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Hillary's lukewarm endorsement; Bill's dousing in cold water

Submitted by Soren Dayton on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 09:10
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CQ's Craig Crawford thought this about Hillary Clinton's speech last night:

Many of Clinton's supportive words seemed almost tacked on as an after thought. Several times Clinton listed various things she believed in, and then almost parenthetically noted that these were her reasons for backing Obama. In other words, she's for Obama because he agrees with her.

She basically said that Democrats should vote for Barack Obama because they agree with him. But here's what Bill Clinton said yesterday about "Candidate X" and "Candidate Y":

Suppose for example you're a voter. And you've got candidate X and candidate Y. Candidate X agrees with you on everything, but you don't think that person can deliver on anything. Candidate Y disagrees with you on half the issues, but you believe that on the other half, the candidate will be able to deliver. For whom would you vote?

I have no doubt that Bill knew what was in Hillary's speech when he said that line.

As Ben Smith noted, "Clinton did little to sell Obama's personal characteristics, his qualities or ability as commander in chief."

There is still no audio-visual rebutal to Hillary's Not Ready" statements that she made in debates that has become the Republican communications rallying cry.

She and Bill did their duty as Democrats, but are leaving enough out that Republicans, Hillary supporters, and independents have something to chew on.

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What can a country achieve in 7 years?!?

Submitted by brooklynkevin on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 09:32.

What can a country achieve in 7 years?!?

"...the culmination of seven years of national investment, planning, concentrated state power, national mobilization and hard work."

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/27/opinion/27friedman.html?ex=1377576000&en=1b1efd63601e7e7a&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

"...Seven years ... Seven years ... Oh, that's right. China was awarded these Olympic Games on July 13, 2001 — just two months before 9/11."

And what have we done in the past 7 years.  Entered into an unnecessary war in Iraq, and couldn't finish a war in Afghanistan.  Budget surplus ,to record budget deficit.  High employment and rising wages, to higher unemployment and lower or stagnant wages.  World leaders to also-ran.  From a shining city on the hill, to bitter national, racial and religious divide.

I'm not complaining.  I take as much blame for the past 7 years.  I, we, didn't do enough to make sure the administration changed in 2004.  This year can be different.

Instead of complaining, I, we, can ask "what do I want the next 7 years to be like?  What world, country, and future do I want to look back on in 7 years?  And what candidate believes in what I believe in?"
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Kevin B

I'm saying it now: President Barack H. Obama, Jr., 2009 - 2017
 

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Submitted by Keith_Indy on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 11:15.

thank you

Paraphrased

Submitted by Wulf on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 11:03.

Shorter Soren: Facades notwithstanding, the Clintons only care about Hillary 2012.

5 & 1/2 years

Submitted by brooklynkevin on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 13:29.

That's right, my friends.  And John McCain spent 5 & 1/2 years without lukewarm water

Am I clear: 5 & 1/2 YEARS!

That's a really, very long time.

4 for 4

Submitted by Keith_Indy on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 14:20.

Repetition doesn't make it anymore persuasive...

Although you're finally starting to make some twisted sense.

Yes, McCain was a POW for 5 1/2 years.

During which time he DID NOT get a sweet heart deal on a house by a man convicted of corruption.

Yep, I can play that game too.

it's got to be tough for the clintons to watch someone else

Submitted by mnmod on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 18:35.

coronated  in a contest  they could've / should've won.  Hope the Clintons take a long vacation and media moves on to a new story.  Hillary supporters are now really no different from any other undecided group with which Obama needs to build trust. I think its going to remain close with final outcome determined by media coverage and level of grassroots activity. 

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