RIVERTON -- More than 2,000 people packed into Central Wyoming College's gymnasium today to hear former President Bill Clinton campaign for his wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.
The former president, campaigning in a state where he never fared well as a candidate himself, drew loud, frequent applause during a 35-minute speech. He was accompanied by daughter Chelsea.
"Hillary has no chance to win here unless you turn this into an election," Clinton told the group, noting that Wyoming's Democratic county caucuses on Saturday allow all registered Democrats to express a presidential preference.
Sen. Barack Obama has done better in caucuses than has Hillary Clinton. Her biggest success has been in primary elections.
Bill Clinton is also speaking today in Rock Springs and Laramie. Chelsea Clinton speaks at 2 p.m. at Casper College.
Hillary Clinton and Obama will campaign Friday in the Cowboy State.
Bill Clinton told the Riverton crowd that Wyoming can playing a big role in helping the nation become energy independent, particularly in developing alternative energy such as wind power. He called natural gas "an important transition fuel."
He touted his wife's plan to eliminate tax breaks for the oil industry, saying she would "take $50 million away from special interests and put it into new technology. Wyoming will be a big part of that."
Regarding wind power, Clinton said: "You can make more use of wind, and Wyoming can become completely energy independent."
Clinton also spoke about health care, called for changes to the No Child Left Behind Act, criticized the Bush administration for excessive federal spending, and called for "bringing the troops home" and supporting them after they're here.
President Clinton was introduced by former Gov. Mike Sullivan, a personal friend who served as ambassador to Ireland during the Clinton administration.
Central Wyoming College facilities manager Linda Becker said the crowd, which spilled out of the gymnasium, was three times as big as the college had expected.
Watch for video from the rally later today on trib.com.
Reader Comments
Comments to this story.
MARYLOU JONES wrote on Mar 6, 2008 1:51 PM:
get real wrote on Mar 6, 2008 2:00 PM:
for 20 years our country has been run by the same two families. Bush Sr, Clinton, Bush Jr, and now Billary. When is it enough?
Marylou, you seemed to have drank too much Kool-Aid. "
Susan wrote on Mar 6, 2008 2:01 PM:
Leigh wrote on Mar 6, 2008 2:48 PM:
http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/02/28/shocker-obama-campaign-reveals-fake-stand-on-nafta
Look this guy is living large and still didn't buy his grandma a tv she watched the results on a loaned tv from her friend.
"
jim wrote on Mar 6, 2008 3:01 PM:
Gpt wrote on Mar 6, 2008 3:01 PM:
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
Said by FDR after:
20 years in the NY Senate
7 years as Assistant Sec of the Navy
6 Years as Governor of NY
Nation in the Midst of a great Depression
Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country
Said by JFK after:
Joining the Navy in 1943 and Naval Officeer of the famed PT 109 (We all know that story)
6 years in the US House of Representitives
7 years in the US Senate
1956 almost won VP nod
Yes We can
Said by Barack Obama after:
7 years in Ill. State House
2000 failed bid for seat in the US House of Reps.
3 Years in the US Senate.
Seems like he falls well short of being able to compare himself to those other great quotes. "
smith wrote on Mar 6, 2008 3:03 PM:
Tina wrote on Mar 6, 2008 3:05 PM:
GO HILLARY!!! "
np wrote on Mar 6, 2008 3:31 PM:
Mick wrote on Mar 6, 2008 3:53 PM:
Please, vote for her. "
huh wrote on Mar 6, 2008 4:12 PM:
care about something that matters "
abby wrote on Mar 6, 2008 4:18 PM:
Walt wrote on Mar 6, 2008 5:21 PM:
“I did not have *** with that woman!”
So you are saying to young women out there take the abuse of a husband no matter what! It''s ok for him to have sexual relations over and over again with different women. Just so you can ride his political coat tail.
No Thank You! I will not tell my daughters that! I love them to much and I want them to be respected. I just can not figure what these woman see in her it drives me crazy! So you woman out there that support her thinks it is ok to stay with a man, even if he cheats over and over again? To me that is a really bad form of abuse. I can not believe what the heck I am hearing from all you Wyoming women out there. You think she is woman ready to lead this country. WOW! All I know is Obama loves his wife and his kids I met his wife here in Salt Lake and she loves him and America!
Wake up women of America what are you telling the young girls of today to follow in Hillary''s foot steps! Please think about what you are doing, please!
"
Carlos wrote on Mar 6, 2008 5:31 PM:
I encourage you all to make calls there and donate so we can take the state!
WE CAN TAKE IT!
HILLARY 08! "
Cindy from Powell, WY wrote on Mar 6, 2008 6:14 PM:
With Barack Obama, for the first time in my and my friends adult life someone offers a sincere prospect for sincere change in Washington DC. I would ask the "35-years-of-experience"-crowd to get back to their lobbyist friends and take Hillary Clinton with them back home as well.
"
Meg wrote on Mar 6, 2008 6:58 PM:
Way to go Hillary. :) "
Bill M. wrote on Mar 6, 2008 7:16 PM:
Bill Martin wrote on Mar 6, 2008 7:28 PM:
Ewww wrote on Mar 6, 2008 7:39 PM:
Jason wrote on Mar 6, 2008 7:59 PM:
Brandon wrote on Mar 6, 2008 8:08 PM:
jess b wrote on Mar 6, 2008 8:09 PM:
What matters to me is this sickening war, our recession proned economy, huge national debt, lack of fiscal responsibility and a womans right to chose. These are all things that Hillary will stand up for as President. Hillary is a strong woman who made a choice for herself to forgive him and that is NO ONE elses business.
Believe me, I am very much a liberal, "bra-burning" woman and I would not forgive my husband in that situation. However I, like many women, am voting for her b/c of the things I mentioned above. You don't pick a president based on her husbands extra-marital activities. You chose based on what she/he can do to help us. "
Rachelle wrote on Mar 6, 2008 8:11 PM:
Leigh wrote on Mar 6, 2008 8:11 PM:
Wyoming Voter Please Read!!!!
http://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/marxist-terrorists-say-obama-will-help-them "
Jeanine G wrote on Mar 6, 2008 8:29 PM:
Andrew K. wrote on Mar 6, 2008 9:04 PM:
FJ Stratford wrote on Mar 6, 2008 9:44 PM:
What an egomaniac! Its not about you Obama, its about the country. "
Patriot wrote on Mar 6, 2008 9:58 PM:
IntegrityAmerica wrote on Mar 6, 2008 10:31 PM:
Veronica wrote on Mar 6, 2008 11:37 PM:
shifting" candidate from another election: "when you need to change government, you 'clean house' when government is not functioning properly
and the need is, therefore, to make government function better--in a new, more effective way. Perhaps Obama is that candidate.
"However, when your government has been destroyed along with your international reputation, and your 'house is burning down' the last thing
you need is to 'clean house' with a paradigm shifting candidate. We need to 'put out the fire' and fix what has been and is being destroyed, and then
go about 'cleaning house' later."
The only candidate who has the ability, experience, and personal relationships with world leaders needed to immediately stem the damage done is Hillary. "
Carrier wrote on Mar 7, 2008 12:29 AM:
And Leigh. Wow, the "Big House"? Just goes to show how racist the Clinton camp really is. If a republican had uttered those words in public, everyone from Sharpton to the New York times would be calling for blood. But since a Democrat said it, I doubt anyone will say boo about it. BTW, I'm not voting for any of these jokers running (McCain included). Write in Jimmy Buffett in Nov '08! Seriously, I did it in '92. "
George Santini wrote on Mar 7, 2008 6:15 AM:
These are the old politics in action and it smells.
Vote for hope and honesty, not hype and hypocracy. Vote for Obama "
George Santini wrote on Mar 7, 2008 6:20 AM:
jim wrote on Mar 7, 2008 6:28 AM:
Ken Starr & the Clintons---some Rose law experience of Hillary and billing records.
"
Texas Democrat wrote on Mar 7, 2008 8:30 AM:
John Dennis wrote on Mar 7, 2008 10:28 AM:
Good luck and remember to be strong tomorrow. She knows a lot more and is tuff and I know you will be,too.
Vote Hillary, Thanks "
raven wrote on Mar 7, 2008 10:36 AM:
General Wesley Clark
General John M. Shalikashvili
General Johnnie E. Wilson
Admiral William Owens
Lt. Gen. Joe Ballard
Lt. Gen. Robert Gard
Lt. Gen. Claudia J. Kennedy
Lt. Gen. Donald L. Kerrick
Lt. Gen. Frederick E. Vollrath
Vice Admiral Joseph A. Sestak
Major General Roger R. Blunt
Major General George A. Buskirk, Jr.
Major General Edward L. Correa, Jr.
Major General Paul D. Eaton
Major General Paul D. Monroe, Jr.
Major General Antonio M. Taguba
Rear Admiral Connie Mariano
Rear Admiral Alan M. Steinman
Rear Admiral David Stone
Brigadier General Michael Dunn
Brigadier General Belisario Flores
Brigadier General Evelyn "Pat" Foote
Brigadier General Keith H. Kerr
Brigadier General Virgil A. Richard
Brigadier General Preston Taylor
Brigadier General John M. Watkins, Jr.
Brigadier General Jack Yeager
"
raven wrote on Mar 7, 2008 10:38 AM:
General Wesley Clark
General John M. Shalikashvili
General Johnnie E. Wilson
Admiral William Owens
Lt. Gen. Joe Ballard
Lt. Gen. Robert Gard
Lt. Gen. Claudia J. Kennedy
Lt. Gen. Donald L. Kerrick
Lt. Gen. Frederick E. Vollrath
Vice Admiral Joseph A. Sestak
Major General Roger R. Blunt
Major General George A. Buskirk, Jr.
Major General Edward L. Correa, Jr.
Major General Paul D. Eaton
Major General Paul D. Monroe, Jr.
Major General Antonio M. Taguba
Rear Admiral Connie Mariano
Rear Admiral Alan M. Steinman
Rear Admiral David Stone
Brigadier General Michael Dunn
Brigadier General Belisario Flores
Brigadier General Evelyn "Pat" Foote
Brigadier General Keith H. Kerr
Brigadier General Virgil A. Richard
Brigadier General Preston Taylor
Brigadier General John M. Watkins, Jr.
Brigadier General Jack Yeager
lary "
Betty wrote on Mar 7, 2008 10:52 AM:
The campaign legal hotline has been flooded with calls containing specific accusations of irregularities and voter intimidation against the Obama campaign. This activity is undemocratic, probably illegal, and reflects a wanton disregard for the caucus process.
The three most egregious categories are:
1) Irregularities: Prematurely Taking Precinct Convention Packets by Obama Campaign
2) Voter Intimidation: Lock-out of Clinton caucus goers by Obama Campaign
3) Numerous instances of Obama supporters filing out precinct convention sign-in sheets during the day and submitting them as completed vote totals at caucus. This is expressly against the rules. The sign-in sheets were copied by the Obama campaign from the Texas Democratic Party website and taken by supporters to various polling places to sign-up caucus goers prior to the start of the caucuses
Clinton supporters, please GO TO YOUR CAUCUS SITE EARLY and don't be intimidated by the paid Obama thugs! "
Leigh wrote on Mar 7, 2008 11:41 AM:
Last I look this was America so I can utter anything that I choose. But I choose to utter only proven facts. To me the White House is the big house it represents America. Second I am far from being a racist I just do my homework and research the facts like
http://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/marxist-terrorists-say-obama-will-help-them
and I hate to think where your mind is Jimmy Buffett, give us a break.
"
Ramona wrote on Mar 7, 2008 1:02 PM:
HILLARY 08 "
jamie wrote on Mar 7, 2008 1:27 PM:
W. Martin wrote on Mar 7, 2008 1:47 PM:
ANGEL74 wrote on Mar 7, 2008 1:50 PM:
STATED THAT CAUCUSES DONT COUNT. NEITHER DO SMALL STATES.
NOW THAT THEY NEED US, HERE THEY
COME. I AM HIGHLY OFFENDED AND WILL REMEMBER THIS TOMORROW. "
leslie wrote on Mar 7, 2008 1:57 PM:
tax returns? Why wont they disclose the Clinton Foundation donor list? Why wont they tell us who funded theClinton library? Where's the records from her days as first lady? WHY are there so many questions and no answers?
Do we want lack of transparency again? "
USA Always wrote on Mar 7, 2008 2:08 PM:
We need Hillary in the White House. HIllary has fought hard for all of us. There is NOT much that is NOT known about Hillary.
The Media has pampered Obama and we only know mostly what we have researched ourselves. The media is only now beginning to open up about Obama & its NOT good. Between Farrakhan Dr Wright, Rezko, and Bill Ayers I do NOT feel that Obama would pass a background check to be hired as a janitor to work at the white house.
This is our Country, we know that Hillary, will NOT let us down. Hillary will be a President for all of the People of the USA. Hillary's Camp need to speak up to wrong doings, by Obama , show us exactly what's going on behind the scenes, with Obama. There is NO way that most of us, who loves America, will stand behind Obama, because when you insult America, you insult all of us..
This is the real Obama. These short video's take only a minute to watch. Make up your own minds.
1- Click here: You Tube - Obama Communist Flag In Office!
2- Click here: You Tube - Obama and the National Anthem
3- Click here: Media Matters - Hannity guest on Obama's church: Its "scary doctrine" is "something that you'd see in more like
4- Click here- Trinity United Church of Christ
If Castro and Che Guevara are your hero's and you love Cuba's Flag more than the American FLAG, Obama, oh drama, than you and your Un- Patriotic wife, Michelle should go, and live in Cuba. Lets see if they buy your dreams and your fiction.
"
FellowAmerican wrote on Mar 7, 2008 2:17 PM:
Now we know that the NAFTA promise came from the Clinton campaign, her campaign actually called the Canadian government and not Obama’s people. Hillary Clinton’s people called the Canadian government and assured them that her talk about NAFTA should be “taken with a gain of salt”, that nothing will change with NAFTA. Knowing all this Hillary had the nerve to try to put Obama’s in that very position, can she be anymore deceitful than that. Hillary Clinton is trying to switch the blame to someone else for what she and her people did. For the ones who believe in the Bible, The ninth commandment states “Thou shall not bear false witness” or for those who do not believe do not “perpetrate a fraud” (lie) on someone else. Hillary Clinton has now lied in the worse possible way by blaming others for what she did. If Hillary Clinton were in a court of law, she would have committed perjury. Does Hillary Clinton even know how to be truthful? Let’s see how much press this receives it most likely will not receive half the press as Senator Obama did. STOP THE LIES HILLARY!!! Ask yourselves my fellow Americans, what has Hillary really done for America. Let us go down the list: NAFTA, The Iraq War, Whitewater Gate, Racial Jokes, etc.. Let me reiterate what I said earlier, “My fellow Americans, let us unite not be drawn apart.” Check out the video http://youtube.com/watch?v=jjXyqcx-mYY . My GOD Bless you.
The Iraq war
Over 300 US lives lost (died) No cost can cover 1 American life let alone over 3,000
About $1,000,000,000,000 spent
• Enough money to give Americans 1,000,000 jobs at $75,000 each
• Free healthcare to over 50,000,000 Americans
• Feed every American
• Many other things beneficial for Americans
• Help put America into a recession.
NAFTA
Record job lost
• Also, help put America into a recession.
• Record job lost
"
John P. wrote on Mar 7, 2008 2:47 PM:
* Obama is committed to ensuring Social Security is solvent and viable for the American people, now and in the future. Obama will be honest with the American people about the long-term solvency of Social Security and the ways we can address the shortfall. Obama will protect Social Security benefits for current and future beneficiaries alike. And he does not believe it is necessary or fair to hardworking seniors to raise the retirement age. Obama is strongly opposed to privatizing Social Security.
* Obama will eliminate all income taxation of seniors making less than $50,000 per year. This will provide an immediate tax cut averaging $1,400 to 7 million seniors and relieve millions from the burden of filing tax returns.
* After reports that lobbyists, but not the American people, received information about the most unsafe nursing homes in the country, Barack Obama demanded the Department of Health and Human Services release that information to the public. Following Obama's letter, the names of care facilities cited for unsafe care were released to the public. Obama's efforts follow his successful efforts to make nursing home information public and strengthen elder abuse laws. "
Carrier wrote on Mar 7, 2008 4:42 PM:
If you indeed utter only the truth and do your research as you claim, you'd know the term "Big House" as in reference to a residence is a racial one. One refers to the Big House on the plantation and those slaves serving in it as house n-words. To use the term in reference to a black presidential canidate was racist. You have every right to say that. But you hurt any arguement you make by using terms like that.
Yes, Jimmy Buffett. I'd rather see him there than any of these others. The media and money gave us these three canidates. Actually I'd like to see Condi run. She has 100 times more going for her than either Hillary or Barack. And McCain needs to retire and go to the old sailor's home. "
Ford wrote on Mar 7, 2008 5:06 PM:
Because it is working!!!
So, all you Clinton supporters, get in there and get that mud flying! Obama is just too clean. Who does he think he is? Walking the high road! What's he covering up? We like our politicians down and dirty! It's certainly working for Hillary! Check Ohio and Texas! Dirt at work.
Besides Hillary has all the experience! She's named Post Offices, and.........well, .....other Post Offices, ......
and,.......well, .....you know what I mean! She was "there" when Bill was doing all those presidential things. She got to travel to some other countries, and even met some of their leaders. See!?
Hillary has been there, and seen a lot! I can understand that. I mean, I was at the birth of all my children, and saw how the whole birthing process goes!! ........Holy spit, .... I'm a MOTHER!! ....... I KNOW how it all works! ...... Ask me a question, I'll tell you all about it!! ......... I'm a QUALIFIED MOTHER!!
So, there it is,....... Hillary is QUALIFIED to be president! ...... She saw it all! ...End of argument! Hush up and get out there and vote ...... For the Qualified candidate!
And we know who that is!! "
MARYLOU J. wrote on Mar 7, 2008 5:25 PM:
"
Inga wrote on Mar 7, 2008 5:33 PM:
Bill Clinton was one of the best Presidents America ever had and left office with a balanced budget plus a surplus.
Both of them are well liked and respected around the world.
However , she is running on her own merits , therefore stop bashing her because of something her husband did , almost a decade ago.
Hillary Clinton is a fighter and a woman of substance.
Obama is all cheap talk.
"
john wrote on Mar 7, 2008 6:23 PM:
john m wrote on Mar 7, 2008 6:24 PM:
john m wrote on Mar 7, 2008 7:40 PM:
Ash wrote on Mar 7, 2008 9:22 PM:
" REZKO" .... and
" SAMANTHA POWER's secrets about OABAMA's plan to not end way by 2009" ... and
" NAFTA - Canada" ...
"
janit d. wrote on Mar 7, 2008 11:48 PM:
What sort of proud would that be? Proud of America like...Mrs. Obama maybe?
Who said in her "victory speech" the night her husband won MY Wisconsin open primary (with the HELP of a LOT of Republican crossover that he WON'T get come November, so he'll LOOSE the state Bill Clinton won...twice)
that this is the first time in her adult life Michelle Obama has been proud of her country?
If she'd said THAT a day sooner about rural Wisconsin (where many small towns have buried their National Guardsmen!) she would not have been GIVING a...victory speech. We won't vote for Obama...again...in rural Wisconsin.
Mrs McCain shot back in HER victory speech that night that she WAS proud of HER country.
The next day I got a myspace bulletin from an obamacrat titled "Mrs. McCain is Proud of America"
I opened it to find a photo posted there of...a lynching.
"If I am the nominee of this party, I will not allow us to be distracted by the same politics that seeks to divide us with false charges and meaningless labels. In this campaign, we will not stand for the politics that uses religion as a wedge, and patriotism as a bludgeon.
Obama said that.
But the Ohio voters who declined to fall for him last Tuesday are now being called racists by obamacrats all over the internet as if that could their...only...reason to NOT vote for him...
Hello?
(Overheard Asides to Canada over NAFTA maybe?)
(Now a democrat has been accused in THIS thread of being racist...too.)
As for the Texans...an obamacrat posted this at one of Hillary's space pages:
"you idiots are either brain dead or ignorant. Hillary has no chance of winning against John Mccain in November. I'm not surprise she won Texas due to all the ignorant mexicans who voted for her. Most of these morons don't know how to read or speak english."
Yes...The Obamas are really bringing us all...together.
Bill Clinton managed to get...a few things...done for this country despite being (unsuccessfully impeached) for what "the meaning of is is"
(but, of course, what the Clinton's suffered as our First Couple for eight years pales compared to Obama being roughed up on...Fox News.)
And, I guess, considering that we have maybe 20 years tops to turn around global warming, and far less to achieve World Peace and End Poverty and Fight AIDS and Bird Flu) we can pause for eight years to consider at exhausting lengths the...racial...implications of the term Big House.
(and every other word and/or expression in the (racist!) websters dictionary)
After all we will have to tread very carefully to not offend the feelings of The First Black Family...
We should honor ALL of Our First Families, right?
Unless their name is...Clinton.
... "
janitt dott wrote on Mar 8, 2008 12:19 AM:
What sort of proud would that be? Proud like Mrs. Obama, maybe?
Who said in her "victory" speech the night her husband won MY Wisconsin primary (with the help of a LOT of Republican crossover that he WON'T get come November so he will LOOSE the state Bill Clinton won...twice)
That this was the first time in her adult life that Michelle Obama has been proud of her country.
If she'd said THAT a day sooner about rural Wisconsin (where many small towns have buried National Guardsmen) she would not have been GIVING a victory speech.
We won't vote Obama again in...rural Wisconsin.
Mrs. McCain shot back in HER victory speech that SHE was proud of HER country!
The next day I got a bulletin at Myspace from an obamacrat titled "Mrs McCain is proud of her country"
I opened it to find a photo posted there of a...lynching.
"If I am the nominee of this party I will not allow us to be distracted by the same politics that seeks to divide us with false charges and meaningless lables. In this campaign, we will not stand for the politcs that uses religion as a wedge
and patriotism as a bludgeon."
Obama said that.
But Ohio voters who declined to vote for him last Tuesday are being called RACISTS by obamcrats all over the net. As if that could be their ONLY reason to reject him.
Hello?
(Overheard asides to Canada over NAFTA maybe?)
Now a democrat has been labled racist in THIS thread...too.
As for the Texans...an obamacrat posted this at on of Hillary's space pages:
"You idiots are either brain dead or ignorant. Hillary has no chance of winning against John Mccain in November. I'm not surprise she won Texas due to all the ignorant mexicans who voted for her. Most of these morons don't know how to read or speak english."
Yes...The Obamas are really bringing us all...together.
Bill Clinton managed to get a...few...things done for this country despite being (unsuccesfully) impeached for "what the meaning of is...is"
Which seems sort of...petty...now, doesn't it considering what the NEXT president did.
But, of course, what the Clintons suffered as our First Couple for eight year pales compared to Barack getting roughed up for a cycle or two on Fox News.
And I guess, considering we have all of 20 years to turn around Global Warming (and far less to achieve World Peace and End Poverty and Fight AIDS and Bird Flu) we can pause for...eight years...to consider the racial implications of the expression Big House.
(and every OTHER term in the RACIST Webster's Dictionary)
After all what could be MORE important than the easily offended feelings of The First Black Couple.
We should honour ALL of Our First Families, right?
Unless their name is...Clinton.
... "
John Mac wrote on Mar 8, 2008 12:37 AM:
IF-You don't see any problem with a clearly racist church (www.tucc.org)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZXeNk7H3u4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8YmQUqj15g&NR=1
IF-You don't think there's anything wrong with a "non-negotiable commitment to AFRICA" (as opposed to the US) and Obama having DUAL CITIZENSHIP US/KENYA
IF- you don't think there's anything weird about OBAMA's links with a first cousin (Mr. Odinga of KENYA) whose SUPPORTERS set fire to a church burning 100 women & children alive.
IF-- you don't have any problems with those things then I guess:
Rezko,
plagiarism,
the $200,000 pay increase Mrs. Obama rcd. after her husband became Senator -for the same job (Chicago Sun Times) or
bill-jacking ("Obama & Me" Todd Spivak, Houston Press) &
NAFTA-gate
WILL PROBABLY NOT CONCERN YOU EITHER.
But sooner or later, I think you will find, yours is a minority view.
PEOPLE WILL CARE--- and Obama will be done
"
curly hair wrote on Mar 8, 2008 5:41 AM:
Grace wrote on Mar 8, 2008 6:22 AM:
andy wrote on Mar 8, 2008 7:15 AM:
just one example is here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23524621#23510589
"
Reader wrote on Mar 8, 2008 7:54 AM:
During the Feb 19th debates in Ohio Senator Obama who also serves as Chair of the subcommittee that has oversight over NATO admitted he has not held one single substantive hearing to figure out what the U.S can do to have a stronger presence with Nato in Afghanistan.
Obama admitted it was true stating it was because his responsibilities as chair began at the same time he started running for President. So while hundreds of thousand of our young men and women are at great risk and being killed in Afghanistan Obama’s admission that he was too busy running for president clearly proves he is not only NOT ready to be president, but someone should question his position as a senator as well.
The day after Senator Carl Levin (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee noted that Senator Clinton has introduced more legislation to address the problems facing wounded service members than any other Senator, including The Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act (accomplished while running her presidential race).
Vote wisely! "
L.K. wrote on Mar 8, 2008 8:05 AM:
CURRENT ARTICLE
“Professor Obama’s Political Plagiarism”
By SusanUnPC on February 13, 2008 at 7:51 PM
BLOOMBERG TELEVISION’s “Money & Politics.”
The quote is from the “Dollars and Sense” segment with Gene Sperling and Kevin Hassett:
The fact is that Obama’s [economic] plan today is the most shameless piece of potential plagiarism that I have ever seen. He basically took Clinton’s words and Clinton’s policies and called them his own. If I were a professor I’d give him an F and try to get him kicked out of school for something this terrible…If I were on the Clinton team, I’d be prepping memos.
Kevin A. Hassett, Senior Fellow and Director of Economic Policy Studies, American Enterprise Institute:
“Those covering Senator Obama’s economic speech in Wisconsin today could be forgiven if it felt like deja vu all over again. Voters may ask themselves that if Senator Obama cannot produce his own ideas on the campaign trail, how will he solve new problems as President?
His “new” proposal to create 5 million green collar jobs was proposed by Hillary on November 5, 2007.
This is not the first time we’ve noted problems with Mr. Obama’s weak or “borrowed” economic plans.
See entire article here:
http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/02/13/professor-obamas-political-plagiarism/
"
Bob in PT wrote on Mar 8, 2008 8:06 AM:
http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/January-1993/Vote-of-Confidence/
In short:
-He is not a Muslim, he is a Christian.
-He worked as a lawyer for community organizations instead of for big corporations like Sen. Clinton.
-Rezko donated money to Obama, Bush, and Bill Clinton among others to try to influence politicians. Obama did him no favors.
-He has detailed plans on all issues on his web site. (He was once labeled "all substance and no style").
Come on people, dig for the truth and don't fall for that negative advertising. We need hope and change both in this country. "
Rachelle wrote on Mar 8, 2008 8:45 AM:
Kevin Texas wrote on Mar 8, 2008 8:55 AM:
Windriver wrote on Mar 8, 2008 9:40 AM:
DS wrote on Mar 8, 2008 9:57 AM:
Fletcher wrote on Mar 8, 2008 11:13 AM:
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Still shivering wrote on Mar 8, 2008 6:48 PM:
Wy_oldtimer wrote on Mar 10, 2008 10:44 AM:
Maybe Hillary will bring back another Anti-Wyoming Babbit look alike, think alike "
Veronica wrote on Mar 12, 2008 1:13 PM:
Sandra wrote on Mar 12, 2008 2:47 PM:
HA HA wrote on Mar 13, 2008 5:03 AM:
Doc wrote on Mar 13, 2008 5:08 AM:
So wee have it either a leader of terrorism of Hillary, ummmm I'll go for the terrorism, at least I know where he coming from. "
Denise wrote on Mar 13, 2008 7:55 AM:
Neither of them have any real, credible experience. Name the major legisilation that they have authored...cricket, cricket.
Were they white males with these "credentials" would anyone even know their names? The answer is a resounding NO. "
Aaron wrote on Mar 13, 2008 10:27 AM:
Is your home intact? Do you have bread on your plate? Does late night television still come on predictably? Can you still hit the mall at any time of your liking and purchase designer jeans for less than $30 bucks?
Get a grip, and try to see the world as it is, not as you wish it to have been or wish it to be now. Your hate is blinding you.
What did Clinton do to "rebuild" America? He largely left things alone and let the policies of Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush continue to carry us to new successes. Clinton, like his wife, didn't have one clue and the only things he touched he shouldn't have, like Ms. Lewinski. "
Nathan wrote on Mar 13, 2008 3:41 PM:
Watching Bill and Hillary is a front row seat to a train wreck. Great fun. "
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