Reports are emerging that Steven Spielberg may be hosting a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton in the near future.
It was thought, and previously reported that Spielberg would be an Obama supporter. His colleagues David Geffen and Jeffrey Katzenberg are hosting a fundraiser for Barack Obama on February 20. Steven Spielberg was originally to have been a part of that event.
Spielberg was a big supporter of Bill Clinton during his Presidency.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire
Hillary Clinton spent yesterday campaigning in New Hampshire, in her first visit to the granite state in 10 years.
Clinton started the day in Berlin, greeted by 500 people, 200 of which spilled over into a nearby hall because of a lack of space.
However, Clinton was faced with tough questions on the Iraq issue, with one local asking her to admit finally that her Senate vote to authorize the war was a mistake. But Clinton said that the mistakes were made by the President who had misled the Congress and the country.
Hillary Clinton also labelled the Bush Administration, arrogant and incompetent.
Later in the day, Clinton appeared at Concord High School in front of at least 3000 people.
Clinton's visit this weekend will be overshadowed somewhat nationally by the Barack Obama announcement yesterday morning in Springfield, Illinois and his busy schedule in Iowa and New Hampshire on Monday.
And the pressure that Hillary is under due to her reluctance to admit a mistake on the Iraq vote, stands in contrast to Obama's continued reference to the fact that he has been against the war from the start.
Clinton will tomorrow be attending a series of house parties in New Hampshire, followed by a visit to Keene High School at 4pm.
Clinton started the day in Berlin, greeted by 500 people, 200 of which spilled over into a nearby hall because of a lack of space.
However, Clinton was faced with tough questions on the Iraq issue, with one local asking her to admit finally that her Senate vote to authorize the war was a mistake. But Clinton said that the mistakes were made by the President who had misled the Congress and the country.
Hillary Clinton also labelled the Bush Administration, arrogant and incompetent.
Later in the day, Clinton appeared at Concord High School in front of at least 3000 people.
Clinton's visit this weekend will be overshadowed somewhat nationally by the Barack Obama announcement yesterday morning in Springfield, Illinois and his busy schedule in Iowa and New Hampshire on Monday.
And the pressure that Hillary is under due to her reluctance to admit a mistake on the Iraq vote, stands in contrast to Obama's continued reference to the fact that he has been against the war from the start.
Clinton will tomorrow be attending a series of house parties in New Hampshire, followed by a visit to Keene High School at 4pm.
Friday, February 9, 2007
Hillary Clinton Tackles Health Care
Hillary Clinton released the following statement on health care on Wednesday. John Edwards has appeared to take the lead on health issues in the last week. Following on from his call last Friday at the DNC, Edwards released his plan for universal health coverage on Monday.
Clinton, who has long been seen as a leader on health care, will no doubt be speaking more about the issue in coming weeks.
Washington, DC -- In response to today's formation of the "Better Health Care Together" campaign, Hillary Clinton released the following statement praising the coalition's announcement:
"The worst kept secret in America is that the health care system is not working for the vast majority of people in our country. Costs are spiraling out of control, already high premiums are getting higher and health care is getting further and further out of reach for millions of uninsured and underinsured Americans. Universal health care is not only a moral and health imperative, but an economic and jobs imperative as well.
"I have learned from experience that we cannot achieve the goal of health care for every American if we don't have buy-in from employers, government, and labor. Today's announcement by America's largest employer and some of America's largest unions, along with organizations from across the political spectrum, is one more piece of evidence that there's broad agreement that Americans deserve a health care system that covers everyone and lowers costs.
"Passage of a universal health coverage plan will be one of my top priorities as President. It is time for bold yet practical solutions and I will use today's encouraging news to continue my efforts to build support for universal health care."
Clinton, who has long been seen as a leader on health care, will no doubt be speaking more about the issue in coming weeks.
