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The risk behind Hillary's attacks on Obama.

By Jonathan Alter | Newsweek Web Exclusive
Dec 3, 2007 | Updated: 4:36  p.m. ET Dec 3, 2007

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  • Posted By: Trenton Sims @ 02/25/2008 6:11:09 PM

    Comment: On SUNDAY??
    OH No She Didn't.??

    SHAME ON YOU HOLLARY !!!
    For Todays (SUNDAY) Sacrelege, blasphemy, and Atheism..
    Mocking the Christian belief in Salvation.
    Poking fun and Sarcasm at Believing that Heaven can Open up the sky to those who believe. Laughing at the notion that there are Celestial Angelic Choirs in the Heavens, Hurling sarcasm at those who would believe they can hear. Laughing at Hope.. Laughing at GOD..!!!
    Hillary..Can you say Moses?
    Did he not part the Red Sea and free his people from the Pharoh?
    Who are you Hillary Rodham to tell us all not to believe that all things are possible through our Lord Our God?
    It is dillusional to Hope The Lord God would ever extend his ever redeeming, ever forgiving ever everlasting Love to Our Nation? To America and her United States Citizens??
    Its dillusional On SUNDAY to think this could be possible ?? 2/24/08
    One thing is certain..It won't be possible under your leadership. You are a non-believer.
    I suppose that deceased Dallas Police Officers family should abandon any HOPE for his Salvation. His life was lost performing a difficult and demanding job too. There aint NO GOD coming for him either. Right Hillary??
    May God have mercy on your immortal soul Hillary Rodham.
    SHAME ON YOU HILLARY RODHAM
    The Lord works in mysterious ways....
    And today God exposed your true dark soul to the world. And In so doing, the Nation and the World will be better served.

  • Posted By: crawford.2 @ 12/27/2007 5:50:13 PM

    Comment: Obam started sliming Hillary in the begining but denied that he knew his staff did it. God forbid a Woman sticks up for herself or gives it back. She is tought enough to win and thats why you all are scared!

  • Posted By: Braes @ 12/14/2007 7:08:49 PM

    Comment: She needs to fire Mark Penn. He is a pus bucket. Hillary going negative even through surrogates is an affirmation of a Rovian bent. Agent of change? Ready to lead? Sounds like ready to slime to me. Sad. Calling rolling in the mud "the fun part" also affirms all of the negatives. She is losing my support.

  • Posted By: Thor3x @ 12/07/2007 11:12:51 AM

    Comment: Hello Marytnurse;
    I???m a Biden supporter not HRC. I don???t like to see Dem???s attacking Dem???s and if they want to debate the issue???s that???s fine but the attacking of each other is like the Dem???s eating their own.
    We see Biden disagree with HRC and the same with Richardson but what they are not doing is attacking her character.

    Regarding your comment about Bush sneaks behind the scenes and sends HRC messages. Now you have attacked her character by associating her with Bush. You see how this works?

  • Posted By: blushamrocks @ 12/06/2007 3:13:59 PM

    Comment: what about the fact that if she wins that will be 24 years under the two families swapping the most powerful position. It seems like a dynasty. Join the revolution? Sounds good but like so many people out there that I've talked to it seems like both parties have made it impossible for the average joe and jane public change the system. Good luck Ron Paul

  • Posted By: garnelson @ 12/05/2007 4:37:53 AM

    Comment:
    People lets take a breath here, stop and think, How much health care can you buy for $44,000.00 per person/ per year? This is how much we as Americans are spending each on this war. Ask yourselves this, which candidate has said they would end the war now? Yes there is one who voted NO for the war running. Now to me that???s the guy who is worth voting for, its time for a change and its time for American politics to go to the Doctor. Join the revolution, join the teaparty07! Make your vote mean something vote Liberty, Peace Prosperity??? Ron Paul.

