Clinton: Help Wanted
COLUMBUS, OHIO -- Hillary Clinton told the crowd tonight at Ohio State University to give her a chance at the presidency, noting that she is ready for the challenge.
"I'm asking you to hire me for the hardest job in the world," Clinton said, adding that she wants to be "held accountable" by the American people. Over 2,500 supporters and students filled the field house at the University as Clinton delivered her well rehearsed stump speech that amounted to a mixture of policy and knocks at her rival Barack Obama.
"I have not just talked the talk, I have walked the walk," said Clinton as she continued to hammer away the point that she is the candidate with the most experience. Clinton says Obama's campaign amounts to nothing more than "giving speeches" and "rhetoric." The former First Lady's stronger tone comes as the race for the Democratic nomination continues to tighten. Clinton finds herself not only behind in some national polls but also down in the delegate race.
The campaign did receive some good news late in the day when New Mexico finally announced that Clinton had won the caucus there.
The New Mexico caucus actually took place on Feb. 5, but the results were so close, that a recount was ordered.
Even with this small victory, Clinton acknowledged that time is running out and that she asked for people to help get her message out before the March 4 primary in Ohio.
"I can't talk to every person in Ohio, so I'm going to ask you to do that for me."