Clinton releases first radio ad, targets black voters
Hillary Clinton has launched the first radio ad of her presidential campaign.
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (CNN) - Sen. Hillary Clinton on Monday became the second Democratic presidential candidate - after Sen. Barack Obama - to hit South Carolina's radio airwaves with an advertisement targeting African-American voters.
Clinton's ad is the first radio spot released by her presidential campaign. Entitled "Invisible," the ad touches on several issues important to black voters here, such as health care, crumbling schools, and the Bush administration's response to Hurricane Katrina.
The ad argues that black voters are "invisible" to President Bush. "And if you're stuck on a rooftop or stranded in the Superdome during a hurricane, you're invisible to this president even when you're on CNN," says Clinton during the ad, plucking a line from her September 16 speech to the Charleston NAACP.
The narrator ends the ad with a theme the Clinton campaign has pushed increasingly in recent weeks: that she is the candidate of change.
The ad will run on two-dozen radio stations of "predominantly African-American listenership" across the state, according to the Clinton campaign.
Obama's radio ad, which touted the Illinois Senator as a "Christian family man" and a "soldier for justice," launched here in late July on gospel and urban stations across the state.
Listen to the Clinton ad here.
- CNN South Carolina Producer Peter Hamby
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Good work Hillary. You are the best and you will smash everybody both in the Democratic primary nomination and the general election. Republicans fear Hillary and Bill. My massage to them is; get ready to cry.
I hear some African Americans say that Hillary has all this experience, yet she has less political office experience than Obama or Edwards and several other candidates. Is the fact that she was first lady a sign of her experience?
If your spouse ran General Motors, does that mean that you can run General Motors? If your spouse is a soldier, does that mean you have the experience to be soldier?
My spouse runs an accounting dept, but certainly doesn't qualify me to run an accounting dept.
I don't know from where all this experience she implies comes from.
Let the shameless pandering begin!
Vegetarians, be patient, she will get to you when it's your turn.
Slamming President Bush is her idea of an political ad? How about we hear some her actual stances on the issues, other than the broad "feel good" messages of healthcare and other hot button topics. How about actual details of the plans? Vauge statements about how she will change this policy, or implement another are a waste of time. Tell me how she will convince Congress to pass her legislation with a simple majority vote? I have the answers – she wont. Attacking the policy of the outgoing President is not the way to make me vote for her. Dont insult the American peoples inteligence, and give us something on which to base our vote on. This is not a 1 issue campaign.
The New York Senator, Hillary Clinton, was NOT visible for New Yorkers after 9/11. What miracle should happen that South Caroliners will start being visible for her? Or this is just another line?
I will say it again and again and again... The Republicans are not afraid of a Hillary candidacy – they welcome it, they want it because they know that they can beat it. If there is a candidate that they "fear" it is Obama because they know that they don't have anyone that can beat him. We cannot afford four more years of a Republican Administration – vote Obama.
Ne York Senator, Hillary Clinton, was NOT visible for us, New Yorkers, after 9/11. Why would South Caroliners would become visible for her? Is this just another line?
What about the white, hispanic and asians also stranded with no help after katrina.
Black people know they are American.
Why can't she adress all of America?
I coach a football team in a small middle class town. My kids are mostly black and all of their families are very close to me. We get kids of all races recruited into good High School programs. When I talk to parents I don't need to tell them that their kid is treated any different out there because he is black. They don't want race based handouts, they just want the best for their children like anybody else would. Its 2007 and hillary's actions are sickening here.
Its sickening to hear a politician play race games like this when I see white, black and hispanic boys hug and high five eachother after a win.
It's sickening to watch her divide people when I see our team smile and laugh together over pizza and soda.
It's sickening to hear one of the nations most powerful people talk about black this white that when I see my seven year old walking home from the bus stop holding a little black girls hand.
I don't think it is polite to put people in a box like that. I feel like hillary is acknowledging that she doesn't feel like we are all the same.
Why isn't it just the Americans we neglected after Katrina?
Why isn't it American children in sub-standard schools which by the way have been around long before bush.
All of the unfortunate and downtrodden who've been igonred by the bush administration.
Politicians like hillary and Trent Lott continue to divide people, preying on their painful memories of recent history. The sleaziest trick being played on people are attempts to open up those old wounds.
This kind of Strom Thurmond politics gets people angry and restricts their minds. Luckily for you it also gets a punchout next to your name on the ballot. You cannot realize how much you are hurting people by doing this, unless you are a truly bad person. Has it come to this hillary? Back to race politics? You really let me down on this one.
Stop feeding hate hillary.
"The ad argues that black voters are "invisible" to President Bush. "And if you're stuck on a rooftop or stranded in the Superdome during a hurricane, you're invisible to this president even when you're on CNN," says Clinton during the ad..."
Hillary is certain to win this next election against George W. Bush, especially since he is not on the ballot.
