Fire destroys Clinton Indiana office

Pete - Albany, NY — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:43:20 GMT

Here's an AP story on this fire...

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jrHOoVTKCqZW43VMFSYCtpWm-jvQD8VVMIVG0

For those who don't feel like reading it, a spokesperson for the Terre Haute Fire Department says there are no indications that it was arson...

...but I suspect some bloggers will assume otherwise.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:44:10 GMT

...and coincidentally, the Clinton campaign had just taken out a new property insurance policy on that headquarters.

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Pat Huntington NY — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:44:39 GMT

Obama is behind this.

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Jamil, Dearborn, MI — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:45:46 GMT

Well hopefully her insurance premiums aren't one of the bills she's been ignoring.

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boogeyman, mamaroneck, ny — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:46:56 GMT

Hillary, you have to pay your rent and bills. Arson will not be accepted.

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Amen — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:48:41 GMT

Obama is behind this.
Pat Huntington NY (Sent Friday, April 11, 2008 10:44 AM)

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God bless the stupid...he made so many of them!

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Dave, Pasadena, CA — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:49:21 GMT

It's 3:00 am and the White House is on fire. Did anyone notice? Or are you just waiting for the phone to ring?

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Nashville_fan — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:49:32 GMT

Glad no one was hurt. . . sounds like it could have been much worse if someone hadn't notified the people inside.

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JohnnyU, WA State — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:51:07 GMT

Sincerely glad everyone got out safely.

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Diane from Illinois — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:53:41 GMT

This will somehow be Obama's fault, too.....watch the cockroaches come out of the woodwork.

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Stewart, Bethesda, MD — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:56:12 GMT

C'MON OBAMA SUPPOTERS, SURELY YOU DRONES CAN BE MORE CYNICAL THAN THIS....... I'M WAITING TO SEE MORE EXULTING.

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Obama is a Typical Crooked Cooke County Politician — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:57:54 GMT

I'm thinking the same thing Pat.
The authorities in Indiana should question Obama volunteers.
It wouldn't surpise me if the scumbags were responsible for it.

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Thursday — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:59:15 GMT

Amen,

I think that Pat was joking. Although you never know.

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Obama seen at last- No Pa.for you we care here. — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:59:51 GMT

I am so disappointed but it sure shows the nature of Obama people. If this is what you stand for and with God Bless America. I am a Hillary supporter but trust me if it had been an Obama mishap I would have been relieved no one hurt and my first reaction would not have been evil intent to him. If this is what Obamanians are glad I am for Hillary and will always be.I am glad no one hurt but feel awful for those haveing to fix the mess.Thank you for the story could you keep us informed?Come on Pa help us get rid of him Hillary BIG win

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John Shreffler, Brookline, MA — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:00:06 GMT

And then there's the Andy Borowitz take on this up at his website.

http://www.borowitzreport.com/default.asp

...A spokesman for the Clinton campaign said that the 2007 tax returns of Mrs. Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, went up in flames along with everything else.

...“Based on our initial investigation, it looks like gasoline was poured all over the tax returns and then set ablaze,” said THFD spokesman Tracy Klujian. “Whoever did this has experience in destroying records.”

While the Terre Haute police have yet to name any suspects in the inferno, an eyewitness to the fire said he saw a “person in a yellow pantsuit with black trimming” fleeing the building moments after the campaign headquarters caught on fire.

At a press conference in Pittsburgh, Mrs. Clinton said that the incineration of her tax records was “a great personal loss,” adding, “I was so looking forward to sharing them with the American people.”

Mrs. Clinton cut her press conference short after a protracted coughing fit, complaining of smoke inhalation.

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Obama is a LIAR, a CHEAT, and a THIEF — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:00:08 GMT

Diane, the cockroaches already came out of the woodwork when Obama announced his candidacy.
Why dont you just admit that he's a typically corrupt Cooke County, Il politician...and be on your way.

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Noel, Hot Springs, AR — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:03:27 GMT

That's one way to get out of paying rent

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Hillary 08 — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:03:28 GMT

Diane from Illinois I think it might be where your from but you sure dont know cockroaches cause you keep protecting your golden boy.Pathetic. Even new low for you calling names is par for Obama of course. Thanks for reminding us why we like Hillary so much

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the Pajama Pundit — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:06:19 GMT

C'MON OBAMA SUPPOTERS, SURELY YOU DRONES CAN BE MORE CYNICAL THAN THIS....... I'M WAITING TO SEE MORE EXULTING.

