Texas, Ohio Primaries: Clinton and Obama Make Closing Arguments

Texas, Ohio Primaries: Clinton and Obama Make Closing Arguments

AP   |   March 3, 2008 12:40 PM


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Hillary Clinton tried to manage expectations for the series of make or break primaries she faces in Texas, Ohio, Vermont and Rhode Island Tuesday.

"I'm just getting warmed up," Clinton told reporters on Monday, looking ahead to a busy day of campaign events in Ohio and Texas where polls show a close race. Her husband, former President Bill Clinton, has asserted that his wife must win both states to keep her campaign alive.

Meanwhile, Barack Obama sat for an interview with Nightline, which was previewed on Good Morning America today. He dismissed the tone of Hillary Clinton's recent national security ad, suggesting that her campaign had "gotten a little desperate" after their series of primary losses.

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Barack Obama also went after Clinton for criticizing his foreign policy experience:

"What precise foreign-policy experience is she claiming that makes her qualified to answer that telephone call at 3 a.m. in the morning?" Obama asked of the former first lady at a town-hall meeting. It was a reference to dueling television ads over who would exercise superior judgment in responding to a national emergency in the middle of the night.


Read more about tomorrow's Texas, Ohio, Vermont and Rhode Island primaries.


 
 

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- kennedy See Profile I'm a Fan of kennedy

March 04, 2008

POLL: ARG Texas and Ohio

American Research Group

Texas 3/2 - 3/3
Clinton 50, Obama 47

Ohio 3/2 - 3/3
Clinton 56, Obama 42

Hillary is up by 3 in Texas and 14 points in Ohio.

TEXAS:
Clinton leads Obama among women 60% to 38%.

Hillary Clinton leads Barack Obama among self-described Democrats 54% to 43%

Clinton leads Obama among white voters 58% to 39%(50% of likely Democratic primary voters)

OHIO:
Clinton leads among women 65% to 33%.

Clinton leads among white voters 64% to 34%(83% of likely Democratic primary voters)

Among voters age 50 years and older, Clinton leads 66% to 32%.


If these numbers would hold Hillary would win Ohio, Texas and RI ( RI is on other entry, she leads in every cat.)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:11 AM on 03/04/2008
- abot See Profile I'm a Fan of abot

Mr. Obama - tear down this FIREWALL!!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:46 PM on 03/03/2008
- gxy2008 See Profile I'm a Fan of gxy2008

Billary = Zell Miller or Joe Lieberman

What began in Texas ends in Texas. The Bush-Clinton era of politics ends tomorrow. Billary will be done and her harridan supporters will be crying.

Billary is an evil vile woman. What a *itch!!!!!!!!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:34 PM on 03/03/2008
- ZHarris See Profile I'm a Fan of ZHarris

Did you say Billary? Wata stoopid comment. Why not say Hussein?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:38 PM on 03/03/2008
- gxy2008 See Profile I'm a Fan of gxy2008

I didn't say Billary
I wrote Billary
Or cant you read?

What is stupid about it?

I like Hussein

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:40 PM on 03/03/2008
- BuffaloSoldier See Profile I'm a Fan of BuffaloSoldier

Not a Muslim....not far as she know?

She knows....Obama is member of US Senate with access to classified informaion and someone did a background check!

She knows...What church he attends, cause her crew has investigated it for dirt!

She knows...This race is about HER winning and the HELL with the american people!


    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:42 PM on 03/03/2008
- kennedy See Profile I'm a Fan of kennedy

Hillary is running for president to represent all the American people. She is not running to make Obama feel good about himself.

We support Hillary all the way to the WH. We believe in her campaign so much so that us Clinton supporters gave 35 million in Feb. That set a record. And with the hard times our country is in, that really shows how much people are inspired and want to see Hillary in the WH.

And that church that Obama attends some people consider its teachings racists.

And no one knows not even you what is in the mind of Obama. And with his wife making that unpatriotic remark about not being proud of America until now, that turned allot of people off. And it made the same people wonder where his loyaltys lie. And there is nothing you can ever do to change that. Allot of people will always wonder.

Hillary is saying what she believes but she is not a mind reader. Are you?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:57 PM on 03/03/2008
- dawlishgal See Profile I'm a Fan of dawlishgal

Hillary is running to represent her corporate pals. She and they have attempted to marginalize the progressive wing of the party many times, not the last of which was their attempt to get Howard Dean fired as head of the DNC so they could replace him with a more "centrist" figure and replace the DNC with the corporate wing, the Clintons' baby the DLC. It didn't work because Dean and his strategy won congress for the Democrats in 06 (not that anybody would notice, since Rahm Emanual had already eliminated most of the progressive candidates, and replaced them with moles who would vote for anything and everything Bushie).

