Clinton Hits Obama on Health Care Plan Differences
SAN DIEGO -- Hillary Clinton, who leads by double digits in California, criticized Barack Obama's health care plan during a rally in San Diego today.
"The most important difference that you heard was that between myself and Senator Obama over whether or not we should attempt to, work for, make a commitment to achieving universal health care in America," she said, referring to the health care discussion during last night's Democratic debate in Los Angeles. "You see, I believe with all my heart that it is a moral right for people to have quality affordable health care. That is why I put forth a plan to cover everyone."
In an attempt to single herself out as the nominee to stand against the Republicans on the issue of universal health care Clinton added, "One of the most important issues separating Democrats and Republicans is that when we stand on a stage against whomever the Republicans nominate, we are standing there 100% committed to universal health care as soon as we can possibly achieve it."
Clinton asked the crowd of around 7,000 at San Diego State University what they thought of the debate.
"How many of you watched that debate last night? Wasn't that exciting? And isn't it thrilling to know that one of the people on the stage last night will make history as our 2008 Democratic candidate? And if we work together, you are looking at the next president of the United States!" The crowd erupted into loud cheers.
At one point during her remarks, when discussing her policy toward Iraq, two young men stood behind Clinton and in front of her campaign sign holding a large, red banner that read "Nepotist Tyrant, Hands Off Iran!"
Clinton seemed not to notice. Campaign staffers came over and asked the protestors to leave. Soon a couple large gentlemen wearing Hillary T-shirts came over and tore down the sign and the protestors were ushered out quietly.