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| mkriss5681 |
Clinton seems to defend Obama after apparent Bush swipe
From CNN Political Producer Alexander Marquardt
RAPID CITY, South Dakota (CNN) – Hours after President Bush made an apparent swipe at Barack Obama’s foreign policy in a speech to the Israeli Knesset, Hillary Clinton seemed to come to his defense.
“President Bush's comparison of any Democrat to Nazi appeasers is both offensive and outrageous on the face of it, especially in light of his failures in foreign policy,” she told reporters in Rapid City, South Dakota Thursday. “This is the kind of statement that has no place in any presidential address and certainly to use an important moment like the 60th anniversary celebration of Israel to make a political point seems terribly misplaced; unfortunately, this is what we've come to expect from President Bush.
"There is a very clear difference between Democrats and Republicans on foreign policy and that difference will be evident once we take back the White House.
Bush had made a historical parallel between those willing to engage in dialogue with countries like Iran and pre-World War II appeasers. He did not mention any names, but it was widely viewed as an attack on Obama, who has said that move could be part of his foreign policy as president.
Clinton also told reporters she had not spoken with former presidential candidate John Edwards since his Wednesday endorsement of Obama’s White House bid.
“I haven’t talked to him,” she said. “I’ve spoken with Elizabeth Edwards, and she’s a friend of mine and I have a high regard for her. And I think it’s important that she remain a strong advocate and real champion for universal healthcare.”
Both Clinton and Obama had actively sought the support of former North Carolina Senator John Edwards. Elizabeth Edwards, who has not publicly backed a candidate, has spoken positively of Hillary Clinton’s universal health care plan. |
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| mkriss5681 |
| I never though I say this but she is shaping up to being a decent running mate :D |
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| danrich03 |
Quote: Originally posted by mkriss5681
I never though I say this but she is shaping up to being a decent running mate :D |
Ain't gonna happen.
Choosing Hillary is the worst thing he could do, given his general election strategy. |
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| Billyfromsphily |
Quote: Originally posted by danrich03
Ain't gonna happen.
Choosing Hillary is the worst thing he could do, given his general election strategy. |
Why not? |
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| danrich03 |
Quote: Originally posted by Billyfromsphily
Why not? |
Obama's strategy is to transform the electoral map from 2004 and compete in traditional "Red" states such as Colorado, Nebraska, Virginia, and North Carolina.
Adding a "Clinton" to the ticket sinks that strategy. |
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| mkriss5681 |
Quote: Originally posted by danrich03
Obama's strategy is to transform the electoral map from 2004 and compete in traditional "Red" states such as Colorado, Nebraska, Virginia, and North Carolina.
Adding a "Clinton" to the ticket sinks that strategy. |
I don't know. After WVA I've soften on Clinton as a running mate. I really worry these Clinton supporters will switch to McCain. |
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| acefree |
Quote: Originally posted by mkriss5681
I don't know. After WVA I've soften on Clinton as a running mate. I really worry these Clinton supporters will switch to McCain. |
it wont happen. maybe 2-3 %
all clinton would do is motivate republicans to vote against her, wheres now i think many are apathetic and staying home. |
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| MLBoros72s |
Quote: Originally posted by mkriss5681
I don't know. After WVA I've soften on Clinton as a running mate. I really worry these Clinton supporters will switch to McCain. |
No, and hell no.
Obama wants to switch this conservative majority mentality, which in essence has reduced the map to three or four battle states.
Hillary galvanizes the conservative majority, Obama demoralizes it.
With her on the ticket, she will keep them alive. They will vote to defeat her.
In order for the progressive majority to take hold, she must be removed from the ticket. |
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| mkriss5681 |
Quote: Originally posted by MLBoros72s
No, and hell no.
Obama wants to switch this conservative majority mentality, which in essence has reduced the map to three or four battle states.
Hillary galvanizes the conservative majority, Obama demoralizes it.
With her on the ticket, she will keep them alive. They will vote to defeat her.
In order for the progressive majority to take hold, she must be removed from the ticket. |
Your probably right but I have my doubts when I hear these asshole Hillary supports saying they would vote for McCain. I'm very pro-Obama and if Hillary won I'd might give her a second chance or vote 3rd party. |
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