with state and local authorities and are acting at their direction. We will release additional details as appropriate."

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Comments

Jerry, just put the bomb down, and step away.

hostagefreer (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:21 PM)

Jerry! Knock it off!

Lee in CA (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:22 PM)

Eagerly awaiting Michelle Malkin claiming that the campaign did this for attention.

JJ in NJ (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:26 PM)

This is terrible. Hopefully it will be resolved without anyone getting hurt.

Carrie, Eastern Iowa (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:28 PM)

First of all I hope everyone but the gunman comes out of this safely. I'll bet this is some Edwards supporter.

Dave, Tn (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:31 PM)

Get ahold of the "armed man"'s computer and pursue all his acquaintances.

Greg R., Spokane, WA (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:31 PM)

She's a uniter?

Erik Rudolph, Federal Prison (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:32 PM)

I'd bet he's an evangelical.

R. Roberts, Bali (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:33 PM)

I'll be the first to say it-

I bet Clinton planted that bomber to distract everyone from her screw ups...

Either that, or proof that Clinton attracts terrorists...

Ron, TX (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:33 PM)

anyone seen bee?

Chuck, San Diego (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:35 PM)

I hope everyone is okay. No doubt, some crazy lunatic. The world is full of those these days.

Amazed, Atlanta (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:38 PM)

Ron in TX .. you are a complete idiot just like the Texan we have in the White House. This is not even funny you moron. If you dont like a candidate ...dont vote for them ... just because a candidate's platform, polls numbers or otherwise are not to your liking does not give anyone the right to disrupt our democratic process.

Ricardo in California (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:45 PM)

Any bets on wether this particular terrorist is christian or not? Just asking.

Doug, San Diego (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:46 PM)

That is terrible news. I certainly hope for the positive resolution of this situation and the safety of her staffers. It sounds like there will be a well-founded ‘Worst Person in the World’ on Olbermann tonight.

--NSMSNBC (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:47 PM)

Ron the the lunatic fringe of the reukes , you know your people are at it again. Who needs terrorist when we have you and them.

H P Boston (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:52 PM)

I hope this can be resolved peacefully. No one should have to lose their life just so someone can make a point. So sad.

Nashville_fan (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:54 PM)

Bee is with jerry she helped with the tape.

pray for them (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:54 PM)

A very tragic situation to say the least, hopefully it can be resolved peacefully. And anyone who would suggest this was an inside job I would suggest you seek the help of a very good psychiatrist.
Hillary cancelled her speech at the DNC...true class!!

Eliot, Hollywood CA (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:55 PM)

"does not give anyone the right to disrupt our democratic process."

Glad to hear you say that Ricardo in California. That's the way I felt about those union thugs ( I think it was in Fla 2004)that took over some Republican headquarters.

Dave, Tn (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:58 PM)

According to reports, the man just wanted to speak with Hillary...so apparently she is a uniter indeed Erik Rudolph, Federal Prison.

As for comments saying she planted this, orchestrated it, or somehow is involved, you people are just wack jobs. If anything, this would be a typical republican stunt.

pat huntington ny (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:02 PM)

First of all I hope everyone but the gunman comes out of this safely. I'll bet this is some Edwards supporter.
Dave, Tn (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 2:31 PM)

This is a disgusting comment for someone to make. What is wrong with you?

Patty Morlan (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:02 PM)

dave, i see you still believe in WMD too

Chuck, San Diego (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:03 PM)

"Glad to hear you say that Ricardo in California. That's the way I felt about those union thugs ( I think it was in Fla 2004)that took over some Republican headquarters. "

It was Floriduh 2000, and they were bussed in (and housed) by the RNC to stop the re-count. Real republican heroes.

Talk about loving to re-write history!

Lee in CA (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:06 PM)

dave, are you a professioinal liar?
It was the GOP that flew in people to create a mob so that the votes would not be counted.

With the help of the governor (Jeb-a the hut) and the secretary of florida state and head bushie (I think she ate dalmation puppies too)

It was mob overthrow of democracy.. the lowest point , financed and sponsered by our own terrorist GOP party

Chuck, San Diego (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:07 PM)

Glad to hear you say that Ricardo in California. That's the way I felt about those union thugs ( I think it was in Fla 2004)that took over some Republican headquarters.

Glad to hear you say that Dave. That's the way I felt about the Supreme Court in 2000.

Kevin, Houston, Texas (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:07 PM)

>>I hope everyone is okay. No doubt, some crazy
>>lunatic. The world is full of those these days.

Everyone just take it easy, it's just Bill. He's fantasy role playing with the interns.

Phil Watson, Rye NY (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:13 PM)

Ron from tx is about as deranged and despicable as they come. It's exactly the kind of hate-filled sentiments he expresses that lead to incidents like this. Whatever happens, and let's all hope that no one gets hurt, the culture of hate spewed by Ron and those like him, represent the worst of who we are as Nation.

Van

vanreuter, NY NY (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:15 PM)

It is Oprah!

