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Stephen, STL — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:42:14 GMT

The most transparent person in public life?

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Phew.

Now, about those tax returns and donor lists to the Clinton Library...

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Hillary Clinton — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:43:01 GMT

Message to Mark Penn and Howard Wolfson:

Gentlemen, start your spin-gines.

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Megan — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:43:39 GMT

Spoken like a true president! A real uniter! Thank you Senator!

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BL, Cincinnati OH — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:44:32 GMT

"I think I'm probably the most transparent person in public life"

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Transparent... yes, but not in the way you think Hillary. You are the one of the most secretive people around, right up there with George Bush. But you are right, you are very transparent in that we see you for what you are. Well, all but those that are suckered in to the lies you have repeated so often that people now believe them.

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iowan — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:45:58 GMT

"I think I'm probably the most transparent person in public life," she said, citing the many books that had been written about her.

I really hate to jump on the lady, given her fair comments re the Obama speech, but her problem, and her husband's, is that they are not at all transparent---they are manipulative and lack integrity and the failure to provide fundamental data lead to the recurring, and unresolved question of: Who owns Hillary Clinton?

Even in the best case, she cannot help but be influenced by the huge private fortune (as opposed to a sideyard Obama has) bestowed by her public life. her failure to disclose simply feeds the problem.

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Dallas, tx — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:46:02 GMT

I understand why Clinton does not touch too much on the race issue since her campaign has been under scrutiny for some of the border line racial comments that have been made. I feel Obama's speech addressed the pastor issue and educated many on what some of the real racial issues and the history of how they have plagued this country. The problem won't go away entirely but I do believe his speech will give him a lift as it came across honest and heartfelt which is more than I can say for anything Hillary speaks about.

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Fact Check — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:46:59 GMT

What a ridiculous comment about the "many books that have been written about her." George Bush and Dick Cheney have had hundreds of books written about them; doesn't mean we know anything about what our government did the past 8 years.

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adam/Brooklyn New York City — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:47:09 GMT

"I think I'm probably the most transparent person in public life."
-HRC

That's rich.

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Lisa, New Britain, CT — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:47:14 GMT

I thought that her response on race/gender was good, not a misstep in anyway, which is good to see.

I think, though, that she is being disengenuous on the issue of Mich. revoting as she has been all over the place on that one (the Jan primary doesn't count, we need a revote, count the votes as is, and now apparently back to we need a revote).

I really do hope we can stay on issues (I don't mind discussion on race and gender barriers/politics and it might be absolutely necessary at that point but not to the point that we lose site of the other big issues facing this country.)

Obama 08

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Billy, MI — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:47:28 GMT

How can she say that her plan is not a best case scenario? She does not know what will be going on then. If the military commanders say they need to alter her withdrawal plan, will she not listen to them? We already have a president that doesn't listen to military leaders. We don't need another one.

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Sierra, SF — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:47:43 GMT

'..."I think I'm probably the most transparent person in public life," she said, citing the many books that had been written about her....'

Carl Berstein's book called her 'soulless'
That's [retty descriptive

If you're so transparent, why not release your tax returns ?

Why not release the contributor's list for the Clinton 'Library' ?

Why not speak about your REAL ROLE in SCHIP ?

Did you really have anything to do with it ?
or was it Ted Kennedy and Orrin Hatch who crafted SCHIP ?

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Margaret, NYC — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:04:01 GMT

Ahh...Obamabots are spreading the false meme that Hillary is secretive! LOL
After Obama has LIED about his long time relationships with Rezko and Wright - until AFTER he became a front runner.
Of course, the media and MSNBC condoned it.

I don't care how many undemocratic caucuses Obama has won - he's a flawed candidate and many Dems aren't willing to roll the dice on an Experiment.

Plus - walking on Obama's racist eggshells for 4 years isn't enticing.

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RENEA,PLYMOUTH MI — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:04:28 GMT

HILLARY SPEAK: SHAME ON ALL YOU DEMOCRATICS WHO THINK I LIKE TO PLAY BY THE RULES. AFTER ALL IF PRESIDENT BUSH DOES NOT LIKE THE RULES OR LAWS HE BREAKS THEM.SO WHY CANT I DO IT? SHAME ON YOU DEMOCRATICS FOR THINKING I WOULD EVER FIGHT FAIR!

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Amy Andersen, Eden Prairie, MN — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:05:24 GMT

"’I think I'm probably the most transparent person in public life,’ [Clinton] said …”

Now, there’s a troublesome prospect. Say it ain’t so, Hillary.

