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In Vigilant Hillaryland, Advisers Stay Devoted
NY Times ^ | June 1, 2005 | RAYMOND HERNANDEZ

Posted on 06/01/2005 12:10:46 AM PDT by neverdem

WASHINGTON, May 31 - As she prepares to run for re-election next year, and perhaps make a presidential run in 2008, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton is counting on the counsel of a tight-knit group of advisers who possess a set of qualities that she may prize above all others: discipline and loyalty.

Leaks? Public skirmishes? None of this tends to happen in Hillaryland, as Mrs. Clinton's advisers call the inner circle, mostly because the people who have gained entry into this exclusive club have shown strict devotion to her through the years, including her darkest days in public life.

In fact, political strategists say they are struck by the similarities between Mrs. Clinton's inner circle and the team surrounding President Bush, who has placed a premium on loyalty since his days as governor of Texas and whose lieutenants are known for falling in lockstep behind him.

"Both operations make the papal conclave look like a bunch of free talkers," said Chris Lehane, a Democratic strategist, referring to the Bush and Clinton camps. "I mean that in a positive way, because that is the type of discipline it takes to win."

But perhaps as interesting is the fact that the culture that dominates Mrs. Clinton's political organization is strikingly different from the rollicking atmosphere that seemed to characterize her husband's administration, where turf battles were common and top aides frequently served up morsels of news to reporters to promote their agenda and consolidate power.

Bill Clinton led a political team that, while battle-tested and successful, could sometimes function as an all-night idea session with thoughts being tossed out as trial balloons and internal debates erupting publicly. But as Mrs. Clinton, the junior senator from New York, moves to establish her own orbit in American government and politics, associates of the couple...

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TOPICS: Extended News; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: District of Columbia; US: New York
KEYWORDS: clinton; coconspirators; cofelons; coven; crimefamily; cult; electionpresident; hillaryclinton; hillaryrodhamclinton
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Not the most flattering pics!
1 posted on 06/01/2005 12:10:46 AM PDT by neverdem
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To: Blurblogger; doug from upland; Alamo-Girl; cyborg; Clemenza; Cacique; NYCVirago; The Mayor; ...

FReepmail me if you want on or off my New York ping list.


2 posted on 06/01/2005 12:15:40 AM PDT by neverdem (May you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows that you're dead.)
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To: neverdem

I noticed all the mouthy ones are dead...Vince Foster, Webb Hubbel, etc....Arkanside has made its mark.


3 posted on 06/01/2005 12:25:44 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (Grant no power to government you would not want your worst enemies to wield against you.)
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To: Smokin' Joe

I thought those were just overheated rumors?


4 posted on 06/01/2005 12:36:14 AM PDT by Encendedor
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To: Smokin' Joe

When did Webb Hubbell die?


5 posted on 06/01/2005 12:40:39 AM PDT by neverdem (May you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows that you're dead.)
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To: neverdem

Oh, I thought the pics were very flattering! Amd thanks for not including Ann Lewis in the lineup.


6 posted on 06/01/2005 12:42:18 AM PDT by malia
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To: neverdem
You never hear about Harlod Ickes.

He's set up a front group under the name of "Americans Coming Together" or something of that sort. He was on the radio touting this "new" organization as a fund raiser for Democratic candidates....his talking points were transparently bogus.

He's another crook laying the groundwork for Mrs. Clintcrook.

7 posted on 06/01/2005 12:54:24 AM PDT by zarf
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To: neverdem

OOPS! My Bad! Not yet....He just went to prison for Whitewater...


8 posted on 06/01/2005 12:54:28 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (Grant no power to government you would not want your worst enemies to wield against you.)
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To: malia
And thanks for not including Ann Lewis in the lineup.

That montage of pics was, believe it or not, courtesy of the NY Times.

9 posted on 06/01/2005 12:55:28 AM PDT by neverdem (May you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows that you're dead.)
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To: neverdem
Can't help but notice that Hillary has so few men in her inner circle.

Hmmmmm.

10 posted on 06/01/2005 12:58:38 AM PDT by Jess Kitting
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To: Jess Kitting
Hmmmmm.

No need for the "hmmmmmm", just say it:

Hitlery is a lesbian.

As an aside, she's also unelectable.

11 posted on 06/01/2005 1:09:05 AM PDT by angkor
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To: neverdem; All

Hillary Clinton- archives, comments, and opposition research
various FR links and stories and posters | 12-07-03 | The Heavy Equipment Guy
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1035840/posts


12 posted on 06/01/2005 2:08:24 AM PDT by backhoe (-30-)
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To: neverdem

..Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton is counting on the counsel of a tight-knit group of advisers who possess a set of qualities that she may prize above all others: discipline and loyalty....not surprised...they will need both when they lie and cover up for her.


13 posted on 06/01/2005 2:20:21 AM PDT by Route101
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To: angkor
Hitlery is a lesbian.

That's why the Travel Office people were fired. Hillary didn't want anyone outside of her close circle to know the hotel arrangements when they traveled.

There was a woman who went on every trip with Hillary for years. May still be there.

Can anyone identify Hillary's constant travel companion?
14 posted on 06/01/2005 2:37:28 AM PDT by Beckwith (I knew Churchill, and Ward Churchill is no Churchill . . . he ain't no Indian either . . .)
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To: Beckwith

Let's just say that I have it on significantly credible authority that Bill and Hitlery have slept in separate hotel rooms going all the way back to the 1990 election campaign and thereafter.


15 posted on 06/01/2005 2:58:38 AM PDT by angkor
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To: Beckwith

Ellen DeGeneres?


16 posted on 06/01/2005 3:38:39 AM PDT by Route101
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To: neverdem

Any Hillary advisor has been amply "Forsterized" I can assure you. None would want his/her mis-step to be just a stoll in the park.


17 posted on 06/01/2005 4:04:28 AM PDT by rod1
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To: neverdem

Oh please I have my own seared image of Ms. Lewis to recall. With her name evoked, breakfast will simply not stay put.


18 posted on 06/01/2005 4:06:42 AM PDT by rod1
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To: neverdem

Sheesh - posting those faces on signs would keep dogs out of your yard! Either that or attract a lot of 'em.


19 posted on 06/01/2005 4:17:09 AM PDT by RippleFire ("It's a joke, son!")
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To: RippleFire

She envokes instant puking!


20 posted on 06/01/2005 4:20:46 AM PDT by DooDahhhh
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