crickets
OK. Then tell us about Dorothy.
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 ...
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DANG IT, need more coffee! :-)
crickets
OK. Then tell us about Dorothy.
I would much rather have Hillary then Obama. Lots of people here say they are equal evils but I disagree. Hillary would be better on national defense. I think some of her more extreme left wing views have been tempered by experience but none of Obama’s have.
I respected that she refused to appologize for supporting the Iraq war.
At least Annie Oakley could do something. That puts her ahead of Democratic politicos like Beckel.
The Democrat strategery is to make Palin laughable. Watch.
If Palin were laughable where does that leave Obama? :P
“The Democrat strategery is to make Palin laughable. Watch.”
That’s the Democrat strategy for EVERY Republican-Ridicule, ridicule, ridicule...
Every Republican is “Stupid”, no matter how smart they are.
It’s been the MSM line since Gerald Ford’s days...
“Tell us about Palin,” a man yelled at the event in Tampa”
A man who loathes Palin. Any misogyny here?
His only chance at being on the ticket is as a VP for Hillary and that's if he sucks up to her over the next 4 years in the senate.
Oh, I'm sure she has LOTS to say but she won't do it on Obama's behalf.
Let's just say this....hopefully there aren't too many CFL bulbs in the lamps in the Clinton residence, or they'll have an environmental disaster on their hands.
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
Hillary has said all along Obama is not electable, I doubt she is going to try too hard to prove herself wrong. Obama thinking otherwise is like a Moose thinking Sarah would make good dinner guest.
True, but if you eventually end up where you started is it really change? (Sound of one hand clapping)
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