Hillary to step up campaigning against Palin
By John Amato Monday Sep 01, 2008 4:00pm
I was telling Digby that I hope Hillary will step up against Palin.
Mrs. Clinton's friends said she was galled that Ms. Palin might try to capitalize on a movement that Mrs. Clinton, of New York, built among women in the primaries....Guy Cecil, the former political director of Mrs. Clinton's campaign, said it was "insulting" for Republicans to compare Ms. Palin to Mrs. Clinton.
"It is insulting to compare Hillary's lifetime of service and her commitment to progressive causes with that of a novice, right-wing governor," Mr. Cecil said.
This should be interesting.
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Amen! Pandora's box has been opened.
I think it is time for her and all the DEM Celebs to start swinging hard.
Go git her, Hillary!
Hillary could take this idiot down in a single second.
Palin certainly is no Clinton. And in her life, she never could be.
Go Hils! Bring it on!
Popcorn all around!
ruffmama @ 1:
I thought her name was Bristol.
Glad to hear this! When SP cited the 18-million cracks, I thought, what the hell is she on about? She never got one of those 18 million votes, never was tested on a national stage. She's only the VP candidate b/c one old white man selected her! Good for Hillary--if I were her I'd be pissed too!
Hillary may not have to work very hard ... Looks like Palin's own Mom-in-Law is doing alright on her own:
Sarah Palin's mother-in-law uncertain about how she'll vote
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/republican_race/2008/08/30/2008...
enor @ 5:
Zing!!
Good for Hillary
It's a little much to compare this Palin woman with Hillary and everything Hillary stood for and accomplished.
Does McCain truly be that stupid to believe that we woman would vote for Palin just because she is a woman?
I have news for you McCain!!!!!!
awesome @ 8:
You bad! You all bad!! LOL!!
I am almost starting to feel sorry for Palin.
I would think we would all be better off if Hillary Clinton could find some target for her burning bitterness more appropriate than Barack Obama.
So far, she's managed to keep everything pretty much bottled up inside, but, yeah, it'd probably be therapeutic for her and the nation to go after Palin & co instead.
enor @ 5:
haha! Bristol has nothing on Hillary!
I've been waiting for this....cannot wait to see Hillary!
Anybody see that the "Hammer" is starting his comeback at the RNC? http://abcnews.go.com/print?id=5707463
Gallup: Obama now at 50% for the first time
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&add...
in other news i cab't sing my favorite song anymore,"I don't want to work, I just want to play on the blogs all day", because i just got called back to work. So so long fellow bloggers.
It's about time. Where have the Clintons been? They were great at the convention, but otherwise, they've been invisible! Hillary has the ability to stomp this lightweight down and hold her there until the elections. Get out there and do it, Hillary! This woman opposes everything you've ever believed in and fought for!
50 quatloos on Hillary
Killer Palin article.
And definingsarahpalin.com which is muy funny!
Hillary would destroy Palin with a flick of her wrist.
I think it could work well, as long as it's not focused exclusively on Palin. Clinton did a great job with her speech, and she'd be good hammering McCain and promoting Obama-Biden, too. Regardless, the Obama campaign would be wise to keep using her.
enor @ 5:
You made ice tea come out of my nose in the middle of a meeting. TYVM!!
An Average Joe @ 10:
Inside that box is an Eskimo Pie . . .
Let the battle of the pant suits begin!
Out come the really big guns. Awesome!
Will Hillary be called sexist if she steps up? The repugs have already dropped that on Obama.
Looks like palin is in for her first real asskickin' . You go Hillary!!
Reminds me of the comment made about whether you're offended that gw is called a retard, I mean if I was retarded I'd be f%$kin' insulted to be compared to gw.
eric @ 15:
Feel for you, dude. I go back on Thursday. I've spent the afternoon wilting in the heat, drinking and feeling sorry for myself.
As for the thread, go Hillary! Unlike with Biden, no one can call Hills out for making the 'lady' cry. Hillary will make Palin hash in about 10 seconds.
