Clinton Campaign Acused for the Second Time of Planting a Question at a Public Appearance

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[Sub-Driver]

Clinton Campaign Acused for the Second Time of Planting a Question at a Public Appearance

Saturday , November 10, 2007 By Major Garrett

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — For the second time in as many days, Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign has had to deal with accusations of planting questions during public appearances.

In a telephone interview Saturday with Fox News, Geoffrey Mitchell, 32, said he was approached by Clinton campaign worker Chris Hayler to ask a question about how she was standing up to President Bush on the question on funding the Iraq war and a troop withdrawal timeline.

The encounter happened before an event hosted by Iowa State Sen. Gene Frais on a farm outside Fort Madison, Iowa.

Clinton's Iowa campaign confirmed to Fox News that one of its staff discussed questions with Mitchell before her April 2 event, but denied attempting to plant a pro-Clinton question.

Mo Elliethee, spokesman for Senator Clinton, told Fox that Clinton staffer Chris Hayler talked with Mitchell before the event because the two knew each other from previous Democratic activities.

[Sub-Driver]

well, well....

[Dante3]

Hillary apparently is too stupid and/or too devious to answer surprise questions.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

...and as they said the last time, it won’t happen again (until the next time).

[Lizavetta]

approached by Clinton campaign worker Chris Hayler to ask a question about how she was standing up to President Bush on the question on funding the Iraq war and a troop withdrawal timeline.

News flash to Shrillary.........Bush isn't going to be one of your opponents in '08.

[lonevoice]

But they promised not to do it ever again after the first time. Didn't they? She wouldn't lie, would she?

[Southack]

...Bet no one in the audience dared to ask about Hsu’s fundraising money, either...

[Mr_Moonlight]

The string is beginning to unravel at a rapid pace. It won’t be long before we hear the Hill Shriek which will completely sink her.

[blackdog]

So pretty much every time she begins a response with....

"You know, I'm frequently asked that question from(insert demographic group here) as I travel around the country,......blah, blah" That response seems to be a common one in her escapades.

[river rat]

Anyone who believes ANYTHING is genuine, honest or truthful about the Clintons - either of them - is delusional...

"Life is a Bitch, Don't Vote For One"

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[Old Sarge]

News flash to Shrillary.........Bush isn't going to be one of your opponents in '08.

SHHH!!! Don't tell Her, She might wise up.

So, is this the second, or third, or fourth time, this has happened? I'm losing track...

[Sgt_Schultze]

My question to hillary...

Senator clinton, what’s it like having the MSM avoid asking you questions about the woman who accused your husband, the former president of raping her?

[Nathan Zachary]

"and as they said the last time, it won’t happen again (until the next time)."

They meant that they won't get caught again. Planting questions however, will continue as planned.

It was a dumb question anyways.

[darkwing104]

And this is supposed to the Smartest Woman in America...

[LADY J]

Earth to Hillary - this isn't the 'good old days' anymore!!

People aren't going to cover for you and Slick anymore.

Except for your minions - EVERYBODY IS SICK OF YOU!!

[rockinqsranch]

The Clinton spinning machine will spit out this young lady as a liar, then use the lie of liar to discredit the other(s) incident(s) as well. I wouldn’t put it beyond them to do such.

[IM2MAD]

But this was at an April event.

[BerryDingle]

“It won’t be long before we hear the Hill Shriek which will completely sink her.”

I would love to see that, even more than watching Bill blow a fuse.

[CyberAnt]

And .. I remind everybody that her campaign’s continual “Hillary didn’t know” statement is beginning to wear thin.

And .. IF SHE DIDN’T KNOW WHAT HER STAFF WAS DOING - WHAT DOES THAT SAY ABOUT HER ABILLITY TO RUN THE WH AND/OR THIS COUNTRY ..??

Hmmmmmmm ..??

[randog]

...Clinton staffer Chris Hayler talked with Mitchell before the event because the two knew each other from previous Democratic activities.

Betcha Mitchell is a strong Obama supporter.

[Chode]

and the hits... just keep on coming!!!

[Cementjungle]

Hillary apparently is too stupid and/or too devious to answer surprise questions.

She's too smart/evil/dishonest to allow an unscripted question to be asked.

[13Sisters76]

I hope no one is the least surprised. If only this was the most dishonest thing these two awful people and their criminal cadre were guilty of.

It never ends with the Bubbas- they can’t get a thing done without scandal, cover-ups and lies. And through it all, they are the most arrogant, elitist snobs we have ever had to tolerate.

That this “woman” might become president says the same thing her husbands presidency said- It ain’t them. It’s us. And why aren’t we ashamed?

[Reaganwuzthebest]

Are other networks talking about Plantgate or is it just Fox?

[DBrow]

This sort of thing was very common in Bill’s “town meetings”. How many times, just at the end, did the camera cut to a guy (invariably a teacher) who would ask, camera tight, “Mister President, what can we all do to help you make the dream of _____ a reality?” Or some similar setup question.