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John, Morgan Hill, California — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:06:50 GMT

A+ for her response to Obama. D- for claiming to be "the most transparent person in public life".

OK, where are those earmark lists, tax returns and the straight scoop on who fund the Clinton Library?

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Mel, mpls — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:07:24 GMT

I think the Obama supporters need to stop and think about how there is no way he can win. This will not go away since he has made such a big deal on us believing in his judgement on his speech. So now we have use our judgement and see this man for what he really is.
Crying over records of the past just makes you guys look and sound like immature fools. Will it change anything No.
So face reality your candidate will not win.

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A.Brocco,Albuquerque,Nm — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:07:36 GMT

The woman is too emotional, extremely narrow minded, is a lousy listener, has no new ideas, is extremely negative,and, has an extremely over inflated ego. Long story short: She is too IMMATURE to be a president of anything.

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Rochester, NY — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:10:30 GMT

Looks like she was telling the truth when she said it's the Archives who release the info, not her. As soon as they were ready and fully gone through, they were released. So Obama people, stop trying to make something out of nothing and stick to the issues. You complain when people don't stick to the issues with Obama and instead talk about his paster, why not take the high road now and let's talk about the issues. You know why you won't? Because she wins the healthcare issue, she wins the experience issue, she wins ths the economy issue, and both have the same plans for Iraq, so what is left for the Obama supporters, character assassination. She said her Tax records will be released on April 15th and I take her at her word. Unlike Obama who says one thing and his aids say he will do another to foriegn governments.

Sierra, how long have you been a Clinton hater, since the election? Or are you just a right winger who wants to run against Obama? Sierra, you and the rest of the Obama supporters who continue to attack her character make me wonder if you guys are really Democrats. I will go after Obama on his record or if his campaign are telling people the opposite of what he is telling the American people, but I have no doubt that Obama has good character and will not attack him on that, but if you just want to divide the Democrats, then answer me this, why did Obama tell people that he never heard his paster say these things a few days ago, but today he said he did? What should I take from that? BTW, it was a great speech.

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Billy Tx. — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:10:58 GMT

On the subject of Obama's speech I must say as a 49 year old white American who is self employed I was truly proud to have been able to see it on T.V. It was a inspiring speech to a person like me from Texas who remembers the days of the first bus showing up at my school. Congrats to him for having the guts to do it.
And yes I voted for him in Texas and am damn proud of it.
Now to our old buddy HRC.
Please do use all a favor and release all of your documents at once or just go home.
Thank you Barack.

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Fred C Dobbs Sierra Madre, CA — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:12:54 GMT

Barack Obama sought to establish himself in the black community in Chicago by linking himself to the racist Wright. He did this gladly for 20 years and got the benefit of it from the black community.

Now he will suffer for it. He thinks that a 1/2 hour speech can undo 20 years of saying AMEN to the racist pastor Wright. It won't happen despite the MSNBC spinners.

Obama started strong and is finishing weak and he can only thank himself. MSNBC cannot blame the Clintons for this mess. White voters sitting on the fence are jumping off and not in the direction of Obama.

The polls will show in the coming days and weeks that Obama is lost in America and is not electible.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:13:18 GMT

No need in criticzing Hillary any longer. She is a mote point. This race is over and it is time to begin discussing Obama's race against McCain.

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Barbara C., Fort Lauderdale, FL — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:15:16 GMT

I do not think Hillary will pull the troops out of Iraq right away and I would not be surprised if she did not pull them out in two or three years if she is elected president. I think she is moving to the left on this issue, and once in, will listen to Petraeus and the other generals over there. I am willing to bet money on this.

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nely, miami,florida — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:16:13 GMT

obamanuts going crazy NOW!!!!!!!
stay calm you guys you don't have to attack just because she is not the candidate you support when did that become the mature thing to do, take example of your candidate and his speech today and relax because ALL YOU are doing is dividing our democratic party and making this VERY PERSONAL. obam represents unity, correct? WELL SHOW IT!!!!!! just because you don't agree doesn't give you the right to belittle anyone or anything. PLEASE STOP THE DIVISION!!!!!

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Gail, Dayton, OH — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:17:40 GMT

Keep trying to move the goalpost.

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Pete - Albany, NY (Under New Management) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:17:48 GMT

"I think I'm probably the most transparent person in public life."

Too bad you've chosen to keep that "experience" as First Lady so private.

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LB, VA — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:18:20 GMT

Get the duct tape!

