Hillary Clinton joins 2008 race

Post by **spot** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:34 pm

This'll stir some comment, perhaps.Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton has taken the first step towards running for the US presidency in 2008. Sen Clinton, 59, wife of former president Bill, announced her move on her website, saying "I'm in to win". The former First Lady has set up a presidential exploratory committee, testing the waters for a full bid.

Her announcement comes days after African-American Democratic Senator Barack Obama said he had formed an exploratory committee.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6282389.stm

RhondaLu · Post by **RhondaLu** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:37 pm

spot;523548 wrote: This'll stir some comment, perhaps.Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton has taken the first step towards running for the US presidency in 2008. Sen Clinton, 59, wife of former president Bill, announced her move on her website, saying "I'm in to win". The former First Lady has set up a presidential exploratory committee, testing the waters for a full bid.

Her announcement comes days after African-American Democratic Senator Barack Obama said he had formed an exploratory committee.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6282389.stm

I think I could vote for a Clinton/Obama ticket.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:38 pm

That is no surprise. I still am not going to vote for her.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:38 pm

No suprise I fully expected her to run. Barack Obama will run also no suprise there either.

RhondaLu · Post by **RhondaLu** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:40 pm

CARLA;523552 wrote: No suprise I fully expected her to run. Barack Obama will run also no suprise there either.

Who would be your "Dream Team" Carla" (for the dem ticket)?

Post by **spot** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:46 pm

chonsigirl;523551 wrote: That is no surprise. I still am not going to vote for her.

I didn't expect it to be a surprise to anyone, just a topic of interest which might spawn some discussion here.

Has nobody thought of an Obama/Clinton ticket instead? That would have implications in its own right.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:46 pm

Hillary's alright, not the worst of em, but I still say vote for the Black Islamic guy, that would give everyone else in the world something to think about, vote against expectations, he can't be any worse than Bush, and it will get Big Brother off the headlines for 4 days, please help us! For Gawds sake!

Post by **spot** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:54 pm

Eventually people will get to grips with the fact that he's a "Black Christian guy" who never professed or adopted Islam in his life.

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:57 pm

spot;523560 wrote:

Has nobody thought of an Obama/Clinton ticket instead? That would have implications in its own right.

I think an Obama/Clinton ticket would be more successful than a Clinton/Obama one.

I do NOT care for Clinton -- either one of them, maybe all three.................

I am interested in learning more about Obama and I wish the Republicans had someone of interest ready to compete against whatever team the Dems come up with.

I believe this next Presidential election will be a very interesting one and our new President will must likely play a very pivotal role in our worldwide standing.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 2:07 pm

Yes, an Obama/Clinton ticket would be more interesting, but I do not think Hilary would go for it.

I wish Rice would run, she would get my vote.

RhondaLu · Post by **RhondaLu** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 2:07 pm

Galbally;523562 wrote: Hillary's alright, not the worst of em, but I still say vote for the Black Islamic guy, that would give everyone else in the world something to think about, vote against expectations, he can't be any worse than Bush, and it will get Big Brother off the headlines for 4 days, please help us! For Gawds sake!

I think he has better chance being a VP first, I think he could do it.......I also think Hillary could too..........nothing could be worse then this corporate stooge puppet that takes up space there now.

good topic Spot

Spot on!:wah:

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 2:13 pm

spot;523569 wrote: Eventually people will get to grips with the fact that he's a "Black Christian guy" who never professed or adopted Islam in his life.

If thats the case, he should pretend (in a non-religiously insulting way, erm somehow

), its a great angle, and everyone loves the underdog don't they? The tabloids would have a field day!

I am messing, so don't start crucifying me!

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 9:54 pm

I'd like to see a president of another ethnicity but I don't think this guy is the one. Haven't fully decided yet, it's way too soon for me. And as much as a woman president is long overdue and could benefit America, Hillary doesn't have the mettle or the necessary intelligence to pull it off, in my opinion. I won't for her just to get a woman in office. I cannot take her seriously.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 9:58 pm

Im good with this. I dont much care for her persona but I think she would make a strong leader. I have no doubt she could do the job. At any rate Im glad to see America finally coming out of the dark ages.

RhondaLu · Post by **RhondaLu** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:20 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomad

Im good with this. I dont much care for her persona but I think she would make a strong leader. I have no doubt she could do the job. At any rate Im glad to see America finally coming out of the dark ages.

Diuretic;524063 wrote: Hear, hear!