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Clinton keeps mum on Palin as Democrats are lost for words
Canberra Times ^ | September 10, 2008 | Anne Davies

Posted on 09/09/2008 7:05:56 AM PDT by Schnucki

IF AMERICANS are hoping for the political equivalent of the roller derby between the Democrats' leading female voice, Hillary Clinton, and the Republicans' vice-presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, they're likely to be disappointed.

In her first campaign appearances after the conventions, in Tampa and Orlando, Clinton's response might have been: "Sarah who?" Palin's name passed her lips just twice in one speech, once in another, as she referred to the McCain-Palin ticket.

"Tell us about Palin," a man yelled at the event in Tampa on Monday evening, echoing the unspoken thoughts of most.

"I don't think this is what this election is about," Clinton responded coolly before resuming her speech urging her activists in the party, many of whom are still mourning her defeat, to consider the fundamental differences between the Republicans and the Democrats - and to take that message to the undecided voters of Florida.

The Democrats are desperate to reclaim the mantle of change and to tie the current economic mess to President George Bush and his friend, John McCain.

There are big differences, Clinton said. Barack Obama has promised a $US1000 ($1232) tax cut for the middle class. He has plans to dramatically extend health care, help on college fees and, unlike the Republicans, he would not privatise social security. And then there is the economy, stupid.

"Anybody who believes the Republicans can fix the mess they've created probably believes the iceberg will save the Titanic," Clinton said as she tried to cut down McCain's claim he is a change agent.

But will it be enough to puncture the cult of Palin, who remains the most talked-about figure in politics - except by Clinton.

At a press conference in Tampa, she artfully dodged the Palin questions six times.

(Excerpt) Read more at canberratimes.com.au ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: clinton; hillary; mccainpalin; palin; rollerderby
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1 posted on 09/09/2008 7:05:56 AM PDT by Schnucki
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To: Schnucki
Hillary is angry that Obama asks her to his work for him. She's showing him no one orders Hillary around!

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

2 posted on 09/09/2008 7:08:26 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: Schnucki

What successful change has 0be EVER accomplished? I want him to point to one.


3 posted on 09/09/2008 7:10:12 AM PDT by Paladin2 (Palin for President! (PUMA))
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To: Schnucki

What do you think Hillary is hopeing for here?


4 posted on 09/09/2008 7:10:21 AM PDT by Free Descendant (Palin Power!)
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To: Schnucki

Democrats campaigning for office themselves are at a loss for words when Palin comes up, but the 80 to 95 percent of the print-and-microphone press who are Democrats have said plenty about Palin.


5 posted on 09/09/2008 7:12:48 AM PDT by flowerplough ("The demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots.")
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To: Free Descendant

H! is trying to avoid having her head mounted to a plaque on the wall of Sarah’s office along with those Republicans from Alaska and now Obermench and Chrissie.


6 posted on 09/09/2008 7:13:51 AM PDT by Paladin2 (Palin for President! (PUMA))
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To: Schnucki

CNN, MSNBC, and even FNF was holding the line telling the democrat party to “keep the faith” in various ways.

Morning Joe had the Politico hack saying the electoral map is impossible for mccain/palin.


7 posted on 09/09/2008 7:14:09 AM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: Free Descendant

Probably that he trips and falls, whether she comes in now or in 2012. However I do believe she’ll kick Harry Reid to the curb in the next session and become Majority Leader.


8 posted on 09/09/2008 7:14:34 AM PDT by K-oneTexas (I'm not a judge and there ain't enough of me to be a jury. (Zell Miller, A National Party No More))
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To: Schnucki
"I don't think this is what this election is about," Clinton responded coolly before resuming her speech . . .

ICE cold.

9 posted on 09/09/2008 7:14:40 AM PDT by Petronski (Zero-bama. All this time we thought it was an "O" but, nope, it's just a "0".)
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To: Free Descendant
I'd never thought say this but Hillary is more of a man than Obama will ever be!

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

10 posted on 09/09/2008 7:14:56 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: Paladin2

It’s hard to believe that Hillary has nothing to say about Sarah Palin.

Sometimes the subjects that aren’t discussed tell us certain things.


11 posted on 09/09/2008 7:16:09 AM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: goldstategop

I’ve thought that Hillary is very mannish in her behavior and demeanor. And the asbestos pant suits aren’t exactly feminine.


12 posted on 09/09/2008 7:17:55 AM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Schnucki
Bob Beckel on Fox & Friends referred to Sarah Palin as Annie Oakley this morning. He just can't help it.
13 posted on 09/09/2008 7:18:43 AM PDT by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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Hillary may be a nasty socialist, but she ain’t politically stupid.

She know it’s best to go thru th motions and that Obama has already lost making her the ONLY strong nominee in 2012, something she wanted this year but is willing to wait for. In politics, waiting is a virtue, McCain waited 8 years to be President, she can wait four more to be an easier nominee next time.


14 posted on 09/09/2008 7:19:09 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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This may not be forgivable in certain Dem circles.

She was sent out as the “attack dog.” However, she appears to be treating Obama as a fire-hydrant.


15 posted on 09/09/2008 7:20:56 AM PDT by Wiseghy ("You want to break this army? Then break your word to it.")
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To: Schnucki
SHE ain't stupid! She knows anything she says against Sarracuda will come back to bite her in the butt in 2012!! She can't sink Palin it would be suicidal and risk running a successful campaign in next prez election against Sarrah. She would be cutting her own throat, plus her base would probably go nuclear against her. SHE WAS TREATED awful by her party's big wigs who were riding high for OsAMA! Remember even the mediaPUKES turned ever so sightly against BUBBA and that pissed him off! NOPE, she is going to keep her powder dry for 2012! If OsAMA wins, her chance of EVER being president will be nile! Don't forget that if OsAMA wins, Biden would also run for president after him and Hitlery would have to compete for the prez spot again. The witch is a cunning snake she knows her odds of winning the next time are greater than if OsAMA wins!
16 posted on 09/09/2008 7:24:17 AM PDT by RoseofTexas
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To: Free Descendant

Visibility, but as something other than Obama’s lap dog.


17 posted on 09/09/2008 7:24:32 AM PDT by rod1
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To: Red_Devil 232

RAINDROPS

Theres a lovely little girl
She’s many miles away
She’s a loving little angel
It’d break your heart to see her
Her presence would remind you
of Angels in the skies
And you bet I love that little girl
With the rain drops in her eyes.

Written by cowboy Frank Black to his sweet heart Annie Oaklie.


18 posted on 09/09/2008 7:24:46 AM PDT by allmendream (If "the New Yorker" makes a joke, and liberals don't get it, is it still funny?)
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To: 1Old Pro

Exactly....No matter what Hillary says, she wants Obama to lose this election...He loses and his chances in 2012 are nil...Seldom is a previous loser ever re-nominated for a party(Nixon being being one that comes to mind)


19 posted on 09/09/2008 7:26:06 AM PDT by Boonie
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To: goldstategop

Hillary will only do what is tokenly required.. Fauxbama loses and loses bad, she’s the 2012 nominee quickly. And that’s what she wants, there is no benefit for Hillary to put Fauxbama in the White House.


20 posted on 09/09/2008 7:26:25 AM PDT by HamiltonJay
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