NC Clinton highlights Obama's objection to gas tax holiday: “We don’t want Obama. We want your mama,

[rodeodance]

http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080425/POLITICS01/80425004/1223/POLITICS

ASHEVILLE – Sen. Hillary Clinton told a raucous and inspired Asheville crowd Thursday that as commander in chief she would end the war in Iraq while enacting universal health care and reviving a faltering economy.

Flanked by retired generals and with a backdrop reading “Solutions for a Strong Military,” the former first lady was repeatedly interrupted by standing ovations with thunderous applause inside the Asheville Civic Center’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.

One such outburst came with her pledge to begin withdrawing troops from Iraq within 60 days of becoming president.

“We must restore our moral authority around the world. That begins by ending the war in Iraq,” she said. “I will begin withdrawing our troops, and I will tell the Iraqis they must step up.”

Some 2,500 people packed the auditorium while hundreds more couldn’t get in. Attendees waived signs reading, “Welcome Madam Future President,” “Asheville Loves Hillary” and “Rural Country = Clinton Country.”







NC Clinton highlights Obama's objection to gas tax holiday: “We don’t want Obama. We want your mama,”

http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080428/POLITICS01/80427020/1223/POLITICS

Chelsea Clinton mingles with crowd

Dale Neal and Carol Motsinger • [e-mail] • published April 28, 2008 12:15 am


The Clinton family seems to have taken a liking to Asheville.

Three days after Sen. Hillary Clinton brought her presidential campaign to the Civic Center — and a month after former President Bill Clinton stumped for his wife at Asheville High — their daughter Chelsea Clinton came to town Sunday to attend church and meet with supporters.

After morning service at Central United Methodist Church downtown, she fielded questions about her mother’s positions at a movie theater.

“I’m so proud of both of my parents, but nothing would make me more proud than for my mom to be my president,” she said to supporters at Cinebarre theater at Biltmore Square Mall.
…………………

A Clinton supporter at the theater asked which would be more historic — electing the nation’s first woman president or the first African-American president.

“I think we’re making history by having this conversation,” Chelsea Clinton replied.

“We don’t want Obama. We want your mama,” another supporter yelled.
………..

**AP headline: Clinton highlights Obama's objection to gas tax holiday (in NC today).

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080428/ap_on_el_pr/democrats ;_ylt=AkqvPfemjrkEeb2ea6TM8qCs0NUE

By SARA KUGLER, Associated Press Writer Mon Apr 28, 11:03 AM ET

GRAHAM, N.C. - Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday criticized Barack Obama for opposing the concept of suspending the gas tax during the peak summer driving months, ……..

………….

Obama does not support the "gas tax holiday" and has said the average motorist would not benefit significantly from such a suspension; by some estimates, the federal government would lose about $10 billion in revenue.

"My opponent, Senator Obama, opposes giving consumers a break," Clinton said, campaigning in North Carolina. "I understand the American people need some relief."

Clinton said she would make up the difference in revenue by imposing a "windfall profits tax" on oil companies.

"If we suspended it and made up the lost revenues, that's the best of both worlds," she said.



http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080427/POLITICS01/80427010/1223/POLITICS


Bill Clinton to visit 11 cities in N.C.

The Associated Press • published April 27, 2008 2:22 pm


Clinton officials said Sunday that he will campaign for his wife, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, in Boone, Wilkesboro, Elkin and Mount Airy on Tuesday. He'll then visit Apex, Sanford, Lillington, Dunn, Hope Mills, Lumberton and Whiteville on Wednesday.

Those stops will come after Hillary Clinton's own two-day tour of North Carolina. Along with her visit in Wilmington on Sunday night, she has stops in Graham, Salisbury, Concord and Charlotte on Monday……..

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080428/ap_on_el_pr/clinton_easley;_ylt=Aj7sFwUeuk.czMBGNrVn1Gms0NUE


APNewsBreak: Gov. Easley to endorse Clinton **NORTH CAROLINA**

By GARY D. ROBERTSON and BETH FOUHY, Associated Press Writers 28 minutes ago

RALEIGH, N.C. - Gov. Mike Easley will endorse Hillary Rodham Clinton for president, The Associated Press has learned.

Easley was expected to announce the endorsement Tuesday morning in Raleigh, the state capital, one week before North Carolina's primary on May 6, according to persons close to the governor and to Clinton. The individuals spoke on condition of anonymity because a formal announcement had not yet been made.

Easley is a Democratic superdelegate who has served two terms as governor. His decision comes despite several recent polls showing Clinton trailing rival Barack Obama ahead of the state's May 6 primary.

The endorsement is a major boost for the former first lady. Besides being a respected figure among Democrats in the state, Easley is one of the all-important superdelegates likely to choose the party's presidential nominee........

[anonymous171]

1. Now she's running as a republican!?

:wtf:

[DJ13]

2. Why does that surprise you? She IS a Republican

[rodeodance]

6. Bill Clinton as First Dude:

[Tellurian]

56. Great Post, rodeodance!

The Tide has definately turned! People are beginning to realize Obama is an empty shell of a man. Now, even his own Pastor has thrown him under the Bus, intimating Obama is a panderer who will say anything to get elected!

[rodeodance]

104. yes, Pastor is obviously at odds with Mr. Obama.

[cliffordu]

106. You mean Pastor?? She's still a second rate talent....

[Tellurian]

110. The spelling police..

The last refuge of scoundrels, who never have anything worthwhile to add to the conversation..

[dchill]

145. No, that's patriotism.

"anything worthwhile to add to the conversation..." - still missing.

[rodeodance]

148. Big Tree: Hill in NC - with great pics.............

Big Tree: Hill in NC - with great pics

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=5718200&mesg_id=5718200

[Tellurian]

152. Here is something for you..

[rodeodance]

155. oh that flip -flopping Obama!! He just has problems with decisions:

[Tellurian]

166. A Career change wouldn't even surprise me..

:rofl:

[rodeodance]

171. maybe professional bowling is his call?

[Tellurian]

203. Or professional hockey?

no pre-existing conditions. Gutters, pins or preachers.

[zabet]

186. ...

:spray:

Good one! :thumbsup:

[rodeodance]

157. GOSH by your 'logic' a typo is UNpatriotic. HA HA HA HA

[dchill]

161. If you had a brain, you still wouldn't be dangerous.

It wasn't me who pointed out your bad spelling. Go ahead, check it, ace.

[rodeodance]

162. i forgive your rude comments, I know Wright has caused lots of anxiety last few days.

[rodeodance]

115. these little ones don't care.............

[HopeforChange]

192. I KNEW IT ... I KNEW IT... I KNEW IT ... SHE IS REALLY A REPUBLICAN

[rodeodance]

3. you are really mixed up. i realized mr. Wright has caused anxiety. Perhaps you

need some rest to clear your mind. Hillary is a Democrat. Repeat that over and over.