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Alexandra — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:18:41 GMT

Obama/Clinton
'08 & '12

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MK,MO — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:19:14 GMT

why don't you cat's at first read post a copy of the agreement that the democratic candidates signed saying florida and michigan were off the table because they would not obey the rules? maybe that would stop all the hen cackling, be sure and highlight the esteemed hillary rodham clinton's signature too.

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Lynn — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:19:56 GMT

"I think I'm probably the most transparent person in public life," she said, citing the many books that had been written about her.
----------------------------------------------------

So that makes HER and Harry Potter.
.
We are tired of the excuses - where are the records ? Where are the tax returns?

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Steven, Merrillville, Indiana — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:20:06 GMT

Please tell me how someone can vote for, Hillary? I need to know!
-secretive
-partisan
-shady campaign tactics
-no experience
-has always been and is mired in scandal

PLEASE TELL ME!

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Will — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:20:21 GMT

The Clinton campagin was not the first to bring up race in the media as many of the Obama people and the media has told. It was Michelle Obama in November of 2007 that indicated Blacks needed to wake up - and support Obama. As is blacks had some type of requirement to support him becasue he was black. The chickens have come home to roost for Obama. It was their campagin that injected race into this campaign - and blamed Bill Clinton for it. There was a reason they did this. The only way they could win SC was to put a divide in the historical black support the Clinton was had. The media picked up on this - and made Bill Clinton into a racist demon. Their plan has backfired. I hope the media - keeps asking the tough questions - why now did he take this racist preacher off his campaign?

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Irwin, Thousand Oaks, CA — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:21:21 GMT

It's too bad that Valerie Plame and Joe Wilson support Hillary, especially she authorized the war. Nobody's apparently going to get out quickly enough and without conditions, so all we can do is punish the culprits who killed all those Americans and Iraquis. At least with Barack there's some hope! We've all seen the Clinton show before and we know the smoke and mirrors there; just more divisive government, only with a slightly more progressive twist.

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voice of reason, PA — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:21:48 GMT

Well it is true, she has no choice but be transparent. At least I know what's in her closet. And she does not preach holier than thou.

Do you guys know even a shadow of Obama's closet?

Some of which are only showing up now. I wasn't in the pew - no wait (after evidence shown) I was there but I didn't agree with Wright even if I stayed in that group for 20 years and had my kids listen to his hateful message. Oh and yes, I can unite. I have a mind of my own. Give me a break!!!

I am glad that Valerie and Joseph Wilson are finally showing up in the campaign. These two are true American heroes.

I dare MSNBC to post this for a change.

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No to Obama — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:23:29 GMT

The more I see on here the more I understand why I would Never vote for him. Uniter ya right . You supporters cannt find fault with the issues so you personally attack Hillary and dont even know why.You are a pathetic group and are costing us a lot of votes for this party. You dont want unity in fall is that it??Your doing a great job.Well lets talk about why Obama lied about hearing these things( of his pastor) when before he didnt. Like NAFTA no meeting oh ok there was no talk on NAFTA oh ok yes there was.This is the judgement and honesty we want ,not.How will he help our image in the world when we cannt even believe him here.How will Farrakhan and Wright help us globally become trusted and well thought of??No

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Chad, Grand Rapids, Mi — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:24:25 GMT

Did anyone get the feeling that she is nervous about the information getting ready to come out?

I think we are getting ready to be "shocked" and "awed"

Obama's speech... WOW...

The people that have negative stuff to say about that speech... simply didn't read it or are not intelligent enough to understand it... WOW!

Michigan and Florida... oh well. My state has a great Governor to thank for this - Funny how both Governors are HRC supporters... HMMMMMMMM!!!!

Obama 08'

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Mo — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:25:08 GMT

She is one of the most transparent because so much has been written about her, fools! That's what she meant.

Now that Obama has Farrakahn and his racist pastor (for 20 years and yet he says he did not know of his hate-filled comments, is he trying to give us all a wink-wink?)pray he never is elected.

Go Hill, Go!

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Pat Huntington NY — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:25:15 GMT

Obamabots - I ask you, what else must she disclose? Her bra size? Her pantyhose size? Her average weekly bowel movements? Give it a friggn break already.

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Joyce ,Texas — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:25:36 GMT

I have to hmmmmmmm on the transparent comment.Americans KNOW that is not true.As for Obamas speech ,it had to happen sooner or later ,and it was a WONDERFUL speech!I think that if Americans will understand the implications of his not disowning the pastor and remaining loyal to his church,it shows that he WILL remain loyal and faithfull to THIS COUNTRY and Americans ,dispite our political screw-ups and our faults!UNITY !,it's a word I use often ,and unless this country unites as ONE unbiased country , we WILL fail at insuring a decent future for our coming generations.And we do need to get back on track concerning the main isssues this country faces as a UNITED country.

