DID loudly chanting antiwar protesters inspire Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to attack President Bush and impugn his motives in dealing with Iraq?
"It is clear that a lot of people in this administration have some old scores to settle," Clinton said Wednesday during a live broadcast of "Hardball with Chris Matthews" from the SUNY's Albany campus.
GOP spokesman Kevin Sheridan promptly characterized Clinton's comment as "a cheap political potshot."
Clinton may have been influenced by protesters who took her to task for supporting the resolution giving Bush wide leeway to attack Iraq. About 10 "hippie" students were bounced from the auditorium, but not arrested.
"It was the most raucous [show] we've had," Matthews said. "Maybe the times are getting sharper. Maybe the times are getting feisty. Clearly there's a lot of passion over this damn war."
Clinton seemed unfazed by the outbursts. "It's great to see all of this energy," she said. "For a long time, people said our college campuses were dead, but they're not. We have people willing to share their opinions." Page Six
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