Democratic Rivals Agree to Play Nicer (AP)

[eppur_se_muova]

By NEDRA PICKLER – 1 hour ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — On this presidential rivals Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton can agree: They sometimes disagree with their trash-talking supporters and will try to cool it.

Advisers to the Democratic candidates shed some light Friday on the private chat the two candidates had Thursday on the Senate floor. The talk lasted three or four minutes in full view of reporters watching on the balcony above who could see them talking, but not hear what they said.

"They approached one another and spoke about how supporters for both campaigns have said things they reject," said Clinton spokesman Phil Singer. "They agreed that the contrasts between their respective records, qualifications and issues should be what drives this campaign, and nothing else."

An Obama adviser, speaking on a condition of anonymity about the private conversation, gave a similar account. They committed to making sure that their supporters don't get overheated in the future, the adviser said.

With Clinton and Obama in such a close race for the nomination, the campaign has grown increasingly acrimonious. Surrogates and aides to the candidates have stirred racial and gender divisions that Democrats fear will leave the eventual nominee badly damaged and battered heading into the general election.
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[DJ13]

1. Havent we seen this movie before?

It wont last.

Clinton has nothing of substance policy wise to differentiate herself from Obama that doesnt involve race or gender, and the clock is running out on her having a chance at a comeback.

The smears will start again by the end of this weekend, bet on it.

[andym]

2. For two candidates who want to demonstrate their ability to negotiate and deal with crises ...

For two candidates who want to demonstrate their ability to negotiate and deal with world crises, let's see how well they do on a smaller stage.

[OhioChick]

3. Yeah, Right. n/t

[AlCzervik]

4. i cannot stand Nedra, i swear anything i read by her i immediately disregard.