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Aaron, Rhode Island — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:26:40 GMT

I'm a Obama supporter, and I've been pretty critical of what I thought was race bating coming from the Clinton campaign. That being said, I really do appreciate her words today. I thought it showed alot of class on her part. Hopefully this a sign of things to come, and both sides can calm down.

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Hillary 08 — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:30:14 GMT

****WOMAN FOR HILLARY****

GO HILLARY !!
GO GIRL !!

YOUR THE BEST!

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DC — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:31:13 GMT

Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me

http://hughhewitt.townhall.com/talkradio/transcripts/Transcript.aspx?ContentGuid=ae522a49-6c82-4791-a76e-44ebb718bf32

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Reality Check, Please — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:32:13 GMT

Transparent, really, that's what she thinks, wow. Just when I didn't think she could be more out of touch with reality. Probably thinks Bill doesn't cheat on here either.

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Bette, Torrance CA — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:32:28 GMT

Hillary can't let an Obama moment go by without trying to wrap herself in it -- the discussion was about race, Mrs. Clinton and you marginalize even that by getting your own agenda in. But, for the most transparent person in the universe (rofl, lol, omfg gasp, aaauauugugugugugughghhhh) this humility is to be expected. Health care reform in America wouldn't be a campaign issue in 2008, it would have been reality in 1993 had Mrs. Clinton been 1/10th as transparent and inclusive as she now claims. The Clintons' recasting of American History so that they play the only key roles in their lifetimes is stunning.
Submitted by: Joan of Arc (Hey, I said I'm her, it must be true)

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Daniel, Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:33:08 GMT

The over the top Hillary bashing on this blog is getting so completely out of control. It is wrong on so many levels to attack her on such personal terms. I don't think I am alone in my feelings and before I stop reading this blog I would like to know if anyone else feels the same way and what you think we can or should do about it? Thanks

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Cathi, Oregon — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:34:46 GMT

Oh, Hillary, can you say EARMARKS? Most transparent, eh? Bet we never see those because she's "so busy."

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Fae Fargo, ND — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:36:16 GMT

I respect her so much. She is mature and not a liar like Obama. President Clinton also has done alot for the black polulation and to have Obama turn that into fabrication and lies is not something a future president should do. I especially after watching Obama's speech today would never vote for him. The Republicans would love to tear him apart.

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thelma Goldtein — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:36:38 GMT

My reason for supporting Hillary Clinton was that if you followed her career she has been consistent in her commitment to public service and would make a more knowledgeable president then Barack Obama who I feel is no where near ready to assume the responsibilities that he would have to face. It has nothing to do with rac.

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AndyL — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:36:45 GMT

Obama: Presidential, intelligent, Statesman
Hillary: Whining, spinning, devious Harpy

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Frederick, Woodbury, MN — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:39:14 GMT

So the National Archives have finally released her appointment records. Does that make anyone happy? Nope. More blood is needed it seems. For years the the special prosecutor Ken Starr dug and dug into the Clintons lives. And she was not found guilty of one dang thing. So just what are we looking for here? Everyone makes it seem like the Clintons sat down with Turbo-tax one day and did their returns. They have to have extremely complicated taxes, and no doubt have professionals doing their taxes. As to prior years I am sure there is nothing to reveal other than the fact that Bill has been a very successful ex=Presidnet. Hillary has been pretty busy lately. Give her a little slack. I would bet that her activities as reflected in her appointment schedules show a lot more involvement in domestic and international affairs than either Laura or Barbara Bush, or Nancy Reagan. So what is point? For 35 years she has been involved in many things which give her a heck of a lot more experience than the average person and I am sorry to say a much broader spectrum of activities than Mr. Obama.

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Diamond — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:39:30 GMT

These people are real idiots. Who do they think they're foooling?

"This Administration misled Congress and the American people with their misuse of intelligence,"

If you can find some reason to give Hillary a pass for authorizing the war, why are Republicans wrong for finding some reason to give Bush and McCain a pass?

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Nashville_fan — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:41:27 GMT

"I think I'm probably the most transparent person in public life"

Um, yeah . . . probably not.

"The book and writing and words about me will continue to fill many archives and warehouses across the world"

I just thought this sentence was priceless . . . what else is there to say? :)

27 more days until "the Clintons" release their tax returns . . .

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DeniseGA — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:43:00 GMT

Wow, she is off her meds again! She changes everyday.

