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We're not finished folks - not by a long shot!

Hillary Web Chat Live Blog

by: NewHampster

Thu Aug 07, 2008 at 12:01:44 PM EDT


For any and all attendees to post your thoughts and what was said.
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So this is really just a blog chat (0.00 / 0)
go and submit questions

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this just went up... (0.00 / 0)
I want to thank everyone for joining me here today for our live chat. I'm so grateful to all of my online friends for the amazing support you continue to show me. Your kind words mean so much to me, and you have been instrumental in working to help retire our campaign debt. I'll never forget all you've done for me.

It has been great getting back to work in the Senate for the people of New York. And now that the Senate is in recess, I'm very excited about getting back out on the campaign trail to help elect Barack Obama and grow our Democratic majorities in Congress. With the Democratic convention coming up, the excitement and curiosity is certainly starting to build. I want to assure you that Senator Obama and I are working together to make sure it's a big success. We will ensure that the voices of everyone who participated in this historic process are respected and our party is fully unified heading into the November election. While no decisions have been made yet, I will make sure that we keep you up to date and involved with all of the Convention activity.  It means so much to me to know that no matter what the coming months and years bring, you'll be working right by my side. With your help, 2008 is going to be a great year for Democrats.

Now let's chat! Click here to ask me question or comment below and let's get started!



Barack Obama's election proves that any male can grow up to be president, provided he's willing to use misogyny as a campaign strategy.
Hi skunk, I saw on Heidi's (0.00 / 0)
that you were going to post a pic of the Denver ad, actual paper. Could you shoot me an email when you do .. want to include in my post. Thanks again for great work, responses and commentary!

Still Hearting Hillary, In Slo-Mo toward McCain
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they could have used (0.00 / 0)
a better live chat system instead of a blog we have to refresh every 2 seconds.  grrr

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And it is obviously being moderated (0.00 / 0)
because comments are coming in slowly

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My controversial questions are yet to show (0.00 / 0)
only the sweet ones appear to be getting through.

I asked about a roll-call vote and also about running as McCain's vp if asked

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well, don't hold your breath on that one, hampster ;-) (0.00 / 0)


Barack Obama's election proves that any male can grow up to be president, provided he's willing to use misogyny as a campaign strategy.
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Well, I'd second that! (0.00 / 0)


Still Hearting Hillary, In Slo-Mo toward McCain
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I saw (0.00 / 0)
your roll call question.  I asked for her comment on winning popular vote including FL and MI.
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I saw (0.00 / 0)
you got one through- all mine got moderate out of existence.
Are we sure her blog has not been hijacked???
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It was always very monitored, and WATCHED. (0.00 / 0)
Some things she's saying "president Obama" , I had to tune out.
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How do you refresh? (0.00 / 0)

I've tried clicking "discuss" again, but nothing happens.  still comes up with only 40 comments.
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Reload (0.00 / 0)
Click your browser's Reload button.  

Alice left me in Wonderland.  
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use your (0.00 / 0)
F5 key in windows.  or in any browser the refresh or reload button

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Q&A posted (0.00 / 0)
as blog updates:

Emily emailed and asked - what are you working on now?

A lot ! Tomorrow, I am hitting the campaign trail for Senator Obama in Las Vegas, Nevada for a voter registration rally. I have talked so many people about the current economic situation, and what we can do to make the economy work for middle class families again. We have to deal with the cost of energy, both gas and home heating fuel. As you know, I believe we should have a Strategic Energy Fund to invest in developing alternative fuels, and I've now introduced legislation to help families deal with rising prices for home heating oil. Education costs are another concern: I'm glad to report that Congress just passed the Higher Education Opportunity Act, which includes several provisions from the Student Borrowers Bill of Rights I introduced to protect students and their families. And I'm working closely with business and elected leaders in New York to support projects around the state and it has been great to be back in New York again.

I'm especially proud of the work I've been doing with my friend Senator Patty Murray to stop the Bush administration from further restricting women's access to birth control. They're trying to redefine certain types of birth control as abortion, and it could prevent women from getting the care they need. I know many of my online supporters have been a big help on this issue, and I really appreciate it. And earlier this week , I called for an investigation into disturbing reports about inadequate response to sexual assaults by the Department of Defense .
I'm going to keep working on the issues you and I talked about so much during the campaign -- ending the war in Iraq, making universal health care a reality, achieving energy independence, creating new green jobs, and putting the economy back to work for the middle class again.
I'm continuing to work on the issues that matter to the people of New York and helping my constituents in any way I can.

