Clinton's Ohio workers' appeal

Posted: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 11:58 AM by Domenico Montanaro

From NBC's Domenico Montanaro
In an appeal to blue-collar Ohio voters, Clinton is up with a 30-second TV spot there, called "Night Shift."

"You pour coffee, fix hair, you work the night shift at the local hospital," an announcer says. "You're often overworked, underpaid, and sometimes overlooked. But not by everyone. One candidate has put forth an American family agenda to make things easier for everyone who works so hard.

The ad concludes with Clinton at her desk under just the light of a desk lamp, "She understands. She's worked the night shift, too."

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Comments

Slime on, Clinton operatives. Slime on.

Karl Rove (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:17 PM)

When a one-hour speaking engagement nets more money than 5 people working the night shift at Wal-Mart or a mill make in a year, something's wrong with being able to say, "I have a lot in common with you."

Sad Politics (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:17 PM)

Obama is a big fake. This is a man that does not believe in the Pledge of Allegiance, but yet wants to be our Commander in Chief. I don't think so. I be glad to send all of you a picture to back this up.

Rose, Port Isabel, Texas (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:19 PM)

Maybe if she tried to run a better campaign instead of nitpicking, she would be winning. Hillary should have worked harder at managing her money, her staff and Bill. When was the last time the Clintons were middle class? 1975? This thing is a joke.

Mark, NC (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:22 PM)

It takes a statement like the one below that I have pasted to prove the media right about the educated voting for Obama. Check out the spelling from Patty that is for Hillary.

Clinton Rocks
Obama Sucks
The effect of the Obama kool-Aid is staring to disapear. People are getting tired of his "ispiration"
Patty, SD,CA

enri, San Diego (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:22 PM)

Please, this ad is from someone that sat on the board of directors of Wal-Mart as it was dismantling the mom and pop businesses of this country, destroying our trade balance causing untold numbers of jobs to be shipped overseas, while hiring illegal aliens to clean their stores at next to slave wages and not giving their legal employees adequate healthcare insurance. How much did Wal-Mart pay you or contribute to you or pay your cronies at their law firms and lobbyists, Hillary?

Bill S, Phoenix,AZ (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:24 PM)

Now Obama can tell his supporters everyone will be covered for health care. They can go directly to THE WALLMART, doctors are on duty for all the Obamamamas!!
Meds are just $4 a fill now that is what I call a prescription drug plan! The kids can get toys from China with all the toxic lead they can handle!
America ya gotta love it!

HP Boston (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:24 PM)

Definitely a Obama weakness. He has never had to work for a living. Does not understand the blue collar worker. For sure, don't understand the farm worker. Whereas Clinton has been around politics a little longer, has worked on worker legislations and relates well to working people. Just picture in your mind, Obama visiting, with his button down shirt and tie, at a meat packing plant and how the workers would view him. Lot of difference, between making a speech and meeting the workers first hand

gene britton (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:24 PM)

I wish I had it as bad as hillary did, what a phony.
bill and hillary took the nafta money and never batted an eye, and never will, they are both completely devoid of any type of conscience

MK,MO (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:24 PM)

Good ad. Much better than attacking a Democrat.

nuanced (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:25 PM)

RELEASE YOUR TAX RETURNS HILLARY!

We all know there is a scandal hidden in there or you wouldn't refuse.
We deserve to see your White house papers too. I know you have them under lock and key but hey if you want to claim the experience at least we should be able to check your references.

S. Ruff (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:25 PM)

Hillary did work very hard to achieve her goals early in life, she came from middle class- Obama says he can relate to working class!! Take a look how he was raised in Hawaii with the elite and among whites.

susan Kansas City,KS. (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:26 PM)

3)Obamas record shows he supports the war, voted twice in 2006 against bringing America's troops back home. He voted for war appropriations giving our money to Halliburton and Blackwater. His latest bit of posturing S 433 allows the Bush Administration to suspend any troop withdrawal!!!!if not suspended, still keeps the troops in Iraq for a long time to come? Obama when faced with tough choices always gave in to pressure from the Bush administration or corporate lobbyists.
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Obama is a fraud!

HP Boston (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:26 PM)

Anti-Clinton Fools:

Obama is a cardboard cutout. It's all feel good and no substance. Can you say Brittny Spears...? That's what he's become--and he does have potential in the long run--thanks to a star-struck media and 18-24 year olds who still live off their parents' sub-prime-driven debt. Are we going to turst our future to the enthusiasm of kids who don't work and think a 12-hour a semester course load is daunting?

Get a clue and support someone with exoerience and not just star power.