McCain's vp pick is a disgrace to the American people and insulting to women in particular, especially Hillary's supporters. Shows how much McCain knows about women doesn't. He thinks they're ignorant and passive like his wife. I was hoping Hillary would come out swinging. I find it offensive on so many levels. It shows reckless disregard for the welfare of this nation. And to all the Republican idiots trying to spin this like it's some kind of brilliant political move. For Gods sake, this is our country, not some kind of beauty pageant. It finally dawned on me that Ms. Palin is just another George Bush-an evangelical, sympathetic to big oil, not that bright, no real track record to use against her, grossly unqualified, very late start in public service (don't know the exact age, but comparable to Bush who was an alcoholic until age 40). She's someone who will be nothing more than a figure head, a puppet. They'll surround her with powerful more experienced men who will call the shots. This is pathetic beyond belief. If Americans fall for this, a transparent con job, they'll fall for anything.
Bill says he's ready to take on Palin. Whooooooole different meaning.
Not the Right or the Left.
But American voters. Dumbfucks and rednecks. People who say, fuck 'em all.
Don't like any of the major candidates.
Except maybe Palin.
She is, well, wild.
Criticise her, if you will.
But she is different.
My bet: Give her a couple of hours schooling and put her up in front of Biden, she'll do fine.
Palin is not a fool. She's different. But not a fool.
Fire away.
I love HIllary and I cant wait to see her eviscerate this ridiculous campaign. I've always had this nagging concern that Obama wouldnt be able to counter the right wing smear/Bullsh*t machine. I hope the contrast provided by this insane VP pick and the GOP's conduct surrounding the complete reversals theyve had to take on their entire campaign platform (experience etc.) will help the press grow the stones to finally DECLARE SHENANIGANS !
Mike @ 25:
Kinda like:
"Calling you stupid is an insult to stupid people."
- A Fish Called Wanda
hillary should be appalled that palin is trying to act like hillary would be proud of her cherry picked candidacy.
hill-dog needs to chew her up and spit her out.
Coool...a catfight!!
Gawwd...what the hell happened to our politics!
It's hysterical and sad...all at the same time.
When do you think Palin will be forced to go? The MSM isn't letting McCain get away from this story without a fight. By being petty and refusing to appear on Larry King, McCain is acting downright childish. I'm waiting for him to start stamping his feet.
ruffmama @ 1:
I'm glad a female said it.
If I'd said it...I woulda got slapped.
Leadership @ 18:
Good article from Alternet.org, thanks for the link!
...and #11: she believes children rode dinosaurs to school 5000 years ago.
VietVet8666 @ 29:
Is this what they call Haiku?
I am SOOOOOO looking forward to THIS fight!
P.D. @ 34:
Yep. That's just what Obama's campaign needs: an example of McCain's temper.
Yeah she will!!!
hillary clinton will crush sarah palin.
VietVet8666 @ 29:
What the hell are you trying to say dude? Are you on drugs?
Ashton at 37
Don't know what Haiku is.
But talk to some regular Americans.
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Get it Hilldawg.
VietVet8666 @ 43:
LOL, thanks I will give that a try.
sarah palin was for the 'Bridge to NoWhere' before she
was against it. she wanted the PORK.....the state of Alaska is co-dependent of the oil industry.
Why doesn't the term "far right wing" ever come up in the course of this kind of media vetting?
Imagine for a moment the hysteria of an unknown Dem VP pick that belonged to a hard left "secessionist" group.
Shit even Obama and Hill get tagged with the "far left" label.
This nut however is simply a "traditional conservative".
How quaint.
Carol @ 9:
Apparently he does. That's what happens when you spend your life in the party of old white men.
with both guns a blazin', Hillary!
YEEEEEHAWWWW!
VietVet8666 @ 29:
Viet, you are a bonehead, but I likes ya.
She would do well against Biden because Biden knows he can't give her both barrels. He will come off as an asshole sexism be
damned. Remember, Americans are sexist. You give a woman shit you have a fight on your hands.
Bill Hicks said it best to a woman heckler, "Bitch, just because you got thing between your legs makes you think you can say
anything AND that no man can say much to you."
enor @ 5:
Oh no you di-int. Snap.
VietVet8666 @ 43:
I AM a regular American. And I know what an Haiku is.
But... but... they both have vaginas. And are women. Can't you see the similarities? It's obvious. PUMAS will be flocking over to Palin and McCain. Seriously. Really. Vaginas.
