Posted on 06/13/2006 7:41:18 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
By DEVLIN BARRETT, Associated Press Writer 10 minutes ago
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton went toe-to-toe Tuesday with some of her anti-war critics, opposing a hard deadline for withdrawing troops from Iraq and urging Democrats to unite to win back Congress.
At a speech before a liberal gathering dubbed "Take Back America," the New York senator took grief from those in the audience critical of her vote for the Iraq war and her opposition to an immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops.
"I do not think it is a smart strategy, either, for the president to continue with his open-ended commitment, which I think does not put enough pressure on the new Iraqi government," said Clinton, before turning to the anti-war liberals' core beef with her.
"Nor do I think it is smart strategy to set a date certain. I do not agree that that is in the best interests," said Clinton, prompting loud booing from some at the gathering.
Clinton has been seen as the early favorite among potential Democratic candidates for president in 2008, but she is increasingly at odds with anti-war liberals over her past vote and current position on Iraq.
"Sometimes this is a difficult conversation, in part because this administration has made our world more dangerous than it should be," she said.
After addressing Iraq, Clinton quickly turned to the 2006 election, saying her party needs to speak to middle-class Americans and overcome disagreements.
"If we're going to win in November then we have to be smarter, tougher, and better-prepared than our opponents, because one thing they do know how to do is win and we have to reach out to people who may not be able to agree with us," she said.
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"Sometimes this is a difficult conversation, in part because this administration has made our world more dangerous than it should be," she said.
Bush's fault...
Anyone want to bet me who organized those chants?
This has the look of an organized effort to make Hillary look reasoned on national defense.
Turn back the clock thirty years and she'd be out there with them. Her political views haven't changed a bit since then.
What happy, happy news for the traingulatin' Reptile!
"...we have to reach out to people who may not be able to agree with us," she said.
how does one do that?
Folks, it does not matter whether her Democrat scum and vermin cheer or boo her, she is going nowhere but to hell for helping her traitor husband cause 911!!!
That was your husband who did that by ignoring terrorism in favor of his mistress.
She really isn't very smart.
Hillary Denounced For Not Being All That Liberal
Wow, bet she's REAL upset about that!
I agree, and I hope the Conservatives DO "Take Back America".
It's much too "liberal" for my taste and beliefs. Too many treasonous, unrealistic, America hating so called "liberals" in power to suit me.
Personally, I think Hillary is hosed. There is no way she is going to get the nomination.
Looks like it's Edwards' to lose. And I predict that he will lose the nomination, probably to Warner or Bayh.
They are all tainted with the same issue Hillary is tainted with, except Warner.
She wants these "protesters" there.
If she didn't, her union goon squad would be gouging their eyes like they do the conservative critics who protest her appearances.
..."Looks like it's Edwards to lose." As they (supposedly...) say at Harvard, "I don't hold with that." Saw Mr. "Ahm fightin' fer th' little guy...!" Edwards at the recent Univ. of Maine graduation, where he was commencement speaker.... what tripe...! Very uninspiring speaker; same old liberal crap.... somewhat lukewarm applause, too, and this at a university that is by no means conservative..! I think he will have a hard time getting the nomination... already has a repuation as a loser....!
"...we have to reach out to people who may not be able to agree with us," she said. How does one do that?"
Joe Lieberman might suggest 'sweet reason.' Hillary prefers tentacles.
He really axed Kerry in the back, too. If he'd only campaigned a teeeny-weeenie bit harder, Kerry would be President.
Of course she does. The essence of Clintonism is pure political opportunism, and this gives the Reptile the perfect chance to display her fake "patriotism."
Making a play for the center.
Hillary is positioning herself to be the moderate Democrat candidate in 08. Problem is Kerry once again is going after the hardcore lefties and is forcing Hillary to vote on the bill he is introducing to bring the troops home this week.
What Kerry doesn't realize is that Hillary has the ACT and NARAL money sewn up. Kerry is going for the antiwar crowd who are the great unwashed.
If Al Gore gets into the race as I expect he will at the behest of Bill Clinton, the vote between Kerry and Gore will be split and Hillary will triangulate herself to a RAT primary win and will take Edwards along for the ride on the left's side.
Regardless, a losing ticket.
Bing! It's the Clinton Triangulation Strategy Part II: The Beast Discovers Bubba Horndog.
She's just gonna love Iowa in the winter..
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