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More oh-eight (D): What about Bill?

Posted: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 8:59 AM by Domenico Montanaro
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CLINTON: Clinton backers Chuck Schumer, Dianne Feinstein, Maria Cantwell, Bob Menendez, and Sheila Jackson Lee hold a conference reporters with reporters to discuss, as the campaign puts it, Clinton’s “momentum coming out of New Hampshire.”

Maureen Dowd’s latest column is entitled, “Can Hillary Cry Her Way Back to the White House.” From the piece, “There was a poignancy about the moment, seeing Hillary crack with exhaustion from decades of yearning to be the principal rather than the plus-one. But there was a whiff of Nixonian self-pity about her choking up. What was moving her so deeply was her recognition that the country was failing to grasp how much it needs her… At her victory party, Hillary was like the heroine of a Lifetime movie, a woman in peril who manages to triumph. Saying that her heart was full, she sounded the feminist anthem: ‘I found my own voice.’”

What will Bill Clinton's role be going forward? The New York Post notes that before Hillary's win, Bill went "ballistic." "The very hoarse former president - who has repeatedly gone off-message and infuriated his wife's campaign - complained that Obama has gotten a free ride from the media as he has been 'trumpeting his superior judgment and how he had been against the war every year. ‘Give me a break,’ he added. ‘This whole thing is the biggest fairy tale I've ever seen.’”

OBAMA: Nevada SEIU has endorsed Obama.

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Screw Dowd.  What makes her matter?  She is a pickled, cynical, old bag.   She trashed Gore because -GASP - he wore a brown suit!  .  She trashed Kerry.

She is meaningless.  What does she have in common with the average American women?  Anything?
Hey MSNBC, how's the poultry taste this morning?
Would you like a little hot sauce with that CROW?
Perhaps a few sour grapes on the side?
Can't wait to see the excuses from the Obama people. This is going to be a fun day.
I bet Hillary's moment of reflection didn't even come close to the all WHINING and CATERWAULING we're going to get from Obama-Rama-Ding-Dongs this morning!
Bill clinton was right, the media is attempting to promote Obama as the second coming of Christ. I say she keep him around and close and let him go out and do his thing. He can only help her.
Bill is right,It is a fairytale, you guys at MSNBC and NBC have been trying your dead level best to elect an untested "Novice" with a lot of questions about his background.  Enjoy your crow today.  You earned it, especially "Petro Head" Matthews.
Hillary will be our next president - I am so happy about her win in New Hampshire. She will continue all the way to the White House in November.
Remember....this is not the entire country, but one state of democrats.  We all know they never put up a candidate that wins.

She will get her brains knocked out later on.  She is a loser.

Are the democratic women that stupid?
Maureen Dowd hit it right on the money.  While this is a short term setback for Obama, there are still 48 states where Hillary and her Croc tears moments just won't play.  Sure she got the AARP women who will end up fighting her when they find out what her health plan is all about, but the rest of us were not born yesterday.  Hillary is still the same old Hillary; a bitter woman who will go scorched earth to get what she wants.
Clinton backers Chuck Schumer, Dianne Feinstein, Maria Cantwell, Bob Menendez, and Sheila Jackson Lee hold a conference reporters with reporters to discuss, as the campaign puts it, Clinton’s “momentum coming out of New Hampshire.”

Well of course.....
The morning after.........


"The very hoarse former president - who has repeatedly gone off-message and infuriated his wife's campaign - complained that Obama has gotten a free ride from the media as he has been 'trumpeting his superior judgment and how he had been against the war every year. ‘Give me a break,’ he added. ‘This whole thing is the biggest fairy tale I've ever seen.’”

This is just one page of the fairy tale Bill.....
The rest of the book has not been written yet!

No one can ever convince me that Bill Clinton has superior judgment ever again after getting caught fooling around and lying to a federal grand jury and all the drug criminals he pardoned.  

Considering his words about the war were already printed and tape recorded, it is a joke to sit there and listen to him talk about him being so anti-war. It was Bill Clinton who gave the Islamic terrorists a free pass when he refused to go after them for all the bombings that happened on his watch....
Remember....this is not the entire country, but one state of democrats.  We all know they never put up a candidate that wins.

She will get her brains knocked out later on.  She is a loser.

