Comments on: Clinton targets Obama backer's botched interview http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: S Williams http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572327 S Williams Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:27:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572327 All Hillary ever says is <b>"I fought for this, I fought for that".</b> Fighting for something is NOT the same as ACCOMPLISHING something. Never once does she site a bill that she sponsored and got pushed through both houses. <b>Name one bill that she authored, and got it pushed through to become law!!</b> But I can name quite a few that she voted on that hurt us, such the war, the bankruptcy bill, NAFTA addendums etc. On top of that, she grandstanded and called Gen Petraeus a liar in front of the entire world!! And SHE wants to be commander in chief???!!!!! All Hillary ever says is

"I fought for this, I fought for that".

Fighting for something is NOT the same as ACCOMPLISHING something. Never once does she site a bill that she sponsored and got pushed through both houses.

Name one bill that she authored, and got it pushed through to become law!!

But I can name quite a few that she voted on that hurt us, such the war, the bankruptcy bill, NAFTA addendums etc.

On top of that, she grandstanded and called Gen Petraeus a liar in front of the entire world!!

And SHE wants to be commander in chief???!!!!!

]]> By: Nick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572325 Nick Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:26:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572325 I can't think of anything any of them accomplished. McCain, Huckabee, Obama, Clinton. And I know Clinton the best out of all of them, having lived in NJ and having to hear the NY news every night. I don't watch MSNBC though. They're just as bad a Fox News in my opinion. And besides, how do we know this person who was representing Obama just is supporting Obama because he doesn't like Hillary? I'm sure people out there are voting for a person based on if they like them, or don't like the other. And what, it was somebody from Texas? He may not care what Obama has or hasn't done. He may just not like Hillary. And he's worrying about his own state, the Nafta superhighway ring a bell, not a real favorite down there I here. Maybe it was a bad choice to have somebody from Texas speak for you. But do the candidates choose who they get to have on? Probably not. And regarding election coverage, it was a good idea. They had somebody from Ohio for her, and somebody from Texas for him. And those are the next battle grounds in this primary season. So, they picked somebody based solely on location, and nothing else. Potus 08 does the same thing on XM, talk to governors who are supporting both, and half the time they sound like bumbling baffoons. But they care about their party, and their own state. And really, that's it. I can't think of anything any of them accomplished.
McCain, Huckabee, Obama, Clinton. And I know Clinton the best out of all of them, having lived in NJ and having to hear the NY news every night.

I don't watch MSNBC though. They're just as bad a Fox News in my opinion.

And besides, how do we know this person who was representing Obama just is supporting Obama because he doesn't like Hillary? I'm sure people out there are voting for a person based on if they like them, or don't like the other.
And what, it was somebody from Texas? He may not care what Obama has or hasn't done. He may just not like Hillary. And he's worrying about his own state, the Nafta superhighway ring a bell, not a real favorite down there I here.

Maybe it was a bad choice to have somebody from Texas speak for you. But do the candidates choose who they get to have on? Probably not. And regarding election coverage, it was a good idea. They had somebody from Ohio for her, and somebody from Texas for him. And those are the next battle grounds in this primary season. So, they picked somebody based solely on location, and nothing else. Potus 08 does the same thing on XM, talk to governors who are supporting both, and half the time they sound like bumbling baffoons. But they care about their party, and their own state. And really, that's it.

]]> By: Shane, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572323 Shane, NY Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:26:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572323 Ok Obama was involved in the Senate's drive for improved border security and immigration reform. In 2005, he co-sponsored the "Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act" introduced by Sen. John McCain(interesting right). I'm just starting, he was also involved in adding three amendments to Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act in 2006. There was "Lugar-Obama" which expands the Nunn-Lugar cooperative threat reduction concept to conventional weapons, including shoulder-fired missiles and anti-personnel mines. There was the "Coburn-Obama Transparency Act" which provided oversight for our government website and where funds were being allocated(keeping them honest). He is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee which focused on trying to curb wmd's. Obama worked with Russ Feingold to eliminate gifts of travel on corporate jets by lobbyists to members of Congress and require disclosure of bundled campaign contributions under the "Honest Leadership and Open Government Act". Sounds like he is just talking about fighting lobbyist. He also introduced the "Iraq War De-Escalation Act" to put a cap on our troops. He sponsored 2008 Defense Authorization Act which provided safeguards for our disabled veterans(he cares about our troops). So I think we can stop talking about his experience now. Seems like he did a lot in Congress. Ok Obama was involved in the Senate's drive for improved border security and immigration reform. In 2005, he co-sponsored the "Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act" introduced by Sen. John McCain(interesting right). I'm just starting, he was also involved in adding three amendments to Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act in 2006. There was "Lugar-Obama" which expands the Nunn-Lugar cooperative threat reduction concept to conventional weapons, including shoulder-fired missiles and anti-personnel mines. There was the "Coburn-Obama Transparency Act" which provided oversight for our government website and where funds were being allocated(keeping them honest). He is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee which focused on trying to curb wmd's. Obama worked with Russ Feingold to eliminate gifts of travel on corporate jets by lobbyists to members of Congress and require disclosure of bundled campaign contributions under the "Honest Leadership and Open Government Act". Sounds like he is just talking about fighting lobbyist. He also introduced the "Iraq War De-Escalation Act" to put a cap on our troops. He sponsored 2008 Defense Authorization Act which provided safeguards for our disabled veterans(he cares about our troops). So I think we can stop talking about his experience now. Seems like he did a lot in Congress.

