The criticism is coming from the usual suspects against Hillary Clinton regarding her speech on Sunday in Selma where she has been accused of putting on a southern accent.
Watch some the discussion from Hannity and Colmes here - and make up your own mind.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Clinton Leads in NH, Obama Close Behind
Hillary Clinton leads in a recent poll in New Hampshire for preferred Democratic nominee, but like other national polls, Barack Obama appears to be closing the gap.
The Suffolk University Poll shows Clinton on 28% with Barack Obama on 26%. But because the poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 4%, the result is technically a statistical tie between the two.
John Edwards is in third place with 17% with the closest behind being Joe Biden on 3%.
The Suffolk University Poll shows Clinton on 28% with Barack Obama on 26%. But because the poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 4%, the result is technically a statistical tie between the two.
John Edwards is in third place with 17% with the closest behind being Joe Biden on 3%.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Clinton Hillcast on Equal Pay for Women
Hillary Clinton has launched her third Hillcast in as many weeks, this time on equal pay and other priorities for women. Clinton is introducing a bill called the Pay Check Fairness Act, "to help close the pay gap for women."
Check it out Hillary's Hillcast here.
Check it out Hillary's Hillcast here.
New Hampshire Leader Endorses Clinton
New Hampshire House Majority Leader, Mary Jane Wallner has thrown her support behind Hillary Clinton in her bid for the Democratic nomination.
Wallner said that "Senator Clinton has the wisdom and experience that will make her a great President."
"It is important to me that she has shown not only a clear understanding of the challenges working families face today, but that is she is passionate and personally committed to improving childcare in this country," Wallner said.
Clinton has been busy this week, trying to secure the vote of women across the country. She addressed an Emily's List function on Tuesday, put together a Hillcast on equal pay for women, and commenced a campaign called "Women for Hillary" to help bring out the vote for her.
Wallner said that "Senator Clinton has the wisdom and experience that will make her a great President."
"It is important to me that she has shown not only a clear understanding of the challenges working families face today, but that is she is passionate and personally committed to improving childcare in this country," Wallner said.
Clinton has been busy this week, trying to secure the vote of women across the country. She addressed an Emily's List function on Tuesday, put together a Hillcast on equal pay for women, and commenced a campaign called "Women for Hillary" to help bring out the vote for her.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Clinton Opposes Yucca Mtn for Waste
Hillary Clinton has continued her opposition to the use of Yucca Mountain in Nevada, for the storage of nuclear waste. The Bush Administration are planning to bring back legislation to try to store the waste there.
Many Nevada locals are strongly opposed to the use of the mountain. And of course, Nevada is now going to be a crucial early primary state for the nomination, the first after Iowa next January. Keeping on the right side on this issue is very important for Democratic candidates.
Hillary Clinton has released the following statement.
In response to the Bush Administration's recent announcement that it would reintroduce legislation on Yucca Mountain, Senator Hillary Clinton issued the following statement.
"The Bush Administration's latest announcement that it will continue to pursue its misguided policy on Yucca Mountain is very disappointing.
"I've long opposed using Yucca as a site for nuclear waste. Yucca mountain is not a suitable place for long-term storage of our nuclear waste. There are too many unanswered questions about both the geology of the site and integrity of the science done to support the decision to store waste there.
"It's past time to start exploring alternatives to Yucca mountain, because we need to find a safe, secure long-term waste storage solution. As President, I would work with the scientific community to address this problem and come up with alternative solutions."
Many Nevada locals are strongly opposed to the use of the mountain. And of course, Nevada is now going to be a crucial early primary state for the nomination, the first after Iowa next January. Keeping on the right side on this issue is very important for Democratic candidates.
Hillary Clinton has released the following statement.
In response to the Bush Administration's recent announcement that it would reintroduce legislation on Yucca Mountain, Senator Hillary Clinton issued the following statement.
"The Bush Administration's latest announcement that it will continue to pursue its misguided policy on Yucca Mountain is very disappointing.
"I've long opposed using Yucca as a site for nuclear waste. Yucca mountain is not a suitable place for long-term storage of our nuclear waste. There are too many unanswered questions about both the geology of the site and integrity of the science done to support the decision to store waste there.
"It's past time to start exploring alternatives to Yucca mountain, because we need to find a safe, secure long-term waste storage solution. As President, I would work with the scientific community to address this problem and come up with alternative solutions."