Sean, Boston (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:17 PM)

This is what happens when you have all of this deep division in a country. Both sides need to chill.

George, NC (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:21 PM)

I am shocked at the responses on this site. Those that think this is funny, or have used this to make partisan swipes don't really deserve the democracy you are living in. Anyone who hasn't expressed sadness about this event simply disgusts me.

Bob in Denver (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:23 PM)

Those flint-ey New Hampshirites are at it again. My guess is some rouge Canadians are involved. Are any of the perps wearing checkered flannel shirts?

Emil Jones (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:24 PM)

This sounds like a job for Chatroff and the Homeland Security Squad. Maybe they already are on the job. Where is Jerry?

Pacheck,Huntington Beach, Ca. (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:24 PM)

'...Ron the the lunatic fringe of the reukes , you know your people are at it again. Who needs terrorist when we have you and them.
H P Boston...'

Lighten up, you little hater !!
Nothing we say here changes the situation !
Weren't you the one wanting a blogger to 'slip into something comforatble....... lik a coma' ?

HP, I hope the Clinton organization doesn't pay you too much....
'cos you're a COMPLETE MORON !!

It's the only way Hillary can keep campaign workers
They probably wanted to defect to another candidate

Have a nice day, HP

Sierra, SF (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:27 PM)

Amazed in Atlanta several of those you described have already posted on this story.r

Rufus Gibbons, DC (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:34 PM)

Dave wrong as always it was out of town Republican thugs/operatives in Miami in 2000 to prevent the recount. You are such a loyal Brownshirt. I guess you were not their.

juan,ft lauderdale,fl (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:35 PM)

Jerry...thanks for freeing the hostages. Now go to your get away car, give Bee the keys, and drive away....

pat huntington ny (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:40 PM)

Hillary cancelled her speech at the DNC...true class!!

She didn't have anything to say anyway.

Rupert Brown, Arlington VA (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:40 PM)

NSMSNBC, might I suggest we nominate Ron in TX for that dubious honor instead? Anyone who would suggest (with no proof whatsoever) that any candidate in either party would stage a hostage situation for positive media attention is pretty low, and should be ashamed of themselves.

If either of the hostages is hurt or killed, I certainly hope Ron sends a letter of apology to Senator Clinton for his thoughtless and irresponsible remarks.

Carrie, Eastern Iowa (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:40 PM)

You're confused again Dave, Tn. It wasn't Florida, it was Tn. and it wasn't union thugs, it was Erik Rudolph. He blew up a nurse and a cop. I think that he killed the cop and blew off part of the nurses face. He was a "good" Republican.

M. Foley, Florida. (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:43 PM)

Look I'm not a fan, and her out of state staff in Iowa is often unpleasant, but this isn't funny, it is sad and sick. Think about what you post, what if a young worker is killed, won't you feel bad about it. I pray it ends quickly safely and soon.

Sara, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:48 PM)

this election is full of anger, but I am surprised someone seems to have gone a little too far with their convictions, it is sad, I hope everything turns out well with no loss of life.
Dave you are an ass!!

John Alexander, Edinboro,PA (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 3:50 PM)

This is Horrible.

Aidyn, NY (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 4:09 PM)

Here's hoping for a peaceful outcome of this tense and dangerous situation.

John B, Des Moines, IA (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 4:17 PM)

Good for Hillary – she showed that she was more concerned about the safety of her campaign workers than giving a speech to a room full of influential democrats.

csh, IL (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 4:24 PM)

Please pray that this all ends peacefully. Thank you.

Kimberly (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 4:27 PM)

I knew that'd get a few people riled up. Everyone needs to calm down. No one was obviously going to be blown up. The cops let the TV crews in too close. "Duct-taped-bomb-on-the-chest" screams fake.

I -am- glad to see that everyone is ok even though it screamed "nothings gonna happen" all over it... I wonder what Hillary did to drive that dude crazy.

Ron, TX (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 4:29 PM)

OH NO!...could this be a plant by Bush to support the claim he needs to spy on Americans to protect them from terrorist.......Seriously, this is a tragic event, while I support ones right to protest and disagree without fear or persecution I do not support violence or whackos' in need of attention

Ellis B. Kingman, Az. (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 4:30 PM)

Dave TN-what a jerk-lay off the personal attacks of candidates-show some empathy for the people in that office! my prayers are with them..it just goes to show that people that are in the public eye, from John Lennon to Hilary Clinton to GWB, attract some sick people, NO ONE deserves that, regardless of how you feel about the person.

Pam the OC (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 4:31 PM)

While he's there, let's be sure to enroll him in the new healthcare plan.

I'm kidding of course.

But seriously, enroll him.

CitizenJ (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 4:36 PM)

Probably some dumbass Limbaugh, Hannity, or Levin listener. Typical. Those people are among the absolute worst of humanity with their low IQs and paranoid thinking.

M. Boley (Sent Friday, November 30, 2007 4:46 PM)

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