Clinton cancels appearance over Palin
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/09/17/art.clintonevent.ap.jpg caption="Clinton is canceling an appearance at an event Palin is also slated to attend."](CNN) - Reporters who got notice yesterday of an event headlined by both Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton figured the prospect of an SNL skit come to life was too good to be true, a gift from the campaign gods.
But for a few hours, it was. “We are pleased to inform you that the keynote speakers at the “Stop Iran. Now!” Rally are confirmed to be Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Governor Sarah Palin and Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel,” read an e-mail from a leader of a Jewish group planning the event.
But the curtain came down on the comedy sketch-turned-reality before the duo ever hit the stage: Clinton officials soon said they had not been told Palin would be on hand — and that her presence, which made the event a political one, would mean the absence of the New York senator.
"Her attendance was news to us, and this was never billed to us as a partisan political event," said Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines. "Senator Clinton will therefore not be attending."
The McCain-Palin campaign has not yet said whether Palin herself will still be attending the event, but released a statement criticizing Clinton’s withdrawal. "Governor Palin believes that the danger of a nuclear Iran is greater than party or politics,” said spokeswoman Tracey Schmitt. “She hopes that all parties can rally together in opposition to this grave threat."
Palin has praised Clinton since being named John McCain’s running mate — although she has largely dropped those compliments from her stump speech after drawing a negative response from GOP audiences. Clinton herself has largely avoided mentioning or directly criticizing the Alaska governor during her appearances on behalf of Barack Obama’s presidential bid.
(Updated to include comment from Clinton spokesman)
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Way to go Hilary! There going to try to make you look like her best friend.
Wonderful Hillary!
Palin is no Hillary Clinton.Period.
How anyone would express surprise that Hillary Clinton has no intention of sharing a podium with that Bimbo Governor is beyond my comprehension.
Unfortunately, for some women (the simple ones) this election is about putting a skirt in the White house.
Hillary is a serious and intelligent politician who is committed to more than empty headed ideology.
Anyone who seriously thinks that these two women could share the same stage just simply doesn't get it.
All women are not equal. Hillary has integrity, Sarah does NOT! Hillary's too smart to be deceived by republican steerage.
This is really ridiculous for the media to be focusing on this. It is all to obvious that the media was looking for some sort of "cat-fight". Hillary is smart enough to know that she is not going to allow herself to be political fodder at an event like this. As for Palin.....what "nuclear threat"?
Go Palin! you have replaced Hillary's role faster than we expect. If Hillary runs again, she will NOT have our votes. She has abandoned us to go along with Obama! It's not the same Hillary we knew four months ago!
Maybe Hillary found out that it conflicted with her scheduled lunch with Lynn Forester de Rothschild...
Well, DUH ! the republicans canceled 3 interviews with Rachel Maddow, no one reported tHAT...so what if Hillary canceleled, she has "better" things to do anyway than get in verbal combat with your star Pailn !!!! is sure strange now, how the republican ticket has been turned around, is Pain- McCain now..LOL..how does McCain like taking 2nd place again, and to a lying woman yet..oh, forgot, he loves pretty women..oh well, so much for that argument
it's a fact.......i have never met anyone in my 59 years that was learned, inteligent and a liberal democrat......it's true.......and if it wasn't for the block vote of blacks, there wouldn't even be a democartic party....
Hilary is such a tool
It was a set-up from the get-go:
She shows up, they claim it shows a commonality of interests and that Clinton believes Palin is good for national security.
She refuses to show up, they claim it's politics over our national interests.
oh please!!! This appearance was SOOOO not about policy, for the Republicans. The holier-than-thou attitude is so convenient when it suits them. Good for Hilary for canceling... the truth is that the news frenzy over having them in the same room would have overshadowed any policy anyway.
If the republicans were serious about this issue they would send someone with international experience and knowledge.
McCain/Palin are running for the Presidency, therefore that would turn this event into a political one and then Republicans would start spinning it saying that Clinton supports Palin. I am so happy she is as smart as she is and said No, THANKS! McCain/Palin shouldn't even open their mouths to say anything about the Senator, how dear they criticize her. Palin is full of crap and doesn't deserve to be in the same room with Senator Clinton.
Stop Iran, Now! That should fit right in with palin who apparently wants to start wars all over the world if she becomes Vice president. I mean, didn't this lightweight mention Russia and war in the same sentence – something a politician with half a brain would NEVER do? As scary as McCain's war mongering is, I think Palin is actually crazy. Her history with hiring unqualified cronies, bilking the taxpayers for her per diem, and abusing her power should warn all Americans about what four years of her would be like.
Since when did Hillary turn away from a political event? I think our little governor from Alaska could hold her own against Hillary. Wasn't it Hillary who wanted to return to the "cold war" status during the primaries. Oh but then that was just to show she is a "FIGHTER" so she could beat Obama...just to show us she had "testicular fortitude" wasn't it? Well ladies and gentlemen I think we have a REAL fighter with Sarah and sincerity and honesty. Hillary is all talk and no action and accepts no accountability for her statements.
I don't want a cold war era ever again and certainly not for my grandchildren but America will have to take a stand with Russia.
Very sad. Just when I thought Hilary would have been a better candidate then Obama. It is still me first, and women, the country, every thing else second. Just like her ticket leader.
She's waiting for the Presidential Debates of 2012...
YEA
Thank you Hillary. This will help end the myth that most women support Palin. I was fascinated with Palin at first, but her lack of knowledge and lies have turned me off. Oh, can someone please tell me if Palin has ever initiated anything in Alaska that would benefit special needs people. Just curious.
Funny that now they don't know if Palin will attend. I'm sure she would if they know Hillary was attending.
What exactly would she say in the company of Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel? In fact, it may not be so bad – it would help underscore her complete provincial, sheltered, trigger happy mentality.
You go Hil, give her enough rope...
PEOPLE WANT TO SEE BOTH (PALIN & H. CLINTON ) OF YOU – ONE STAGE. GIRL& BOY LIKE LIKE BOTH. H.C SOME PEOPLE WANT YOUR HELP.
DONOT MAKE MISTAKE.
Dear Dave from Ill.
Bill Clinton did I repeat Did inform tne Bush about the upcoming danger. Luck this was aRepuls effort which Hillary saw through sorry to take away a talking point. Palin is not above the law she should talk with the poeple on her state
Hillary needs to publically say what we all know she's thinking, even though SNL already said it for her.
Palin can't stand on the same stage as Hillary Clinton. Even Republicans know that. She might want to be careful b/c if she angers Clinton, she will get a fight that she doesn't want. A pit bull with lipstick against a LION.