Alice left me in Wonderland.  

GP see my message in your other thread (0.00 / 0)
tanks ;-)

NH

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Done n/t (0.00 / 0)


Alice left me in Wonderland.  
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Thank you (0.00 / 0)
now back to the boring live chat thingy

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Main text update (0.00 / 0)
Editor's Note: Please continue to refresh the page to see all the latest questions and answers. We are experiencing high traffic and receiving lots of great questions!It may take some time for your comment to appear. Please do not re-post your comment.

Update: We started taking questions last night.

Emily emailed and asked - what are you working on now?

A lot ! Tomorrow, I am hitting the campaign trail for Senator Obama in Las Vegas, Nevada for a voter registration rally. I have talked so many people about the current economic situation, and what we can do to make the economy work for middle class families again. We have to deal with the cost of energy, both gas and home heating fuel. As you know, I believe we should have a Strategic Energy Fund to invest in developing alternative fuels, and I've now introduced legislation to help families deal with rising prices for home heating oil. Education costs are another concern: I'm glad to report that Congress just passed the Higher Education Opportunity Act, which includes several provisions from the Student Borrowers Bill of Rights I introduced to protect students and their families. And I'm working closely with business and elected leaders in New York to support projects around the state and it has been great to be back in New York again.

I'm especially proud of the work I've been doing with my friend Senator Patty Murray to stop the Bush administration from further restricting women's access to birth control. They're trying to redefine certain types of birth control as abortion, and it could prevent women from getting the care they need. I know many of my online supporters have been a big help on this issue, and I really appreciate it. And earlier this week , I called for an investigation into disturbing reports about inadequate response to sexual assaults by the Department of Defense .
I'm going to keep working on the issues you and I talked about so much during the campaign -- ending the war in Iraq, making universal health care a reality, achieving energy independence, creating new green jobs, and putting the economy back to work for the middle class again.
I'm continuing to work on the issues that matter to the people of New York and helping my constituents in any way I can.



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One answer in 16 minutes (0.00 / 0)
I'm beginning to wonder if this is just a way for the brown shirts to get our emails.

I better go check the locks on my doors and I'll look under the car before heading to lunch.

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And this one! (0.00 / 0)
Dear Senator Clinton,

Will you allow your name to be placed in nomination at the Convention? There are 18 million plus out here that are hoping and praying you will.

Regards,

ainnj

by ac in nj at 8/7/2008 11:57:41 AM


Still Hearting Hillary, In Slo-Mo toward McCain

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lookee what i found... (0.00 / 0)
Floor Nomination
Will the DNC follow long standing tradition and place your name in nomination for a roll-call vote?  I gre up with favorite sons/daughters being nominated by every state.

NewHampster

by donny at 8/7/2008 11:57:29 AM



Barack Obama's election proves that any male can grow up to be president, provided he's willing to use misogyny as a campaign strategy.
Question #2 (0.00 / 0)
Question #2: What goals do you have for yourself during the next four years both professionally and personally? - Carole

Answer: My goals include being the best Senator I can be, and to go on fighting every day for the issues I care about, helping America's working families, and ensuring a better future for every child. I believe in the next fours years, we must ensure every American has healthcare, and our economy once again works for Middle Class families. As the war in Iraq comes to an end, we must restore America's relations with our allies and our leadership around the world. I will continue to be an advocate for our troops and our veterans.

I look forward to working with President Obama on these important challenges, working to rebuild a government that once again works for the people, follows the rule of law and respects the constitution.  

Alice left me in Wonderland.  

"being the best Senator I can be" (0.00 / 0)

Yes!  I agree with Hillary on that one.  She can get more done in the Senate than attending state funerals as VP in an Obama Administration.
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Here's what I think is happenning on T'other end (0.00 / 0)
Hillary is in a room with Axelrove and a few others.  She's being asked to write the sweet responses to the big questions.  Ax and crew are writing down all our names, emails and IP addresses.