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 12/05/2007 12:55:23 AM

    Comment: I think Hillary made some good points. Most notably, when she mentioned that herself(Hillary Clinton), Bill Richardson, Dodd and Biden have been making decisions that affect this country for a long time. She's good at it. Another tremendous point she made is that you cannot learn to be President through a book, you need experience in the "trenches".It's like becoming a General without ever serving in the army. We need to give Richardson some credit, he is very intelligent and is a solutions oriented person, he is able to bring factions together and provide solutions. He has proven that in New Mexico and he was a star member in the Clinton administration. I also like his persona, he's cool, gentlemen like. He would make a great Vice President. Another facinating point that was mentioned was bloodlines. Bloodlines are very important in American Society. It detemines which fraternity you belong too. This is why the rise of Bill Clinton was so impressive, he did not come from the "traditional fraternity". Look at Kerry, Gore, Bush, Kennedy these are all people who come from powerful fraternities. Clinton was able to play his way in; Amazing I do not think that has ever been done. Unfrotunately, the heirarchy of fraternities is a secret world and therefore is subject to a lot of conspiracy theories some have merit some do not. We will never know because the information that way we have access too is limited. A big reason Bush became President was he was able to "milk" these fraternities for unprecendented amounts of money. If you do not come from a fraternity it is difficult to compete; you end up being like Guilliani and end up "selling" your soul for money. What choice do you have. No money, no penetration, no access to the Presidency.

  • Posted By: sarahjaneASU @ 12/04/2007 3:35:16 PM

    Comment: http://www.skirsch.com/politics/president/comparison.htm

  • Posted By: dewcooper @ 12/04/2007 2:38:04 PM

    Comment: The more the merrier! I love watching the candidates in the DNC eat each other, giving fodder to whichever Republican runs against them! What is it, the enemy of my enemy...

  • Posted By: marytnurse @ 12/04/2007 2:24:35 PM

    Comment: Asking a candidate to come forward with a clear answer is NOT going negative. She's just never so openly dirtied her hands before; Edwards gets a bit rougher, a bit less gentlemanly, than Senator Obama in these calls for a direct answer, but it's a direct answer challenge, not going dirty. I know you support HRC, but do you have to mirror her too? Interesting that Rove talks directly to Obama, but Bush talks to HRC in secret messages. Rove wants to run against HRC because they know they can beat her!!!

  • Posted By: marytnurse @ 12/04/2007 2:21:25 PM

    Comment: I'm sorry, asking someone to get specific on their policies is NOT going negative. I know you are an HRC supporter, but you don't have to act like her too, do you? Thor3x? Do you seriously think Karl Rove wants anyone but HRC to run against? Ever consider that he openly gives Obama advice, while Bush sneaks behind the scenes to send HRC messages (and we know it's not his thinking that originates these) about how to campaign??

  • Posted By: dewcooper @ 12/04/2007 11:37:17 AM

    Comment: Why is it mud-slinging if you tell the truth about someone? Is it mud-slinging to bring up the very questionalbe real estate deal that Obama had with a local memeber of organized crime? Is it mudslinging to bring up the very questionable commodities deal that Hillary had, pocketing $100,000? Is it mudslinging to bring up ALL of the questionable actions of the White House while Hillary was co-president (travelgate, white water, sexual harrasment of Monica, Vince Foster, the 'renting' of the Lincoln bedroom, etc.). What about Hillary's support of the Palistinians while running for Senate? Is that considered mudslinging to discuss the actual events? Politics have become too politically correct...

    The majority of what a president does is US Public Relations. Sure they make decisions, but mostly act off of the information and opinions of others. However, the most important role of the President is that of Commander in Chief. And if you cannot respect the men and women who put their live son the line for our freedoms, nor respect the flag under which they fight, then you have no purpose serving. Hillary showed while she was in charge of the White House that she had no respect for the service members intrusted to serve there. Obama cannot even muster the energy to place his hand over his heart during the playing of our National Anthem. If we believe Hillary that you cannot learn to be president from reading a book, well neither of these individuals is qualified to lead our armed services and thus not qualified to be President.