Are the democratic women that stupid?
Texas Star (Sent Wednesday, January 09, 2008 9:43 AM
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Texas is the lone star loser state.
NH is barely a Dem state stupid.  IT is by far mostly repuklican.  We here in Mass have done a great job of infiltration and smartened them up to a better way of life. They live free and do not have to die, they work and pay taxes in MASS!!
Bill clinton was right, the media is attempting to promote Obama as the second coming of Christ. I say she keep him around and close and let him go out and do his thing. He can only help her.
Lynette, NYC (Sent Wednesday, January 09, 2008 9:21 AM)

Bill is right,It is a fairytale, you guys at MSNBC and NBC have been trying your dead level best to elect an untested "Novice" with a lot of questions about his background.  Enjoy your crow today.  You earned it, especially "Petro Head" Matthews.
Hillary will be our next president - I am so happy about her win in New Hampshire. She will continue all the way to the White House in November.
Lynne, Little Rock, Arkansas (Sent Wednesday
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LYNNE and LYNETTE..... You are my heroes.
Lets continue to support Hillary. I never doubted she would take NH and Romney would lose.
I shut the media off last night. Peeked at 11 PM went to bed happy!
Obama was a gracious loser, as he was when he won Iowa. Someday he will be ready for the office but not yet.
I think that Bill's role the past several days has played a part in Hillary's surge. What I would like to know is what the Hillary/Bill team plans on doing with him should they again reside in the White House. More importantly than what he says/does now is what he plans to do then. What role do they see him having in the Administration...he surely won't be the behind the scenes 'stand by your woman' type of first spouse that we have come to expect from the first ladies (then again, Hillary wasn't that sort of first lady was she...). I would really like to know what they plan on doing with him if elected. How would this look to other world leaders? Would she look weak by having her eight-year-veteran husband at her side? After all, the experience she often speaks of is from when she was the sidekick!
TEXAS  Dummies  Hillary Haters Flat state Bush state You'll see! Only thing good about Texans are the Cowboys! Star Texes your full if hate .get a life!
I really thought Dowd would comment on Edwards-Obama alliance during the debate when they ganged up on Clinton.  It reminded this observer as an example of arrested development at the middle school level.  Too bad, much more there to mine than the crying thing... felt she(Dowd) was really stretching.  I don't think she knows what to think of Hillary's campaign. My hope is that when HIllary comes out of the planning session today she does not go on the attack but crafts a coherent and inspiring message of what will change and what the result will be vis a vis her vision of the US in the next decade.
Maureen Dowd is very smart but her need to be clever and caustic gets in the way of any depth, as does her need to back a media "hit" like Obama.  This election has shown me that I need to respect journalists as I respect the candidates, and many journalists gain fame by the quick shot.  For that, I could read Joan Rivers.
Please, give the rest of the women in the country a bit more credit than voting because a "Politician" chokes up ON CAMERA.  I think Bill wiped tears at every military function he attended but it didn't change the fact he didn't have the love of country to serve and not every member in the military went to Viet Nam that is just an excuse.  As for experience the only constancy of her experience is being UN-aware when it suits her, unaware of what her partners were doing in AR, unaware what employees up to, unaware where paperwork is filed and let's not forget she has always been unaware of what her "Husband" is up to. That's not the kind of experience I look for...................    
This is a confirmation that we still have the same old party politics.
I adored President Clinton..but his wife is not him..simple fact...all those who long for the 90's to return are holding onto pipe dreams..
What is Hillary's record? She claims 35 years of experience...Hek I have 41 years experience..in life..how come I am not running for Prez?.
Seriously..what has she done to help Amerca? What has she done to help women? Can someone please show me all of her achievements being a first lady of a state and first lady of the country...how does that make her any more experienced?
I hail from Illinois and I know first hand what Obama has done for the health care situation in Illinois..my daughter would not have insurance if it weren't for him fighting for it while an Illinois state legislator.He has actually served the public longer then she has..in that he was elected to an office years before she was..
Let's look at her voting record too...she has voted with the republicans on EVERYTHING!..
I can also see the republicans rubbing their hands together in hopes Hillary is the nominee..she will lose handily to any republican because the other side of the aisle really despises the Clinton's... We need more for America ..and I for one am tired of a two family monopoly on our political world.
Change may just be a word to her...but to me it is a goal and I will support Obama as well as my daughter, husband and a good 3 out of 4 sisters voting for the man with a funny name...
Yep Hiller y has my 75 yo mother but she's out umbered 2 to 1 on ho is going for Barack..
Come on Nevada and SC...
BTW..I don't think her teary moment was portrayed appropriately either..right after she got all teary she turned into "Shrillary" (just like at Saturday nights debate) and attacked Obama..but the media only showed her getting choked up...you media types suck!
I would encourage all voter to check medicare.It is not free.So if history is to repeat itself the Clintons will again borrow from Social Security to balance the budget.So with manditory health insurance eating up retirees benefits.Only the wealthy will be able to retire.So the tears and Bill's tirade may have worked,but when you can't retire who will cry for you.