Between questions they put the gag back on the B*^*&^h

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Even my replies to other posts (0.00 / 0)
are being filtered.  Just because I said Paris Hilton has a better grasp of Energy policy than Obama,  jeeeez

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that sounds kind of frivolous. (0.00 / 0)

with so many questions going in, try to hone your questions to what's most critical; what do you really want to learn from Hillary?  Your roll call question was a good one.
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My job is to be frivolous (0.00 / 0)
just look at my diaries.  Also I feel this chat is useless and I'm about to go to lunch

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This scenerio and his FISA vote (0.00 / 0)
are enough for every progressive to question supporting him. As president he and his brown shirts will have access to ALL information. That is a scary thought.  

Alice left me in Wonderland.  
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The actual progressives (0.00 / 0)
never did support him.  Only the fakes who never even bothered to look up the definition or history of the movement.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P...


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agree in part; (0.00 / 0)

Although I actually know a lot of diehard progressives here in NH who have worked hard for things like public campaign finance, for example, for many years  -- a lot of Granny D supporters, for example, and they are not fake.  But they were duped.  They wanted to believe that even though his plans were skimpy, he really wasn't taking money from lobbyists. They were all Edwards supporters until he dropped out.  And they fell for Edwards' crap that Hillary was the source of all corruption in the world. I actually was leaning to Edwards until he started spouting crap like that.  Then Hillary became my girl and there was no turning back.  
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Why do you think she's in a room with Axelrove? (0.00 / 0)

Are you getting paranoid?

If Axelrove is there, let's let him know we are not happy with his dirty campaign tactics.  On second thought, don't waste your time now.  Send an email direct to Axelrove wherever he is.  When his time comes, he'll probably be making confessions before his passing like Lee Atwater.

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It'a not paranoia (0.00 / 0)
I agree with NH, I almost don't think she's aswering some of the questions,

The HEALTHCARE was very very minimal, I've seen her take 10 minutes answering that, and BO DOES NOT agree with her and never has on Universal HEALTH CARE,

Sorry, something is not right!!

How did you guys find out about this open chat, I always got e-mails from the HILL CAMP, I didn't yesterday.

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no (0.00 / 0)
Hillary is trying to cut the best deal possible, and so she means that in principle they agree, and she'll be working to make sure the plan is universal.  We have to trust her and give her credit. When she can't get the primo done, she'll get as close as she can. She's smart, she won't burn bridges, unlike a certain candidate, out of annoyance. she has goals in mind, she'll get as close as she can.  

Hillary - alternative energy
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They don't have any "principle's in common" (0.00 / 0)
yes, she's smart

I just read an article on Newsmax.  BO has renigged on his promise to help her with her debt, and his meeting with Bubba, still hasn't happened.

NO principles in common there.  They actually stuck up for HILLARY, and believe me, they don't like her.

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I got an email yesterday (0.00 / 0)
from the campaign. I posted it in a diary here on the Corner.  

Alice left me in Wonderland.  
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I agree, and being a HILL FAMILY member, I never GOT a (0.00 / 0)
special notice on this.  

We all stopped going to the web-site long time ago,

don't forget, BO has taken it over.

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Lunch time (0.00 / 0)
for Hampsters.

The chat is really not what I hoped but also not the please get on the bus begging I expected.

I'm outa here.  Have fun live blogging it.

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I love this one (0.00 / 0)
Mrs. Clinton,

How does it really feel to be backing Obama when you really feel that you would be the best president and I and millions of others believe that too.

by purpledan223 at 8/7/2008 12:31:40 PM

 



Still Hearting Hillary, In Slo-Mo toward McCain
Stealth PUMAs (0.00 / 0)
are sneaking into the comments:

We love you Hillary

We support you all the way!!

by carolinapuma at 8/7/2008 12:08:31 PM

Glad you are back!

Dear Hillary,
It is great to see you back in New York working and supporting democrats!  You were sorely missed.

by PumaRumpus at 8/7/2008 12:17:48 PM

This is a very sad PUMA or an Obot being an @ss.

Hi

I miss you so much! At least once a week I feel like I have lost a part of me,I cry so much. I am lonely without, I feel like I have lost a part of me. I dont watch TV anymore because you are not around. Politics is dull and boring and I dont even see the point of being involve.
I will always love you

puma,

Aidyn

by Aidynu at 8/7/2008 12:21:38 PM



Alice left me in Wonderland.  
NOT A PUMA---a nut or a BO being a jerk (0.00 / 0)
DEFINITELY, not a PUMA., I don't think all the ones with all the LOVE, LOVE, gushing LOVE are either,

We want answers, and to give her our best regards and let her know she's in our hearts, and we're not gushing away without her-----I agree New Hampster, she's being monitored by HIS people---some of the responses, are very odd.

There's a big difference, if you read them.

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Definitely watered down (0.00 / 0)
This is 1 of 3 things:

1. She is the VP.
2. She is "playing nice" as part of something she has negotiated for. Recall it was just 1 week ago she was recorded saying she wanted her name placed into nomination. The story has grown and is hitting the MSM now.
3. She is "playing nice" to stay under the radar until the convention.  

Alice left me in Wonderland.  

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I'm glad I couldn't watch it, then. (0.00 / 0)
I hate phony.

But I still support Hillary Clinton.  (Never Obama.  No Obama.)

PUMA!  (I'm a real PUMA.)

There's no excuse for this, DNC.  None.

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I agree with Radiowalla (0.00 / 0)
this was a PR event.  

Alice left me in Wonderland.  
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I agree, (0.00 / 0)
you have good ear for phony.

Still Hearting Hillary, In Slo-Mo toward McCain
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no, Aidyn's really a puma. (0.00 / 0)
http://ladyboomernyc.wordpress...

Barack Obama's election proves that any male can grow up to be president, provided he's willing to use misogyny as a campaign strategy.
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Aidyn, my apologies (0.00 / 0)
Time to turn that frown upside down.  

Alice left me in Wonderland.  
[ Parent ]
More PUMAs made the post (0.00 / 0)
nomination

senator,thank you for all that you have done for us,my heart is broken that you are not our nominee but you still could be,allow your name to be placed in nomination at the convention,please.I can not support obama, just hearing his name hurts,it should be you.

God bless you and Bill

by puma8 at 8/7/2008 12:11:43 PM

FOR WOMEN EVERYWHERE

I want to thank you for what you have done for women and for our daughters!

by pumabon at 8/7/2008 12:05:38 PM

Madam President, please don't give up!

Hello Hillary, we want you to be our President and we will keep fighting for your name to be in nomination. Are you still willing to fight with us?
I admire and adore you. Please don't give up!

by Billie Jo PUMA at 8/7/2008 12:05:54 PM

WE NEED TO VOTE OUR CONSCIENCE

Dear Senator Clinton:

We have heard and followed the two nominees closely.  Many of us that voted for you will not switch just because we have been asked to tow the line.  That is not how we want to elect the next president.

If there is a GOD, he will not make us do what is wrong.  And it is wrong to vote for someone we do not believe in.

http://blog.pumapac.org

by Jazzd at 8/7/2008 12:33:10 PM

Contribute

Senator Clinton

Sorry my question was a little negative because you have no idea how much we miss you and want you to be our president. We have contributed to your debt several times and sent money through PUMA also. We have never heard but sure hope you have received that money also. Wishing you all the good luck and best whishes in whatever you and Bill ever do. You are soooooo missed.

by JRC in Paducah at 8/7/2008 12:12:21 PM



Alice left me in Wonderland.  

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Question #3 (0.00 / 0)
Question #3:

Hello Mrs. Clinton

My name is Ivanna Pincilotti and I am 16 years old from Davis, CA. First of all I want to say that you're my hero and an inspiration to me. You are strong, powerful, and an undefeated woman in my option. You have opened so many doors for girls like me such as becoming president. I have two questions to ask you Mrs. Clinton. The first one is I want to go into law one day as my major what is the best piece of information you can give me? The second one is what wanted you to go into politics?  

by Ivanna at 8/7/2008 11:54:51 AM

Answer:

Thank you so much, Ivanna, for writing in. I have met so many wonderful young people all across this country who are so active and engaged in politics. It so important that young people get involved and stay involved because your are the future. As you look toward law school,  learn all you can about the American constitution, which has served this country so well with its system of checks and balances and protecting the rights of every individual. My path in politics grew out of my commitment to public service and helping others. I realized that I could be most effective in helping to make a difference by becoming an elected official. It was actually a young woman who urged me to "Dare to compete." That is a piece of advice I now pass on to you.

by Senator Clinton at 8/7/2008 12:27:12 PM



Alice left me in Wonderland.  
Questions #4 - Hillary as VP (0.00 / 0)
Questions #4:

Hey Hillary you are such a great person I went to a rally of yours during the primary in New Hampshire & did some campaigning for you here in albany ny you put a smile on my face every time I saw you whether in person or on tv. You are a strong women don't give up keep fighting for whats right. I hope our country can take a new step in the right direction once Barack Obama is president. I want to say if he does ask you to be his VP you should and you would make a great vice president Mrs. Clinton:)
God Bless
Larry D.
Albany ny

by lawrenced78 at 8/7/2008 12:14:54 PM

Answer:

I have said repeatedly that I will do whatever Senator Obama asks me to do. I am really focused and enjoying being back in the Senate and working on behalf of my New York constituents. This is Senator Obama's decision and his alone and I am going to respect the privacy of that process by not discussing it.



Alice left me in Wonderland.  
Question #5 - Universal Health Care (0.00 / 0)
Question #5:

One of the main reasons that I voted for Hillary is her plans for healthcare.  Can you make a comment on how healthcare carried out in the next administration?

by RichardA OH at 8/7/2008 12:02:43 PM

Answer: I am so pleased that Senator Obama shares my commitment to universal health care. Once he is elected, I will be working closely with his administration, members of Congress, health care advocates, and others -- to help develop a plan that ensures access to health care for every American. I know how important this issue is and it will be my top priority.

by Senator Clinton at 8/7/2008 12:45:10 PM



Alice left me in Wonderland.  
Tsk, tsk, Hillary (0.00 / 0)
Obama does NOT share your commitment to universal health care. I'm calling you out on it, Hillary. We know better.  

Alice left me in Wonderland.  
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YES WE DO, if you see my answer above (0.00 / 0)
It's not paranoia,

This whole thing is a crock, I think she probably answered the first three questions, and then someone else is doing it.

Party UNITY MY A$$

Put her on television, on video, not hidden behind closed doors.

Then I'll believe it.

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although I did hear on one of the news shows (0.00 / 0)

that BHO camp is coming around to include Hillary's plan in the platform, something Hillary has been insisting on.

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Some of my comments/replys (0.00 / 0)
are showing up at the wrong parts of this dialog. Think it's time to go work outside!

Still Hearting Hillary, In Slo-Mo toward McCain
Question #6 - birth control & paid family leave (0.00 / 0)
Question #6

Special thanks to you for your leadership in the birth control issue!  What is the prospect for the paid family leave bill the house is taking up?

by HoustonAnne at 8/7/2008 12:11:28 PM

Answer: Thanks for your comment on birth control - as you know HHS is considering draft regulations that would restrict access to birth control. Many of you have joined me in opposing this act and we are continuing to monitor this situation closely. I am a strong supporter of extending the Family and Medical LeaveAct which has made such a difference for millions of Americans. I was very pleased that the House voted to adopt paid leave for families and hope we can get action in the Senate. This is a good example of smart, pro-family policies we need - helping working families meet their responsibilities at work and at home.

by Senator Clinton at 8/7/2008 1:02:23 PM



Alice left me in Wonderland.  
roll call (0.00 / 0)

Last time I checked your comment pushing a roll call vote, had 15 supporting reply-comments -- many of them making excellent points.  Good job, New Hampster!
We need an answer (0.00 / 0)
Hopefully, she'll answer the question.  