Stewart, Bethesda, MD (Sent Friday, April 11, 2008 10:56 AM)
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This is just sad. Just because someone supports Obama does not mean that they would wish pain, destruction or possibly even death on ANYONE. Why would you try to instigate Obama supporters to suggest that they would like to see someone in the Clinton campaign get hurt? Unbelievable. This is evidence of someone with an ugly soul.

I am an Obama supporter and I too am sincerely thankful that nobody was injured.

http://thepajamapundit.com/

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End Game — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:07:09 GMT

What documents are they trying to conceal? This reminds one of Rose law firm files.

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Lesley, Baltimore, MD — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:08:39 GMT

Jesus H. Christ people! The polar ice is melting, species are disappearing, genocide and more and we're fighting over which Dem we support? C'mon. Get it together ad get rid of the hatred.

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Some civility please, NY — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:12:06 GMT

Time for a little rationality here: All of us should be thankful that noone in that building was hurt. Come on people -- stuff like this is not really funny.

But get real Clinton people -- glad noone was hurt but a little rationality and reality about this wouldn't hurt - stop with the wild theories and accusations.

For Pat -- your joke was pretty funny -- if that's what it was supposed to be.

Obama '08

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Diane from Illinois — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:12:27 GMT

Please remind ME of why you like Hillary so much! Is it her LIES? Ducking non existent sniper-fire? Is it her growing bank acoount from shady business deals? Is it her husband? Is is how she represents woman? Is it her honesty? What is it? Please tell me WHY! I'd love to hear the reasons.

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Hussein — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:13:40 GMT

I can hear Billary supporters now: Well, you know, her opponent has outspent her here by blah blah bla, and set her office on fire!

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Pat Huntington NY — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:13:49 GMT

Amen,

I think that Pat was joking. Although you never know.
Thursday (Sent Friday, April 11, 2008 10:59 AM)

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Yes, I was joking...but you know someone else was going to say it. I think it was just a bad stroke of luck. There were two staffers there who I am sure would've seen something or someone if the fire was started by a third party.

Instead of nasty comments from some, you should all be thanking the firefighters for saving the lives of the two staffers, and being happy they were not hurt. If this was Obama's headquarters, you know us Hillary supporters would be thinking the same.

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Tammy, Greensboro, NC — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:14:05 GMT

She should take it as a hint from God.

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Sick of corruption, sick of the Clintons — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:18:34 GMT

Politics aside, we should all be thankful that no one was hurt.

Still, wouldn't it be ironic, if it turns out that the fire was set by the same 4 FALN terrorists that Bubba pardoned when his term ended?

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Melissa, Columbus, OH — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:20:02 GMT

Thank goodness no one was hurt. The Clinton campaign has already dealt with the tragedy of the police officer who died in Texas.

I am thinking those two campaign workers are grateful to be alive this morning, not thinking about what the blogs are saying today.

The two campaign workers are in MY thoughts and prayers.

Obama girl in Ohio

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Frank — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:20:33 GMT

Liar, Liar, pants (suit) on fire !

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brandon — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:21:22 GMT

Come on people... This is NOT a political story.

Obama People: This is not just another sign, that the Clinton Camp is "going up in flames"

Clinton People: Team Obama is not behind this. Why would the team who is winning do something that ruin them forever.

Let's all calm down and be thankful that nobody was hurt, and then go back to the things that really matter in this contest. Like stupid things supporters have said, or trying to figure out who is winning if you only count states with the Letter "N" in their name... you know, the important stuff.

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BL, Cincinnati OH — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:22:56 GMT

Pat Huntington NY,

My post was never approved yesterday by First Read (thread too old?), but I wanted to apologize for jumping on you when you asked about the silly McCain/Rice vs Obama/Clinton (Clinton/Obama) poll.

I had confused you with a different poster who's name is similar and has regularly posted racist, hate speech here against Obama. So I read a tone into your question that wasn't really there.

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Manolete, San Mateo California — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:23:56 GMT

This is how black supremacists behave. Obama Hussein and his religious leader Jeremiah Wright, must be hold accountable for their hate of America and whites.

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RL,Missouri — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:24:46 GMT

Okay, both sides of this debate have just gotten personal and just plain hateful. You sound like a bunch of bickering children. Should be glad no one was hurt.

Vote Democrat regardless who is nominee.

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Unbelievable.San Diego, CA — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:35:16 GMT

Yeah right!
Hillary was looking forward to sharing her tax return info with the areican people. This woman is so full of it...

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CJ — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:38:46 GMT

Paul Miller, come on man...you don't let up do you. Suprising to see some racist remarks appear though. Really getting tired of people finding an excuse for some wierd case of Hannity style reverse racism.

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Nicole, Round Rock, TX — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:45:52 GMT

Any one else find it a coincidence that Clinton had a similar incident happen in Austin,TX around the time of the primary there?

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RuthieM — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:54:03 GMT

Hm, and a firefighter just happened to be driving by...What did someone say about -- insurance?

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bill, okla — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:54:15 GMT

Since this is a non-story...I'd like to congratulate the House of Rep. for blocking another free-trade deal pushed by a president who once said he's never personally known a poor person.

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Linda R. W'Bridge, VA — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:55:58 GMT

Let's use some common sense people. If the Clintons are like many Americans their tax returns are on a computer in a CPAs/H&R Block office or on their laptop at home. A home well guaded by the Secret Service men. Another senario - at the bank in a safety depoist box.

Not sitting on a desk in a small town in Indianna.

Hold it together people. Don't jump to conclusion and just thank God noone was injured or killed.

Go Hillary!!!

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Nobama — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:12:38 GMT

I cannot with a clear conscience vote for Obama.I dislike him as much as his supporters hate the Clinton family.It is time for a third party.My family feels the same way.I knew from the beggining this would be a racist sexist election and with FL and MI out of the way it will not hardly be a fair election.If Michelle is the first lady I will not look at her angry twisted face.I heard that Ophras ratings are sliding since she turned this nominationto a black thing.

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hope, st. paul, Minnesota — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:14:20 GMT

Another way for Clinton camps to get attention.

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John Doe, WA — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:14:41 GMT

It could be the GOP at work too folks.

Or it could just be an accident.

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Jerry S. Oakland, CA — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:21:24 GMT

Filled with explosive anger and hatred, Hillary's supporters may have caused this.

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Pat Huntington NY — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:22:05 GMT

McCain is still fighting the Vietnam War and thought Hillary's Indiana HQ was VietCong and dowsed it with Naipon.

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Christie, Houston — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:28:25 GMT

Why do you think that Obama supporters would want to destoy the very documents that they had reqested Mrs Clinton to make public? This is food for thought.I think Mrs Clinton is hiding something in those tax documents, and she may have requested someone to set them ablaze and to be smart about it so that they can blame Obama.Please Americans, RETHINK!!!!!!!!!!!

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Ed — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:30:50 GMT

I love the way FirstRead almost always hypes anything Obama as totally positive and pounce on Hillary for the simpliest things. Great work.

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ken, jeffersonville,indiana — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:30:51 GMT

Well that just gives her a reason now to not release them before the penn vote. What a good way to keep from releasing them is if they got burned up in a fire. ha ha it never stop amazing me the things she will do to win the office. You Hillary supporters wake up and get behind a real winner. If this don't make you see that this just happen to happen 4 days before her release date. Sounds very suspicious to me

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Thomas, Orlando, Florida — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:32:25 GMT

Well, I used to live in Clinton, IN and the WWII Holocaust museum that was run by a survivor of the Holocaust got burned down by vandals so it wouldn't surprise me if this building was burned down by vandals as well, not necessarily Obama supporters.

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meet me in indiana, indianapolis — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:33:51 GMT

in indiana the obama supporters aren't running as positive of a campaign as they act like they are.

wouldn't surprise me is all i'm saying.

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Mike, Madison, WI — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:34:04 GMT

This event is subtly analogous in so many ways ... the smoke-and-mirror effect the Clintons employ so horribly nowadays; the campaign that is going to take HillBilly down in flames; the climate of hades when Hillary and Bill arrive on that fateful day.
Oh too perfect. And everyone else on this board needs to remember, everyone that doesn't like Hillary is not a stalwart Obama supporter. Many, many people would just rather have anarchy than put a truly shallow, manipulative, and robotic bag like Sen. Clinton at the helm of our great country.

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Fareed, Jacksonville, Florida — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:47:49 GMT

Thank G'd no one was injured or killed. There is no Copy of the Tax Records? Hillary you don't need to share your 2007 Tax Records with the American People, we will conclude they will be simillar to the $109M over seven years you were forced to show. We have seen and heard enough from the Clintons, I'm sorry, this takes the cake. I'm afraid to ask what is next, this is getting serious.

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OBwan, IN — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:54:35 GMT

The most important thing is no one was killed or hurt.

In the course of campaigns buildings do occasionally catch fire - this is not the first nor will it be the last.

Unless the fire report shows otherwise - consider it an accident, without a deity involved.