Comments on: Woman Brought Clinton to Tears and Then Voted for Obama http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2681 Defending Liberty and Enlightened Thought Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:46:53 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Crying on Schedule? - Liberal Values - Defending Liberty and Enlightened Thought http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2681&cpage=1#comment-174087 Crying on Schedule? - Liberal Values - Defending Liberty and Enlightened Thought Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:54:21 +0000 http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2681#comment-174087 [...] Maybe it was a natural reaction to the person introducing her choking up. Maybe it is just part of the plan for today. I did feel sympathy for Clinton when the media made a big deal of her tearing up before the New Hampshire primary. Subsequently I found that the woman who asked the question which caused the tears was skeptical and voted for Obama. Clinton was trailing in the polls going into the New Hampshire primary and her crying might have caused her last minute surge. Today, the day before Super Tuesday, Clinton is once again running into trouble in the polls. [...] [...] Maybe it was a natural reaction to the person introducing her choking up. Maybe it is just part of the plan for today. I did feel sympathy for Clinton when the media made a big deal of her tearing up before the New Hampshire primary. Subsequently I found that the woman who asked the question which caused the tears was skeptical and voted for Obama. Clinton was trailing in the polls going into the New Hampshire primary and her crying might have caused her last minute surge. Today, the day before Super Tuesday, Clinton is once again running into trouble in the polls. [...]

]]> By: John Kerry Boosts Obama Campaign and Helps Debunk Clinton Attacks - Liberal Values - Defending Liberty and Enlightened Thought http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2681&cpage=1#comment-163781 John Kerry Boosts Obama Campaign and Helps Debunk Clinton Attacks - Liberal Values - Defending Liberty and Enlightened Thought Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:39:55 +0000 http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2681#comment-163781 [...] While individual endorsements probably have minimal impact on primary races, the cumulative effect of several high profile endorsements might help Obama overcome one of the disadvantages typically faced by insurgent candidates going up against an establishment candidate who has an advantage in party support. Recently Obama has received endorsements from Gary Hart, Ned Lamont, Tim Johnson, George Miller, Janet Napolitano and Senators Ben Nelson and Claire McCaskill. Obama has even received the support of the woman who asked Hillary Clinton the question in New Hampshire which might have led to her comeback in the state. The New York Times reports that Congressman James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, is considering an endorsement of Obama. Last week Obama had John Kerry come to South Carolina to appear at a campaign event after his endorsement. Kerry also appeared today on This Week to support Obama (video here). [...] [...] While individual endorsements probably have minimal impact on primary races, the cumulative effect of several high profile endorsements might help Obama overcome one of the disadvantages typically faced by insurgent candidates going up against an establishment candidate who has an advantage in party support. Recently Obama has received endorsements from Gary Hart, Ned Lamont, Tim Johnson, George Miller, Janet Napolitano and Senators Ben Nelson and Claire McCaskill. Obama has even received the support of the woman who asked Hillary Clinton the question in New Hampshire which might have led to her comeback in the state. The New York Times reports that Congressman James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, is considering an endorsement of Obama. Last week Obama had John Kerry come to South Carolina to appear at a campaign event after his endorsement. Kerry also appeared today on This Week to support Obama (video here). [...]

]]> By: Ron Chusid http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2681&cpage=1#comment-161920 Ron Chusid Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:50:40 +0000 http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2681#comment-161920 Those who wrote about it as a negative at first got it all wrong. In looking at the tape I immediately saw that there was nothing damaging to Clinton and feared that it would help her tremendously. I don't think it should have played a part, positive or negative, but I suspect it was responsible for many of the last minute votes she picked up. Agree that it might not mean anything that she quickly regained her political posture. One interpretation is that she realized she was on camera and quickly pulled herself together. Another interpretation is this was an act which she had planned for when the right question came up. There's no way to know, and hopefully this incident is soon forgotten and it won't matter. Regardless of the interpretation, it certainly is interesting that the woman who say first hand voted for Obama. Those who wrote about it as a negative at first got it all wrong. In looking at the tape I immediately saw that there was nothing damaging to Clinton and feared that it would help her tremendously. I don’t think it should have played a part, positive or negative, but I suspect it was responsible for many of the last minute votes she picked up.