Washington, DC -- In response to today's formation of the "Better Health Care Together" campaign, Hillary Clinton released the following statement praising the coalition's announcement:
"The worst kept secret in America is that the health care system is not working for the vast majority of people in our country. Costs are spiraling out of control, already high premiums are getting higher and health care is getting further and further out of reach for millions of uninsured and underinsured Americans. Universal health care is not only a moral and health imperative, but an economic and jobs imperative as well.
"I have learned from experience that we cannot achieve the goal of health care for every American if we don't have buy-in from employers, government, and labor. Today's announcement by America's largest employer and some of America's largest unions, along with organizations from across the political spectrum, is one more piece of evidence that there's broad agreement that Americans deserve a health care system that covers everyone and lowers costs.
"Passage of a universal health coverage plan will be one of my top priorities as President. It is time for bold yet practical solutions and I will use today's encouraging news to continue my efforts to build support for universal health care."
South Carolina for Clinton Feb 19
Hillary Clinton will be heading to the first southern primary state, South Carolina on February 19.
Barack Obama will beat her there by a couple of days, so it's sure to be a busy few days for the Palmetto State. Obama will be in Colombia and Orangeburg on February 16 and 17.
The Clinton camp are yet to release details of her trip.
Adding to the attention over that week will be Chris Dodd, who will be campaigning in Colombia and some of the eastern counties on February 17.
And John McCain will be there on the same day as Clinton, campaigning in Hilton Head Island.
John Edwards campaigned here Thursday at a town hall meeting, where over 500 people attended. He ran a similar meeting in Colombia at the end of last year, which over 1800 people attended.
Edwards won the primary in South Carolina in 2004, and is expected to do well again here.
However, both Clinton and Obama will be doing their best to make a serious dent on Edwards support over the coming months.
Barack Obama will beat her there by a couple of days, so it's sure to be a busy few days for the Palmetto State. Obama will be in Colombia and Orangeburg on February 16 and 17.
The Clinton camp are yet to release details of her trip.
Adding to the attention over that week will be Chris Dodd, who will be campaigning in Colombia and some of the eastern counties on February 17.
And John McCain will be there on the same day as Clinton, campaigning in Hilton Head Island.
John Edwards campaigned here Thursday at a town hall meeting, where over 500 people attended. He ran a similar meeting in Colombia at the end of last year, which over 1800 people attended.
Edwards won the primary in South Carolina in 2004, and is expected to do well again here.
However, both Clinton and Obama will be doing their best to make a serious dent on Edwards support over the coming months.
Hillary Clinton and Trousers
Ok, is politics getting to the ridiculous when suggestions are being made on what Clinton should be wearing? Well, Donatella Versace has some suggestions for Hillary, and she is saying that the trousers are wrong, and dresses and skirts are the go.
Right. Not really what its all about, is it?
BERLIN (Reuters) - U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton should tap into her feminine side and wear dresses and skirts instead of trousers, fashion designer Donatella Versace was quoted as saying on Thursday.
"I can understand (trousers) are comfortable but she's a woman and she is allowed to show that," Versace told Germany's weekly newspaper Die Zeit in an interview.
"She should treat femininity as an opportunity and not try to emulate masculinity in politics," Versace said.
Skirts should reach to the knee and be worn with a short jacket or coat, she said. The best colour would be black rather than the blue Clinton currently favours, she added.
"I admire her for her determination, which will hopefully take her to the White House," Versace told the paper.
Right. Not really what its all about, is it?
BERLIN (Reuters) - U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton should tap into her feminine side and wear dresses and skirts instead of trousers, fashion designer Donatella Versace was quoted as saying on Thursday.
"I can understand (trousers) are comfortable but she's a woman and she is allowed to show that," Versace told Germany's weekly newspaper Die Zeit in an interview.
"She should treat femininity as an opportunity and not try to emulate masculinity in politics," Versace said.
Skirts should reach to the knee and be worn with a short jacket or coat, she said. The best colour would be black rather than the blue Clinton currently favours, she added.
"I admire her for her determination, which will hopefully take her to the White House," Versace told the paper.
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Clinton to Nevada Feb 21
Hillary Clinton will be attending a forum for Democrat candidates in Carson City, Nevada on February 21.
