Comments on: Clinton: If you can’t stand the heat, don’t run for president http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/ Tracking U.S. politics Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:21:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Balloon Juice http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-361499 Balloon Juice Sun, 25 May 2008 19:59:01 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-361499 [...] If I use Hillary’s own words, will I be called a misogynist? I sure hope not: [...] [...] If I use Hillary’s own words, will I be called a misogynist? I sure hope not: [...]

]]> By: gk http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-359943 gk Wed, 07 May 2008 00:43:18 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-359943 If voters had memories, Hillary would be out of the race. Her big job in the Bill Clinton Whitehouse was health care. She failed. Everything she touched became a scandal. Do you remember travel gate? She was put on the back burner. She used her husband's name and connections to get on ballot in New York and tranformed instantly into a "New Yorker." She came out of the gates horribly as a senator. Her approval rating after 9-11 was lower than Bush's as president. Then she writes a book "Living History" and casts herself as a vicitm. Then she runs a negative and dishonest campaign and Americans (with no memories to draw upon) buy her sales pitch. She was the one who complained at the debate about getting the first question and about the press coverage and referred to Saturday Night Live. Now she says Obama is the complainer who can't stand the heat. Please America engage your brains and try to draw upon some memory cells when evaluating the candidates. Obama is not perfect by any means. He associated with some bad and questionable people. That should be taken into account as well. But Hillary is what she is. She has a long track record of doing and saying anything to get elected and retain power. She makes up stories about herself and lies about her opponent to win. It is that simple. If she is what you want as a President, what does that say about you? gk If voters had memories, Hillary would be out of the race. Her big job in the Bill Clinton Whitehouse was health care. She failed. Everything she touched became a scandal. Do you remember travel gate? She was put on the back burner. She used her husband’s name and connections to get on ballot in New York and tranformed instantly into a “New Yorker.” She came out of the gates horribly as a senator. Her approval rating after 9-11 was lower than Bush’s as president. Then she writes a book “Living History” and casts herself as a vicitm. Then she runs a negative and dishonest campaign and Americans (with no memories to draw upon) buy her sales pitch. She was the one who complained at the debate about getting the first question and about the press coverage and referred to Saturday Night Live. Now she says Obama is the complainer who can’t stand the heat. Please America engage your brains and try to draw upon some memory cells when evaluating the candidates. Obama is not perfect by any means. He associated with some bad and questionable people. That should be taken into account as well. But Hillary is what she is. She has a long track record of doing and saying anything to get elected and retain power. She makes up stories about herself and lies about her opponent to win. It is that simple. If she is what you want as a President, what does that say about you? gk

]]> By: Make Them Accountable / Media http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-354905 Make Them Accountable / Media Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:20:23 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-354905 [...] Clinton: If you can’t stand the heat, don’t run for president (Reuters) EUGENE [OR] - Sen. Hillary Clinton defended the critical and sometimes harsh exchanges between her presidential campaign and that of rival Barack Obama, saying, “It is not a coronation, it is a contest.”… Her comments came in response to a young man in the crowd who said he was an Obama supporter. He asked if anything said by her campaign might have hurt the Illinois senator and might merit an apology… “Elections are about choices,” she continued. “You’re supposed to present your case, and you’re supposed to critique the other case. That’s what you do in an election.” Too many Obama supporters are kids who have no idea what elections are about. [...] [...] Clinton: If you can’t stand the heat, don’t run for president (Reuters) EUGENE [OR] - Sen. Hillary Clinton defended the critical and sometimes harsh exchanges between her presidential campaign and that of rival Barack Obama, saying, “It is not a coronation, it is a contest.”… Her comments came in response to a young man in the crowd who said he was an Obama supporter. He asked if anything said by her campaign might have hurt the Illinois senator and might merit an apology… “Elections are about choices,” she continued. “You’re supposed to present your case, and you’re supposed to critique the other case. That’s what you do in an election.” Too many Obama supporters are kids who have no idea what elections are about. [...]

