Posted on 11/08/2006 8:00:42 PM PST by blam
You ain't seen nothing yet, says 'President Hillary'
By Catherine Elsworth in New York
Last Updated: 2:16am GMT 09/11/2006
Some supporters already refer to Hillary Clinton as "Mrs President" and although she remains steadfastly to be drawn on a possible White House bid, her re-election in New York will only fuel speculation that she is poised for a historic run for the presidency.
Bill Clinton congratulates Hillary after her re-election
The former first lady won a crushing victory over her Republican opponent, securing almost 70 per cent of the vote in the overwhelmingly Democratic state and even picking up support in more traditionally Republican areas.
Exhaustive campaigning considered overkill by many in a race she was almost certain to win has convinced commentators she is "exercising her campaign muscles" for a bid for the Democratic nomination for the presidency in 2008.
But there was no word yesterday from Sen Clinton on anything beyond the immediate future as she delivered a brief victory speech, declaring that being senator was "the greatest privilege I could have".
But as she left the stage, the sounds of the rousing rock classic You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet boomed forth.
Sen Clinton outspent every other politician running for office, laying out almost $30 million. Much of it went on television advertising but she was also generous to fellow Democrats in New York and beyond, especially those in tight races. It was one of many tactics analysts interpreted as preparation for a presidential bid.
"She'll be able to collect her chips, as we say, at some point from those she's helping out," said Prof Steven Brams, of New York University.
Despite her spending, the senator is still estimated to have about $15 million in the bank, which could be used for a White House run. Given her celebrity profile and the clout of her friends, fund-raising is unlikely to be an issue she has to worry about. More problematic could be convincing the party she has broad enough appeal to win over the country her husband once ran.
But Tuesday's result, in which she triumphed in districts she previously lost, demonstrated her efforts to appeal both to independent voters and more moderate conservatives were at least in part successful.
During the campaign, Sen Clinton, 59, focused on her achievements since election to the Senate in 2000. She also attacked the Bush administration's strategy in Iraq and urged Donald Rumsfeld to resign.
"The message couldn't be clearer: that it is time for a new course," Sen Clinton told cheering supporters yesterday, the former president, Bill Clinton, beside her.
"New Yorkers and Americans want an end to the culture of corruption and the dominance of special interests and a new beginning to our beloved country."
I may vomit.
WTF? Thank you to all the Republican/Conservatives who said they needed to "teach" the Republicans a lesson. Welcome to your GAY MARRIAGE NIGHTMARES! You earned it!
Has she ordered the destrucion of the Jedi temple, yet?
I think that started back in '92.
We Wont Back Down
http://www.cafenetamerica.com
Funny her friends in Lebanon down at Hizzbola central
are thinking the same damn thing.
Im also quite sure Admendinijad is also enboldened.
The shia in Iraq are not long for this earth.
Fat stupid Americans wont last much longer.
I can't help but think the look on her face says,
"Kiss me and I'll slug you creep."
I wonder how many Democrat bills will fail passage in the Senate during Hillary's extended absence for campaign 2008?
Oh,please Lord help us!
It's the perfect set-up for Hillary. The Clinton's have shifted the entire Democrat party to the extreme left, so Hillary can run as a CENTRIST in 2008. There have already been a ton of articles about Hillary the Moderate.
Of course the whacko left will be crawling all over itself to vote for Hillary, and her Centrist BS will allow her to draw from the middle.
Look for the next two years to be Congressional traps for Bush. More of the "We tried to fix Social Security, but the Evil Bush vetoed the bill" and the ever popular "Obstructionist" charges. They'll continue to paint even moderate Republicans as right wing extremists, allowing Hillary to position herself in the middle.
Watch it happen!
that is rich!
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Isn't that a sweet photo just like on the beach at Normandy. These people make me need to evacuate my alimentary canal. But......we all need to say hello to Madame President. It is a jugarnaut that cannot be stopped, but by devine intervention. 8 years of hell is about to descend upon this country when she is ceremoniously ushered into the office of the President. And all of our waling and gnashing of teeth will not stop it. It is as good as done. Today is as good as it gets for the next 10 years. Are we all having a good time?
Have you an extra barf bag? This article made me nauseous.
"Hey! Way to Go! Eight More Years! You get the East Wing and I get the West Wing. IT'S PARTY TIME!"
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