]]> By: upset http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572322 upset Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:26:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572322 I think that the America people need to open their eyes! This is history for both Clinton and Obama. But we need a person that can fight for us ALL Hillary Clinton is that person. She has always been proud of her country! unlike MS OBama that just now in her adult life she is proud. Wake people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think that the America people need to open their eyes! This is history for both Clinton and Obama. But we need a person that can fight for us ALL Hillary Clinton is that person. She has always been proud of her country! unlike MS OBama that just now in her adult life she is proud. Wake people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: oh no she didn't http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572308 oh no she didn't Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:25:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572308 Stop the presses this is big news. Only to a sorry excuse of a campaign. I can see why you are losing. Stop the presses this is big news. Only to a sorry excuse of a campaign. I can see why you are losing.

]]> By: Josie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572306 Josie Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:25:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572306 Senator Obama is a follower not a leader he follows everyone else`s campaign strategies and speeches.And his wife `s statement was director toward White America Senator Obama is a follower not a leader he follows everyone else`s campaign strategies and speeches.And his wife `s statement was director toward White America

]]> By: king http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572307 king Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:25:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572307 i know you hillary fans are angry.but face it.this is the voters speaking.an it seems to me that her supporters,is as negative as she is.owe an the acomplishment of obama is tha he is goin to be president.deal with it. i know you hillary fans are angry.but face it.this is the voters speaking.an it seems to me that her supporters,is as negative as she is.owe an the acomplishment of obama is tha he is goin to be president.deal with it.

]]> By: Monsur http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572305 Monsur Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:25:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572305 Obama should run for Priest not for President. Obama should run for Priest not for President.

]]> By: Philip http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572304 Philip Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:25:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572304 I can name an accomplishment: Senator Obama released his tax returns. I can name an accomplishment:
Senator Obama released his tax returns.

]]> By: angelica http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572303 angelica Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:25:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572303 Ay que Hilary, you need to move aside and put your energy in helping beat those republicans. I keep sticking up for you saying what a tough and smart lady you are but you have now turned me off. Ay que Hilary, you need to move aside and put your energy in helping beat those republicans. I keep sticking up for you saying what a tough and smart lady you are but you have now turned me off.

]]> By: jessafina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572302 jessafina Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:25:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572302 i'm guessing that 99% of the people in this country don't even know what senators even DO. In terms of Clinton's record, most of what she's done in the senate include things like : • Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda • Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death • Name post office after John A. O'Shea Very little substance in her record. Seriously, folks. More important than these things are qualities like: exhibiting good judgement, transparency in our government (and in our official's personal lives... um, may we see your tax returns, Hil? Oh... and who funded the Clinton LIbrary?) Barack Obama is not perfect, but he has what it takes to get this country off their behinds and moving in a new and positive direction. No more Clintons. They are tainted. They are ego maniacs. They are old news. Wake up, people. Aim Higher. VOTE OBAMA. i'm guessing that 99% of the people in this country don't even know what senators even DO. In terms of Clinton's record, most of what she's done in the senate include things like :
• Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda
• Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death
• Name post office after John A. O'Shea
Very little substance in her record. Seriously, folks. More important than these things are qualities like:
exhibiting good judgement, transparency in our government (and in our official's personal lives... um, may we see your tax returns, Hil? Oh... and who funded the Clinton LIbrary?)
Barack Obama is not perfect, but he has what it takes to get this country off their behinds and moving in a new and positive direction. No more Clintons. They are tainted. They are ego maniacs. They are old news. Wake up, people. Aim Higher. VOTE OBAMA.

]]> By: James Moore http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572301 James Moore Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:25:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572301 How about 10 STRAIGHT primary/caucus VICTORIES! How about 10 STRAIGHT primary/caucus VICTORIES!