Alice left me in Wonderland.  
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Question #7 Mother-daughter (0.00 / 0)
Question #7

Hey Hillary,

My 12 year old daughter and I are sitting here, waiting anxiously, for each reply.  Love you!!!!!!

by k12kyle at 8/7/2008 12:39:24 PM

Answer: Thank you and I was so pleased to read your comment. I remember when Chelsea was 12 and what a special time it was. I hope both of you continue to stay engaged and perhaps we can meet along the trail.

by Senator Clinton at 8/7/2008 1:09:10 PM



Alice left me in Wonderland.  
Question #8 - College affordability (0.00 / 0)
Question #8

As a college student (one of your biggest student supporters; Go Hillary!) I am wondering what you and Senator Obama feel is the best course of action to deal with rising tuition costs and continued cuts to the higher education budget. (It's gotten really bad here in California-thousands of teachers losing their jobs, tuition costs rising, funding disappearing).

Thanks so much Hillary!! And thanks for your facebook page, i love it! And one final note: COME TO CAL STATE FULLERTON!! WE LOVE YOU!! :)

Richard H., 19, Temecula, CA

by lunchtableguy at 8/7/2008 12:18:29 PM

Answer: Senator Obama and I agree it is so important that we make sure that college education is affordable. Our country needs more educated young people if we are going to meet the challenges before us. Congress has just passed the Higher Education Bill which includes a number of proposals including several that I sponsored as part of a Student Borrower's Bill of Rights. We should be doing more to increase funding to increase Pell Grants and other financial support. I also believe we should reduce student loan repayment for students who enter public service.

P.S. Glad you like my Facebook page!

by Senator Clinton at 8/7/2008 1:12:05 PM



Alice left me in Wonderland.  
Question #9 - Supporting Obama (0.00 / 0)
Sorry, Hillary, no can do.

Question #9

Are you truly supporting Senator Obama and encouraging your supporters to do the same or are you just saying what you have to?

by JR4Hill at 8/7/2008 12:46:53 PM

Answer: Let me first say, I am so grateful for all the support that I have received. To answer your question, I am completely committed to helping Senator Obama become the next President of the United States and urging all of you to do the same. We share a commitment to universal healthcare, bringing an end to the war in Iraq, and getting back to an economy that works for working families again. I believe so strongly that if we want to see real progress in our country and finally break away from the failed policies of the past eight years, we need a Democrat in the White House. I am going to continue to do whatever I can to help Senator Obama and Democrats across the country win in the November.

by Senator Clinton at 8/7/2008 1:15:38 PM



Alice left me in Wonderland.  
She has to smooth things over after Bill and now Paul (0.00 / 0)
Sorry, but that Paul guy was way too loose-lips last night on PUMA radio. This is the public face she has to put on.
[ Parent ]
Its obvious that the moderator is screening questions (0.00 / 0)
and anything anti-Obama. Probably have Obama campaigners as moderators. FUCK!
This blog chat (0.00 / 0)
isn't really for her supporters it is to appease Team Obama.  

Alice left me in Wonderland.  
[ Parent ]
I think you are right on that. (0.00 / 0)
I suppose Hillary has to play the game until the convention.
I understand why she does, to stay above the fray, be leaderlike, but I would love the tough side of her to BLAST the heck out of the DNC and Obama and expose the fraud.  
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Question #10 youth involvement in politics (0.00 / 0)
Question #10

As a college student who is participating in his first presidential election, your candidacy really borught to my attention to and energized me about the great things that can be accomplished through our political process. Now that, unfortunately, your candidacy is over, and since you (reading your biography) were able to accomplish so much during your collegiate years:
What would you suggest college-aged Americans do to become more involved in the American politcal system, aside from voting?

by ChrisMIA at 8/7/2008 12:42:12 PM

Answer: Thank you, I am always glad to hear from young people who want to stay active in politics. I so apprecaited your  enthusiasm and energy throughout this campaign. This is a great time to be active in politics at every level. Every campaign I know is looking for volunteers who can help with reaching out to voters, and I can tell you that personal contact is so effective. I suggset you look at the campaigns that are taking place near you and sign up for one. The friends you make in these early campaigns are likely to stay with you throughout your whole life.

by Senator Clinton at 8/7/2008 1:18:49 PM



Alice left me in Wonderland.  
Question #11 - Name in Nomination (0.00 / 0)
Finally the one we've been waiting for! This is definitely a response directed to blunt speculation. It's got "Obama whining" all over it.

