Hillary is beginning the Sunday Morning Talk Show "Barnstorming" now.

[liberalnurse]

Hillary is currently on "Meet the Press" .

See her on Face the Nation

Fox News Sunday

This Week with Georgie

CNN Sunday

[rodeodance]

1. watching on MTP----she based her war vote on her assessment at the time and

says she takes responsibility for it.

[OKNancy]

2. Love her or hate her....Tim Russert

is still an asshole

[Evergreen Emerald]

25. did you notice how big and red his head was?

I thought he was going to float to the ceiling!

[johnfunk]

67. I made this point in another thread, but it bears repeating...

Tim Russert's PRIMARY media function is to inject Heritage Foundation, AEI and RNC talking points into news coverage and analysis.

It's long past time for Democratic and Progressive guests to start calling Punkinhead Tim on his bullshit.

This classic graphic, made famous by Bartcop, sez it all...

[durrrty libby]

3. I'm watching her on FOX with that smarmy Chris Wallace

( Ugh, I loathe that guy, so this is a sacrifice) She is in control of him

and doing a fabulous job. Go Madame President :woohoo: :applause: :woohoo:


Edit to add: Wallace started off with a clip of Bill Clinton going off on him a year ago

He said it was "the" anniversary. He is such an ass, but she handled it with a hearty laugh

[liberalnurse]

6. I'm using the DVR for that one...so I can stop and check my blood presure if needed.

She looks gorgeous this morning! I'm amazed at her keen sharpness in light of such an intensive campaign schedule.

:thumbsup: :hi: :kick:

[durrrty libby]

13. Yes I have my DVR working overtime to try and catch all her appearances

Don't miss the FOX one. She was on her game

[goddess40]

4. Hillary

The MSM continues to jam her down the throats of the masses. It's like being force fed 8 year old leftovers, with a side of DLC.

[durrrty libby]

8. She is fabulous and brilliant.

[liberalnurse]

10. They all know she will be the Democratic nominee.

All you have to do is go see her in person to see the power she brings. Compare that with the others you also need to go and see "live" and you will acknowledge the different power levels. I see her as the winner, hands down.

[superkia]

73. Just dont take signs or shirts that dont support her, they will kick you out.

If you want to see and hear her speak you have to give up your own right to freedom of speech. If any candidate is truly presidential, they should not have to use Bush tactics with their crowds. They should be able to let their supporters speak by numbers, not by control.

[SoFlaJet]

19. I'm struck by how MANY issues

she seems to be wrong on-then AND NOW still. She even voted for that ridiculous Move On deal...I mean I'll vote for her if I HAVE to in November '08 but definitely will NOT be voting for her in the Florida primary.She seems too calculating-she says she won't vote to finance this debacle in Iraq, while knowing full well that it'll get funded anyway.

[creeksneakers2]

26. Hillary didn't vote for the ridiculous MoveOn.org deal

The Democrats put up an alternative that instead of condemning just MoveOn.org condemned all attacks on the patriotism of current or former service people. That included GOP attacks on Max Cleland and John Kerry. Hillary voted for the Democrat alternative and against the GOP resolution. She was one of 25 senators brave enough to do it. Hillary also refuses to single out MoveOn.org in her comments.

[SoFlaJet]

36. well that's good

but the way Russert framed the question made it seem like she did. What I want to know is what the fuck was Harry Reid thinking when he allowed that nonsense to be voted on in the first place?Does ANTBODY believe that oh say a Barbara Boxer had presented a similar bill about Max Cleeland or John Kerry that the republicans, when they were in charge would have ever allowed it to even SNIFF the floor? Yea me neither..

[creeksneakers2]

60. It made it to the floor because it was an amendment

to another bill. Barbara Boxer did submit the exact amendment you describe. It was taken up on the floor. All or almost all Democrats voted for it. The amendment failed.

[durrrty libby]

31. MoveOn? Don't blame her for that waste of time crap. Get bogged down

in useless shit, just like the repukes:puke:

[Mountainman]

49. You don't have to swallow.

[KharmaTrain]

5. Beats The Usual Sunday Crap

Usually it's a Repugnican knuckledragger or administration marionette followed by a "moderate" Democrat (Biden) or a "moderate" Repugnican...perpetuating the beltway game that the "center" is Repugnican and Democrats are the "minority" still (in more ways than one). Then, be assured Senator Clinton will be followed by the usual "panel" of Repugnican-fed stenographers who will attempt to project everything from booosh's failures to the Clenis on everything she says.

Here's hoping Hillary kicks some ass this morning and makes these bobble heads look bad.

[liberalnurse]

15. Absolutely...............

Refreshing and a real current event!

[The River]

7. Pure BS

dripping from her lips.

I'll never vote for her.

[durrrty libby]

9. She is indeed one smart cookie.

:hi:

:woohoo: :applause: :woohoo:

[KharmaTrain]

17. Rudy And The GOOP Thank You

I'm not a Hillary supporter, but my mind isn't closed. So what will you do if a majority of the Democratic primary voters select her as the nominee? Are they BS as well?

[liberalnurse]

20. Excellent thought.

I wish more folks would choose to explore all the candidates, look outside the box at the big picture. Their support is essential to repairing our nation.

[KharmaTrain]

27. Part Of The Problem....

For whatever reasons they may have, I see so many with closed minds in these here environs...especially when it comes to Senator Clinton. Be it that substansive differences or they "just don't like her", it's a brick wall symptom of a problem that hurt the Democratic party for many years. It's an all or nothing-at-all, black or white mindset (one we see on the other side of the political divide) that doesn't attempt to solve problems but create more. If the party doesn't see that persons way, then torch the whole place...all Democrats (except my candidate, of course) are sell-outs and evil. This attitude is what I hear when I turn on hate radio stations and hear the "I used to be a Democrat" mantra or helped Ralph Nader in 2000.

Life ain't an easy ride...we adjust and survive. I'm just curious of what the anti-Hillary crowd here will do if she is chosen the nominee.

Cheers...

:hi:

[Gman]

41. Don't waste time or energy on these "closed minds"

they're not Democrats, have no intention of supporting Democrats and border on being disruptors.

[The River]

22. My Mind Is Made Up

not "closed".
No more DLC candidates. period
She is the "GOOP" dream candidate.
She will fire up their base and loose in the general

[KharmaTrain]

29. So What's Your Option

If Hillary is the nominee what will you do? Sit the election out?

[The River]

35. This Will Be My 10th Presidential Election

and I have never not voted.
I will vote for Mark Warner
and against Virgle Goode (R-Bigot)
and I will write in a Presidential choice
who isn't republican lite.

[still_one]

55. So you already know who the nominee is? I guess the Supreme Court means nothing to you

The fact is that 2008 is the last chance. Stevens has been holding on, and if a Democrat does NOT win the white house you can kiss the country goodbye for at least the next 20 to 30 years if not more

This is not a trivial point. Issues such as civil rights, workers conditions, environmental conditions, a woman's right to choose, and so many other points will be molded by the Supreme Court.

We already have a sense what will be from the last 7 years

The ONLY reason I am voting straight Democratic in 2008 is because of the Supreme Court, social security, healthcare, and other social issues. If Iraq was the ONLY issue neither republican or Democrat would get my vote

If you cannot see the difference between our Democratic candidates, verses the republican ones, that is quite sad

[durrrty libby]

33. I hope she continues to stay "loose" That can only help her, and she

will indeed win the general:toast: :headbang:

[Gman]

39. Then what the hell are you doing here?

[The River]

45. Putting You On Ignore

nt

[Gman]

47. Thank you

[still_one]

57. I have my own problems with Hillary, but if she is the nominee, she get my vote in 2008

This is the same logic that was used by many Nader folks in 2000, that there was no difference between Al Gore and george bush

The truth is that the Supreme Court is at stake, and for that alone, voting Democratic in 2008 should be a no brainer

I do not understand why people cannot see, unless we win in 2008, the rest doesn't matter. It really will be over for our Republic

Hasn't the last seven years told anyone what the intentions of this secret, and not so secret government are?

We completely lose the Supreme Court it is over for all of us

[Gman]

71. And, thank you

See, the problem with these people that say they'll never vote for Hillary if she's the nominee is that they would much rather see this country be destroyed the rest of the way rather than at least try to stop the destruction even if she's not what they want. These people are usually have only one or two issues and their own definition of those issues are the only ones that matter. Usually one is "Hillary is a corporatist". Well, BFD. there's millions upon millions of plain 'ol working people that need that job with that corporation to survive. I think a lot of these people think that way because they're spoiled brats that never had to work for a thing in their life, never had to worry about health care, never had to worry about affording medicine for the kids, or even a mother or dad. They just think: Corporation=bad=don't vote for Hillary. Democrats and other liberals across the board are supposed to see the different shades of gray versus the right wing's black and white.

[still_one]

72. It is worse than that. They are misrepresenting as a dino, which shows the ignorance that prevails

among those Hillary haters

Hillary positions on civil rights, healthcare, education a woman's right to choose, the environment, and so many other social issues are enough to distinguish her from the republicans, but the Hillary haters don't want to hear that

[retread]

46. Opinions contrary to your own not allowed? n/t

[Gman]

48. No, comments detrimental to Democrats will get similar responses from me

[retread]

53. I have a strong suspicion the nomination of Senator Clinton will be more

detrimental to Democrats than anything said on DU.

