Hillary Clinton Says Watch "Saturday Night Live" To See Press Biases Toward Me

Attempting to reassure anxious donors, Hillary Rodham Clinton on Sunday outlined a road map she said she will follow to beat Barack Obama in the Ohio and Texas primaries March 4...

...Clinton blamed her woes in part on unfair press coverage but said she believed Obama had come under increased media scrutiny in recent days. She urged the group to watch the latest episode of "Saturday Night Live," which featured a skit mocking last Thursday's CNN debate as little more than a love fest for Obama.

"People are starting to say, 'Hey, you know, we've got two candidates. We've been a little more focused on one than the other in terms of asking hard questions. Let's start looking at both of them. The voters of this country deserve to have a real election,'" she said.

Comments

[DanOregon]

That Hillary is encouraging people to watch SNL is proof that she hates America.

[AZDemocrat500]

You are not serious, get away from your computer.

[polcomm]

Everyone on this Board should be reading Geraldine Ferraro's op-ed piece in the NY Times today. What that basically says, and she is correct, that at the biggest percentage only about 30% of rank and file Democrats have voted in the Primary. The rest are independents and Republicans who can vote either way. At the most Obama has received 15 to 20% of the real Democratic vote so far. That is not the majority of Democrats, especially in the States that do not have a Primary. Hillary has won all the major Democratic states as well, including Florida (remember Florida?) and Michigan. Obama cannot win a national election and he will lose to McCain big time. This photo that has caused so much response from the Obamanistas (the one sent to the Drudge Report), you bet the Republicans want Obama to the be the nominee, Hillary has beat them before, it will so much easier to beat Obama, that is why Fox has nothing but praise for Obama, and this is someone who can get applause from blowing his nose. That is why he will crash in the general election. I hope all the "people who love hope, unity and change," will be able to deal with a McCain presidency and Obama losing probably 35 to 40 states, at the least. The left will take care of the Democratic party like Rove can only dream about. The Republicans must be laughing to themselves that the left wing of the Democratic party has done it again (1972) and damaged their chances for the White House like no Republican could, and it's all self inflicted.

[amiblueyoubet]

Weak argument.

[accountability]

I find it ironic that Obama and his campaign want the rules followed in relation to Forida and Michigan and want the rules broken where the Super Delegates are concerned.

[BatedBreath]

There are no rules for superdelegates, accountability. That's the point. They can vote for whomever they want regardless and can get together to decide as a group or decide individually.

If the clintons win the nomination for any reason beside the rank and file popular vote without Fl and MI, there will be an irreparable rift in the Democratic party.

[peskyliberal]

Please!! Clinton "won" Michigan because she was the only one on the ballot. I would have one Michigan to if I was the only person on the ballot.

Plus, why would Republicans want to run against Obama when polls shows him beating McCain?

[AZDemocrat500]

Polls in February! Just wait until the Republicans start with the attacks and then we will start seeing how quickly is negatives will rise. The MSM has given him a pass.

[martinchill]

"Obama cannot win a national election and he will lose to McCain big time."

yawn.

[Nancyann]

This is a lot of bull shit. You make a rule and you play by the rule for the entire campAign. You don't change a rule so that you can TRY TO STEAL THE NOMINATION. H. Clinton is desperate and her scorched earth politics will do her in I pray...

[kellygrrrl]

I am a little concerned that so many of Hillary's supporters are saying that the use of the term BITCH is OK. The argument being that we neutralize that word. I have a hard time believing that inserting terms like bitch and f*g and n!99er into the American lexicon is making us a better society and culture. I am mortified when I hear my 14 y/o daughter and her friends call eachother bitch and some of these other words. When I correct them, they look like they understand, but feel like it's OK because everyone says these words -- apparently they are a "term of endearment" rather than an insult. It just seems wrong to me.

[Bobleblah1]

Barack is defending himself from all sides.
Republicans are attacking his wife who isn't even running for office. While Hillary attacks him about bullshit lines in speeches. Yet it remains a surprise to Hillary that the questions Obama is being asked, seem too easy?

I think the truth is just too much for Hillary to own. If you make decisions for political expediency you expose yourself to charges of having no core beliefs. Barack Obama on the other hand, didn't create NAFTA, he didn't authorize the use of force against Iraq, and he didn't vote yes on Kyle/Lieberman.
He has kept faith with those who elected him on every major issue we face. The war, the economy, ethics, and tax breaks for Britney spears.
I dont know about you, but to me it seems kind of hard to make the questions seem tough, to a guy who set the standard by which the exam was written.

[Jazz42]

Great response.
You are right on the money.
(Bobleblahl)

[OkieMon]

will the neocons attack obama because he had a polygamist father and because obama has not made an effort to befriend his many brothers and sisters?

