Hillary Clinton cries in Connecticut

[kpete]

Hillary Clinton cries in Connecticut
by Jason George

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Sen. Hillary Clinton teared up this morning at an event at the Yale Child Study Center, where she worked while in law school in the early 1970s.

A doctor, who was introducing Clinton, began to choke up, leading Clinton's eyes to fill with tears, which she wiped out of her left eye. At the time, the doctor was saying how proud he was that sheepskin-coat, bell-bottom-wearing young woman he met in 1972 was now running for president.

"Well, I said I would not tear up; already we're not exactly on the path," Clinton said with emotion after the introduction.

Clinton is holding a roundtable discussion with Connecticut women to talk about childcare and healthcare.

more at:
http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/politics/blog/2008/02/clinton_crys_in_connecticut.html

[skooooo]

1. crybaby.

[papau]

25. an old friend and mentor you haven't seen in years - bad to show emotion - yeah - right

[skooooo]

38. bad to manipulate others' emotions

right

[itcfish]

82. Bull!

Why is it that anything associated with Hillary is phoney? I get emotional whem people I care for get emotional too. Geez. Not everything is planned.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

111. asswipe

[rox63]

2. Another major primary, another "emotional moment"

Interesting timing, don'tcha think? :eyes:

[Bullet1987]

8. I don't think people will buy it this time...

too damn convienent. JUST before Super Tuesday eh Hillary? ROFL!!!

[Duke Newcombe]

46. rotflmao...

"I question the timing"....the first thing that popped into my head when reading this. Classic!

Duke

[Debi]

68. Yep. The timing

I wonder if she can 'drum up some tears' tonight during her Hallmark Network townhall?

[Tom Rinaldo]

50. A doctor, who was introducing Clinton, began to choke up, leading Clinton's eyes to fill with tears,

"A doctor, who was introducing Clinton, began to choke up, leading Clinton's eyes to fill with tears, which she wiped out of her left eye. At the time, the doctor was saying how proud he was that sheepskin-coat, bell-bottom-wearing young woman he met in 1972 was now running for president."

Who introduced emotion into this meeting of two adults who have known each other for 35 years? Are you really that dead of spirit that you want our leaders to be also? That Doctor had to be in his 70's or 80's by now, and he began choking up in public thinking about the young student, an idealistic young woman much like many of Barack Obama's supporters now, who grew from her idealistic roots into a woman who may soon be President of the United States.

Do you have any older mentors in your life? People who represent what you hope to achieve in life? If one of them some day stands before both you and the world, and chokes up honoring the memory of the young man or woman who you once were, if you don't have an emotional reaction to that moment I warn you; don't come looking for my vote if I am still alive to see it.

[rox63]

76. Did he know her before or after she left the Young Republicans?

Just wondering... :shrug:

[Tom Rinaldo]

85. He knew her while she was campaining for McGovern

but before she served as counsel for the House of Representatives Committee impeaching Richard Nixon.

[TacticalPeek]

120. Oh.

:patriot:

[rodeodance]

103. snarky posts like this will come back to haunt you.

[rox63]

112. Oooh, I'm skeered...

:scared: :sarcasm:

[Mme. Defarge]

62. Right on cue!

[JohnnyLib2]

3. 2nd thread.

[sfam]

4. You must be fucking kidding me...right?

The link doesn't work, but PLEASE tell me you're kidding me. This would be a deathnell for Clinton. Once it might work, but twice, both times on the day before the primaries? NOBODY could be that stupid to fall for it.

[gaiilonfong]

10. She is a desperate LYING Pol

GOOD RIDDANCE CLINTONSSSSS

[rodeodance]

107. Even many Obamacampers have wised up over this vile post--now it is your turn.

[City Lights]

17. Links works, but took awhile to load. eom

[sfam]

99. I take it back...after watching the video, this is a total non-story

Truly it is. If anyone watches this video and still sees something worth watching here, you really are making it up.

[rodeodance]

104. Thank you

[krkaufman]

108. Don't kid yourself. It's a win-win for her.

She shows emotion and a softer side, rebutting the automaton media stereotype; and, when she's attacked by the likes of Chris Matthews and other TV pundits, she'll benefit from an empathy surge, just like in New Hampshire.