[Captain Hilts]

44. The RNC thanks you! nt

[Inspired]

11. I'm sure she will do very well. n/t

[underpants]

12. Russert is such a complete ass-He asks if children without healthcare is HER fault

because of what happened in '93 and '94. She answered by talking about what HAS been achieved.

I haven't watched these gabfests for a long time and it took about 2 minutes to remember why.

[durrrty libby]

14. Really? wow...I'll catch that later when my gag reflex calms down after being exposed to Fox

and now Newt

[underpants]

24. I think I just had my fill of gabfests for another months or so

:puke:

Newt IS just sitting out there...waiting for Fred to go down in flames like Rudy

[durrrty libby]

38. The guy has gaul. He said he would run if the repubs coughed up

30 million for him

[liberalnurse]

18. I sense you are going to miserable for a very long time then.

Maybe you can take-up volunteering at a local Homeless Shelter or Clinic to occupy your time. Or, go see Hillary and all the Democratic Candidates in Iowa or New Hampshire.....See for yourself. It might be a healing experience.O8)

[underpants]

23. I'm not a Hillary supporter but that was blatant

and as I have said before as much as I don't support her people are going to be introduced to a Hillary who is NOT who they have been lead to believe she is. Whatever you want to say about her she is whipsmart and very impressive.

Her response to Russert's next question (Hsu money) was less than convincing-she is FOR public financing :rofl: and they did everything they could possibly do to vet all the $850,000 contributions :eyes: I guess no one on her staff ever asked who might have given them all-expense-paid trips to Vegas (did they reverse getting them by going east to Europe???)

Anyway that was still assinine of Russert to ask.

[Evergreen Emerald]

28. That was Dodd who blamed Clinton on the current health care issues

I was surprised as Dodd usually makes so much sense, but to blame Clinton for the health care mess is nuts. I remember that time, when the vast right-wing conspiracy was all over her like wild-buzzing-flies.

[underpants]

58. Russert used the Dodd quote as pretext for blaming her

That's okay Hillary is a big girl she knows how to handle his type.

The complete lack of mentioning the massive coordinated attack against even THINKING about doing what they proposed makes it all the more strange. BTW- medical ID cards at the time had Republicans screaming about Big Brother....now everyone sees that it is a good idea.

[Evergreen Emerald]

66. I agree

The issue was the massive coordinated attack, that frankly lasted the whole of the Clinton terms and reached far beyond the healthcare proposal. You bring up a good point too: the id cards. What a bunch of hypocrites.

[MethuenProgressive]

16. Nice to see someone other than Obama & Edwards getting MSM time

Oprahbama is getting more airtime than the Head-On products, and it's starting to look like Edwards has his own FOX sitcom...

[durrrty libby]

21. Oprahbama

:rofl:


These guys try to rattle her and she pushes back hard. She demands respect

[Evergreen Emerald]

30. I think Clinton did a great job today

It is so nice to watch someone of presidential stature speaking in full sentences.

[JNelson6563]

32. I caught the last few minutes of her on MTP

I thought she did very well against Mr. Potato Head, in spite of his best gotcha efforts.

I thought first of all, she looked very nice. It's not often mentioned but Hillary is an attractive woman. Secondly she did a good job in her answers I thought and was well prepared.

As I watched I kept reminding myself that an open mind is important. She did well.

Caught the last few minutes of the "round table" on This Week. Bunch of reich-wingers there except Dionne. I found it especially funny when Cokie Roberts mention Hillary isn't warm and fuzzy. Compared to her Hillary comes off as a baby panda bear. Anyhow it was conceded a woman candidate wouldn't necessarily benefit from a warm and fuzzy persona so it wasn't a horrible slam, just ironic coming from Roberts.

Anyhow, I'm not a Hillary supporter and I would give what little I saw of the morning talk show circuit a good grade. There is no denying she is very smart and can acquit herself well. She's seasoned.

She can fend off attacks, can she attract supporters from the well that has been so badly poinsoned for oh so long? That is yet to be seen and I am not convinced.

We'll see how it all plays out. Hillary supporters should be proud of their candidate today, she did very well.

Julie

[creeksneakers2]

34. Hillary ran the gauntlet of Faux

5 shows in one day is quite a test. My respect for her will grow if she makes it through all five without a serious mistake. They are all gunning for her.