[Jazz42]

You need to lat off the KOOL-ADE
(OkieMon)
Typical paid TROLL.

[Zugernaut]

This is proof only that SNL sucks and has for a long time. Jesus, this is unfunny stuff.

[Lostskeleton]

I know people love their canidate and all, but can we get real as Democrats. Listen, it is becoming painfully obvious to me that the longer this drags out, the worst it is for the party. Even with Ohio (maybe) and Rhode Island (definitely) wins by Hillary along with Vermont (definitely) and Texas (maybe not popular vote but he win net more delegates) wins by Obama, Obama is going to be the damn nominee. So, Hillary and her supporters are in effect wishing for the worst case scenerio for the Democrats.­..a brokered convention. Doesn't it seem obvious that Hillary, even with a possible split decision on March 4th should pack it up. Even with a Kentucky (probable) and West Virginia (if she wins Ohio, definite) win, she is still looking at loses at all of the remaining states including two (Wyoming and Mississippi) that fall between the Big March 4 primaries and Pa. Now, PA is no guarantee for Clinton because of Philadelphia. She simply cannot win. I just do not see the silver lining in all of this? Someone help me with the logic of dragging the party over the coals?

[SmootyBooty]

No logic. It's called hubris...

[ahazydelirium]

Contrary to how you paint the picture, you seem to neglect the reality that nearly half of the Democratic Party supports Hillary. To say that she is somehow destroying the party by continuing her run slaps the faces of all those who have supported, do support, and will continue to support her.

[Nancyann]

You forget that over 45 % of the American people said they would NEVER VOTE FOR HER. You can't win with just Democrat votes and she gets no independents and Republicans and certainly not all the Democrats.

I hope you get very lonely in your continued support of her. She is a lackluster Senator who didn't get much of anything done because she was so busy pandering and as.... kissing

[accountability]

Do you think they care ahazydelirium?
they were asking her to get out before New Hampshire. (and after)They were frothing the Hate Hillary at the beginning of the campaign, during, they will after as they did before.
This is the proof that nothing will change because THEY won't. They seem to think Obama will get to Washington and will >then> begin the change... but why can't we see it now?Why is the change happening from these people who "believe in" him. I don't see it.
I see more of the same and that is disheartening.
They are not about unity. They have done nothing but use divisiveness and they will continue to do so. They are about hate. So what is going to change?

As far as Hillary quitting?
It isn't any consideration of the party... if the situation were reversed they would be rioting at any suggestion that Obama quit.

OH FOR GOD SAKES.
It just showed that the DRUDGE REPORT are the ones to post the picture and said an unidentified source from the Clinton camp.

Since when do we believe the Drudge Report?
Its like the damn maddrassa story which was proven to be a right wing crap.

these people are insane and they will stop at nothing to smear Clinton. And I'm not only talking about the right wing.

[accountability]

NO, we are not wishing. Some of us know she probably not win... but so what.
She needs to come out swinging now, not for herself but for America. She needs to stop walking on eggs... which she finally did yesterday.­.. and force Obama to answer for his policies, his positions, his full record which has changed in a remarkably short time from a liberal progressive one to a centrist one. And he should be pushed about his tactics. He admitted that the race card crap about Bill and the LBJ/MLK crap came from his own surrogates when Russert pressed him with 4 pages of proof from his campaign..­. filled with notations, talking points, and how to get it out.... which was shocking in itself that Russert pressed him. He should be made to answer for his neo-con talking points in attacking Hillary and his constant distortions in his attacks.

I wouldn't be surprised if the new picture going around is from his camp... where the hell would the Clinton camp get the picture.

And you know what else hs should answer for... the DLC backing him, funding him for his Illinois run and his US Senate run and his membership in the DLC which is the anti liberal wing of the Democratic party and has adopted many of the Republican ideas of sink or swim for the poor, the have nots.

Maybe he should have to answer for the hatefulness of his supporters on the Progressive blogs too, after all you all are a reflection of your candidate. If you doubt the preponderance of hate by Obama supporters pick a thread, any thread and count it up. Don't be afraid.
Admittedly there are some Clinton supporters, and it is increasing in their frustration and being the butt of constant abuse by you people are lashing out. But on the whole they have been pretty much asking for civility or pointing out why they are voting for Hillary or not voting for Obama only to be abused. Even Obama supporters get bashed if they dare to defend her from the thugs.

No, Hillary should not quit. She should show her strength, her toughness and stop walking on eggs. That is the only way that Obama can show us he haves what it takes and what we will be getting.

Shame on you indeed. Shame on your UnAmerican suggestion that she should just give up.

Are you a man?
would you quit?
would you be suggesting Obama quit if the situation were reversed?
I think not.

Obama should start running on his strengths rather on his distortions of Hillary.
His message of hope and change is great, I loved it and supported him. But his tactics are not change and I can not support that.
It is politics of usual.

[MegWe]

Again - you never supported him. Your tone is total "Clintonista" Stop lying.

[willshirea]

Every vote should count...I reiterate.

What concerns me most are those ready and willing to end this competition before "we the people" have ALL had a chance to use our voice. Regardless of what many project the inevitable outcome to be, is it truly democratic to shut down the polls before everyone votes?

Isn't relevancy one of the reasons many states opted to move their primaries up on the calendar. In "our" democracy every vote should count (ie. popular vote vs. electoral college; popular vote vs. delegate vote).

With a popular vote spread of less than 5%, does it make sense to end this race prematurely? What kind of example does this provide to the next generation, those aspiring U.S. citizens and growing democracies around the world? How does this make our democracy legitimate?


Real Clear Politics
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/democratic_vote_count.html

2/24/08
Popular vote
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Obama - 10,300,410
Clinton - 9,375,213
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Total - 19,675,623

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Difference of - 925,197 or 4.7%

U.S. citizens from 15 states have not yet had a chance to caste their ballot.

[nieddu]

Good news guys, there are a lot of new polls out today, Obama is going to win Texas and Vermont handily, Ohio is going to be close, Hillary may win the state by a very small margin it will depend on how many independents and republicans show up, RI is too much corrupted by the old democratic machine, so I'll give that to Hillary as a consolation price. Hopefully Hillary will do the right thing and yield the nomination to Obama next Tuesday night.

[BeyondGoodAndEvil]

Clinton is delusional if she thinks the beliefs of a few SNL bitches (the new black apparently) constitute the beliefs of ordinary Americans.

Considering Clinton had the most money, the biggest campaign machinery behind her, has had the most press coverage of any candidate, had an ex-President campaigning for her, and was considered the anointed and inevitable candidate touted by the MSM, her claims of unfair media bias and coverage are ludicrous and self pitying.

She has run her campaign so shoddily, tactlessly, fiscally irresponsibly and inefficiently, it's a wonder there are any voters left who would pick Clinton over Obama.

[doug108]

I thought Tina Fey did everything short of coming right out and endorsing Hillary, on Weekend Update.

[BeyondGoodAndEvil]

I thought that's exactly what she did!

[SmootyBooty]

She did and so did Amy Poehler.

[hydenorhare]

It's not true that Obama doesn't have documented positions. His domestic policy costs an s'load of money and his foreign policy is based on "hope".

But it's no different for Hillary.

It's true that Obama has not been asked any penetrating questions about those positions.

But it's no different for Hillary.

She just whines more than Obama and she's trying more schtick to see what sticks.

One thing is STILL for certain, though, and we've begun to see it emerge ...

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"No matter who comes up against McCain the media will turn on him. McCain will be left wondering why they don't love him any more ... although we've known all along what would happen.

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"Relax.No matter which one of them gets the nomination you all will think EVERY challenge to either one in the general will be sexist or racist.

It's what Democratics do ... directly or through their press enablers.

posted 01/12/2008 at 16:22:16"

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posted 02/07/2008 at 19:56:40"

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[ultramagnetic]

So Saturday Night Live is now a critial Media watchdog? lol. Damn she's lost her mind.

[realitybase]

Jeeez, you're right.

The less time time her campaign focuses on SNL comedy, there better off we all will be.

[bowloforanges]

In the October episode of SNL that Brian Williams of MSNBC hosted there was a skit in which Williams opened a presidential-debate by telling the Democratic candidates several times that Sen. Hillary Clinton will appear in the center of the stage, since "all of us in the media want her to be the nominee!" The skit also stated that she would get a 15-minute interview to herself before the event started, since the media so favored her.

I didn't hear Ms. Clinton complaining about "press bias" then.

[jungpatawan]

Hey, Tina Fay did a full-frontal endorsement of Hillary Clinton during the weekend update section, and Amy Pohler seemed to be right there with her. No word-mincing, no fun-poking, just a girl-power vote-for-Hil mini-rant.

Watching Saturdy Night Live live on Saturday night, I thought: huh, that's cool. Too little, too late, but that Tina Fay sure is hot. I'd vote for her in my polling place, IYKWIM. And that Amy Pohler, I'd like to ... well, I'm sure she's heard that over a million billion times. Gee, this scotch smells teriffic. Hey, look, Mike Huckabee! I think I'll watch "Across the Universe" again. I'll bet Hillary will be pleased with SNL.

Then I switched it off and watched "Across the Universe," again. While swilling Scotch.

But like Goldmember with Austin Powers endlessly turning down pancake/fumatory combinations, I can see there is no pleasing Hillary.

Sister Mary President.

JP

[mcnairbo]

So why don't you link to SNL so we can see the skit for ourselves, does she have a point???