Clinton Might Tax Gas Guzzlers
Hillary Clinton has indicated that she may support higher taxes for cars with low fuel efficiency. She made the comments yesterday while touring the key state of Iowa, a leading producer of the alternative and renewable fuel source, ethanol.
Clinton said that "Every one of us has to change how we live, how we do business, how we think about energy, and one of the ways we know how to do that is to provide incentives and disincentives through the tax code."
A tax on cars with low fuel efficiency would encourage energy conservation, Clinton argues.
Clinton said that "Every one of us has to change how we live, how we do business, how we think about energy, and one of the ways we know how to do that is to provide incentives and disincentives through the tax code."
A tax on cars with low fuel efficiency would encourage energy conservation, Clinton argues.
New York Times on Hillary Clinton
The New York Times is today running a major feature piece on Hillary Clinton. It covers her on the campaign trail, and looks deeply at her political style. It's good reading.
March 6, 2007
Clinton Shapes Her Image for ’08 Race
By MARK LEIBOVICH
BERLIN, N.H. — Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton signs autographs meticulously, drawing out each line and curve of “H-i-l-l-a-r-y,” “R-o-d-h-a-m” and “C-l-i-n-t-o-n.” She leaves no stray lines or wayward marks.
“Hillary, over here, over here,” called out a young woman from the mob that formed outside the Berlin Town Hall when Mrs. Clinton, Democrat of New York, arrived for a “conversation,” in the parlance of the made-to-order intimacy of her presidential campaign. “Can you sign my Hillary sign, please?” the woman asked.
Mrs. Clinton autographed the poster, carefully. It took a full seven or eight seconds, none of the two-second scribbles of other politicians. She is the diligent student who gets an A in penmanship, the woman in a hurry who still takes care to dot her i’s.
To watch Mrs. Clinton up close during these “rollout” weeks of her presidential campaign is to see a familiar political figure try to reclaim her name.
“I’m Hillary Clinton, and I’m running for president,” she says at campaign appearances. Lamenting that her public image has been distorted by caricature, she often says, “I may be the most famous person you don’t really know.” In the cliché of contemporary politics, Mrs. Clinton is “reintroducing herself to the American people.”
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March 6, 2007
Clinton Shapes Her Image for ’08 Race
By MARK LEIBOVICH
BERLIN, N.H. — Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton signs autographs meticulously, drawing out each line and curve of “H-i-l-l-a-r-y,” “R-o-d-h-a-m” and “C-l-i-n-t-o-n.” She leaves no stray lines or wayward marks.
“Hillary, over here, over here,” called out a young woman from the mob that formed outside the Berlin Town Hall when Mrs. Clinton, Democrat of New York, arrived for a “conversation,” in the parlance of the made-to-order intimacy of her presidential campaign. “Can you sign my Hillary sign, please?” the woman asked.
Mrs. Clinton autographed the poster, carefully. It took a full seven or eight seconds, none of the two-second scribbles of other politicians. She is the diligent student who gets an A in penmanship, the woman in a hurry who still takes care to dot her i’s.
To watch Mrs. Clinton up close during these “rollout” weeks of her presidential campaign is to see a familiar political figure try to reclaim her name.
“I’m Hillary Clinton, and I’m running for president,” she says at campaign appearances. Lamenting that her public image has been distorted by caricature, she often says, “I may be the most famous person you don’t really know.” In the cliché of contemporary politics, Mrs. Clinton is “reintroducing herself to the American people.”
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Clinton Campaigns in Iowa Again
Hillary Clinton has been campaigning in Iowa in the last 2 days, having travelled there Sunday night after her visit to Selma, Alabama the same day.
Her first stop was to the University of Dubuque where hundreds came to listen to her speak.
Yesterday, Hillary was in Des Moines to meet with Iowa legislative leaders, who she spoke to for over an hour.
Clinton also made a pitch on the energy issue, visiting the Pioneer Hi-Bred International in Johnston yesterday morning to speak with scientists about ethanol. Iowa is the country's leading producer of ethanol, and candidates must have a positive stance on this alternative fuel to do well there.
Clinton supports incentives for producers of corn based ethanol.
Her first stop was to the University of Dubuque where hundreds came to listen to her speak.
Yesterday, Hillary was in Des Moines to meet with Iowa legislative leaders, who she spoke to for over an hour.
Clinton also made a pitch on the energy issue, visiting the Pioneer Hi-Bred International in Johnston yesterday morning to speak with scientists about ethanol. Iowa is the country's leading producer of ethanol, and candidates must have a positive stance on this alternative fuel to do well there.
Clinton supports incentives for producers of corn based ethanol.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Hillary and Bill Clinton in Selma
photo: Timothy McIntyre
Barack Obama joins Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton yesterday for the 42nd anniversary of the voting rights marches in Selma, Alabama.
The Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches in 1965 drew international attention when Governor George Wallace ordered state troopers to break up the demonstrations. Troopers used sticks, whips and tear gas to disperse the crowd - all of which was captured on footage shown around the world.
The march was a major turning point for the Civil Rights movement, contributing to the introduction of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
President Bill Clinton was also yesterday inducted into the National Voting Rights Hall of Fame, with Hillary by his side.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Clinton in L.A for Cleanup Project
Hillary Clinton was in Los Angeles yesterday to help launch a cleanup project called the "2007 Great American Cleanup." This is the release issued by the Clinton campaign.
LOS ANGELES -- Hillary Clinton joined Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, local officials and community leaders Saturday morning to launch a major national community improvement campaign.
Kicking-off the 2007 Great American Cleanup on the steps of City Hall, Clinton urged a large and enthusiastic crowd of local citizens and community activists to take pride in cleaning up their neighborhoods and preserving our environment.
"I know that if we all work together we will have a cleaner and greener and more beautiful environment," Clinton said Saturday after releasing her energy plan this week. "It's not just government that needs to lead. All of us have to make decisions about how we clean up our environment and how we begin to plan for a different energy future."
After the rally, volunteers fanned out to neighborhoods across Los Angeles to plant trees, remove graffiti and debris and clean up downtown areas near senior homes and community centers.
A project of Keep America Beautiful, this year's Great American Cleanup activities are expected to involve more than 2 million people, volunteering in 30,000 events that touch all 50 states. Activities will include beautifying parks and recreation areas, cleaning seashores and waterways, handling recycling collections, removing graffiti, picking up litter and removing scrap tires, planting trees and flowers, remediation of illegal dump sites, and conducting educational programs and events.
LOS ANGELES -- Hillary Clinton joined Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, local officials and community leaders Saturday morning to launch a major national community improvement campaign.
Kicking-off the 2007 Great American Cleanup on the steps of City Hall, Clinton urged a large and enthusiastic crowd of local citizens and community activists to take pride in cleaning up their neighborhoods and preserving our environment.
"I know that if we all work together we will have a cleaner and greener and more beautiful environment," Clinton said Saturday after releasing her energy plan this week. "It's not just government that needs to lead. All of us have to make decisions about how we clean up our environment and how we begin to plan for a different energy future."
After the rally, volunteers fanned out to neighborhoods across Los Angeles to plant trees, remove graffiti and debris and clean up downtown areas near senior homes and community centers.
A project of Keep America Beautiful, this year's Great American Cleanup activities are expected to involve more than 2 million people, volunteering in 30,000 events that touch all 50 states. Activities will include beautifying parks and recreation areas, cleaning seashores and waterways, handling recycling collections, removing graffiti, picking up litter and removing scrap tires, planting trees and flowers, remediation of illegal dump sites, and conducting educational programs and events.
Clinton Still Leads in Newsweek Poll
The latest Newsweek Poll still has Hillary Clinton in the lead for the preferred Democratic nominee for President. However, Barack Obama has narrowed the gap from the last Newsweek poll conducted in January.
The latest poll of registered Democrats, conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates between February 28 and March 1, shows that in a choice between Clinton and Obama for the nomination, Clinton leads Obama 52%-38%. This was down on the 55%-35% lead Clinton held in January
However, on a choice of Hillary Clinton or John Edwards, Clinton leads 63%-32%.
The wider poll of voters, shows that in a head to head Presidential election, Hillary Clinton would beat John McCain 47%-46% and Mitt Romney 53%-39%.
Rudy Giuliani is narrowly ahead of Clinton, 47% to 46%.
The latest poll of registered Democrats, conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates between February 28 and March 1, shows that in a choice between Clinton and Obama for the nomination, Clinton leads Obama 52%-38%. This was down on the 55%-35% lead Clinton held in January
However, on a choice of Hillary Clinton or John Edwards, Clinton leads 63%-32%.
The wider poll of voters, shows that in a head to head Presidential election, Hillary Clinton would beat John McCain 47%-46% and Mitt Romney 53%-39%.
Rudy Giuliani is narrowly ahead of Clinton, 47% to 46%.
Friday, March 2, 2007
Bill Clinton Will Join Hillary in Selma
Former President Bill Clinton will join Hillary Clinton on Sunday in Selma, Alabama to take part in the annual march to commemorate the voting rights marches in 1965.
This will be Bill's first public appearance with Hillary since she announced her bid for the nomination. Hillary will be giving a speech at a Church in the morning, as will Barack Obama who is giving the keynote address at the Brown Chapel AME Church, the place where the march started 42 years ago.
Later in the day, Bill Clinton will also be inducted into the National Voting Rights Hall of Fame, with Hillary no doubt attending in what will be a major news event.
There is little doubt that the media will also be focusing on how Hillary and Barack interact through the day, given the flare up last week.
But the media will also surely focus on what they see as the significance of the appearance of both Obama and Clinton in Selma - the importance of securing the black vote for the nomination.
This will be Bill's first public appearance with Hillary since she announced her bid for the nomination. Hillary will be giving a speech at a Church in the morning, as will Barack Obama who is giving the keynote address at the Brown Chapel AME Church, the place where the march started 42 years ago.
Later in the day, Bill Clinton will also be inducted into the National Voting Rights Hall of Fame, with Hillary no doubt attending in what will be a major news event.
There is little doubt that the media will also be focusing on how Hillary and Barack interact through the day, given the flare up last week.
But the media will also surely focus on what they see as the significance of the appearance of both Obama and Clinton in Selma - the importance of securing the black vote for the nomination.
Clinton's Hillcast On Energy
This is the You tube version of Hillary Clinton's Hillcast on the Energy issue. We had to wait a while for this one...it took a couple of days for the Clinton team to add it.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Obama Closing Gap on Clinton
Hillary Clinton is in the lead in the latest Washington Post/ABC poll conducted last week. However, Barack Obama is narrowing the gap between the two, with his rating as preferred Democratic nominee increasing since the January Post/ABC poll.
The January poll had Clinton on 41% compared with 17% for Obama. The latest poll took place between February 22 and 25, after the public argument between the Clinton and Obama campaigns regarding Geffen's comments and his fundraiser in Hollywood.
The result was a drop for Clinton to 36% and an increase for Obama to 24%. And although the sample size of black voters was small, it showed a turnaround for Obama, leading Clinton as the preferred nominee, 60% to 20%.
The January poll had Clinton on 41% compared with 17% for Obama. The latest poll took place between February 22 and 25, after the public argument between the Clinton and Obama campaigns regarding Geffen's comments and his fundraiser in Hollywood.
The result was a drop for Clinton to 36% and an increase for Obama to 24%. And although the sample size of black voters was small, it showed a turnaround for Obama, leading Clinton as the preferred nominee, 60% to 20%.
Al Gore was in third place in the poll on 14%, with John Edwards on 12%.
The same poll however also showed that Clinton's favorable rating is holding up, at close to 50%, while most Democrats don't think her position on the Iraq war is damaging her chances.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Clinton will March in Selma on Sunday
Hillary Clinton will be in Selma, Alabama this Sunday to take part in the annual march to commemorate the voting rights marches in 1965.
Hillary will join Civil Rights veterans (and Barack Obama) on the walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
The Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches in 1965 drew international attention when Governor George Wallace ordered state troopers to break up the demonstrations. Troopers used sticks, whips and tear gas to disperse the crowd - all of which was captured on footage shown around the world.
The march was a major turning point for the Civil Rights movement, contributing to the introduction of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Hillary will join Civil Rights veterans (and Barack Obama) on the walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
The Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches in 1965 drew international attention when Governor George Wallace ordered state troopers to break up the demonstrations. Troopers used sticks, whips and tear gas to disperse the crowd - all of which was captured on footage shown around the world.
The march was a major turning point for the Civil Rights movement, contributing to the introduction of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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