Note that I'm not saying her emotional display was intentional or calculated. I'm merely stating what I view as the likely results. The only way in which the moment doesn't benefit her is if it is somehow revealed within the next 10 hours (via some leaked memo or email) as having been planned; and the benefit won't be as great if the media doesn't hype it. (Though I should note that I heard it mentioned on CNN within 2 minutes of turning-on the TV, just now, at 3:10pm Eastern.)

[Clarkansas]

5. Her polls, research and advisors have indicated that tears help her

So expect a lot more in the future.

[maddiejoan]

6. Who the hell wouldn't tear up at that moment?

[cali]

20. Agreed. I see absolutely nothing wrong with her response

to an emotional introduction from someone she knew when she was a young woman. I hate seeing her attacked for this.

[AlinPA]

31. I agree. This is another hateful, filthy attack. This crap in DU is discouraging me.

[golddigger]

81. I agree and thank you Cali, for an Obama supporter

you do yourself and your candidate proud.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

117. Thank you for that...

I honestly don't understand how you can stomach some of your fellow Obama supporters. I'm well aware that there are some Clinton supporters who are total idiots on a regular basis ... but the level of vitriol and vindictiveness doesn't come close. It's kept me at arms length.

I haven't had to make the difficult choice, being from PA (4/22 primary)... it'll be all over by the time I get to place a vote. However, I'd never become so invested in ANY candidacy to the point that would allow me to be so ugly and cruel to people who believed differently.

[vireo]

121. It's called "empathy"

And I'm glad to see it. I can't say the same about the relentless ad hominem, meanspirited attacks.

[BootinUp]

40. The hard as stone caricature people seem to believe. nt

[1corona4u]

60. Cold, calculating, heartless deciples of the cult leader?

[Colobo]

7. Any videos?

[sellitman]

That same Doctor teared up that George got the Presidency too.

he teared up for a different reason though.

[stillrockin]

9. Is she ready to cry on the first day?

:hippie:

[MoJoWorkin]

13. Good one!!!

[sfam]

16. Get it right! She's ready to cry on DAY ONE!!!

Too funny!!

[K Gardner]

39. This is THE Motto from here on out !

[truedelphi]

97. Why do people think this is fake? I cry every time her name is mentioned

Myself.

Just can't help it.

Say "Hillary" or say "Clinton" and I see the tears flowing down my cheeks.

[NightWatcher]

11. she cried and won New Hampshire, maybe that was her super tuesday plan

[Nedsdag]

12. Not again, Hillary!

It's one thing to be emotional, but this is ridiculous.

Is she going to cry every time her poll numbers go into the tank?

[my3boyz]

18. Not going to work this time

It worked in NH because people thought she was sincere. Now she will be like the girl who cried wolf. No one will believe her.

[Andromeda]

14. But, but she's such a cold-hearted...

bitch. She only did it so she could get more votes. :sarcasm:

[Life Long Dem]

43. She is a fake. "NO sarcasm"

[TexasObserver]

15. And now it's Hilly's turn to cry, Hilly's turn to cry ...

Hilly's turn to cr-y-y-y-y-yyyyyy

Cause America's come back (come back, come back)

To Barry

[skooooo]

22. such talent!

Gobama!

[TexasObserver]

80. I am more excited to be a Democrat than in years

I've got HAPPY FEET!!

[sidwill]

19. Well if it worked once why shouldn't she try it again?

Also if she wins it's good to know that she can tear up on cue whenever the pukes talk bad about her or if the Russians decide to invade Germany again.

/tear...rolls down face....oh you Pooty-poot.

[DemGa]

21. Yes we can!!...nt

[yellerpup]

23. Tears of gratitude that she is remembered and respected

by a person she admires. I'd need a hanky for a dab at the eyes, I'm sure, under those circumstances. Hillary is allowed to feel how she feels. Who wouldn't be touched?

[sfam]

35. Tears of gratitude the day before voting, tears of struggle the day before voting, tears before...

voting. That's the message here. Nope, nothing artificial about that trend...

