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March 7, 2008 1:04 PM

Clinton Hints at Clinton-Obama Ticket, Again

(CBS)
From CBS News' Fernando Suarez:

HATTIESBURG, MISS. -- During a campaign rally, Hillary Clinton told the crowd that the upcoming Mississippi primary is “contested” and that their votes will count in choosing the next president, but she recognized that the choice between her and Obama is not easy for some.

“You’ve gotta make a choice. A lot of people wish they didn’t have to. I’ve got people saying, ‘I wish I could vote for both of you.’ Well, that might be possible someday, but first I need your vote on Tuesday!”

Clinton spoke before a crowd of around 600 people in a state where the former First Lady admits will be a difficult win for her.

“This is a contested primary and it is exciting. You know, Mississippi’s votes are going to count. I know that I may have an uphill battle here in this state, I appreciate that. Some people said, ‘why did you even come?’…I said, ‘I’ll tell you why I’m going to go to Mississippi to know that I’m for them, that I will work for you.’”

Clinton’s decision to campaign in Mississippi is best summed up by a senior campaign aide who said Clinton will campaign in as many states as possible in order “to pick up her share of delegates.”

Following the event, Clinton held a press conference where she addressed comments made by an Obama adviser, Samantha Power, who resigned today after calling Clinton "a monster” during a newspaper interview.

“I think Senator Obama did the right thing, but I think that it is important to look at what she and his other advisers say behind closed doors particularly when they are talking to foreign governments and foreign press. It raises disturbing questions about what the real planning and policy positions within the Obama campaign happen to be.” Clinton was referring to comments Power made a few months ago that discredited any Iraq exit plan because of the high potential of having to change that plan.

Clinton was also pressed on comments her communications director Howard Wolfson made where he likened the Obama campaign to former Whitewater independent counsel Ken Starr. Initially Clinton backed away from the comment, but when pressed by a reporter, she admitted the comment held some validity.

“I am very focused on this campaign and you know, you’ve made the comparison between those two," she said. When a reporter pointed out that her spokesman actually made the comparison she said, "Well, I think that one is and ad hominem attack and the other is a historical reference."

The reporter countered, "But he said that 'I don’t know how anyone who can imitate Ken Starr can win the Democratic presidential nomination.'"

"Well, I think that is a true statement,” Clinton responded.
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by l00ker March 7, 2008 3:08 PM PST
But yet it will go to show how dumb her voters are, if she wins the Democratic nomination, by talking up how swell McCain is for the presidency, in comparison to a fellow Democrat, Barack. That indeed, is a true statement.
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by allamericand March 7, 2008 3:09 PM PST
It''s simple.
There is a huge black population in Mississippi and she''s ready to kiss it whenever she is.
Last week it was all about angry blue collars whites and today it''s lets get together black and white. She forgot about latinos already.
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by sunny663 March 7, 2008 3:10 PM PST
The Powers firing shows what happens when the truth be told.
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by l00ker March 7, 2008 3:21 PM PST
Well if truth has anything to do with it, then her resignation should be rejected, and her duties resumed.
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by parachutepol March 7, 2008 3:26 PM PST
Being a woman and trying to break through the glass celing . I would first of all be honest, trustworthy, kind and most of all like people. In my opion I have serious questions about Clinton''s intentions period. Her actions tell the whole story, and who she really is. If we all stop, look, and listen to her message.
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by nyc9876 March 7, 2008 3:30 PM PST
One minute she is saying Obama is not qualified to answer phones in the White House. Next she is suggesting he would be her running mate. Just another example of Hillary saying anything to get elected.
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by quotesmith1 March 7, 2008 3:33 PM PST
Well, she is a monster, what is wrong with that.
I mean she was calling Obama a Muslim, not black enough, to black,
what else is she going to do to get the top spot.
Who ever votes for her should be shipped to cuba.
Now she is say not to be mean to her.
she is a crazy monster for sure.
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by mshaughn10 March 7, 2008 3:44 PM PST
Hillary is trying to assure Obama''s supporters that if she is the nominee she will have Obama on the ticket, so they shouldn''t worry about her need to win with superdelegates. That is fine, except that for her own political gain she has portrayed him as an empty suit who is an unfit commander in chief. Either she doesn''t really believe that or is willing to have a subpar VP if it helps her get elected.
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by dari253 March 7, 2008 3:47 PM PST

I could write volumes about how the same old, same old politics are being played out. No wonder people like Obama!

Hillary is hilarious!

Does she ever do ANYTHING other than DOUBLE TALK????

Pretty pathetic trying to 1st ''scare up'' votes with her 3 am ad (which elects McCain, not her) and now lying through her face about a Dream Team ticket to tempt voters to swing to her. UNBELIEVABLE!