Oh great. Because she teared up and that triggered some strange female emotional bonding with women voters she's going to be the Leader of the Free World? We aren't going to worry about qualifications! The poor lady cried...she deserves to be elected. What a bunch of crap!
A note of thanks is in order for Ms. Dowd who so eloquently states the obvious today. Some of us actually saw the genuine reason for the near tears: anger that we don't all believe the stomping little girl on the playground who insists it's her turn. It is a shame that a few too many voters bought the act.
Hillary was crying because Obama was beating her in the polls. I am a woman & find her crying unexceptable representing the people of this nation. She will get no respect from anyone crying. I was on the fence with my vote & now after seeing her cry...I will not vote for her. She's too emotional.
Congrats NH, with Bill and Hillary back in office, expect more from business owners who owe back taxes like Mark Rich to be pardoned because they contributed to their campaign. Nothing like 4 more years of status quo. Wake Up America! Remembering their past should indictate what will happen in the future.
Although I was very sad to see Barack Obama come in second in New Hampshire, last night was probably a strong message to him that he needs to talk to his public, just like he did when he was in Iowa, rather than just hold huge rallies.
As far as Hillary, cry me a river!  Undoubtedly, she was just looking for a campaign moment when tears would be appropriate to show her softer side.  Can't believe N.H. women actually went for it....they must have voted on the basis of pity, not promise.
As an Iowa Republican woman who crossed party lines to support the politics of hope, I can guarantee you that there is NO way I would ever vote for Hillary Clinton.  Despite our age affinity, she just has one piece of baggage that is too big for me to ever swallow.  It's name is Bill of the Wagging Finger.
I have so much respect for Hillary Clinton, she will be our next President, because she values the rights of all Americans. To those undicided or Independents I say don't waste your Vote. Obama is a good speaker and thats about all he has, because you can't run our county without experience which he has zero.
New Mexico supports HILARY. Bill Richardson is just trying to get name recoginization and we are not wasting our Vote.
I personally think Bill Clinton thinks he is running again.  I also think he went out last night and bought those votes for her.  Probably went to the Youth Campuses, and talked them into voting for her.  As for her, she is a nut-bar.  Feel sorry for Americans, in fact, having to listen to this woman.  I can't stand her.
You guys are so dumb.  Clinton should of obviously lost in N.H.  She is a bitterliss old hag.  she will lose
I don't think that Hillary Clinton is the answer to Americans in any way, shape, or form.  In fact, I believe Americans, especially down in N. Hampshire last night were fed a lot of non-sensical garbage and were absolutely brainwashed through the Media.
Bush...Clinton....Bush....Clinton?  This is change?
If Ms. Clinton does take up residence in the White House, perhaps she can weep her way to an agreement with the militant Muslims.
When it comes to Hillary Clinton, there's no winning with some people.  People either say she's a robot and too calculated and then when she appears "human then it must a political ploy. Get real people. Nobody else in this race is getting held to this irrational hate. If you disagree with her policies, that's fine but the personal name calling is petty and ignorant.  Despite the media, Obama, Edwards, and all the Republicans, the people in New Hampshire chose her.  Poll numbers and media spin had no effect on the people.  The people in New Hampshire met her and guess what they liked her.  How many of you Clinton-haters have met her? Think about it.
Give Hillary a hankerchief and let her cry. It's just another one of her underhanded games and in NH it looks like it worked. I don't believe most intelligent women will fall for all her BS and crying. I guess the terrorists of the world will change their minds when they see her cry. She talks about the middle class. She doen't give a dam about us. If she is the nomination I will not vote this time around. I'm a 61 yr white democratic woman and I will never vote for McCain or Hillary. So my changes of voting are pretty slim. I will vote for Obama in the Mass primaries. But if she gets the nomination i'm all dome voting. Woman better wake up Hillary is not for anything except her own greed of power. Children may get healthcare but they will get that no matter who is elected. She will not fight for us lower middle class. She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Then she put her foot in her mouth and now she trying crying for a campaign strategy. It won't work.
Give Hillary a hankerchief and let her cry. It's just another one of her underhanded games and in NH it looks like it worked. I don't believe most intelligent women will fall for all her BS and crying. I guess the terrorists of the world will change their minds when they see her cry. She talks about the middle class. She doen't give a dam about us. If she is the nomination I will not vote this time around. I'm a 61 yr white democratic woman and I will never vote for McCain or Hillary. So my changes of voting are pretty slim. I will vote for Obama in the Mass primaries. But if she gets the nomination i'm all dome voting. Woman better wake up Hillary is not for anything except her own greed of power. Children may get healthcare but they will get that no matter who is elected. She will not fight for us lower middle class. She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Then she put her foot in her mouth and now she trying crying for a campaign strategy. It won't work.
WEll, so much for the weeping wonder coming back to win new Hampshire....Now we can get back to the issues that will defeat her.....