]]> By: TB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572300 TB Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:25:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572300 Clinton likes to say "it's about picking a president" well sunshine...I think the American People have picked a president...well at least a nominee for president. Just because you choose to ignore the pick doesn't mean the pick gets changed. Clinton likes to say "it's about picking a president" well sunshine...I think the American People have picked a president...well at least a nominee for president. Just because you choose to ignore the pick doesn't mean the pick gets changed.

]]> By: Plymouth Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572289 Plymouth Jim Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:24:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572289 The Clinton Campaign, and the McCain campaign it seems, will spend the next weeks spending money, time, and TV exposure trying any and all tactics to discredit Obama. Much of it, like this discussion of legislative "where's the beef?" has merit. The problem for them is that the electorate has had it with them. Much like the early public perception of candidate Ronald Reagan as a former b-level actor, spouting only platitudes...But the public wanted CHANGE, and they were willing to suspend their disbeilief of his intellect to embrace his "message" of a return of American pride during a recession and hostage crisis. Obama represents this kind of spirit and change, and it seems, increasingly, that the old style politics of trying to discredit him by Clinton and McCain cannot stop this train. The Clinton Campaign, and the McCain campaign it seems, will spend the next weeks spending money, time, and TV exposure trying any and all tactics to discredit Obama. Much of it, like this discussion of legislative "where's the beef?" has merit. The problem for them is that the electorate has had it with them.

Much like the early public perception of candidate Ronald Reagan as a former b-level actor, spouting only platitudes...But the public wanted CHANGE, and they were willing to suspend their disbeilief of his intellect to embrace his "message" of a return of American pride during a recession and hostage crisis. Obama represents this kind of spirit and change, and it seems, increasingly, that the old style politics of trying to discredit him by Clinton and McCain cannot stop this train.

]]> By: Robbie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572283 Robbie Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:24:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572283 After the fool that Bill has made of himself, I would think that Hillary's camp would be very hesitant to attack surrogates. And really, how can a supporter who appears before a camera for his own political benefits reflect badly on a candidate who has no control over that supporter's learning curve? I am beginning to think that the media is trying to stoke the fires of this campaign by working to generate issues. Face it, CNN has not had this kind of audience since 9/11. After the fool that Bill has made of himself, I would think that Hillary's camp would be very hesitant to attack surrogates. And really, how can a supporter who appears before a camera for his own political benefits reflect badly on a candidate who has no control over that supporter's learning curve? I am beginning to think that the media is trying to stoke the fires of this campaign by working to generate issues. Face it, CNN has not had this kind of audience since 9/11.

]]> By: Obama's Bandwagon and its Delusions http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572281 Obama's Bandwagon and its Delusions Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:24:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572281 Wake up you all! Obama's rethoric and empty speeches (as even McCain recognized this point last night) have led to a delusional bandwagon, which so many democratic voters are following! Can't you see? In addition, can't you understand that the Obama votes from "independents and republicans" are, if anything, a republican strategy to give Obama victories and take Hillary out? The republicans would have a much harder time dealing with Hillary -- but not Obama! If Obama gets the nomination, in part due to the "help" of the republican vote, he will then be grilled and terminated by the conservatives. And, again, this country will have to endure four more years of political sameness... Haven't you all realized that the conservatives have not targeted Obama yet? They're just waiting for the right moment. Wake up, democrats, while there is still some hope, and VOTE FOR HILLARY! Vote for solutions, not delusions! Wake up you all!

Obama's rethoric and empty speeches (as even McCain recognized this point last night) have led to a delusional bandwagon, which so many democratic voters are following! Can't you see?

In addition, can't you understand that the Obama votes from "independents and republicans" are, if anything, a republican strategy to give Obama victories and take Hillary out? The republicans would have a much harder time dealing with Hillary - but not Obama!

If Obama gets the nomination, in part due to the "help" of the republican vote, he will then be grilled and terminated by the conservatives. And, again, this country will have to endure four more years of political sameness... Haven't you all realized that the conservatives have not targeted Obama yet? They're just waiting for the right moment.

Wake up, democrats, while there is still some hope, and VOTE FOR HILLARY! Vote for solutions, not delusions!

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572279 Mike Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:23:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572279 I'm an Obama supporter and I think it was a mistake by Mr. Watson to not be able to name at least one of Obama's legislative achievements (Ethic/Lobby Reform). However, Mr. Watson is a state senator and Ms. Tubbs is a US Senator, a bit unmatched. Nontheless, he should have been prepared. I'm an Obama supporter and I think it was a mistake by Mr. Watson to not be able to name at least one of Obama's legislative achievements (Ethic/Lobby Reform). However, Mr. Watson is a state senator and Ms. Tubbs is a US Senator, a bit unmatched. Nontheless, he should have been prepared.