Supporters want to bash Obama, but refuse to look at Clinton

We don't like what we already know about her role in politics, and is afraid of what we don't know!

That is why we won't vote for her!

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nuanced — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:43:52 GMT

Wilson touched on his own experience in the lead up to the war. "It is totally unfair and misleading to try and characterize George Bush's war as Hillary Clinton's responsibility,"

This is called a "straw man" argument. If kids were still taught Civics as I was taught in school they would have learned that it was one of the tricks of unscrupulous politicians. You put forth a ridiculous argument that you say your opponent is making, even though he is not, and then shoot it down.

Next lessons kids will be the "bandwagon effect" followed by the "big lie." I am sure some examples will appear.

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Bryan — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:44:25 GMT

It's funny how Hillary tries to relate her campaign to every issue. The speech was on Race and while gender was mentioned in the speech, Hillary has not received the firestorm of attacks based on gender that Obama has faced based on race. The Obama camp definitely has not played the "gender card" like the Clintons have played the "race card."

In terms of transparency, the Clinton Library may have held back her first lady calendar but who is delaying the tax returns? With her resources, it's difficult to believe that it should take this long to produce them. It's taking her longer to produce tax returns than it took FEMA to help the Hurricane Katrina survivors.

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Easter — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:46:07 GMT

Hillary is as transparent as MUD. While Obama is green in this and new to the campaign trail, I truly believe he really wants to be able to serve all people regardless to their race. If we were to put any of the current and past presidents under a microscope, the "skeletons" in the closet would make us shudder. Hillary is well-versed and has "Bill" behind her guiding her on how to play the game. Unfortunately, at 3:00 a.m. when the commercial is asking who do you want to answer your phone, I see this scenario of Hillary: (1) Hillary won't be able to answer the phone because she'll be out looking for Bill to return home; and/or (2) she's already awake because she's wondering where Bill is. She won't be able to focus.

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slick — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:51:00 GMT

"I'm Like, you know, the most, you know, transparent person, you know" Woman get a vocabulary!!!!!!

you know!

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will jones, riverside, ca — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:51:01 GMT

this whole controversy contradicts what America is SUPPOSED to stand for. obama is actually criticized for his close friendship with somebody that exercises one of his inalienable rights. FREE SPEECH.

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Ken in Atlanta — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:51:04 GMT

If we're defining transparent as someone whom we "can see through" meaning whose actions don't confuse us from seeing her underlying motivations, win at all costs, then she's right. She is the most transparent, a self-serving and destructive element in the Democratic party whose slash and burn tactics are impossible to miss.

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JWE — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:52:30 GMT

Where are the tax filings? Not a mention of those. Tim Russert is waiting for them at NBC.

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Pat Huntington NY — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:52:46 GMT

All I can say is...I can't eat a speech!

Nothing but words....

Will he "speech" his way to protect us from terrorists?

Will he "speech" economy out of recession?

Will he "speech" universal health care?

Will he "speech" us to energy independence?

Will he "speech" us to lower gas prices?

Will he "speech" us to better education?

Whatever...

Obama - I have a Dream!

Hillary - I have solutions!

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Cindy Souza, Dublin, CA. — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:54:31 GMT

How quickly everyone forgets the 90's when this country was it it's peak of economic strength.
Let's not forget that Bill Clinton opened his private office in Harlem when he left office.
Whenever members of the Congressional Black Caucus needed extra clout to help them with black-related legislation, they turned to Clinton. When black leaders needed a powerful voice to add weight to a symbolic gesture, such as the commemoration of a civil-rights cause or an event, they called Clinton. When they needed a keynote speaker for this or that gala, they called Clinton.
Obama is a RISK Clinton is a Guarantee.

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Randy — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:54:37 GMT

Wow, where to start on this? "Transparent", I suppose can be read any number of ways - if she means that she's the candidate with the least amount of substance, who will change her position with the changing winds, then, sure I'll give her "transparent."

On a more substantive note, First Read really should try a bit harder to actually report on these speeches, rather than accepting what a candidate says as gospel. The Clintons constantly say that the records issue was completely in the hands of the Archives, which is patently false. Their lawyer has reviewed the documents, and has claimed executive privilege/national security issues on certain of them. This is not quite the straightforward process that she claims it is, nor is it completely beyond the Clintons' control.

That's contrasted, of course, with the tax returns and library donors, which are totally within their control to disclose and which they've chosen not to.

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MBM, Chicago, IL — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:55:21 GMT

If Hillary is so transparent, where did the Peter Paul $1.2 million contribution go? Why not resolve that legal issue before the convention so that we know you and/or Bill won't be convicted?