Elect me and oil prices instantly drop, says Hillary Clinton in Iowa

Hillary Clinton

BY MICHAEL McAULIFF
DAILY NEWS WASHINGTON BUREAU

Sunday, December 23rd 2007, 4:00 AM

MANCHESTER, N.H. - Hillary Clinton predicted Saturday that just electing her President will cut the price of oil.

When the world hears her commitment at her inauguration about ending American dependence on foreign fuel, Clinton says, oil-pumping countries will lower prices to stifle America's incentive to develop alternative energy.

"I predict to you, the oil-producing countries will drop the price of oil," Clinton said, speaking at the Manchester YWCA. "They will once again assume, once the cost pressure is off, Americans and our political process will recede."

Clinton argued that former President Jimmy Carter in the late 1970s actually started moving in the right direction toward energy independence, but his successor, Ronald Reagan, "dismantled" that work.

"Because costs were low, people didn't care, didn't complain," she said.

She warned that folks shouldn't be grateful now if oil countries cut prices from near $100 a barrel to $60 or $70, and compared it to trying to boil a frog.

"You put him in hot water, it jumps right out, you put him in cold water and turn up the heat - he's a goner," she said. "We've got to figure out how were going to not be the frog in the cold water anymore."

mmcauliff@nydailynews.com

Anybody who thinks Hillary Clinton will get oil prices lowered is out of their mind.  Any idiot knows that the price of oil is set on the open market.  Hillary is against business as we all know.  This woman is dangerous....
I voted for Bill Clinton when he ran for President of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I regret that vote. I DID NOT FORGET WHAT WRONGS THE CLINTONS DID IN THE WHITE HOUSE & HOW THEY MOCKED THE 'CHARACTER BECOMING A PRESIDENT & FIRST LADY'.

THESE ARE NARCISSTIC PEOPLE WHO THINK THEY ARE ABOVE ACCOUNTABILITY.

NO OTHER CANDIDATE HAS THEIR SPOUSE PARADING, SCOLDING, EMOTIONALLY BUTTERING-UP THE VOTERS.

Bill Clinton said: IF YOU WANT BILL--VOTE HILL

Q: WHO IS GOING TO BE PRESIDENT?????  BILL CLINTON IMPLIES IT WILL BE HIMSELF.

Bill Clinton was not socialized to be a woman.

DO YOU LIKE TO BE MOCKED? YOUR BELIEFS & VALUES MOCKED?

I have not yet heard a speech from hillary's heart unscripted without keywords or concepts 'stolen' from other candidates. HILLARY WAFFLES TO MUCH IN HER DELIVERY.

The Clintons smile and chuckle about being 'villified'.  MY FAMILY RAISED ME TO VOTE DEMOCRAT--I BELIEVED THE CLINTONS HAD INTEGRITY  knowing morally right from wrong and doing the right thing for the sake it is not morally wrong. I WAS TERRIBLY LET DOWN AS A DEMOCRATIC VOTER.

