The pulse of America on HiLIARy...
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/20/422511.aspx
From NBC/NJ’s Athena Joneshttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/20/422511.aspx
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Clinton addressed the issue of questionable donors from an event last spring in New York’s Chinatown and talked about how she would respond to increased attacks from her rivals while speaking to reporters today after a speech here.
“I’m proud to have support from across our country,” Clinton said. “I represent New York and New York is a symbol of the success of immigrants coming to America and I am pleased to have a lot of first-generation American support as well as people who have been longtime involved in the political process.
“I think with respect to that one event, there were more than 250 people there. My campaign reviewed any of the contributors. We returned money. If new things come to light, we’ll continue to do that.”
The New York Times noted today the Clinton campaign returned $7,000 it determined may have come from people in Chinatown whose professions would make it difficult to contribute so much.
Clinton added she was well aware her opponents on both sides were increasing their focus on her and repeated the line about how nice it is to have all these men paying so much attention to her. She talked about why she could be an agent of change and not just a return to the old Washington establishment.
“Rhetoric is easy to come by but if you look at what I’ve done,” Clinton said. “I have been on the forefront of a lot of the major challenges we’ve had in trying to reign in special interests, and I believe as president I will be in a position to do that.”
On the whether she could her hurt down-ticket Democrats in some places: “I don’t think there’s any basis to that,” she said, “and I think as the campaign goes forward that will be very clearly demonstrated.
“I am not letting the forces that oppose me define me. You know, there’s been a lot of cumulated attacks on me going back 15 years, and what I’ve done in this campaign is to get out and have people form their own opinions of me and slowly but surely I think sort of reverse a lot of the unfounded feelings people had; and of course, you know, when someone like Sen. Evan Bayh endorses me, from a red state like Indiana, I think it sends a strong signal that I’m not only doing well in a lot of these red states, which I am, but I’m going to run a winning campaign. I think the campaign that I’ve run and that I will continue to run should give confidence not only to Democrats but fair-minded Independents and Republicans that we can bring the country back together.”
Clinton said she did not consider herself a front-runner and that she planned to keep working as hard as she possibly could to try to persuade Iowans to come out and caucus for her.
Comments
Lots of fell good talk but no substance. Zero experience.
If she does not consider herself the frontrunner, then she should talk to Terry McAuliffe(u know, the guy that works for her) to stop telling everyone he meets in Iowa and elsewhere that she has this locked up.
Again, the money from those ppl in Chinatown that cannot be located(how does that money get returned?).
Again, the money from those ppl in Chinatown that cannot be located(how does that money get returned?).
I love how she responds without saying anything. It sounds like a total shakedown of poor people who had no choice but to give. If they were scared enough or pressured enough to give the first time, then are they going to really say "I want my money back"?
Also, how does HRC rationalize taking $1000 from someone who washes dishes for a living. This is someone living in NYC on probably close to minimum wage. $1000 is probably more than their non-essential income for the year. She cares about children so much but how many had to go without winter coats or shoes because their parents were strong armed into giving to the Clinton campaign.
She may not be from NYC but she must have watched "The Godfather" a few times.
I hope the NY Times, Washington Post, and other major media is looking into this. So far it has been a complete whitewash. Also, the FEC should be paying a visit to Chinatown.
Also, how does HRC rationalize taking $1000 from someone who washes dishes for a living. This is someone living in NYC on probably close to minimum wage. $1000 is probably more than their non-essential income for the year. She cares about children so much but how many had to go without winter coats or shoes because their parents were strong armed into giving to the Clinton campaign.
She may not be from NYC but she must have watched "The Godfather" a few times.
I hope the NY Times, Washington Post, and other major media is looking into this. So far it has been a complete whitewash. Also, the FEC should be paying a visit to Chinatown.
She doesn't realize that everyone gets a bad donation or two but, with her it is a pattern. It seems every few weeks something else is popping up about questionable donations. it is not just one or two. It is all the time. You have to wonder not just about the lack of ethics but, what it says about a person plauged by this and her people around her and her judgment.
It is also an ongoing pattern carried over from her husband's years and the ethics problems from back then.
It makes people wonder...
It is also an ongoing pattern carried over from her husband's years and the ethics problems from back then.
It makes people wonder...
Clinton today: I am proud top have support of all illegal aliens, gangsters, mafia, Chinese pissons, adn all other illegal money i can raise, because there is no media that would DARE go against me and my adulterous husband Bill, because they know what is good for them if they try anything stupid
“Rhetoric is easy to come by but if you look at what I’ve done,” Clinton said. “I have been on the forefront of a lot of the major challenges we’ve had in trying to reign in special interests, and I believe as president I will be in a position to do that.”
Before, it was: "Lobbyists represent real people". Hmm should I think lobbyists and special interests are different or what? She takes money from PACs, lobbyists and/or special interests and turns around and say that she is fighting them... I bet no one in the MSM is going to question that.
Before, it was: "Lobbyists represent real people". Hmm should I think lobbyists and special interests are different or what? She takes money from PACs, lobbyists and/or special interests and turns around and say that she is fighting them... I bet no one in the MSM is going to question that.
Everyone, If she keeps her beliefs to herself and shows us where the money is going she will be better off than any republican. I hope we all can just put are beliefs aside. All politicians are corrupt but hey if she takes care of the basic needs, I have her vote!
To be flatered is one thing, but Clinton you don't know when your being laughed at for the fool you are!!
Only a lunatic would come up with the promises you have been dumping on the Media. Your one of the most scandal drive Washinton self serving paper hangers this country has to put up with.