[skooooo]

41. waaaaahhh!

[yellerpup]

87. She is not my first choice, but I'm voting for her if she is

the Democratic nominee. I don't care who cries.

[Raffi Ella]

24. aww!

I'm sure the people that knew her "when" are So Proud of her.Who woulda ever thought that that young plain girl with the glasses would be so close to winning the Democratic Nominee for President!?

Thanks for posting.Very touching. :+

[Bullet1987]

27. I don't buy this crying game shit one bit...

[Bluebear]

34. Big surprise.

[Raffi Ella]

53. why?

This is an AMAZING time in Democratic History!Can't you understand how a moment like that would touch her?If you don't then you are pretty hard hearted.

This has nothing to do with issues or Obama vs Clinton;this is about an historic moment in time - Hillary can tear up if she wants to!I hope both she and Barack are revelling in this.And I hope they realize how very proud of them we all are.

[sfam]

26. Obama needs to hire a "tear training" handler...

Common Obama - don't let Hillary get the advantage on you! You MUST be ready to cry on DAY ONE!!!

[suston96]

28. Oh, no...the last time she did that she lost New Hampshire......

[juajen]

29. LEAVE HILLARY ALONE!

It's her party and she can cry if she wants to. Really people, I see males tearing up all the time. No one says a word. Talk about sexism!

[sfam]

33. LEAVE BRITNEY...er HILLARY ALONE!!!!

We really need a YouTube video on this!

[AGirl]

30. wow, not the right time.

[Raine]

32. It worked so well the other time

so I guess she's using it again.

[K Gardner]

36. Oh JesusHChrist.. here we go again. Freaking shameless, she is.

[AtomicKitten]

61. timing is everything

It's the day before the election and Obama is inching ahead of her.

[rateyes]

37. Well, it is the state that gave us Joe Lieberman...

makes me cry, too. (Not to mention, the birthplace of George W. Bush)

[Avalux]

42. Well, if it worked once, do it again. What bullshit.

Will people be gullible enough to get sucked in again is the question.

[NoBorders]

44. Somehow I don't think it will work a 2nd time

If it gets played up in the press, it won't be in a favorable way. Just MHO.

[Duke Newcombe]

48. what's the quote...

"no one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public?"

:shrug:


Duke

[NoBorders]

66. Touchay. nt

[Onlooker]

45. It's sort of insensitve to criticize someone for tearing

If you said she was pretending to tear that's one thing, but if that wasn't your point then, What the hell is wrong you with? Why are so many Obamatons so insensitive? Bill Clinton, Bush I, Romney, and others have shown tears at times. Is that wrong? I think Hubert Humphrey once said, "If a man can't cry, is he really a man?"

[Duke Newcombe]

47. Unfortunately, for Humphrey...

...that didn't work so well for him--long term.

I question the timing with this candidate.

I believe that a certain segment will "fall for it"...again.

If Hill is the nominee, it won't work for her--long term.

Duke

[Apollo11]

49. It was unfair to mention Hillary's bell-bottoms. No wonder she cried.

It's like saying that Obama used to wear fuzzy Jackson Five hair, Funkadelic sunglasses and a long fur coat.

[elixir]

51. Go Hillary! Let it all out. My hero.

[BenDavid]

52. I can understand why and I can respect her because of where

for her this maybe all began. If you do not believe places can be emotional, then come with me to Philadelphia, Miss. and visit Mt. Nebo Baptist church and see the tombstone memorial to Goodman, Chaney and Schwerner. Hear the story how these three young men were killed simply because one was Black and two were Jewish. Yes,places can make one emotional and maybe eyes will tear up as it did me, and it was 8 years later before I was placed upon G-d's good earth.

[Seen the light]

54. I have to question the sanity of people voting for her

Seriously, just wow.

[murbley40]

57. It is not difficult to see ,if Du is any indicator,

how this country has gone to hell without a handbasket. Too many here are hard, callous, ignorant and unfeeling for anyone but their selves. :puke:

[AnnitaR]

58. I question the sanity of the near cult like obsession of the Obama voters!

Honest to God you all have him on such a high pedestal... it's almost scary!
Reality is going to be quite a wake up call for most of you!

[golddigger]

84. ! agree, it's starting to give me a creepy feeling...

:scared: :scared: :scared:

[adapa]

55. for crips sake, I tear up 2-3 times a month-quit judging her by the Male standard- she's a woman BTW

[AnnitaR]

56. That is NOT what happened! Good lord! Just watched the event!

I just got through watching the whole event streamed live on CNN!

The only reason she was wiping her eyes was that in the middle of the Q & A session she had a MAJOR COUGHING fit! It actually took her several minutes to get over it... had to ask for water & cough drops. Because of the severity of the coughing fit her eyes watered for about 10 minutes afterward & she had to keep wiping them!

GOOD GOD is there anything negative you folks won't say or believe about her?!?!
Seriously this is getting absurd!
:eyes:

[snooper2]

59. She should save her tears...

For about another 34 hours :)

[adabfree]

63. Nice try Hildabeast

Not working on me though

[adapa]

70. thank you so much for showing your age

[in_cog_ni_to]

73. Grow up. n/t

[ZinZen]

64. It sounds like she

was being sincere from the account that I read. Cmon people, even if we disagree with her policies does not mean she is a robot. This is a non story. Time to move on.

[Peregrine Took]

65. Oh, grow up. To, under stress, "tear up" is quite normal. Even when not

under stress, its perfectly understandable.

I don't like her but I'm afraid of him.

[ronnykmarshall]

67. To all he bashers ....

fuck off.

Hatefull petty mother fuckers.

[AGirl]

69. I agree, FUCK OFF, HATERS.

[jmg257]

71. I wonder if walking into a Wal-mart has the same affect on her...

"Sen. Hillary Clinton teared up this morning at an event at the Yale Child Study Center, where she worked while in law school in the early 1970s."

[in_cog_ni_to]

72. Awe! I do that too! When other people talk sentimentally and cry, I DO TOO! I can surely relate to

her doing this. BEEN there, DONE that. :hug: for Hillary.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

74. RUN WITH IT OBAMANITES! ....run with the DRUDGE?ROVE?REPUKE BANNER....GO DU GET"ER DONE!!

[Unsane]

75. If there isn't a video I don't see it working.

It may have worked for her last time.

Won't get fooled again.



GOBAMA '08. Join the revolution.

[MelissaB]

77. Jesus Christ this is one hateful thread.

No, I'm not a Hillary supporter. You guys need to take a break or something.

[rodeodance]

91. It is vile.

[BklynChick]

78. can you say desperate? it won't work this time. pathetic.

[Zodiak]

79. The only thing I have to say about this is

if you are going to run on "toughness" and "experience", it does not help to start crying all over the place. If you want to break down barriers for women, it is not good to start crying all over the place and playing into those misogynistic stereotypes.

[sfam]

101. Just one problem...there was nothing to this story...like nothing - yes I support Obama

Truly, there is nothing to this story. Made up nonsense. Its sad that it spun everyone up here. In retrospect I wish I had seen the video before commenting on it.

Like really, this is just not a story...

[Zodiak]

122. So she didn't cry either time?

Because my point has to do with the fact that crying is not in line with "toughness"...whether she does it once or a million times.

[sfam]

123. I'm talking about today. And you wouldn't be making this point if not for today's "news" nt

[MethuenProgressive]

83. WE WANT REAL MAN TYPE MEN RUNNING THIS GOD BLESSED NATION NOT TEARY BROADS!1!

"O! Dear! I can't push the BLOW UP TOWELED TORRORISTS button with tears in my eyes! My MAKEUP might RUN!!"
VOTE FOR THE MAN GUY CUZ ONLY FEMALES CRY!1!1!!1

[golddigger]

86. Pretty pathetic...

sounds like you have some serious issues to address.