[kevinbgoode]

9. Uh-huh. . .

unless she can get some votes by pandering to rightwing media corporate heads, or run with the endorsements of Rush Limbaugh and Ann Coulter. She's say anything to anyone to get what she wants.

[rodeodance]

15. Here is the image I have of the Obama folks today--after the Wright thingy:

[kevinbgoode]

23. The "Wright thingy?"

Just because the Right and ABC cares so much about Rev. Wright doesn't mean the rest of the country gives a damn.

Though it's interesting that Hillary supporters parrot the Right's talking points so diligently - after all, isn't the Right supporting Hillary's candidacy?

[rodeodance]

50. yeah--you know--that gift that keeps on giving to the Obama camp

[Hoof Hearted]

59. The gift that wants to be his Vice President! LOL!!

[kevinbgoode]

194. Well, he isn't a right-wing minister, so they'll likely not be illicit sex in the White House

of course, Bill Clinton will be back to take care of that. . .

[emilyg]

53. HeeHee.

The good Reverand is something else.

[rodeodance]

64. Those Obama fans have had few rough days. 2 days of them idolizing

wright as brilliant, ect ect--now obama comes out with gee--i think after 2-3 days of this stuff, i best distance myself from him.

[undeterred]

109. Every single Obama supporter is going to have a change of heart

and endorse your warmongering liar instead...in your dreams.

[sueragingroz]

151. Do you drink right wing Kool-aid for breakfast?

you should be careful - it will rot your teeth!

[rodeodance]

170. Clinton's Plan to Address Soaring Prices at the Pump........

4/28 Hillary Clinton's Plan to Address Soaring Prices at the Pump
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/view/?id=7354

[still_one]

26. why did mr. wright cause anxiety? Is it the same anxiety Martin Luther King caused?

funny, I remember then how people referred to King as a trouble maker, not a man of peace, someone who doesn't know his place, someone who should keep his mouth shut

Not much has really changed I guess with some people

[RC]

34. If Hillary quacks like a republican, and campaigns like a republican,

is endorsed by republicans and financed by rich republicans, uses the republicans talking points and ideas, it stands to reason Hillary Clinton is a republican don't you think?

[kevinbgoode]

38. Exactly.

I've started calling her campaign the Republican candidate for the Democratic nomination. Has she EVER repudiated the endorsements of Rush Limbaugh and Ann Coulter? Or any of the conservative columnists lining up to support her - well, until she gets the nomination?

[rodeodance]

49. Bill Clinton to visit 11 cities in N.C.

[kevinbgoode]

195. Is he running for President again?

[rodeodance]

208. Never said he was.

[rodeodance]

45. Welcome Madam Future President,” “Asheville Loves Hillary”

Some 2,500 people packed the auditorium while hundreds more couldn’t get in. Attendees waived signs reading, “Welcome Madam Future President,” “Asheville Loves Hillary” and “Rural Country = Clinton Country.”

[RC]

143. And your response relates to my post... How?

[rodeodance]

164. Bill Clinton has more appeal than Obama.........

Obama can't come close to Clinton's appeal in rural Indiana..........
Mon Apr-28-08 09:16 PM

Obama can't come close to Clinton's appeal in rural Indiana
The Star Press, Muncie, IN


http://www.thestarpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080428/NEWS01/804280343/1002

Commentary

For months now, political pundits on the 24-hour cable news channels have had a field day with Bill Clinton, debating whether the former president was helping or hurting wife Hillary's campaign for president. After Bill Clinton's swing through East Central Indiana, including Hartford City and New Castle on Sunday, there is no doubt that Bill is the best weapon in Hillary's arsenal when it comes to small town and rural Indiana.

The first visit by a former president was an historic event for Hartford City and drew hundreds who stood for hours to get into the 4-H Building at the Blackford County Fairgrounds.

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

37. Clinton's shameless hypocrisy on the fuel tax

Clinton's shameless hypocrisy on the fuel tax

by kos Mon Apr 28, 2008 at 11:56:50 AM PDT

Clinton today:

Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday criticized Barack Obama for opposing the concept of suspending the gas tax during the peak summer driving months, a plan both she and Republican John McCain have endorsed.

The idea to suspend the 18.4 cent federal gas tax and 24.4 cent diesel tax from Memorial Day to Labor Day was first proposed by McCain, the likely Republican presidential nominee, as a way to ease the economic burden for consumers during the summer....

Clinton in June 2000

Campaigning in the Hudson Valley, Lazio continued a two-day assault on Clinton's support of maintaining the 18-cent federal gas tax and then used tough rhetoric to declare that "trust" and "character" were campaign issues during an evening fundraiser in Manhattan that raised more that $1 million.

Clinton, meanwhile, lashed out at Lazio's plan to repeal 4.3 cents of the gas tax, calling it "a bad deal for New York and a potential bonanza for the oil companies...."
...
Honestly, why take the 18 cents out of the federal budget? Why not take it out of the oil company profits? The $10 billion in revenue the federal government would lose, at a time when our roads are crumbling and bridges literally collapsing, is only a quarter of Exxon Mobil's annual profits:

... more at the link

[rodeodance]

78. “He’s a fine talker, but we need substance.”

Sharon Watts, 57, of Jupiter, brought her mother, Lois Watts, 83, to the theater Sunday. Sharon Watts wanted to complete a trifecta of signatures on her Hillary placard, which already boasted the signatures of President Bill Clinton, who visited Asheville on March 28, and Sen. Clinton, who campaigned at the Civic Center on Thursday.

Sharon Watts liked the specificity of Clinton’s proposals. “Obama doesn’t say what he’s going to do,” she said. “He’s a fine talker, but we need substance.”

After listening to Chelsea Clinton’s polished delivery, the Wattses said they wouldn’t be surprised if a third Clinton would be running for president in a few decades.

[Jed Dilligan]

43. She's in your party, that much is certain.

[chascarrillo]

88. Holy crap!

You actually wrote some text inside your post!

Damn!

[rodeodance]

116. holy mollyyyyyyyyyyyyyy..........

[dchill]

147. "Hillary is a Democrat. Repeat that over and over."

Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat. Hillary is a Democrat.

Still not true. :shrug:

[Bluebear]

5. So those Union signs in the audience are for a Republican? Wowee!

[rodeodance]

10. Wowee. Clear out your RW brain.

[Bluebear]

20. Begging your pardon?

[40ozDonkey]

27. Look out for friendly fire!

:rofl:

[Bluebear]

30. Ow, that hurt!

:toast:

[rodeodance]

44. “It’s exciting to see North Carolina so involved in picking the next president,” she said

[Bluebear]

80. (HOw does that give me a RW brain? Oh well, whatever :)

[rodeodance]

96. “Welcome Madam Future President,”

[Bluebear]

102. Do you mean to be answering me, 'cause you are not making any sense :)

[rodeodance]

122. AP headline-Clinton has better chance than Obama; to beat John McCain-Poll

[Bluebear]

123. WHY ARE YOU LECTURING ME ABOUT THIS?

Are you going to answer or keep talking in riddles that make no sense?

[rodeodance]

139. i am having a riddle day. You no likey riddles??

[Bluebear]

184. No, I no likey being called RW especially in a thread in which I am defending your post.

Honest to pete, whatever.

[rodeodance]

191. goodness. why did you not have a sarcasm button on?

So those Union signs in the audience are for a Republican? Wowee!

[Bluebear]

200. Because I was answering a poster who said Senator Clinton is a Republican.

My answer: "So those Union signs in the audience were for a Republican?"

Anyhow, just a misunderstanding. :hug:

[rodeodance]

207. i am so sorry. Really I am.

[Bluebear]

185. No, I no likey being called RW especially in a thread in which I am defending your post.

Honest to pete, whatever.

[rodeodance]

212. i am sorry--I really got mixed up and then did not get the sarcasm.

[Hoof Hearted]

63. I think that shot was meant to fly past you and hit the one above it, BB.

[Bluebear]

125. Cripes, apparently not lol! See above!

[kevinbgoode]

19. AFSCME. They endorsed Bill Clinton as well.

The union for government employees.

[Bluebear]

Bill Clinton is a Democrat as well.

[kevinbgoode]

25. Yep...a Democrat who was impeached

with the support of some of the people who are now endorsing Hillary. . .and a Democrat whose failure to deliver on several promises alienated more Americans and led to a Republican Congress.

[rodeodance]

134. Obama can't come close to Clinton's appeal in rural Indiana..........

Obama can't come close to Clinton's appeal in rural Indiana
The Star Press, Muncie, IN


http://www.thestarpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080428/NEWS01/804280343/1002

Commentary

For months now, political pundits on the 24-hour cable news channels have had a field day with Bill Clinton, debating whether the former president was helping or hurting wife Hillary's campaign for president. After Bill Clinton's swing through East Central Indiana, including Hartford City and New Castle on Sunday, there is no doubt that Bill is the best weapon in Hillary's arsenal when it comes to small town and rural Indiana.

The first visit by a former president was an historic event for Hartford City and drew hundreds who stood for hours to get into the 4-H Building at the Blackford County Fairgrounds.

[kevinbgoode]

196. How often does a former President drop by a rural area?

This just underscores how amazing it is that Hillary Clinton has been unable to seal the deal...when she started out as a frontrunner, had a former President husband campaigning for her, a daughter with high name recognition. . .

[rodeodance]

209. Obama can not seal the deal with his unbane visits either.

[sueragingroz]

156. by the right wing republican machine

yep.. she's a republican alright.

omg some folks are delusional around here.

[kevinbgoode]

204. And isn't that same Republican machine

supporting Hillary's campaign now?

[Upton]

16. She's a Republican all right

that D is for show only. That gas tax holiday is a Repub idea.

[okasha]

159. Balancing it with windfall profits taxes isn't.

Get over it.

[newbeeworkingto1000]

114. Newbee here who doesn't care if it is Obama or Hillary

I just wanna win after four years of "Read My Lips"
Bush and his awful spawn, "Mission Accomplished"
Bush.  But it seems that my Democrats are being especially
creative about tearing themselves in two and I personally
blame Howard Dean for this mess!  Everything he's ever
touched, IMO, has turned into shit.  My blessed old Democratic
grandmother once told me there are two professions who should
never become politicians: A minister and a doctor; their
compassionate nature make them unfit for public service!  How
right she was!

[rodeodance]

124. Welcome. ....you have a wise grandmother.......

AP headline-Clinton has better chance than Obama; to beat John McCain-Poll

[kevinbgoode]

4. "I understand the American people need some relief."

Well, I think the first step toward "relief" at this point would be for Hillary Clinton to just shut up. It does not serve this party - nor this country - for a candidate to so obviously pander. . .and it is increasingly obvious to me that this is a media election - not an election for the American people.

[rodeodance]

7. She is showing she cares about high prices and will work for the people.

[kevinbgoode]

14. and she'll magically not deliver for those people, either.

She can pretend to "care" all she wants, but those statements are only good for the time they fly out of her mouth.

[anonymous171]

17. Yep. Old style politics.

Obama needs to go on the offensive about this.

[Tellurian]

67. Obama can't seem to keep his own house in order..

Today Obama's Pastor called him a "panderer" and threw him under the bus!

I guess, he knows Obama better than we do. Wright dumped Obama before Obama had the chance to do it to him!

[anonymous171]

71. And Hillary CAN keep her house in order?

[Tellurian]

77. Hillary has been vetted.. Obama is getting his just desserts from his own Pastor!

[anonymous171]

79. You're not answering the question.

Let me give you a visual hint:

[Tellurian]

98. We've been there and done that..whats your point?

When Bill Clinton left office his approval rating was 78%..

To date, Obama's disapproval is 53%.. after the Wright fiasco, next week it will be in the 60s..

[rodeodance]

99. It is OBSESSED WITH Bill Clinton's penis.

[kevinbgoode]

198. No, Bill Clinton was obsessed with his own penis.

[rodeodance]

128. “It’s important for them to know women can do anything,”

“It’s important for them to know women can do anything,” Nancy Adams said of her reason for introducing her daughters to Clinton.

[rodeodance]

68. crowd cheered wildly when she said that all....should have access to quality, affordable

The crowd cheered wildly when she said that all Americans should have access to quality, affordable health care.

“I’m the only candidate left in the race with a plan for universal health care,” she said.

Clinton also pledged to institute universal pre-kindergarten classes, end the federal No Child Left Behind education law, and expand grants and low-interest loans to attend college.

“We are slamming the door to college for too many middle-class families who can’t afford it,” she said.

Sandra Tolley, of Madison County, a teacher for 32 years, agreed with Clinton’s plan to do away with No Child Left Behind. It has forced students to become only test-takers, Tolley said.

“A new approach is needed in education,” she said. “We have not been getting students ready for the 21st century and being competitive.”

[goclark]

130. Does she care about those she is in debt to ~

they have been waiting a long time.

Her promises don't mean a thing.

[rodeodance]

132. “She’s got the experience, and she’s just a tough lady.”

In all, Stamey said he’s glad Clinton is remaining in the race.

