Posted on 02/08/2006 10:54:31 AM PST by presidio9
Much of the buzz in Washington isn't about the president or first lady, but about Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton who spoke at Coretta Scott King's funeral along with a host of politicians from both sides of the political aisle.
An op-ed in The New York Times today says Republicans are playing into stereotypes in their attacks on her. Meanwhile, Democrats are divided about whether she should run for president.
Some of the political theater played out during Tuesday's ceremony.
During his tribute, former President Clinton said: "It's great to be here with my president and former presidents." Then someone in the audience yelled: "And the future president," which drew laughter and applause.
The Democratic New York senator is the talk of Washington, but a recent Gallup poll indicates she is not a presidential shoo-in. About 51 percent said they would oppose a Clinton run for the 2008 White House. Still, the political world watches her every move.
She can't even wear a new diamond ring given to her by Bill without a tabloid speculating as to its carat size and why he gave it to her.
"I think the Republicans are scared to death of this woman," said Mary Ann Akers of Roll Call. "They know that she's got money, they know she's just not a candidate for president, but she really is most likely going to be the nominee if she runs."
Ken Mehlman, chairman of the Republican National Committee, said that Clinton might be seen as too "angry" to be a viable candidate for president.
"I don't think the American people, if you look historically, elect angry candidates," he said on "This Week With George Stephanopoulos."
Akers dismissed Mehlman's sentiments as attack tactics.
"The angry woman is just a term that sticks," she said. "It's something that will dredge up all the old stereotypes of Hillary Clinton."
They're each a big steamin' pile of No. 2.
Was my subheading.
Then someone in the audience yelled: "And the future president
My guess would be the "FOREHEAD" was planted there, Or George Stepho.........
That settles it. We can all go home. Hillary Clinton is our next president.
Yes, you're absolutely correct Mary Ann Akers of Roll Call, I'm terrified. Please, please, please Democrats, do not nominate this woman, because there's absolutely no way we can possibly beat her. We'd probably have to concede before election day!
Another famous Clinton enabler.
The following will try to torpedo her:
Mark Warner
Al Gore
Joe Biden
Evan Bayh
Bill Richardson
Russ Feingold
Tom Vilsack
John Kerry
John Edwards
The only thing that sticks to this woman is her crusty old pantsuit.
Guaranteed wins for Mrs. Clinton:
New York
New Jersey
California
Massachusettes
Vermont
Rhode Island
Washington
District of Columbia
"I think the Republicans are scared to death of this woman," said Mary Ann Akers of Roll Call. "They know that she's got money, they know she's just not a candidate for president, but she really is most likely going to be the nominee if she runs."
WHO DOES THIS OBVIOUSLY BIASED REPORTER THINK SHE'S FOOLING! IF THIS REPORTER DID HER JOB AND LOOKED AT THE POLLS SHE WOULD UNDERSTAND THAT A MAJORITY OF VOTERS HAVE SAID THEY WILL NOT VOTE FOR HILLARY. ALSO, IF SHE'S SO UNBEATABLE WHY ARE 9 OTHER DEMS ALREADY RUNNING AGAINST HER FOR THEIR PARTY'S NOD?
Saw a poll recently which said well over 55% of New Yorkers do not want her to run for President. I'm hoping that means she will not win a primary in New York.
Well, we've had Bush-Clinton-Bush, might as well keep up the pattern by making it Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton (Hillary)-Bush (Jeb)
Al Sharpton will not be on-board until Mrs. Clinton is given the nomination. Which she will be. Of course it is a dumb idea, but stupidity and a lack of ideas have become the party's hallmarks. They made Howard Dean their leader, for God's sake!
I am a New Yorker. I can tell you without a doubt that Rudy Giuliani could have beaten her in 2000, but that Mrs. Clinton would currently win an election against Jesus in this state.
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Still waiting for that picture...
I noticed that too, that she whipped out her trusty black crusty for yesterday!
well, after all, black because it was a funeral, and some traditions should be honored.
.....she can't win any state that John Kerry lost plus she will have to fight for many of the states John Kerry won like Michigan and New Jersey. Plus she has mountains of baggage.
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