]]> By: ACFX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572276 ACFX Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:23:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572276 I think it's the mandate for heathcare coverage with the threat of garnished wages that is turning people off. If she was my employer, I'd have to give in or quit, but I think she's forgetting she works for US, and that aspect turned me off bigtime! I think it's the mandate for heathcare coverage with the threat of garnished wages that is turning people off.
If she was my employer, I'd have to give in or quit, but I think she's forgetting she works for US, and that aspect turned me off bigtime!

]]> By: Nic http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572272 Nic Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:23:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572272 Hillary its not your record, it's you! Don't you see you are doing the same old thing. Let Barack tell you his accomplishments, and then you all can compare Capitol Hill voting records. And your voting record on Capitol Hill (where everything truly matters) contradicts half of your campaign. You are gasping for air Hillary, and still not learning anything from your mistakes. Hillary you are still spending your time attacking your opponent as he continually brushes you off and lays out his plan for the future to the nation. I was a supporter of you as well Hillary, but now i can't even look at you on television. I fear you will divide the party terribly after you lose. Let's hope your greed for power doesn't overflow into the Democratic Party and divide it. Hillary its not your record, it's you! Don't you see you are doing the same old thing. Let Barack tell you his accomplishments, and then you all can compare Capitol Hill voting records. And your voting record on Capitol Hill (where everything truly matters) contradicts half of your campaign. You are gasping for air Hillary, and still not learning anything from your mistakes. Hillary you are still spending your time attacking your opponent as he continually brushes you off and lays out his plan for the future to the nation. I was a supporter of you as well Hillary, but now i can't even look at you on television. I fear you will divide the party terribly after you lose. Let's hope your greed for power doesn't overflow into the Democratic Party and divide it.

]]> By: Faizan Ali http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572271 Faizan Ali Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:23:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572271 Here's what Obama has done and will continue to do: kick Hillary's... Here's what Obama has done and will continue to do: kick Hillary's...

]]> By: Thimbletack http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572270 Thimbletack Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:23:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572270 Go Hillary and Obama,nothing will ever make me vote for McCain even though I dont like either one.The subversive Limburger nuts are doing their best to swift boat the Dems. Go Hillary and Obama,nothing will ever make me vote for McCain even though I dont like either one.The subversive Limburger nuts are doing their best to swift boat the Dems.

]]> By: Mary Jo in Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572269 Mary Jo in Illinois Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:23:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572269 Way to go Chris Mathews! Stephanie Tubbs Jones did a terrific job of naming several of Hillary's accomplishments. Obama's surrogate was at a loss for words each time Mathews asked him to name one of Obama's major accomplishments. All he could eventually say was that Obama is inspiring. That about sums it up!! Way to go Chris Mathews! Stephanie Tubbs Jones did a terrific job of naming several of Hillary's accomplishments. Obama's surrogate was at a loss for words each time Mathews asked him to name one of Obama's major accomplishments. All he could eventually say was that Obama is inspiring. That about sums it up!!

]]> By: nh supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572267 nh supporter Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:23:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572267 Great job, Obama! Obama stole something from McCain during his speech in Houston last night. He showed a bracelet worn by a soldier who got killed in Iraq. Obama claimed that it's given to him by the soldier's mom.. How touching?! It's funny. I remember clearly that few days ago, McCain was showing a bracelet he's wearing during a speech and said that it was given to him by a deceased soldier's mom and said how proud he was to the soldiers who died for our country.. Obama did it again, borrowed something from other people speech again!! He is so good at borrowing from other people. How inspiring!! Great job, Obama! Obama stole something from McCain during his speech in Houston last night. He showed a bracelet worn by a soldier who got killed in Iraq. Obama claimed that it's given to him by the soldier's mom.. How touching?!
It's funny. I remember clearly that few days ago, McCain was showing a bracelet he's wearing during a speech and said that it was given to him by a deceased soldier's mom and said how proud he was to the soldiers who died for our country..
Obama did it again, borrowed something from other people speech again!! He is so good at borrowing from other people. How inspiring!!

]]> By: Rob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572162 Rob Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:18:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572162 Why is it generally the conservatives who misspell multiple words in their posts? Hmmm. Hillary continues to speak of her time as First Lady as though she had been President. As mentioned, can someone name ONE accomplishment she's had in public office? There was, of course, wrecking the chance for health-care reform when she was (physically, at least) in the White House, through her refusal to compromise or work in a bipartisan manner...just like GWB. I find the tactics of the Clinton campaign to be disheartening and tacky...they're like annoying little terriers nipping at Obama's heels. Why is it generally the conservatives who misspell multiple words in their posts? Hmmm.