]]> By: Cely Bely http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-348588 Cely Bely Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:41:36 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-348588 Given all Hillary Clinton's so called experience, why did her attempt at rectify health care fail back when Bill was President. Why did she have to embellish her trip to Bosnia, regarding 'sniper fire'. Empathy - where is it? She is arrogant, unpredictable in manner, and does not conduct herself well as a states person domestically nor internationally. I have had the benefit of foreign travel, and I can assure you that Hillary is not perceived well overseas. America cannot stand alone. Obama brings a unifying presence that far outweighs experience. For his so called lack of experience, how is it then, he is able to raise far more campaign funds than Hillary, how is it that he has galvanized the youths and others in this nation to be as politically aware as they are now; no other campaign has done that! Look at his bravery and courage to address race in this country throug his speech, "The Perfect Union". Remeber, a leader gets things done through other people and not necessarily him or herself. Barack's ability to inspire in addition to being surrounded by competent individuals who have the public interests foremost in their minds like he does, will move mountains. This is evident by people like Mahatma Gandhi, MLK, Winston Churchill, Nehru, and other prominent leaders got things done. Many of them had not so called experience that we all tout that it takes to be president. It is leadership ability and the ability to take the high road. And most of all, a belief in Unity. Hillary is divisive. Look at the divide within the democratic party. Take a detailed look at Hillary's history and you will find gross embellishment. Ask her why her thesis at Wellesly has been sealed? Ask her what she has done to improve race relations in this country. Healthcare, children's program, etc., are all well and good but cannot and will never fully succeed without a true leader. Hillary does not possess the qualities of a leader. Research the leaders of nations and you will see that she pales by comparison. Obama has what it takes! Given all Hillary Clinton’s so called experience, why did her attempt at rectify health care fail back when Bill was President. Why did she have to embellish her trip to Bosnia, regarding ’sniper fire’. Empathy - where is it? She is arrogant, unpredictable in manner, and does not conduct herself well as a states person domestically nor internationally.

I have had the benefit of foreign travel, and I can assure you that Hillary is not perceived well overseas. America cannot stand alone. Obama brings a unifying presence that far outweighs experience. For his so called lack of experience, how is it then, he is able to raise far more campaign funds than Hillary, how is it that he has galvanized the youths and others in this nation to be as politically aware as they are now; no other campaign has done that! Look at his bravery and courage to address race in this country throug his speech, “The Perfect Union”.

Remeber, a leader gets things done through other people and not necessarily him or herself. Barack’s ability to inspire in addition to being surrounded by competent individuals who have the public interests foremost in their minds like he does, will move mountains. This is evident by people like Mahatma Gandhi, MLK, Winston Churchill, Nehru, and other prominent leaders got things done. Many of them had not so called experience that we all tout that it takes to be president. It is leadership ability and the ability to take the high road. And most of all, a belief in Unity. Hillary is divisive. Look at the divide within the democratic party.

Take a detailed look at Hillary’s history and you will find gross embellishment. Ask her why her thesis at Wellesly has been sealed? Ask her what she has done to improve race relations in this country. Healthcare, children’s program, etc., are all well and good but cannot and will never fully succeed without a true leader. Hillary does not possess the qualities of a leader. Research the leaders of nations and you will see that she pales by comparison. Obama has what it takes!

]]> By: K Vacca http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-348461 K Vacca Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:19:13 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-348461 Obama's rhetoric is first rate, but it is nothing more than promises. He has not done enough to warrant the US presidency at this time. Give me experience and empathy - Senator Hillary Clinton has consistently fought for health insurance, children's programs and justice. We need her now more than ever. Obama’s rhetoric is first rate, but it is nothing more than promises. He has not done enough to warrant the US presidency at this time. Give me experience and empathy - Senator Hillary Clinton has consistently fought for health insurance, children’s programs and justice. We need her now more than ever.

