When has Hillary answered that 3am call?

Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 4:40 PM by Mark Murray
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From NBC's Mark Murray
On the Clinton conference call unveiling its new ad, Slate's John Dickerson -- as he did with the earlier 3:00 am ad -- asked: When has Hillary Clinton ever answered the phone at 3:00 am before regarding an economic crisis?

There wasn't the "pregnant pause" there was the first time.

Communications director Howard Wolfson responded that unless one is president, "you don't have a single moment" like answering the phone at 3:00 am. But Wolfson noted that Clinton "has a lifetime of experience, both in and out of the White House… Ultimately, voters make this decision." And he added, "Voters have made this decision, based on the results of Ohio and Texas, that Sen. Clinton passed this test."

Dickerson followed up, asking the Clinton campaign to point a specific example when Clinton responded to an economic crisis. Wolfson pointed to her efforts to ensure that New York got the resources it needed after 9/11. "There is much, much credit to go around," he said. "But. Sen. Clinton certainly did her part."

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The big "economic" crisis at 03:00 is someone needs to be bailed out of jail, or wants to borrow money.

OlderBudWiser (Sent Thursday, April 03, 2008 8:36 AM)

Hey, my 7 year old had a friend who tried to "change the rules"...she told her that it is wrong to cheat. Does this mean that HRC's campaign has ethics less than a 7 year old's. Hmmmmm....

John Austin (Sent Thursday, April 03, 2008 8:48 AM)

Has it occurred to anybody that the statement "lifetime of experience" is an empty phrase, my paperboy can claim a lifetime of experience if you are not going to define it further! Typical Clintonian!

Ohioliberal, Columbus, Ohio (Sent Thursday, April 03, 2008 8:49 AM)

Ohioliberal, Columbus, Ohio (Sent Thursday, April 03, 2008 8:57 AM)

She had a 3am call. It was the authorization for war in IRAQ. And all she did was not read the intelligence report and vote yes!! HRC, please don't answer the phone at 3am. We're better off that way!!

Doug, DC (Sent Thursday, April 03, 2008 8:59 AM)

Hillary has made a habit of suggesting great expertience, just because she had tea with the wivbes of foreign dignitaries. She is experienced only at telling LIES .... Irish peace, Bosnia plane landing, NAFTA, Chelsea and 911. No one that honestly is up to date with her LACK of experience, and lies could vote for her. She brings NO chance at unity.

C.Myles; Atlantic, VA (Sent Thursday, April 03, 2008 9:04 AM)

The notion that any politician takes credit for the response to 9/11 is beyond ridiculous it is offensive. That the Senator for New York and the Mayor of New York City were in Manhattan the day after 9/11 puts them in the company of millions of New Yorkers, and thousands of truly brave and unselfish people who helped in one of the greatest crises of our country. tative and callous. We need as leader who can help to bring out the best in us on a daily basis, not pat them This unfortunate disaster brought out the best in many people- some of whom are still suffering from the effects of inhaled smoke and particulate matter. It didn't work for Rudy and Hillary did nothing but show up. Having the Senate support aid to New York City was about as difficult as passing legislation to support Mother;s Day and apple pie. The credit goes to the people of the this country, many of whom came from great distance to sacrifice and help their fellow citizens. That was the best of America, our humanity. For any single politician to take credit is exploiselves on the back for dodging sniper fire that wasn't there or claim leadership in a crisis that could have been led, in the words of Al Sharpton, by the Bozo the Clown".

Jonathan Swift (Sent Thursday, April 03, 2008 9:16 AM)

Why is the 3am call so important to Hillary. Is that the time Monica woke her up saying it was an emergency that Bill had not shown up in the Elephant Room? Hillary stop spending money on foolish things. Do something that will make the American People proud of you like you tripping over Monica or Monica and Bill purchase a house and now Monica can't afford the payment because Bill is out campaigning and put all the money into the campaign so now she is about to lose her house. Bill go home and take care of Monica.

Candi, South Carolina (Sent Thursday, April 03, 2008 9:16 AM)

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