CNN Why do you not put a link for both Clinton's AND Obama's ad in South Carolina? This seems to be an extremely biased display of journalism. Shame.
Why is Hillary campaigning against Bush, did someone alter the constitution and allow Bush to seek a 3rd term?
That AD is nothing but BS emotional pandering to Black Voters.
I will say it again and again and again… The Republicans are not afraid of a Hillary candidacy – they welcome it, they want it because they know that they can beat it. If there is a candidate that they "fear" it is Obama because they know that they don't have anyone that can beat him. We cannot afford four more years of a Republican Administration – vote Obama.
Right on the mark for the most part. Why can't we have another Republican? I'm all for any political party if they actually get something done and stick to their values. Picking sides based on an elephant and a donkey is rather asinine anyways. This type of statement starts out interesting..then turns into politics at its worst.
If you ever wondered why race relations are strained....read Hillarys comments targeted at african AMERICAN voters – "you're invisible to this president even when you're on CNN" – basically – "theres always someone to blame for any issue in life...come to Momma Hillary...we'll make those rich people pay...and pay dearly" – what a sad commentary on our society that would listen to such garbage....yet...the liberals will have 1000 excuses as to why this is good...and not dividing this country. I'm just happy the the majority of Americans hate her...(well..not Canadians – they seem to like her...but they pay a 60% tax rate...go figure)
Black voters should ask themselves if they would want this woman babysitting their children or running their household.
The tax rate is max 45% not 60%, and we tend to like Obama because we are not racist.
Get Ready America, because Hillary talks a whole bunch, but she doesn't say anything.
And no one lies with as much frequency and audicity as Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clinton.
I wouldn't trust either one of them to sweep the street much less run our country.
Do you know who is "invisible" Hilary? Americans, hard working Americans....it doesn't matter what color/race/religion they are either! We are ALL invisible to our government. The illegal aliens are more visible...the war and the Iraqis are more visible. I'd like a candidate to speak to AMERICANS for a change, irregardless of what color we are!!
Black voters should ask themselves if they would want this woman babysitting their children or running their household.
Posted By Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA : September 24, 2007 5:18 pm
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As a black voter I can tell you that the idea would NOT be an unpopular one. especially since we African-Americans are fed up with George Bush's "caregiving" of our precious little ones.
alot of the things she is saying are true....she's not just saying things to divide people. the fact is 2007 looks like 1967 in some ways. the fact is that race does matter still...racism does exist need i point to jena 6..or many other incidents that dont even get talked about
I am a Black American. There is nothing Hillary Clinton can do for me or my children. She does not represent the future and has continuously lied. Pandering to Black people in South Carolina is sickening. She is so phoney, and has her own interests at heart. What did she do for Black people in New York. Absolutely nothing!!! She can't be trusted with the keys of this great nation. I Hope and pray that Black people in South Carolina and the rest of the country can see through her smoke screen and cast a vote for Real Change. Hillary isn't it.
GOD HELP US IF THIS WOMAN BECOMES PRESIDENT. SHE WILL BE SELLING THE LINCOLN BEDROOM AGAIN TO ANYONE THAT WILL FURTHER HER AGENDA. oF COURSE THAT IS AFTER GEORGE SOros has had his turn for funding her campaign. Sell out to the highest bidder ! Havent we had enough of that with the current administration and the one before it???
Coach Haughton, I agree with your comments. And this should go to all of the candidates for both parties. Don't address whites, blacks, hispanics, etc. I would like a message for Americans.
After everything is said and done in this election, a few insightful folks may soon recognize the Iraq War as the most serious thing threatening the future of the USA. I hope your readers have read New Mexico Governor Richardson's op/ed piece from the Washington Post on how and why we must get out of Iraq, from 16 days ago.If not, here it is, in full, after my one introductory remark:
There is a much larger scale confrontation with Bush from the candidates regarding the Iraq War and the problems it is continuing to cause, after six years of Halliburton and Brown and Root and Blackwater corporate kleptocracy. Only one candidate, it is abundantly clear to me, is really slamming the truth and providing the logistics and rationale for ending this disastrous war: Bill Richardson. This article was printed in the Washington Post 16 days ago, and please take the time to read it:
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Why We Should Exit Iraq Now
By Bill Richardson
Saturday, September 8, 2007; A15
Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards have suggested that there is little difference among us on Iraq. This is not true: I am the only leading Democratic candidate committed to getting all our troops out and doing so quickly.
In the most recent debate, I asked the other candidates how many troops they would leave in Iraq and for what purposes. I got no answers. The American people need answers. If we elect a president who thinks that troops should stay in Iraq for years, they will stay for years — a tragic mistake.
Clinton, Obama and Edwards reflect the inside-the-Beltway thinking that a complete withdrawal of all American forces somehow would be “irresponsible.” On the contrary, the facts suggest that a rapid, complete withdrawal — not a
drawn-out, Vietnam-like process —would be the most responsible and effective course of action.
