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CLINTONS NO LONGER THE LIFE OF PARTY (inevitability to inadequacy)
NY POST ^ | January 4, 2008 | CHARLES HURT

Posted on 01/04/2008 4:36:45 AM PST by Liz

Awaiting her coronation, Hillary Rodham Clinton instead faced a seething revolt within her own party. More than 70% of Iowa Democrats rejected her....after 15 years of domination, the Clinton dynasty has finally lost its grip on the Party. What's devastating to her is that she lost so badly to a political novice. The problem with caressing the jewels of the crown before the coronation is that it's embarrassing when it turns out that the coronation goes to someone else. Clinton's invincibility has turned into inadequacy.

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TOPICS: Extended News; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: democratparty; hillary; hillarycare; ia2008; shamnesty; stophillary
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To: Liz

All in all, I was really looking forward to a Howard Dean moment. Maybe after New Hampshire...


21 posted on 01/04/2008 5:09:15 AM PST by Bernard (If you always tell the truth, you never have to remember exactly what you said.)
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To: King Hawk

I double dare you, I think Hilary will go for a sympathy vote, she will have a “close call” of some sort of nature in the next 72 hours, mark my word.


22 posted on 01/04/2008 5:09:52 AM PST by Eye of Unk
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To: Eye of Unk

Cute-—lol.


23 posted on 01/04/2008 5:09:59 AM PST by Liz (Rooty's not getting my guns or the name of my hairdresser.)
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To: Liz
The big surprise last night was the number of liberals who came out to caucus and defeat Hillary. I did catch the Foxes talking with Rush and Susie Estrich admitted that liberals dream Republican candidate is Huckabee. So the Clintons are NOT finished with US yet. Iowa demonstrated more liberals voting than Republicans.
24 posted on 01/04/2008 5:13:43 AM PST by Just mythoughts
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To: Scutter
I think the conclusion from last night is that the people who showed up in Iowa want a change of the old guard. That does not bode well for Clintons and if FRed is perceived as the old guard not good for him - if this attitude carries to other states. Good news is it means no Hillary bad news is we wind up with Huckster. Huckster can not beat Obama imho.
25 posted on 01/04/2008 5:14:24 AM PST by mad_as_he$$ ("Has there been a code nine? Have you heard from the Doctor?")
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To: PGalt; calcowgirl

I think it was made clear-—even by the pundits——that Hillary’s poor showing, getting beat by Obama and Edwards, of all people, was an ANTI-HILLARY declaration by Iowa Democrats.

Hillary must have known this is seething in the towns and villages of our Nation.

Not being able to overcome anti-Hillaries in Iowa could portend a look at things to come.


26 posted on 01/04/2008 5:16:12 AM PST by Liz (Rooty's not getting my guns or the name of my hairdresser.)
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To: Liz

When I was putting Halloween decorations back in the attic in November I found a newspaper I saved from long ago that I forgot all about.

Tacoma News Tribune
December 20, 1998

Headline: CLINTON IMPEACHED

I can’t wait to add to this news paper collection, one that says “Clinton Drops out of Race”.


27 posted on 01/04/2008 5:16:21 AM PST by NavyCanDo
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To: Just mythoughts
Iowa demonstrated more liberals voting than Republicans.

The Anti-Hillary vote came out in droves---in one district four times the 2004 caucusers showed up to vote.

28 posted on 01/04/2008 5:20:06 AM PST by Liz (Rooty's not getting my guns or the name of my hairdresser.)
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To: Fishtalk
How many total votes were cast for Republicans? The liberals out numbered Republicans and the overwhelming majority vote on both sides was against the Clintons.

Iowa is known for picking the ‘religious’ sounding republican candidate, and those voters only want sweet nice sounding words. Not exactly representative of this nation as a whole. That ‘hard rock’ state is next and it appears that the comeback of a Phoenix rising from the ashes will overshadow Iowa in less than a week.

29 posted on 01/04/2008 5:20:09 AM PST by Just mythoughts
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To: mad_as_he$$
Yes I agree. I think Obama will sweep all.
I don't like Hillary but I can't quite embrace Obama
I think the Huckster will not fair so a well in NH or other primaries.
30 posted on 01/04/2008 5:20:34 AM PST by LittleMoe
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To: NavyCanDo
December 20, 1998 Headline: CLINTON IMPEACHED I can’t wait to add to this news paper collection, one that says “Clinton Drops out of Race.”

My feelings precisely.

31 posted on 01/04/2008 5:22:11 AM PST by Liz (Rooty's not getting my guns or the name of my hairdresser.)
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To: King Hawk
Bet as much as you can because that’s a sucker bet. They will be making stuff up if he wins in NH.
Watch for her minions to start in earnest this weekend with loud questions about his voting record.
32 posted on 01/04/2008 5:23:00 AM PST by newnhdad
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To: Liz
Hillary’s poor showing, getting beat by Obama and Edwards, of all people, was an ANTI-HILLARY declaration by Iowa Democrats

I'm willing to bet that Hildebeast is telling her aides that Iowans are a bunch of hicks and when they get to the states with sophisticates who can appreciate her form of Stalinist government, everything will be fine.

33 posted on 01/04/2008 5:28:37 AM PST by The Sons of Liberty (It's as simple as ABC - Anyone But Clinton!!!!)
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To: newnhdad

Hillary has had a set back but that is all.
Her political machine will take out Edwards first and Obama second. She will go on to win the Democrat nomination rather handily. Whether she wins in November depends on who the Republicans nominate. She loses to everyone but the Huckster who she decisively defeats and carrry 45 states.


34 posted on 01/04/2008 5:28:56 AM PST by Maine Mariner
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To: Liz

Lanny Davis was on F&Fs - said hellary had wanted out of Iraq for over 20 years. ummmmm - we have not been there that long.


35 posted on 01/04/2008 5:29:23 AM PST by mathluv
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To: Liz

Bill: You need to use that cash wisely

Hillary: You mean TV Commercials?

Bill; I mean bribing precinct captains.

36 posted on 01/04/2008 5:29:29 AM PST by AppyPappy (If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
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To: mad_as_he$$

I’ve recently had a job change to a place where I work with more folks who are significantly younger than me. The Obama vote counts have me wondering if that’s a big factor here.

Policies aside, who do the Republicans have that appears as young and vibrant as Obama?

Answer: No one.

Something to think about.


37 posted on 01/04/2008 5:29:40 AM PST by Scutter
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To: Maine Mariner

She’ll crack Obama first and then destroy Edwards at her leisure.


38 posted on 01/04/2008 5:30:20 AM PST by AppyPappy (If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
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To: Liz; NavyCanDo

I can’t wait until the day we hear no more about the Clintons. While I still think Hillary is the easiest candidate for the Republicans to beat in the general election, I’m torn by the joy of maybe not having to see Hillary and Bill in the news too much longer.


39 posted on 01/04/2008 5:31:47 AM PST by cinives (On some planets what I do is considered normal.)
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To: Eye of Unk

My first thought like that was - Bill better watch his back. A widow would get a lot of sympathy.


40 posted on 01/04/2008 5:32:54 AM PST by mathluv
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