And remember the debate with Newt? Clinton clearly expected a canned question about health care, but when the first question turned out to be campaign finance reform instead, ill rolled out his prepared health care speech, to a very quiet, still audience!

[Joe Boucher]

Seems Mrs. Clinton isn’t too light on her toes.

With legs like hers, an elephant is light.

[blackdog]

My pest control/exterminator has a daughter who's on Obama's staff. My daughter who's in the same year of college confirms the same to me, that being that Obama has the under 25 vote locked up tight. They really don't care for Hillary whatsoever. She's not even a consideration.

Hillary is not anything new. She represents the same old shtick served up by the status quo. The under 25 group sees Obama as the vehicle of change.

[SeaHawkFan]

I’m waiting for a question that begins with “Doug from Upland...”

[The KG9 Kid]

I'm amazed this is even news. I've always thought that every bit of questioning on the campaign trail was staged.

[Gritty]

[blackdog]

But Bill was likeable. Hillary isn’t. The standard is sad, but it’s how the media works.

[gotribe]

They plant the questions and she still can’t answer them correctly.

[elli1]

"I'm not going to comment on what he said," said Elleithee[Spokeswoman for Senator Clinton] said, referring to Mitchell. "I'm going to discuss what our interpretation is.

oh boy.

[mmanager]

“The string is beginning to unravel at a rapid pace. It won’t be long before we hear the Hill Shriek which will completely sink her”.

Can you imagine the tirade she went into with her staffers?

[DBrow]

Yes- Bill Clinton was likeable and charming. I wanted to spend time with him just to see what sort of energy he projected, what he was like up close.

Hillary’s voice alone makes me not wish to spend time with her.

[blackdog]

I'm waiting for Hillary to start wagging her finger like Bubbuh used to do. He'd lock his eyes on the questioner and wouldn't shift his vision until his response was complete and then some. Hillary can't even look someone in the eye. It's below her.

You'd think she would have learned something from him over the years.

[Recovering_Democrat]

We must be careful. Hitlery is not beyond planting this kind of a story, proving it "false", and then being able to pooh-pooh any other accusations.

The fact this person approached FOX gives one pause. Why would this person not approach all networks? Would this be another way to give Hitlery a reason to blame "right wing conspirators" for her troubles?

Call me a tin foil nut if you want, I just don't put it past her Heinous.

[Free Vulcan]

Ahh, Gene Fraise, my illustrious, hapless, drunken, senile state senator. I have no doubt it was staged, the Dems here are as dirty as they get.

[1rudeboy]

It won’t be long before we hear the Hill Shriek which will completely sink her.

"I'm melting!" ROTFLMAO

[Don Carlos]

If Hill ever gets a DFU question, I hope the FOX cameras are rolling!

BTW, is it vampires that don't reflect in a mirror? What about witches? Does that apply to camera image captures, too? Inquiring minds want to know.

[Suzy Quzy]

Mo Elliethee might have the TOUGHEST job on the Planet....DEFENDING HILLARY!! Hey Mo baby....go do something ethical.

[blackdog]

Bill also longed to hang with the common man. He saw that life could be more pleasant outside of power and politics, even to the point of being thoroughly irresponsible while in office on many occasions. To him the presidency was a distraction from fun. He tried to have it both ways and live in some sort of duality.

Hillary hasn't had a day of fun in her entire life. Nothing but a manipulating, bitter, out of date feminist with all the charm of a badger.

[N. Theknow]

Hillary will no doubt have to appear on Larry King Live and answer some “Real” hardball question to clear things up. < /sarcasm >

[Suzy Quzy]

Obama has the under 25 CHICK vote locked uo...the under 25 single guys are for Ron Paul.

[Hornitos]

Anyone who believes ANYTHING is genuine, honest or truthful about the Clintons - either of them - is delusional...

I believe that everything about their campaigns are carefully choreographed. Didn't Hillary curse and yell at a staffer who neglected to consider glare or gnats or some such small thing back in an appearance in '96?

[Hornitos]

Obama has the under 25 CHICK vote locked uo...the under 25 single guys are for Ron Paul.

Interesting on how young Democrats are going to vote. How about young Republicans? ;-)

[doug from upland]

MEMORIALIZED IN SONG: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1923939/posts

[blackdog]

If Obama has the under 25 female vote locked up, just what does that spell for Hillary? Ruh-Roh.....

I find the young female block's disdain for her amazing. I'm afraid she has no options at this point other than joining with Obama or jump in with Algore. She can't run with Edwards. A woman should never be seen in public with a man prettier than she is.

[Rummyfan]

[doug from upland]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1923939/posts

[Continental Soldier]

The entire Clinton campaign is a stage production! All scripts written, all questions vetted, all comments rehearsed, all msm reporters compliant and obediant, and all Americans expected to fall in line and to stand and cheer at the applause signs, held up by the likes of Carville, Begala, and others we have seen and been sickened by before. Do we really want that gang of faces back in our face again?