  • Posted By: dewcooper @ 12/04/2007 11:37:05 AM

    Comment: Why is it mud-slinging if you tell the truth about someone? Is it mud-slinging to bring up the very questionalbe real estate deal that Obama had with a local memeber of organized crime? Is it mudslinging to bring up the very questionable commodities deal that Hillary had, pocketing $100,000? Is it mudslinging to bring up ALL of the questionable actions of the White House while Hillary was co-president (travelgate, white water, sexual harrasment of Monica, Vince Foster, the 'renting' of the Lincoln bedroom, etc.). What about Hillary's support of the Palistinians while running for Senate? Is that considered mudslinging to discuss the actual events? Politics have become too politically correct...

    The majority of what a president does is US Public Relations. Sure they make decisions, but mostly act off of the information and opinions of others. However, the most important role of the President is that of Commander in Chief. And if you cannot respect the men and women who put their live son the line for our freedoms, nor respect the flag under which they fight, then you have no purpose serving. Hillary showed while she was in charge of the White House that she had no respect for the service members intrusted to serve there. Obama cannot even muster the energy to place his hand over his heart during the playing of our National Anthem. If we believe Hillary that you cannot learn to be president from reading a book, well neither of these individuals is qualified to lead our armed services and thus not qualified to be President.

  • Posted By: Vincegirl @ 12/04/2007 11:12:59 AM

    Comment: People who are supporting Billary must have NEVER heard of a little something called "The Clinton Body Count" - google it people - read a little bit about what happenned to the people who had some dirt on the Clintons' , they would up 6 feet under because of it . Clintons = CORRUPT , people ! Not just one or two people died at the orders of the Clintons , but 100 . - mysterious deaths , plane 'crashes' , car 'crashes' , no autopsies done - check it out !!! Find out the TRUTH about the Clintons !!!

  • Posted By: K DAVID @ 12/04/2007 11:09:00 AM

    Comment: Why the double standard from the media? It was ok for Senator Barack Hussein Obama and Senator John Reid Edwards to attack Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton then they called him a "rising star" and cheered him (ex/Chris Mathews) with positive reviews. and yes this abviousely hurt Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton- the polls shows it. Now when she is attacks back to defend herself she is a *** and she is negative. It is all too familiar to all those women in this country who had to fight every day at work place for equality. You know the saying "when men are tough they are Strong and Ambitious and when the woman gets tough she is a *** isn't it Mr. Atler.
    For all the mothers, sisters, daughters and garndmothers who has to fight for equality!

  • Posted By: ILOVEMYGRANDCHILDREN @ 12/04/2007 10:19:40 AM

    Comment: "anus"

  • Posted By: daisy_mom4 @ 12/04/2007 10:06:51 AM

    Comment: Why the double standard? It is politics ya know! The fact is, regardless of all the mud-slinging, Hillary is the best candidate for the job. Anyone who has spent their life in the service she HAS to improve life for women, children, minorities and the common "Joe" has my vote!

    • Posted By: dewcooper @ 12/04/2007 11:39:58

      Comment: How much did she support a woman's right for a safe workplace while her husband was knowling committing sexual haresment? As far as her books on children, she didn't even write them. Watch her actions, and not her words. That is the true sign of a person's character.

  • Posted By: daisy_mom4 @ 12/04/2007 9:55:04 AM

    Comment: Why the double standard??? It is politics ya know! Regardless of the mud slinging, the facts stand out in my mind...she is the best candidate for the job.