Other confirmed candidates attending the event are Joe Biden, John Edwards, Chris Dodd, Bill Richardson, Tom Vilsack and Mike Gravel. Wes Clark, who is expected to announce a bid for the nomination, will also be in attendance.
Each of the candidates will be able to give a speech, and then answer questions from a moderator.
Barack Obama is yet to confirm if he will be heading to the forum.
Nevada is a key early state for any Presidential hopeful, with the primary due to take place immediately after the Iowa vote in January 2008.
Other confirmed candidates attending the event are Joe Biden, John Edwards, Chris Dodd, Bill Richardson, Tom Vilsack and Mike Gravel. Wes Clark, who is expected to announce a bid for the nomination, will also be in attendance.
Each of the candidates will be able to give a speech, and then answer questions from a moderator.
Barack Obama is yet to confirm if he will be heading to the forum.
Nevada is a key early state for any Presidential hopeful, with the primary due to take place immediately after the Iowa vote in January 2008.
Clinton leads Obama in Florida
A Quinnipiac poll released this week shows Hillary Clinton leading Barack Obama as preferred Democratic nominee in Florida.
The lead is much greater than in other states, with Clinton on 49% to Obama's 13%.
The same poll also shows that Clinton would defeat John McCain in a Presidential contest, although is a few points behind Rudy Giuliani on the same question.
The lead is much greater than in other states, with Clinton on 49% to Obama's 13%.
The same poll also shows that Clinton would defeat John McCain in a Presidential contest, although is a few points behind Rudy Giuliani on the same question.
Clinton Confirmed Leader in New Hampshire
According to a poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire, Hillary Clinton leads in New Hampshire as preferred Democratic nominee.
Clinton is preferred over Barack Obama 35%-21%. John Edwards is third on 15%.
This poll confirms an earlier poll released last week which had Clinton on a 39%-19% lead over Obama.
Clinton is preferred over Barack Obama 35%-21%. John Edwards is third on 15%.
This poll confirms an earlier poll released last week which had Clinton on a 39%-19% lead over Obama.
Clinton's Fundraising Plan
Hillary Clinton plans to raise $15 million by the end of March, and $75 million by the end of the year.
250 of Clinton's national fundraisers met in Washington yesterday, and committed to raise $25,000 each for her bid for the Democratic nomination.
Clinton will also be doing a series of fundraisers over the coming months, in addition to her busy campaign schedule.
250 of Clinton's national fundraisers met in Washington yesterday, and committed to raise $25,000 each for her bid for the Democratic nomination.
Clinton will also be doing a series of fundraisers over the coming months, in addition to her busy campaign schedule.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Clinton's New Hampshire Schedule
Hillary Clinton will be in New Hampshire this weekend, after postponing her trip due to the death of her husband's step father. This is Clinton's first trip to New Hampshire in 10 years.
On Saturday she will be at the Berlin City Hall in a continuation of her "conversation" series. The event starts at 8.30am - wow that's early for a political meeting.
Later in the day, 1pm, she will do the same thing at Concord High School.
On Sunday, Clinton will be attending 3 house parties, in Manchester, Nashua and Keene.
She will also be at the Keene High School at 4pm.
Barack Obama has announced that he will be in New Hampshire on Monday. It's sure to be one long weekend for all those in the granite state.
To RSVP to any of these Clinton events, head here.
On Saturday she will be at the Berlin City Hall in a continuation of her "conversation" series. The event starts at 8.30am - wow that's early for a political meeting.
Later in the day, 1pm, she will do the same thing at Concord High School.
On Sunday, Clinton will be attending 3 house parties, in Manchester, Nashua and Keene.
She will also be at the Keene High School at 4pm.
Barack Obama has announced that he will be in New Hampshire on Monday. It's sure to be one long weekend for all those in the granite state.
To RSVP to any of these Clinton events, head here.
Monday, February 5, 2007
Streisand Donates to Clinton/Obama/Edwards
Barbara Streisand has donated the maximum allowable amount for an individual, $2300, to the 3 leading Democratic Candidates, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards.
Streisand donated to all 3 because she wanted to see the front runners have "the financial backing they need to be competitive during this process."
She also said she was excited with the field of Democrat candidates, and looked forward to a lively primary campaign where important issues can be discussed.
Streisand reserved the right to donate to other candidates as the campaign goes on.
Barbara Streisand is a friend of the Clinton's and has previously donated to Hillary's Senate camapign in New York.
Streisand donated to all 3 because she wanted to see the front runners have "the financial backing they need to be competitive during this process."
She also said she was excited with the field of Democrat candidates, and looked forward to a lively primary campaign where important issues can be discussed.
Streisand reserved the right to donate to other candidates as the campaign goes on.
Barbara Streisand is a friend of the Clinton's and has previously donated to Hillary's Senate camapign in New York.
Clinton Would Beat Giuliani in New York
According to a recent poll, Senator Hillary Clinton would defeat Rudy Giuliani in New York in a Presidential contest, 53%-32%.
And further, if the contest was with John McCain, she would beat him 55%-26%.
The poll was conducted between January 22-25 of 600 voters in New York, by Crains New York Business.
If Giuliani was to be the nominee, Republicans would expect him to make that state red, given his strong popularity as Mayor.
However this poll shows a strong support for Hillary Clinton, who has just come off the back of a big win in the mid terms. While these are early figures, its a good start for Clinton who would be arguing that she is the only one who can beat Giuliani in New York, should he be the candidate.
And given Giuliani will be filing a Statement of Candidacy tomorrow, and is leading in most of the GOP polls, that's a real possibility.
The same poll also has Clinton leading fellow Democrats as preffered nominee.
Hillary Clinton 55%, Barack Obama 18% and John Edwards 5%.
And further, if the contest was with John McCain, she would beat him 55%-26%.
The poll was conducted between January 22-25 of 600 voters in New York, by Crains New York Business.
If Giuliani was to be the nominee, Republicans would expect him to make that state red, given his strong popularity as Mayor.
However this poll shows a strong support for Hillary Clinton, who has just come off the back of a big win in the mid terms. While these are early figures, its a good start for Clinton who would be arguing that she is the only one who can beat Giuliani in New York, should he be the candidate.
And given Giuliani will be filing a Statement of Candidacy tomorrow, and is leading in most of the GOP polls, that's a real possibility.
The same poll also has Clinton leading fellow Democrats as preffered nominee.
Hillary Clinton 55%, Barack Obama 18% and John Edwards 5%.
Sunday, February 4, 2007
Clinton Leads in New Hampshire
A poll released Friday shows that Hillary Clinton has the lead in New Hampshire, with 39% compared with Barack Obama on 19% as preferred Democrat nominee. This is despite the fact that Clinton has yet to visit New Hampshire in this campaign, and hasn't been there for 10 years.
Front runner in Iowa, John Edwards was third in the poll on 13%.
The poll was conducted last week on Jan 31 and Feb 1 with 600 respondents. The margin of error for a poll this size is 4%.
Front runner in Iowa, John Edwards was third in the poll on 13%.
The poll was conducted last week on Jan 31 and Feb 1 with 600 respondents. The margin of error for a poll this size is 4%.
Saturday, February 3, 2007
New Hampshire Feb 10-11 for Clinton
Hillary Clinton's trip to New Hampshire has been rescheduled to next weekend, February 10 and 11.
The trip which was originally planned for this weekend was postponed due to the death of Bill Clinton's step father.
The trip which was originally planned for this weekend was postponed due to the death of Bill Clinton's step father.
Friday, February 2, 2007
Hillary Clinton at DNC Winter Meeting
"I'm Hillary Clinton and I'm Running For President"
In case you hadn't noticed! Hillary Clinton arrived on stage today at the DNC Winter Meeting to the cheers of her supporters and the music of Jesus Jones, "Right Here, Right Now".
She then proceeded to give a solid, rather than brilliant speech. But solid is what she needed. It appeared to be a conversation, very much Clinton's tactic, rather than a traditional speech.
And as the front runner, ironically the most vulnerable position to be in, Clinton doesn't need any slip ups. She is best when she is being herself, treating the audience as if she is speaking to them directly, one on one.
Clinton declared that the next campaign is one of the most important in the nation's history and that everyone will need to work together to take back the White House and to increase the numbers in the Congress.
She then went on to highlight the way that country has been left behind, particularly workers. Clinton declared that "We need to start standing up for the American worker again." She said that we need a new economic strategy to build a new middle class.
On Iraq, Clinton was passionate - she and others in Congress have come under fire for the fact that they haven't been able to do more than pass a non binding resolution. Clinton hit back, saying that if they can get a bi-partisan resolution, it will be the first time the Congress has said no to the President on the Iraq war.
Clinton said that she will threaten the Iraqi Government, to withdraw funds unless they are prepared to do more.
Rather than admitting she was mistaken to support the war in 2002, Clinton said that if she was President at the time, she would not have started the war. And if the war is not over by January 2009, as President, she will end it.
How that goes to appeasing those like Edwards who has been very vocal on the fact that he was mistaken on his vote and apologised, is unclear. It still might be a sticking point for Clinton.
However, Edwards and Clinton on the face of it do appear to agree on one issue, Universal Health Care. Clinton said that she will provide quality affordable universal health care coverage to every American. She has a record here on trying to make this happen.
And not leaving anything out on the formula for the speeches followed by most candidates, she spoke of the need to attain energy Independence. And she rejects the assertion that dealing with climate change will wreck the economy.
Clinton said that America needs smart, strong leadership that can provide the solutions that are needed. She said that she knows a thing or two about winning campaigns, and if she is given the chance, that she will win the campaign in 2008.
Watch the speech at Hillary's website here.
In case you hadn't noticed! Hillary Clinton arrived on stage today at the DNC Winter Meeting to the cheers of her supporters and the music of Jesus Jones, "Right Here, Right Now".
She then proceeded to give a solid, rather than brilliant speech. But solid is what she needed. It appeared to be a conversation, very much Clinton's tactic, rather than a traditional speech.
And as the front runner, ironically the most vulnerable position to be in, Clinton doesn't need any slip ups. She is best when she is being herself, treating the audience as if she is speaking to them directly, one on one.
Clinton declared that the next campaign is one of the most important in the nation's history and that everyone will need to work together to take back the White House and to increase the numbers in the Congress.
She then went on to highlight the way that country has been left behind, particularly workers. Clinton declared that "We need to start standing up for the American worker again." She said that we need a new economic strategy to build a new middle class.
On Iraq, Clinton was passionate - she and others in Congress have come under fire for the fact that they haven't been able to do more than pass a non binding resolution. Clinton hit back, saying that if they can get a bi-partisan resolution, it will be the first time the Congress has said no to the President on the Iraq war.
Clinton said that she will threaten the Iraqi Government, to withdraw funds unless they are prepared to do more.
Rather than admitting she was mistaken to support the war in 2002, Clinton said that if she was President at the time, she would not have started the war. And if the war is not over by January 2009, as President, she will end it.
How that goes to appeasing those like Edwards who has been very vocal on the fact that he was mistaken on his vote and apologised, is unclear. It still might be a sticking point for Clinton.
However, Edwards and Clinton on the face of it do appear to agree on one issue, Universal Health Care. Clinton said that she will provide quality affordable universal health care coverage to every American. She has a record here on trying to make this happen.
And not leaving anything out on the formula for the speeches followed by most candidates, she spoke of the need to attain energy Independence. And she rejects the assertion that dealing with climate change will wreck the economy.
Clinton said that America needs smart, strong leadership that can provide the solutions that are needed. She said that she knows a thing or two about winning campaigns, and if she is given the chance, that she will win the campaign in 2008.
Watch the speech at Hillary's website here.
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