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Bill Clinton to raise money for NY Dem challenger
Associated Press ^ | July 2, 2009 | KIMBERLY HEFLING

Posted on 07/02/2009 7:05:58 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY

WASHINGTON – In a slap at President Barack Obama, former President Bill Clinton will headline a fundraiser for a New York congresswoman challenging White House-backed Sen. Kristen Gillibrand in the state's Democratic primary.

Clinton has not endorsed in the race, but his efforts to help Rep. Carolyn Maloney could be seen as a snub to Gillibrand and the Obama White House.

Matt McKenna, a spokesman for Clinton, said he will be attending a July 20 fundraiser in New York.

The White House has played an active role in clearing the field for Gillibrand, who was appointed earlier this year to fill the seat vacated when Obama tapped Hillary Rodham Clinton to be his secretary of state.

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TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: New York
KEYWORDS: carolynmaloney; gillibrand; ny2010; x42
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1 posted on 07/02/2009 7:06:00 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Wheels coming off?


2 posted on 07/02/2009 7:07:02 PM PDT by TypeZoNegative (Pro life & Vegan because I respect all life, Republican because our enemies don't respect ours.)
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To: TypeZoNegative

I would say so! Guess it wasn’t a good idea to leave Hillary back in the States when he goes traveling. Looks like he dissed her once too often. :)


3 posted on 07/02/2009 7:09:39 PM PDT by PhiKapMom (Mary Fallin for OK Governor/Coburn for Senate 2010 ! Mark Rubio for FL Senate 2010!)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Well, he WAS so looking forward to being ‘The First Rapist’ once Hillary! was installed; no wonder he’s disgruntled. ;)


4 posted on 07/02/2009 7:10:59 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: TypeZoNegative

What is the meaning of TRASH?


5 posted on 07/02/2009 7:11:56 PM PDT by taxtruth
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To: TypeZoNegative

I would think that the Clinton’s really want to get back into power. That means that they have to take out Zero between the time that he totally tanks but before the Dem brand is irreparable. If the Clintons wait too long the GOP would have too much of an advantage since the Dems would be in tatters.


6 posted on 07/02/2009 7:12:09 PM PDT by NewHampshireDuo
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Ouch! This is fun, the Clintons are fighting back.


7 posted on 07/02/2009 7:13:23 PM PDT by Jean S
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To: NewHampshireDuo

I would think that the Clinton’s really want to get back into power. That means that they have to take out Zero between the time that he totally tanks but before the Dem brand is irreparable.
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It is reasonable to expect this. My take is that Hitlery will run against Obama as a “moderate Dem” holding an American flag and standing for REPAIRING ALL THE MARXIST DAMAGE THAT ZERO WILL HAVE DONE BY THEN. Technically, I think she could beat him before 2012 since he is already tanking badly even with the mindless kool-aid drinkers who are finally waking up to Marxism and its fascist overtones. An easy win, the way I see it.


8 posted on 07/02/2009 7:16:11 PM PDT by EagleUSA
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To: Free ThinkerNY; All

Back Stab!!!!


9 posted on 07/02/2009 7:17:41 PM PDT by KevinDavis (Can't Stop the Signal!)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Looks like Clinton is going to remind Obama who the real black guy is.


10 posted on 07/02/2009 7:18:58 PM PDT by Gator113 (I live in "one of the largest Muslim countries in the world." Imam Obama told me so.)
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To: EagleUSA

And the interesting thing is that Zero is making it easy for the Clintons. They just have to subtly undermine and patiently wait until the time is right. Also, Zero is not strong. He’s thin skinned and he’ll go totally looney when he realizes he’s become a laughingstock.


11 posted on 07/02/2009 7:21:02 PM PDT by NewHampshireDuo
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To: Free ThinkerNY

This must have something to do with Billionaire Tom Galisano. He and Bill Clinton are pals, and Galisano has been openly spending money to support candidates he feels will “reform” NY.

Galisano’s money was, some say, the trigger for 2 dems to recently change sides in the NY State Senate.


12 posted on 07/02/2009 7:26:14 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: Free ThinkerNY
its simple. Gillibrand is a left leaning centrist and Mccarthey is as left as you can possibly get.
13 posted on 07/02/2009 7:39:19 PM PDT by mrsixpack36
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To: taxtruth

What is the sound of one TRASH cackling?


14 posted on 07/02/2009 7:41:35 PM PDT by Enterprise (When they come for your guns and ammo, give them the ammo first.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY
This makes sense to me... As much as I dislike the Clintons... they are really centrists... aside from HillaryCare from the 90s... It makes sense that the Clintons can see the writing on the wall of the extreme left leaning Democratic party.

The way the plan works is this... if the Republicans take back the House in 2010...

I think there is a good chance Hillary is going to win the Democratic nomination in 2012 because Barry will prove to be the most inept President ever...

15 posted on 07/02/2009 7:42:40 PM PDT by John123 (Turn on your teleprompter Obama and read your lips... "No New Taxes!!")
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To: TypeZoNegative

...off the Clinton legacy. Clinton is trying to show that he still matters and that Obama isn’t the only hustler in town.


16 posted on 07/02/2009 7:55:40 PM PDT by dr_who
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To: EagleUSA

“Marxism and its fascist overtones.”

You are most accurate. Obama reminds me of Mussolini, and Benito borrowed heavily from Marx.


17 posted on 07/02/2009 7:56:29 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Pray for, and support our troops(heroes) !! And vote out the RINO's!!)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Could be Hillary and Bill Clinton are starting to realize that Obama’s appeal is plunging and that he will be vulnerable to a challenge for the RAT party nomination in 2012.


19 posted on 07/02/2009 8:12:37 PM PDT by advance_copy (Stand for life or nothing at all)
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To: SpineSurgeon

Maloney was also a favorite to win the senate seat in 200.She stepped aside and let Hillary have it.I guess this is just payback.


20 posted on 07/02/2009 8:15:17 PM PDT by pistolpetestoys (Outside of a dog a book is a mans best friend;inside a dog it's too dark to read.)
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