Go get'em Hillary!
Expose the Repugs as the lying hypocrites that they really are.
No Way, No How, NO McCAIN
So many here hate the current regime.
Fine.
Vote for McCain or Obama.
georgialib @ 6:
I read somewhere today that Hillary supporters were insulted by this and by the selection of Palin, as the majority of them are pro-life and left leaning, not creationist, anti-abortion, Alaska first, radical right-wing religions nutballs. Of course, I'm paraphrasing a bit.
Gretchen the aspiring elitist @ 26:
I wouldn't smoke it.
Haiku...
Palin taught her kids
Always get some while you can
So sayeth the Lord
Hey, hey.
GO Hillary!!
I know the expression is over used but I never expected to find myself happy to see Hillary back in the spot light.
'I am almost starting to feel sorry for Palin.'
No Chance.
Don't bring a butter knife to an Uzi fight.
Git 'Em, Hills!
Why does Biden have to pull his punches? Did anyone pull their punches with Hillary? If SP can't take a punch, what is she doing as VP candidate? Do you suppose anyone will hold up a sign telling her to iron his shirt? Will anyone call her the b-word to Biden's face, and he'll chuckle? Everything about this pick is insulting to women - that females will vote for her because of anatomy (seems like only men do that!) that she is in any way comparable to Hillary Clinton, and that Biden has to tippy-toe around her. It's not gender, it's party - IOKIYAR
Sorry to say it.
Not sorry, really.
Palin is smart. Smarter than all her opponents.
Because she is herself.
She has not been bought off.
Not like Biden, McCain, and Obama.
Shoot me. But also at the same time shoot yourself.
Get both Clintons on the job. Bill should be as pissed as Hillary. Actually all sane women should be pissed as hell at Palin. Palin is riding on Hillary's coattails and she said as much. This is a fight I would imagine Hillary welcomes and can pull off handily.
I like to see her remind Americans of the respect the GOP showed her since 1992. Also Gerry Ferraro.
On a Larry King scream-fest, Michelle Barkman, ok, Bachmann (WHO votes for specimens like her?) made a full leer crack about "someone running for president all her life." That's how these cretins honor her historic efforts.
There are signs that the public sees right through this cynical, dangerous Palin choice.
And I would just like to take a moment to respond to Faye Palin. I promise that I and Barack will continue working on the issues that are so vital to you, to your daughter, to your grand daughters and to your great grand daughters to come. Issues that weigh heaviest on women and families across this nation. Families comprised of Republicans, Democrats and Independents that will sit down this Thanksgiving to look back together and to count our blessings gained and to look forward together to the blessings that we can work to secure as one nation united.
-Things I'd like to hear Hillary say
The predictably emergent Gooper Palintology theme:
Any detailed critical analyses of Palin's CV whatsoever are nothing more than despicable Democrat sexist politics-of-personal-destruction smear tactics. She Is All That Is Good And Pure And Righteous; McGod Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It.
She's like Bizzaro Hillary.
P.D. @ 34:
Somebody on an earlier thread speculated that palin would bow out and 9u11iani would step up on...wait for it...9/11.
Gad, I might go buy a teevee to see Hills smack down Palin...naaah.
Hillary needs to fight back if not for Obama and the Democrats, but for her own sake as well. The Republicans are shamelessly taking credit for Hillary's accomplishments, and not so subtly implying that Hillary endorses this Republican ticket.
And as far as Republicans knowing so much about glass ceilings, that's no surprise...they built most of them. Remember how hard they fought against passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. And if you want a real shocker, go back and look at their almost universal non-support of Title IX.
Last October i wrote, the biggest difference between Obama & Clinton will come when the "shit-slingin'" starts and now we see it.
Yes, Obama will continue to be the gentleman when he says' let's leave the wives and kids out" like trhat was going to happen! Geezus, ever-lovin' Christ, with Rove...the Repugs eat their own as shown with the assault on McCain in 2000.
So here now is Hillary, coming to the rescue...lifting up her pant suit and once again showing a peir of balls the size of Manhattan.
Obama doesn't want to begin any "closet" wars because who knows what the impact one mistake a black man made 20 years ago will make versus 5 large mistakes a white person made within the last 5 years.