Hillary continues to speak of her time as First Lady as though she had been President. As mentioned, can someone name ONE accomplishment she's had in public office? There was, of course, wrecking the chance for health-care reform when she was (physically, at least) in the White House, through her refusal to compromise or work in a bipartisan manner...just like GWB.

I find the tactics of the Clinton campaign to be disheartening and tacky...they're like annoying little terriers nipping at Obama's heels.

]]> By: Oliver http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572158 Oliver Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:17:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572158 McCain will be the next president. McCain will be the next president.

]]> By: A. Harrison http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572149 A. Harrison Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:17:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572149 Obama supporters, instead of answering the question, you pose it to Clinton. Clearly she's in a league above OBama in accomplishments, you know this. However, you refuse to question your own candidate. This race for the whitehouse is not about fixing issue to me anymore, it's about "who we LIKE", and that's the stupidest thing one can ever do to make a decision, based on feelings. Facts are facts, the Clintons where it's at Good or Bad, they make things happen and our 7 years of hell will "CHANGE" under them. Hillary 2008! OBAMA .....I don't think so anymore until you can say your own words, help your wife be proud of her country, and actually do something in Washington BUT TALK. Obama supporters, instead of answering the question, you pose it to Clinton. Clearly she's in a league above OBama in accomplishments, you know this. However, you refuse to question your own candidate.

This race for the whitehouse is not about fixing issue to me anymore, it's about "who we LIKE", and that's the stupidest thing one can ever do to make a decision, based on feelings.

Facts are facts, the Clintons where it's at Good or Bad, they make things happen and our 7 years of hell will "CHANGE" under them.

Hillary 2008!

OBAMA .....I don't think so anymore until you can say your own words, help your wife be proud of her country, and actually do something in Washington BUT TALK.

]]> By: Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572143 Bob Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:17:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572143 Senator Clinton is no longer a viable candidate. Her only way to the nomination now is by attacks on Senator Obama that will make it impossible for her to reunite the party and beat Senator McCain in the fall. She will probably still not get the nomination and her attacks are already helping Senator McCain in his probable race with Senator Obama. I doubt she will back down and she is now being encouraged by the republicans who want to have her to run against to rally their base behind Senator McCain. Perhaps the super-delegates will wake up and prevent the train crash. One can hope! Senator Clinton is no longer a viable candidate. Her only way to the nomination now is by attacks on Senator Obama that will make it impossible for her to reunite the party and beat Senator McCain in the fall. She will probably still not get the nomination and her attacks are already helping Senator McCain in his probable race with Senator Obama. I doubt she will back down and she is now being encouraged by the republicans who want to have her to run against to rally their base behind Senator McCain. Perhaps the super-delegates will wake up and prevent the train crash. One can hope!

]]> By: Can't wait to vote in Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572124 Can't wait to vote in Ohio Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:16:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572124 Can someone name me an accomplishment of Senator Clinton's beyond getting earmarks for the state she carpetbagged into electing her to the senate? She may have ideas and plans but the only thing she ever tried to push through (health care) bombed horrifically. What makes her think she can push it through if she's elected? Can someone name me an accomplishment of Senator Clinton's beyond getting earmarks for the state she carpetbagged into electing her to the senate? She may have ideas and plans but the only thing she ever tried to push through (health care) bombed horrifically. What makes her think she can push it through if she's elected?

]]> By: Ashamed http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572118 Ashamed Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:16:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572118 Petty politics - I am ashamed that the world has to see this. When will she go? Petty politics – I am ashamed that the world has to see this. When will she go?

]]> By: Obamacan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572106 Obamacan Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:15:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572106 Goodheart, Obama lead in create free healthcare for low incoome famalies in Illinios. Got something else? Goodheart,
Obama lead in create free healthcare for low incoome famalies in Illinios. Got something else?

]]> By: Dave Iowa City, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572059 Dave Iowa City, IA Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:13:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572059 Hillary keeps saying that Obama is all talk and NO action. I think winning 10 states in a row is A LOT of action. Hillary is getting very desperate and it is only going to get worse. She is just grasping at straws. Soon she will realize that Obama is the choice of the nation and not just a couple of large states. Hillary keeps saying that Obama is all talk and NO action. I think winning 10 states in a row is A LOT of action. Hillary is getting very desperate and it is only going to get worse. She is just grasping at straws. Soon she will realize that Obama is the choice of the nation and not just a couple of large states.

]]> By: Jeffrey, Douglas, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572055 Jeffrey, Douglas, MI Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:13:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572055 What exactly IS Hillary's "35 years" of experience???? I know that 8 of them consisted of serving tea to the wives of heads of state...and if indeed she WAS peforming more duties than those of First Lady, it would have been utterly inappropriate. What exactly IS Hillary's "35 years" of experience???? I know that 8 of them consisted of serving tea to the wives of heads of state...and if indeed she WAS peforming more duties than those of First Lady, it would have been utterly inappropriate.

]]> By: D. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572053 D. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:13:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572053 I saw the interview. It was really embarssed. Senator Watson (Obama's backer) was asked the question, and given time and several opportunities (not just once) to answer it. He could not name one!!!! Voters, please wake. It's your fate and our country's fate in the next 4 years. Thing about, someone who could not complish anything yet in past, and he's given the chance and time, -- several years in the senator. Suddenly, he can now? he's not 4 years old, and he's 46 years old. I don't see he could change from complishing nothing to changing everything? Give me a break. I saw the interview. It was really embarssed. Senator Watson (Obama's backer) was asked the question, and given time and several opportunities (not just once) to answer it. He could not name one!!!!

Voters, please wake. It's your fate and our country's fate in the next 4 years. Thing about, someone who could not complish anything yet in past, and he's given the chance and time, - several years in the senator. Suddenly, he can now? he's not 4 years old, and he's 46 years old. I don't see he could change from complishing nothing to changing everything? Give me a break.

]]> By: Bobby http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572038 Bobby Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:12:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572038 here's 1 thing: Obama sponsored legislation blocking overtime restrictions instituted by the Bush administration, a move that buffeted the wages of union workers in Illinois. He also sponsored a law that extended the reach of the Earned Income Tax Credit to the working poor… No go away Hillary. here's 1 thing:

Obama sponsored legislation blocking overtime restrictions instituted by the Bush administration, a move that buffeted the wages of union workers in Illinois. He also sponsored a law that extended the reach of the Earned Income Tax Credit to the working poor…

No go away Hillary.

]]> By: ObamaSUPPORTER http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-572032 ObamaSUPPORTER Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:12:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-572032 That is so cheap. If you want to attack -- attack a policy; attack something that would affect me as a citizen, that would affect my life. Why should I care about someone who couldn't think of any single accomplishment. This individual was asked on the spot, so she couldn't think about it. Why is that such a big deal??? That is so cheap. If you want to attack - attack a policy; attack something that would affect me as a citizen, that would affect my life. Why should I care about someone who couldn't think of any single accomplishment. This individual was asked on the spot, so she couldn't think about it. Why is that such a big deal???

]]> By: James http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-571976 James Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:10:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-571976 So what if Obama does not have a list of accomplishments. He has a vision...something we have not seen for awhile. W. had a list of accomplishments and look where he took us as a nation. Give Obama a break! So what if Obama does not have a list of accomplishments. He has a vision...something we have not seen for awhile. W. had a list of accomplishments and look where he took us as a nation. Give Obama a break!

]]> By: Al http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-571842 Al Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:02:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-571842 I'm a bit confused. The Clinton campaign points out an interview where a state senator and supporter of Obama could not list a single one of his accomplishments. Instead of giving some thought as to why that might be, everyone here instantly trashes Clinton and accuses her of dirty tricks. Does anyone care that a state senator and supporter is not able to name a single Obama accomplishment?? Is electability the only reason to vote for someone?? Does experience mean nothing at all?? These are some of the questions I'm asking myself before jumping on any candidate's bandwagon. This is a very important election so I'm going to educate myself on all the candidates records (good and bad) before making my decision. I hope that at least some of you have done the same. I'm a bit confused. The Clinton campaign points out an interview where a state senator and supporter of Obama could not list a single one of his accomplishments. Instead of giving some thought as to why that might be, everyone here instantly trashes Clinton and accuses her of dirty tricks. Does anyone care that a state senator and supporter is not able to name a single Obama accomplishment?? Is electability the only reason to vote for someone?? Does experience mean nothing at all?? These are some of the questions I'm asking myself before jumping on any candidate's bandwagon. This is a very important election so I'm going to educate myself on all the candidates records (good and bad) before making my decision. I hope that at least some of you have done the same.

]]> By: Billiam NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-571840 Billiam NYC Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:02:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-571840 Wow...she speaks of her experience as if she was the U.S. President back in the 90s instead of Bill. I honestly can't think of anything significant shes done herself. Was Bill or Hilary the president? I like both HRC and Obama, but if she keeps up with these desperate, groundless attacks...i just don't know. Alternatively, I'm frustrated with Obama for not aggressively putting forth any of the well-detailed plans he has on his own website. That can at least help his credibility a little. They are both starting to give the same empty rhetoric in their own ways, and its annoying. Wow...she speaks of her experience as if she was the U.S. President back in the 90s instead of Bill. I honestly can't think of anything significant shes done herself. Was Bill or Hilary the president?

I like both HRC and Obama, but if she keeps up with these desperate, groundless attacks...i just don't know. Alternatively, I'm frustrated with Obama for not aggressively putting forth any of the well-detailed plans he has on his own website. That can at least help his credibility a little.

They are both starting to give the same empty rhetoric in their own ways, and its annoying.

]]> By: ben http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-571832 ben Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:02:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-571832 Well, I didn't expect to vote for Kirk Watson for president anyway,nor did I plan on voting for Obama's wife. I am going to vote for Obama. Well, I didn't expect to vote for Kirk Watson for president anyway,nor did I plan on voting for Obama's wife. I am going to vote for Obama.

]]> By: KMAN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-571831 KMAN Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:02:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-571831 His most important accomplishement ... has been mounting the most effective presidential primary campaign in recent history and beating the pants(pantsuits) off her royal highness who didn't have the foresight to look beyond february 5th. Bring on that WARMONGER MCCAIN ... he can't even get his oun party behind him ... the republicans couldn't have picked a more suitable candidate to represent the PAST than this relic! His most important accomplishement ... has been mounting the most effective presidential primary campaign in recent history and beating the pants(pantsuits) off her royal highness who didn't have the foresight to look beyond february 5th.

Bring on that WARMONGER MCCAIN ... he can't even get his oun party behind him ... the republicans couldn't have picked a more suitable candidate to represent the PAST than this relic!

]]> By: Ken, Highland, Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-571829 Ken, Highland, Illinois Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:02:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-571829 Let's not forget that she protected the credit card industry by supporting the republican bankruptcy laws. Who cares if most people decaring bankruptcy are trying to pay off medical bills. Actually, Hillary has a republican leaning legislative legacy as far as I'm concerned. It's a little late for her to change into a populist even if that is what your polls tell you. Let's not forget that she protected the credit card industry by supporting the republican bankruptcy laws. Who cares if most people decaring bankruptcy are trying to pay off medical bills. Actually, Hillary has a republican leaning legislative legacy as far as I'm concerned. It's a little late for her to change into a populist even if that is what your polls tell you.

]]> By: California Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-571830 California Independent Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:02:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-571830 I find it odd the campaign is just doing this now. The inability of supporters to say an accomplishment been going on in exit polls, interviews and focus groups. It has been in print and on cable news for months. The 'NAME ONE ACCOMPLISHMENT' has been an ongoing joke on Fox and in the blogosphere for months and they just now catch on. Obama supporters then follow up with a list of the legislation he has signed on to. Which again is another little giggle for the rest of us. This is yet another case where he tries to take credit for someone else's work without citing them. If it isn't Clinton......... McCain '08 I find it odd the campaign is just doing this now. The inability of supporters to say an accomplishment been going on in exit polls, interviews and focus groups. It has been in print and on cable news for months.

The 'NAME ONE ACCOMPLISHMENT' has been an ongoing joke on Fox and in the blogosphere for months and they just now catch on.

Obama supporters then follow up with a list of the legislation he has signed on to. Which again is another little giggle for the rest of us. This is yet another case where he tries to take credit for someone else's work without citing them.

If it isn't Clinton......... McCain '08

]]> By: Joe nyc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-571824 Joe nyc Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:01:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-571824 Desperate Hillay.. I hope you get knocked out soon because I am really getting sick of your crap.. please go away... let this country turn the page.. we desperately need an overhaul of Washington.. this overhaul is long overdue and only the power of the people can achieve it.. the people are ready now thanks to Obama.. The process has begun and it will go way beyond November.. we must stick together and take our cues from this fresh leadership.. yes we can... we shall prevail.. Desperate Hillay.. I hope you get knocked out soon because I am really getting sick of your crap.. please go away... let this country turn the page.. we desperately need an overhaul of Washington.. this overhaul is long overdue and only the power of the people can achieve it.. the people are ready now thanks to Obama.. The process has begun and it will go way beyond November.. we must stick together and take our cues from this fresh leadership.. yes we can... we shall prevail..

