$600K aimed at Clinton-for political attacks

[babylonsister]

$600K aimed at Clinton
By Alexander Bolton
September 28, 2007

Sensing that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) will win the Democratic presidential nomination, Republican Party operatives are stepping up their political attacks on the former first lady but are wary of going too far with their criticisms because she is a woman.

As with the other Democratic White House hopefuls, GOP strategists are concerned that extremely aggressive rhetoric against Clinton could backfire. However, they point out that they are devoting significant resources to defeat her.

Richard Collins, a wealthy Texas businessman and a leading organizer of Stop Her Now, a political committee devoted to opposing Clinton’s White House bid, told The Hill his group will spend $500,000 to $600,000 between now and February targeting her candidacy.

“We expect we’ll be much more intense in our efforts between now and Feb. 28,” said Collins.

Collins emphasized that his group’s strategy and tactics are more important than how much it plans to spend.

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http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/600k-aimed-at-clinton-2007-09-28.html

[Bluzmann57]

1. So when they lie about her

and they will, is the Senate and/or House going to introduce a bill to condemn the group? Just wondering.

[bigdarryl]

2. I knew this shit would happen. time for her to put up or shut up

[rinsd]

5. For her? FOR HER? How about US? Ya know Democrats?

How about anytime one of those worms from the GOP so much as looks at one of our candidates cross eyed we fillet their ass?

[DURHAM D]

3. I am so confused.

I have been repeatedly told here at the DU that the Rethugs want her to win the primary. What did I miss?

[FrenchieCat]

7. Some at DU think that the GOP aren't scared of Hillary Clinton......

But I'm not so sure that this is the reality.

At least, we'll get a preview of how she handles it. It may be worth watching.....and who knows, she might kick a little ass in the process. Things are getting more and more interestinger! :)

[Zandor]

4. Who cares, she's Bush in a skirt

:sarcasm:

[pa28]

6. Once again the lessons of 2004.

Republicans stepped up their attacks on Dean in the months before Iowa assuming he would be the nominee (Remember this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4-vEwD_7Hk ). I could see Hillary doing a bit of Ju-Jitsu on something like this and turning it to her advantage.

[gratuitous]

8. The GOP is wary of going too far?

Well, there's a first.

[SaveElmer]

9. They are going to need ALOT more than that...Hillary will gut 'em...

eom

[wyldwolf]

10. Ever notice how left and right wing memes about her just melt away?

So much for the "The GOP wants her to win" bullshit theory.

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