Agree that it might not mean anything that she quickly regained her political posture. One interpretation is that she realized she was on camera and quickly pulled herself together. Another interpretation is this was an act which she had planned for when the right question came up. There’s no way to know, and hopefully this incident is soon forgotten and it won’t matter. Regardless of the interpretation, it certainly is interesting that the woman who say first hand voted for Obama.

]]> By: Deborah http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2681&cpage=1#comment-161894 Deborah Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:59:06 +0000 http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2681#comment-161894 I am still trying to figure out how an episode which garnered universally terrible publicity right before a vote was supposed to be a calculated move. Every commentary I saw talked about a campaign unraveling. It is only after her success that all of a sudden this is just a ploy. There was a lot of comment on blog sites about how prepared she was in the debate and how unfounded the attacks from Edwards and Obama were which probably had more to do with her success. If there were people for whom the tears made a difference, that is too bad, but it certainly is not her fault. To the woman who asked the question, Hillary was on camera. Are you saying she only deserved your vote if she fell apart instead of regaining composure? Whatever happened to looking at a candidate's record and qualifications? I am still trying to figure out how an episode which garnered universally terrible publicity right before a vote was supposed to be a calculated move. Every commentary I saw talked about a campaign unraveling. It is only after her success that all of a sudden this is just a ploy. There was a lot of comment on blog sites about how prepared she was in the debate and how unfounded the attacks from Edwards and Obama were which probably had more to do with her success. If there were people for whom the tears made a difference, that is too bad, but it certainly is not her fault. To the woman who asked the question, Hillary was on camera. Are you saying she only deserved your vote if she fell apart instead of regaining composure? Whatever happened to looking at a candidate’s record and qualifications?

]]> By: Raelene http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2681&cpage=1#comment-161865 Raelene Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:55:37 +0000 http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2681#comment-161865 I understand your point but as a potential leader of a powerful nation such as ours; you cannot show emotions like she did. We are humans and we all have emotions but I honestly think she got the way she did because she felt like she was losing and that was the only way she knew how to get sympathy votes. I understand your point but as a potential leader of a powerful nation such as ours; you cannot show emotions like she did. We are humans and we all have emotions but I honestly think she got the way she did because she felt like she was losing and that was the only way she knew how to get sympathy votes.

]]> By: Ron Chusid http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2681&cpage=1#comment-161864 Ron Chusid Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:51:23 +0000 http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2681#comment-161864 I also prefer Obama over Clinton, but for reasons other than this. I see no reason to assume that because she got emotional in a situation such as this that she would cry in the case of a real crisis. I also prefer Obama over Clinton, but for reasons other than this. I see no reason to assume that because she got emotional in a situation such as this that she would cry in the case of a real crisis.

]]> By: Raelene http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2681&cpage=1#comment-161861 Raelene Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:48:24 +0000 http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2681#comment-161861 What would she do if a nuclear bomb was dropped on us? Cry? Come on! We don't need a president like that! Male or female! Obama 08' supporter 100% What would she do if a nuclear bomb was dropped on us? Cry?
Come on! We don’t need a president like that! Male or female!
Obama 08′ supporter 100%

]]> By: Paul http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2681&cpage=1#comment-161784 Paul Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:22:46 +0000 http://liberalvaluesblog.com/?p=2681#comment-161784 Thats awesome - I wonder what traits she actually thought were worth voting for. There's a good ratings system over at fittobepres.com and I wish I could see her picks. Thats awesome – I wonder what traits she actually thought were worth voting for. There’s a good ratings system over at fittobepres.com and I wish I could see her picks.

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