Sen. Clinton Urges Democrats to Speak Up

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/02/08/D8FL4DNO6.html ^ | 2/8/06 | DEVLIN BARRETT

[Maria S]

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday accused Republicans of "playing the fear card" of terrorism to win elections and said Democrats cannot keep quiet if they want to win in November.

The New York Democrat, facing re-election this year and considered a potential White House candidate in 2008, said Republicans won the past two elections on the issue of national security and "they're doing it to us again."

She said a speech by presidential adviser Karl Rove two weeks ago showed the GOP election message is: "All we've got is fear and we're going to keep playing the fear card."

In that speech, Rove suggested Republicans can prevail in 2006 by showing Democrats had undermined terrorism-fighting efforts by questioning Bush's authority to allow wiretapping without getting court approval first.

Clinton said a convention of United Auto Workers that Democrats should not be afraid to question Bush's handling of the war.

"I take a back seat to nobody when it comes to fighting terrorism and standing up for national homeland security," she said.

Referring to fugitive al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, Clinton said, "You cannot explain to me why we have not captured or killed the tallest man in Afghanistan."

She added, "Since when has it been part of American patriotism to keep our mouths shut?"

White House spokesman Ken Lisaius responded: "It sounds like from reports that the political season is certainly starting early for some."

President Bush, he said, wants to address rising health costs, energy costs and the war in Iraq in a bipartisan way "and keep the political bomb-throwing to a minimum."

Clinton also said the Bush administration was allowing U.S. manufacturing to wither away and that the only way for workers to protect those jobs was by electing Democrats.

She was cheered by the auto workers, a few of whom shouted, "Hillary for president."

The bulk of her 30-minute speech focused on economic issues and the troubled U.S. auto industry, which is losing market share to foreign manufacturers and bracing for tens of thousands of layoffs.

Clinton said the administration has not done enough to keep America globally competitive. She urged a new long-term effort by the government and private oil companies to fund research and development, particularly in energy-saving technologies.

Speaking to an enthusiastic Democratic crowd that increasingly sees jobs moving overseas, Clinton said Thailand should not be granted access to the U.S. auto market.

The U.S. is in negotiations with Thailand on a trade pact that might eliminate or reduce a 25 percent tariff on trucks made there.

[Let's Roll]

Don't listen to her - she just wants to get you on record in case some of you end up challenging her for the presidential nomination. :-)

[cajun-jack]

she was in the front seat making a deposit at the drive up window.

[longtermmemmory]

Hitlary must have been inspired by the mr. bombhead riots and wants a piece of the action

[308MBR]

Corporate Average Fuel Economy forces a target fleet MPG rating, taking into account all the vehicles the company sells.

Therefore, the dealers' lots are overflowing with uninspiring four door poo boxes and minivans that ignite passion in no one. These vehicles must be heavily discounted and often sold at a loss to satisfy CAFE standards.

Look at the Chevy Cavalier/Celebrity, Ford Focus etc. Drive one of those and then hop in a new Mustang GT and you'll figure out right quickly the strengths and weaknesses of the American auto industry.

[funkywbr]

Boy she's got as big of a laundry list as Bill when he COMES home from yet another SOLO (so he say's) vacation!~}

[rightinthemiddle]

This must be a ploy by the RNC to get me to donate my entire net worth to them if Hildy runs for President.

[tractorman]

Perfect match; Clinton and the UAW (United Against Work)

[Gator113]

Don't worry Hitlery, I can't imagine ANY MAN wanting to get you into the "back seat"!!!

[taxesareforever]

Sen. Clinton Urges Democrats to Speak Up

Why speak up when the Shrill is on the Hill?

[Beagle8U]

"I'm sure she told the UAW all about the flaws in the Ford's and GM's product lines, and that CAFE standards should be raised."

One can only hope that Hildabeast comes to Michigan to campaign for Jenny Grandstand, that would put the last nail in Jenny's coffin.

[hinckley buzzard]

"Since when has it been part of American patriotism to keep our mouths shut?"

I dunno. When WAS it that we began to say "Politics stops at the water's edge?

Musta been a Republican administration, anyway.

[hinckley buzzard]

"they're doing it to us again."

Relax, Hill. Nobody wants to "do it to you", even once, much less 'again'-- except maybe Teddy the drunken bear.

[Maria S]

Maybe some of those "things" taken away from us helped buy her swell new bling-bling.

[Southack]

"Our problem is the dem have been speaking up and dividing this country."

No, that's not our problem.

Each state gets to elect 2 Senators. There are 32 Red States but only 18 Blue States (i.e. never voted for President Bush) left.

A completely polarized, divided nation therefor translates in 32*2=64 GOP Senators, versus 18*2=36 Democratic Senators.

That's complete control of the Senate (filibuster proof, in fact).

That's also complete control of the White house (you can't win the Presidency by just winning the 18 Blue States).

And having the White House + the Senate means complete control of the Supreme Court...for generations.

Well, that's what the Democrats want...they want to be America's permanent minority party. They want to retreat back into their 18 remaining Blue States where their 1960's and 1970's era messages (e.g. Roe v Wade) are still somewhat popular.

In short, they don't want to change.

They are quite happy with polarizing and dividing our nation...and it's *not* our problem that such a division gives permanent control of national politics to us instead of them.

[OldFriend]

WWWWWOOOOOOHHHHOOOOOOOOO please do speak out. And send albore, dean, and kerry out there to speak out too. And dont forget the orca!

[george76]

Did you see her new ring ?

[jdm]

[little jeremiah]

Would that be Mrs. Billy Clinton or Mrs. William Jefferson Clinton?

I guess we could compromise and just call her Mrs. B.J. Clinton.

Thanks for reminding me.