  • Posted By: rgengel @ 12/04/2007 9:47:03 AM

    Comment: Hillary has demonstrated that when the chips are down her dark furious side of hidden agendas flowers forth. You do not need a psych degree that she still harbors deep resentment at her husband for his years of running around with women that has shamed her privately and publickly.It shows in her face and especially her demeanor under stress. It is not the fault of the American voter that she didbt do the right thing and divorce him and noone gives her credit for staying in that shame of a marriage.
    Becoming President is NOT Hillarys reward for putting up with Bill. The country needs and deserves a mature strong emotionally under control candidate. It obviously isnt Hillary

  • Posted By: marineasrt @ 12/04/2007 9:38:18 AM

    Comment: There is something I have never quite inderstood about Hillary's claim to fame being all the great economic things that happened during the Clinton years, and how those years were so great for the middle class. I guess people have simply conveniently overlooked the fact that Enron, Worldcom and IPO Securities Fraud and stock option backdating activities all took place under the Clintons' watch. As a result of the failures of the Clinton administration to properly prompt the SEC and other regulators to check these excesses, or to force Congress to enact legislation that would ensure small investors (who were also workers at such companies) did not have all their eggs in one basket, millions of middle income americans lost not only their jobs but literally billions of dollars they had invested for their retirement; jobs and retirement money they will probably never recover. With that kind of track record in management experience, understanding of economic forces, and leadership ability on important issues, is Sen. Clinton really the one to lead us in the global economy and protect the economic future of the middle class in this country? Of course we wont trully know her role in those failures as the Clinton library has made sure documents concerning her real role in decision making during the Clinton years will not be accessible until AFTER the election.

  • Posted By: dorret @ 12/04/2007 8:19:50 AM

    Comment: Hillary Clinton had me at hello when she anounced her candidacy. Now I will probably say googbye. Her attack on Obama is not the type of ploitics I want to be associated with. The more she fended off her opponents without stooping to their level, the more I respected and believed in her. Now she is just another mud slinging, soul selling phony politician. It is sad to see.

    • Posted By: Thor3x @ 12/04/2007 12:35:07

      Comment: So now maybe you can answer the question. Why is it bad for Hillary to go negative but not bad for Obama to go negative? Remember who attacked first. While Hillary spent her time attacking Bush Obama and Edwards where attacking her. So who is negative?

  • Posted By: dorret @ 12/04/2007 8:13:30 AM

    Comment: Sen. Clinton had my vote until she attacked Sen. Obama. It is not the type of politics I want to be associated with.

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 12/04/2007 8:06:35 AM

    Comment: I agree with you that the candidates are starting to feel the heat and have stepped up their attacks. The competition is so intense that these candidates are fighting "punch" for "punch". Hillary Clintorn has proven time and time again that she can handle adversity( Bill Crisis) and still make successful decisions. Personally I think she is "battle tested" and has proven she can lead. However she is a very polarizing figure for reasons I think are frivilous and without merit. It is this polarization along with her vote on Iraq that has given the Obama campaign life. Obama's argument is that he can UNIFY different factions for the common good and that his experience as a Senator has proven that he is up too the task. Hillary's argument is that Barak is dreaming and he could never implement what he is proposing. It's getting down to crunch time and "Hillary and her people know what to do". It looks like a Hillary /Biden ticket. On the Republican side I think Nick Romney will probally end up winning that nomination. It is sad but true. When candidates gets too nasty it does not make them look good. People with big ego's always react the worst. It makes them look bad just ask Howard Dean. I think the longer Obama stays in the lead the faster the Clinton camp will due a "job" on him.

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 12/04/2007 7:38:06 AM

    Comment: Does Obama have the skill to overcome gridlock if elected. The facts are that Obama has recieved support from Republicans in Iowa. And we all know what the Republican party thinks of Hillary Clinton. This is actually and advantage for Obama he can say that Hillary and the Republicans have been unbale to work together in the past especially on health care(1994). Working with Republican in New York is quite different than working with Republicans on a national level. Obama can ease gridlcock. Hillary needs to constantly remind people that she never forgets and that she can improve people's lives.

