Posted on 08/09/2005 10:36:39 AM PDT by smoothsailing
Surprised, But Delighted, By Jeanine's Big Decision
By Carol Devine-Molin
August 9, 2005
Oh my gosh! Jeanine Pirro took the plunge! And now the entire nation is in for one heck of a Senate race. This is going to be an incredibly exciting campaign for political enthusiasts, Republicans and Democrats alike. Frankly, I didn't think that Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro was the least bit interested in challenging Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2006.
As late as last week, GOP bigwigs in New York disseminated the word that Ms. Pirro was definitely not running for the US Senate. Rank and file Republicans throughout New York were guessing that Jeanine Pirro was eyeing the state's attorney general spot. Jeanine kept it close to the vest, made the decision in her own good time, and quickly started the process of galvanizing her supporters by dint of her wonderful announcement. In a Republican primary, Ms. Pirro will probably overwhelm the competition.
Indeed, it's anticipated that campaign contributions will come pouring-in from all over America to fill both Jeanine and Hillary's coffers. Simply put, these women are tremendously compelling figures that epitomize the struggle between Republicans and Democrats to garner the hearts and minds of Americans. Senator Hillary Clinton, although the darling of the Democratic Party, is considered by many to be a divisive, Far-Left politico who's terribly conniving as she perpetrates a sham as a so-called "centrist". Hillary has myriad supporters and detractors, which will make this race oh-so interesting.
Jeanine Pirro is a renowned District Attorney and national figure, who often provides legal commentary for Court TV and the various news channels such as Fox News, MSNBC and CNN. Ms. Pirro exudes charisma, confidence and intelligence as an on-air personality. Moreover, she projects as tremendously likeable and straightforward, which are pivotal characteristics for anyone running for public office.
In contrast, Hillary Clinton comes off as manipulative and shrill in many instances. As noted by Jay Cost of the Wall Street Journal, "This is Hillary's fundamental problem. She is a bad politician because she has a lousy style. She seems, always and everywhere, like an affected, calculating politician." In other words, Hillary always appears to be "gaming" us.
In her announcement, Jeanine Pirro stated: "When Mrs. Clinton first came to us and said she wanted to be a New Yorker, she asked New York to put out a welcome mat and we did. But now she wants us to re-elect her even though she won't promise to serve out her term and wants to use us as a springboard to the presidency. She's asking us to become her doormat. I believe we deserve better."
Clearly, New Yorkers don't wish to be exploited as a way-station for Hillary in her quest for the Oval Office. In recent New York polling, about 60 percent of respondents wanted Hillary Clinton to complete her term, if re-elected. Jeanine Pirro is a native New Yorker, committed to the needs and wellbeing of New York, and, if elected to the Senate, will make New York her number one priority. Count on Jeanine to expose Hillary as a political chameleon and opportunist.
Some Republicans fret because Jeanine Pirro is not a social conservative. Let me say this as gingerly as possible: It would be exceedingly difficult for a social conservative to win an election in the New York City metropolitan area. That said, I have no doubt that Jeanine Pirro is conservative on economic and national security issues, and will properly support President Bush in this war on terror. Senator Hillary Clinton has only masqueraded as a "tough on terror" politico, while bashing President Bush and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on war issues, whenever it suits her agenda.
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Note -- The opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views, and/or philosophy of GOPUSA.
If we were electing delegates to a convention that had abortion as the only item on the agendum, no. Otherwise it matters very much.
No. But NO ONE in the Senate is going to help them. We might as well elect someone who we can agree with otherwise. It's Pirro or Hillary, there's no other possibility.
If she doesn't say, "you know" every other word and do the stupid phony laugh, she'll be a better debater than the Hill gal.
We'll do your duty for you, don't worry.
It's the same in Massachusetts
We've been electing RINOs for 20+ years in the Governors Mansion, and its been a good thing. The state is moving closer to the center, and thats better than Extremely Liberal
Maybe Pirro is better than a real conservative who would go nowhere and Hillary would dominate
Well, given the fact that since Pirro is in, the general election will be between her and Hillary!...period. As despicable as abortion is, there is a choice to be made for New Yorkers.
Assuming you live in NY, if your conscience won't let you vote for Pirro, so be it. However, it is better to have a pro-choice Pirro voting in the Senate than a thinly-veiled socialist in Hillary!.
But, she'll give Hillary a run for her money.
Up til now Hillary thought winning re-election would be a cakewalk.
Now she's going to have to use some of that money she was saving to run for President.
Even if Pirro were 100% in agreement with HRC on the issues, she'd be worth voting for because she's NOT HRC.
The point should be to neutralize HRC; anything beynod that is gravy.
Even if Pirro does not win (IMHO she has a good chance to win), but does better than Hillary's first Senate opponent, it would not look good for Hillary's presidential ambitions.
Maybe Hillary would even withdraw - in honest debates she is no match for Pirro - and concentrate on her presidential campaign. Win or lose, Pirro can damage Hillary's national image.
If Janice Rogers Brown was nominated for SCOTUS in 2007, I would expect Pirro to vote NO and Hillary to filibuster. That could make the difference on getting JRB through. We don't need more votes in the Senate; we just need to stop filibusters.
Great!
Which will guarantee Clinton another term and a senatorial soapbox from which she can run for POTUS. No thanks. I'll vote for Pirro and pray for her soul.
It's called dealing with reality and not living in a fantasy world where the choice is between a liberal or a conservative.
Abortion was legal in NY state before Roe v. Wade...even if the SCOTUS overturned Roe it would be legal in NY and many other states...Pirro will at the very least undermine Hillary's ability to avoid the issues due to her gender...whenever Lazio got close to landing a blow the media painted him as a bully...they could pull the gentleman card on him...I'd love to see Pirro take off the gloves and knock Hillary's block off...metaphorically, of course...I think it will be delightful watching Hillary squirm...no more avoiding media/ public scrutiny...this will definitely be a pass-the-popcorn race.
Yep.
the Senate isn't going to touch the abortion issue in any sense. If Roe is overturned, the states get it back.
I can't wait for the debates and the live threads. That witch has had an easy ride so far and it's past time for her to face some tough competition!
Little things matter. Having her run may keep Hillary out of the Oval Office!!
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