“She’s got the experience, and she’s just a tough lady.”

http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080426/POLITICS01/80425166/1223/POLITICS

[rodeodance]

154. Obama Conveniently 'Forgets' Writing on Gun Questionnaire

Forum Name General Discussion: Primaries
Topic subject Obama Conveniently 'Forgets' Writing on Gun Questionnaire
Topic URL http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x5549906#5549906
5549906, Obama Conveniently 'Forgets' Writing on Gun Questionnaire
Posted by TacticalPeek on Thu Apr-17-08 12:43 PM

Obama Forgets Writing on Gun Questionnaire

April 17, 2008 12:13 AM

ABC News' Teddy Davis and Talal Al-Khatib Report: Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., maintained at Wednesday's ABC News debate in Philadelphia that his handwriting does not appear on a 1996 questionnaire stating support for a ban on the manufacture, sale, and possession of handguns. The Democratic presidential frontrunner made this claim even though a copy of the original document suggests otherwise.

"No, my writing wasn't on that particular questionnaire, Charlie. As I said, I have never favored an all-out ban on handguns," said Obama.

The Illinois Democrat made his remarks after ABC News' Charlie Gibson told Obama: "In 1996, your campaign issued a questionnaire, and your writing was on the questionnaire that said you favored a ban on handguns."

The questionnaire, which was filled out for an organization called "Independent Voters of Illinois - Independent Precinct Organizations," appears to have Obama's handwriting on the first page plus a typewritten answer to the gun question on the last page.

Read the questionnaire with the handwriting here.

Read an accompanying story from Politico here.

The questionnaire asked: "Do you support state legislation to: ban the manufacture, sale and possession of handguns?"

Obama's campaign answered: "Yes."

...

Obama's response to an earlier 1996 questionnaire from the same group has the same statement of support for a sweeping ban on handguns.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/04/obama-forgets-w.html


Just get your story

[still_one]

29. If she cared about the hight prices she should not have voted for the IWR /nt

[rodeodance]

42. Flanked by retired generals and with a backdrop reading “Solutions for a Strong Military,”

http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080425/POLITICS01/80425004/1223/POLITICS

ASHEVILLE – Sen. Hillary Clinton told a raucous and inspired Asheville crowd Thursday that as commander in chief she would end the war in Iraq while enacting universal health care and reviving a faltering economy.

Flanked by retired generals and with a backdrop reading “Solutions for a Strong Military,” the former first lady was repeatedly interrupted by standing ovations with thunderous applause inside the Asheville Civic Center’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.

One such outburst came with her pledge to begin withdrawing troops from Iraq within 60 days of becoming president.

“We must restore our moral authority around the world. That begins by ending the war in Iraq,” she said. “I will begin withdrawing our troops, and I will tell the Iraqis they must step up.”

Some 2,500 people packed the auditorium while hundreds more couldn’t get in. Attendees waived signs reading, “Welcome Madam Future President,” “Asheville Loves Hillary” and “Rural Country = Clinton Country.”

[still_one]

69. Gosh, I guess it must be alright then. Just like when the military said the light is at the end of

the tunnel during Nam

In fact why were so few of these generals willing to speak up before we got into Iraq when it counted?

Yes, I know a pension is a very important thing, but when it comes to true profiles in courage, that is when it counts

[rodeodance]

121. yes, its allright then.

[Telly Savalas]

117. Cut her some slack. Had the IWR vote been at 3 AM, she'd have chosen more wisely.

[rodeodance]

190. a teacher for 32 years, agreed with Clinton’s plan to do away with No Child Left Behind.

The crowd cheered wildly when she said that all Americans should have access to quality, affordable health care.

“I’m the only candidate left in the race with a plan for universal health care,” she said.

Clinton also pledged to institute universal pre-kindergarten classes, end the federal No Child Left Behind education law, and expand grants and low-interest loans to attend college.

“We are slamming the door to college for too many middle-class families who can’t afford it,” she said.

Sandra Tolley, of Madison County, a teacher for 32 years, agreed with Clinton’s plan to do away with No Child Left Behind. It has forced students to become only test-takers, Tolley said.

“A new approach is needed in education,” she said. “We have not been getting students ready for the 21st century and being competitive.”

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

40. she's cutting the price without cutting Oil companies exhorbitant profits

she's pandering to the simple-minded. She would create yet another
shortfall of income for govt that we would pay on our credit card to China.

[Progressive_In_NC]

205. She's finally playing on Obama's level

Pandering to the simple minded got him where he is today. I HOPE, he can CHANGE Washington. But it sure took him a long time to tell us how.

I agree completely with you on the oil profits though. Something has to give.

[zabet]

8. k and r

:bounce:

:hi:

[Hawkeye-X]

11. Obama's right - the gas tax holiday doesn't do JACK and SHIT.

Remember the bridge collapse on I-35?

That's where your tax is at work. (i.e. fixing that bridge)

So you earn this FAIL

[anonymous171]

12. She will say anything to get elected.

[rodeodance]

84. “Obama doesn’t say what he’s going to do,”--seems voters know O. is no substance

Sharon Watts, 57, of Jupiter, brought her mother, Lois Watts, 83, to the theater Sunday. Sharon Watts wanted to complete a trifecta of signatures on her Hillary placard, which already boasted the signatures of President Bill Clinton, who visited Asheville on March 28, and Sen. Clinton, who campaigned at the Civic Center on Thursday.

Sharon Watts liked the specificity of Clinton’s proposals. “Obama doesn’t say what he’s going to do,” she said. “He’s a fine talker, but we need substance.”

After listening to Chelsea Clinton’s polished delivery, the Wattses said they wouldn’t be surprised if a third Clinton would be running for president in a few decades.

[anonymous171]

85. Hillary is a proven liar, same as her husband.

[rodeodance]

89. “It’s important for them to know women can do anything,” Nancy Adams said

“It’s important for them to know women can do anything,” Nancy Adams said of her reason for introducing her daughters to Clinton.

For about 30 minutes, Clinton greeted every person who stood in line, even stopping to take another photo with an admirer as she walked to her waiting vehicle at 12:30 p.m.

Robert Blackburn, senior pastor at the church, was pleased with Clinton’s reception. He wanted for her to have the “feeling of being at home in a United Methodist church.”

[kevinbgoode]

35. Exactly. When McCain made that stupid tax holiday announcement

most people I know laughed hysterically...figuring 18 cents would wipe out. . .one week's gas price increase.

Both McCain and Hillary seem to have no clue about what is going through the minds of the American people. They know the government is nearly bankrupt - they know they can't afford food and fuel. They know something constructive needs to be done (and they also know that stupid-ass Republican tax "rebate" economic stimulus package was as dumb as the Katrina gift cards). This is the biggest problem with the people the media selects for us to serve in government - too many of them have the analytical ability of a grade school child and the emotional maturity of a middle school bully.

