Posted on 10/25/2005 6:02:28 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
ALBANY, N.Y. - Cindy Sheehan, who became the face of anti-war sentiment after her son died in Iraq, urged foes of the war to thwart Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's political aspirations unless the New York Democrat opposes the conflict.
"I believe that any candidate who supports the war should not receive our support," Sheehan said Tuesday in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. "It doesn't matter if they're Senator Clinton or whoever."
Sheehan has become a de facto leader of the anti-war movement since she camped out near President Bush's Texas ranch while he vacationed there in August, requesting a meeting with the president. Her son Casey was killed last year in an ambush in Sadr City, Iraq.
The former first lady, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted in 2002 for the congressional resolution authorizing the president to use military force in Iraq. Clinton has supported troop-level expansions even while criticizing Bush's handling of Iraq.
Clinton is up for re-election next year and leads national polls of the party's potential 2008 presidential candidates.
Sheehan met with Clinton in Washington last month to discuss the war.
"After she met with me, she said she has to make sure our sons didn't die in vain," Sheehan said. "That is a totally Republican talking point."
Clinton campaign spokeswoman Ann Lewis declined to comment on Sheehan's criticism.
Sheehan is in Washington this week to continue her protests. Her public criticism of Clinton surfaced earlier this month with a message posted on anti-war filmmaker Michael Moore's Web site in which she wrote: "I would love to support Hillary for president if she would come out against the travesty in Iraq. But I don't think she can speak out against the occupation because she supports it."
Anti-war protester Cindy Sheehan, from Vacaville, Calif., pauses as she speaks to reporters in front of the White House,Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005 in Washington. With the U.S. military death toll in Iraq poised to surpass 2,000, Sheehan, who camped for 26 days in front of Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas, spoke about her planned protest vigils to be held in front of the White House. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
She is also playing a dangerous game.
Go home. Your Real family needs you.
Anti-war protester Cindy Sheehan, from Vacaville, Calif., pulls back her rain poncho as she speaks to reporters in front of the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005, in Washington. With the U.S. military death toll in Iraq poised to surpass 2,000, Sheehan, who camped for 26 days in front of Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas, spoke about her planned protest vigils to be held in front of the White House. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
ewwww...shes gross
Has she been found in Ft. Marcy Park with Vince Foster's gun in her hand yet?
Hey Cindy - move to New York and run against Hillary! in the primary. It is one way you can insure continued media attention to "get your message out."
Some faces really do need a burqa
Thx for the reminder. :)
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Cindy, Cindy, Cindy,.....
Self-appointed martyr.
Very old, stale fruitcake.
She doesn't know she's pathetic and a joke.
"Great pic! She is definitely not wearing well.
She is also playing a dangerous game."
It's not clear at all that this hurts Hillary.
The GOP's little helper? All we need is for an antiwar candidate for the Senate to step forward from the Left and we're good to go.
Hey Cindy - how about if I just oppose Hillary! no matter what her stand is on the war?
Naw, Arkancide is for people who know too much ... not something Cindy could ever be accused of. I do think she's going to hit Minute 16, though, as soon as the media get over the novelty of an unmistakable Commie opposing Her Thighness.
Aw!! She's just trying to make Hildebeast look good to moderates.
"It's not clear at all that this hurts Hillary."
Well, I don't think it helps her. I'm lovin' this, however. Let's see a good cat fight between the gals.
In more ways than one!!
She really is a media whore if she has resorted to an attack on Hillary Clinton to stay in the spotlight a little longer............
Next thing you'll see is an exercise video from her and Jane Fonda.
Peole that do something knowing the likely outcome are called optimists. People who continue to do the same thing knowing the outcome are called NUTS! She should be institutionalized.
"Well, I don't think it helps her. I'm lovin' this, however. Let's see a good cat fight between the gals."
My concern is that this may help Hillary in her PR campaign to move her rhetoric to the center.
On the other hand, I can see why the instict is to enjoy it... it's mine too.
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