Too Sick of It, Kansas City, MO (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:27 PM)

Sen Clinton I have TWO thing to say: "SHOW ME THE TAXES" and SHOW ME THE WHITE HOUSE TRANSCRIPTS". Only if you have nothing to hide of course.

Darrell, San Marcos, Ca (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:28 PM)

Working the night shift voluntarily because you and your husband were up the days before "screwing" around with interns in the white house (don't tell me she didn't know) means nothing....she has never worked a double shift in her life, or had to work to put food on the table, and yes she supported Nafta (even though she denies it now)

Vote Republican (Bush did a bad job at some things but not everything was his fault directly) and this country will succeed going into the next decade....with either obama or hilary you can expect this country to crumble...

John, MI (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:28 PM)

There's a light on my desk too! I'm voting for Hillary!!

Stupid Is, As Stupid Does (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:33 PM)

Hillary has never had to "do" for herself it's always been "done" for her - she can no more relate to the average working parent or American than a fish can relate to a bicycle. Hillary and Bill need to retire and get off our televisions - I am tired of the Delusional Duo.

Joni Stoneburner Commerce Twp. MI (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:34 PM)

On the Clinton saying "Two for the price of One" tell me when have you ever seen anything of value being given away Two for One? It's always discontinued items or things that no one is buying that are marked down to clear the space - they need to go retire.

Joni Stoneburner, Commerce Twp. MI (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:36 PM)

The night shift she is talking about that she has experience with is ; burning up another tank of Gas trying to hunt down what girl friends house Bill is at.

Jim , Oregon (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:42 PM)

If i can vote the only ones for America and the world is the CLINTONS, they have the wisdom of leadership

DR RENE . Bronx, New York (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:43 PM)

"Worked the nighshift too"? Really? Show me your tax returns Hill and maybe I'll believe you.

What an insulting, pandering ad.

Mo More Status Quo, Philly PA (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:43 PM)

HA. What you didn't see in the commercial is that she was up all night counting her money and thinking "I'm so rich it's scary."

Dave, San Diego (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:47 PM)

I worked the night shift at the White House too!

Monica L. (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:48 PM)

I voted early (absentee ballot) for Obama!

Sharon, Cleveland, Ohio (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:49 PM)

Great ad from the woman who will be a great President.

Suggested tagline for Obama’s future ads: “I’m Deval Patrick and I wrote this message"!

csh, IL (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:51 PM)

America ya gotta love it!

HP Boston

Or, in your case, leave it. Next boat boards at 3. Be sure to be on it.

Hani Blen NY (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:57 PM)

This is pathetic. Hillary Clinton has never worked the night shift in her life, unless you count the time she spent searching the White House closets looking for Bubba. The Clinton administration was one of the most corrupt in American history. Travelgate, Filegate, missing Rose Law Firm billing records, Sandy Berger, the Marc Rich pardon, and on and on and on. Now they want another term?

I'll pass.

Obama all the way!

Sick of corruption (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:57 PM)

Clinton Rocks
Obama Sucks

I am so sory ome of you think being a gret speler makes u beter.

Down with Obama and his "inspiration"

Patty, SD,CA (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:00 PM)

Do you want Bill in the White House harrassing your daughter?

i-remember, Texas (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:01 PM)

Do you want Bill in the White House? If so, how do you think this would affect America?

i-remember (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:04 PM)

Come on folks - her ad states that she has worked the night shift is rhetorical. Meaning she works until she get things done. Talk about rich, wealthy and spoiled. What do the Obama's know about hard work. 1.6 million dollar home. She (amazon woman Michelle) went to Harvard and Yale. Private schools and god only knows what. Obamas privileged upbringing in Hawaii. Double edge sword here guys. Play fair. The Clintons are rich we all know that - so why do we need to see thier tax returns. I know they have oodles of $$$ but I believe Hillary understands the working class and truly tries to help the poor.

Frank South Hampton (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:05 PM)

Taken from Real Clear Politics article today:

"Volunteer trainees at Camp Obama are told not to talk issues with voters, but to offer personal testimony about how they "came" to Obama. Makes the skin crawl."

Mine too

THIS is a campaign? Makes Mike Huckabee look secular to me.

NY reality (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:05 PM)

Most of what I've read in these comments are dead on. People need to really evaluate what is really going on.

I don't know about you all, but Mrs. Clintons agenda seems a little off. If I was a politician, that was seeking the highest office possible, I would make promises I knew I couldn't keep too.

It's like the guy trying to get the girl - saying exactly what she wants to hear to score with her...

You know what happens next - the guy gets the girl (Clint gets into office), the girl gets knocked up, the girl is left with all the responsibility (we the people)! The guy get's what he wants and disappears...

I've lost major respect for the entire Clinton Camp. I was a supporter, but when they alleged Obamba stole someones words, I was really disappointed and let down! What standing official has ever given credit for a speach or line they used? Not one! They all have goast writers on staff! I swear - she acts like her s@it don't stink; like shes all high and mighty or even perfect!

Ontario D... Chicago (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:06 PM)

to Gene Britton - Just imagine Hillary going to the meat packing plant in a Dior pants suite. Hows that going to go over?

Bill S, Phoenix.AZ (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:07 PM)

My quesion is the two TV Show MBC & CNN why they make an interview the wife Mr. Obama he is not the U.S. President because he has to compite with Mr. Maccain Republic candidate, you going to fast because Hillary Clinton is the person will be the next president with experience.

Susana Calvache (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:10 PM)

The strengths of Hillary is overwhelming. You woman kill me. You think you would want to stand by her to help your own cause or are people that ignorant. Obama is the biggest player of all. Crap about him is just to begining to leak out and you watch - all of you who were swept up with his empty speeches will end up with egg on their face.

Kelly - Dallas TX (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:11 PM)

Reaching Ohio's middle class is key; Hillary is well respected in much of the state. She's ready to run the country. Why the fear? I'm more afraid of Obama and his clear lack of experience. I heard Obama speak - it's kinda like this, lettuce and tomato but no meat on the burger...where's the beef obama?

Lynn, Ohio (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:12 PM)

Hillary has the guts and will to get things done. She has done many tasks for the democratic party long before being a senator and Bill was president. She knows the job and what to do. She is tough and at the same time sympathetic to causes. She is the right person for the job.

Obama is a nice guy but is inexperienced. He even sought Hillary's advice at times and now he thinks he can supersede the teacher after only a few lessons? The fact is that the Clintons have done more for black people than Obama has and ever will.

It is becoming clear that people are voting for a choice of color rather than experience and credentials. As much as I would love to see a black person in office, it still has to be a qualified person. Obama will never be able to make good on his promises and will let down everyone. Hillary is smart enough and tough enough to get it done.

It should be Hillary as president and in 8 years when she has served, I think it would be the right time to put Obama in absolutely. He will be seasoned and knowledgeable by then.

Joyce, NY (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:13 PM)

Oh Sharon, I am sorry you wasted your vote.

Frank -South Hampton NY (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:14 PM)

Hillary, raised in an affluent suburban environment and then living for 20 years as Bill's first lady, has no clue about being a regular working mom, much less a shift worker. Like most of her campaign, she relies on either negative attacks or staged "warmth" to draw voters. I hope people are starting to catch on by now. JSB

Judy Beardsley (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:24 PM)

More Obama supporters off their meds today.

Obama-Rezko, plagarism, poor health care plan, 129 present votes, lacks experience and just a lot of happy talk. Did I mention cocaine usage? Oh, that will go over big in the general election.

Hillary Clinton -

A better health care plan.
A better plan for the economy.
A better way out of Iraq.
Experience.
Leadership.

Hillary Clinton 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fred C Dobbs, Sierra Madre, CA (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:25 PM)

I am originally from Africa also, but Obama seems to be not real. Do you know who proposed the chips healthcare? Thanks to Hillary Clinton. Most of you people don't read at all to know what is really going on. You just care about color. You just want to know a black man is running. I am black too. But you black people just wanting to vote a black man only but not really looking at the consequences. Hillary is more experienced and cares a lot. Her husband might have made some mistakes but she handle it very well. If it was me that my husband had cheated on me, I would have not been able to put myself together. This lady is a very strong, beautiful, intelligent woman. All women should be prould of her instead of bringing her down.

Madia haney (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 3:07 PM)

Barry Obama living in white influences has no idea what its like to survive either. Now Barack says oh me we are togeather look at me. Now he goes to Tx says to Laztinos We are alike come with me. Wasnt he the one against Latinos takeing jobs from blacks?? His wife is only proud of America if everyone fawns around her husband. You all are the stupid ones.

Jane (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 3:07 PM)

As a paralyzed veteran, a strong advocate for persons with disabilities, I believe EXPERIENCE is what the American people need to get America back to respect and accountability. Not, Bambi Obama who only has a one word vocabulary, change. If all it takes is to state, "I will make change for America," its time I run for President too! Wake-up America before we have another 4-year debacle added on to the last seven plus years.

By the way, when has Obama ever worked the night shift? Or his wife?

Kimberly Walters, Corning, New York (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 3:09 PM)

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