Clinton Says Wright Was Obama's Choice
In an interview with the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review editorial board, Hillary Clinton weighed in on the controversy surrounding Barack Obama's former pastor and longtime friend Jeremiah Wright, saying, "he would not have been my pastor. … You don't choose your family, but you choose what church you want to attend."
According to the paper, Clinton continued: "You know, I spoke out against Don Imus [who was fired from his radio and television shows after making racially insensitive remarks], saying that hate speech was unacceptable in any setting, and I believe that. … I just think you have to speak out against that. You certainly have to do that, if not explicitly, then implicitly by getting up and moving." (Thanks to CBS News political consultant Marc Ambinder for the tip).
According to the paper, Clinton continued: "You know, I spoke out against Don Imus [who was fired from his radio and television shows after making racially insensitive remarks], saying that hate speech was unacceptable in any setting, and I believe that. … I just think you have to speak out against that. You certainly have to do that, if not explicitly, then implicitly by getting up and moving." (Thanks to CBS News political consultant Marc Ambinder for the tip).
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See all 135 CommentsUnfortunately VIDEO may again place Hill in deep doo, doo. It seems there is a video tape recording her discussing the fund raiser with the donors (on it, she talks about who would be there and what they will do) this means she performed what is known as a direct campaign request. donations from donors for that kind of request are limited to 25K. Since the donation was for 250K, that would be considered campaign fraud.
Woe is Hillary and Damnnnn those videos and tape recordings that make being a great liar so hard to keep up these days!!! ROTFLMAO.
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Posted by truth-hurts at 02:50 AM : Mar 27, 2008
when I heard about that at first, I disputed it, but after research, found out it was true--I also found out some of the reasons why he was blocking it here some are:"Obama objects because any of his supporters who voted in the GOP primary (the one that counted in MI) cannot vote in the Dem primary, which would have been their original choice.
Also, you have to vote in person once before you can receive an absentee ballot, meaning that new voters would not have as many options.
Why would Obama agree to a do-over when two of his large support groups are not allowed to participate? That is merely a second illegitimate election.
And as pointed out earlier, when you gamble, you need to face the fact you could lose. MI and FL decided the throw their political muscle around and challenge the DNC. They lost. It is only now that they are realizing the ramifications of this loss, but being dumb with your bets really isn''t a great rationale to receiving preferential treatment (unless you are an investment bank, of course)." Posted by: abject funk | March 19, 2008 7:00 PM
Favorable ratings for Hillary now are 37% dropped from 47% a week ago and down from about 55% in January
This is from polls on Abc and Nbc tonight with a gallup poll echoing this. Obama''s electability is at 60% right now (I believe according to the gallup poll) McCains is at 58% and Hillary''s is at lower than 58% (can''t remember the #) The consensus is the Wright flap hurt Obama a lot less than Hillary''s lies hurt herself and McCain has only gained.
In other news, 28% of Hillary supporters threaten to support McCain if Hillary is not the nom. (she probably won''t be) and 19% of Obama supporters are making the same kind of revenge threat voting. Guess we know which side has more sore losers. Ah well. From the Independent perspective, Hillary''s campaign is being viewed by more as more negative and ugly than Obama''s and according to NBC, 6 superdelegates have indicated they will probably move to Obama''s circle, because the Wright thing today with Hillary is the last straw.....and her supporters thought it was all in good fun....
1. Identify the problem and all of its aspects (don''''t be shy or biased)
2. Have a vision or idea
3. Speak about it and inspire the public to come on board
4. Gather together people from various professions who can implement and steward this vision
5. Tell the public what onus is on them then proceed apace--making adjustments as necessary.
Only 3 of these things can be done before one needs the power to do the rest. Obama has done the 3. On the issue of this (ie., race) I fail to see Clinton putting forth any ideas or vision save to tout her personal horn.Which is fine only if America is a voice of 1 person. We are not hiring either candidate to inspire or lead themselves. WE are auditioning each of them to inspire and lead us--that means no matter if we come in as black, white, purple, green or racist or tolerant. so what SHE would do as a person has no more bearing than what HE does as a person. How will either of them bring us together? At least Obama has started the dialog. Hillary has some catching up to do on this issue.
GOOD POINT!!
I bet Republicans like a Wright worshipper especially when he was a Muslim and deep inside he still is.
Posted by truthbug at 11:49 AM : Mar 26, 2008
You destroy your own credibility when you post drivel such as this. there is no reason to lie on the man. He is not a muslim. YOu could argue that he is keeping company with radical views that alienate many other Americans. And for doing that, especially at the time of an election bring questions of his judgment up for scrutiny. But trying to get us to fear Muslims or say he is one is silly. Even if he is a muslim--so what? THAT is not the issue--we are not neo cons to be moved, swayed or brainwashed by fears of Muslims or anyone else. SAve it for the bush crowd.
More important, is how can Obama claim he can represent all Americans if he consistently keeps company with some who single out or condemn part of America? THAT is a more legitimate question that will get people to thinking.
I bet Republicans like a Wright worshipper especially when he was a Muslim and deep inside he still is.
I am a woman and i wouldnt mind to have a woman prez but its just not Hillary. she has done to the woman presidency what she did to the health care - DESTROY IT. now we cant elect a woman and all she is doing is making sure the democratic party goes down with her
this kind of actions do not represent me as a woman that is why i would rather wait and elect another woman
Posted by Xzonz at 02:16 AM : Mar 26, 2008
Obama has already released his tax records for about the last 5 years or so. Hillary says it is a nice first step, now she wants him to release his state legislative record--all while she refuses to release any tax return that postdates when Bill was President. (meaning she has not released any since 1999)
The people of Pennsylvania seem to really like her. I don''t think they really care if she is using the Tanya Harding strategy to knock out Obama. While it was an illegal maneuver to the Olympic Committee, apparently the Democratic National Convention folks look on it as a fine tactic. It says something about the Dems all together. Maybe Obama should change tickets, huh?
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