I was told by a top aid to a long-time congressman that a decision was made by party higher-ups to risk the progressive vote in hopes of attracting votes from "centrists"....ie Republicans. He said the logic re the progressives was, "Who else are they going to vote for anyhow?" Nevermind that it is the progressives who do the hard work of door knocking, telephoning and manning offices. If the Clintons succeed in destroying the progressive wing does anybody SERIOUSLY think we will get any kind of decent healthcare from a leader who already takes more money from healthcare corporations than any other candidate, including Republicans.

The feminists are so simple-minded. Apparently, they think that Hillary is forced to behave like a thug in order to compete with men. For gawdssakes, I wish they would grow up and admit the truth that has been obvious for a long time....the Clintons care about nothing but their own political power. They will say and do (and have their surrogates say and do) whatever they think they have to to win the election. Witness that latest slime from HC re Obama being a muslim.

The feminists seem to think that once Hillary's need to act like a brute is over and she is safely elected, then she will revert to the decent person that is lurking somewhere deep inside of her. WAKE UP...no decent person , nobody who is capable of being redeemed, stoops to the level that the Clintons have stooped to.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:51 AM on 03/04/2008
- sebocd See Profile I'm a Fan of sebocd

Yes, and a walk through the oceans of Hillary Cilnton's soul, would scarcely get your feet wet.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:30 AM on 03/04/2008
- ZHarris See Profile I'm a Fan of ZHarris

Not a Buffalo...not as far as anyone knows...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:44 PM on 03/03/2008
- KYJurisDoctor See Profile I'm a Fan of KYJurisDoctor

Obama wins HANDS DOWN! As for Rush Limbaugh asking his listeners to vote for "Billary", don't blame me -- I do NOT listen to Rush Limbaugh!

http://OsiSpeaks.com or http://RealConservativesSpeak.com

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:25 PM on 03/03/2008
- kennedy See Profile I'm a Fan of kennedy

You Obama people have no sense of humor.

If you can't tell when Rush is full of crap how in the world do you think Obama would ever win against the republicans?

But don't worry about that though Hillary will be our next president and Obama will go down in flames.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:43 PM on 03/03/2008
- ZHarris See Profile I'm a Fan of ZHarris

I gotta sense of humor... VOTE FOR BILLARY!

Hahahahaha.

Numnutz...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:41 PM on 03/03/2008
- kellygrrrl See Profile I'm a Fan of kellygrrrl

she did not renounce / reject / denounce the endorsement of Ann Coulter. I'm she'll do the same with the Rush Limpbag endorsement. Doesn't make much sense from the semantics monitor we saw at the debate

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:38 PM on 03/03/2008
- BeyondGoodAndEvil See Profile I'm a Fan of BeyondGoodAndEvil

I think it's called "hypocrisy".

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:39 PM on 03/03/2008
- RealistDem See Profile I'm a Fan of RealistDem

I have a question. If Obama wins Texas and Vermont.....Clinton wins Ohio and Rhode Island.....but Obama gains say 10 delegates on the night can she go on? Can she spin losing delegates into a win somehow?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:24 PM on 03/03/2008
- JonStewart4President See Profile I'm a Fan of JonStewart4President

I think that Hillary might come out of this with TX, OH and RI. Problem is, that I think that the combination of all 3 won't be that much. Maybe 12-14. That means that it cuts Obama's lead to say, 155. And the next contests are in states where he'll probably do really well. So he will further ahead of her, before PA. Where she probably won't be able to win big. So he'll remain ahead. As he will until the end at Convention. Where the Superdelegates will have to put Hillary or Obama over to get to 2025. The only question is, will the Superdelegates go against the majority of the people and go with Hillary at that point, over Obama?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:36 PM on 03/03/2008
- ZHarris See Profile I'm a Fan of ZHarris

Obama picks up all 4 states. The problem is you pay attention to polls who can't accurately predict turnout.

Mark my words... After Mr. Obama picks up all 4 states, I'll be posting: HAHAHAHAHA!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:00 PM on 03/03/2008
- psfurlong356 See Profile I'm a Fan of psfurlong356

if she does stay in she will become:

VOTE

Hillary Rodham Huckabee '08

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:31 PM on 03/03/2008
- kellygrrrl See Profile I'm a Fan of kellygrrrl

she can!

I think Bill will advise her strongly on this issue.

but Al Gore, Jimmy Carter, John Edwards, Bill Richardson, Howard Dean and the rest of the Dem VIPs will ring her up for a little chit-chat. If that doesn't work, they may endorse Obama by the end of the week, that might put an end to it. I'm sure they'll give her every opportunity to salvage her Senate career

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:31 PM on 03/03/2008
- jaycasey See Profile I'm a Fan of jaycasey

If you have been concerned about America's reputation in the world and wonder which candidate would be the best for our image around the world, I recommend you read this article on Brand America at http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2008/03/03/candidates_branding/

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:24 PM on 03/03/2008
- kellygrrrl See Profile I'm a Fan of kellygrrrl

That is excellent! Thanks for sharing Jay!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:32 PM on 03/03/2008
- ZHarris See Profile I'm a Fan of ZHarris

Kelly power!! Any specific comments on this link?

