ABC News joins with the Times in thumping the once and future First Couple. The legit shot from the Times - Wild Bill aiding a corporate crony win a uranium mining contract by talking up a dictator - is discussed here.
ABC News takes what I guess is a legit shot at Hillary's record as a Wal Mart director while the company battled unions. I question the timing! Other than Barack raising this the other night at the contentious Martin Luther King debate, why is this news now?
And as the coup de grace du jour Jake Tapper of ABC News utterly twists Wild Bill's words in a recent speech to produce this headline:
Bill: "We Just Have to Slow Down Our Economy" to Fight Global Warming
Let's see - Bryan of Hot Air, Kevin Drum Steve Benen, as guest, and Dean Esmay all signed off on a memo to Jake reading, "It's not about slowing the economy, stupid."
So why are ABC News and the NY Times thumping the HillBilly? Well, here is a harder one - why did the Times editors endorse her when none of the columnists other than Krugman are behind her? The latest to check out is Nick Kristof, who wallows with the scarcely noted question of duel dynasties and seems disinclined to favor them.
If there was a big Obama-basher reporting some Obamination today I missed it.
question of duel dynasties
Is that a Freudian slip or a pun?
Pistols at 10 paces!
Posted by: boris | January 31, 2008 at 05:30 PM
Bill confirmed that the Bush economy is doing great!
Then we read that Obama wants to have an Islam summit.
Then we have Howard Dean hiring a Muslim jihadist for his DNC convention committee.
Wow! Is this country capitulating to Shari'ah law?
Posted by: lurker | January 31, 2008 at 05:38 PM
Why is MSM trying to bring down Hill and Bill, and promote Obama?
Elementary, my dear Watson.
The Republic nominee is becoming clearer. They know Obama has a stronger chance against Big Mac than Hill does.
Posted by: sam | January 31, 2008 at 05:46 PM
Is that a Freudian slip or a pun?
A Freudian pun, I guess.
Posted by: Tom Maguire | January 31, 2008 at 05:54 PM
SCAB - The Hillary Story At Walmart.
Per Clarice, of course.
Posted by: Rick Ballard | January 31, 2008 at 06:08 PM
"Clinton would not agree to be interviewed on the subject but now says she no longer shares Wal-Mart's values and believes unions "have been essential to our nation's success."
She should have used the piano defense also the videotapes seem conclusive evidence whe wasn't upstairs tickling theivories when the Company plotted against labor unions.
Posted by: clarice | January 31, 2008 at 06:17 PM
Wow! Is this country capitulating to Shari'ah law?
Just wait until they roll out the bipartisan McCain-Kennedy Jizya Tax...
Posted by: Bill in AZ | January 31, 2008 at 06:18 PM
Final chapter of Liberal Fascism...in real life?
Posted by: lurker | January 31, 2008 at 06:29 PM
You'll get your pamphlet "Dhimmi for Dummies" or "Sharia for Dummies" in the mail depending on which way you fill out the Jizya tax form.
Posted by: Bill in AZ | January 31, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Well, I would say that Obama's idea of a summit with all the Muslim nations should be just as big a basher as the Clinton stories, but Reuters only gave it a few paragraphs.
Sometimes I can't decide whether I would rather think that a politician is lying to me or lying to themselves. In this Muslim summit case, I really, really hope that Obama is lying to the voters. But I fear that he actually believes that would be a good idea.
Posted by: Jim Miller | January 31, 2008 at 07:47 PM
I think the MSM may need a 12th man, so this seems an appropriate thread for the debate.
Posted by: Elliott | January 31, 2008 at 07:57 PM
Hey Elliott - it's gonna be a smackdown - I hope.
Posted by: Jane | January 31, 2008 at 08:01 PM
Oh good, Wolf starts with identity politics. Should be a good foreshadowing.
Posted by: Jane | January 31, 2008 at 08:02 PM
Someone should tell Hill that Brown is not a power color.
Posted by: Jane | January 31, 2008 at 08:03 PM
Will Wolf ask her about her pianer playin' at Uncle Sam's place? Or will he focus on Rezko's Iraqi connection?
Posted by: Rick Ballard | January 31, 2008 at 08:03 PM
Wolf Blitzer welcomes us from the Kodak Theater. Last Dem debate before Super Tues, etc. First Clinton-Obama debate. Woman and African-American.
They are doing the photo-op thing again. Hillary is wearing a brown suit with turquoise necklace and earrings. Obama has donned a dark suit with silverish tie.
CNN's pundit are having their say as the photogs leave and the candidate take their seats.
Posted by: Elliott | January 31, 2008 at 08:04 PM
That woman has the biggest nose I have ever seen. Okay, that's just mean. ooooh Obama held hillary's chair for her. And we have the LA Times and Politico asking questions. How democrat of them.
First an opening statement. Gee, the republicans didn't get that. I wonder why.
Posted by: Jane | January 31, 2008 at 08:06 PM
Obama held the chair out for Hillary. Bet the women in that audience hated that.
Posted by: Ann | January 31, 2008 at 08:06 PM
They both look at second graders at those desks.
Posted by: Jane | January 31, 2008 at 08:07 PM
Setting the scene for the debate:
Serenity LATER!
Now it is time for the airing of grievances. I gotta lotta of problems with you people!
Posted by: hit and run | January 31, 2008 at 08:09 PM
Oooh Hillary sets the agenda. She is planning to lead that black man in her brown suit.
Posted by: Jane | January 31, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Wolf introduces the questioners from Politico and LA Times. You can still vote for questions at Politico.
There are no rules (Hillary cackles).
90 second statement.
Obama: I want to acknowledge Edwards. He did a great job. He'll be a voice for party and country for many years. Down to two candidates after 17 debates. Testimony to party to country that one of us will be next Pres. I'm friends with Hillary and always will be. We're competitive because we love this country. Nation at war, planet in peril. Health care costs, foreclosures. New direction. Solve problems, move beyond division. Not about black, white, etc. Past vs. future. Both Dems, we want change from Bush, but that change must be honest and push aside special interests.
Clinton: Jan. 20, 2009 inauguration. I hope you are looking at next Pres on this stage. Stack of problems when goes into office. War in Iraq. Economy that is only good for wealthy. Insufficient health care. Energy crisis, global warming. Problems known and unknown. President must be able to tackle problems, seize opportunities. 37 million below poverty line (Edwards tribute). Problem solver needed. Americans ready to know we can do anything.
Posted by: Elliott | January 31, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Unfortunately and tragically plotting against us? Ahhhh... poor widdle jihadis.
Posted by: Rick Ballard | January 31, 2008 at 08:14 PM
Those two and that huge yammering crowd are scary.
Elliott, I am so glad you joined us tonight.
Posted by: Ann | January 31, 2008 at 08:15 PM
Americans ready to know we can do anything.
And there's not a damn thing you poor sheeple can do to stop us!
Posted by: hit and run | January 31, 2008 at 08:16 PM
Oooooh healthcare is a "right". Show us where you found that in the constitution. I demand botox, and a face lift, and free sunglasses. I demand they stop aging.
Obama drinks like a girl. More subsidies, more regulation, less Iraq. Oh and he thinks carrots and sticks will change the terrorists.
Posted by: Jane | January 31, 2008 at 08:18 PM
LAT: Campaigning for over a year, different life experience. What's your biggest policy difference?
Clinton: Difference between us small compared to those between us and Repubs. I believe in universal healthcare. Moral responsibility and right. My plan is like Edwards. Moratorium on foreclosures, freeze interest rates for 5 years. Realistic and optimistic approach to foreign policy. There are real threats. Diplomatic changes, but shouldn't meet with the dictators Obama will meet with. Repubs equal more of the same. We're not, as you can see just by looking at us.
Obama: We do have differences. Health care plans 95% similar. We want people with preexisting coverage to be able to get coverage. Prevention important. I believe people don't have health care because they can't afford so I want to reduce costs. People will buy it. Clinton thinks people need to be forced to buy health insurance. Mandates require enforcement. That's wouldn't be helpful. Need to keep people in their homes. I have a 10 billion dollar fund. Interest rate freeze will lead to rise in mortgage interest rates. Could hurt the people we're trying to help. Mortgage mess Bush's fault. Lobbyists fought for predatory lenders. Need to cut down on influence of special interests. I passed ethics reforms. Opposed Iraq from the start. That shows my judgment. Need to use military power wisely. Diplomacy can keep us safe. I would meet with Iran because it will make them more likely to change their behavior.
Posted by: Elliott | January 31, 2008 at 08:18 PM
Moving to debate thread.
Posted by: Elliott | January 31, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Rick, have you noticed how Hillary is glaring at Obama while smiling? Is that a hex?
Posted by: Ann | January 31, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Hey Elliott, TM has a new thread.
Posted by: Jane | January 31, 2008 at 08:21 PM
"Oh and he thinks carrots and sticks will change the terrorists."
I dunno, Jane. I think poisoned carrots and Louisville Sluggers could be at least tried. Not against well armed jihadis, maybe...
Posted by: Rick Ballard | January 31, 2008 at 08:26 PM
"Is that a hex?"
I think the hex was cast last night. Do you notice that little hitch in his delivery? Hama is offstage with a hatpin and a BHO doll. I admire his composure and don't grudge him the little jumps.
Posted by: Rick Ballard | January 31, 2008 at 08:29 PM
I have some sympathy for Mr. Tapper.
Here again is the "smart" solution for Global Warming from Bill Clinton:
"The only way we can do this is if we get back in the world’s fight against global warming and prove it is good economics that we will create more jobs to build a sustainable economy that saves the planet for our children and grandchildren."
What the hell is Clinton saying? Can someone parse this for me?
Posted by: mockmook | January 31, 2008 at 09:12 PM
The greenies would like to see lots of dead people. Bill is trying to triangulate that, but is going senile.
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