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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
When is the Wright time for Hillary?

Hillary Clinton said she finally spoke out on the Rev. Jeremiah Wright controversy Tuesday because she was asked a direct question by the Pittsburgh Tribune Review and simply answered it. Clinton said if her pastor had said the things Wright said, she would have left the church.

But she doesn’t always answer a direct question. The day before, I had this exchange with Clinton when she visited the Philadelphia Daily News editorial board.

 

In your opinion, should Rev. Wright’s controversial remarks and Sen. Obama’s relationship with him, are those relevant to his fitness to serve as President?

Clinton: I think that’s up to voters to decide. I mean voters have to draw their own conclusions about that like we do about everything we do.What do you think?
I’m going to leave that up to voters. 

Could it be it was time to talk about Wright because the simmering controversy over her 1996 Bosnia landing had bubbled into the mainstream media, and she needed to change the subject? Just a thought.

Posted by dave davies @ 11:19 AM  Permalink | 16 comments
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Posted 11:27 AM, 03/26/2008
bernadette
I think her timing was just a way to avoid her own problems with credibility (Bosnia sniper fire that never happened). She truly is the Tonya Harding of this campaign - . By the way, check out Roland Martin's article on cnn.com today re: Bill Clinton and Gov Rendell and their past praise of Farrakhan (in the context of how associations don't always define who we are). Obama is patriotic, wise, and of good character, no matter what the Clinton campaign tries to do.
Posted 11:37 AM, 03/26/2008
kisia
Check out Hillary's pastor:http://www.uticaod.com/homepage/x1637676857
Posted 12:33 PM, 03/26/2008
AZForObama
Hey Billary! If Obama should be held accountable for Rev. Wright's association with Farrahkan, shouldn't you also be held accountable for your husbands glowing praise and participation for Farrahkan's Million Man March?
Posted 12:53 PM, 03/26/2008
amolison
If Hillary Clinton misspoke about her landing in Bosnia due to being sleep deprived, what will she be like at 3:00 in the morning when the red phone rings?
Posted 01:18 PM, 03/26/2008
Tanksleyd
The "Women's Rally" and a history of being friendly with Feminists. Good thing (For Hilary) it's Obama from Chicago and not Daly.
Posted 01:46 PM, 03/26/2008
jpb
"Misspeaking" would happen once. When you do it four times on four separate occasions, it's a lie.
Posted 01:50 PM, 03/26/2008
kathylynn
Even though Billary's campaign is a !@**!! trainwreck, if the okie doke comes to pass and she manages to snatch a victory, democrats simply can't vote for McCain. He's not even a viable candidate. Let's not cut off our noses to spite our faces. This is heartbreaking after forty years!!! Barack the vote!!!
Posted 01:52 PM, 03/26/2008
Catherine S
Hillary is a disgrace to women. I'm so glad that Bosnian "slip" came out because we all sensed she was not to be trusted and now we have proof. What I really want to say is: LIAR, LIAR, PANTSSUIT ON FIRE!!!!!!
Posted 02:15 PM, 03/26/2008
John Joe
Why did the Philadelphia Inquirer bury Hilliary's Bosnia lies on page 8? Doesn't the newspaper realize how she has insulted every soldier who has ever been under enemy fire? Isn't she trying to steal an honor that she does not deserve? How can she ever be accepted as a Commander in Chief? John Joe
Posted 02:39 PM, 03/26/2008
Tanksleyd
Let's face it, if they allow this to be printed, The New York Times is pro-liberal and The Inquirer is pro-Hilary.
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Posted 03:24 PM, 03/26/2008
Tanksleyd
See what I mean.
Posted 08:06 PM, 03/26/2008
lexus817
She will do and say anything to get the media off her so call "misspoken" when indeed it was MISLEADING on her so call experience.
Posted 09:52 PM, 03/26/2008
IG
Of course, she was trying to distract Media away from Bosnia. Obama is guilty only by association. He himself condemned the remark. In case of Bosnia, it is Hillary's own doing. At any rate, she throws many people under the bus. To her, Rev Wright or anyone else would be just one more to be disposed of when they get in the way.
Posted 12:34 AM, 03/27/2008
Shari
Hillary supporters: a must see video: go to Google and type in "Peter Paul Clinton Utube" go to utube and watch all the peter paul clinton videos. Then share with your family and friends. Enjoy.
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