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 12/04/2007 7:27:22 AM

    Comment: Interesting. I think Hillary made some good points. Most notably, when she mentioned that herself(Hillary Clinton), Bill Richardson, Dodd and Biden have been making decisions that affect this country for a long time. She's good at it. Another tremendous point she made is that you cannot learn to be President through a book, you need experience in the "trenches".It's like becoming a General without ever serving in the army. We need to give Richardson some credit, he is very intelligent and is a solutions oriented person, he is able to bring factions together and provide solutions. He has proven that in New Mexico and he was a star member in the Clinton administration. I also like his persona, he's cool, gentlemen like. He would make a great Vice President. Another facinating point that was mentioned was bloodlines. Bloodlines are very important in American Society. It detemines which fraternity you belong too. This is why the rise of Bill Clinton was so impressive, he did not come from the "traditional fraternity". Look at Kerry, Gore, Bush, Kennedy these are all people who come from powerful fraternities. Clinton was able to play his way in; Amazing I do not think that has ever been done. Unfrotunately, the heirarchy of fraternities is a secret world and therefore is subject to a lot of conspiracy theories some have merit some do not. We will never know because the information that way we have access too is limited. A big reason Bush became President was he was able to "milk" these fraternities for unprecendented amounts of money. If you do not come from a fraternity it is difficult to compete; you end up being like Guilliani and end up "selling" your soul for money. What choice do you have. No money, no penetration, no access to the Presidency.

  • Posted By: Aris-D @ 12/04/2007 7:20:15 AM

    Comment: Those good points you refer to seem like bad points to me. She always says she's been fighting for healthcare for 15 years. She says she been fightining republicans and winning all that time as well. Where is the healthcare or the fruits from these wins? 15 years proved not long enough, is 4-8 more going to do it? I would have to say no and I'll use her words to prove it. "I'd rather be fighting republicans." That fight signals the very gridlock we know and can continue to expect from Washington.. Will it be more effective to make real change actually happen if the President is respected and not loathed by the side across the aisle? And one more thing, on this grade school paper, if a young bi-racial boy decided he wanted to be President, it proves to me that by even having the thought, he is someone that is of the first generation that may be able to transcend the racial bickering that has brought about some of our greatest division and blocked any hope of true and complete change for the common good of all Americans. It also shows me that regardless of how many perceived strikes Obama may have had against him, he is at the cusp of realizing his vision, accomplishing what he set out to do on his own merits, by hard work and dedication to a noble cause, not the coat tails of someone else's accomplishments. That is a guy I can trust will follow his dream and make it a reality. Fortunately for us, his dream should be our dream, a unified America striving to better our reputation in the world and make us safer, an America yearning for a better life for our next generation, an America leading by deed and example, an America where everyone can have a purpose in rebuilding our legacy, an America where education and healthcare is not a crap-shoot if you are not in the top 10% of the financial columns. If you can't rally more than 51% of America at most on any issue, in four years we will be debating the next candidate of change. Gas will be over $6.00 a gallon, the toll in Iraq and maybe Iran will be quadruple plus of what it is now, your house will be foreclosed on, your unexpected operation will devastate the finances of your family and your children are going to be left behind in the global economy because they are less educated than the competition. Let's just hope that "Voter's do learns" and take hold of the opportunity that we have right now. Obama '08