I was too chicken to click it...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:50 PM on 03/03/2008
- wendytheretard See Profile I'm a Fan of wendytheretard

Convictions

Ultimately the Clintons were never charged, but 14 other persons were convicted of more than 40 crimes, including a sitting Governor who was removed from office.[33]
Jim Guy Tucker: Governor of Arkansas at the time, removed from office (fraud, 3 counts)
John Haley: attorney for Jim Guy Tucker (tax fraud)
William J. Marks Sr.: Jim Guy Tucker business partner (conspiracy)
Stephen Smith (Whitewater): former Governor Clinton aide (conspiracy to misapply funds). Bill Clinton pardoned.
Webster Hubbell: Clinton political supporter; Rose Law Firm partner (embezzlement, fraud)
Jim McDougal: banker, Clinton political supporter: (18 felonies, varied)
Susan McDougal: Clinton political supporter (multiple fraud, contempt of court) Bill Clinton pardoned.
David Hale: banker, self proclaimed Clinton political supporter: (conspiracy, fraud)
Neal Ainley: Perry County Bank president (embezzled bank funds for Clinton campaign)
Chris Wade: Whitewater real estate broker (multiple loan fraud) Bill Clinton pardoned.
Larry Kuca: Madison real estate agent (multiple loan fraud)
Robert W. Palmer: Madison appraiser (conspiracy). Bill Clinton pardoned.
John Latham: Madison Bank CEO (bank fraud)
Eugene Fitzhugh: Whitewater defendant (multiple bribery)
Charles Matthews (Whitewater): Whitewater defendant (bribery)
[edit]Tax returns

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:24 PM on 03/03/2008
- kennedy See Profile I'm a Fan of kennedy

Stop repeating republican lies. Is that all you Obama people are good for?



    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:45 AM on 03/04/2008
- BeyondGoodAndEvil See Profile I'm a Fan of BeyondGoodAndEvil

Most people already know this stuff, and I'm sure it won't change any HRC supporter's mind.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:33 PM on 03/03/2008
- psfurlong356 See Profile I'm a Fan of psfurlong356

The Clinton's are SO corrupt it doesn't phase anyone anymore...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:35 PM on 03/03/2008
- mikonyc See Profile I'm a Fan of mikonyc

Obama owns property with an indicted CHICAGO criminal........yeah for change!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:28 PM on 03/03/2008
- psfurlong356 See Profile I'm a Fan of psfurlong356

two words: due process

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:32 PM on 03/03/2008
- jogger See Profile I'm a Fan of jogger

Today Hillary announced " I have a life time of experience, JOHN MCCAIN HAS A LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCE... Barack Obama made a speech in 2002!"

Hillary the Hack is officially a fear mongering gutter politician. The problem with this statement, besides promoting John McCain, is that she still can't shake the fact that Obama made the right decision in a crucial moment while she got in bed with a Chimpanzee (who she trusted!)

And by the way, how much experience did Bill Clinton have in world politics before becoming president?

DROP OUT HILLARY!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:22 PM on 03/03/2008
- kennedy See Profile I'm a Fan of kennedy

DROP OUT OBAMA!

HIILARY SUPPORTERS WILL NEVER VOTE FOR YOU IN MASS!

YOU WILL NEVER BE PRESIDENT!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:08 AM on 03/04/2008
- gxy2008 See Profile I'm a Fan of gxy2008

Billary = Zell Miller or Joe Lieberman

What began in Texas ends in Texas. The Bush-Clinton era of politics ends tomorrow. Billary will be done and her harridan supporters will be crying.

Billary is an evil vile woman. What a *itch!!!!!!!!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:55 PM on 03/03/2008
- ZHarris See Profile I'm a Fan of ZHarris

Gee... stupid-wad has put this comment everywhere...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:57 PM on 03/03/2008
- JonStewart4President See Profile I'm a Fan of JonStewart4President

What's wrong with that statement, besides the fact that it ignores that Obama has a lifetime of experiences too and more time as an elected offical and doing community work, rather than working for say Rose Law firm, is that it also compares her fellow Dem candidate to McCain. At the end of the debate last Tuesday, Obama said that Hillary would be a better candidate than McCain for the country. But that he was a better candidate than her. Which is fine if Hillary wants to make that kind of statement on her side.

But what she did instead was unfavorably compare Obama to a Repub. McCain.

That is totally against the Party and what the country needs, if she actually cared about those things she pretends to. Because she knows that McCain won't get out of Iraq. Be pro-choice. Won't end the Bush tax cuts. She knows he won't be good for trade. So why the hell is she doing negatively comparing a fellow Dem to McCain?

Plus she's an idiot because if she manages to get the nom. she loses ot McCain in terms of experience. By a long shot.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:43 PM on 03/03/2008