Clinton seizes opportunity after crisis

Politico ^ | 12/01/2007 | David Paul Kuhn

[garyhope]

Friday afternoon began with possible tragedy: a hostage crisis at Hillary Rodham Clinton’s campaign office in Rochester, N.H.

As the incident unfolded, Clinton’s campaign closed its doors and canceled her public appearances.

But nightfall brought a happy ending: the campaign workers safe, the man in police custody — and the New York senator flying to the scene to express thanks.

The hostage-taking itself offered a rare, if small, genuine drama in a campaign season governed by strict schedules and scripted stump speeches.

And as soon as it ended, Clinton took full advantage of the opportunity she had unexpectedly been handed.

In her New Hampshire press conference, she stood before a column of police in green and tan uniforms. She talked of meeting with hostages. She mentioned that she spoke to the state’s governor about eight minutes after the incident began.

The scene was one of a woman in charge.

“It looked and sounded presidential,” said Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics. “This was an instance of the White House experience of this campaign. They knew how to handle this.”

That the crisis was outside Clinton's control gave it a rare quality in this era of hyper-controlled politicking, Sabato added.

“What’s most important about it is that it’s not contrived,” he said. “It’s a real event and that distinguishes it from 99 percent of what happens in the campaign season.”

[garyhope]

““What’s most important about it is that it’s not contrived,” he said.”

My first thought when I heard the news was that it WAS CONTRIVED.

[goldstategop]

Sure, it does. Hillary is a warm and compassionate woman! Next, we'll be told the Nurse Ratched portait is not the real Hillary.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[JoanneSD]

Mrs William cliton was never in charge during her years as wife of the President..I cannot call her the first lady, as I doubt she was the ‘FIRST’ and wont be the last..

[y6162]

Just like Bill..it’s all about her.

Self obsessed..much?

[goldstategop]

Only her minions in the MSM could bring her out of Madame Tussauds.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[the invisib1e hand]

“What’s most important about it is that it’s not contrived,” he said. “It’s a real event and that distinguishes it from 99 percent of what happens in the campaign season.”

It doesn't matter. The tvheads of America think reality is something you see on a tv show.

[theymakemesick]

Suddenly I’m thinking this was a setup.

[goldstategop]

Its all about her and her campaign staff is simply an afterthought. The Clintons hog the media space, such when it is available, all to themselves. No other people exist in their world.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[Bahbah]

“It’s a real event and that distinguishes it from 99 percent of what happens in the campaign season.”

And it's a "real" event with which she had absolutely nothing concrete to do other than to use it to grab a little face time.

[bmwcyle]

Hillary does nothing and takes credit. She has learned from Master Bill.

[MNJohnnie]

Sabato is about the most pathetic DNC bootlicker there is out there. Presidential? Did they listen to a word she said? It was a totally pathetic performance

[goldstategop]

The reality show called the Clintons. Hillary was the star in this one.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[colonialhk]

Yep she now has law enforcement experience as well as White House experience and if you haven’t noticed she is a woman and she is a lawyer and she is sooo smart because smart people all vote for her and they tell her so even though she could not control her philandering husband who was a President you know but thats OK because it suited he lifestyle......wont even go there.....

[BenLurkin]

PIAPS? Taking political advantage of her underlings’ misfortunes?

[WilliamofCarmichael]

MSM headline:

Hillary's calm, steady hand: crisis over without losing lives.

"She didn't run and hide," says nonpartisan presidential expert James Carville

[BenLurkin]

Hillary does nothing and takes credit. She has learned from Master Bill.

WINNER!

[goldstategop]

For Hillary, tragedy exists solely to elevate herself in the public eye.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[goldstategop]

The Smartest Woman In The World knew how to milk a hostage situation for all it was worth and then some.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[yankeedame]

Suddenly I’m thinking this was a setup.

Oh, perish the thought! (....but stranger things have happened.)