Posted on 10/25/2005 10:50:45 AM PDT by Calpernia
Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan says her fellow opponents of American involvement in Iraq shouldn't support Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's political aspirations unless she changes her stance on the issue.
Sheehan tells The Associated Press in Albany that Clinton won't get her support unless the New York Democrat comes out against the war in Iraq conflict and calls for a withdrawal of U-S troops.
Clinton backed the U-S invasion of Iraq in 2002 and has since supported troop-level expansions even while criticizing President Bush's handling of the aftermath.
Sheehan's son Casey died in Iraq last year. Her anti-war efforts drew national attention this summer when she camped outside Bush's Texas ranch while he vacationed there.
There's no immediate comment from Clinton on Sheehan's criticism.
Your ping list please. Thank you.
In ongoing news, Casey Sheehan is still dead.
If Hillary drew up plans for a radical leftist opposition (to make her look centrist), it would look a lot like Cindy Sheehan.
That clueless airhead speaking AGAINST Hillary is actually a benefit to Hillary.
but he is now spinning faster than ever in his grave.
I have this distinct feeling Hillary is scared of Cindy.
>>>That clueless airhead speaking AGAINST Hillary is actually a benefit to Hillary.
Exactly. This is Hillary's way of distancing herself.
Cindy attacking MSM's darling won't help Cindy and her cause.
Never! I will not share my popcorn.
/teasing
A battle between seehan and clinton? Will Hillary cave to sheehan's demands? Interesting to see who comes out on top.
Cindy better hope she goes to hell, she doesn't have to want to face Casey in heaven...
Great...the more lib on lib fire we see, the better.
Yes, my mind is in the gutter.
http://www.villagevoice.com/news/0543,lombardiqa,69280,2.html
Mother of All Protesters
Talking with Cindy Sheehan, center of a rallying movement against war in Iraq
(snip)
What sparked your article denouncing Clinton earlier this month? She was in California fundraising recently, and Code Pink went out to protest. They were passing out fliers on her voting record. I was going to go. But then one of her supporters, somebody I love, called me and asked me not to go. I said, 'Out of respect for you, I won't. Not out of respect for Hillary Clinton.' I challenged my friend, saying, 'How could you support someone who met with me yet still says this is not a good time to withdraw troops?' Senator Clinton
has said she wants to make sure my son didn't die in vain. Don't use my son's death to justify continued killing in Iraq.
(snip)
It would not suprise me in the least if the Sheehan and Hillary camps are coordinating the effort.
Continued from post 17:
So should anti-war Democrats here abandon Clinton next year and beyond? I'm not going to support another pro-war Democrat. I made that mistake with John Kerry last year and I'm not going to do it again. While I've been here this week, I've seen tremendous support for this view. The majority of New Yorkers are against this war. So if the senator will start speaking out against the war and calling for withdrawal of troops, then support her. But if she is for more troops, don't.
Do you think New Yorkers would kick the senator out of office over one issue? Yes. It's the mood I get. It's more than dissatisfaction. People know this war is the most important issue, and they know it's not like bringing home pork for your state. It's life and death; it's flesh and blood. I'm challenging Senator Clinton to speak out, but I'm also challenging the people of New York to exercise their vote and force their senator to represent their values.
(snip)
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