]]> By: Jean Michel Nehme http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-348454 Jean Michel Nehme Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:48:01 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-348454 80% of Europeans do support OBAMA. I support him too because he is honest, correct & sincere. He talks about "time to change things which Hilary & Bill have not thought of during the 8 years of reign in the White House!". He means so from the bottom of his heart, while Hilary keeps on talking RUBBISH! The more I listen to Obama, the better I judge his ability to lead the USA. I question Mrs. Clinton where was she as the phone rang at 03:00 hours & was notified of her Husband being busy with his Monika L. & how did Hilary react? Did she get up so to judge the situation & make a decision? Or she thought: ché sera sera? So her follow Americans should judge her electability. JMNehme 80% of Europeans do support OBAMA. I support him too because he is honest, correct & sincere. He talks about “time to change things which Hilary & Bill have not thought
of during the 8 years of reign in the White House!”. He means so from the bottom of his heart, while Hilary keeps
on talking RUBBISH!
The more I listen to Obama, the better I judge his ability to lead the USA. I question Mrs. Clinton where
was she as the phone rang at 03:00 hours & was notified of
her Husband being busy with his Monika L. & how did Hilary
react? Did she get up so to judge the situation & make a decision? Or she thought: ché sera sera? So her follow
Americans should judge her electability. JMNehme

]]> By: notforeitherofthese2 http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-348427 notforeitherofthese2 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:38:38 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-348427 Well,, I am not for either candidate on the democratic side, so my viewpoint comparing the 2 is untainted. I think it is laughable that Hillary mentions with a word about the ability to stand the heat in the hot kitchen, that is the White House. Obama is not the one who broke down crying in the middle of a speech in a last ditch effort to "humanize" herself, and steal some votes. Last time I checked, crying is not showing strength, no matter the reason she cried. Obama did not start the mudslinging, she did, as far as I can remember back (she threw the first verbal knife I heard about being reported on the news). And lastly, Clinton is the one suggesting Obama step down and let her be the Democratic candidate, while losing in both the popular vote and electorate vote by a reasonably wide margin. Well, if that doesn't echo an attitude of "coronation" rather than "contest" from her camp, I don't know what does. Her response to this question echo's of the old school politics taking place on both sides of the fence in Washington, and that needs to stop. It definitely won't happen with her in office. Well,,

I am not for either candidate on the democratic side, so my viewpoint comparing the 2 is untainted. I think it is laughable that Hillary mentions with a word about the ability to stand the heat in the hot kitchen, that is the White House. Obama is not the one who broke down crying in the middle of a speech in a last ditch effort to “humanize” herself, and steal some votes. Last time I checked, crying is not showing strength, no matter the reason she cried. Obama did not start the mudslinging, she did, as far as I can remember back (she threw the first verbal knife I heard about being reported on the news). And lastly, Clinton is the one suggesting Obama step down and let her be the Democratic candidate, while losing in both the popular vote and electorate vote by a reasonably wide margin. Well, if that doesn’t echo an attitude of “coronation” rather than “contest” from her camp, I don’t know what does.

Her response to this question echo’s of the old school politics taking place on both sides of the fence in Washington, and that needs to stop. It definitely won’t happen with her in office.

]]> By: Zarthus http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-348409 Zarthus Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:59:51 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-348409 What's amusing to me is it has been Hillary and Bill who have been firing out the most insults this whole campaign. She also is the one who has been discovered to lie the most and still has somehow gotten away with Whitewater Conspiracy issues. Obama is not perfect. No candidate will ever be perfect because we are all human. However, he seems to be the one who earnestly wants to try and give his all while Hillary plays passive aggressive. I hate to say it but she makes all of us women look bad with that attitude and when she gets things shoved back she tries to divert it. In the end, she may have lost more of Ohio votes had she done what they said for her to do which was release the White House records and her tax information that should have been public in the first place. She waited and then was caught in a slew of lies. Way to secure votes and deceive people that actually asked for the truth ahead of time. She plays politics nasty and really we do not have to be this way. I hope she does lose just to prove to others in the future that many Americans are sick of this stupidity and slicing down of others. Barrack Obama has taken it well. When it's Hillary's turn, we will see. She's all over Wright but I note that anything said against her really has been light in comparison. She should shut up. What’s amusing to me is it has been Hillary and Bill who have been firing out the most insults this whole campaign. She also is the one who has been discovered to lie the most and still has somehow gotten away with Whitewater Conspiracy issues. Obama is not perfect. No candidate will ever be perfect because we are all human. However, he seems to be the one who earnestly wants to try and give his all while Hillary plays passive aggressive. I hate to say it but she makes all of us women look bad with that attitude and when she gets things shoved back she tries to divert it. In the end, she may have lost more of Ohio votes had she done what they said for her to do which was release the White House records and her tax information that should have been public in the first place. She waited and then was caught in a slew of lies. Way to secure votes and deceive people that actually asked for the truth ahead of time. She plays politics nasty and really we do not have to be this way. I hope she does lose just to prove to others in the future that many Americans are sick of this stupidity and slicing down of others. Barrack Obama has taken it well. When it’s Hillary’s turn, we will see. She’s all over Wright but I note that anything said against her really has been light in comparison. She should shut up.

]]> By: VotersIssues http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-348111 VotersIssues Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:59:49 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-348111 The more Obama opens his mouth the more clear it is that he is a pathological liar. He is an opportunistic empty suited wonder, and I wonder why ANYONE in their RIGHT MIND would vote for him. It is clear he has no idea sometimes of what he is saying he either reads it from a written or past speech from someone other then himself, or he rides someone else’s , like Mc Cain or Clintons coat-tail. I can not understand what these SUPER DELEGATES are thinking. It is clear that some of them must have been promised something or they MUST NOT want the democrats to win in November. Dean, Reid, Kerry, Kennedy, Richardson, Daschle, Dodd, Pelosi all will be sorry in the General Election,. this guy is beyond idiotic. CAN Someone Please tell CASEY it's Clear what he wants, he looked like a JOKE defending the Obamboozler on Meet The Press. It was clear that most of his answers were disingenuous, and Hillary is not suppose to count POLLS when the are in her favor but when it reflects Obamboozle we all are suppose to do as the News Media and CHEER. No everyone is in bed with all the News Media, NOT everyone wants a Male Chauvinist, Disingenuous, Opportunistic, PATHALOGICAL LIAR for PREZ. If this happens and people start once again jumping behind this IS PURE BAMBOOZLE FOR SURE, WE DEMOCRATS SHALL MAKE THEM PAY IN NOVEMBER and whom every comes up FOR RE-ELECTION SHALL NOT WIN. HOW DARE THEY. The more Obama opens his mouth the more clear it is that he is a pathological liar. He is an opportunistic empty suited wonder, and I wonder why ANYONE in their RIGHT MIND would vote for him. It is clear he has no idea sometimes of what he is saying he either reads it from a written or past speech from someone other then himself, or he rides someone else’s , like Mc Cain or Clintons coat-tail. I can not understand what these SUPER DELEGATES are thinking. It is clear that some of them must have been promised something or they MUST NOT want the democrats to win in November. Dean, Reid, Kerry, Kennedy, Richardson, Daschle, Dodd, Pelosi all will be sorry in the General Election,. this guy is beyond idiotic. CAN Someone Please tell CASEY it’s Clear what he wants, he looked like a JOKE defending the Obamboozler on Meet The Press. It was clear that most of his answers were disingenuous, and Hillary is not suppose to count POLLS when the are in her favor but when it reflects Obamboozle we all are suppose to do as the News Media and CHEER. No everyone is in bed with all the News Media, NOT everyone wants a Male Chauvinist, Disingenuous, Opportunistic, PATHALOGICAL LIAR for PREZ.
If this happens and people start once again jumping behind this IS PURE BAMBOOZLE FOR SURE, WE DEMOCRATS SHALL MAKE THEM PAY IN NOVEMBER and whom every comes up FOR RE-ELECTION SHALL NOT WIN. HOW DARE THEY.

]]> By: James http://blogs.reuters.com/frontrow/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-347839 James Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:13:16 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/2008/04/05/clinton-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat-dont-run-for-president/#comment-347839 That is right Senator Clinton!! Sock it to him! Obama will be defeated in Pensylvania Primary by at least 15%, and that victory will lead to many more until you get the Democrat nomination; then, Senator Clinton will defeat McCain in November 2008. On the other hand, if Obama is the Democrat nominee, McCain will easily defeat Obama in November 2008 because McCain will carry California and other Reagan democrat states; its a no-brainer!! That is right Senator Clinton!! Sock it to him! Obama will be defeated in Pensylvania Primary by at least 15%, and that victory will lead to many more until you get the Democrat nomination; then, Senator Clinton will defeat McCain in November 2008. On the other hand, if Obama is the Democrat nominee, McCain will easily defeat Obama in November 2008 because McCain will carry California and other Reagan democrat states; its a no-brainer!!

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