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

41. uh, it does to - it protects Oil Companies for a bit longer

by reducing the price a bit, the unwashed masses are supposed to
be misled into thinking the Oil Companies aren't cheating them as much.

[TheCowsCameHome]

13. Great news! Encourage more gas consumption.

No freakin' Arab is gonna hold me hostage - now climb in and watch me floor this guzzler.......

Then we can hold a bake sale to repair our roads and bridges.

[AnnieBW]

18. Does she realize that a gas tax holiday

Will cause the Federal Highway fund to lose money, stop ongoing repairs and upgrades to roads, put construction crews out of work, and really only put less than $50 into people's pockets? But oh, it sounds so gooooood to have a "tax holiday". Just ask McSame, since it was HIS idea!

[rodeodance]

31. "My opponent, Senator Obama, opposes giving consumers a break," Clinton said,

[anonymous171]

33. She's such a fucking liar.

[Tellurian]

86. Wow, anonymous..

[rodeodance]

127. Please do not use your potty mouth language on this thread.

[Name removed]

39. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[rodeodance]

52. "moron" "dimwit"---IMMATURE NAME-CALLING.

You are a first-class moron if you believe that
Posted by gmudem


Senator Clinton must be glad to have the support of you and other gullible dimwits such as yourself.

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

48. What Clinton said in June 2000 about Lazio's plan to repeal 4.3 cts of gas tax:

Clinton in June 2000

Campaigning in the Hudson Valley, Lazio continued a two-day assault on Clinton's support of maintaining the 18-cent federal gas tax and then used tough rhetoric to declare that "trust" and "character" were campaign issues during an evening fundraiser in Manhattan that raised more that $1 million.

Clinton, meanwhile, lashed out at Lazio's plan to repeal 4.3 cents of the gas tax, calling it "a bad deal for New York and a potential bonanza for the oil companies...."
...
Honestly, why take the 18 cents out of the federal budget? Why not take it out of the oil company profits? The $10 billion in revenue the federal government would lose, at a time when our roads are crumbling and bridges literally collapsing, is only a quarter of Exxon Mobil's annual profits:

[rodeodance]

101. The crowd cheered wildly when she said that all Americans (access to health care)

The crowd cheered wildly when she said that all Americans should have access to quality, affordable health care.

“I’m the only candidate left in the race with a plan for universal health care,” she said.

Clinton also pledged to institute universal pre-kindergarten classes, end the federal No Child Left Behind education law, and expand grants and low-interest loans to attend college.

“We are slamming the door to college for too many middle-class families who can’t afford it,” she said.

Sandra Tolley, of Madison County, a teacher for 32 years, agreed with Clinton’s plan to do away with No Child Left Behind. It has forced students to become only test-takers, Tolley said.

“A new approach is needed in education,” she said. “We have not been getting students ready for the 21st century and being competitive.”

[Quixote1818]

21. This is the dumbest post of the day.

:eyes: What a stupid idea.

[rodeodance]

28. “We don’t want Obama. We want your mama,"

[n2doc]

95. I don't think so...

[rodeodance]

97. “She is the only candidate to offer a responsible plan for ending the war in Iraq.

Clinton was introduced by retired Gen. Hugh Shelton, a North Carolina native and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Shelton is among 19 former generals and admirals who signed an open letter in support of her candidacy.

“She understands the impact of endless commitments on our service personnel and their families,” he said. “She is the only candidate to offer a responsible plan for ending the war in Iraq.

“We need a president who will return America to its rightful place as the leader of all nations. We need to make her the next president of the United States.”

[still_one]

22. Hey hillary, the reason we are paying so much for energy and food is because you voted for the IWR

Maybe you don't GET IT

What would removing the gasoline tax really do. Would the outrageous profits from the oil companies disappear? How much savings do you think it would really impact.

For the past eight years we have been throwing most of our money into a war machine, and very little money into alternative energy sources

Gee wilikers mrs clinton, you helped create the the problem by voting for the damn war

[rodeodance]

51. Clinton was introduced by retired Gen. Hugh Shelton, a North Carolina native and former chairman of

Clinton was introduced by retired Gen. Hugh Shelton, a North Carolina native and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Shelton is among 19 former generals and admirals who signed an open letter in support of her candidacy.

“She understands the impact of endless commitments on our service personnel and their families,” he said. “She is the only candidate to offer a responsible plan for ending the war in Iraq.

“We need a president who will return America to its rightful place as the leader of all nations. We need to make her the next president of the United States.”

[still_one]

62. That may be my friend, but the fact remains this war is a lie, and the IWR was a lie

and over 20 Democrats and 1 Senator knew it was, and that effectively removing the War Powers Act which is what the IWR did, took the check and balance away from Congress

How much do you want to bet that WHOEVER becomes president, they will try to repeal the IWR?

I'll bet you a soda it won't happen. All the unitary power that CONGRESS ESSENTIALLY GAVE TO THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, will be used and abused by subsequent administrations from either side

[smalll]

24. She's a MILN!

(A Mother I'd Like to Nominate!)

[thunder rising]

32. Too bad she's broke and done for. Put'er out to pasturbate somewhere else.

[rodeodance]

46. haha --poor Obama folk--they only have pastorgate-the gift that keeps on giving

[kevinbgoode]

197. And that gift was manufactured by your allies, the far-Right

on the Republican side.

[still_one]

36. Both her and mccain voted for the IWR, which caused this situation

I guess this is what she meant when she said both she and mccain are qualified to be president

[BeyondGeography]

47. She's embracing a McLame idea

Paul Tsongas' pander bear comes to mind.

[anonymous171]

54. Obama should stop differentiating between her and McCain

Tie them together as practitioners of "old politics."

[rodeodance]

55. “He’s [BHO] a fine talker, but we need substance.” (said a voter)

Sharon Watts, 57, of Jupiter, brought her mother, Lois Watts, 83, to the theater Sunday. Sharon Watts wanted to complete a trifecta of signatures on her Hillary placard, which already boasted the signatures of President Bill Clinton, who visited Asheville on March 28, and Sen. Clinton, who campaigned at the Civic Center on Thursday.

Sharon Watts liked the specificity of Clinton’s proposals. “Obama doesn’t say what he’s going to do,” she said. “He’s a fine talker, but we need substance.”

After listening to Chelsea Clinton’s polished delivery, the Wattses said they wouldn’t be surprised if a third Clinton would be running for president in a few decades.

[Hoof Hearted]

57. I am so proud to K & R this thread with the FANTASTIC PHOTOS. Thanks Rodeo!

What a nice day this has been.

[gmudem]

58. You're proud that she supports this godawful idea?

This is pandering in its lowest and most obvious form. I assume all DU'ers know this, but some are just willing to ignore it.

