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HRC: Says In Race After Tuesday

Posted: Saturday, May 03, 2008 12:00 PM by Chuck Todd

From NBC/NJ's Mike Memoli
CARY, N.C. – Hillary Clinton suggested today that she intends to contest primaries beyond Tuesday, but stopped short of saying she’d take her bid for the nomination to the convention.

Clinton was mainly asked questions about family issues during a staged roundtable for the Web site MomLogic.com. When asked about the heated Democratic contest, Clinton said there has been a lot of passion on both sides, with supporters taking “everything almost personally. But she said that for the most part, it has been “civil.”

“I think that we’ll have a unified Democratic Party once we have a nominee,” she said. “No matter how passionately either my supporters or Senator Obama’s supporters feel about us, they have much more in common in terms of what we want in the country than we do with Senator McCain and the Republicans”

Asked specifically if she’d fight all the way to the convention, Clinton demurred.

“Well I plan on going all the way through the next contests, West Virginia, Kentucky and others,” she said. “I would not be doing this if I did not believe I’d be the best president.”

In the forum Clinton shared few personal stories, including one about her and her husband trying to break open a coconut. She was also asked about how she endured “through really difficult times” in her marriage.

“I obviously was fortunate to be able to rely on and be grounded in my faith, which has been an anchor for me throughout my entire life,” she said. “I also really believe in family and believe in the importance of family, and believe that family is the core of your relations. … When you are in a difficult situation, oftentimes you feel like you just want to withdraw into yourself, and you want to just shut the world out. Now if you have to do it in front of the world, that’s a little hard to do.”

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She should have been an actress, she is better suited for that. She's good, I give her that. Hillary, you missed your calling !
She's a rock and that's why we love her!
Hillary '08!!
Go home and work on your marriage and family.  I think you are pretending again and it won't work. I will not vote at all if you win because your campaign has been a disgrace.  Please post.
Well glad you didnt have Wright to help you through. I know a lot of people think staying with your commitment was wrong.I think I cannt even start to put myself in your shoes so will take you at your own decision. At least it wasnt a decision based on hate or plain Anger. The words from Wright at the pulpit towards Hillary are the worst I have heard ever.Half the black churches are saying they dont agree either. We were told by Obama it was the fault of the white people that made Wright angry. I think Obama is bringing this back and I dont like it a bit.We all worked togeather I thought anyway to get to where we are. I was proud of all we got done. Now Obama says it was nothing. What kind of unity is that?He turned our country back so far if he is Pres. there will be no healing. I dont think that is what he is after.Hearing his wife,pastor,looking at his friends.I think his vision of this country isnt anywhere near mine.The only thing different Wright said was Obama did what he had to for political reasons that is what made Obama mad.That is what he changed his mind about. He said as much. Wright had made it clear Obama was political and Obama couldnt have that. Wright told Obama he would have to distance himself he couldnt so Wright helped him. They are probably haveing a wine as we speak laughing at how they pulled over another one on the whites again. Obama has been overheard couple times like that. Notice no more fainting?So double standard,typical political.His delegates Monday will tell the story too.Why he went to Chicago to live so he could learn at the knee of Boss Daley.People flock to him for a reason.
Ummm... Did Hillary just say that she turned to her faith when she was frustrated, angry and, dare I say, bitter, about Bill's philandering? What a curious thing for her to do. I was led to believe by her comments earlier in this campaign that she would do that.
John McCain and Hillary Clinton were walking down the street and came to a homeless person. The Republican, John McCain, gave him his business card and told him to come to his office for a job. He then took $20 out of his pocket and gave it to the homeless person. Hillary was impressed, so when they came to another homeless person, she stepped forward to help. She gave him directions to the welfare office, then reached into McCain's pocket and got out another $20. She kept $15 for administrative costs and gave the homeless person $5.


Now, do you understand the difference?




i saw the write up on this. They were all impressed from what i gathered. Hillary has so many ans about so many things.Yet she still has time to make statements to and for others. She works on many peob. all at once that is what is needed. Obama says cannt have meetings cause I am campaiging, Cannt go to Black Caucus- busy,cannt go to State of Union-busy. Yet he expects them to stay in line for him.Hillary is best answer for this country and all the messes it has to offer new Pres.She does understand women,children, and sandwich and long term problems.She has and is working to help out in all ways.Equal pay is a good thing and help with family care.People have changed parties so they can vote for first woman president.You can do it Hillary and we want you to keep going.thanks from all us supporters.
It is my wtrong belief Hilliary and her camp conspired with Rev Wright in an effort to undermine Senator Obama's nomination for President.  If, in fact, this is the case, it a filthy and ill-conceived way to win the nomination by Hilliary.  This should be investigated.  The proof in the pudding for me is the fact that it was Hilliary's supporter, backer, and activist that set up the speaking arrangements for Wright...she was talking with him immediately before he gave his first speech, where he loudly and quite angrily stated, "Barack Obama, I am coming after you!!"  What did he mean by this??  He meant exactly what he said, he was aiming to destroy Senator Obama!!  Yes, I believe there is a conspiracy between Hillary, her camp, and the rev.  Remember, Bill called and on the rev and invited him to join him in Washington during the outing of his sexual escapades with Monica in the Oval Office.  Bill sent him a "THANK YOU" letter, specifically thanking him for his support and prayers.  I believe the bond between the Clintons and the rev run much deeper than the media and the Clintons are portraying!.  

We must all remember the destruction of people associated with the Clintons who got in their way.  We must ask, how is it that people in the many scandals in which the Clintons were involved ended up in prison or died from questionable accidents and alledged suicides while Bill was atty gen and gov of Arkansas??  Why did so many people who were ready to testify against Clinton's involvement in the drug trafficking and money laundering in Arkansas meet their demiss via "suicide" when so many of them were actually murdered?  One gentleman, in particular stands out:  He was shot in the back of the head, decapitated, burned, and thrown atop a pile of trash...his death was ruled a "SUICIDE" by the coronor who was a close buddy of Clinton.  Tell, me, how could this poor man do all of these things to himself?  It is IMPOSSIBLE.  It was this same coroner how labelled the many murders as suicide.  Investigators and police working on the cocaine trafficking and money laundering and the Clinton and Rose Firm involvement also met their demiss by these means.  Don't believe me?? Google "The Clinton Chronicles" free video!!!  The Clintons pulled the wool over our eyes the first time he ran for President--Shame on THEM!!  They continued to pull the wool over our eyes for his reelection...Shame on THEM AND US!! They continue to pull the wool over our eyes once again during this election year---Same on THEM!!  And the greatest shame is that WE continue to buy into their lies, distortions, fraud, and filthy politics!!  The Clintons brought great SHAME to the Office of the Presidency, the Oval Office, OUR country, OUR citizens,and the Democrat Party.  They continue to bring shame to each of these arenas and it is really shameful that so many people lap up their crapola like a bunch of crazed and starving dogs!!!! Absolutely shameful!!
Sounds to me a lot like the crying moment before New Hampshire. There is a film out about the real Hillary Clinton, but her campaign has been successful in having a judge not allowing it to be released
“I think that we’ll have a unified Democratic Party once we have a nominee,” she said. “No matter how passionately either my supporters or Senator Obama’s supporters feel about us, they have much more in common in terms of what we want in the country than we do with Senator McCain and the Republicans”

How dellusion can Sen. Clinton be.  She has damaged the party beyond redemption.  I will never forget, never forgive, never get over it.  I will teach  my grandchildren the lie the Democratic Party, how they have betrayed us, used us, and they threw us away.  

My progeny will know trust no one in the Democratic Party.  They will change the rules, they are not for us.  They are just as oppressive as the Republicans.  I will point to this elections and the truths therein.

Black Americans have witnessed this election, we as a people have paid closer attention to this election than any before.  You cannot hope to get away with this.
It is my wtrong belief Hilliary and her camp conspired with Rev Wright in an effort to undermine Senator Obama's nomination for President.  If, in fact, this is the case, it a filthy and ill-conceived way to win the nomination by Hilliary.  This should be investigated.  The proof in the pudding for me is the fact that it was Hilliary's supporter, backer, and activist that set up the speaking arrangements for Wright...she was talking with him immediately before he gave his first speech, where he loudly and quite angrily stated, "Barack Obama, I am coming after you!!"  What did he mean by this??  He meant exactly what he said, he was aiming to destroy Senator Obama!!  Yes, I believe there is a conspiracy between Hillary, her camp, and the rev.  Remember, Bill called and on the rev and invited him to join him in Washington during the outing of his sexual escapades with Monica in the Oval Office.  Bill sent him a "THANK YOU" letter, specifically thanking him for his support and prayers.  I believe the bond between the Clintons and the rev run much deeper than the media and the Clintons are portraying!.  

We must all remember the destruction of people associated with the Clintons who got in their way.  We must ask, how is it that people in the many scandals in which the Clintons were involved ended up in prison or died from questionable accidents and alledged suicides while Bill was atty gen and gov of Arkansas??  Why did so many people who were ready to testify against Clinton's involvement in the drug trafficking and money laundering in Arkansas meet their demiss via "suicide" when so many of them were actually murdered?  One gentleman, in particular stands out:  He was shot in the back of the head, decapitated, burned, and thrown atop a pile of trash...his death was ruled a "SUICIDE" by the coronor who was a close buddy of Clinton.  Tell, me, how could this poor man do all of these things to himself?  It is IMPOSSIBLE.  It was this same coroner how labelled the many murders as suicide.  Investigators and police working on the cocaine trafficking and money laundering and the Clinton and Rose Firm involvement also met their demiss by these means.  Don't believe me?? Google "The Clinton Chronicles" free video!!!  The Clintons pulled the wool over our eyes the first time he ran for President--Shame on THEM!!  They continued to pull the wool over our eyes for his reelection...Shame on THEM AND US!! They continue to pull the wool over our eyes once again during this election year---Same on THEM!!  And the greatest shame is that WE continue to buy into their lies, distortions, fraud, and filthy politics!!  The Clintons brought great SHAME to the Office of the Presidency, the Oval Office, OUR country, OUR citizens,and the Democrat Party.  They continue to bring shame to each of these arenas and it is really shameful that so many people lap up their crapola like a bunch of crazed and starving dogs!!!! Absolutely shameful!!
Focus on what affects your life in the next 4 years and don't be distracted by media that in concert is attempting to divert your attention to trivials like a flag pin. Here are very valid reasons why Sentator Obama should become the president. He is a man of great legislative actions, and accomplishments. During the first 8 years of his elected service Obama sponsored over 820 bills. Just in 2 years in U.S. Senate, Senator Obama has written 890 bills and co-sponsored another 1096 including ; **the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 (became law), **The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act,(became law), **The 2007 Government Ethics Bill,(became law), Compare this with Clintons total of 20 bills in six years in the Senate 15 of them for naming courthouses,  and post offices or honoring individuals & places. Decide for yourselves which one of the two is more experienced.


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