Let''s face it folks, the ONLY true VP in a Clinton White House will be Bill. He would have to be to keep him busy and away from the Interns (Monica, BTW was younger then; than Chelsea is now).

If Amercians fall for the Clinton credo which is:

I will fight & do it for you

vs

Obama''s which is:

TOGETHER we can do it.

That is not a vote from the heart but one from the head.

My husband & I are folks who would benefit greatly by voting Republican and keeping more of our money through the permanent tax cuts.

It is just that we want everyone to be as blessed as we are for Health Care, Good Education and a chance that everyone can have the American dream that we have voted Democratic.



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by speakthetrut March 7, 2008 3:49 PM PST
In your dreams Clinton.

Barack has integrity. That is why he made it a point that he will not tolerate smear campaign, and he is putting it in practise.

Lets see Hillary''s integrity. Oh yeah, she has none. How about the tax return Hillary. Lets start with that. Then we will go into your illegal dealings.
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by speakthetrut March 7, 2008 3:52 PM PST
REMEMBER THE CLINTON YEARS???

- I remember Newt Gingrich proposing just about all the ways to cut Federal spending to make budget surplus. In the end, Newt was tossed out and Clinton took credit for the weeping budget changes.
- I remember funding for NASA being cut.
- I remember funding for public TV and Radio being cut.
- I remember social security benefit to elderly being cut.
- I remember increasing the retirement age.
- I remember increasing the income tax.
- I remember funding for park service being cut.
- I remember shutting down the Super Conducting Super Collider project beint cut. %u201CThe worst cut%u201D, because that project was being funded not only by USA, but many other nations put their money in that project as well.
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by speakthetrut March 7, 2008 3:54 PM PST
In my opinion, what is of utmost importance is the integrity of the president (or the person running for president). If the president has integrity, he/she can hire and fire his/her staff if they do illegal or imporper things.

Clintons have a bad record when it comes to integrity. Obama has a good record. So, I still trust Obama to make the right decisions if he gets elected president of this country. I believe he will stand up straight and maintain his integrity, preotect the integrity of the white house, and keep the trust of the people of America as well as other nations around the world.
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by calebcs March 7, 2008 4:54 PM PST
As a republican ousider looking in, it is very comical to a lot of us how brainwashed Obama supporters are. He can do no wrong in most of your eyes and the way you all attack Clinton is in stark contrast to what your leader preaches. The truth be told, the longer this process goes on, the more and more it appears that Obama is more than willing to play the same political games. Obama is a radical, not a liberal, and most of his views would not jive with what most of his supporters believe. If he ever stuck to the issues and answered any real questions you would all learn that very quickly. When he finally faced tough questions from reporters on Rezko the other day he complained that he had "already answered like 8 questions". Well Mr. Obama, if you want to be president when you grow up you will have to answer a lot more than 8...
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by PulSamsara March 7, 2008 4:55 PM PST
Does ''SEA HAG'' count as a monster? Because I see her as sort of a ''SEA HAG'' but I really don''t put that into the ''Monster'' category.
Hmmm... I could be wrong.
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by lhummer March 7, 2008 6:48 PM PST
Jacksmith wrote: It''''s time for you Senator Obama to join forces with Hillary Clinton as her running mate so that we can all focus our energies, and resources on taking back America for the American people.

I fail to follow your logic. At this moment, Senator Obama leads in pledged delegates, the number of states won, and the popular vote. The mathematical probability is that she will not catch him, at the very least in pledged delegates. Why on earth would he join forces with Hillary Clinton? A more rational plea would be for Hillary Clinton to join forces with Barack Obama. You obviously support Senator Clinton. I think what you mean is take back America for the Clintons.
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by lhummer March 7, 2008 6:50 PM PST
Jacksmith wrote: It''''s time for you Senator Obama to join forces with Hillary Clinton as her running mate so that we can all focus our energies, and resources on taking back America for the American people.

I fail to follow your logic. At this moment, Senator Obama leads in pledged delegates, the number of states won, and the popular vote. The mathematical probability is that she will not catch him, at the very least in pledged delegates. Why on earth would he join forces with Hillary Clinton? A more rational plea would be for Hillary Clinton to join forces with Barack Obama. You obviously support Senator Clinton. I think what you mean is take back America for the Clintons.
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by frellthat March 8, 2008 12:31 AM PST
If Hillary had conducted her campaign in a civilized manner, Obama might be more inclined to take her on as Vice President. I don''t see how he could possibly stand to run with her now, after all the things she''s done.

It''s kind of pathetic, that Hillary has been reduced to bucking for a Vice Presidency, all the while trying to sound like she still has a chance of being on top of the ticket herself.