[Hoof Hearted]

66. You silly. If it was Obama's idea you'd think it was BRILLIANT. So predictable.

[anonymous171]

70. It's actually MCCAIN'S IDEA.

[Hoof Hearted]

140. But Obama says the Republicans are the party of ideas.

[gmudem]

92. You know that how?

I would think it was stupid and I would be confused as to why he would pander like that. But he doesn't pander like that, which is why I support him. Even Clinton-lover Paul Krugman says it is a horrible idea, except he just bashes McCain for proposing it and doesn't address the fact that Clinton proposes the same thing.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/opinion/28krugman.html

If truth be told, the McCain tax plan doesn’t seem to embody any coherent policy agenda. Instead, it looks like a giant exercise in pandering — an attempt to mollify the G.O.P.’s right wing, and never mind if it makes any sense.

The impression that Mr. McCain’s tax talk is all about pandering is reinforced by his proposal for a summer gas tax holiday — a measure that would, in fact, do little to help consumers, although it would boost oil industry profits.

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/candidates-shift-on-the-gas-tax/

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today endorsed a plan to suspend the 18.4-cents-a-gallon tax on gasoline, but in the past she has supported the levy. During a 2000 Senate race debate in New York City, she spoke out against the plan of her opponent, Rick Lazio, to repeal the tax.

One of my fundamental disagreements during this campaign with my opponent was when he called for the repeal of the gas tax. Now, the gas tax is one of those few taxes that New York actually gets more money from Washington than we send. And we are totally reliant on it to do things like finishing I-86 in the Southern Tier, or the fast-ferry harbor works up in Rochester, as well as the work we need to do here in the city.


Even Hillary thinks it's a bad idea. But she'll say anything to get votes. And fortunately for her there are enough gullible voters out there to fall for her shtick. I hope this post will help convince you of how much of a brazen liar and panderer your candidate is.

[rodeodance]

72. you are welcome.. And thanks to Hillary and Chelsea and Bill.

[RichardRay]

60. A very silly idea, pure politics, absolutely no sense...

One reason gas prices jump in the summer is that people drive more. At that point demand goes up. Since we don't have any more oil or refinery capacity to meet the additional demand there's only one possible result (at least in our economy) - prices go up.

Now, reduce gas prices. What is likely to happen? That's right, people drive more, demand goes up even further and prices go right back up. Either that or there will be shortages and long lines at the pumps like we haven't seen for decades. About the only beneficiaries of the tax cut will be the big oil companies and the oil producing states.

This is not high policy, this is Econ 101. Don't fall for it.

[anonymous171]

61. The only way people won't fall for it is if Obama calls her on it.

He needs to just come out and call her a liar.

[tammywammy]

73. And what happens in a few months when the holiday ends

And gas jumps way up.

[anonymous171]

76. Won't matter. Hillary would lie about anything to get elected.

She would vote for a illegitimate war just to get elected.

[rodeodance]

137. Analysis: Wright puts Obama on defensive.......poor Obama.........he is pre-occupied with Wright. ..

Analysis: Wright puts Obama on defensive
Posted 17min ago

By Chuck Raasch, Gannett News Service

WASHINGTON — If the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. thought he was unfairly caught in sound-bite purgatory before, his appearance Monday at the National Press Club gave doubters and critics plenty to chew on in the coming days.
And in the process, he put his one-time congregant, Sen. Barack Obama, further on the political defensive.

>
Now, as Obama struggles to close out his party's nomination, his message of hope and reconciliation on race and politics has a competing framework, that of the far less conciliatory rhetoric of Wright.

Wright, for example, did not back down, for instance, from assertions that the United States government was responsible for introducing AIDS into the black community.


Wright's re-emergence comes at a precipitous point for Obama.
>

Obama's campaign tried to pre-empt Wright's appearance, sending out surrogates like chief strategist David Axelrod, who complained about the amount of media attention on Wright.

more....

usatoday.com


http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-04-28-wright-analysis_N.htm

[tammywammy]

160. Are you going to reply to what I wrote or just post articles that have no bearing on what I said?

[rodeodance]

165. Clinton’s Plan to Protect America’s Servicemembers from Foreclosure

4/27 Hillary Clinton’s Plan to Protect America’s Servicemembers from Foreclosure
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/view/?id=7346

[tammywammy]

177. I see, you're just not going to reply with anything of substance to my post

I wouldn't want to see you strain yourself from actually reading and replying as opposed to spamming the thread with the same articles.

[rodeodance]

74. agreed with Clinton’s plan to do away with No Child Left Behind.

The crowd cheered wildly when she said that all Americans should have access to quality, affordable health care.

“I’m the only candidate left in the race with a plan for universal health care,” she said.

Clinton also pledged to institute universal pre-kindergarten classes, end the federal No Child Left Behind education law, and expand grants and low-interest loans to attend college.

“We are slamming the door to college for too many middle-class families who can’t afford it,” she said.

Sandra Tolley, of Madison County, a teacher for 32 years, agreed with Clinton’s plan to do away with No Child Left Behind. It has forced students to become only test-takers, Tolley said.

“A new approach is needed in education,” she said. “We have not been getting students ready for the 21st century and being competitive.”

[RichardRay]

105. Was that supposed to be a reply of some sort?

Or did you mis-post?

[rodeodance]

111. "Obama doesn’t say what he’s going to do,”

Sharon Watts, 57, of Jupiter, brought her mother, Lois Watts, 83, to the theater Sunday. Sharon Watts wanted to complete a trifecta of signatures on her Hillary placard, which already boasted the signatures of President Bill Clinton, who visited Asheville on March 28, and Sen. Clinton, who campaigned at the Civic Center on Thursday.

Sharon Watts liked the specificity of Clinton’s proposals. “Obama doesn’t say what he’s going to do,” she said. “He’s a fine talker, but we need substance.”

[RichardRay]

119. Consistent, aren't you?

To consistently post GNS's (Galloping Non Sequiturs) is some sort of a meta-joke?

[tammywammy]

65. A gas tax "holiday" is a truly stupid idea.

[rodeodance]

129. “He’s a fine talker, but we need substance.”

Sharon Watts, 57, of Jupiter, brought her mother, Lois Watts, 83, to the theater Sunday. Sharon Watts wanted to complete a trifecta of signatures on her Hillary placard, which already boasted the signatures of President Bill Clinton, who visited Asheville on March 28, and Sen. Clinton, who campaigned at the Civic Center on Thursday.

Sharon Watts liked the specificity of Clinton’s proposals. “Obama doesn’t say what he’s going to do,” she said. Sharon Watts, 57, of Jupiter, brought her mother, Lois Watts, 83, to the theater Sunday. ............

[tammywammy]

150. And what does that have to do with my post?

A gas tax holiday is a stupid idea.