I NORMALLY VOTE FOR A WOMAN CANDIDATE--NOT THIS TIME.

THE USA NEEDS MORE WOMAN CANDIDATES COMPETETING SO VOTERS CAN FAIRLY COMPARE, especially IN A RACE LIKE THIS.

HILLARY DOES PLAY THE 'SEX' TRUMP CARD UNFAIRLY.

I DO NOT LIKE BEING MANIPULATED BY THE CLINTONS.

I AM A DEMOCRATE AND A UNDECIDED VOTER.   I TAKE THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION VERY SERIOUSLY-- I DO NOT WANT 'NGO'S non-govermental organizations whose members rosters are non-public data, as well as, their votes, structered plans & reform strategies regarding social & governmental issues (problems)

I DO NOT WANT U.N. TREATIES RUNNING THE U.S.A.
I BELIEVE EVERY AMERICAN HAS A 'RIGHT TO PRIVACY' DO YOU?
I am a white republican woman over 40 and I am so revolted by the bashing given to Hillary Clinton that she has my vote. Obama is like the Music Man, comming to town with lots of promises and no hard work to prove that he can deliver. Does anyone remember the promises of our great uniter? I decided to vote for her when Obama, with great scorn, mumbled the cruel remark that she was likable enough. It diminished him and showed the real side of Mr. Hope. Is that how he treats people when they don't agree with him?  I think Hillary has worked her heart out for NY and hope she gets a chance to continue in the oval office. She's smart. She's persistant. She's knowledgeable. She has it all.
voters who remember the PREIDENT CLINTON HOSTORY
Fool me once...Shame on you
Fool me twice..Shame on me
Fool me thrice (3).........
I personally am very disappointed by Hillary's displays over the past weekend and into Monday. I've been listening to and reading about the results of this primary and many seem to believe the win was catapulted by her tears and showing of emotion. Its pathetic and a shame on NH residents that they would select a candidate based on pity. Many speak about double standards btwn men and women, but would you have voted for Mitt Romney if he respond to the attacks of other GOP candidates by saying, "you hurt my feelings." Would you have voted for Barack if he responded to a question about how he keeps his hairline so straight and his tie so impeccably knotted, while he does battle for votes, by crying and talking about how "this means so much to me." Boo Hoo. You can't take women seriously in business and politics if they start crying and whimpering when things get rough. Men would never let each other get away with that nonsense. And for the record, I admire strong women. I respect women like Condileeza, Oprah and fast becoming a fan of Michelle Obama. I've always admired Hillary for her toughness, but she has dropped a few points in my book. Nevertheless, I actually enjoy the fact the race has gotten more interesting and must admit it was more compelling the the past NFL playoff weekend.
HILLARY WON BECAUSE SHE WAS TALKING TO THE PEOPLE DIRECTLY AND THEY APPRECIATED IT! YOU PEOPLE HAVE BEEN FED SO MUCH NEGATIVE GARBAGE BY THE REPUBLICANS THAT YOU ARE STARTING TO BELIEVE IT.
HILLARY WILL MAKE AN AWESOME PRESIDENT! SHE IS SMART, AND HAS A GOOD HEART!!  I LOVE HER!! GO HILLARY!
How far will Clinton stoop for the WHite House. She still has a hard fight ahead of her.  Super Tuesday will be very interesting.
I don't understand why Hillary has to rely on Bill Clinton to do so much of her campaigning this election.  

Mind you, I don't think her show of emotion is a sign of weakness at all.  And throughout most of her career, I've applauded her courage for sticking her neck out for her beliefs.  But things are getting...weird.  Here's why.

I'm a 38 yo African-American voter.   I voted for Bill Clinton and after his first term, I began to have doubts about his convictions because Bill really pushed himself as the "change" candidate on the issues of Bosnia and China, and did nothing about either one once he won the presidency. He perjured himself under oath to a Senate grand jury which places him in that same contemptuous cell of liars like G.W. Bush and Vice President Cheney.  In addition, I can NOT forget about the Lewinsky scandal.  Say what you wish, but I don't understand how women can find this man tolerable at all after what he did to that intern.  Granted, she was no saint but he was the President of the United States, which is a position deserving of everyone's respect, and a man of supreme power,  yet he choose to defile the office in such a tasteless manner.  

Bill Clinton does not respect most of you in my opinion and that includes his own wife.  Still, like anyone else he is deserving of forgiveness.  

But here's what I can't forgive.  With the chips down on Jan 8th, Bill Clinton told a live audience that Obama has gotten a free ride from the media as he has been "trumpeting his superior judgment and how he had been against the war every year," and how this "whole thing is the biggest fairy tale I've ever seen."....

....Well, that's enough for me.  I've officially had it with the Democratic Party.  And so have many of my friends.  

For the record, I believe that Bill Clinton would have said the same thing if Sen Edwards or another white candidate had won Iowa, but let's not even debate about the fact that the black vote is vital to the Democratic Party.  

Black people vote  for Democrats because this is the party of compassion for the underrepresented.  But, that statement showed that the Clintons will do just about anything to win the nomination, which to me is nothing more than the same old, stale, cowardly politic.  Any candidate regardless of race is open for intense scrutiny.  But to call Barack's record a matter of "fantasy" just because you're behind in the polls shows breathtaking disrespect for the man and the black vote.  

I'm a father of two children (one on the way), and trying to start my own biotech/life sciences company.  With that kind of purposeful attack on a minority within their own party, I'm have real trouble distinguishing Bill and Hillary's resentment for minorites than say...the Republicans.  

It's rude AT THE LEAST, but what it says mostly is that it's okay to be black and vote democratic, but it's not okay to be the front runner in the Democratic Party.

If Hillary wins the primary and goes on to win the Presidency, that means since 1992 until 2012, two families (the Clintons and the Bush's) will have controlled the white house.  That doesn't sound like change to me.  That is literally the same old mess.  

No thanks.  

I'm neither a Clinton supporter, nor an Obama supporter.  I was an undecided Democrat until Clinton made that statement.  Now, I'm not even a democrat.  I'm sick and tired of being taken for granted.
Well what does experiences has to do with anything? Hillary 35 years of experience comes from where? Why is she more qualified than Obama? Well to me I believe Obama would be a great president if given a chance...I believe it really is time for change...How will we ever know what other politicians have to offer if we as americans dont observe and see what their bring to the table...Obama is an excellent speak but I believe that there's more to him....But I dont expect any less from Hillary and Bill attacking Obama they view him as a real threat...I found Bill comment about obama Hilarious(Its all a Fairytale...because Bill said so)....I am a first time Voter and Obama has Inspired me to vote. I finally see a reason to Vote! Change and Hope is NOT a Bad thing!  
How long before John Edwards, a good man, realizes he's playing the role of Ross Perot for the Clintons?
Tears?

Here's a question for you.  Where were all of her tears a few years ago when she found out her husband was cheating on her, her daughter's life was ruined, and her marriage was in shambles?  Do you remember any public tears about this because I sure don't!
First of all, Hillary did not cry.  There wasn't a single tear.  She choked up visibly, but remember, she - like ALL the candidates at that point, had gone 4-5 days w/ about 3hrs sleep a nite and everyone's nerves were raw and no matter what anyone says, the media DOES pick her apart two to one more than anyone of either party.
I'm not necessarily for Obama or Hillary, but I'm happy that at least I will still have a say in the matter (My state votes 2/5).  
But my real question is:  Why, when Mitt Romney 'choked up' (or cried, depending on your spin) on Meet the Press re civil rights, did everyone praise him for finally showing some humanity, but for Hillary that only shows 'weakness' and that 'women can't rule'?
More than a little hypocrisy here I think.  
For months, everyone has been saying Hillary’s too stiff (tho a man is just ‘reserved’), then when she shows some emotion, she’s weak.  Seems she can’t win with some people.
Fortunately, others see it for the double standard it so obviously is and decided to overrule the pundits (and virulent bloggers) and give both candidates more of a chance.
Boo-hoo; Hillary the spoiled brat didn't get the pageant crown and so she stomped and cried.  If this is her idea of experience, we need another frontrunner.  And, I NEVER thought I'd say this, but...Bill, SHUT UP!!
Ah yes. Maureen Dowd. She who entered ''Dowdification''into the journalistic lexicon.[usually applied to Republicans,this is the Dowd[and by extention the NY Times] art,of lifting out entire sentances and placing them in rearranged order,and deleting comments entirely,usually performed by her tradition of ''......'' when allegedly ''accurately''quoting others sources. This is what got the New York Times in trouble back in 2005 regarding a ''soldiers letter''from Iraq]. Here,therefore,is a laymans dowdification,of Dowd[using her own words]:

''There was a whiff of Nixonian self-pity seeing Hillary crack...Hillary was like the heroine of a Lifetime movie,choking up''.

Dowds dishonesty,merely joins her alongside of the ranks of the Jason Blairs,Stephen Glass',NEW REPUBLICS,and other purveyors of tabloid ''journalism''.
I have always admired Maureen Dowd's ability to dress down the high and mighty-must be her Irish roots. However, in her obvious distain for Hillary Clinton, she ignors a much worthier subject: Barack Obama. Here is a first term senator who is conceited enough to think he can run the country just with his "vision". He is a great orator,and like any televangelist, he can move people to embrace his message of unity and change. However he will likely be as clueless and inept as George W. if he gets into office. Can we really stand another four years of incompetence.  Go ahead, Maureen, and pillarize Hillary. People did the same to Al Gore and John Kerry. And our reward was eight years of the most incompent president in history. But realize that Hillary has nothing on Barack in terms of arrogance and ambition. His supporters should look a little closer at the backs he has stabbed getting to where he is instead of anointing him as the Second Coming (are you listening, Chris Matthews-you chauvanistic skirt chaser?). And let's stop ragging on Hillary because she is an ambitious, outspoken woman who thinks highly of herself. Like the rest of the candidates do not?!? Oh, I forgot, they are men, so it's OK.  
Read This: New Hampshire Democratic Primary
Check out this website. http://ronrox.com/paulstats.php?party=DEMOCRATS It breaks down the number of votes to Machine counted vs hand counted.  Notice how Clinton's votes are inflated with Machine votes and Obama's are deflated.  This looks artificial and I think it is fraud.  If they where not artificially inflated then the poll results would match the outcome from last nights primary.  This needs to be exposed.   I am just concerned that if this is happening in the primaries imagine what will happen in the general election.
If the tears of like her winning the Oscar wasn't enough, it was enough for the women to flock to her. It baffles me like you said how gullible they were to fall for that. Then you have Bill talking smack about Obama, saying that his speeches are nothing but a fairy tale. Did he forget that is exactly what he did when he ran for President to get the black vote, now it seems to be a problem. Also what do you take of Bill giving Hillary that dry hug last night, do you really think that he believes that she is the right person for the job? It is definitely going to be something to watch the rest of the way. If she fell under pressure that much because of the way she was treated in the Debate, then heaven forbid if anything happens if she becomes President. What will she do, announce to the world in tears that they are playing rough and I can't take it anymore. America and women all over the world wake up you are getting bam boozeled.
The only absolutely qualified candidates for President are John McCain and Joe Biden.  Hilary
Clinton? Puhleeeeeeeeze! The quivering lip/choke-up thing? Bill's signature! She feels your pain, and she
knows it all.  Her resume is all coat-tail riding; all puff and no pastry.  Just wanting it really badly is not enough.  It is not her "turn." Clintons in the
White House again? Yuck! No thanks!!
the dems are gonna still gonna loose NH in nov. it's the 2000 election all over again, don't ya remember that?
The attacks, Bill Clinton is hurling at Senator Obama are disgraceful.   As an ex-President, who himself was subjected to such attacks should make him a better person.   People should be waiting to hear what Hillary has to say not him.   He is not the candidate.   They way he is going after Obama makes one think that he wants to be back in the White House worse than Hillary.

The attacks  should be  beneath him as an ex-President having to withstand them himself.

But maybe his true - self is what we, that use to support him are seeing.   I hope the voters will get disgusted with this.   Obama never comes out and insults Hillary the way Bill is attacking him.   That seems to not be reported by the media.   The media will use terms  Obama slams Clinton when he  responds to these attacks.  

How long will African Americans  support Hillary and Bill as they try to slander a young African American Senator's character,  Especially those Elected African American Congressional people.   Go after him on the issues, yes.  But what they are doing is beyond common political competition.


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