Clinton: Democratic Nomination Will Be "Open Season" for GOP
BRIDGETON, MO. -- Just 2 days left before Super Tuesday, Hillary Clinton argued that Republicans will delcare "open season" on the eventual Democratic nominee and that Barack Obama wouldn't be able to handle the criticism.
"These are hard jobs we're asking people to fill. You know, my opponent hasn't had to go through that baptism by fire and I think that in a general election you know what's gonna happen to whoever we nominate. Let's not kid ourselves. This is going to be open season once again," Clinton told the nearly 2,000 people at the International Association of Machinists union hall here.
"We need to nominate somebody with the experience and the fortitude and the know-how to take whatever they send our way and send it right back!"
"One thing you know about me I've already been through tough campaigns, and I think that says something. I was accused of everything you could imagine," said the hoarse Clinton, who cut her remarks short and opened the floor to questions.
One undecided voter told Clinton that she is worried about her electability and her ability to unite the Congress, despite feeling that Clinton would be the best president.
"I think its always better to vote for the person you think will be the best president because in the caldron of the campaign, I think that is the most important factor," responded Clinton.
"If you think I would be the best president, you have to believe that I can demonstrate that to the rest of the country and I will do that."
Part of Clinton's new strategy has been to remind voters that in the six previous contests in this nomination process she has won four of the six - even though two of those contests, Michigan and Florida, didn't involve the allocation of any delegates.
"Think about somebody who has been through it, not only survived but thrived, produced results for people, been validated by the people who sent me to Washington."
Clinton ended her remarks by making one final plea to undecided voters.
"Now, for those undecided voters in the 'Show Me State' we have two candidates left after a vigorous and intense campaign. Either one of us will change history. That is not the question. The question is who will change America and who will deliver results for America."
Clinton is scheduled to travel to Minnesota where she will hold a campaign event and spend some time watching the Super Bowl with supporters.