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When you're leading the Democratic presidential race you might expect the other candidates to focus criticism your way. Yet the spin coming out of the Clinton campaign is that the men were ganging up on Hillary. Sorry, but when girls insist on playing hardball with the boys, they don't get to cry foul (or change the game to dodge ball).

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ZiegfeldGirl
Nov. 6, 2007, 10:48 a.m.
"Not that Hillary Clinton did any whining herself following Tuesday night's Democratic presidential debate in Philadelphia. She's too smart for that. But somehow the idea magically surfaced that the men were piling on.
The New York Times reported that Clinton's campaign officials tried to create sympathy for Hillary the same way they did when Republican Rick Lazio confronted her during their 2000 Senate race. A Clinton adviser told the Washington Post that, "Ultimately, it was six guys against her, and she came off as one strong woman." A headline on the Drudge Report said: "Scorn: As the Men Gang Up."
Piffle."
First she's the strong Amazonian woman who is JUST as tough as any man in the race...and then she's the poor little fragile female, ganged up on by the big mean boys, wah, wah, wah! Hillary is just not as slick as her hubby. The voters do not appreciate duality, just ask John Kerry.
Obama for the Democratic Nominee! No more Clintons!
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Bkumm
Nov. 6, 2007, 11:15 a.m.
If the girls want to play with the boys, then they should expect to get just as dirty.
You know, this is an interesting subject and an interesting topic in general. If a woman (girl) wants to compete with the men (boys) should that be allowed? If I wanted to play volleyball, but they didn't offer it for men, should I throw a conniption like some women have when they wanted to wrestle or play football?
I am a VERY strong supporter of women having exactly the same rights as men, but politics is the American bloodsport and if you can't stand the heat you need to stay out of the kitchen. So to speak.
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not2needy
Nov. 6, 2007, 11:35 a.m.
No special treatment based on sex!! That should be understood by all concerned.
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SonOfTheMask
Nov. 6, 2007, 12:10 p.m.
FTA: "and Tim Russert were also accused of joining the pile-on, especially Russert, who kept pounding Hillary for straight answers when she tended to "bridge" to other topics."
In fact, a senior Media Matters For America guy had an article suggesting that Russert should be tossed out as a presidential debate moderator...go figure.
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bugluver
Nov. 6, 2007, 12:15 p.m.
Clinton as Democratic nominee is the Republican's best chance for '08
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NelsonR
Nov. 6, 2007, 4:47 p.m.
All Americans should learn Spanish under Hillary, well if you realize she adores the new voters, legal or not.
She will stay in Iraq, she told you that. Now how is mainstream America going to vote for her when most are knowledgeable enough to know this war is totally and absolutely wrong.
It's all insane, how this women can play to other women to obtain an office she will administer like Bush. Another dynasty for America to love while staying ignorant. Both parties do suck, independent candidate, PLEASE. Haven't we had enough of current career politicians?
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NelsonR
Nov. 6, 2007, 7:50 p.m.
It's official when you read between the lines when Candy Crowley interviewed Hillary.
Hillary Clinton is for Amnesty for illegal immigrants.
Hillary Clinton supports Governor Spitzer in his drive to issue drivers licenses to illegals.
Hillary Clinton has already stated in earlier questioning that she will stay in Iraq when she "thinks" she, this divisive women, will be President.
Ron Paul for President.
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tanglang
Nov. 6, 2007, 8:36 p.m.
Hillary needs to man up?
No thanks, shes man enough already.
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white-pawn
Nov. 6, 2007, 8:46 p.m.
I don't think that they are attacking her because she is a woman. I think it's because she's the front-runner. They always attack the person in the lead, so this is nothing new.
Or it could be that Hillary, regardless of her gender, is dangerous. She has a myopic foreign policy and her version of health care is sure to please only insurance companies.
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abntv
Nov. 6, 2007, 8:57 p.m.
Only my opinion but..I dont think "they" are attacking "her"..I think they are asking tough questions and getting no answers..and when they press for a straight answer (just like you or I would like to here, no matter what side you are on) and get spin it is called attacking...like it has been stated before..if you cant take the heat get out of the kitchen
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jovial
Nov. 6, 2007, 10:42 p.m.
YOU GO GIRL!
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simonsez
Nov. 7, 2007, 10:29 a.m.
I remember Maggie Thatcher addressing Parliament ... she held her own and took no prisoners. She took on the big boys and won over and over. She didn't complain that they were picking on her.
Hillary is no Maggie!
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architekker
Nov. 7, 2007, 10:59 a.m.
Hillary is a transvette? No wonder she supports gay marriage.
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destineemccall
Feb. 15, 2008, 7:59 a.m.
In spite of the examples I listed above, to my knowledge, there is no law. http://mp3adrenaline.com/serial_/the_v/