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April 30, 2008 3:30 PM

Union Boss Says Clinton Has "Testicular Fortitude"

By
Fernando Suarez
Topics
Hillary Clinton
(CBS)

From CBS News' Fernando Suarez:


PORTAGE, IND. -- During a campaign rally here in western Indiana, the president of the Sheet Metal Workers' Union, Paul Gibson, said he supports Hillary Clinton because she has the strength to take on tough problems like NAFTA. Gibson characterized the strength necessary to be president as a person who has "testicular fortitude." The pro- Hillary Clinton crowd began to laugh, as did Clinton who stood behind Gibson on the stage.

"If you're thinking the next President of the United States should address and amend and convince people that here are the flaws with that law, and here's what we're supposed to do and it shouldn't cause harm to either border," said Gibson. "Well, you know what, then I truly believe that that is going to take an individual that has testicular fortitude, that's exactly right, that's what we got to have."

Gibson told the crowd that he is fed up with people who exploit American workers. "I am sick and tired of these Gucci wearing, latte drinking, self-centered, egotistical people that have damaged our lifestyle," he said to a standing ovation from the crowd.

As a visibly startled Clinton took the stage, she said, "I think we are getting warmed up here." Clinton went on to play some damage control on Gibson's testicular comments saying, "I do think I have fortitude, women can have it as well as men!"

Clinton went on to focus on trade issues including the growing concern over trade issues with China. She vowed to get tough on China for unfair trade practices and currency manipulation.

On rising gas prices, Clinton said she was shocked to learn that the price of a gallon of gas had gone up by twenty cents overnight in Indiana. "You can't convince me it has anything to do with supply and demand," Clinton said. "I don't believe that."

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by aldon61 May 1, 2008 2:06 PM EDT
I don''t doubt that Clinton has a pair, heck she''s always seen in pants, isn''t she? She has balls enough to stay in this race, even after her "Bosnia" lies. I don''t trust this crossdresser any further than I could throw an elephant GET OUT CLINTON!
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by rowdytexan2 May 1, 2008 12:52 PM EDT
Posted by b-easy63 at 11:15 PM : Apr 30, 2008

lol, Keep honkin!

She was taken off the FRIVILOUS LAWSUIT! Paul is a con, and they already found the voice overs on the tape and threw it out!

She can''t be impeached over it, when she''s not even a defendant.
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by dinslc May 1, 2008 4:08 AM EDT
Maybe gas prices jumped when she made her irresponsible (and slightly psychotic) threats about "nuking" Iran. Last fall, Bush said something similar, and oil prices jumped the next day.
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by b-easy63 May 1, 2008 2:15 AM EDT
So now HRC does not have to testify in the campaign fraud case against Bill that also implicates her--until AFTER the November elections? So says the judge who appears to not want the story about Hillary and this fraud to taint her bid for the Presidency. But why not? We don''''t need another Clinton impeachment when we find out what a lying fraud who stole money that she really is (they''''ve got VIDEO and the tape of her voice --Hilterly supporters!!)

Is this like Rezko? Nope--Rezko involved Obama''''s association with a questionable person. This involved HRC and Bill''''s questionable actions (and potentially illegal actions) with a questionable person. Big difference.

Obama''''s could harm his campaign, Hillary''''s could land her before a Grand jury and like DeLay--facing jail time: http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/tal
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by greenfun May 1, 2008 2:06 AM EDT
I guess a few guys are having a tough time acknowledging a strong, capable woman-most probably suffer from E.D.
How about Obama rolling over on his pastor,the man who was like an Uncle to him-wow, what a flip/flopper.
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by blkpresident May 1, 2008 12:31 AM EDT
Somewhere in NY a neglected kitchen stove is in need of a woman''s touch. Where''s lil'' Hillary? Still criss-crossing the nation pipe dreaming about a woman becoming president. Somebody please tell lil'' missy that terrorist don''t play SOFTball or powder-puff football either.
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by DCropp April 30, 2008 11:45 PM EDT
Mr Gibson, Hillary Clinton is the one who purchased a French Vanilla latte at the gas station today.

Hillary is so out of touch that she couldn''t figure out how to use the machine and had to get help.

Chelsea Clinton bragged that she orders 4-8 lattes every day.

Hillary was thrilled to ride in the front seat of the truck today. She said it was the first time she has done that since 1992.
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by rowdytexan2 April 30, 2008 11:33 PM EDT
Fight like a tiger, Hillary! This country is WORTH it!

Roh! Roh! Roh!
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by youthvote08 April 30, 2008 10:53 PM EDT
Surprised? Looks like Hillary doesn''t mind a sexist comment introducing her. Using "Clintonian" logic, we can see how Hillary supporters think to be "tuff" or strong is to act like a male or own male parts. Funny I always thought it was standing up for what you believe in no-matter what, not stand there and beat on your chest and shouting at the sky.
I would think if she had the courage she claims she would have stood up against NAFTA in the 90''s. Funny thing happens when your in Washington long enough, you start to become what you started to get rid of.
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by philly1550 April 30, 2008 10:27 PM EDT
%u201CI am sick and tired of these Gucci wearing, latte drinking, self-centered, egotistical people that have damaged our lifestyle,%u201D he said to a standing ovation from the crowd.....

THIS DESCRIBES OBAMA PERFECTLY.
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