[rodeodance]

163. “She’s got the experience, and she’s just a tough lady.”

In all, Stamey said he’s glad Clinton is remaining in the race.

“She’s got the experience, and she’s just a tough lady.”

http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080426/POLITICS01/80425166/1223/POLITICS

[tammywammy]

178. LOL

[bigtree]

75. someone yelled that to Chelsea? That's too funny.

nice post!

[rodeodance]

82. The line was the best for the day!!---It has a great jinkle to it also

[bunnies]

81. An 18 fucking cent gas tax reduction isnt going to do SHIT!!!

Its just a RW bullshit way of pretending to DO something about the problem. Its a joke. Gee... on ten gallons of gas I'll save a WHOLE $1.80?! WOWWWEEEE! What on EARTH will I do with ALL that money?!

Give me a damn break. Hillary and McCrazy sure do agree on a lot of things dont they. But most of all, they both assume the American people are stupid. And anyone who things this gas tax thing is going to help anybody in any way probably is as stupid as they think.

:nuke:

[anonymous171]

83. Obama needs to get the word out and call Hillary on her lies.

It's the only way.

[rodeodance]

87. “We don’t want Obama. We want your mama," NC votes love Hillary

[Tellurian]

90. Here you go!

[rodeodance]

94. oh, that is such a heartwarming pic of Hillary and chelsea. I had not seen it. thanks

[Hoof Hearted]

142. Those two are SO LOVELY together.

[bunnies]

91. I couldnt agree more.

This is ridiculous. Shes SO out of touch that she thinks 18 cents is going to matter to struggling people?! Ohhh an extra 5 bucks a week in my pocket? Hey... I can buy a whole loaf of bread! yippee!


She is really starting to piss me off. Really, really piss me off.

[rodeodance]

118. “It’s important for them to know women can do anything,” Nancy Adams said

“It’s important for them to know women can do anything,” Nancy Adams said of her reason for introducing her daughters to Clinton.

For about 30 minutes, Clinton greeted every person who stood in line, even stopping to take another photo with an admirer as she walked to her waiting vehicle at 12:30 p.m.

[Skip Intro]

93. Off to the greatest for ye. Great post rodeodance.

Very inspiring.

:thumbsup:

[gmudem]

103. Her pandering inspires you?

Weird.

[Skip Intro]

108. Wonder if she'll feed a calf?

[gmudem]

112. I'm wondering when she's going to stop being McClinton.

You realize this is the exact same moronic idea McSame has? Even she said it was stupid when she was running against Rick Lazio. But she desperately needs to win Indiana now to stay in the race, so she'll say anything for a few votes.

I hope Hoosiers can see through her fucking bullshit.

And feeding a cow doesn't actually affect anything. If this horrible idea ever actually went into affect, it would have consequences. Very bad consequences.

[Skip Intro]

126. I would wager that most Americans would think dropping the gas tax would be a GREAT idea.

What horrible thing will happen as a result?

This plays, in the population that has not, or has only had very little, of the Obama Kool-aid, as if Hillary is doing everything she can to help the poor and working poor, while Obama says they can continue to suck it up.

Frankly, I'm sure many drivers, most Americans, especially those who use great volumes of gas for work - owner-operator truck drivers, for example, are hearing her, and hearing Obama, and they will side with Hillary.

[gmudem]

136. They might, and they would be wrong.

Hopefully those drives would realize that getting rid of the gas tax would save them almost nothing, while costing states millions and millions of dollars in road money, which means more potholes and more traffic. I try not to think that Hillary supporters aren't a bunch of gullible nitwits, but you guys make it hard to not think that.

http://time-blog.com/curious_capitalist/2008/04/john_mccains_gastax_pander.html

http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2008/04/15/mccains-gas-tax-plan-may-be-a-clunker/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=WSJBlog

Is it really that hard to do a little research? This idea is a complete disaster. It is pandering at its worst and does nothing to solve our energy independence. Now is the time for serious ideas, not bogus pandering that will hurt and not help.

[Skip Intro]

144. No, it has nothing to do with solving our oil dependence, but a lot to do with helping those who

can't make ends meet have it a tad easier.

Even if it amounts to just 10 cents a gallon, it will help many.

Hillary has a plan to solve our energy dependence.

This would not be a watershed solution, but a hand to those most hurt by the rising cost of everything.

Besides, I believe she is referring to the federal gas tax, not individual state gas taxes.

[rodeodance]

131. Hillary is not into gutter ball politics

[gmudem]

138. To laugh or cry?

I am not sure. When did some Dems get so dumb?

[rodeodance]

146. Eliz Edwards loves hillary's health care plan

[rodeodance]

107. Thanks and a shake back to you:-)

[ElsewheresDaughter]

100. yours are always a pleasure rodeosdance!!!...YOU GO GIRL!

[rodeodance]

141. It's for the lady!!

[chill_wind]

113. 2500 people huh?

That sounds ...."HUGH!"

[rodeodance]

167. Hillary Clinton Visits Wilmington---listen to her speech:

Hillary Clinton Visits Wilmington
Peter Biello



WILMINGTON, NC (2008-04-27) Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Hillary Clinton made a campaign stop in Wilmington last night.

With the Battleship North Carolina as her backdrop, Senator Clinton railed against the Bush administration, criticizing everything from President Bush's ties to the oil industry to the war in Iraq.

Clinton says the Iraq war has so far been a political failure and that she'll start pulling one to two brigades out of Iraq within the first two months of her presidency.

"We will tell the Iraqis that now it is their responsibility, because they've had a blank check until now, and they have failed and refused to make the tough decisions that they have to make."

Clinton will visit three more cities in North Carolina on Monday.
…………….

To listen to Hillary Clinton's full speech, click on the MP3 button at the top of this article.

© Copyright 2008, WHQR

http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1267084§ionID=1

[chill_wind]

174. "With a Battleship as her backdrop...." and wearing a giant cod piece for extra effect, per chance?

While berating "Bush's" Iraq War she voted for? Man, she IS shameless.

[rodeodance]

176. take your POTTY MOUTH elsewhere.

[chill_wind]

179. Bush wore one when he was propping himself up in military drapings, too.

You want know what a REAL potty mouth is? Threatening to *obliterate* 71 million people with nukes.

[rodeodance]

180. I do not care what Bush did.

[chill_wind]

183. You apparantly don't, since you can't see the tactical similarities, n't

[rodeodance]

187. take your RW smears back to your RW sites.

[chill_wind]

188. The only "RW" thing going on here is Hillary's shameless emulation of it.

And the bizarre approval she's receiving for it from dem supporters who can't see or won't acknowlege it at any cost. That's the sad, hard, scary truth.

Over and out.