End the drama - vote Obama.
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by wisedad March 8, 2008 8:20 AM PST
This is another "tear-jerk" by Hillary Clinton. Another example of how she will do anything to get elected. She knows she can''t win without an Obama on her ticket, yet Obama can win without her!
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by fjstratford March 8, 2008 2:01 PM PST
Wooo Hoooo

Hillary/Obama ''08
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by iss2010 March 8, 2008 7:24 PM PST
Hillary Clinton''s cannot win the delegates count. It''s over. It was over in February. Why would Obama want to make a deal with her in which she ends up the winner when HE has won? Does Hillary think he''s that stupid?
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by KYJurisDoctor March 8, 2008 7:38 PM PST
"Billary" Clinton has started the campaign for her for a VEEP spot in earnest!

http://osi-speaks.blogspot.com/2008/03/clinton-it-depends-on-whos-on-top.html#links
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by darrren12000 March 8, 2008 7:50 PM PST
Well, face it dude - we are headed for the ticket, dream or otherwise. Obama''s angry white male supporters only want Clinton out because they know she will have the case for being at the top of the ticket. Basically her strategy, in addition to winning the big states, is to beat him into a VP by going touch. Make him look like the subordinate. Right now it''s working.

The reason why this will happen is because the Dems have to unite. There is a statistical tie. No side will be happy unless both are on the ticket.
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by darrren12000 March 8, 2008 7:51 PM PST
iss - NO ONE will get the delegate count. No one will get 2024 delegates without all the superdelegates going for them - and even then, i''m not sure they will get it. let''s face it, we are going to a brokered convention. both sides are going to have to grow up and face this reality.
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by mcom-major March 8, 2008 11:45 PM PST
Hey Fernando! I enjoy your blog! In fact Im writing my own blog for school about politics too! Hope you are enjoying being on the road. When you get back to the office Ill have to stop by.
-Molly (summer 2007 intern)
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by mcom-major March 8, 2008 11:54 PM PST
Hey Fernando! I enjoy your blog! In fact Im writing my own blog for school about politics too! Hope you are enjoying being on the road. When you get back to the office Ill have to stop by.
-Molly (summer 2007 intern)
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by vet_sk March 9, 2008 8:12 AM PDT
Obama though would no more take the VP position under Clinton then he would quit the race now. He''d rather be a US Senator then her VP. I could see her wanting a chance at the VP position.

The dems know that there is no way that the Super''s could vote against the will of the pledged delegates and get away with the general election. Such a move would disenfranchise the Obama support from the general election.

I would have to hold my nose enough now to vote for Hillary but if she tried to usurp the vote using Supers that would be untenable to me.
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by lordmi March 9, 2008 8:31 AM PDT
She is a Monster., no doubt.
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by lordmi March 9, 2008 8:32 AM PDT
Her? On the ticket?
No way, not even on position Number 100.
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by nmben March 9, 2008 11:09 AM PDT
The Clintons needs to respect the intelligence of the American people just a little: suggesting a possible VP position for Mr. Obama is another not-so-veiled "Jesse Jackson won South Carolina"-style swift-boating, except now it is to convey that he may be good enough for a VP position, instead of the ethnic candidate flavor of the season.

I wonder why the Democratic Party leaders are allowing this soap opera to continue, fully aware that she has no chance in hell to win the nomination. Is the leadership such a hostage to the Clinton machine?
Please spare us more of the blood sport the Clintons%u2019 are playing. I hope that the Obama campaign does not agree to any kind of %u201Cre-do%u201D in Michigan and Florida %u2013 it is another trap.

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by elevando March 9, 2008 11:16 AM PDT
If Obama is the candidate that exercises "better judgment," why does he have John Kerry, somebody any right thinking Dem hates, out on the Sunday talk shows claiming that having a write in ballot wouldn''t be the best option for Florida? What could be more representational, hence democratic? There is no argument here. The Obama campaign and their supporters should be ashamed to have this man''s ideals as the mouth piece for the campaign. Sure, the Obama supporters will spin this, and I do admire their passion for their candidate, but the fact remains Kerry''s argument stinks, and it is at odds with Obama''s message of leading America in a new direction.
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by popstom1 March 10, 2008 2:41 AM PDT
With out Fl. Mi. Obama can''t win
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by whitepicks2 March 10, 2008 12:21 PM PDT
This is perhaps the most diabolical Clinton tactic since South Carolina --(1) Put out the false impression of acting in the interest of party unity. (2)Deceive voters into believing the false choice of her on top of a joint ticket. (3) Feed and manipulate this ruse in a feel-good story through the media. (4)Try to paint Obama as the bad guy here for shunning the offer, and stubbornly blocking party unity. That''s the deception which will never end from the Clinton campaign. If people can''t see this, well, they''ll remain owned and manipulated by the Clintons. This tactic of the moment is, and their campaign''s body of work remains, a constant slap in the face to Democratic voters.
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