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April 30, 2008 11:26 AM

New Clinton Ads Spotlight Gas Tax Debate, Maya Angelou

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Brian Montopoli
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Hillary Clinton's campaign has released a pair of new ads, one of which takes direct aim at her Democratic rival, Barack Obama.

In that ad, called "Trouble," an announcer says, "The economy's in trouble. When the housing crisis broke, Hillary Clinton called for action. A freeze on foreclosures. Barack Obama said no."

He continues: "Now, gas prices are skyrocketing and she's ready to act again. Hillary's plan: Use the windfall profits of the oil companies to pay to suspend the gas tax this summer. Barack Obama says no – again. People are hurting. It's time for a president who's ready to take action now."

(Here's a good Washington Post fact check on the gas tax debate.)

The spot prompted a rebuttal from the Obama campaign, which called it the "First TV Attack Ad of the Indiana Primary."

The campaign writes: "Picking up where they left off in Pennsylvania, the Clinton campaign today launched 'Trouble,' a misleading attack ad that's emblematic of why Washington has failed to make progress on the tough issues that face Indiana families: It puts political point-scoring ahead of progress."

You can read the entire point-by-point rebuttal here, and watch the ad below:



The other new spot from the Clinton campaign, which is airing in North Carolina, features Maya Angelou discussing why she is supporting Clinton.

"Hillary Clinton is a prayer of every American who really longs for fair play," Angelou says in the 60-second spot, "Maya."

"She intends to help our country become what it can become," Angelou adds. "She dares to say human beings are more alike than we are unalike. I watched her become interested in public health and in education for all the children. And I watched her stand."

Watch it:


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by tjrehwaldt May 1, 2008 9:51 PM EDT
I just don''t think American''s are going to go for this kind of pandering any more. Hillary''s certainly giving it a shot, because it''s all she knows, but it''s old school politics and it''s not going to work. She''s worse than McCain in some ways -- at least he smiles when he lies.
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by tjrehwaldt May 1, 2008 4:38 PM EDT
I just don''t think American''s are going to go for this kind of pandering any more. Hillary''s certainly giving it a shot, because it''s all she knows, but it''s old school politics and it''s not going to work. She''s worse than McCain in some ways -- at least he smiles when he lies.
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by tjrehwaldt May 1, 2008 4:38 PM EDT
I just don''t think American''s are going to go for this kind of pandering any more. Hillary''s certainly giving it a shot, because it''s all she knows, but it''s old school politics and it''s not going to work. She''s worse than McCain in some ways -- at least he smiles when he lies.
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by broncfan1661 April 30, 2008 6:23 PM EDT
Hillary-Steinem ''''08?

Their Secretary of Defense, Jane Fonda?

Their Attorney General, Patty Hearst?

Their Secretary of State, Michaela Dukakis?

Their Special Envoy to the Middle East, Jimmy Carter?

Indiana and North Carolina, don''''t let lil'''' missy and her band of weenies shape our foreign policy. Vote smart next Tuesday.
Posted by BLKPRESIDENT at 01:12 PM : Apr 30, 2008
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I see Michele has let the children play with the computer again.
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by craigh9 April 30, 2008 5:50 PM EDT
Once again Hillary uses fear to keep her constituents in check.
IF, and whenever you talk about the gov''t you never know, but IF the tax was actually suspended and IF the entire amount was placed into the pocket of the average US citizen it would amount to a whopping $2.50 per week for all of 14 weeks - what an absolute joke for her to make this a campaign issue - it exposes her fully for the phoney she is, say and do whatever people want to hear. Come on Indiana, show america you are too smart for her nonsense - send her packing - vote Obama
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by pepperwood2 April 30, 2008 4:45 PM EDT
HELP... Bill O''Reilly... Hillary & McCain are playing us for Fools and we''re losing. Why is that???

Many of us, & I or one, just look at the math. Sure Obama has the edge but you wonder why it is that Hillary is always implying that his victories don''t hold a candle to hers.

It comes down to, what winning over the Superdelegates, as she has been scheming behind the scenes. Unfair as it is, Obama has always been behind in the Superdelegates. He still is!

She was livid When superdelegate Richardson endorsed Obama as he is also a minority Hispanic, so to speak. That could influence the other Superdelegates in going for Obama. Hillary has been counting on playing this trump card.

That is why it is very important for Obama to win the popular vote along with the State''''s Delegates to EVEN the playing field. There''''s no doubt that it had been planned for years that Hillary was going to be the presidential candidate. This year was her time, to go about the country on her coronation tour, to be showcased. While the real underdog has been mocked, ridiculed, and attacked by both Hillary & McCain for the simple reason that they & the superdelegates do not want to see Obama in the Whitehouse. That''s the Inconvenient Truth.
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by blkpresident April 30, 2008 4:12 PM EDT
Hillary-Steinem ''08?

Their Secretary of Defense, Jane Fonda?

Their Attorney General, Patty Hearst?

Their Secretary of State, Michaela Dukakis?

Their Special Envoy to the Middle East, Jimmy Carter?

Indiana and North Carolina, don''t let lil'' missy and her band of weenies shape our foreign policy. Vote smart next Tuesday.
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by dnsallday April 30, 2008 3:19 PM EDT
Ladyesq1 posted "they are comparing Hillary to the "greatest female leader in the history of England...Elizabeth "
Perhaps you don''t realize the source you posted is an OPINION PIECE. So, that means it is one person who has made that comparison. So what? Hillary compared herself to Rocky Balboa. Obama compared her to Annie Oakley.
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by jack3213 April 30, 2008 3:15 PM EDT
THE CLINTON NAME HAS DEVELOPED A POOR REPUTATION, AND SINCE BILL HAS FALLEN AND EMBARRESSED HIMSELF AND THE FAMILY KEEPS TRYING TO REDEEM THEMSELVES UNSUCCESSFULLY- AND GATHERING SUPPORT - IT MEANS SIMPLY PEOPLE ARE NOT EFFECTED BY THEIR SHAME- THEY SHOULD BE!! IF THEY WANT THIS COUNTRY TO BE REPRESEENTED WITH DIGNITY AND PATRIOTISM WHY THE HECK WOULD YOU CONSIDER THEM? THIS ISN''T THE 1990''S AND THIS COUNTRY DOES NOT NEED ANOTHER DEEPLY DISTURBED LIAR.
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by ladyesq1 April 30, 2008 2:48 PM EDT

Good story...the American press hasn''t picked up on this yet, but in England, they are comparing Hillary to the "greatest female leader in the history of England...Elizabeth I". Hillary compared to Elizabeth I!!!!! I love it! I have been saying this for 3 months and FINALLY someone picked up on it! If you know anything about the reign of Elizabeth I, you know how amazing the comparison is!!! See article below.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/29/opinion/edgreenway.php
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