USS Redskins Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 This is pretty funny. The Clinton campaign told the people at the rally what to ask, supposedly at more than one rally. Hillary claims she didnt know anyting but she just "happened" to choose those people.... http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/13/student-given-question-for-clinton-i-just-want-honesty/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie4redskins Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Nothing will win the American public over more than trying to dupe them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulane Skins Fan Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Is this like the GOP response to the fake FEMA press conference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 She did this in Albany when she was running for Senate. Nothing new here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I thought this was common practice. Did Bush make people have to sign a loyalty oath to get into his 'Town Hall' talks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81artmonk Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Hillary is by her own estimation the worst candidate for president ever. Why? go and research her answers to tough questions asked her about her husband, white water and other things, and the response is always, she didn't know, she wasn't aware. She doesn't know anything and is never aware of anything, yet wants to run this country. don't you have to kinda keep on top of things in order to run this country?? He main problem is she doesn't like being asked tough questions. Look what happened at the last debate, and look what Bill did to chris mathews for asking about the papers during and after the debate?? Whenever someone asks them or her a tough question, they attack that person. Or they don't answer it, which happened in the last debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Judges Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Nothing will win the American public over more than trying to dupe them. case in point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Business as usual. You hawkeyes who spend your life looking for truth and honesty in our government will die very disappointed. But, in essence, this is one 'tactic' i don't have an issue with. There may be specific points that a candidate may want to address that may not come up in the Q&A. they're only going to get one chance in front of this audience to get these points across, so they have a plant to ask so the candidate can then espouse their views on it. I expect these plants should be quiet and give the real audience a chance to ask the question first, but if they don't, I don't see anything wrong with a nudge. I mean, as long as they aren't puffball "Senator, is it true your the greatest person ever?' type questions.. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enter Apotheosis Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Nothing will win the American public over more than trying to dupe them. I get the feeling that you're saying this with a good deal of sarcasm... but its pretty much true as-is. How many campaign promises do presidents normally keep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I thought this was common practice. Did Bush make people have to sign a loyalty oath to get into his 'Town Hall' talks?I believe that's correct. Most campaigners only field "approved" questions. Its so you don't end up with stuff like the "Don't taze me bro!" incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I had no problem with Bush doing this, therefor have no problem with Clinton doing it. For those of you who raised a fuss over Bush going to give Hillary the same treatment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Candidates and elected officials have gotten away with this plenty of times in the past, but this year is different. A huge part of the campaign this year is about the concern that we have been manipulated and lied to by the current Administration, and the media, and that everything is carefully scripted and spun. Hillary should know this, but she doesn't. She is going to get blasted for this, and rightfully so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Candidates and elected officials have gotten away with this plenty of times in the past, but this year is different. A huge part of the campaign this year is about the concern that we have been manipulated and lied to by the current Administration, and the media, and that everything is carefully scripted and spun.Hillary should know this, but she doesn't. She is going to get blasted for this, and rightfully so. Interesting point P. Who will blast her for it? The right will try, but it's getting close to cry wolf for them regarding Hillary. Taking the next step, do you think that a Clinton Administration WONT manipulate and lie to us, or wont have everything perfectly scrip[ted and planned? There are no statesmen anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Interesting point P. Who will blast her for it?The right will try, but it's getting close to cry wolf for them regarding Hillary. The Right will blast her, and it will resonate with those who are on the right. Consistency is not necessary when you are preaching to a receptive audience. Go to FreeRepublic and see what they are saying there. I also think that the non-Hillary moderates and leftists will jump on this to show that Hillary is either unelectable or is more of the same old nonsense. I don't know how much it will resonate with the voters in the long run, but in the short run it is going to be a big distraction. Taking the next step, do you think that a Clinton Administration WONT manipulate and lie to us, or wont have everything perfectly scrip[ted and planned? No, not at all. It would be business as usual, image is everything, spin spin spin. I like to think that a Clinton Administration would not blatantly lie quite as much as the current Administration has, but that is only because I think that the current Administration has set such a high standard that it would be impossible to reach it. Sort of the "Joe DiMaggio hitting streak" of lying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headexplode Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 don't you have to kinda keep on top of things in order to run this country?? No--The Liberal Gay Jewish Black Transgendered Feminist Environmental Agenda is taking care of everything just fine. Look--American Idol is on--look: Dr Phil is on and today's show just might change your life--look: NBC is going green (did you know that leaving your car running all day to keep it heated in the winter is NOT good for the environment? Learn this and more . . . ) Hillary Clinton unveils her new plan to come up with better euphemistic catchphrases than the Republicans--how that will effect the stock market and the kitten stuck in the tree in the local neighborhood and the paraplegic who learned how to fly--tonight at 11. Just sit back and let your TV do the thinking for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabee1973 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I thought this was common practice. Did Bush make people have to sign a loyalty oath to get into his 'Town Hall' talks? I never had to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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