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...this is what's on hillary's website this morning.
stay classy, onemadson.
Hillary 2008 - Flying Monkey Squadron 283
by campskunk on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:18:53 AM PDT
is probably having an "Oh, s*it" moment in private, and working closely with her strategists to neutralize any Gore threat should it arise.
by corvo on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:26:11 AM PDT
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"I've waited all my life for a Republican Barack Obama. Now he shows up and he's a Democrat." - Frank Luntz
by The Termite on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:27:27 AM PDT
perhaps my humor isn't for everyone but you can be damn sure the clinton penn team aren't happy with today's headlines.
by onemadson on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:28:43 AM PDT
of the Clinton campaign that much more impressive.
"As God is my witness, I thought wingnuts could fly".
by Niniane on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:44:37 AM PDT
he does that and the Environment will be in big trouble: no one will believe that he actually thinks it's in trouble anymore.
Flowers Bloom for my Ex - though Honeybees are pretty cool too.
by Yoshi En Son on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:46:08 AM PDT
would have the same effect?
by oysterface on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 09:27:52 AM PDT
she beats him by a wide margin.
Hillary Clinton's Liberal Ranking http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/8/10/122232/619
by tigercourse on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:34:13 AM PDT
then perhaps they are doing high fives in the clinton offices today and hoping Al jumps in. I've been wrong before about how Clinton and Penn think.
by onemadson on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:39:50 AM PDT
support from Edward and Obama, and assure her completely of the Nomination. I love Gore but I really hope he stays out of this
"I served my country. I played High School Football!" -Al Bundy
by magi on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:45:55 AM PDT
he'd rise to the top or near the top instantly after entering the race, should he go ahead and do so. Yes, that means that the race becomes a two way race. However, he would have as much chance if not greater chance of winning the nomination than HRC. Please see the link I gave below.
Evan Bayh is a McCain/Lieberman clone.
by NeuvoLiberal on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 09:05:33 AM PDT
their candidate (like myself) and would not change unless said candidate dropped out. I would wager that I'm not alone on this.
by magi on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 09:11:15 AM PDT
"how would you vote if Gore entered the race", then Gore seems to be able to pull ahead of HRC as we saw in MI and NH polls that asked questions phrased that way.
by NeuvoLiberal on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:49:29 AM PDT
Just because a wonderful, dedicated Democrat and progressive leader like Gore might enter the race does not mean she is somehow going to concede the race. She brings a great deal to the table.
In fact, I think Obama and Edwards are probably trying to think of ways to deal with his possibly entering. If Gore enters, it becomes a two person race. Hell, at the moment, one of the Political Markets where people make bets on who will win the Democratic nomination has Gore winning the nomination as more likely than either Obama and Edwards. If he doesn't enter, Gore's strong showing in these markets, where people put money on the line to support their predictions, underlines how weak Obama's and Edwards' chances of winning have become in many people's minds.
Taunt Hillary all you want, but is the only Democrat who could possibly survive a Gore candidacy. I would be truly happy if either won the nomination.
I live in my own little world...but it's okay. They know me here.
by John Campanelli on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:40:28 AM PDT
as well... and anyone else who hasn't already given up.
by Niniane on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:43:14 AM PDT
are also giving it much thought. But as the frontrunner, Clinton has the most to lose in my opinion.
Also, if Gore enters it certainly could improve the chances of Obama getting a VP slot if he can't win the nomination. No way Hillary picks obama as VP.
You people need to develop thicker skins. I'm not taunting hillary. I'm pointing out that things could change significantly in the near future in the dem prez race. And she has the most to lose as she is the frontrunner.
I won't get into my comments on the idea of clinton welcoming a broader debate of the issues. That is another diary.
by onemadson on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:47:51 AM PDT
I just miss the "funny".
by Niniane on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:49:35 AM PDT
by corvo on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:48:13 AM PDT
In fact, I'll bet they've already planned out Al's endorsement announcement.
HR 676 is the best health reform proposal worth my vote.
by kck on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:49:29 AM PDT
The other night. Just caught the end of it, but he was aksing her about her vote on the Iran bill, didn't hear the whole thing, then he asked her about Gore running for the nomination. She did a great job of "not" answering the question, which seems to be what she is best at. You could tell it was "not" a question she wanted to answer.
by Andy823 on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:52:01 AM PDT
of Gore winning the Nobel! I don't care a whit about her, but you have to admit that (well, I guess you don't since you didn't) she was complimentary and gracious on Countdown. Sure, she probably doesn't want him to run, but he isn't!
Any time you get a Democrat in the news as winning something and being well-regarded in the world at large, it's good for Hillary, Barack, John or any of the others. Who's the last publican to win the Nobel Peace Prize? How can it not be good for Democrats that Gore wins it?!? Be sure she's happy about this.
IF he runs (and that's a big if) she will respond to that, but for today, it's good for the entire party and she damn well knows it. That's why his picture is on her website!
A learning experience is one of those things that says, 'You know that thing you just did? Don't do that.' Douglas Adams
by dougymi on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 09:45:15 AM PDT
Why would her campaign be caught off guard by his Nobel win? They have been planning for months for this day and all it's possible repercussions.
No politician ever lost an election by underestimating the intelligence of the American public. PT Barnum, paraphrased...
by jarhead5536 on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 09:48:05 AM PDT
But whenever something like this happens, you reevaluate your options. Unless, of course, you're about to be obliterated by a hailstorm of nukes.
by corvo on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 10:09:46 AM PDT
something about an "oh shit" moment, which implies reacting to something unexpected. I fully expect that Sen. Clinton has umpteen contigency plans in place in preparation for this day, whatever VP Gore decides to do...
by jarhead5536 on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 10:55:13 AM PDT
but I say "Oh, s*it" every time my new dog pees on the carpet, even when I was expecting it.
by corvo on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 11:33:36 AM PDT
No one in the reality-based community is giving a moment's thought to a Gore "threat" in the primaries. He's not going to run. He's probably not going to endorse till the primaries are settled.
Al Gore is going to keep focusing on the work he got a Nobel friggin Peace Prize for.
The best fortress is to be found in the love of the people - Niccolo Machiavelli
by al Fubar on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 10:01:38 AM PDT
but it would be a curious act of hubris on the part of the HRC campaign to discount it entirely.
But then, hubris does seem to be the name of their game, so maybe you have a point. :-)
by corvo on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 10:11:03 AM PDT
I was critiquing earlier at myDD, suggesting that this kind of phrasing, i.e. "raising awareness" is more appropriate than the phrase "sounding alarms" that HRC used on Countdown. So, I should and do credit HRC's team for this.
by NeuvoLiberal on Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 08:59:40 AM PDT
wide narrow
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