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She's in it to spin it
Hillary Clinton's goal is to come out of the primaries with a popular-vote lead over Barack Obama. Any questions?
By Walter Shapiro [2008-05-22]

  • Republican Orders: Elect Hillary

    Since February when McCain locked up the Republican nomination, orders to Republicans have gone out by radio and TV. The orders are simple: Vote for Hillary Rodham Clinton.

    Make the Democrats spend their money, their time, their best ideas on this endless nomination. Encourage Hillary with votes and she will SAY ANYTHING about Obama to get herself nominated.

    Keep the Democratic house divided. Place calls to local Democratic Committees asking that Hillary be treated with generosity and care.

    I clear calls for our local Democratic Committee and know this is true. The calls come from out of state and a word or two indicate to me that these folks are Republicans.

    Now that the Clintons are very rich, they are in a position to financially help other Democrats running for office. Just as Bill Clinton pardoned the escaped defendant, Marc Rich, for the money Rich gave him, so too the Clinton money and influence cast a long shadow over Democratic politics.

    -- Ron Smith
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    Friday, May 23, 2008 05:54 AM
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