Every time you turn, your jumping on the coat tail of another who ""does Have solutions!!
Hilary Clinton is self serving and thrives on being a Washington paper hanger.
only a damn fool would join with this goose stepping lunatic.
Only a lunatic would come up with the promises you have been dumping on the Media. Your one of the most scandal drive Washinton self serving paper hangers this country has to put up with.
Every time you turn, your jumping on the coat tail of another who ""does Have solutions!!
Hilary Clinton is self serving and thrives on being a Washington paper hanger.
only a damn fool would join with this goose stepping lunatic.
How do you spell Clinton? B-U-S-H!!!!
hillary is a PHONY --
What the Media exposes they will have a feeding frenzy, yet how many thousands of dollars is not exposed. Flaws''More like hidden corruption. It is the game the Paper hangers play every day.
The great QUOTE ''I never knew that money was there! My how they think we are stupid. thus they with your hard earned dollar live high on the hog.
A flaw, no just a common corrupt Washington self serving paper hangers agenda!
The great QUOTE ''I never knew that money was there! My how they think we are stupid. thus they with your hard earned dollar live high on the hog.
A flaw, no just a common corrupt Washington self serving paper hangers agenda!
I can guarantee you that all of the candidates for President have some form of questionable donations occuring. It is refreshing to see Mrs. Clinton come out and do the right thing on this.
Wow, A candidate that acts fast when there is a problem, is that a good example of what we can expect finally in an american leader? Even though she acted quickly, it will never be enough for the Hillary Haters. But it shows me we have at least one person who will look into problems and make decisions instead of blaming someone else, what a breath of fresh air after six and a half years of finger pointing and hiding from responsability.
Hillary and Bill Clinton's corruption is real, no matter how they try to justify or spin it.
Hillary Clinton. Bought and paid for by the Chinese government.
all in all I am tired of the dynisty of the last 12 years.Everyone here is playing only to what people want to hear and not the truth.This country is in for a rough time in the next administration,everyone knows it will be a time of serious depression We will not be able to do any of the proposals you offer because there will be no money to implament your promises.
Sounds like Hillary is getting into "the no spin zone" ! If you believe this Country needs new direction, I can only assure you that Hillary & Billery will have a devastating effect on the U.S. with their liberal,left wing attitudes,& with Nancy Pelosi, Harry (the wimp) Reid et al!
msnbc Wake UP! The people are speaking!
It was the Clintons and the Washington self serving paper hangers who exported America Industry, It was a self serving agenda and we now have the full effect of failure. America is being crushed and the Washington self serving Paper hangers continue the hand out! Mexico has supported Illegal migration, Mexico intends to defy our borders and nothing will stop this movement. A fence was made to jump over ""we learned that while we were children""!
Washington has destroyed our trucking industry! the Mexican is allowed to haul into any where in the country now, thus people are giving loads to the Mewxican as he then dosen't have to return to Mexico ""EMPTY""!! The American Truckers are being given the short haul while the Mexican is now the Prime Hauler going south!! Thus the American again has been sent to the dumpster!! Thank your Wasington Self Serving Paper Hangers """"TRUCKERS""!
Hell, SEND IT OFF SHORE??? """WHY NOW THEY ARE BRING IT ON SHORE"""" """WHAT A INSULT AND A SLAP IN THE FACE""!!!
It was the Clintons and the Washington self serving paper hangers who exported America Industry, It was a self serving agenda and we now have the full effect of failure. America is being crushed and the Washington self serving Paper hangers continue the hand out! Mexico has supported Illegal migration, Mexico intends to defy our borders and nothing will stop this movement. A fence was made to jump over ""we learned that while we were children""!
Washington has destroyed our trucking industry! the Mexican is allowed to haul into any where in the country now, thus people are giving loads to the Mewxican as he then dosen't have to return to Mexico ""EMPTY""!! The American Truckers are being given the short haul while the Mexican is now the Prime Hauler going south!! Thus the American again has been sent to the dumpster!! Thank your Wasington Self Serving Paper Hangers """"TRUCKERS""!
Hell, SEND IT OFF SHORE??? """WHY NOW THEY ARE BRING IT ON SHORE"""" """WHAT A INSULT AND A SLAP IN THE FACE""!!!
I'm not letting the forces that oppose me, define me." Finally, Hillary said something that is worth repeating! Unfortunately, if she let the "forces" that oppose her define her, she wouldn't be the socialist manipulator she is. Maybe she ought to listen to her opposition.
Dear Hillary, Please tell me and your country just how you gave donations back to people in Chinatown that don't even exist!
WE ARE NOT DUMB HILLARY!!
The dirty money was exposed by the Media!!
Like past and Present the Clintons again exposed as corrupt and riddled with scandal!!
A Clinton VOTE is sending a Washington self serving Paper hanger with no leadership or morals to be President!! The Facts stand as they are written.
If it is more of nothing you want, The the Clintons are the best ticket!!
The dirty money was exposed by the Media!!
Like past and Present the Clintons again exposed as corrupt and riddled with scandal!!
A Clinton VOTE is sending a Washington self serving Paper hanger with no leadership or morals to be President!! The Facts stand as they are written.
If it is more of nothing you want, The the Clintons are the best ticket!!
In the end, the Presidency will be decided by who looks better in a Red Dress, Hillary or Rudy.
Does anyone expect Clinton to say yes I'll hurt candidates in some places down ticket? Of course not, but it's true.
JPFREE, Southcentral Idaho