[rodeodance]

189. You are becoming a bore. bye

[NoodleyAppendage]

120. Earning your keep as a Hillary campaign OP tonight. n/t

J

[bigtree]

135. If rodeo is a mere campaign op, what does that make you, Noodley Appendage

. . . and what you're doing on this thread?

[amelia]

133. Love this post! Good job rodeodance.

[rodeodance]

175. thanks--its Hillary there doing the good work though.

[madrchsod]

149. neither are going to be in power untill jan 2009

hillary will have to get the house and senate to to pass a windfall profits tax and that would take well in the summer of 2009. so in one year we may have a few cents taken off the price of gasoline. i think the smart thing to do in the next year is to drive slower and get a few more miles per gallon...but it does`t sound as good as getting a big tax break from the oil companies who by 2009 will have no profits to tax or they will incorperate in the middle east..or china

[jackson_dem]

153. The people who oppose a gas tax holiday are as out of touch as their hero

No wonder they think Obama is electable. They probably think Rev. Wright is electable. :rofl:

She would pay for the gas tax holiday with a windfalls profit tax on oil companies. This would not harm transportation funding.

[rodeodance]

158. It's Obama who put that lie--I saw it in the press yesterday!!

[Tellurian]

169. ....

[AZBlue]

168. This "holiday" has been explained and is a completely idiotic idea, yet you suppport it?

Wow.

And you support an idiot who would champion this idea? Double wow.

[rodeodance]

172. "you support an idiot" IMMATURE NAME-CALLING

[ericgtr]

173. Fuck all the roads and the jobs that people have working on them

we need a break on gas prices. Very republican, very Hillary.

[rodeodance]

181. “Obama doesn’t say what he’s going to do,”

Sharon Watts, 57, of Jupiter, brought her mother, Lois Watts, 83, to the theater Sunday. Sharon Watts wanted to complete a trifecta of signatures on her Hillary placard, which already boasted the signatures of President Bill Clinton, who visited Asheville on March 28, and Sen. Clinton, who campaigned at the Civic Center on Thursday.

Sharon Watts liked the specificity of Clinton’s proposals. “Obama doesn’t say what he’s going to do,” she said. Sharon Watts, 57, of Jupiter, brought her mother, Lois Watts, 83, to the theater Sunday.

[rodeodance]

182. Obama told you a LIE about Hillary's plan.......

Edited on Mon Apr-28-08 07:31 PM by rodeodance






http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=...

ASHEVILLE – Sen. Hillary Clinton told a raucous and inspired Asheville crowd Thursday that as commander in chief she would end the war in Iraq while enacting universal health care and reviving a faltering economy.

Flanked by retired generals and with a backdrop reading “Solutions for a Strong Military,” the former first lady was repeatedly interrupted by standing ovations with thunderous applause inside the Asheville Civic Center’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.

One such outburst came with her pledge to begin withdrawing troops from Iraq within 60 days of becoming president.

“We must restore our moral authority around the world. That begins by ending the war in Iraq,” she said. “I will begin withdrawing our troops, and I will tell the Iraqis they must step up.”

Some 2,500 people packed the auditorium while hundreds more couldn’t get in. Attendees waived signs reading, “Welcome Madam Future President,” “Asheville Loves Hillary” and “Rural Country = Clinton Country.”







NC Clinton highlights Obama's objection to gas tax holiday: “We don’t want Obama. We want your mama,”

http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=...

Chelsea Clinton mingles with crowd

Dale Neal and Carol Motsinger • [e-mail] • published April 28, 2008 12:15 am


The Clinton family seems to have taken a liking to Asheville.

Three days after Sen. Hillary Clinton brought her presidential campaign to the Civic Center — and a month after former President Bill Clinton stumped for his wife at Asheville High — their daughter Chelsea Clinton came to town Sunday to attend church and meet with supporters.

After morning service at Central United Methodist Church downtown, she fielded questions about her mother’s positions at a movie theater.

“I’m so proud of both of my parents, but nothing would make me more proud than for my mom to be my president,” she said to supporters at Cinebarre theater at Biltmore Square Mall.
…………………

A Clinton supporter at the theater asked which would be more historic — electing the nation’s first woman president or the first African-American president.

“I think we’re making history by having this conversation,” Chelsea Clinton replied.

“We don’t want Obama. We want your mama,” another supporter yelled.
………..

**AP headline: Clinton highlights Obama's objection to gas tax holiday (in NC today).

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080428/ap_on_el_pr/democra... ;_ylt=AkqvPfemjrkEeb2ea6TM8qCs0NUE

By SARA KUGLER, Associated Press Writer Mon Apr 28, 11:03 AM ET

GRAHAM, N.C. - Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday criticized Barack Obama for opposing the concept of suspending the gas tax during the peak summer driving months, ……..

………….

Obama does not support the "gas tax holiday" and has said the average motorist would not benefit significantly from such a suspension; by some estimates, the federal government would lose about $10 billion in revenue.

"My opponent, Senator Obama, opposes giving consumers a break," Clinton said, campaigning in North Carolina. "I understand the American people need some relief."

Clinton said she would make up the difference in revenue by imposing a "windfall profits tax" on oil companies.

[HopeforChange]

193. Excuse me while I puke at that first picture. Cackling I'm sure

[FunkyLeprechaun]

199. Hey Rodeo

I'm looking forward to working with you to get Obama elected president.

I like your enthusiasm for Hillary, a former presidental candidate, and I hope that gets directed towards Obama when he runs against McCain.

[BzaDem]

201. Posts like these are why you will see little of Hillary and Obama supporters on DU working together.

For anything. Ever.

I will work hard to help Obama if he becomes the nominee (though I am not so deluded to think he will likely win). But I certainly won't work with the very people who spouted the most vile, disgusting hatred that I have ever seen on a Democratic message board.

[FunkyLeprechaun]

206. What's wrong with my post?

It's only the most reasonable thing to do. I've never called Hillary supporters names (look it up) or was even nasty towards anyone.

What will you do when Obama's officially the nominee (and he will be)?

I've seen the same of Hillary supporters, they've been nasty as well. I can work with them to get Obama elected.

[rodeodance]

210. your arrogance is a turn off.

[avrdream]

202. Ah, North Carolina. I love that place.

Asheville really is beautiful and I don't blame them one bit for spending extra time there.

Let's see if we can hold Obama to single digits there!

[SeaLyons]

211. You Go Girl!!!

Great Post, Rodeo.

She's going to win NC, I feel it!!! Don't you??

Hillary for President!!

[Apollo11]

213. How will a gas tax holiday help us win the fight against global warming?

Plus I have my doubts about whether this picture makes Hillary look "likeable" ...

[haymakeragain]

214. Dumber than dumb, are you serious, "We want yo mama"?

You go girl? Hillarians are as funny as a herpes sore on prom night.