For Hillary...it's " go ahead, open up the friggin' closet you dirty bastards and let's get it on". This is not going to be lady-like or pretty. Rove is very lucky he's not in her way.
Thank God she's on our side!
I hope Hillary moves quickly because palin will be yesterday's leftovers by Thursday.
Spicegal @ 27:
The religious right (also known as the Republican base) were searching for a nice little evangelical stepford candidate. They may claim she is outspoken (and a kind of maverick in her own right - God I hate that word), but she will be submissive and compliant. After all, she is a female evangelical first and they know their place with regard to men.
VietVet8666 @ 65:
are you absolutely positive. i'm still looking into the
'Bridge to NoWhere' i heard she wanted it before she didn't.....she wanted the earmarks.
she also raised taxes on oil co. profits i don't know if she gave something to get something and was it a fair trade. hey if your absolutely positive i'll have to look at it.
William Bennett is quoting Oscar Wilde. A Republican quoting a known homosexual. Astounding. Fucking hypocrits.
VietVet8666 @ 29:
And you're not a tool either.
VietVet8666 @ 65:
Okay man; she is herself. But her self is a far right religious nut who has a history of abusing power and lying.
She's a walking self-contradiction: A traditional xtian who ISN'T spending her time raising her kids.
Maybe Liverpool wouldn't be preggers if momma stayed home.
I will never understand fundy women - they're in the same league as Log Cabin Republicans or Jews for Hitler.
pinkobait @ 48:
Also known as "values voters".
If it makes you feel any better Max Blumenthal at the Nation refers to them as the radical wing of the Republican party.
I have heard Palin called a "reformer" about a zillion times today. That seems to be her only claim to fame.
This campaign thought that women were so shallow they would cross the party line to vote for a woman just for the sake of voting for a woman. Even if that woman's beliefs go against everything most women believe in and are willing to fight for. Every woman should be mad as hell that the repubs think we can be herded like a flock of freakin' sheep.
We really need a book banner in the White House! LOL
Yeah, she is different alright.
xoites defends Constitution @ 83:
She wanted them to remove Hillary's "It Takes A Village," and replace with her bio "I Ran a Village." Didn't want the competition.
BobbyG @ 84:
LOL! :)
bless you Hillary!
i hope Hillary gets a postion with
a strong voice. she is a GREAT LADY !!!
I don't know who is talking on Hardball right now because I can only hear the tv in the bedroom. Some female said that someone told her that they thought Obama gave a great speech last Thursday but he used a lot of big words. Then someone on the show said something about Palin being able to speak in everyday words that everyone could understand.
WTF big words did Obama use that this imbecile didn't understand?
xoites defends Constitution @ 85:
And, BTW, she HAS in fact been thoroughly vetted.
xoites defends Constitution @ 85:
Or replace it with, "I Gave Birth to a Village"
I just hope it doesn't devolve into something unseemly, like mud wrestling or appearing on The View.
Carol @ 9:
In a word, YES.
He has no respect for women and his cynical choice of a VP demonstrates as much.
VietVet8666 @ 65:
Shoot you?
Glad to, just to shut you up.
for me as a male to ask how she does it raising 4 children
one is a Down syndrome newborn. that's going to spun i'm anti-female working and/or in a high position. i could careless about gender my mother worked and i have lived
in a blue state with many educated/intelligent/working women.
i want to know how she does it that's all. she is going to campaign to be vice president second in command possibly stepping in as president and she has a shared responsibilty of parenting 4 children on a Down syndrome newborn.....that's a difficult task and i believe a reaasonable question. just answer the question don't label the questionaire because you don't want to answer.
these same people(R) wing would criticize/question a female democrat with the same scenario/challenge.
pissed off patricia @ 89:
Uh, Jeezzz.. that's even BETTER!
BobbyG @ 84:
Hey, you beat Leno to that one!
Hillary is a stateswoman in the best sense of the word. The Alaska governor, albeit a beauty, is a bimbo.
I keep hearing and reading that Obama and Palin have the same length of time in their current offices, but Obama was sworn in as of Jan. 2005. Palin in 2007. Spread the word.
JonAtWork @ 3:
Hillary,
A very sincere Thank You!
pissed off patricia @ 87: