February 21st, 2008
09:00 PM ET
15 years ago
Schneider: Clinton draws first blood
AUSTIN, Texas (CNN) - CNN's John King just gave Clinton an open invitation to go after Obama, by asking her about her repeated charge the Illinois senator doesn't have the experience to be president.
And Clinton took the opportunity to draw the first blood. She referenced a recent interview with an Obama surrogate who was unable to name a single accomplishment of the Illinois senator, and said the two offer distinctly different records of accomplishment.
Obama responded effectively - he defended his achievements, and characterized Clinton as suggesting his supporters are delusional for supporting him. The line played well.
- CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider
BADA BING, SHE WENT FOR THE KNEE CAPS
"What are Obama's accomplishments?"
"I don't know any"
Case Closed.
It is going to get good, she needs to come out swinging here. Mr Xerox!!
I called it, I did I did.
Did anyone hear the boos she got just now?
It's interesting that she just mention "EDWARDS"....sounds like she might be looking for an endorsement!
The claws are getting out lol, she's under pressure.
thank God....about time
his follwers are Zombies
"Change you can Xerox!" ROFLMAO!!! Nice slam Hillary!!!
They are still delusional if they follow him after that.
Hillary is my girl but so far she is not looking to good!
it played well to a captive audience, didn't work for me – how about those 100+ presents??
Go Hillary!! Finally she digs in a makes some contrasting points. Now she's got it!!!
Clinton loses on courtesy. She shouldn't have gone negative. She should have left well enough alone and stood on the position of :"show me where what I said is incorrect, and let the American people determine whether or not they care."
Clinton is now about to become increasingly more strident. Turn down the volume, friends.
Jeez, Bill. You're obviously an Obama supporter. I would prefer a more unbiased analysis. Give Hilary credit where it's due.
She just hit him in the nose. It will be interesting to see if how he responds...
Yeah Obama recovered well. They are giving Clinton plenty of opportunities to take shots at Obama but so far she seems, at least to me, to be coming up short.
why doesn't he just say that all of us are sick of the same ol same ol and is the same old garbage
Here it is again "advantage Obama" – gee Mr. Schneider why don't you read your own words – don't you see a pattern – Obama comes out on top in everything you interpret. CNN – hang your heads in shame.
They are finally drawing differences
Give her time she is going to go very negative, becuase that's what she knows how to do well!
yes i agree she blew it how does she win by insulting obama supporters..lol
Sure, the line played well with his delusional supporters. His line about his speeches being good was weak, considering that he is trading words with his buddy Patrick. Obama is weeeeeaaaak.
That's pretty bad when people who say they support you can't give logical reasons why they do.
Go Hillary !!! Go !!!! The media will kill her for this but it is all true!