Those who think we need to keep troops in Iraq misunderstand the Middle East. I have met and negotiated successfully with many regional leaders,including Saddam Hussein. I am convinced that only a complete withdrawal can sufficiently shift the politics of Iraq and its neighbors to break the deadlock that has been killing so many people for so long.
Our troops have done everything they were asked to do with courage & professionalism, but they cannot win someone else’s civil war. So long as
American troops are in Iraq, reconciliation among Iraqi factions is postponed. Leaving forces there enables the Iraqis to delay taking the steps to end the violence. And it prevents us from using diplomacy to bring in other nations to help stabilize and rebuild the country.
The presence of American forces in Iraq weakens us in the war against al-Qaeda. It endows the anti-American propaganda of those who portray us as occupiers plundering Iraq’s oil and repressing Muslims. The day we leave, this myth collapses, and the Iraqis will drive foreign jihadists out of their country. Our departure would also enable us to focus on defeating the terrorists who attacked us on Sept. 11, those headquartered along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border — not in Iraq.
Logistically, it would be possible to withdraw in six to eight months. We moved as many as 240,000 troops into and out of Iraq through Kuwait in as
little as a three-month period during major troop rotations. After the Persian Gulf War, we redeployed nearly a half-million troops in a few
months. We could redeploy even faster if we negotiated with the Turks to open a route out through Turkey.
As our withdrawal begins, we will gain diplomatic leverage. Iraqis will start seeing us as brokers, not occupiers. Iraq’s neighbors will face the reality that if they don’t help with stabilization, they will face the consequences of Iraq’s collapse — including even greater refugee flows over their borders and possible war.
The United States can facilitate Iraqi reconciliation and regional cooperation by holding a conference similar to that which brought peace to Bosnia. We will need regional security negotiations among all of Iraq’s neighbors and discussions of donations from wealthy nations — including oil- rich Muslim countries —to help rebuild Iraq. None of this can happen until we remove the biggest obstacle todiplomacy: the presence of U.S. forces in Iraq.
My plan is realistic because:
It is less risky. Leaving forces behind leaves them vulnerable. Would we need another surge to protect them?
It gets our troops out of the quagmire and strengthens us for our real challenges. It is foolish to think that 20,000 to 75,000 troops could bring peace to Iraq when 160,000 have not. We need to get our troops out of the crossfire in Iraq so that we can defeat the terrorists who attacked us on Sept. 11.
By hastening the peace process, the likelihood of prolonged bloodshed is reduced. President Richard Nixon withdrew U.S. forces slowly from Vietnam — with disastrous consequences. Over the seven years it took to get our troops out, 21,000 more Americans and perhaps a million Vietnamese, most of them civilians, died. All this death and destruction accomplished nothing — the communists took over as soon as we left.
My position has been clear since I entered this race: Remove all the troops and launch energetic diplomatic efforts in Iraq and internationally to bring stability. If Congress fails to end this war, I will remove all troops without delay, and without hesitation, beginning on my first day in office.
Let’s stop pretending that all Democratic plans are similar. The American people deserve precise answers from anyone who would be commander in chief. How many troops would you leave in Iraq? For how long? To do what, exactly? And the media should be asking these questions of candidates, rather than allowing them to continue saying, “We are against the war . . . but please don’t read the small print.”
The writer is governor of New Mexico and a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination.
I think this blog is very interesting. It shows people the ways these candidates go about to reach their different voter population. I think that though these two candidates seem to have good qualifications for presidency, Clinton's ad might have a stronger impact on people. We have seen how her husband was able to clean up the mess of "daddy Bush" therefore one can rightfully assume that Mrs. Clinton is ready to clean up the mess "Bush son" has done. I think that people can buy the idea of the "candidate of change" more than the idea of "Christian family man" because these politicians keep letting people down when it comes to moral standards. We find more affairs and immoral actions everyday. To me the whole idea of im a christian person full of morals is never a realistic thought. Personally I think pushing this idea is like putting on a im a "good boy front" until I get elected because that is what matters to them. Once in office they know they can pretty much be who they want to be because they are there and what can we really do about it... if not lets look at Bush who thinks he is the only one who has a say on how to run this country.
I would like to formally say that Hillary Clinton is an idiot. Beyond the several personal reasons why I would not want the femi-nazi to become president, this is a more prominent one. To bash Bush and be a civilian is one thing, but to continually bash him and base your entire campaign around his mistakes is another thing. She plays dirty with her words and hypocritically swings lower. Hillary should never be my president, or else I'm moving to Canada just like many did back in the days of Vietnam! She is a poor example of a woman that wants to unite this country– all she is doing by these condescending ads is dividing the "black americans" from the "rich whites". She is not one that seeks unity and peace as a nation, but rather the uplifting of her own name. Dictator? Give her 3 years in office, and I'd say yes. HA! It will be so funny when the next natural disaster comes to our country, and she makes several mistakes, too. Oh, I hope the wrath of all Americans comes heavy down on her... "What goes around comes around."