  • Posted By: Aris-D @ 12/04/2007 7:19:45 AM

    Comment: Those good points you refer to seem like bad points to me. She always says she's been fighting for healthcare for 15 years. She says she been fightining republicans and winning all that time as well. Where is the healthcare or the fruits from these wins? 15 years proved not long enough, is 4-8 more going to do it? I would have to say no and I'll use her words to prove it. "I'd rather be fighting republicans." That fight signals the very gridlock we know and can continue to expect from Washington.. Will it be more effective to make real change actually happen if the President is respected and not loathed by the side across the aisle? And one more thing, on this grade school paper, if a young bi-racial boy decided he wanted to be President, it proves to me that by even having the thought, he is someone that is of the first generation that may be able to transcend the racial bickering that has brought about some of our greatest division and blocked any hope of true and complete change for the common good of all Americans. It also shows me that regardless of how many perceived strikes Obama may have had against him, he is at the cusp of realizing his vision, accomplishing what he set out to do on his own merits, by hard work and dedication to a noble cause, not the coat tails of someone else's accomplishments. That is a guy I can trust will follow his dream and make it a reality. Fortunately for us, his dream should be our dream, a unified America striving to better our reputation in the world and make us safer, an America yearning for a better life for our next generation, an America leading by deed and example, an America where everyone can have a purpose in rebuilding our legacy, an America where education and healthcare is not a crap-shoot if you are not in the top 10% of the financial columns. If you can't rally more than 51% of America at most on any issue, in four years we will be debating the next candidate of change. Gas will be over $6.00 a gallon, the toll in Iraq and maybe Iran will be quadruple plus of what it is now, your house will be foreclosed on, your unexpected operation will devastate the finances of your family and your children are going to be left behind in the global economy because they are less educated than the competition. Let's just hope that "Voter's do learns" and take hold of the opportunity that we have right now. Obama '08

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 12/04/2007 5:16:42 AM

    Comment: I think Hillary made some good points. Most notably, when she mentioned that herself(Hillary Clinton), Bill Richardson, Dodd and Biden have been making decisions that affect this country for a long time. She's good at it. Another tremendous point she made is that you cannot learn to be President through a book, you need experience in the "trenches".It's like becoming a General without ever serving in the army. We need to give Richardson some credit, he is very intelligent and is a solutions oriented person, he is able to bring factions together and provide solutions. He has proven that in New Mexico and he was a star member in the Clinton administration. I also like his persona, he's cool, gentlemen like. He would make a great Vice President. Another facinating point that was mentioned was bloodlines. Bloodlines are very important in American Society. It detemines which fraternity you belong too. This is why the rise of Bill Clinton was so impressive, he did not come from the "traditional fraternity". Look at Kerry, Gore, Bush, Kennedy these are all people who come from powerful fraternities. Clinton was able to play his way in; Amazing I do not think that has ever been done. Unfrotunately, the heirarchy of fraternities is a secret world and therefore is subject to a lot of conspiracy theories some have merit some do not. We will never know because the information that way we have access too is limited. A big reason Bush became President was he was able to "milk" these fraternities for unprecendented amounts of money. If you do not come from a fraternity it is difficult to compete; you end up being like Guilliani and end up "selling" your soul for money. What choice do you have. No money, no penetration, no access to the Presidency.

  • Posted By: deep thinker @ 12/04/2007 4:19:16 AM

    Comment: Why indeed is Hillary, the --picture perfect campaigner -- suddenly making such an obvious misstep as "too harshly going negative on Obama's character?" Thereby giving voice to an all too human frustration and anger with the Tefloned and saintly appearing Obama who is poised to snatch the Iowa prize from her. Could the strategy be that Hillary should be seen as a flawed human being, who sometimes gives way to human emotion and in the heat of campaign battle can even make a glaring misstep --just like the rest of us humans. After all, there is enough time before January 3 to say, I???m sorry. And, we all know everybody loves a repenting sinner. Question is, is she a flawed human being who needs forgiveness for real, or is this another coldy calculated campaign ploy?

  • Posted By: Swift2001 @ 12/04/2007 4:16:56 AM

    Comment: This reminds me of the line of mainstream gossips-- er pundits, who always see the next political development, as "good news for Republicans." MSNBC and this organ were practically begging Obama to go negative on Hillary. Matthews and Russert have jumped in as apparent members of the Obama campaign. But when Hillary hits back, it's "risky." Why? The man, and Newsweek and MSNBC, have been lying about her. She's learned the lesson of the old War Room, remember? You let something sit out there for too long and people think it's true. So, now she hits back, and Jon Alter gets a case of the vapors.

