Fiery Clinton Fields Tough Questions at Campaign Rally

[ruggerson]

EUGENE, ORE. -- During a campaign stop in Oregon, Hillary Clinton fielded testier questions from the audience, more so than she has in quite a while. It was a typical campaign rally where Clinton delivered her now typical campaign speech, but twice during her remarks Clinton was heckled by a gentleman who wanted to know why Clinton voted for No Child Left Behind and the war in Iraq. Clinton remained unfazed by the man’s outbursts. But it wasn’t until the question and answer period where Clinton drew her greatest challenge.

Clinton called on a young man who when asking his question said he was a supporter of Barack Obama, and he wanted to know if Clinton or her supporters had done or said anything that would weaken Obama’s chances at winning the general election were he the nominee. Clinton said, “I think this has been by and large one of the most positive and civil campaigns I have ever been a part of.”

But her calm tone and relaxed demeanor soon became sharp and fiery. “Elections are about choices. You are supposed to present your case and you’re supposed to critique the other case. That’s what you do in an election, it is not a coronation, it is a contest, this country is worth fighting for, and I’m going to fight for it!”

Clinton went on to say that elections can be heated and a president has to be able to handle criticism. “I don’t take any of it personally,” she said. “I don’t take any of it seriously. If you can’t stand the heat don’t run for president because it’s a really hot kitchen in the White House.”

Clinton, who continued making her case to the Obama supporter drew loud cheers from the crowd when she told the man: “I wish we could believe that we could get to universal health care, that we could turn the economy around, that we could end the home foreclosure crisis merely bay asking people to do it, by bringing them together, by pointing to a higher cause and expecting them to shelve their personal, ideological, personal and partisan advantages, that is not the way the world has ever worked.”

http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2008/04/05/politics/fromtheroad/entry3996192.shtml

[GarbagemanLB]

1. So the same person saying that she can handle the heat also whined about getting the first question

too much? The same person who said this isn't a coronation said this would be over by February 5th and said in November that she would win the nomination? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

34. she goes on to claim she was AGAINST the Iraq war BEFORE Obama!

read further down into the article.

Theres a link to Jake Tapper's blog on the Obama Daily News,
where in this same rally, Clinton lies about her stance on the Iraq war.

[pdxmom]

2. This is the person who had David Schuster suspended, right? And

she takes nothing personally???

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Erin Elizabeth]

3. Ok first of all, for someone who says

"this isn't a coronation," she sure has been acting like it should have been a coronation. For her.

And this? “I don’t take any of it seriously." Is unsettling. She should take it seriously. My God.

[anigbrowl]

4. But it's so unfair that she's being outspent...and the media hates her...and, and...

you get my point.

[TomBall Democrat]

5. And now we have so called Democrats on this

board telling us we're haters if we call her on it.

She deserves full throttle criticism.

And she'll get it from me.

[rodeodance]

17. Insults are so unbecoming and immature.

And now we have so called Democrats on this
Posted by TomBall Democrat


board telling us we're haters if we call her on it.

She deserves full throttle criticism.

And she'll get it from me.

[Forkboy]

19. So is liking Newsmax articles.

[tularetom]

6. Anybody that has to keep telliin s how "tough" they are

isn't very tough.

Sounds like she's trying to convince herself.

[mkultra]

7. this is what holds her back

“I wish we could believe that we could get to universal health care, that we could turn the economy around, that we could end the home foreclosure crisis merely bay asking people to do it, by bringing them together, by pointing to a higher cause and expecting them to shelve their personal, ideological, personal and partisan advantages, that is not the way the world has ever worked.”



Every major non-violent accomplishment has been made in the fashion described here.

[BlueIdaho]

12. Very revealing

What an unfortunate world view.

[stahbrett]

8. lol - not a "coronation" - she campaigned like it was until it was too late (nt)

[rodeodance]

16. It's the BO fan who asked the question that thinks its a coronation: LEAVE BO ALONE!

[AZBlue]

23. I think it's interesting she used that word. She's certainly paraded around like she was Queen.

[madrchsod]

9. quick--someone grab the fire extinguisher....she`s on fire!

i should have finished my journalism minor, i could write a better headline than that.

[JBoy]

10. You missed the part where she said she was criticizing the Iraq war before Obama

<snip>
Clinton said, “I started criticizing the war in Iraq before he did. So, I’m well aware that his entire campaign is premised on a speech he gave in 2002 and I give him credit for making that speech. But that was not a decision.”
<snip/>

Is she implying that she started criticizing the war before she voted for it? I'd be very interested to see the transcripts.

[quantass]

11. k&r

[Arugula Latte]

13. "You're supposed to critique the other case," Unless the other person is your buddy John McCain

In that case, you just prop him up and align with him at the expense of your fellow Democrat.

[rodeodance]

14. "this country is worth fighting for, and I’m going to fight for it!”--GO HILLARY

[jenmito]

20. Except when she planned on "wrapping it up" by Feb. 5th!

:rofl: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_eBIpEuO4U

[rodeodance]

21. boring. get some new material.

[jenmito]

22. Just 'cause you keep ignoring it doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

:rofl:

[Ichingcarpenter]

15. Hillary said :" I didn’t make a speech"

“I made a considered judgment, I didn’t make a speech, I made a decision and it was a decision "Clinton said that historians will judge if her decision was the right one"



Hillary said :" I didn’t make a speech"

October 10, 2002
Floor Speech of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
on S.J. Res. 45, A Resolution to Authorize the Use of
United States Armed Forces Against Iraq

As Delivered

"Today we are asked whether to give the President of the United States authority to use force in Iraq should diplomatic efforts fail to dismantle Saddam Hussein's chemical and biological weapons and his nuclear program.

I am honored to represent nearly 19 million New Yorkers, a thoughtful democracy of voices and opinions who make themselves heard on the great issues of our day especially this one. Many have contacted my office about this resolution, both in support of and in opposition to it, and I am grateful to all who have expressed an opinion.

"If we get the resolution and Saddam does not comply, then we can attack him with far more support and legitimacy than we would have otherwise."

"This is a very difficult vote. This is probably the hardest decision I have ever had to make -- any vote that may lead to war should be hard -- but I cast it with conviction."

More of the Speech which 'wasn't a speech" but an official "speech" given before Congress.


http://clinton.senate.gov/speeches/iraq_101002.html

[Pavlovs DiOgie]

18. Her negative view of the world

is really quite troubling. Perhaps she should read some early American history and see just how the Constitution was born. Maybe then she'd understand where politicians truly get their power - from the people.

[yurbud]

24. someone needs to ask her: If Obama wins the nomination, will she pull a Lieberman?

[ElsewheresDaughter]

28. get your ass out there and use your own mouth...what's to stop you?

[mkultra]

30. im sure he means someone at the next rally

That would require geographic closeness.

[yurbud]

32. good idea. What's a good way to find out when a candidates campaign will be in your area?

[AX10]

25. K & R!

Unlike Obamanation, I can appreciate what she is doing.

[ORDem]

26. Did CBS bother to find out if the questioner was for real or a plant? n/t

[Aussie leftie]

27. You wrote a very positive post regarding Clinton answering tough questions at a rally.

You didn't write anything negative about Obama, yet some Obama supporters could not help but to weigh in and throw criticism at Clinton.

She was not my first choice for the nomination (Edwards was), but I do feel she is the better candidate for the job. It is just my opinion.

When I read the negative posts regarding Clinton, I cant help but to think that it reflects on Obama. If Obama is the true reflection of some of his supporters, then all I can say is "God help us".

[ruggerson]

29. Actually I didn't write anything

I just reprinted the article. But your point is well taken.

[mkultra]

31. some of the criticism is merited

And if you think that this behavior is limited to or monopolized by Obama supporters then you are not paying attention.

[Hepburn]

33. And Hillary lies again....

...a civilized campaign? Not on her part.

GMAFB....:eyes: