Hillery, Obama, Edwards and the Democrates

In a Democratic primary, news that the Clinton campaign is funneling information to Drudge is potentially explosive-few figures inspire more liberal wrath than Drudge. (When I confronted the mole, she confirmed the connection to Drudge, but first asked for anonymity.) Still, Drudge has proved a useful tool for the campaign in framing media coverage. When it became clear that Obama had raised more first-quarter money for the primary race than Clinton had, the Clinton campaign minimized the damage by preemptively leaking its own numbers to Drudge. "Clinton Blows the Field Away" was the headline on an exclusive Drudge story claiming she had raised $36 million. Only later, with much less fanfare, did it become clear that only $19 million would count toward the Democratic primary.

The Clinton campaign has also used Drudge to go on offense. In one example, an aide confirmed that the campaign sent Drudge a link to a story in which Michelle Obama seemed to take a swipe at Hillary Clinton over Bill's infidelity. The story was presented-from Clinton to Drudge to the public-in a manner that was badly out of context, with a link to an exclusive videotape of Michelle Obama's comment. But it nevertheless dominated the news cycle for 24 hours.

okie wrote:

MM, it is probably time to find out too if it is her campaign that is spreading rumors of Obama being a Muslim.

I hope it is her campaign spreading those rumors.

Because true or not, it shows that Hillary has a religious bias against the Muslim faith.
And that is definitely not going to help her because it shows that she is a bigot.

mysteryman wrote:

okie wrote:

MM, it is probably time to find out too if it is her campaign that is spreading rumors of Obama being a Muslim.

I hope it is her campaign spreading those rumors.

Because true or not, it shows that Hillary has a religious bias against the Muslim faith.
And that is definitely not going to help her because it shows that she is a bigot.

that is one of the funniest things I've read here in a long time. Pathetic but hilarious.

How is it funny?
If she is spreading rumors that Obama is a Muslim, the question is why?
For her to even mention it shows that she is biased against Muslims.
If she wasnt, she wouldnt be mentioning his religion, no matter what that religion is.

mysteryman wrote:

How is it funny?
If she is spreading rumors that Obama is a Muslim, the question is why?
For her to even mention it shows that she is biased against Muslims.
If she wasnt, she wouldnt be mentioning his religion, no matter what that religion is.

Umm, that's a big "if", the one I bolded here ("If she is spreading rumors that Obama is a Muslim"). Do you have any indication at all to base it on, or are you just randomly speculating?

There have indeed been a lot of anonymous emails circulated about Obama supposedly being Muslim, but every report I've seen about them describes them as doing the rounds among conservative communities. So if the spreading of such rumours indicates a degree of religious bigotry, I'd suggest there's where you'd find it.

You are correct, Okie; Hillary is pulling out some lame maneuvers now that her poll numbers are slipping in early states.

Cycloptichorn

Cycloptichorn wrote:

You are correct, Okie; Hillary is pulling out some lame maneuvers now that her poll numbers are slipping in early states.

Cycloptichorn

[slapping forehead] Oh come on, cyclo. Don't fall for the trick. How many people do you think are working in these campaigns in every precinct in the US? Ya figure Okie is going to suggest that Bush is responsible for anything at all, even that which is done by his vice or cabinet ("we don't know the president knew!).

blatham wrote:

Cycloptichorn wrote:

You are correct, Okie; Hillary is pulling out some lame maneuvers now that her poll numbers are slipping in early states.

Cycloptichorn

[slapping forehead] Oh come on, cyclo. Don't fall for the trick. How many people do you think are working in these campaigns in every precinct in the US? Ya figure Okie is going to suggest that Bush is responsible for anything at all, even that which is done by his vice or cabinet ("we don't know the president knew!).

I'm thinking more of the 'Kindergarten President' attack then anything else. That wasn't some random campaigner. Also, Mark Penn has been dropping plenty of bullshit lately, as is his form.

Cycloptichorn

This is where "character" enters the equation, blatham, and I can't speak for you, but Hillary has never shown her word to have much credibility, so when she disavows this kind of stuff, who knows? This is what we will have to deal with every day with the Clintons.

Cycloptichorn wrote:

blatham wrote:

Cycloptichorn wrote:

You are correct, Okie; Hillary is pulling out some lame maneuvers now that her poll numbers are slipping in early states.

Cycloptichorn

[slapping forehead] Oh come on, cyclo. Don't fall for the trick. How many people do you think are working in these campaigns in every precinct in the US? Ya figure Okie is going to suggest that Bush is responsible for anything at all, even that which is done by his vice or cabinet ("we don't know the president knew!).

I'm thinking more of the 'Kindergarten President' attack then anything else. That wasn't some random campaigner. Also, Mark Penn has been dropping plenty of bullshit lately, as is his form.

Cycloptichorn

The kindergarten thing didn't bother me, other than that it was a poorly thought through way to make that (valid) argument.

But Penn was a dick on the cocaine thing, agreed.

I said IF as a direct response to what okie posted.
You should have read that when you read what I wrote.