]]> By: ALECO NOKOMIS, FLORIDA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-571823 ALECO NOKOMIS, FLORIDA Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:01:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-571823 HILLARY CLITON WILL NEVER BECOME PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES---SHE IS TO HATEFULL. IF SHE WINS THE NOMINATION, MOST DEMOCRATES WILL VOTE FOR McCAIN. HILLARY CLITON WILL NEVER BECOME PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES-SHE IS TO HATEFULL. IF SHE WINS THE NOMINATION, MOST DEMOCRATES WILL VOTE FOR McCAIN.

]]> By: P Moore http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-571819 P Moore Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:01:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-571819 What did Ronald Reagan "accomplish" before he was in the White House? John Kennedy? And, oh, lest we forget, Bill Clinton????? Hilliary is a desperate mess and a sore loser, and if she wins (steals) the nomination, I will vote for John McCain, simply because he's the lesser of two evils, even though I'm a Democrat. And, by the way, what is it exactly that she has "accomplished"? She and her philandering husband (who, by the way, made our teenagers feel like it's "ok" to have oral sex, and we now have an epidemic on our hands). Think people, think. I don't know what Obama can do, but I'd like to try something different, because politics as usual AIN'T WORKIN"! What did Ronald Reagan "accomplish" before he was in the White House? John Kennedy? And, oh, lest we forget, Bill Clinton????? Hilliary is a desperate mess and a sore loser, and if she wins (steals) the nomination, I will vote for John McCain, simply because he's the lesser of two evils, even though I'm a Democrat.

And, by the way, what is it exactly that she has "accomplished"? She and her philandering husband (who, by the way, made our teenagers feel like it's "ok" to have oral sex, and we now have an epidemic on our hands). Think people, think. I don't know what Obama can do, but I'd like to try something different, because politics as usual AIN'T WORKIN"!

]]> By: Michael, Boston,Ma. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-571820 Michael, Boston,Ma. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:01:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-571820 Perhaps if Hilary had not acted as if we owed her the nomination or that she earned it she would not be in the position she is in. As a longtime Democrat and Clinton supporter I have been quite angry with Bill Clinton for his lowering his stature as a former president to be the attack dog for Hilary! I think that Hilary should step aside and maintain her Senate seat she has been a good senator but we owe her nothing! I do not know about my fellow democrats but I do not want to go back I want something new, different and cooperative. YES WE CAN! Perhaps if Hilary had not acted as if we owed her the nomination or that she earned it she would not be in the position she is in.
As a longtime Democrat and Clinton supporter I have been quite angry with Bill Clinton for his lowering his stature as a former president to be the attack dog for Hilary! I think that Hilary should step aside and maintain her Senate seat she has been a good senator but we owe her nothing!
I do not know about my fellow democrats but I do not want to go back I want something new, different and cooperative. YES WE CAN!

]]> By: Mary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-571818 Mary Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:01:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-571818 I would like to see a list of Hillary's accomplishments (Not inluding Bill's)...Sometimes that's just not what it's about...Obama should be the nominee because of the hope he offers this country...Bill/Hill have had their chance. I would like to see a list of Hillary's accomplishments (Not inluding Bill's)...Sometimes that's just not what it's about...Obama should be the nominee because of the hope he offers this country...Bill/Hill have had their chance.

]]> By: Cathy from Vermont http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-571817 Cathy from Vermont Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:01:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-571817 Oh come on CNN enough with the moderation!! Hillary, Hillary, Hillary…We vote but you do not get it…Going negative is not going to get you more votes. It is more likely to lose votes. Oh come on CNN enough with the moderation!!
Hillary, Hillary, Hillary…We vote but you do not get it…Going negative is not going to get you more votes. It is more likely to lose votes.

]]> By: Proud American http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-571815 Proud American Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:01:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-571815 I can't believe that after 8 years of Bush, the Democratic Party is even considering nominating Barack, who is just as unqualified. Dear Lord, Forgive them for they know not what they do with their false idolatry. --pa I can't believe that after 8 years of Bush, the Democratic Party is even considering nominating Barack, who is just as unqualified.

Dear Lord,

Forgive them for they know not what they do with their false idolatry.

–pa

]]> By: Streetjustiz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/20/clinton-targets-obama-backers-botched-interview/#comment-571812 Streetjustiz Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:01:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=5440#comment-571812 Lol!! Can't she act dignified for once??? Just once!! Everybody knows at least one of Obama's acomplishment (Ethics Reform), so that guy was just not informed. But for hillary to jump on it and use it as an attack is just feeding into the perception that she's desperate! Common Hill, try to chill. Lol!! Can't she act dignified for once??? Just once!! Everybody knows at least one of Obama's acomplishment (Ethics Reform), so that guy was just not informed. But for hillary to jump on it and use it as an attack is just feeding into the perception that she's desperate! Common Hill, try to chill.

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