Clinton congratulates Palin
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(CNN) - Hillary Clinton praised the historic nature of John McCain's vice presidential selection in a brief statement released Friday that was eagerly anticipated by both presidential campaigns.
“We should all be proud of Governor Sarah Palin's historic nomination, and I congratulate her and Senator McCain," Clinton, the first woman to win a presidential primary, said in the statement. "While their policies would take America in the wrong direction, Governor Palin will add an important new voice to the debate.”
The McCain campaign has made little secret of the fact the selection of Palin - the first woman to appear on a Republican presidential ticket - was in part designed to court supporters of Clinton's White house bid, some of whom feel the New York senator was treated unfairly during the primaries because of her gender and remain wary of supporting Obama.
Palin directly mentioned Clinton by name in her acceptance speech earlier Friday, saying, "Hillary left 18 million cracks in the highest, hardest glass ceiling in America. But it turns out the women of America aren't finished yet, and we can shatter that glass ceiling once and for all."
Clinton's statement reacting to Palin is markedly different than the Obama campaign's initial reaction which made no mention of the historic nature of the Alaska Republican's VP candidacy - instead painting her as woefully inexperienced to be commander-in-chief. The Obama campaign later released a joint statement from both the Illinois senator and his running mate, Joe Biden, praising Palin for making history.
It remains unclear just how many former Clinton supporters Palin may attract, but California Sen. Barbara Boxer said Friday that McCain is "badly mistaken" if he expects backers of the New York senator to break ranks with the Democratic party because of Palin.
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Okay, a mandatory contratulations was in order.
Now, Hillary, you ARE going to rip into thisunqualified lightweight for being opposed to every principle in politics you've ever stood for, RIGHT?
It's 3AM. Somewhere in this troubled world, a crisis is brewing. McCain thinks the best person to be answering that phone to defend American should he not be around is...Sarah Palin?
I really hope that HRC supporters do not vote McCain...b/c she is NOT Hilary!!!!
HOPEFULLY MY FELLOW WOMEN WILL VOTE FOR *POLICY ISSUES* AND NOT GENDER.
This Palin woman doesn't even support a womans right to choose.
lets not make a horrible mistake and keep these idiots in the white house!
shush, everyone!
GW Bush, the president of the united states, spoke, and
he thought the ticket was all good and STRONG.
that settles the matter, right?
oy!
Hey CNN, I noticed there is nothing about Obama being up by 8 % in the Gallup tracking poll. And this is before the speech. Not that I am surpised, considering your biais, but please.
it took two tries by the obama team to say something positive about a historic moment (albeit for the republicans) of a second woman to be select as a VP running mate.
Is this what change is?
And, I don't think I'd be using the word "inexperienced" until at least Nov 5.
Umm, Sarah Palin called Hillary Clinton a whiner just a few months ago and there is a video of it (google palin clinton whiner). Palin has no respect for Clinton and brings nothing to the table compared to the experience and policies of Clinton.
I am a woman who is an Obama supporter. And I see exactly what is happening to the Republican Party. Their time is near to an end and they know it.
After Obama's achievement last night, the Repubicans had no choice but to do this.
Also, this was the only way the Republicans could seat at least 15,000 people in one building.
Just by the reactions on the Republicans faces and voices, and this includes McCain's twitching facial reaction, goes to show that they know their time is up.
Obam/Biden-all the way to Washington !!
No matter how this election turns out, we are witnessing history.
Sarah Palin called Hillary a whiner in Newsweek.
Oh please. What an insult to women and all Hillary supporters. To actually think that we would fall for this obvious ploy for a mediocre campaign by the GOP.
I am a life-long, moderate Democrat who will NOT vote for Obama. My decision was whether to vote for McCain or just not vote at all. I have now decided that I will definitely vote for McCain. His choice of a strong woman for his running mate has helped make that decision.
McCain/Palin team will definatley draw the female vote whether or not those votes would have been cast for Hillary remains to be seen. Once Palin has cemented her position and views over the next week there will be no doubt as to her ability to lead, and to lead justly.
I was one of those 18 million cracks and there is no way I would vote for McCain. He is wrong on all the issues. They just don't get it do they. I doubt they would let her have any real say in the debate anyway. She'll be making coffee in the white house.
McCain camp cannot be any more obvious to why she was chosen. While it may get him a bit more women supporters, it just shows that McCain would rather focus on getting more votes now than finding a vice presidential candidate with any actual input and experience. I fear for our future
MCCAIN PERSONALLY MET PALIN "ONE" TIME IN HIS LIFE AND THAT WAS TWO WEEKS AGO AND THE MEDIA IS DOUBLE CHECKING THE FACTS AS TO WHY HE PICKED HER.
PUMA 4 HILL August 29th, 2008 4:54 pm ET
Hillary, we have your back…
McCain/Palin '08 for Clinton '12
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Really, you do? you'd rather have this2 undeserving person, Palin, get a chance instead of Hillary? You'll support someone who opposes abortion EVEN in cases of RAPE?! ...really? get past her gender...she supports all, every one, of the failed republican policies...none of which Hillary supports....you PUMAs are beyond hypocritical.
Clinton needs to address this VP pick in greater detail very soon. Its obvious why Palin was selected and HRC could go a long way towards nullifying the effect McCain and Co. are hoping for.
“We should all be proud of Governor Sarah Palin's historic nomination, and I congratulate her and Senator McCain," Clinton, the first woman to win a presidential primary, said in the statement. "While their policies would take America in the wrong direction, Governor Palin will add an important new voice to the debate.”
Hillary congratulated her BUT she isn't SUPPORTING her.
There is a difference.
Obama/Biden 08'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
If I'm not mistaken Ms. Boxer wasn't very pleased with the current Governor of California either (a position which is requires responsibilities greater that most nations on the planet due to it's size and resources) and he's been doing a pretty good job.
I'm astonished any woman in power–would consider a working professional, mother, former mayor/lt. Governor, and now Governor–unqualified to become the 2nd in line for the White House when a total Nuncio like Janet Pelosi is the 3rd in line and gets Boxer's glowing endorsement.
McCain-Palin 2008 !!
Hillary 2012 !!
John Mccain reminds me of the Senior in college that preys on the incoming college freshman female. Sneaky tactic, brilliant in a way, but the obivious. Women across this great nation, including his wife, (who probably put him up to it), should be infuriated with John Mccain to think because he waves a female in front of your face, that your that gulliable. Mccain has fallen to a new low, desperate times calls for desperate measures. I'd rather have the negative ads, than to see a man fall at his lowest, and would do anything for a quick fix
Hillary you are one of the kind. Pres. Obama got a very special place for you. Healthcare is your flatform then that is your position.
Awesome!!!! And her Husband is a Hottie!! lol
This is one Clinton supporter will NOT be voting for McCain!!!
His VP choice has deeply offended me, and my mother..
Picking a women because she is exactly that?? The fact that he thinks we support hilary simply because she is a women?? He has disregarded Hilarys qualifications..and in doing so painted every women with the "dumb, gullable" brush...
Obama/Biden
I wonder if anyone realizes that Palin is already under investigation for trying to use her position as governor to get her sisters ex husband fired from his job as a state law enforcement person Here is the story in part,
"State lawmakers approved an investigation late last month into whether Palin retaliated against former commissioner Walt Monegan for not firing a state trooper entangled in a divorce and ongoing custody battle with Palin’s sister. The investigation will also examine whether Palin or any of her family members pressured Monegan to fire state trooper Mike Wooten because of the messy divorce.