Question #11

Good Morning Senator Clinton:
Thank you for taking time to chat with your supporters. Is there any possibility of your name being placed in nomination for President at the convention? This would at least give your supporters a voice in the choice for the party's nominee.

by alrd1950 at 8/7/2008 12:07:51 PM

Answer: I know that there have been a lot of questions on this subject. Senator Obama and I share the goal of ensuring that the voices of everyone who participated in this historic process are respected. I want to assure everyone we are working together with Senator Obama's campaign and the DNC, and I am confident we will have a successful and unified Convention in Denver.

by Senator Clinton at 8/7/2008 1:21:17 PM



Alice left me in Wonderland.  
WHY OH WHY (0.00 / 0)
is her name being in nomination even a negotiable item??? I asked that question- but surprise surprise- my comment never got posted.
[ Parent ]
Damage control (0.00 / 0)
I'm wondering now if this "chat" is damage control for how quickly her statement got out about wanting to put her name into nomination and how PUMA seized on it.  

Alice left me in Wonderland.  
[ Parent ]
And I (0.00 / 0)
am wondering just who really was behind that chat? Hillary gives much more concrete answers- all that was very very vague
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It isn't an answer GP, it's more UNITY GARB (0.00 / 0)

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her words smile like the mona lisa. (0.00 / 0)


Barack Obama's election proves that any male can grow up to be president, provided he's willing to use misogyny as a campaign strategy.
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Question #12 - Meeting w/supporters at the Convention (0.00 / 0)
Question #12

Hillary, I hope that we will be able to talk with you at the Convention in Denver!
Please consider meeting with us -- YOUR supporters!

by ginamc at 8/7/2008 12:31:24 PM

Answer: And, I love Texas! I am looking forward to seeing and talking with as many people as I can during the Convention. I will have a very busy schedule, and I am really looking forward to it. Thank you so much for your continued support.

by Senator Clinton at 8/7/2008 1:24:04 PM



Alice left me in Wonderland.  
GP - are you from Texas, where did she get that from?? (0.00 / 0)
Your question didn't mention it.
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No, I'm in Florida (0.00 / 0)
I thought her answer was odd, too. The only thing I can think of is that she was answering a similar question and they posted the wrong one.  

Alice left me in Wonderland.  
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The poster was from Texas (0.00 / 0)
Ginamc was form Texas and it might show under her name.
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Hillary's Closing Statement (0.00 / 0)
Thank you for sharing some time with me today and for the great questions -- I'm sorry I couldn't get to all of them! This was a lot of fun, and I hope we can do it again soon.

And thank you again for all your support. I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate all that you do for me. I'm hitting the campaign trail tomorrow in Nevada for Senator Obama - stay tuned and let's stay in touch!

by Senator Clinton at 8/7/2008 1:27:12 PM

Well, Hillary, you do what you have to and we will too -- continue working to get your name placed into nomination and have an honest, open vote for both you and Obama at the convention.  

Alice left me in Wonderland.  

I am (0.00 / 0)
about to give up- that was a freakin waste of an hour and a half of my time.
I sent in a comment asking why her name being placed in nomination is even an issue. Was it an issue for kennedy? Did he have to negotiate?
I had one little innocuous comment posted. Hi- thanks for being here kind of junk.

I am just sick- sick- If I want to be hip deep in horse shit I will go to my own barn.
I am discouraged and disgusted. Obama's Universal Health Care Plan??? The one that leaves out my daughter? the one where i don't get coverage because I have a history of cervical cancer? The one where I can't afford to be sick????

Sorry for ranting guys- but I am jsut sick over this

And you should be, I'm not swallowing it either, answers were too short (0.00 / 0)
for her and WAY to VAGUE<

When Senator Clinton answers a question, she backs it up with Answers, not Unity GARB, which is what we're being fed.

I hope we find out what's up on the other side, just more dirt for his yucckkkyyyy campaign.

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Just when I, too (0.00 / 0)
was about to give up, it was over. Thank god. What the hell was that.

I said up thread that:

This [web chat] is 1 of 3 things:

1. She is the VP.
2. She is "playing nice" as part of something she has negotiated for. Recall it was just 1 week ago she was recorded saying she wanted her name placed into nomination. The story has grown and is hitting the MSM now.
3. She is "playing nice" to stay under the radar until the convention.  

I'll add that it might be damage control over her statements last Thursday about putting her name into nomination.  

Alice left me in Wonderland.  

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Jeeze.... (0.00 / 0)
I'm not in the Chat Room, but just following the posts here I can see that this is just a big PR event where nothing too "controversial" gets discussed.  One hopeful thought is that the many  nitty-gritty questions about putting her name in nomination, etc. are being carefully noted by her staff.  

I can't believe that they won't notice that her public is demanding fair treatment at the convention.


I'm not pleased with this. Expected so much more. (0.00 / 0)
Wish Senator Clinton would blast the DNC and blast Obama for their hypocrisy, arrogance, and ridiculously foolish attitude.

I am disgusted by all of this, and hope that all the Hillary Clinton delegates will walk out and refuse this enforced, fake, ridiculous, stupid "unity" that the Obama Nation is forcing upon us.  (Meaning, Obama, all his campaign staff, and the vast majority of the DNC = Obama Nation.  Not a slur.)

There's no excuse for this, DNC.  None.

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Right there with you, LSekhmet (0.00 / 0)
But Hillary is far my gracious than I am and knows how to dance this dance right now. Even though this isn't what I wanted to hear today, I trust that in the weeks a head Hillary's plan will unfold.  

Alice left me in Wonderland.  
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Were you ever part of the campaign on the Hillary Clinton site (0.00 / 0)
How did they get your e-mail and send it to you, (first odd).

I got an e-mail as a HILL RESPONDER yesterday, asking for money, WHICH I FOUND ODD---but nothing about the CHAT

THREE ODDS add up to mischief  

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I signed up (0.00 / 0)
on Hillary's web site a long time ago, posted comments on her campaign blog, and donated $$$ to her online.  

Alice left me in Wonderland.  
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There were a little over 400 comments (0.00 / 0)
I wonder how many were legit, as time went on, they seemed more and more false, with a twist of "ugly" in them.

I'd bet half of them were his doing.  I'd bet my dog, and she means more to me, than my life.

A second thought here: (0.00 / 0)
Hillary can not and will not allow herself to be seen as fomenting dissent and turning the convention upside down.  She needs to play her cards very close to the vest.  For now she needs to stay out of the fray, taking the "unity" road and waiting in the wings.

Any upset needs to be engineered by her supporters and not by herself.  

That's fine for those of us who know what's going on (0.00 / 0)
I've told at least 2 dozen people we're fighting for her nomination at the roll call in August at the convention.

THEY WERE THRILLED, not knowing anything of what is going on.

These little UNITY "frauds" can hurt her ultimately,

I hope GP is correct, he plan unfolds SOON>

IN the meantime, we are her supporters and we will CAUSE THE DISSENT as it is thrown out to us, with all their DISHONESTY and LIES.

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You're absolutely right (0.00 / 0)
if she has indeed chosen to challenge Obama at the convention. She has good "unity" press now and is flying under the radar.

All I know is that PUMA will continue the march to Denver.  

Alice left me in Wonderland.  

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she wouldn't do it either (0.00 / 0)
she's been on the high road all along, that's who she is, she can accept defeat but that never stops her from cutting the best deal she can, for us, never for her personally.  Hillary's going to be around a long time, I hope as the VP candidate that can be the force that gives Barrack his win.  That's the best way for her to help us get out of Iraq, have a sane foreign policy, and look to those domestic issues that may be too controversial for him to take on.

She doesn't have to distance from American Moslems, she can foster her investment plan in disadvantaged communities that would be largely for African American inner city poor. She'd like to see small business investments in downtrodden neglected neighborhoods, she can speak for African Americans as she has always, loudly and rationally, without being smeared as only helping her own people.  Barrack can distance all he needs to, she doesn't need to.

Of course it would be night and day better if she were our president, but it'll still be much better with her in Dick Cheney's house, installing green energy in his gas guzzling home, finding the best experts to clean up Bush's mess.

With Hillary it's all about competence and performance. and she'd be a huge resource for getting stuff done, and properly, and for cleaning up those awful messes.  

She's for us, don't ever forget that, all of us, not just us us.  

Hillary - alternative energy

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typo alert, that's HER, by the way (0.00 / 0)

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