[durrrty libby]

42. Russert is really trying to "get" her. She did not take the bait

Damn, she is good ......A Plus

[Gman]

37. Hillary came across VERY well and showed how electable she is

and I'm especially critical to a fault of candidates I support. I think she was that good this morning. (For example, I was absolutely livid that the Kerry campaign let the swift-boating happen for almost 2 weeks before they reacted.) Hillary will keep this up, she's that good. Her negatives will go down and those that remain will be nullified. She even came across as "presidential".

This morning we got a good look at the first woman president. And she'll be a damn, DAMN good president.

[durrrty libby]

40. Bravo...Well said

:party: :woohoo: :applause: :woohoo:

[eleny]

43. On the Repukes health care policy: "A just say no category"

She's not my candidate for the primaries. But I like how she characterized the Republican candidates' stand on health care. It's true but it's also a catch phrase that works. They're essentially doing nothing about health care or not sharing what they will do so we can scrutinize it.

[stlsaxman]

50. They had her future running mate after her on FNS- Newt!

you heard it first from me, folks!

Clinton/Gingrich '08 is ON THE MOVE!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

(you realize of course- i'm just trying to stir up some shit)

[bigdarryl]

51. TALK ABOUT FLIP FLOP Russert showed she's got serious problems

[Evergreen Emerald]

52. really?

I thought she did a good job of explaining her reasoning behind the votes.

[sufrommich]

56. I can't believe any thinking Democrat

would use the term" flip flop" to attack another Democrat.Let that one die a much deserved death along with the swiftboaters from the last election. Ugh.

[durrrty libby]

59. Such as........? You got nothing Big D. zero, zilch, nada. As usual

all caps, all squawk and no substance.

[Rock_Garden]

54. Oh, God, the Fox News panel is discussing the interview.

I can hardly contain my gag reflex. Brit Hume gave her grudging respect, but Bill Kristol is repudiating her every word and accusing her of lying just to get elected. Kristol is such a beastly man! Only for Hillary would I watch Fox, but they are actually dissing Giuliani's fake phone call from his wife during the NRA speech, now. It's weird to watch them eat their own kind.

[durrrty libby]

61. Well you stuck with fox longer than I could. After 5 minutes of Newt

I was out of there.

The Rudy phone call was so stupid and transparent. The NRA hates him and he tried some
shtick to soften them. It didn't work and was soo lame. Rudy is not very bright

[Rock_Garden]

63. Rudy's like some old vaudeville star, isn't he?

He keeps tapdancing, even while they're bringing out the hook!

Now I'm watching ABC's roundtable discussion of Hillary's interview with George Stephanopoulos. They're disecting her "likability" numbers. Geez, she goes on there and does great, and they still go after her. I know that's just politics, and I know that's a real issue, but I'll always believe that part of that likability thing is just gender bias. Not all of it, but some.

[durrrty libby]

65. I haven't seen the round table yet, but come on Cokie and George Will?

Could there be any less relevant people?

Anyway, Hillary was brilliant this morning

I am sure many naysayers took a fresh look at her

[stlsaxman]

62. Suffalupogus is wetting himself!

FINALLY George gets to interview the candidate Hillary Clinton that he's relentlessly mentioned, week after week, ON EVERY SHOW, since he was given the show.

... i'd love to see a transcript of his first show as host of "This Week"- certainly he said ""When Hillary runs for president..."

[here_is_to_hope]

64. Let her barnstorm all she wants....

Im going surfing!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[MissWaverly]

68. Not impressed, no apology means no accepting responsibility

What she authorized was not a sunday picnic but a brutal war which has caused the death of 1 million people, to just say let's move on to now is not accepting what she did. Bush never accepts responsibility for what he does, I want a president who will admit
mistakes and move forward with corrective actions.

[Evergreen Emerald]

69. I disagree. why should she apologize?

She authorized Bush as a last resort. That was what she authorized. Look, when I get robbed by gunpoint because I walked down an alley to get to my car, that does not make it my fault. Sure, I now know that the alley in question is not as it appears, but I am not to blame for the attack.

Clinton gave him the authority as a last resort. And he used it improperly. She did not have the foresight to see that Bush was cause a brutal war and the death of 1 million people and lie to Congress. She trusted the system.

And now, Bush uses that vote that he begged for and promised to use wisely and cheated and lied, now uses that vote against them openly and politically. Disgraceful.

Apologize? A waste of time for me.

[MissWaverly]

70. she voted to authorize military force

that gave him the seal of approval he hangs everything on, his war powers. If a parent allows teenagers to drink at his house
and an accident occurs, he is responsible. This is the same thing. They gave the approval, Bush took it from there.
Apologizing would indicate a willingness to take responsibility, Bush never apologizes or takes resonsibility for
anything, I do not want 8 more years of this.