[golddigger]

102. Hi metheun, got your message and replied. Sorry.

:hi:

[MethuenProgressive]

115. No prob, it's not always easy to figure out what other DUers are saying!

:hi:

[pgh_dem]

88. I'm a guy, and supporting Obama. And I teared up reading about the Dr's greeting.

Course, I also teared up watching the dipdive.com "yes we can" video this morning. And while watching Caroline and Ted Kennedy's endorsements of Sen Obama.

Anyway, being emotionally affected by being greeted so kindly and with such pride by a respected friend is like crying at a wedding. Even hardasses are SUPPOSED to get misty in situations like this.

Let it go. If it sways people to vote for her because she acts like a human being in human situations, so be it. But if it sways people to vote for because her opponent's supporters (and her mortal enemies like Drudge) look like they're unsympathetic or mocking a response anybody might have...well, that's not too good at all.

ps this is my first 'starred' post =) I figured if i could open the ol' flea-bitten wallet to donate to Sen Obama today, I could donate to the site which helped me make that decision, too.

peace.

[rodeodance]

105. :-)

[jackson_dem]

89. Obama supporters are living up to Obama's call to lift up our politics!

[yellerpup]

90. I teared up once watching a clog dancing competition

and I don't give a flying f*** about clog dancing. Anyone can cry at any time for practically any reason...even reasons that you don't understand yourself.

[CTLawGuy]

92. come on guys

I don't think this is nefarious.

[robbedvoter]

93. That's it - no oval office for you - no penis, no job! It's decided! Thanks DU!

I was going to vote for her tomorrow anyway - but you sweetened up the pot - and I got a chain phone going. Other weak women like me will sob - and vote for Hillary tomorrow!
Oh, and recommending this - to make sure enough people see it.
One cannot have a kpete thread NOT on page one - can one?

[Amanita]

94. What? No scream? Let's get our torches and pitchforks and...

analyze those tears!

[suston96]

95. Video is out...This thread is a lie. Edie from Fox said: no tears for Hillary.....

[sfam]

100. Agreed. This "issue" will die instantly everywhere but here.

There is just nothing to see...nothing there...no story...made up short-term MSM stuff, that's all. It doesn't hold when you actually watch the video.

[polichick]

96. Lot's of things make me tear up...

So, she's sensitive ~ can't care about others if you're not.

[HowHasItComeToThis]

98. CHECK OUT ZOGBY

http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=1445

[helderheid]

106. I would have teared up too.

[Araxen]

109. I figured out why she cries

She must be thinking of a speech Obama gave.

[BlackVelvet04]

110. I've always respected your posts....

until now. Pitiful. If it was anything like last time she not only didn't cry it wasn't even close. Thanks for perpetuating bullshit.

[demo dutch]

113. The Bushes cry all the time! and get elected, the last one twice

[Altec]

114. Please, watch the video. She did not cry. This is making me angry.

CNN's bias is baiting for Obama supporters to bash Hillary. The bias is so obvious, it's irritating. On the front page it says "Clinton tears up again" and then the comments allowed are only pro Obama, no matter how ridiculous.

First, if you watch the video, she did not tear up.

Secondly, if Hillary calculates every move, you think she'd be able to know that people would think her crying is a stunt the day before Super Tuesday.

[sfam]

116. This truly is a MSM manufactured story...Nothing there...yes I support Obama...

Truly this thing needs to die. There is no story here. Shit like this only generates ill-will on all sides, and worse, its only there because 24 hour news organizations need something to talk about.

Just watch the video people...this is a non-story. Its sort of funny to see the video play on TV and then have them try to make something of it.

[nonconformist]

118. Many responses in this thread are SO SEXIST.

Nobody says a WORD when a man tears up. Jesus... she's human, it happens.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

119. How hard is it to cry on cue?

I saw the tape of Hillary Clinton on MSNBC a few minutes ago and you can see her eyes get wet. I don't think most politicians would have the ability to cry on cue, if that's what people are thinking, unless maybe Hillary keeps a little vial of onion juice in her pocket. Isn't crying a matter of some degree of acting skill, especially keeping it very subtle the way it looked in this case? I don't see how anyone can argue that it was planned, if that's what they truly believe. And what does it matter, anyway? Anyone who would vote either for or against someone because they cry is not a very serious voter in my opinion.