  • Posted By: lockwhip @ 12/04/2007 3:31:26 AM

    Comment: Same ol' Hilary the political pro. She's wanted to be close to the power position or in it since she was in the womb.

  • Posted By: ILOVEMYGRANDCHILDREN @ 12/04/2007 12:50:39 AM

    Comment: "Anus"

  • Posted By: zstroud @ 12/04/2007 12:09:18 AM

    Comment: What is with this lovefest for Obama. Why is it he can attack her but she cannot respond. How about the fact that its true that this guy always ducks rather then leads. teflon..are yoiu kidding me. I thought Newsweeks job was to hold ALL candidates accountable.

  • Posted By: DMVL @ 12/03/2007 10:53:43 PM

    Comment: The problem with Hillary is that she always sounds calculating. I don't feel like she speaks from the heart. If she focused on what really mattered to her, then may be I'd pay attention to her. But by attacking Obama, she ends up not talking about herself and what she thinks can accomplish for this country. She is just giving Obama a chance to make her look stupid. Obama, on the other hand, always sounds genuine and seems to be listening to the voters. He says a lot of the stuff that i've been thinking. Hillary might want to call him "naive," but I think most of what he says makes sense and that he will bring back hope and respect to our country.

  • Posted By: greenbug @ 12/03/2007 9:02:41 PM

    Comment: Obama does have teflon but, it's because he is a decent person and very well liked. Many think these qualities are shallow but, they go far in dealing with other people. Hillary is making a serious mistake in going mega negative. It plays to all her weaknesses and reminds people why they were not that crazy about the clintons to begin with. hillary lacks the grace and likability to pull this off and it will backfire on her.

    • Posted By: Thor3x @ 12/04/2007 12:36:02

      Comment: So now maybe you can answer the question. Why is it bad for Hillary to go negative but not bad for Obama to go negative? Remember who attacked first. While Hillary spent her time attacking Bush Obama and Edwards where attacking her. So who is negative?

    • Posted By: Thor3x @ 12/04/2007 12:33:43

      Comment: So now maybe you can answer the question. Why is it bad for Hillary to go negative but not bad for Obama to go negative? Remember who attacked first. While Hillary spent her time attack Bush Obama and Edwards where attacking her. So who is negative?

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 12/03/2007 7:22:30 PM

    Comment: Does Obama have the skill to overcome gridlock if elected. The facts are that Obama has recieved support from Republicans in Iowa. And we all know what the Republican party thinks of Hillary Clinton. This is actually and advantage for Obama he can say that Hillary and the Republicans have been unbale to work together in the past especially on health care(1994). Working with Republican in New York is quite different than working with Republicans on a national level. Obama can ease gridlcock. Hillary needs to constantly remind people that she never forgets and that she can improve people's lives.

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 12/03/2007 7:06:47 PM

    Comment: Excellent commentary. I agree with you that the candidates are starting to feel the heat and have stepped up their attacks. The competition is so intense that these candidates are fighting "punch" for "punch". Hillary Clintorn has proven time and time again that she can handle adversity( Bill Crisis) and still make successful decisions. Personally I think she is "battle tested" and has proven she can lead. However she is a very polarizing figure for reasons I think are frivilous and without merit. It is this polarization along with her vote on Iraq that has given the Obama campaign life. Obama's argument is that he can UNIFY different factions for the common good and that his experience as a Senator has proven that he is up too the task. Hillary's argument is that Barak is dreaming and he could never implement what he is proposing. It's getting down to crunch time and "Hillary and her people know what to do". It looks like a Hillary /Biden ticket. On the Republican side I think Nick Romney will probally end up winning that nomination. It is sad but true. When candidates gets too nasty it does not make them look good. People with big ego's always react the worst. It makes them look bad just ask Howard Dean. I think the longer Obama stays in the lead the faster the Clinton camp will due a "job" on him.

 
 
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