Posted on 05/08/2003 1:44:14 AM PDT by kattracks
The Republican Party is raising the specter of a President Hillary Clinton in a new national fund-raising appeal that implores donors to stop her from "seizing control of our national agenda."Clinton, New York's junior Democratic senator, repeatedly has insisted she will not run for the White House next year.
But the mailing sent this week urges Republican donors to dig into their pockets to stop "a new Clinton era in Washington" and prevent her from rising to "the very pinnacle of power in Washington."
"It could happen. But only if you let it," the mailing says.
Buried in the three-page letter is an acknowledgment that Clinton may not run. "She has become the party's ... favorite candidate for President (although she has pledged not to run - at least in 2004)," the letter states.
Clinton has long been a target of Republican fund-raising appeals. Her opponent in the 2000 Senate race, Rep. Rick Lazio, tapped into Republican enmity toward her to raise $40 million in 5-1/2 months - much of it through direct mail solicitations.
The new letter indicates Clinton still is able to arouse the passions of Republicans even though she has spent two years in the Senate working alongside some of the party's top names. In fact, the letter was sent under the signature of a freshman colleague, Sen. George Allen (R-Va.), who has co-sponsored legislation with Clinton. He signed it in his capacity as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
This week, Clinton joined with another southern conservative, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), in co-sponsoring a bill to help National Guard members and reservists. Dan Allen, a spokesman for the GOP Senatorial Committee, said Republican appeals using Clinton as a foil work because "she is a polarizing figure."
He defended the wording of the letter, saying, "She has taken a very high-profile role, not only in policy decisions in the Senate, but also in fund-raising" for the Democratic Party.
Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines brushed off the letter.
"Their attention is flattering, but Sen. Clinton will continue working with her colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get things done for New York and America," he said.
Originally published on May 8, 2003
I mean, isn't the insincerity of an official "serving" in one office while contending for another just a little too blatant? Oughtn't we to curb it somehow?
(Hint, hint: We'd be safe from Hillary! until at least 2012!)
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